Recommendation of 8-bit: A collection of classic chiptune tracks
Have you heard of chiptune, a music genre with a rather cute-sounding name?
It’s a general term for music created using sound chips found in personal computers and home game consoles from the 1980s—like the Famicom (NES) and Game Boy—characterized by its bleepy, electronic tones.
That said, a wide range of music has emerged that employs chiptune techniques, making it a fascinating genre that defies easy categorization.
In this article, we’ll showcase classic tracks from representative chiptune artists from a variety of perspectives.
If you’ve only recently become interested in chiptune, be sure to check it out!
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Recommendation of 8-bit: A collection of classic chiptune tracks (21–30)
Story of the ConstellationsRushJet1
It’s a bittersweet tune that would likely be used in a melancholic event scene.
This composer’s tracks are fairly short and easy to listen to, and you can enjoy the skillful sound design reminiscent of FF-style tones from the Famicom era, as well as the expanded sound sources used in later-generation games.
Every piece is simple yet deeply evocative, bringing back memories of Famicom-era games, so this is my personal top recommendation.
Sitting DownPsilodump
The standout feature of this trance-style chiptune track is how the timbres are panned left and right.
Among many chiptunes where a nostalgic, mono sound feels natural and is appreciated, it’s rare to find a piece that makes you clearly aware of stereo.
It uses lots of loops and can seem monotonous at first, but the sounds gradually change and layer, and before I knew it, I was completely drawn in.
Recommendation of 8-Bit: A Collection of Chiptune Masterpieces (31–40)
Chip On Your Shoulder8 Bit Weapon
The track itself is good.
However, there’s one thing that bothers the author: despite calling themselves 8Bit Weapon, it’s not an 8-bit tune (lol).
There are a lot of layers, and the timbres feel closer to the Super Famicom or FM synthesis.
Rise of the Obsidian InterstellarRichard Vreeland
Here and there, non-chiptune-like sounds are mixed in as accents, and the way the style shifts around makes it an interesting track.
In the latter half, it leans more toward a 16-bit Super Famicom-style tune rather than an 8-bit one—but that’s part of its charm.
SyncDisasterpeace
The style is trance, but not the kind that builds up; it’s a calm track that feels like it could lull you to sleep with alpha waves.
It’s not overly long and stays firmly within the realm of chiptune—making it a relatively rare type for chiptune.
It’s a piece you might want to listen to before bed to gently guide your mind toward sleep.
AudiosurfRandom
It’s pure chiptune music.
I think the sound effects in the background might be 16-bit tunes—what do you think? The track on YouTube feels a bit different from the image I had, but the race game–style MV keeps it engaging even as you zone out and get absorbed, and I think it’s an interesting song.
mYMelodyStu
This track is irresistible for its chiptune-specific percussion noise.
The ending effect is also really nice, and many of the other tracks cleverly use sound effects, letting you enjoy chiptunes in a variety of styles.