To state the obvious, video game music (VGM) combines two of my favourite things – video games, and music. In the interests of perhaps starting a regular feature in which I’ll present a certain piece of vgm that I like, here’s the first (or maybe the last if I’m too lazy to continue, which is frankly a very real possibility). This is “Kinetic Harvest”, the first track on the soundtrack album to a Breakout-esque indie game called Shatter. Which I don’t own.
I first heard the soundtrack through a gaming cast on Justin.tv (now Twitch.tv), namely, the ever-entertaining MANvsGAME. Then I found the first track on Youtube, listened to it over 9000 times in a very short space of time, and subsequently impulse-bought it on an indie music website for a measly $3 (£1.87 at the time in my humble home currency). With 14 awesome tracks, it was a total bargain. It’s a non-stop piece of ear-pleasing brilliance, reminiscent of electronica greats like Daft Punk and Justice. Inspired by retro 8-bit soundtracks of old, Module – the magician behind this work of art – has infused thumping basslines, electrifying guitar riffs and some seriously stirring hooks to create an insane, immersive and unforgettable soundtrack album.
You can buy it here at the low, low price of (minimum) $2.99 (£1.91, €2.29, 93.69 rubles, 25,086 Br).
And I wholeheartedly encourage you to do so.
Tell ‘em Cpl. Hicks sent you.
They’ll know.
