Surfing on a Sine Wave

Uploaded by FearofDark on February 24th 2010, 11:05 AM

Surfing On A Sine Wave Finished: 23rd February 2010 By Fearofdark This is just me having a little bit of fun with music:D A combination of slap bass and chip (with some stringed things in the background). All samples are 8bit (excluding the finger clicks at the start). Samples ripped from various artists, who I also took inspiration from (Radix, K.Koch, Alexander Brandon, Aceman etc...) 21 chan .xm. made using Modplug Tracker CC Appreciated:) Enjoy! XM: modarchive.org/index.php?request=view_by_moduleid&query=169104

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  • Jakim : Well done, I appreciate.
    on August 24th 2010, 10:18 AM
  • Pikjira : Hi, I used this song in a game I made, and was wondering if I could go ahead and publish it. You'll be credited, of course, and I'll also post a link to your 8bc profile (unless there's somewhere else you'd like me to link). The game will be a downloadable .exe, and is titled "Racist Stapler Fish: Mollusk's Lament". So whaddaya say?
    on July 13th 2010, 08:53 PM
  • Derris-Kharlan : Oh yeah, you're a freak btw. I still love this.
    on June 13th 2010, 03:49 AM
  • rememberthe8bit : FLAWLESS VICTORY!
    on June 11th 2010, 09:34 AM
  • MysticHero : It's so softly and gentle!
    on May 24th 2010, 10:32 AM
  • Gnomebane : This is by far my most favorite song on this site!
    on April 28th 2010, 03:32 PM
  • Wafflehead : oh. my. god. wheres the "love" button? :)
    on April 21st 2010, 06:38 PM
  • Soiled Bargains : Instant classic! A XM with IT-like qualities that will punch you in the face! You won't want the bleeding to end!
    on April 17th 2010, 10:43 AM
  • ykmb : AWESOME
    on April 13th 2010, 09:54 AM
  • hovercastle : UPDATE: I have used this track in a video from my recent trip to Port Douglas in Queensland, Australia. Viewable on vimeo: vimeo.com/10644601
    on April 2nd 2010, 06:34 PM
  • qualo : woh. i thought i was going to be let down, the mixing and lead in the first quarter of the song were muddy and weak, but then the slap bass happened. and it turned into an amazing song
    on April 2nd 2010, 06:18 AM
  • hovercastle : Amazing. Tracks like these are what makes 8bc great!
    on April 2nd 2010, 06:03 AM
  • Blitz Lunar : whaoh! good lord am i glad i came to look at your songs. this is totally my bag. delicious harmonisations and rhythms and great attention to detail, lots of fun stuff happening. just what i love. chip fusion ftw!
    on April 2nd 2010, 02:39 AM
  • ashurei : Very airy, groovy melody. I'm diggin' it~
    on April 1st 2010, 09:34 PM
  • Dvoræk : Jazz Jackrabbit has taught you well.
    on March 25th 2010, 09:07 PM
  • AceMan : Awesome job man :) I really enjoy this one. Great melodies, transitions, this song is really something that people should learn from ;) Can you provide a .xm file? I'd love to look into thjis one :)
    on March 20th 2010, 10:36 AM
  • troniksound : ridiculously good !! i love it, thanks
    on March 19th 2010, 07:02 PM
  • Ghostofworr : This should be #1
    on March 16th 2010, 01:37 AM
  • FearofDark : Yeah, I was gonna say you could download it from modarchive. Thanks for commenting:D Good to know so many people are liking this song even after 3 weeks. I'm personally bored of this song now:P
    on March 14th 2010, 09:42 AM
  • ant1 : christopher_voss: modarchive.org/index.php?request=view_by_moduleid&query=169104
    on March 14th 2010, 09:31 AM
  • christopher_voss : It's nice to know that people still use trackers. I am not fond of modplug because I've gotten so used to impulse tracker over the years. I know that essentially they are one in the same, but even so... could you send me the .xm file to this? I'd would really like to look at the arrangement and everything. I have never seen someone use over 12 channels. 21 is pretty intense. My email is chvo84@gmail.com
    on March 14th 2010, 09:28 AM
  • atappa saints : i'm glad this has stayed up. :)
    on March 14th 2010, 09:19 AM
  • reetva : This is fucking awesome. No words except for the statement of a lack of words to describe this song can describe this song.
    on March 13th 2010, 06:03 PM
  • FearofDark : @PiXel Dreams: Thanks; the samples I used were from various other songs, and I made some of the lead sounds by combining some different waves, and no plugins. Everything else is pretty much mentioned in the song description. @qualia: Maybe I should actually go and check out some Polygon Window just to see what's what. Thanks for commenting anyway @8-Beat(603): Lol, yeah I does kinda sound like 8bit elevator music. Well...certainly the last part anyway. Thanks again everyone for all the comments:D
    on March 13th 2010, 01:15 PM
  • nailnine : A nice trip ;]
    on March 12th 2010, 12:43 AM
  • KID-SIZ3D CUTI3 : incredible
    on March 11th 2010, 11:23 AM
  • RoccoW : This gives me the feeling I'm playing Outrun, or some other tropical island racer. Amazing job! Liking it!
    on March 11th 2010, 01:42 AM
  • 75 : This would make an excellent sonic tune... this gives me ideas
    on March 10th 2010, 03:29 PM
  • 75 : This is an excellent song, good job!
    on March 10th 2010, 03:19 PM
  • xGx : This is sweet, reminds me of a few levels of streets of rage - dont know why as SoR was mostly techno haha. I love the slap bass in this.
    on March 10th 2010, 09:36 AM
  • Microbyte : Definitely going on my music for driving to playlist.
    on March 10th 2010, 02:39 AM
  • yourlocalloser : Aw dats funky! I like it.
    on March 9th 2010, 09:33 PM
  • TheoX : Listening to songs like this makes me want to compose longer tunes. I'm such an impatient person that when I start something I want to finish it right away... xD
    on March 9th 2010, 03:13 PM
  • TheoX : Wow F.o.D. !! This is extremely nice. It reminds me of some of the better songs in JSW, except longer and more thought-out. And that game had really good chiptunes. This and Influenza... geez, you are the funkmaster!
    on March 9th 2010, 03:12 PM
  • omnioptometrist : such a happy song. I want to stroll down the street with a joyous smirk on my face while listening to this song.
    on March 8th 2010, 03:14 PM
  • 57 : this truly doesn't feel like it was composed this century. that's a compliment
    on March 8th 2010, 02:59 PM
  • skellter : nice tune!!! really good bass. and that jazzy feeling is awesome!!!!
    on March 8th 2010, 11:54 AM
  • PiXel Dreams : I take my hat off to you good sir! this song is FUCKING AWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESOMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE. What do you use to sample? any specific program or plugin?
    on March 8th 2010, 10:53 AM
  • Play It Loud! : I was expecting polygon window, but this is even better ;)
    on March 7th 2010, 09:18 PM
  • qualia : haha I saw this and thought of Polygon Window as well. great stuff though, I'm glad because it caught my attention and now I'm enjoying the song. love the breakdown with the chords about 2/3 in, they are so great.
    on March 7th 2010, 07:04 PM
  • 8-Beat(603) : nice. kinda like 8bit elevator music. no defantely 8bit elevator music..just got the lead haha
    on March 7th 2010, 03:50 PM
  • FantomenK : Hey FearOfDark, you are very talented, this is really great, from drums to melody to feeling
    on March 7th 2010, 09:08 AM
  • LMPFAPO : Nice and groovy. I love that bass =]
    on March 7th 2010, 08:49 AM
  • Je mappelle : Never had time to comment this so i just liked it. Brilliant track mate, the ending was sweet too. :)
    on March 7th 2010, 04:20 AM
  • FearofDark : Thanks again everyone; 2 Weeks on the top likes is insane:D
    on March 7th 2010, 01:26 AM
  • TheIdiotBox : Honestly, I immediately started thinking about River City Ransom and Contact as soon as I started hearing this song. It's so funky, yet relaxing at the same time. Love it.
    on March 5th 2010, 05:05 PM
  • FearofDark : @µB: Never actually heard of Polygon Window, though I did google that in as soon as I read your comment, and discovered the album "Surfing On Sine Waves". It's just coincidence the two are similarly named (Damn:P) @Jredd and Tristendo: I'm not entirely sure what you mean about clashing frequencies, but nevertheless, thanks for your comment anyway:) @Everyone Else: Thanks for commenting:D
    on March 5th 2010, 09:57 AM
  • Bino : (>^_^)> ^(^_^)>
    on March 5th 2010, 07:49 AM
  • µB : Is the title a nod to Polygon Window aka Aphex? :)
    on March 5th 2010, 04:45 AM
  • Cartoon Bomb : I can't believe I missed this! It's so...damn smooth. Your stuff is definitely some of the best on this site man.
    on March 3rd 2010, 10:40 AM
  • Ultric : I'm not gonna lie, I was expecting a magic school bus cover.
    on March 3rd 2010, 07:18 AM
  • Jredd : Any extremely tiny CC I could possibly have, others have already mentioned. This song is all kinds of delicious. I love your style dude, I'd love to see this on the charts. Major respect for your mod plug skills. Keep it up!
    on March 2nd 2010, 10:21 PM
  • TristEndo : great, only concern is the arpeggios seem to clash frequencies at the beginning. other than that i really like your stuff man. stay moving :)
    on March 2nd 2010, 10:07 PM
  • StripeShirtLesbians : so cool
    on March 2nd 2010, 09:53 PM
  • kiddybit : aaaaaaaaaaaaaaw rrrrrrrawk! love you!
    on March 2nd 2010, 12:05 AM
  • his8 : the reason i did not comment earlier is because i am unable to think of a comment that would express how much love i have for this song
    on March 1st 2010, 01:39 PM
  • reaby : incredible song!
    on March 1st 2010, 01:14 PM
  • DjCUTMAN : I like this a lot.
    on March 1st 2010, 09:01 AM
  • R75700 : I second that. This should be number one. There is more than just imitation here.
    on February 28th 2010, 08:35 PM
  • atappa saints : i agree with reflexive.
    on February 28th 2010, 02:52 PM
  • reflexive : ok now, i love this. havent heard something this great in a long time. this should be number 1 for sure.
    on February 28th 2010, 10:56 AM
  • Je mappelle : Yeah! Ace track man!
    on February 28th 2010, 08:16 AM
  • Select : Amazing dancey tune, love it! Love that bass
    on February 28th 2010, 06:33 AM
  • Superheroboy! : waw great!!!
    on February 27th 2010, 08:22 PM
  • sylcmyk : Hallelujah
    on February 27th 2010, 12:32 PM
  • Disco Dumpster : I would kill for those bass samples D: Awesome tune!
    on February 26th 2010, 02:52 PM
  • FearofDark : Thanks again for the responses @NewHighScore!: Nope, I'm not canadian, I'm from England:D @Greenleo: Yeah, with luck, this'll actually make the charts. Still, even if it doesn't, I'm pleased with how many likes this has gotten
    on February 26th 2010, 08:26 AM
  • Greenleo : One like away from being on the charts.
    on February 26th 2010, 07:15 AM
  • Derris-Kharlan : You never fail to impress
    on February 25th 2010, 04:27 PM
  • NewHighScore! : Fear of Dark? Are you Canadian? Nice song btw.
    on February 25th 2010, 04:22 PM
  • G0DLIKE : Damn great !! :)))
    on February 25th 2010, 11:59 AM
  • MysticHero : at the beginning there are some monotonous arps, but then appears more interesting and thats good)you could try to add some noisy bassline in a few moments) very funky and delicious!!! I would like to know, how to make such funky sounding in mod tracker?could you live some notes at the tutorials chapter of the forum?)))thanks
    on February 25th 2010, 10:04 AM
  • FearofDark : Thanks for the comments and likes:D CC welcome btw, if anyone has any
    on February 25th 2010, 09:38 AM
  • Greenleo : Super rad. This reminds me of playing outrun in a noisy arcade in 1998.
    on February 25th 2010, 06:23 AM
  • Moncrey : Should be on Wave Racer DS
    on February 24th 2010, 11:40 PM
  • Downstate : porno bass !!!
    on February 24th 2010, 09:26 PM
  • BlakePalmer : This is a masterpiece. King of chip jazz, yes?
    on February 24th 2010, 06:41 PM
  • MrBlitz : This is great stuff!
    on February 24th 2010, 06:05 PM
  • robot city : ooooh
    on February 24th 2010, 03:30 PM
  • FearofDark : Cool, thanks for the feedback:) Glad people like this one
    on February 24th 2010, 02:12 PM
  • Montoya : I definitely feel like I just won something.
    on February 24th 2010, 01:36 PM
  • Tanooki : Jeez this is lovely! i love the downward sound that goes off before it kicks in at the start.
    on February 24th 2010, 01:20 PM
  • ~Super.Arctic.Molehill~ : ^_^ yeah yeah man this is groovy! Reminds me of the music you get when you finish a race on Mario Kart and watching the replay. Like it.
    on February 24th 2010, 12:48 PM
  • Nikidoesitright : nice grooves man (: really funky stuff going on here
    on February 24th 2010, 12:42 PM
  • Sphnx : This isn't half bad.
    on February 24th 2010, 12:09 PM
  • Megus : Just great!
    on February 24th 2010, 12:07 PM
  • C-jeff : FUCK! COOL! Keep on' rockin'!
    on February 24th 2010, 12:04 PM
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