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friendly reminder: i'm still alive

This month I turn my attention to the Metroid franchise. I know very little concerning its musical achievements outside of their inclusion in the Smash Bros series, and have only really taken note of the iconic fanfare and the "Brinstar" remix from Melee. Interestingly, both seem to find their origin in the original 1986 release, albeit in more simplified form. Compositions are neither as simple nor as atmospheric as I anticipated, considering the time and the series' reputation (the soundtrack is very short, however). The composer, Hirokazu Tanaka, apparently sought a darker tone for the soundtrack; I personally don't feel it, but it may be a combination of hardware limitations and my perceptions thereof. There is a withholding of resolution in some melodies, which may be what was meant by "darker." Overall, I appreciate it as a product of its time, even if I'm less impressed by the presentation (granted, I'm rather spoiled by the quality of modern releases).

i have returned to find that i won my 50th day and have 900 faith