The spring of 1991 saw the release of "Space Debris" by Markus "Captain" Kaarlonen. It had won first prize in a music competition in Sweden (Anarchy Easter Party), and was making its rounds across many different BBSes (now all lost to time.).
I had downloaded a copy, and was immediately awestruck at just how well it was put together. Here was someone who was determined to transcend the four channel, 8-bit, small sample constrained format and make something that sounded much bigger than its container.
With careful use of sample offsets, volume fades, and sample crossfades, he was able to make something that flowed, and did not sound like it was put together with 8-bit sample fragments. Here, finally, was a module that demonstrated what #Protracker 1.1A, in the right hands, could achieve.
As someone who loved to write music in trackers, it also intimidated the shit out of me. :)
#amiga #commodoreamiga #tracker #amigamod
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKfmHy4n_o4