Pegboard Nerds’ personal Alexander Odden is branching out to develop “FRIENDCHIPS,” a ardour mission on the intersection of music and retro gaming.
“‘FRIENDCHIPS’ is a longtime passion project of mine that I’d very much love to share with the world,” Odden tells EDM.com. “In many ways, it is interconnected with everything I’ve done in music and graphics these past 30 years—my whole career.”
“FRIENDCHIPS” is a fictional pixel artwork recreation soundtracked by an eponymous chiptune idea album. The mission options 12 songs and breakneck lower scenes, bounce ranges, boss fights and extra.
“Each track from the beginning to the end helps tell the story of you—the player—working your way through the game,” reads Odden’s Kickstarter marketing campaign.
Backers of the marketing campaign also can obtain numerous rewards, relying on which tier they assist. These embody a pixel artwork poster, customized die-lower stickers that includes the Pegboard Nerds graphics and an unique, restricted version pixel artwork guide.
Check out a preview of “Chipslinger,” one of many tracks from the album, under.
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Pegboard Nerds’ sound is closely impressed by the gaming world, particularly the Commodore 64. Classic music on this console serves because the spine of the Nerds’ branding and sound, a definite mix of gritty basses and PWM leads.
Thanks to Odden and his Pegboard Nerds bandmate, Michael Parsbarg, the overwhelming majority of the duo’s releases have featured their distinctive pixel artwork aesthetic. Odden has drawn a lot of the artwork himself.
In addition to the FRIENDCHIPS album, H0ffman and cTrix have agreed to provide remixes for a number of of the tracks if the mission receives sufficient funding.
“I’ve secured amazing stretch goals featuring H0ffman and cTrix, two amazing musicians who have graciously chosen to support ‘FRIENDCHIPS’ by providing remixes in their own, distinctive style—should this campaign be successful,” Odden added. “I really hope so, as I believe all artists should be paid for their work.”
You can again Odden’s marketing campaign and study extra concerning the mission right here.
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