Album lore

Year 5 collects an extensive archive of video game music reinterpretations by Qumu, issued on the artist’s own imprint in 2020. Across 23 tracks, the set mines a varied canon of electronic, chiptune, and jazz-inflected sources, spanning titles like Super Mario 3D World, Persona 5, and Chrono Trigger. Qumu’s approach leans into clean, polished production with layered synth textures and subtle rhythmic shifts, offering a distinctive take on familiar material without resorting to mere replication.Notable selections include “World Bowser” from Super Mario 3D World and “Mii Channel” from Nintendo’s Wii console, each demonstrating a deft balance of funk and electronic elements. The project’s breadth encompasses the playful bounce of Sonic’s Green Hill Zone and the atmospheric nuances of Pokémon Center themes, reflecting a deep engagement with the video game score lineage. Year 5 stands as a document of contemporary chip and electronic reinterpretation, appealing to crate-diggers and DJs attuned to the intersections of gaming culture and electronic musicianship.

Album lore

Year 5 collects an extensive archive of video game music reinterpretations by Qumu, issued on the artist’s own imprint in 2020. Across 23 tracks, the set mines a varied canon of electronic, chiptune, and jazz-inflected sources, spanning titles like Super Mario 3D World, Persona 5, and Chrono Trigger. Qumu’s approach leans into clean, polished production with layered synth textures and subtle rhythmic shifts, offering a distinctive take on familiar material without resorting to mere replication.Notable selections include “World Bowser” from Super Mario 3D World and “Mii Channel” from Nintendo’s Wii console, each demonstrating a deft balance of funk and electronic elements. The project’s breadth encompasses the playful bounce of Sonic’s Green Hill Zone and the atmospheric nuances of Pokémon Center themes, reflecting a deep engagement with the video game score lineage. Year 5 stands as a document of contemporary chip and electronic reinterpretation, appealing to crate-diggers and DJs attuned to the intersections of gaming culture and electronic musicianship.