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GROMIX - The Grospixels video game remix page
This page contains video-game music remixes (covers) that we arranged and recorded at home, focusing on live-played electric guitars and rock sounds.

(in case you don't know this site and randomly found this page, Grospixels is a french retro-gaming website, and you are on the only english-translated part of the site)

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This page contains video-game music remixes (covers) that we arranged and recorded at home, focusing on live-played electric guitars and rock sounds.

Musicians are :
- Maxime Noël (bass)
- Laurent Roucairol (guitar, bass, arrangements, production)
- Olivier Tamagna (guitar, basse, arrangements, production)
- Jean-Christian Verdez (keyboards, arrangements, production)

This project started in 2003, wich makes Grospixels one of the oldest teams on the video game remix scene.

Files are in the mp3 format, and gathered in CD-length compilations. We also provide two different CD-cover per compilation, also made by Grospixels team members. Most recent remixes are located in the upper part of the page. Gromixes are uploaded in mp3, 128kbps, 192kbps or 320kbps.

All those remixes are free, please tell your friends about them. On the oldest songs the production is quite weak due to the quality of the home-studio equipment available at that time. But on recent songs, it gets better and better.

You can also visit our Youtube channel :
Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/user/LoloGP
Or our Bandcamp page where you can download the songs in any format including lossless ones :
Bandcamphttps://grospixels.bandcamp.com
And our SoundCloud :
SoundCloudhttps://soundcloud.com/grospixels
Check out our remixes Facebook page :
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/grospixelsremixes

Number of remixes on this page : [217]

Gromix Collection #09
This compilations features recordings made from january 2024 onwards and having no thematic link between each other.
Running time : 16'58"
Tracks : 4

Arranged & Performed :
Laurent Roucairol

Production :
January 2024 to February 2024
© grospixels.com

Gromix Collection #08
Songs that were recorded from november 2022 to december 2023. This album has no defined theme but the tracks are mostly inspired by the SNES and Mega Drive versions of the themes.
Total time : 60'04"
Tracks : 14

Arranged & Performed :
Laurent Roucairol

Bonus :
cover v1

Production :
November 2022 to December 2023
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Gromix EP #09 - The Rob Hubbard Project
An album dedicated to an essential composer in the history of the SID and, generally, 8 and 16-bits computers, who's now celebrated by numerous bands and even saw his work adapted for a symphonic orchestra. But here, guitars and synths will mainly matter.
Total time : 43'24"
Tracks : 7

Arranged & Performed :
Laurent Roucairol

Bonus :
cover v1

Production :
June 2022 to October 2022
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Gromix EP #08 - The French Touch
This album is dedicated to french composers. The games covered were relased before the CD-ROM became global on personal computers. It means that these musics were initially played either by a 8 or 16-bit system, or on a PC with the (infamous) Soublaster FM synth.
Total time : 38'12"
Tracks : 8

Arranged & Performed :
Laurent Roucairol

Bonus :
cover v1

Production :
November 2021 to December 2021
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Gromix EP #07 - Mega Drive Hits
A 9 tracks compilation dedicated to the Sega Mega Drive (Genesis in the USA). The games covered are either exclusive to this console or also available on other systems but the Mega Drive version is different and has a specific OST, or again iconic Mega Drive games.
Total time : 41'58"
Tracks : 9

Arranged & Performed :
Laurent Roucairol

Bonus :
cover v1

Production :
September 2021 to October 2021
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Gromix EP #06 - A Tribute To Nemesis 2
This album covers the entire OST of Nemesis 2, known in Japan as Gradius 2. It was released in 1987, only for MSX computers. The 15 original tracks are grouped in suites of three themes.
Total time : 43'45"
Tracks : 5

Arranged & Performed :
Laurent Roucairol

Bonus :
cover v1

Production :
October 2020 to December 2020
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Gromix EP #05 - Amiga Classics
A pack of eight covers dedicated to his majesty (please bow down...) the Amiga ! Like for the C64, each track is from a different composer.
Total time : 37'33"
Tracks : 8

Arranged & Performed :
Laurent Roucairol

Bonus :
cover

Production :
May 2020 to June 2020
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Gromix EP #04
This EP's topic is not clearly defined yet. For the moment, the aim is to record keyboards-orientated songs and to have those played and arranged by JC. That will be a change from our usual songs wich mainly feature electric guitars.
Running time : 11'09"
Tracks : 3

Arranged & Performed :
Laurent Roucairol
Jean-Christian Verdez

Production :
April 2020 to June 2021
© grospixels.com

Gromix EP #03 - A Tribute To U.N. Squadron
This entire album is dedicated to the classic 1989 shooter created by Capcom with musics composed by Manami Matsumae (arcade version) and Mari Yamaguchi / Yoshihiro Sakaguchi (SNES port). Themes from the original arcade game and the SNES port are covered.
Total time : 51'12"
Tracks : 15

Arranged & Performed :
Laurent Roucairol

Bonus :
cover v1

Production :
January 2020 to May 2020
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Gromix EP #02 - Revisited songs
Our present recordings have a much better sound than some of the oldest ones due to the (good) home studio hardware and software being much more affordable these days. Having considered this fact, we decided to make a short series of songs we've already covered in the first three albums. Apart from some solos, everything have been re-recorded and the songs are now a bit longer.
Total time : 31'14"
Tracks : 8

Arranged & Performed :
Laurent Roucairol
Olivier Tamagna
Jean-Christian Verdez

Bonus :
cover

Production :
March 2018 to October 2018
© grospixels.com

Gromix Collection #07
Songs made from january 2018 to november 2019. The themes and games covered are more japanese than usual (8 tracks out of 12). The mixing and production are strongly influenced by early seventies rock albums.
Total time : 58'55"
Tracks : 12

Arranged & Performed :
Laurent Roucairol
Jean-Christian Verdez

Bonus :
cover v1

Production :
January 2018 to November 2019
© grospixels.com

Gromix EP #01 - C64 songs
This album starts a new album series : compilations where all the songs are chosen for the same reason. For this first EP, the topic is the Commodore 64. The games and musics featured here are not necessarily exclusive to this computer, but each song is based upon the SID version of the original theme.
Total time : 36'21"
Tracks : 8

Arranged & Performed :
Laurent Roucairol

Bonus :
cover

Production :
November 2017 to December 2018
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Gromix Collection #06
Recordings made from january 2015 to november 2017. This compilation approaches the music of some very recent games, but retro-gamers can be assured that the 8-bits and 16-bits era are also well documented here with a lot of japanese and occidental titles.
Total time : 49'57"
Tracks : 11

Arranged & Performed :
Laurent Roucairol
Olivier Tamagna
Jean-Christian Verdez
Maxime Noël

Bonus :
cover v1

Production :
January 2015 to November 2017
© grospixels.com

Gromix Collection #05
The songs in this collection have been recorded by Laurent as a solo project, playing bass, guitars, and producing. Not the whole team. Everything's been done at a fast pace, in less than six month, early 2015. These are guitar-only arrangements. The sounds and mixing or mastering parameters are the same on every song to make the album more cohesive.
Total time : 52'19"
Tracks : 13

Arranged & Performed :
Laurent Roucairol

Bonus :
cover v1

Production :
December 2014 to April 2015
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Gromix Collection #04
The team now uses a wide-spread home studio setup. Songs were produced over a very long period, they are better mixed and the mastering allows a louder volume. Apart from the drums, everything is played live, including bass guitar on some songs since Wild_Cat joined in.
Total time : 72'02"
Tracks : 17

Arranged & Performed :
Laurent Roucairol
Olivier Tamagna
Jean-Christian Verdez
Maxime Noël

Bonus :
cover v1 (pixel art, by JC)

Production :
January 2006 to December 2014
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Gromix Collection #03
This is the last compilation made with the original home studio setup, wich is pushed to its limits. It's also more of a collaborative work between members of the team.
Total time : 76'52"
Tracks : 24

Arranged & Performed :
Laurent Roucairol
Olivier Tamagna
Jean-Christian Verdez

Bonus :
cover v1 (pixel art, by JC)

Production :
October 2004 to December 2005
© grospixels.com
01 - Final Fantasy 1 (Battle)
02 - Gargoyle's Quest (Hell Field - Overworld Theme)
03 - Castlevania (Wicked Child)
04 - Pocky & Rocky 2 (Dragon In The Sky)
05 - OutRun (Last Wave)
06 - Rush'n Attack (Stage Theme 1)
07 - Xenon 2 (Introduction)
08 - The Secret Of Monkey Island (Main Theme)
09 - Gauntlet (Song A)
10 - Bubsy (War Of The Woolies)
11 - Blaster Master (Area 1)
12 - Donkey Kong Country (Aquatic Ambiance)
13 - Legend Of Faerghail (Introduction)
14 - Silent Hill (Silent Hill)
15 - Biker Mice From Mars (City)
16 - Sonic Chaos (Final Boss)
17 - Metroid (Kraid's Lair)
18 - Halo (The Siege Of Madrigal & Halo)
19 - Super Mario Bros 2 (Overworld Theme)
20 - Axelay (Unkai)
21 - Megaman X (Boomer Kuwanger)
22 - The Great Giana Sisters (Main Theme)
23 - Final Fantasy VI (Celes)
24 - Batman (Stage 1 - Streets Of Desolation)

Gromix Collection #02
Here, the songs are produced the same way as in the first compilation, but less rushed. JC's arrival allows some live-played keyboard parts, and Laurent is more present on guitar.
Total time : 69'28"
Tracks : 25

Arranged & Performed :
Laurent Roucairol
Olivier Tamagna
Jean-Christian Verdez

Bonus :
cover v1 (pixel art, by Ozzy)
cover v2 (hand drawn, by IsKor)

Production :
April 2003 to October 2004
© grospixels.com
01 - Gargoyle's Quest (Introduction)
02 - F-Zero (Mute City)
03 - Shinobi (Level 4)
04 - Adventures Of Lolo 2 (Floor Theme)
05 - Battletoads & Double Dragon (Abobo)
06 - Contra (Jungle Theme)
07 - Cybernoid II (Title)
08 - The King Of Fighters '98 (Blue Mary's Blues)
09 - Earthworm Jim (Junkit)
10 - Young Merlin (Rainbow Land)
11 - Ghouls'n Ghosts (Stage One)
12 - Equinox (Atlena)
13 - Gradius II (Burning Heat)
14 - Kirby's Dream Land (Green Greens)
15 - Metal Slug 2 (Judgement)
16 - Lotus Esprit Turbo Challenge (Introduction)
17 - Revenge Of Shinobi (Make Me Dance)
18 - Street Fighter II (Chun Li's Theme)
19 - Streets Of Rage (Stage 1)
20 - Tetris (Theme A)
21 - Spiderman And The X-Men In Arcade's Revenge (Title & Briefing)
22 - Turrican (Level 5.1)
23 - Wonder Boy (Main Theme)
24 - The Adventures Of Willy Beamish (Title)
25 - Shenmue (Sedge Tree 2)

Gromix Collection #01
This compilation regroups our very first recordings, made between 1999 and 2003, sometimes very quickly, with a very limited mixing setup. Drums and keyboards are programmed, but guitars are played live. The songs mainly feature Ozzy.
Total time : 66'13"
Tracks : 26

Arranged & Performed :
Laurent Roucairol
Olivier Tamagna

Bonus :
cover v1 (pixel art, by Ozzy)
cover v2 (hand drawn, by IsKor)

Production :
January 2003 to April 2003
© grospixels.com
01 - Bubble Bobble (Main Theme)
02 - Megaman (Medley)
03 - ToeJam & Earl (ToeJam Jammin')
04 - Super Mario Bros (Overworld Theme)
05 - Dr Mario (Chill)
06 - Mach Rider (Medley)
07 - Castlevania II - Belmont's Revenge (Original Sin - Dracula's Castle Part 1)
08 - Crash Bandicoot 3 (Warp Room)
09 - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Metropolis Zone)
10 - Chuck Rock (Theme)
11 - Metroid (Brinstar)
12 - OutRun (Magical Sound Shower)
13 - Super Mario Bros 2 (Ending Theme)
14 - Castlevania III - Dracula's Curse (Big Battle)
15 - Young Merlin (Pinedale)
16 - Starfox (Fortuna)
17 - Doom (At Doom's Gate)
18 - Pac-Mania (Block Town)
19 - Castlevania (Vampire Killer)
20 - Legend of Zelda - A Link To The Past (Overworld Theme)
21 - Sonic The Hedgehog 1 (Green Hill Zone)
22 - Stormlord (High Score Theme)
23 - Duke Nukem 3D (Grabbag)
24 - Street Fighter II (Ken's Stage)
25 - DX Ball (Theme Song)
26 - Shenmue (Sedge Tree)

Links
Olivier's site
Personal works, biography, contact, videos, pedagogy
http://www.tamagna.com

Olivier's Youtube channel
Videos, equipment trial, rehearsal shooting
https://www.youtube.com/user/tamagnao

JC's site
Personal remixes and recordings.
http://perso.numericable.fr/five.o.clock

Tiberian Sons Youtube channel
Max (Wild_Cat) plays the bass in this american video game cover band
https://www.youtube.com/user/TheTiberianSons

Gromix, the making of