Tornado Defense (1st Battle) - Sega Genesis Remix

Here is another one of my favorites from Sonic Unleashed! This one was a bit special, as I tried going back to only using Sonic 3 drums, and not using a MIDI to help at all (I usually use MIDIs to help single out the harmonies or bass, because I have a hard time hearing them sometimes). I think it turned out sounding great with those limitations! My first remixes on my channel were done this way, and I wanted to go back to my roots in a sense. My next remix benefits from using custom drums, but I might revisit this limitation in the future. I tried using several Sky Chase instruments, as I felt they were fitting and that stage also features the Tornado.

Gameplay by me, I am used to the Nintendo way of controller face buttons so I play horribly here lol

This was done from scratch using VGM music maker, and VGM2TFI to get the instruments and drums from Sonic 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, and Sonic 3D Blast. I then modify said instruments to my needs. I used Corrscope for the oscilloscope view of the audio channels, and Aseprite for all of the sprite editing/spritework. If you guys have any suggestions for another song I should cover, comment down below!

This remix can be used anywhere except for reupload, as long as you give me credit. I hope you have a great day!

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I am in no way affiliated with Sega or their subsidiaries. Sonic the Hedgehog, the Sega Genesis/Megadrive, some of the sprites used, and the original music piece are all property of Sega.
Song: Tornado Defense (1st Battle)
Sonic Unleashed
Composer: Fumie Kumatami

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I don’t like these stages in the actual game because it’s basically just a glorified quick time event for 3 minutes. Really wish it played more like the SA1 Tornado segments
The song’s such a vibe though, this remix included. I love how you incorporated the Sonic 2 Sky Chase instruments in here (at least it sounds like them)