July is about to end, which means it’s time for our special episode of “On Stage Now”. It’s an episode where I step back after introducing a musician of covers or remixes of video game music and play their works for all to hear. This month, we’re featuring Smooth McGroove.
A virtuosic musician of acapella, Smooth McGroove (real name Max Gleason) has been performing covers and arrangements of video game music as a one-man band. He also records and produces his music and videos all by himself, showing how passionate he is about his work. If you get a chance to watch any of his videos, you may catch a glimpse of his feline buddy Charl.
Prepare to have your ears entertained by Smooth McGroove…
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Track Listing
“Zelda’s Lullaby Acapella” – [The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time] – composed by Koji Kondo
“Chrono Trigger – Corridors of Time (Zeal Theme) Acapella” – [Chrono Trigger] – composed by Yasunori Mitsuda
“Punch Out!! – Fight Theme Acapella” – [Punch Out!!] – composed by Yukio Kaneoka, Akito Nakatsuka, Kenji Yamamoto
“Super Mario World – Overworld Theme Acapella” – [Super Mario World] – composed by Koji Kondo
“Gwyn, Lord of Cinder Acapella” – [Dark Souls] – composed by Motoi Sakuraba
“UNDERTALE – Bonetrousle Acapella” – [Undertale] – composed by Toby Fox
“Sonic 2 – Metropolis Zone Acapella” – [Sonic 2] – composed by Masato Makamura
“Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow – Title Theme Acapella!” – [Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow] – composed by Junichi Mitsuda
“Super Mario Kart – Battle Mode Acapella” – [Super Mario Kart] – composed by Soyo Oka
“Chrono Trigger – Schala’s Theme Acapella” – [Chrono Trigger] – composed by Yasunori Mitsuda
“Pokemon Diamond/Pearl/Platinum – Lake Theme Acapella!” – [Pokemon Diamond/Pearl/Platinum] – composed by Junichi Mitsuda
“Super Mario World – Athletic Theme Acapella!” – [Super Mario World] – composed by Koji Kondo
Outro: “Flying Battery Zone Acapella” – [Sonic & Knuckles] – composed by Howard Drossin, Jun Senoue, Milpo, SEGA Sound Team; arranged by Smooth McGroove
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