Stratofortress - Stratovarius. 0CC-FamiTracker 8-bit cover (2A03 oscilloscope view).

22nd place out of 223 (Top 2A03-only cover).
(The intro image took me longer than the actual song!)

Originally composed by Timo Tolkki. Remixed by Titan of Plasma. Feel free to use this remix as long as you give proper credit.

Intro image designed by Titan of Plasma (yes, it took me like 2.5x longer than the song itself) based on the Elements Pt. 1 album cover.

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And here you have, dear viewers, another one of the three entries for my first Famicompo; this time for the cover section. I'm gladly surprised about how all of them performed. I can't thank enough to all the people who voted, and of course you, the viewers, for your support.

This cover positioned itself on the 22nd place; however, I'm very satisfied of it being the best ranked 2A03-only cover (that means, no Famicom-exclusive expansions were used; you could actually play this on any NES).

Original description:

Is it possible to cover a power metal song using 2A03 only? And without DPCM samples?

...well, I thought the same thing. Until I tried Stratofortress by Stratovarius. Now you can enjoy some power metal on your NES. Pure Finnish goodness.

Original Song: Stratofortress
Artist: Stratovarius
Author: Timo Tolkki
Year: 2003

To be precise, the DPCM channel was used, but only for Zxx effects. You'll soon notice, like me, how that last letter of the alphabet became my best friend.

Enough said. Enjoy Stratofortress.

...that double bass drum, tho...