Zweihänder

Discography of Zweihänder

Discography

Ranger of the Old Woods

This collection of songs is really more like two albums in one:

The first six songs are a concept piece about a ranger finding a secret area in the ancient woods where she's been a ward for years. The story is told in the lyrics. These songs start with DOS ADLIB & OPL2 sounds, progress to Roland Sound Canvas (fancy midi), and end with two SNES-inspired tracks.

The following few songs are an homage to the old sci-fi, cyberpunk, and noir games we grew up playing.

Finally we have a fun track in both the NES and DOS styles... Lastly, I included two fully symphonic tunes.

There are two tracks that feature alternate versions. I have been thinking a lot about how older soundtracks used to sound different based upon the platform or even the sound hardware used. So, I explored that a little.

I tried to limit myself to different systems or styles more so than on previous albums. The results are a bit more "purist" than usual. I cheated a couple of times with a light touch of reverb, but most of the tracks are very similar to what you would hear on the original hardware.

Here's a track list with the style/system in parenthesis.

1. Bobbit's Journey (DOS | OPL2/Adlib)
2. Rainspell (DOS | Roland Sound Canvas)
3. Secrets of the Forest Ruins (DOS | Roland Sound Canvas)
4. City Beneath the Mountain (DOS | Roland Sound Canvas)
5. Journey Through the Enchanted Chasm (SNES)
6. Even Sexy Vampires Must Die (SNES
7. My Vision is Augmented (FM Synth)
8. Private Eyes (DOS | Adlib)
9. Apparition Apprehension Agency (DOS | OPL2)
10. Autumn Snow (DOS | OPL2)
11. Dance the Light Away (NES)
12. Dance the Light Away (DOS | OPL)
13. Allure of the Dark Castle (Symphonic)
14. Even Sexy Vampires Must Die (Symphonic)

Enjoy and please leave me a review so I know which songs you enjoyed the most. 
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pixel art by mr_pistooki
"Even Sexy Vampires Must Die" composed for the Doom WAD: Abysm. Info here: ko-fi.com/jazzmaster 

This collection of songs is really more like two albums in one:
The first six songs are a concept piece about a ranger finding a secret area in the ancient woods where she's been a ward for years. The story is told in the lyrics. These songs start with DOS ADLIB &amp; OPL2 sounds, progress to Roland Sound Canvas (fancy midi), and end with two SNES-inspired tracks.
The following few songs are an homage to the old sci-fi, cyberpunk, and noir games we grew up playing.
Finally we have a fun track in both the NES and DOS styles... Lastly, I included two fully symphonic tunes.
There are two tracks that feature alternate versions. I have been thinking a lot about how older soundtracks used to sound different based upon the platform or even the sound hardware used. So, I explored that a little.
I tried to limit myself to different systems or styles more so than on previous albums. The results are a bit more "purist" than usual. I cheated a couple of times with a light touch of reverb, but most of the tracks are very similar to what you would hear on the original hardware.
Here's a track list with the style/system in parenthesis.
<ol>
<li>Bobbit's Journey (DOS | OPL2/Adlib)</li>
<li>Rainspell (DOS | Roland Sound Canvas)</li>
<li>Secrets of the Forest Ruins (DOS | Roland Sound Canvas)</li>
<li>City Beneath the Mountain (DOS | Roland Sound Canvas)</li>
<li>Journey Through the Enchanted Chasm (SNES)</li>
<li>Even Sexy Vampires Must Die (SNES</li>
<li>My Vision is Augmented (FM Synth)</li>
<li>Private Eyes (DOS | Adlib)</li>
<li>Apparition Apprehension Agency (DOS | OPL2)</li>
<li>Autumn Snow (DOS | OPL2)</li>
<li>Dance the Light Away (NES)</li>
<li>Dance the Light Away (DOS | OPL)</li>
<li>Allure of the Dark Castle (Symphonic)</li>
<li>Even Sexy Vampires Must Die (Symphonic)</li>
</ol>
Enjoy and please leave me a review so I know which songs you enjoyed the most. 
credits
pixel art by mr_pistooki
"Even Sexy Vampires Must Die" composed for the Doom WAD: Abysm. Info here: ko-fi.com/jazzmaster

Bobbit's Journey (Original Mix)

Bobbit's Journey

Rainspell (Original Mix)

Rainspell

Secrets of the Forest Ruins (Original Mix)

Secrets of the Forest Ruins by Zweihänder

Secrets of the Forest Ruins

City Beneath the Mountain (Original Mix)

City Beneath the Mountain

Journey Through the Enchanted Chasm (Original Mix)

Journey Through the Enchanted Chasm by Zweihänder

Journey Through the Enchanted Chasm

Even Sexy Vampires Must Die (Original Mix)

Even Sexy Vampires Must Die by Zweihänder

Even Sexy Vampires Must Die

My Vision is Augmented (Original Mix)

My Vision is Augmented

Private Eyes (Original Mix)

Private Eyes

Apparition Apprehension Agency (Original Mix)

Apparition Apprehension Agency by Zweihänder

Apparition Apprehension Agency

Autumn Snow (Original Mix)

Autumn Snow

Dance the Light Away (NES Version)

Dance the Light Away(NES Version) by Zweihänder

Dance the Light Away

Ranger of the Old Woods - 12 Dance the Light Away (DOS Version)

Ranger of the Old Woods - 12 Dance the Light Away(DOS Version) by Zweihänder

Ranger of the Old Woods - 12 Dance the Light Away

Allure of the Dark Castle (Original Mix)

Allure of the Dark Castle

Even Sexy Vampires Must Die (Symphonic)

Even Sexy Vampires Must Die(Symphonic) by Zweihänder

Primeval

DOS, NES, and SNES melodies were constantly running through my 12-year-old brain. Now that I'm older I've been able to go back and fill in the gaps. Recently I've been exploring the soundtracks from games and systems I never owned (especially the Sharp X68000 and the NEC PC-98). I've also been listening to a bit of dungeon synth... so you may hear a bit of everything in this album. It isn't designed to be any one thing, it's just the music I like to make. It's a tribute to those who crafted the soundtracks of our childhoods.

Let's take a journey. The album begins with a couple songs dedicated to the early days of DOS gaming. This may sound similar to the NES, but the typical Yamaha sound chips found in PC sound cards could be used in a greater variety of ways.

Then, in the 90's, midi became a thing and PC gaming music was drastically changed. You didn't have to rely on PSG/PCM anymore; you could use emulated instruments... many of these "instruments" had that distinct cheesy midi sound, but you could use them in interesting ways. The hardware had to support this, so you'd have your standard sound card plus midi. This is why you had to select separate sound devices for music and sound effects. The OPL sound chips could work to emulate these instruments using wav and FM synthesis... This had a really interesting, slightly buzzier sound, but it worked well.

So, in this album, I'm using a variety of styles including PSG, FM-Synth, SNES-style sound fonts, and midi... including the fancy midi sounds of the Roland Sound Canvas. 

Enjoy!

Pixel art by mr_pistooki

DOS, NES, and SNES melodies were constantly running through my 12-year-old brain. Now that I'm older I've been able to go back and fill in the gaps. Recently I've been exploring the soundtracks from games and systems I never owned (especially the Sharp X68000 and the NEC PC-98). I've also been listening to a bit of dungeon synth... so you may hear a bit of everything in this album. It isn't designed to be any one thing, it's just the music I like to make. It's a tribute to those who crafted the soundtracks of our childhoods.
Let's take a journey. The album begins with a couple songs dedicated to the early days of DOS gaming. This may sound similar to the NES, but the typical Yamaha sound chips found in PC sound cards could be used in a greater variety of ways.
Then, in the 90's, midi became a thing and PC gaming music was drastically changed. You didn't have to rely on PSG/PCM anymore; you could use emulated instruments... many of these "instruments" had that distinct cheesy midi sound, but you could use them in interesting ways. The hardware had to support this, so you'd have your standard sound card plus midi. This is why you had to select separate sound devices for music and sound effects. The OPL sound chips could work to emulate these instruments using wav and FM synthesis... This had a really interesting, slightly buzzier sound, but it worked well.
So, in this album, I'm using a variety of styles including PSG, FM-Synth, SNES-style sound fonts, and midi... including the fancy midi sounds of the Roland Sound Canvas. 
Enjoy!
Pixel art by mr_pistooki

Ultimatum (Original Mix)

Ultimatum

Tales Told Around the Fire (Original Mix)

Tales Told Around the Fire by Zweihänder

Tales Told Around the Fire

A Job for a Sea Artist (Original Mix)

A Job for a Sea Artist

The Leshen's Grove (Original Mix)

The Leshen's Grove

The Dragon Wakes (Original Mix)

The Dragon Wakes

Primeval - 06 Beneath the Ancient Oak (Original Mix)

Primeval - 06 Beneath the Ancient Oak by Zweihänder

Primeval - 06 Beneath the Ancient Oak

Primeval - 07 Avenfol Dungeons (Original Mix)

Primeval - 07 Avenfol Dungeons by Zweihänder

Primeval - 07 Avenfol Dungeons

Primeval - 08 The Bizarre Bazaar (Original Mix)

Primeval - 08 The Bizarre Bazaar by Zweihänder

Primeval - 08 The Bizarre Bazaar

Primeval - 09 Equinox Caverns (Original Mix)

Primeval - 09 Equinox Caverns by Zweihänder

Primeval - 09 Equinox Caverns

Primeval - 10 Harpsichord Jam (Original Mix)

Primeval - 10 Harpsichord Jam by Zweihänder

Primeval - 10 Harpsichord Jam

Forbidden Magic

Enjoy.

Art by https://cayennepeppercoffee.newgrounds.com/

Enjoy.
Art by <a href="https://cayennepeppercoffee.newgrounds.com/">https://cayennepeppercoffee.newgrounds.com/</a>

Alien Vampires From Outer Space (Original Mix)

Alien Vampires From Outer Space by Zweihänder

Alien Vampires From Outer Space

Ghost House 5 (Original Mix)

Ghost House 5

The Lament of Agustus Charlemagne Halifax III (Original Mix)

The Lament of Agustus Charlemagne Halifax III by Zweihänder

The Lament of Agustus Charlemagne Halifax III

Witches in the Woods (Original Mix)

Witches in the Woods

Lost in the Fog (Original Mix)

Lost in the Fog

Dead Channel (Original Mix)

Dead Channel

Zelda II Palace Theme - Cover (Original Mix)

Zelda II Palace Theme - Cover by Zweihänder

Zelda II Palace Theme - Cover

Deamon Slayer

It's time for a metal album. All songs created in October 2017.

With Daemon Slayer, I really wanted to add some metal teeth to many of the nostalgic memories we all have. Blackthorne, Actraiser, Doom, Quake, Descent, Heritic, Fallout 1 & 2, etc. were all influences as far as the heavy sound goes.  The overall mood came while conjuring up visions influenced by old RPGs like Ultima Underworld, Daggerfall, Drakkhen, Vampire Bloodlines, among hundreds of others.

After purchasing, be sure to add your comment or recommendation. Where did this music take you? What old games did you imagine?
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released October 31, 2017

Our Castles and Crusades (like D&D) adventures influenced many of the themes.
The Zweihänder game dev team was an inspiratio

It's time for a metal album. All songs created in October 2017.
With Daemon Slayer, I really wanted to add some metal teeth to many of the nostalgic memories we all have. Blackthorne, Actraiser, Doom, Quake, Descent, Heritic, Fallout 1 &amp; 2, etc. were all influences as far as the heavy sound goes. The overall mood came while conjuring up visions influenced by old RPGs like Ultima Underworld, Daggerfall, Drakkhen, Vampire Bloodlines, among hundreds of others.
After purchasing, be sure to add your comment or recommendation. Where did this music take you? What old games did you imagine?
credits
released October 31, 2017
Our Castles and Crusades (like D&amp;D) adventures influenced many of the themes.
The Zweihänder game dev team was an inspiratio

Lurker of the Blue Forest (Original Mix)

Lurker of the Blue Forest

Drowning the Dreadnought (Original Mix)

Drowning the Dreadnought

Pirates of Stargazer Island (Original Mix)

Pirates of Stargazer Island by Zweihänder

Pirates of Stargazer Island

Ghosts Beneath the Mountain (Original Mix)

Ghosts Beneath the Mountain by Zweihänder

Ghosts Beneath the Mountain

Eye of the Hylageamon (Original Mix)

Eye of the Hylageamon

Daemon Construct (Original Mix)

Daemon Construct

Höllental

Welcome to Hell's Valley.

I had a lot of fun making this album. It is a bit weirder and more progressive than the last. I uploaded everything as a FLAC file, so the quality should be good regardless of the format you download.

Several of the songs were lost when an external drive died. We saved what we could, but ultimately had to leave a few songs off or give them awkward endings. I decided to devote time to the newer songs since they were better, in my opinion.

Work has been split between this album and a darkwave/80's-styled album. Several songs for the next album are finished as well. So, that one should not take as long to complete.

Please let me know what you think. You, the community, are awesome. Thanks for everything. Enjoy the music.
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released October 31, 2015

Chris Bonnell - Album Art ctbonnell.com 

Welcome to Hell's Valley.
I had a lot of fun making this album. It is a bit weirder and more progressive than the last. I uploaded everything as a FLAC file, so the quality should be good regardless of the format you download.
Several of the songs were lost when an external drive died. We saved what we could, but ultimately had to leave a few songs off or give them awkward endings. I decided to devote time to the newer songs since they were better, in my opinion.
Work has been split between this album and a darkwave/80's-styled album. Several songs for the next album are finished as well. So, that one should not take as long to complete.
Please let me know what you think. You, the community, are awesome. Thanks for everything. Enjoy the music.
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released October 31, 2015
Chris Bonnell - Album Art ctbonnell.com

Slay The Chopper (Original Mix)

Slay The Chopper

Bite (Original Mix)

Bite

Dragons Must Be Lonely (Original Mix)

Dragons Must Be Lonely

You Missed Your Train (Original Mix)

You Missed Your Train

Road to Nowhere (Original Mix)

Road to Nowhere

Somewhen Else (Original Mix)

Somewhen Else

Sorry, You're Out of Time (Original Mix)

Sorry, You're Out of Time

Höllental - 08 It Came From The Mountains (Original Mix)

Höllental - 08 It Came From The Mountains by Zweihänder

Höllental - 08 It Came From The Mountains

Forest Maze (Original Mix)

Forest Maze

Forest Escape (Original Mix)

Forest Escape

Baphomet on the Keys (Original Mix)

Baphomet on the Keys

They Could Be Anywhere (Original Mix)

They Could Be Anywhere

Kobolds Everywhere (Original Mix)

Kobolds Everywhere

Inaction (Original Mix)

Inaction

Hell's Valley (Original Mix)

Hell's Valley

Nitheren

The second album is here. This album doesn't really have any rules. I abandoned the notion that all the music must be 8 bit. Instead I simply hope this stirs some nostalgic. Chiptunes, fakebit, whatever. enjoy.

Chris Bonnell (http://www.ctbonnell.com/) is responsible for the artwork. He also helped with the story. 

The second album is here. This album doesn't really have any rules. I abandoned the notion that all the music must be 8 bit. Instead I simply hope this stirs some nostalgic. Chiptunes, fakebit, whatever. enjoy.
Chris Bonnell (<a href="http://www.ctbonnell.com/">http://www.ctbonnell.com/</a>) is responsible for the artwork. He also helped with the story.

Metasleuth (Original Mix)

Metasleuth

My Teeth (Original Mix)

My Teeth

Snakes Everywhere (Original Mix)

Snakes Everywhere

The Train (Original Mix)

The Train

Sneaky Bastard (Original Mix)

Sneaky Bastard

The Escape (Original Mix)

The Escape

The Gaze of Raccoons (Original Mix)

The Gaze of Raccoons

Interlude (Original Mix)

Interlude

Satan's Shiny Shoes (Original Mix)

Satan's Shiny Shoes

Togakure Ryu (Original Mix)

Togakure Ryu

Catacombs (Original Mix)

Catacombs

Entry to Höllental Depths (Original Mix)

Entry to Höllental Depths by Zweihänder

Entry to Höllental Depths

Ear Slayer

Enjoy the music. This is my first album, so I had no idea what I was doing... but it still was fun to make. It's mostly chiptunes, though some nerds will call this fakebit (and they wouldn't be wrong).

Composed by Ward "Logan" Hale
Final art by Chris Bonnell

Enjoy the music. This is my first album, so I had no idea what I was doing... but it still was fun to make. It's mostly chiptunes, though some nerds will call this fakebit (and they wouldn't be wrong).
Composed by Ward "Logan" Hale
Final art by Chris Bonnell

ZweihänderPortland, United States

Zweihänder
Portland, United States