I've created an account just to comment on this! The Robocop theme is a real work of art. I know some people don't think it sounds very 'Robocop' but I think it absolutely does. The mix of the mechanical and the melancholy seems to me a perfect fit. It somehow finds real emotion from quite primitive technology. It's worth remembering also that the 'High Scores' screen on the C64 version had names like 'Angst' and 'Despair'.
I think the Ariston ad is terrific too - the contrast of the laconic voice and the energetic visuals really works for me, and the choice of music is absolutely inspired.
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Re: Feature: How RoboCop's Epic Game Boy Theme Tune Lives On, 30 Years Later
I've created an account just to comment on this! The Robocop theme is a real work of art. I know some people don't think it sounds very 'Robocop' but I think it absolutely does. The mix of the mechanical and the melancholy seems to me a perfect fit. It somehow finds real emotion from quite primitive technology. It's worth remembering also that the 'High Scores' screen on the C64 version had names like 'Angst' and 'Despair'.
I think the Ariston ad is terrific too - the contrast of the laconic voice and the energetic visuals really works for me, and the choice of music is absolutely inspired.
Thanks so much for doing this piece!