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Which game themes inspired M83's DSVII?
I've been listening to M83's Digital Shades Volume II (the album can be heard here on YouTube). I didn't think too much about it until I read that it was partially inspired by 80's video game sound tracks, according to Anthony Gonzalez.
I started wondering if I could identify the game that inspired the song. For example, the song A Bit of Sweetness seems to me like it borrows from Zelda's Fairy Theme. Particularly, the descending arpeggiation that can be heard in the background of the M83 track bears an uncanny resemblance to the Zelda theme.
Other tracks are harder to place, but if you are "game", take a listen and share the song you think was inspiration for one of the DSVII tracks.
Goodbye Captain Lee started out reminiscent of the intro story music to Blaster Master but overall reminded me of Ecco The Dolphin.
This is fun. I'll try to remember to listen to more tonight. Thanks! I haven't listened to M83 since Saturdays = Youth, and I was a huuuge fan of Before The Dawn Heals Us.