'De-mixing' Sonic Generations 3DS' Big Arm to run on Sega Genesis

I was curious what it would sound like had it been created back in 1994 and used as the final boss theme, with the same restrictions on sound chip hardware. Unfortunately, no midi file existed so I had to create one from scratch. Thankfully, @deannkosi2079 had already transcribed the lead instrument on his channel, and I was able to enter the notes as the sheet music scrolled by. If not for that starting point, I can't say I would have made this - I am absolutely terrible at pitch detection and music transcription. Thankfully, there's tools these days for the pitch-inclined such as myself.

Then throw in a bunch of work and experimentation and this is the result! It's certainly not expected to 'replace' the 3DS version or anything, but it was a curiosity of mine.

[UntNaruto]

A very great demake of the 3DS's remake of this theme, but now all I can think of is... "If Jun can extend and expand a Classic Sonic song to a near 3 minute song before it loops, and it's for a Classic Sonic boss fight... what the hell happened with Superstars's boss themes???"

[zeroskilllucas]

The Sonic community needs more Genesis covers of modern Sonic Music

[FSAPOJake]

Changing the lead instruments for the second chorus actually makes sense, cause that's what happened in the Generations version. The first chorus was done by Jun Senoue on lead guitar, and the second one was Alex Makhlouf doing a keyboard solo.

Alex actually did the Generations version by himself originally, and you can hear his version in older demos of the 3DS version. Jun heard Alex's version and wanted to contribute to it, and the final version was what we got from that.

[Lan]

I'm happy that the YouTube algorithm showed me content from a quality content channel which deserves way more attention!

[thedoodguy]

listening to this and there was such a indescribable feeling I felt when i got to 1:40,
incredible

[SparkNitr]

Multiple people have done this but this sounds more authentic. Good on you.

[RoshiBro]

I love it, it sounds like it belongs there too. Love it ❤️

[Dairunt]

I like to think this was the original version that Senoue had in mind, but because of the limited resources of Sonic 3K, the original version was incomplete.

[rhapsody]

Honestly exactly how I imagined this song would run on a Genesis

[prositivowarehouse]

2:08 It's without a doubt my fave part of this remix.

[srber]

you made this _scarily_ accurate to the genesis, down to the channel limitations!

-Wished I knew how to transcribe now f-

[robertlupa]

Absolutely perfect. Sounds just like the real hardware.

[Shyguy]

I don't know why but this boss horrifies me. Imagine a massive robot trying to crush you alone in space

[KasugAxel]

sounds a bit more clean in this remix, well done!

[yourlocalbeingwithoutaface]

This sounds like the actual Genesis version wtf

It's like An alternate version of this song where it's more epic

[Adam_U]

Super good job and interesting explanations. And it's nice that the footage from S+K's final boss is long enough to be able to hear more than just like 10 seconds of it lol.

[mork]

love that grungy bass throughout this track!

[TaxiBot]

Sonic Generations 3DS "Big Arm" demix?

More Like Sonic 3&K - Final Boss Extended Mix!

[UltraODamon]

Imagine if they had composed THIS back in 1994 for the official game release lmao. Excellent job!

[TheInfiniteLegend]

Jesus christ this was a good track to listen to to start the year in its Genesis glory
Thanks bro, happy new year!