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Drew @drewbertisms.bsky.social · Apr 9

My contribution to this year’s @marchcaprice.com event was Forze Dell’Oscurità from Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep except it’s orchestral metal?

Featuring @roninopf.bsky.social on lead violin 🎻!

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Drew @drewbertisms.bsky.social · 9d

Only because I’d use it to smash everyone stupid enough to get in my way. 😤

Drew @drewbertisms.bsky.social · 9d

It’s mail day @gamegrooves.com!

Today we’re shipping out @ropanuganti.com’s brand new The Ocean - a Wind Waker Prog Metal adventure. 🤘🔥

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Drew @drewbertisms.bsky.social · 9d

Oooh is this one from a previous year? I saw the one I grabbed in store and immediately was like 'I need this.' lmao.

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Drew @drewbertisms.bsky.social · 10d

So far I’m at 4/6 complete - with only 4 & 5 left to go, arguably the hardest as they’re practically the exact same track.

Leaning into the respective OST for each one to find ways to make em unique is the fun part, but it can be challenging!

Drew @drewbertisms.bsky.social · 10d

It’s not a secret I’ve been working on a Battle Network EP for a while, part of why I’m taking so long is trying to find ways to make the individual covers great; but also celebrate the series as a whole.

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Drew @drewbertisms.bsky.social · 10d

The hardest part about arranging 6 songs that are very similar, is taking the time to try and find ways to make each one sound like its own individual experience.

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Drew @drewbertisms.bsky.social · 10d

Hell yeah, looking forward to seeing you guys live!

Drew @drewbertisms.bsky.social · 11d

Hard to do with the kiddos tbh, not a terrible idea but also need a generator or something to keep camera powered cuz I am very not efficient. 🤣

Drew @drewbertisms.bsky.social · 11d

Thinking about shooting videos for covers again but it’s hard to motivate myself cuz 1) I’m lazy and 2) the views/exposure to effort ratio is low as fuck.

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Drew @drewbertisms.bsky.social · 11d

New addition to my desk today. 🍒🌸

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Drew @drewbertisms.bsky.social · 12d

Wifey and I put together a cover of Hoshi no Arika (The Whereabouts of Light) sponsored by Falcom & co. Arrangement, Mix & Mastered by yours truly, incl the opportunity to bust out my nylon for some lead work.

Full video on YouTube ⬇️

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Drew @drewbertisms.bsky.social · 12d

We are literally swimming in potential, left and right in this community.

And as someone who got to perform on that stage with an unproven act, I understand full well the risk involved in shying away from heavy hitters, fan faves, and choosing not to play safe.

We can be better.

Drew @drewbertisms.bsky.social · 12d

Making changes in policy on the fly like this just sort of sends the message that those in charge of these decisions simply don’t respect our intelligence as a community.

It’s a very slippery slope. It’s no secret that the music industry thrives on Nepotism, but we have the means to be different.

Drew @drewbertisms.bsky.social · 12d

I really enjoy & respect Bit Brigade as an act, I’ve shared the stage with them, chatted with the band members and had a great time. They do something really interesting and unique in our space.

But policy exists for a reason; and changing policy on a whim is not a good look for the crew.

Drew @drewbertisms.bsky.social · 12d

Full Video: youtu.be/5eoRlGtBE-4?...

Get Trails in the Sky: ishortn.ink/Lizz

The Whereabouts of Light // Hoshi no Arika // Trails in the Sky // ENGLISH Cover ft. @Lowlander_

YouTube video by Lizz Robinett

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Drew @drewbertisms.bsky.social · 26d

I don’t think anybody should be announcing DLC and planning on taking money for a product that hasn’t actually launched in its most basic form yet on a fundamental level.

I buy at least one of every game in a pokemon generation but this just screams to a level of corpo that they hadn’t hit yet.

Drew @drewbertisms.bsky.social · 26d

I mean, I think both suck personally. Season Pass based DLC is the standard but games also used to feel a lot fuller in general.

I would much rather spend more time waiting for a game to be more complete than get a portion of their idea upfront and have to pay for the rest later.

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Drew @drewbertisms.bsky.social · 27d

Not sure how long I’m restricted for, but whatever. If you need me you know where to find me, and if you don’t then you don’t need me. 🤙🏻

Drew @drewbertisms.bsky.social · 27d

Lmao some spineless cunt reported me on discord for chatting in a declared chat that’s inherently for mature discussion, locked behind age verification, without saying a word as part of the conversation.

I’m not a silent mfer, I will speak my mind, fuck your feelings.

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Drew @drewbertisms.bsky.social · Sep 6

Holy shit! Were you running on an empty stomach or something? Low blood sugar or something even temporarily could cause a small fainting episode that wouldn’t typically happen.

Glad you’re OK though, nasty bruise but at least you look metal af? 🤘🏻

Drew @drewbertisms.bsky.social · Sep 5

No doubt, if I was touring and playing live regularly locally I’d definitely be using it a lot more for sure.

Have you seen that one band that does their rehearsals all in IEMs? 🤣

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GameGrooves @gamegrooves.com · Sep 5

It's #BandcampFriday again, and we've got lots of albums for you to choose from on the GameGrooves #Bandcamp page: gamegrooves.bandcamp.com

Check out the replies for a list by genre.

#vgm #gamemusic #videogames #gaming

Collage of some of the most recent GameGrooves releases to promote Bandcamp Friday

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Drew @drewbertisms.bsky.social · Sep 5

Fuck yeah dude, mine is used in practice and reamping only tbh as I’m not a touring guy and if playing live I would always opt for the Helix cuz smaller footprint.

I got my 5150 earlier this year as a bucket list goal cuz I’d always wanted one.

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Ro Panuganti @ The Ocean Album 🌊 @ropanuganti.com · Sep 5

Happy #BandcampFriday and NEW ALBUM DAY!
⛵THE OCEAN - A Progressive Metal album based on Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

🔊AVAILABLE DIGITAL + CD AT:
ropanuganti.bandcamp.com/album/the-oc...

Streaming on all platforms to follow...

Released with @gamegrooves.com Alliance!
🎨 @leoval.bsky.social

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