GarethRDR Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 On 26/09/2023 at 18:09, Chindie said: David Wise on Donkey Kong Country for instance You can't post that without including this jem: Man Tasked With Making Score for a Monkey Riding a Swordfish Underwater Creates Transcendent Piece of Music COALVILLE, U.K. — Donkey Kong Country’s recent addition to the Nintendo Switch Online SNES collection has fans and audiophiles alike appreciating ‘Aquatic Ambience,’ the absolutely transcendent piece of music composer David Wise provided when asked to score a level where a monkey rides a swordfish around underwater. “They came to me about the idea of a level with Diddy riding Enguarde below the sea, not worrying about air or anything, just slaughtering fish and snatching ‘nanas,” said Wise reflecting on his iconic work 26 years ago. “I said to them, ‘I’m not going to score a monkey riding a swordfish, I’m going to score your goddamn heart and soul riding a swordfish!” Wise revealed that his process was more involved than most of his other work on video game soundtracks over the years. Inspired to create something special, he embarked to the Great Coral Reef in search of inspiration for the piece. “I ended up dropping about 8 tabs of acid the first day I was there,” he said. “I took off all of my clothes except for a red tie and went snorkeling. I found a swordfish and looked it dead in the eye. The swordfish then turned its back and signaled to me with its tail to hop on board. I rode that dude for 12 hours straight. When I came home, the song flowed out of me. At that moment, I was merely a seismograph, recording the vibrations of my experience.” By all accounts, the team working on Donkey Kong Country were very pleased with Wise’s contributions, particularly ‘Aquatic Ambience.’ “We cannot stress enough how little expectations we had for this level that was mostly meant to introduce Enguarde. We expected maybe a little silly saxophone riff or some xylophone,” said Tim Stamper, co-founder of Rare, his eyes welling with tears. “I’m sorry. Every time I think of that song I get worked up. It is the soundtrack to eternity, of all us creatures floating in an endless sea of time and space searching for our own meaning.” At time of reporting, Dave Wise is currently on an ayahuasca trip in the Amazon in preparation for an untitled project which he could only reveal, “involves a monkey in a ballcap shooting itself out of a barrel and into a tree to collect bananas.” 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Is this a thread for adults that wear replica football kits? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 1 hour ago, sheepyvillian said: Is this a thread for adults that wear replica football kits? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 (edited) I believe I've actually found a FKW loophole; I wear the correct colour shorts and socks to match whatever shirt I'm wearing for weekly kickabouts, but on closer inspection they are generic no-brand/club variant shorts and socks, thus allowing me to maintain sartorial and chromatic accuracy whilst negating the full effect of FKW-ness. Granted, the player names on the backs of the shirts still don't help. Edited September 29, 2023 by GarethRDR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 2 hours ago, sheepyvillian said: Is this a thread for adults that wear replica football kits? I thought it was thread for people that shun replica football kits and pay a mark-up of 1000% on jumpers because it has a little button on badge on the arm. Then they go round and act all hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 2 hours ago, Wainy316 said: I thought it was thread for people that shun replica football kits and pay a mark-up of 1000% on jumpers because it has a little button on badge on the arm. Then they go round and act all hard. I hope I haven't hit a nerve. Tbf, I've seen Newcastle fans in replica kits and they act really hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 17 hours ago, sheepyvillian said: I hope I haven't hit a nerve. Tbf, I've seen Newcastle fans in replica kits and they act really hard. Haha no not at all although I am partial to wearing a replica shirt (no shorts and socks). I just suddenly saw red about Stone Island culture for some reason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted October 16, 2023 Author Share Posted October 16, 2023 The stormtrooper armour in the OP sold for £530,728 X-Wing £2,500,000. Oof. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted October 17, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted October 17, 2023 Silly cartoon cat which is the worst character in one of the best games of all time leads to gaming streamer/YouTuber discovering a whole culture he didn't know existed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Enters thread Leaves thread. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 17 hours ago, Xann said: The stormtrooper armour in the OP sold for £530,728 X-Wing £2,500,000. Oof. I've got an X wing, without the battle scars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted December 9, 2023 Author Share Posted December 9, 2023 Lacie external drives took their design cue from the Spectrum Pursuit Vehicle. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted December 11, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted December 11, 2023 The ultimate classic F4 figure set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted December 19, 2023 Author Share Posted December 19, 2023 This one's a twofer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted December 19, 2023 Author Share Posted December 19, 2023 The og. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Xann Posted March 8 Author Share Posted March 8 You could imagine Daryl McCormack's mates getting some mileage out of this. "They needed a helmet and you were first name on the list" etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Designer1 Posted March 8 VT Supporter Share Posted March 8 3 minutes ago, Xann said: You could imagine Daryl McCormack's mates getting some mileage out of this. "They needed a helmet and you were first name on the list" etc. Really, really hope Bowie Jnr knocks this out the park - Probably my favourite 2000AD character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted March 8 Moderator Share Posted March 8 On 29/09/2023 at 12:49, GarethRDR said: I believe I've actually found a FKW loophole; I wear the correct colour shorts and socks to match whatever shirt I'm wearing for weekly kickabouts, but on closer inspection they are generic no-brand/club variant shorts and socks, thus allowing me to maintain sartorial and chromatic accuracy whilst negating the full effect of FKW-ness. Granted, the player names on the backs of the shirts still don't help. No that's just FKW Kenny from South Park stylee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted March 8 Author Share Posted March 8 2 hours ago, Designer1 said: Probably my favourite 2000AD character. 40 years ago Discovered Rebellion yesterday too. Could see a market for 2000AD merch, but who's buying 'Battle'? Also saw a new range of 'Labyrinth' toys in the (shit) 70s/80s figure style. I get why kids would like cool looking accurate figures and models from McFarlane, also why adults might like a 3A Desert Bramble or ABC Warrior. Are adults buying retro tat harking back to a time before they got mugged off and the future looked less bleak? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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