Musique Pour La Danse is proud to present its first release in the field of video game OSTs, with the first-ever physical release of the much appreciated and globally followed Donkey Kong CountryOSTrestoration / recreation project led by Louisiana-based composer and producer Jammin Sam Miller.

As far as video game soundtracks go, theOSTfor 1994SNESgame Donkey Kong Country has always been a fan-favorite. Composed mostly by David Wise, with additional tracks by Eveline Fischer and Robin Beanland, it featured atmospheric music with melodic and percussive elements, spanning many genres and vibes with many brilliant musical moments in theOSTthat have not only left a mark on generations of gamers, but have also earned thisOSTrecognition far beyond the usual video gameOSTspheres.

Indeed, from 1940s swing, to atmospheric ambient matching the various landscapes encountered in the game, via danceable bangers and highly evocative library pieces, thisOSThas it all. However, hardware limitations at the time meant that the music on theSNEScartridge was highly compressed and difficult to enjoy without having a console handy.

Enter Jammin Sam Miller. Using hexSPCdata crudely converted toMIDI, the producer painstakingly recreated DKCs soundtrack note by note, by finding the original equipment used to create it. He then translated theMIDIinto a modern studio context, adding in keyboard samples, and re-mixing the sounds with added effect and mastering.

As a result, the covers he crafted can be considered faithful HD recreations of the originals. They are breathtakingly musical, elevating the originalOSTto new heights and further underlining how brilliant it always was, while also making the point that video game soundtracks should not be looked down upon, quite to the contrary.

Remastered for vinyl, officially licensed and presented in a limited edition banana yellow double LP.

Track List

1. Jammin’ Sam Miller Theme
2. Jammin’ Sam Miller Simian Segue
3. Jammin’ Sam Miller Jungle Groove
4. Jammin’ Sam Miller Bonus Room Blitz
5. Jammin’ Sam Miller Cranky’s Theme
6. Jammin’ Sam Miller Cave Dweller Concert
7. Jammin’ Sam Miller Aquatic Ambience
8. Jammin’ Sam Miller Funky’s Fugue
9. Jammin’ Sam Miller Candy’s Love Song
10. Jammin’ Sam Miller Bad Boss Boogie
11. Jammin’ Sam Miller Life In The Mines
12. Jammin’ Sam Miller Mine Cart Madness
13. Jammin’ Sam Miller Misty Menace
14. Jammin’ Sam Miller Voices of the Temple
15. Jammin’ Sam Miller Treetop Rock
16. Jammin’ Sam Miller Forest Frenzy
17. Jammin’ Sam Miller Northern Hempisheres
18. Jammin’ Sam Miller Ice Cave Chant
19. Jammin’ Sam Miller Fear Factory
20. Jammin’ Sam Miller Gangplank Galleon
21. Jammin’ Sam Miller Game Over
22. Jammin’ Sam Miller The Credits Concerto