Okay, so I’ve sort of criticized Guitar Hero a couple of times already. And I’ve run the risk of sounding like a musical snob. But the truth is, that game is on to something. I mean, what’s easier than following a bunch of colored shapes to make music?
In the end, the “musicians” who play this game cheat … since it’s really just glorified air guitar. But Guitar Hero actually does a pretty good job of illustrating “musical patterns.” Which, of course, is what Color Music is all about. (Only, Color Music really shows us what sound looks like.)
I’ve been thinking about Guitar Hero a lot lately because I’ve got this song stuck in my head. You’ve probably heard it before … it’s the “Inspector Gadget” theme. To be honest, it’s a painfully catchy tune. But after five days of it rolling around in my head, I’m going crazy. (!)
Anyway, the song was written by Mr. Shuki Levy … who is an inspired songwriter. He’s the guy who came up with some of the most memorable TV show theme songs from the 1980s and 1990s. Some of his highlights include songs from:
- Inspector Gadget
- He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
- Power Rangers
- X-Men
- Etc.
Of course, this might not be the most glamorous set list. And I’m sure a lot of people have accused this guy of writing some flat-out cheesy stuff. But Shuki can’t be complaining. In fact, he’s probably crying all the way to the bank. After all, he’s made some good money writing melodies.
So anyway, here’s the melody that’s been haunting me for the past week. I’m not sure what all the scorecard stuff is at the end of this video. But the person who “played” this song was obviously pretty awesome.