![]() You’ll find these orchestral hits used in many other songs in the game. The track feels like it belongs more in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time than Double Dragon, but it rocks enough to overlook that. With “Boss – Skullmageddon,” we’re treated to a fast-paced track that features a reference to the final boss music of the original Double Dragon combined with a huge flourish of over-the-top Konami-styled orchestral hits. With enough persuasion however, it came to be. In a chat with fans via Noise Channel on the day of Neon’s release, Kaufman revealed that the game’s director Sean Velasco was skeptical about having a vocal track play so soon before the first boss. “Neon Jungle” is sung by Jessie Seely, whose voice was also featured in the ending credits music in another WayForward game: BloodRayne Betrayal. The lyrics, penned by Kaufman, are full of metaphors which liken two lovers in a dance club to animals in a jungle.Ĭheesy? You bet, but the upbeat backing music complete with attractive female vocal work made me replay this level over and over just to hear it. That chorus still gives me chills. ![]() Once I moved onto the second stage, I was caught off-guard by a vocal track that feels like an 80s time warp. “City Streets 2 (Mango Tango – Neon Jungle)” The song benefits from the addition of an over-the-top keyboard solo and an outro that references the title screen music. The original melody is fully intact, but given a boost with a synth and guitar that harmonize exquisitely amidst fill-heavy drums. ![]() There’s really no other way to introduce the team of Billy and Jimmy Lee than with a rocking rendition of Double Dragon’s first level music. “City Streets 1 (Double Dragon 1 – Mission 1)” It’s a joy to hear this with updated instrumentation. “Mission Bumper” is a remix of the brief, albeit catchy track from the NES original that plays before the start of each level. It all begins with a remix of the classic Double Dragon title music, injected with distorted guitars, keys of the ‘cheese’ variety and orchestral hits. Kaufman’s appreciation for retro game music and 80s musical sensibilities made him and this beat-em-up a perfect fit.Īll of the game’s music features live guitar and bass recordings alongside sample libraries, virtual orchestras, and synthesizer plug-ins. Composer Vince DiCola (of Rocky IV fame) proved to be a large inspiration for Kaufman, and it readily shows with the heavy use of synthesized drums and keyboards. Upon first listen, the average listener could easily mistake some of these tracks for actual 80s power ballads. So don your power glove and get that pencil ready to rewind some audio cassettes: we’re about to relive the glowing ’80s.ĭouble Dragon Neon composer Jake “virt” Kaufman is no stranger to remixing and reviving classic game music, having contributed to Overclocked Remix and worked on the likes of Contra 4, Shantae: Risky’s Revenge, Mighty Switch Force! and Retro City Rampage. WayForward Technologies’ first foray into the Double Dragon universe brought with it a fantastic score that has easily become one of the best game soundtracks of the year. Enter Liner Notes: a Pixelitis feature in which our writers discuss their favorite videogame soundtracks.)Īfter celebrating the revival of Double Dragon two weeks ago with a look back at the fantastic soundtrack to Double Dragon II, my eyes, hands, and ears proceeded to be graced by the delight that is the recently-released XBLA/PSN title Double Dragon Neon and its stupendous music.īack-to-back Double Dragon Liner Notes? You better believe it. (Editor’s note: From Final Fight to Maximum Carnage, everyone’s got at least one videogame tune stuck in their heads. Originally published on on September 25, 2012.
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