Hubbard, Rob: C64 Greatest Sids: The Art Of Rob Hubbard - White (Vinyl LP)
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Rob Hubbard is widely regarded as one of the most influential composers of the Commodore 64 (C64) era. During the mid-to-late 1980s, he pushed the boundaries of the C64's SID (Sound Interface Device) chip, creating soundtracks that were far ahead of their time. His music blended catchy melodies with technical wizardry, making use of complex arpeggios, layered voices, and rhythmic effects that transformed the limited hardware into a powerful musical instrument. Hubbard composed iconic soundtracks for games such as Monty on the Run, Commando, Sanxion, International Karate, and Delta. His ability to create long-form, dynamic pieces-often inspired by contemporary progressive rock and synth music-set new standards for game audio. C64 The Greatest SIDs is a release that celebrates Rob Hubbard's most legendary works on the Commodore 64. It serves both as a tribute to the golden age of 8-bit gaming and as a showcase of Hubbard's talent for squeezing astonishing sounds out of the SID chip. The release is aimed at fans of retro computers, chip music enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the roots of video game soundtracks. C64 - Greatest Sids will be released on Black Vinyl, along with 15 other colors, which are limited to 100 copies - perfect for collectors. Life of a Policeman [From la Polizia Incrimina la Legge Assolve], Blue Boat [From the Big Game (La Machina Della Vilenza)], Reason of a Just War [From Roma Violenta], Tony's Magnum [From Una Magnum Special Per Tony Saitta (Blazing Magnum), Music Flute [From Il Condigliore], Consigliori [From Il Consigliori], Liberi Armati Pericolosi Seq. 4 [From Liberi Armati Pericolosi], Just a Bite [From Milano Rovente], Naples' Alley [From Napoli Violenta], Ballata Del Prefetto [From Il Prefetto Di Ferro], Repressione Di Stato [From Il Prefetto Di Ferro], Liberi Armati Pericolosi Seq. 6 [From Liberi Armati Pericolosi], Tutte Le Auto Della Polizia Seq. 18 [From a Tutte Le Auto Della Polizia, Italia: Ultimo Atto? Seq. 12 [From Italia: Ultimo Atto?], Sono Stato Un Agente C.I.A. Seq. 17 [From Sono Stato Un Agente C.I.A.], No-Peace Pursuit [From Italia a Mano Armata], Sono Stato Un Agente C.I.A. Seq. 11 [From Sono Stato Un Agente C.I.A.], Folk and Violence [From Napoli Violenta], Story of a Dream [The Big Game (La Macchina Della Vilenza)], Innocent End Title [From Napoli Spara!], Louise [From Una Magnum Special Per Tony Saitta (Blazing Magnum)], Man Before Your Time [From Napoli Violenta], [Bonus Material] [DVD]
Rob Hubbard is widely regarded as one of the most influential composers of the Commodore 64 (C64) era. During the mid-to-late 1980s, he pushed the boundaries of the C64's SID (Sound Interface Device) chip, creating soundtracks that were far ahead of their time. His music blended catchy melodies with technical wizardry, making use of complex arpeggios, layered voices, and rhythmic effects that transformed the limited hardware into a powerful musical instrument. Hubbard composed iconic soundtracks for games such as Monty on the Run, Commando, Sanxion, International Karate, and Delta. His ability to create long-form, dynamic pieces-often inspired by contemporary progressive rock and synth music-set new standards for game audio. C64 The Greatest SIDs is a release that celebrates Rob Hubbard's most legendary works on the Commodore 64. It serves both as a tribute to the golden age of 8-bit gaming and as a showcase of Hubbard's talent for squeezing astonishing sounds out of the SID chip. The release is aimed at fans of retro computers, chip music enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the roots of video game soundtracks. C64 - Greatest Sids will be released on Black Vinyl, along with 15 other colors, which are limited to 100 copies - perfect for collectors. Life of a Policeman [From la Polizia Incrimina la Legge Assolve], Blue Boat [From the Big Game (La Machina Della Vilenza)], Reason of a Just War [From Roma Violenta], Tony's Magnum [From Una Magnum Special Per Tony Saitta (Blazing Magnum), Music Flute [From Il Condigliore], Consigliori [From Il Consigliori], Liberi Armati Pericolosi Seq. 4 [From Liberi Armati Pericolosi], Just a Bite [From Milano Rovente], Naples' Alley [From Napoli Violenta], Ballata Del Prefetto [From Il Prefetto Di Ferro], Repressione Di Stato [From Il Prefetto Di Ferro], Liberi Armati Pericolosi Seq. 6 [From Liberi Armati Pericolosi], Tutte Le Auto Della Polizia Seq. 18 [From a Tutte Le Auto Della Polizia, Italia: Ultimo Atto? Seq. 12 [From Italia: Ultimo Atto?], Sono Stato Un Agente C.I.A. Seq. 17 [From Sono Stato Un Agente C.I.A.], No-Peace Pursuit [From Italia a Mano Armata], Sono Stato Un Agente C.I.A. Seq. 11 [From Sono Stato Un Agente C.I.A.], Folk and Violence [From Napoli Violenta], Story of a Dream [The Big Game (La Macchina Della Vilenza)], Innocent End Title [From Napoli Spara!], Louise [From Una Magnum Special Per Tony Saitta (Blazing Magnum)], Man Before Your Time [From Napoli Violenta], [Bonus Material] [DVD]