Class Apples (World's First All Apple II Album!)

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ChronoTango I bought 8 Bit Weapon’s entire discography some time ago based solely off a few albums. As I’m listening through their library, Class Apples proves to be a delightful album. While, of course, being reminiscent of old computer game soundtracks, I am reminded of Kraftwerk and the Portal soundtracks across the album. Not mind bending material, but Class Apples rejuvenates those overplayed classical songs we’ve known over the years and makes them enjoyable and recontextualizes the source material.

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1.	Bach - Sheep May Safely Graze 02:57	buy track
2.	Bach - Two Part Invention 01:04	buy track
3.	Bach - Prelude and Fugue 1 in C Major 01:29	buy track
4.	Beethoven - Für Elise (For Elise) 02:16	buy track
5.	Mozart - Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (A Little Night Music) 05:24	buy track
6.	Bach - Invention 8 00:53	buy track
7.	Bach - Prelude in C Minor 01:35	buy track
8.	Mozart - Rondo Alla Turca 02:06	buy track
9.	Bach - Invention 14 01:15	buy track
10.	Bach - Air Tromb 01:29	buy track
11.	Bach & Gounod - Ave Maria 02:52	buy track
12.	Beethoven - Moonlight Sonata 04:43	buy track

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Welcome dear friends to the world's first all Apple II music based album ever! This collection of timeless classics is not related to a game or as a demo shipped with software, that's another reason why this album unique. Yes, all sounds, even the drums are generated directly from motherboard of the Apple II personal computer!

Thanks to a breakthrough in Apple II audio technology from legendary coder Mr. Michael J Mahon we are able to push 8 bit instrument samples though the Apple II's 1 bit audio output! Another amazing technology boost was Charles Mangin's incredible midi hardware allowing us to control the Apple II like a midi module!

The Apple II was created in the late 1970's and popularized throughout the 1980's! Each track has been painstakingly multi-track recorded and mixed for your listening pleasure. Some eq, filtering, and other effects have been added to enhance your listening pleasure.

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released July 22, 2017

Songs written by Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart
Arrangement & Production by 8 Bit Weapon
(c) 2017

Special Thanks:
MJ Mahon for the DMS: Digital Music Synthesizer with Midi update for the Apple II.

Charles Mangin for the Apple II Midi box & DMS software compatibility.
Brendan Robert for Outlaw Editor Apple II graphics development software.

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8 Bit Weapon Los Angeles, California

Inspired by classic videogame soundtracks and electronic music from the 70s and 80s, 8 Bit Weapon delivers a sound that is as unique as it is original. Clever melodies, nostalgic atmosphere, and energetic beats create a decidedly modern sound while maintaining a fun, lo-tech aesthetic. ... more

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