8 Bit Weapon's Vaporware Soundtracks Review
Written by Michelle Forshner   
Monday, 31 July 2006 17:00

The 8-bit era has been revitalized with the clever and     unique musical stylings of Seth Sternberger's homage to the games and     culture of yesteryear. From the Commodore 64 to NES, these classics were     the tools with which to create music that not only evokes fond memories     in the minds of old-school gamers, but also opens new doors for those     born into the modern era of gaming.

     

 

                             
       

8 Bit Weapon's Vaporware Soundtracks Review

       

(Limited Edition)

      
   

 

   

by Michelle Forshner
    August, 2006

   

 

   

   

Inspiration

   

 

   

The 8-bit era has been revitalized with the clever and     unique musical stylings of Seth Sternberger's homage to the games and     culture of yesteryear. From the Commodore 64 to NES, these classics were     the tools with which to create music that not only evokes fond memories     in the minds of old-school gamers, but also opens new doors for those     born into the modern era of gaming.

   

 

   

   

The new breed voices approval

   

 

   

8 Bit Weapon exploded with their limited-edition 8-bit     style CD, complete with floppy sleeve. Only 500 of these puppies were     released, so you had better check EBay is you weren’t one of the     lucky few who scored such a prize.

   

 

   

   

8 Bit Weapon aka: Seth Sternberger brings the noise

   

 

   

Influenced by a mixture of classic games and trance-like     electronica, 8 Bit Weapon integrates the sometimes-flat feel of simple     yet catchy video game music with a new wave of emotion that only Sternberg     could create with such pizzazz and feeling. The music is nostalgic and     innovative, unite old and new into a new sound.

   

 

   

   

8 Bit and Shigeru Miyamoto!

   

 

   

The catchiest track is “Bit n Run”, reminiscent     of captivating battle scenes with taxing bosses and a wealth of other     challenges. “One Last Mission” was my personal favorite, bringing     back memories of high-speed space action and plots.

   

 

   

   

The equally inspired 8 Bit website at: 8bitweapon.com

   

 

   

The entire album can be played by selecting individual;     songs, or also works well as background music for driving or gaming. For     more information or to order a CD, visit the band’s website at http://www.8bitweapon.com.    

   


    Update – Limited Edition volume has sold out, but you can     still enjoy 8 Bit's stylings on the 2.0 CD!

   


    Vaporware Soundtracks 2.0 CD

   


    This newly remastered version of the acclaimed Vaporware Soundtracks is     now available! Featuring all of the hits you know and love like Game Boy     Rocker and One Last Mission!

   


    Available at:
    Ameoba Music
    6400 Sunset Blvd
    Los Angeles, CA 90028
    (323) 245-6400
   

   

 

   

8     Bit Weapon Website

   

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