8-bit Operators Special

Saturday Mayhem 26 6pm to 9pm
Hosted by Guy Montag

8 bit audio assailants using Nintendo to their Advantage! Arcade addicts reinvent 8 bit music as a viable & versatile subgenre. Gameboy, Atari 2600, Commodore 64, video game consoles, chipmusic samples & monophonic SID magic were all used to simulate & create diverse styles within this emerging & widely populated 8 Bit scene. Some dispense with the electronics using analong synths, guitars, & samples. Whatever the methodology, this 8 bit music spin is gaining popularity. Warp level waveforms & digital soundwaves showcasing original video game music, followed with engaging listens to the current surge of 8 bit revivalists and innovators? no cheat codes necessary!