Surfing on a Sine Wave

A smooth, jazz-trance thing I made back in February of 2010. Samples from various artists. Made using Modplug Tracker. This track also features on my debut release, "Motorway" : http://fearofdark.bandcamp.com/album/motorway http://ubiktune.com/releases/ubi055-fearofdark-motorway Also follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/FoDSteve

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A smooth, jazz-trance thing I made back in February of 2010. Samples from various artists. Made using Modplug Tracker. This track also features on my debut release, "Motorway" : http://fearofdark.bandcamp.com/album/motorway http://ubiktune.com/releases/ubi055-fearofdark-motorway Also follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/FoDSteve

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Teh Fruitbird
Teh Fruitbird - 6 years ago
‘Scuse me fine sir, but I couldn’t help but notice what a truely amazing piece of hardwork is this, and I hate to bother you but may I please use this in an animation? I’ll credit the creator.
Withered Dark
Withered Dark - 6 years ago
.....perfection
akapype
akapype - 6 years ago
is there a .mod / .xm / .it available somewhere ?
Simon .G
Simon .G - 6 years ago
Your music has a certain taste to it, I like that.
Chemical X
Chemical X - 6 years ago
It's crazy to think about how Fearofdark was only 15 or so when he made this. This guy is a great example of a musical genius for sure! (And I need to be doing more with my life, lmao.)
Nico Strappa
Nico Strappa - 6 years ago
EXPLODE MY BRAIN
Jack L'ėuro
Jack L'ėuro - 6 years ago
iloveyou
Nothaut
Nothaut - 7 years ago
The most hipster thing to do now is to release this track as a working NES "music cartridge".

It's like the 8-track for the millennial. Call it the... "8-bit track"? I'LL TAKE 500 PLEASE
AtomicMelodies
AtomicMelodies - 6 years ago
this songs uses like 20 different channels, max number you can have on an nes cart is 5
Maike Oliver
Maike Oliver - 7 years ago
(¬_¬)ノ...(」゚ロ゚)」 is awesome music guys!!!

10. comment for Surfing on a Sine Wave

Moctor
Moctor - 7 years ago
my heart
ObsoleteGamer.com
ObsoleteGamer.com - 7 years ago
One of my favorites :)
Fungi 331
Fungi 331 - 7 years ago
where are the sine WAVES? all I hear is triangle and square, buddy.
huuki
huuki - 6 years ago
Don't forget about the sawtooth, pal
Anthony
Anthony - 7 years ago
Fourier would be so happy to hear this, as I am right now ♫
Tipo verde
Tipo verde - 7 years ago
good new i suscribed to your channel
Jusu-Tengu
Jusu-Tengu - 7 years ago
Why does this sound so familiar? Holy crap this is crazy! :D
Sabata
Sabata - 8 years ago
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Old memories fade away like sugar in coffee. Good to have a little refresher sometimes.
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Kendal Chicarelli
Kendal Chicarelli - 6 years ago
This makes me think of the time when Homestuck was in it's heyday until the climax of Act 5 went about.
HelloRapidRainbow
HelloRapidRainbow - 8 years ago
Me gusta :D
MattChez
MattChez - 8 years ago
This is fucking beautiful.
nuclearProtocol
nuclearProtocol - 8 years ago
f(x)=sin(x)
TinCan Whiplash
TinCan Whiplash - 6 years ago
f(x)=tan(x)
pokedart9001
pokedart9001 - 6 years ago
f'(x)=cos(x)

20. comment for Surfing on a Sine Wave

StoneTheMason Music
StoneTheMason Music - 8 years ago
i tried to figure out which instruments were what when i watched
StoneTheMason Music
StoneTheMason Music - 7 years ago
godofhalo lol. yeah
godofhalo
godofhalo - 7 years ago
StoneTheMason _Music bee n trying to do the same thing lol I've listened to it like 3 times now good thing it never gets old
Fridge
Fridge - 8 years ago
dem windows 95 graphics
ben
ben - 8 years ago
yeah okay a tracker is windows 95 graphics
Num Lock
Num Lock - 8 years ago
so how long did this take you to make?
- Account Deleted -
- Account Deleted - - 8 years ago
Can this be used on YouTube videos? In the game 'Gum Drop Hop', the credits section claims that it's copyrighted. I'm not sure.
Illegalquantity
Illegalquantity - 8 years ago
Cool song. You're a PRO (I still use FT2 :) ) I like very much the Motorway album and its cover graphics (cool too) - it reminds me of my Amiga times. Jaguar XJ220 :)
Caleb Nunn
Caleb Nunn - 8 years ago
Could I use this beat for a track? I would give you credit
William
William - 9 years ago
one of my all time favorites out of the entire random chiptune mix series by Krelez. to think that entire music trip started with this, what a hell of a way to start it with a bang O___o
Infame de Patates
Infame de Patates - 9 years ago
+gamerguy425 So much this
BlueGodMusic
BlueGodMusic - 9 years ago
pure chip bliss
UntitledPad
UntitledPad - 9 years ago
awesome
ben
ben - 8 years ago
this entire exchange of comments on this song is oddly hilarious to me
Blowitch
Blowitch - 8 years ago
+BaslesPad awesome
UntitledPad
UntitledPad - 9 years ago
+★iteachvader★
sorry about that
iteachvader
iteachvader - 9 years ago
+BaslesPad Oh. Yes.
UntitledPad
UntitledPad - 9 years ago
+★iteachvader★ I remember, i used one of your sparta base when i was still a stupid sparta remixer and you sent me a copyright strike
iteachvader
iteachvader - 9 years ago
Have I seen you around before?
Your avatar and username are exceptionally familiar.
These Dreams
These Dreams - 9 years ago
Now it's my favorite stuff

30. comment for Surfing on a Sine Wave

Mudkipz JM
Mudkipz JM - 9 years ago
heh, this made it to the doom push mod.
dmlsidh
dmlsidh - 9 years ago
I've listened to this countless times in a row.
TheDJYosh
TheDJYosh - 9 years ago
This is a very well put together piece. I've been hearing it in my head for weeks! I love every moment of it.
B-FliP
B-FliP - 9 years ago
This particular piece has so much going on, the SEGA and Amiga vibe in some pieces, the C64 vibe starting at 0.32, well composed and it takes you places, have been listening to it regularly and always enjoy it. One of the best chiptune originals out there in my opinion, well done!
Octavio Varela Martinez
Octavio Varela Martinez - 9 years ago
Sounds like Sega if you ask me XD
Octavio Varela Martinez
Octavio Varela Martinez - 8 years ago
+Oivatco Osorio bought it because of this song, lets see how good the rest of the album is (only 3 pounds though, sry fearofdark, im pretty broke right now). wonder how big the difference is between chip music in mp3 youtube quality and uncompressed flac format hehe
Korgi Polymer
Korgi Polymer - 9 years ago
This smooth piece has been added to my chiptune list!
Great work!!!
L . Fuller
L . Fuller - 9 years ago
Reminds me of when I played VVVVVVV. I just get that vibe from the song, very well done.
Steven Naylor
Steven Naylor - 9 years ago
Question: Do you write your songs, and then notate them in your program of choice? Or do you compose it as you're notating it?
Simón Prêcheur Llarena
Simón Prêcheur Llarena - 7 years ago
Well, man, you just asked THE big question in chiptune :-P
Rafael Domingues
Rafael Domingues - 9 years ago
+Rpg Horror Fan. Because you're a selfish bastard.
Time_Skeleton1975
Time_Skeleton1975 - 9 years ago
+The Keyboardist  Why can't I give your comment a like?
Steven Naylor
Steven Naylor - 9 years ago
By the way, I just want to say I love this song sooo much. It fills me with happiness every time I listen to it. It's one of few songs I can listen to for long periods of time and not get bored with. This song got me started in chiptune. It's an amazing genre, and I want to thank you for opening it up to me!
Dec
Dec - 9 years ago
I can't help but remember the lyric from the Magic Schoolbus theme song: "surfing on sine wave"
Sabata
Sabata - 8 years ago
+Dec Oh shit Magic Schoolbus, and there I am, back to childhood
Drew Britton
Drew Britton - 8 years ago
"surfing on a siine wave, swingin through the stars..."
Half Bit
Half Bit - 10 years ago
So lucky you =^_^=
Half Bit
Half Bit - 10 years ago
This was featured on random chiptune mix.
Half Bit
Half Bit - 10 years ago
Cool Stuff man!
Nirvana Paradox
Nirvana Paradox - 10 years ago
This is gold.
psychoticgiraffe
psychoticgiraffe - 10 years ago
This is nice
bigboy524
bigboy524 - 10 years ago
I found from JP good good good
FullFledged2010
FullFledged2010 - 10 years ago
Awesome!  Funky!! Loving it!
Krelez
Krelez - 10 years ago
I declare this song as the best chiptune track in the whole time and space!
Simon .G
Simon .G - 6 years ago
Krelez, I'm sorry but I can't agree with that statement.
GoodVsEvil1314
GoodVsEvil1314 - 7 years ago
Anything by Fearofdark or Virt could easily count
Scales Confrey
Scales Confrey - 10 years ago
+Krelez I agree....Flame Repellent is high on my list though.
Danial M
Danial M - 10 years ago
Melodic and orgasmic
Mario Pinho
Mario Pinho - 10 years ago
great!!!
wysoft
wysoft - 10 years ago
retarded youtube. my comment never appeared either time, so I left it twice.
wysoft
wysoft - 10 years ago
play this song while watching the video for huey lewis and the news' "want a new drug" thank me later.

50. comment for Surfing on a Sine Wave

wysoft
wysoft - 10 years ago
play this song while watching the music video for huey lewis and the news' "want a new drug" you can thank me later
Koseiku
Koseiku - 10 years ago
great stuff man
dmlsidh
dmlsidh - 10 years ago
I absolutely love this
dynamicwolf
dynamicwolf - 10 years ago
Kudos to you! This is a delight to listen to.
Zach Lawless
Zach Lawless - 10 years ago
Agreed. Great song to play after school lets out for the summer.
parker
parker - 10 years ago
Hey i saw you on TV last night
Rasmus C.
Rasmus C. - 10 years ago
ohh yhea this is so goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
neko alba
neko alba - 10 years ago
sweet sweet data
lamsorz
lamsorz - 10 years ago
In the version I heard, the slap bass was louder. And that sound at 1:13 was different. ^^
Alexander James
Alexander James - 10 years ago
LOL that's Iridescent Pony Warrior
Jeffrey Cochran
Jeffrey Cochran - 10 years ago
I'm always coming back to youtube now and then for this song. Thanks for a great track!
Kokiri Kid
Kokiri Kid - 10 years ago
This one of the happiest tunes I've ever heard, absolutely love it! <3
mobiuszero
mobiuszero - 10 years ago
The best song I ever heard
perdedoronline
perdedoronline - 10 years ago
Matt Pat Woolie!
wysoft
wysoft - 10 years ago
totally reminds me of a lot of the Sonic music - good catch.
Vojta Nedved
Vojta Nedved - 10 years ago
great stuff, man!
Brithoveen
Brithoveen - 10 years ago
TBFP interview got me here!!!!!
colored in colon
colored in colon - 10 years ago
this is the soundtrack to life from now on accept it guys.
ArmandReux
ArmandReux - 10 years ago
FOD, i've been listening to this song a lot lately (i found it almost 2 years ago and automatically loved it) I just wanted to ask you two questions: What artists are the samples from? What inspired you in this creation? Thanks a lot dude, keep on making these awesome tunes!
Kevin Rose
Kevin Rose - 10 years ago
this is some iLL shit!
TheSunbeamShakedown
TheSunbeamShakedown - 10 years ago
Was this ever up on 8BC ? , i faintly remember having this on my computer a couple of years ago, still a really amazing track mate, keep it up ! :)
roflcopter2225
roflcopter2225 - 11 years ago
just slow-mo front flipped through my window wearing a fedora and smoking a blunt...thx a lot good tunes
arfuswrinkledinks
arfuswrinkledinks - 11 years ago
crazy good
TheFunkyFr34k
TheFunkyFr34k - 11 years ago
Feels like running through a sonic the hedgehog level with the wind whistling in your ears haha, love this!
Stojke2K9
Stojke2K9 - 11 years ago
have to say this is the best one you made so far :) Really awesome!
Chibijess14
Chibijess14 - 11 years ago
I have to say, 4:23 sounds like the intro to the TV show TAXI. Did you ever notice this?
Proximuhtyz HD
Proximuhtyz HD - 11 years ago
This is my fav song atm. One of the best chip tune creators imo keep it up!!
theonlyafropuff
theonlyafropuff - 11 years ago
Love it! So jazzy and chill with the sine/bit charm!
Pauli Haarnimo
Pauli Haarnimo - 11 years ago
I was actually surprised this was featured on the "Debut Bundle" of "indie Royale". And this tune certainly deserved it. Thank you again.
Josh Mclelland
Josh Mclelland - 11 years ago
Awesome!
Nickerino
Nickerino - 11 years ago
Bold new taste
BEN
BEN - 11 years ago
eargasm :DDD
AwesomeLad66
AwesomeLad66 - 11 years ago
I found your channel through your comment on TQ -JAM's song. ^_^ very thankful. subscribed! ^.^
Interwebz Wiz
Interwebz Wiz - 11 years ago
dude you are like the nobou uematsu of 8-bit music or whatever this is. you are fucking awesome.. PS: i made an account on youtube just so i can tell that to you. </:)
Cybertronic
Cybertronic - 11 years ago
Very good advice! I have transcribed various chiptunes over into MSSIAH 64 that way and learned a great deal! Thx for posting the video of the tracker playback.
ham burger
ham burger - 11 years ago
I LOVE IT
Louis
Louis - 11 years ago
This is amazing!!
Dzz696グスタボFox
Dzz696グスタボFox - 11 years ago
I fucking love this <3. Awesome song!
NotoriousMBP
NotoriousMBP - 11 years ago
Just bought your album man. The best chiptune I've ever heard!
Cristian Miguel Ortiz Vilchis
Cristian Miguel Ortiz Vilchis - 11 years ago
I never get tired of listening to this :D It makes me happy!
failing@commenting
failing@commenting - 11 years ago
I think I heard it in some anime OP, but with vocal and more "live" instruments.
yetanothertubeuser
yetanothertubeuser - 11 years ago
Bandcamp > iTunes
Ziggy Bro
Ziggy Bro - 11 years ago
you should really get soundcloud or get on itunes some how, you are truly amazing bro.
Brodoof
Brodoof - 11 years ago
Surfin' on a Sine Wave Swingin' through the Stars
Fearofdark
Fearofdark - 11 years ago
I really look forward to hearing that; especially seeing how you end up tackling the slap bass :P The cover of RDTS was really well done
+TEK
+TEK - 11 years ago
I was faster. and also i knew you would post.
Ryan Landry
Ryan Landry - 11 years ago
Hey! Plrusek's making a cover of this song in Famitracker, just like he did of Rolling Down the Street! For those unaware, Plrusek is the Youtube username of DjJizzer5.
CobaltBW
CobaltBW - 11 years ago
Wow, I get the feeling I've heard this before, but I swear I haven't. This is a great piece, either way.
Yoshi's Story Index
Yoshi's Story Index - 11 years ago
bless inspiration...hell do i wish i had the attunement in order
Jon Haller
Jon Haller - 11 years ago
I've been really impressed with all of your work! I can't stop listening to your pieces! :)

100. comment for Surfing on a Sine Wave

Ethereal Polygon
Ethereal Polygon - 11 years ago
either way its a great song:D
Fearofdark
Fearofdark - 11 years ago
Haha, I've been asked this many times before; no, it is not :P
Ethereal Polygon
Ethereal Polygon - 11 years ago
is the name a reference to polygon window? (Aphex Twin?)
ZOx0 Omega
ZOx0 Omega - 11 years ago
i wonder what it would sound like on piano?, also AwEsOmE SaUcE DuDe!
Brendan Leonard
Brendan Leonard - 11 years ago
BEST SONG EVER!!!!
FloraSora
FloraSora - 11 years ago
Alright. Sounds good to me lol. And yeah, I pretty much do that already. Thanks so much for the reply! ^^
pootis
pootis - 11 years ago
downlode like now :O
Fearofdark
Fearofdark - 12 years ago
I guess the only bit of advice to give you is that if you want to get better at composing, then keep practicing :) If you can, download other artists' source files and analyse what they do and learn techniques that way. That's really all I can say :)
FloraSora
FloraSora - 12 years ago
Great work! Quite the inspiring song, makes me want to get up at 9 P.M. while homework is still undone and start making some sweet jams. However, I realize that this wouldn't be wise on my part--and I'm still working on getting better at composing. Anyways, would you have any tips for a young, aspiring visual artist, and 8bit music composer? ^^
cloudbreath9
cloudbreath9 - 12 years ago
Well, not necessarily a MOD file, but an XM file or whatever the source is.
cloudbreath9
cloudbreath9 - 12 years ago
Do you have a MOD file available? I'd like to study this and try to learn from it :) Great work!
Cristian Miguel Ortiz Vilchis
Cristian Miguel Ortiz Vilchis - 12 years ago
This song is like a fountain of happiness :)
Muzikman127
Muzikman127 - 12 years ago
haha just thinking this :')
SoraROXAS999
SoraROXAS999 - 12 years ago
I freaking love this track! I just hope the link gets back up soon, I wanna download this song SO BAD!!! :D
theflightawayband
theflightawayband - 12 years ago
Really like this! reminds me of 90s demoscene stuff.
tanki motoko
tanki motoko - 12 years ago
danm this is pretty groovy
imalexxx
imalexxx - 12 years ago
the download link doesnt seems to work :<
skriv0in0navn
skriv0in0navn - 12 years ago
download link dosnt work
Zana GB
Zana GB - 12 years ago
May i wonder, could i have a download for the XM file? i'm interested on doing a SMPS port out of this song., and the XM file can come in handy
The Mungoman
The Mungoman - 12 years ago
This has me dancing in my chair and clicking my fingers. Anyone else?
gravycp
gravycp - 12 years ago
@tenspeedesign exactly what i was thinking
tenspeedesign
tenspeedesign - 12 years ago
Polygon Window?
chris axmann
chris axmann - 12 years ago
1 person is just an idiot
FancyFalcon
FancyFalcon - 12 years ago
Currently my favorite thing to listen to on Youtube :P
Fearofdark
Fearofdark - 12 years ago
@IndigoPenguin64 It's in Db Minor... I don't realy have a preference for key signature, though I usually end up writing/modulating in some form of Ab :P
Phoenix
Phoenix - 12 years ago
This song deserves more views. :T C'mon Youtubers. Get with the program. This is good music right here.
Graedius
Graedius - 12 years ago
This is one of the greatest songs I have ever heard. :x
LinkEX
LinkEX - 12 years ago
@botsman5 actually it's "Surfing on a Rainbow" so no, i didn't come here for it^^
Patema
Patema - 12 years ago
On a badass scale 1 - 10: I give it an 11.
Baycunn
Baycunn - 12 years ago
I honestly feel sorry for anyone who has not heard this song.
grog
grog - 12 years ago
Supremely funky! Great work.
HarmonicViper
HarmonicViper - 12 years ago
such a catchy tune. It's cool watching sound programs like this
Whipsters Idle
Whipsters Idle - 12 years ago
My god. How does this not have a mil + views? I love 8-bit and with it's jazzy chaos, it made me jizz in my pants.
Giga Man
Giga Man - 12 years ago
Oh my God. This is so flipping HAWT! I love smooth jazz, and it's just as great in 8-bit-like sound.
Kold Kanadian
Kold Kanadian - 12 years ago
@botsman5 nope.avi
lightsideluc
lightsideluc - 12 years ago
Awesome, catchy tune. Loving every second of it ^_^.
Mr.Mister
Mr.Mister - 12 years ago
surfin on rainbows thumbs if u came here for it
Hacchicatda
Hacchicatda - 12 years ago
This is what Marlon dances to.
gear9242
gear9242 - 12 years ago
Why doesn't this have more views? I feel that it's my duty to shameless promote this because it is so awesome.
kevmcallister
kevmcallister - 12 years ago
You are amazing. Please dont stop making music.
Ruxinator
Ruxinator - 12 years ago
I heard a remix of, a was disappointed that I couldn't find the original on youtube. I love this song!
thespleenenator
thespleenenator - 12 years ago
Dude, this is fucking amazing! I'm not kidding when I say that this is one of the best songs I'v ever heard. Period.
Hacchicatda
Hacchicatda - 12 years ago
/watch?v=RZuzWjcyTxo&feature=related
William Benson
William Benson - 12 years ago
totally something i'd see in an 80s pokemon game!
LifeWaste1618
LifeWaste1618 - 12 years ago
Thanks for complying! I've first heard this on modarchive.
Fearofdark
Fearofdark - 12 years ago
@SoundwaveRomania Haha, yup. The very same:)
omniputance
omniputance - 12 years ago
Oh man this song is just awesome. Funny thing, I had this on my HDD as a .wav only named "surf.wav" and I found out about this just recently.

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