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}}A jazzed-up arrangement of "Old Kentucky Home".
 
}}A jazzed-up arrangement of "Old Kentucky Home".
  
====Known uses====
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==== Known uses ====
 
* ''[[A-J 2]]'' (?)
 
* ''[[A-J 2]]'' (?)
 
* ''[[Linear Volume]]'' (?)
 
* ''[[Linear Volume]]'' (?)
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* ''[[Commander Xeen]]'' (?)
 
* ''[[Commander Xeen]]'' (?)
  
===GMRANGE.CMF===
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=== GMRANGE.CMF ===
[[File:GMRange.mp3]]<br />
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{{trackdata
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|title=Home on the Range
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|mp3file=GMRange
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|filename=GMRANGE
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}A jazzed-up arrangement of "Home on the Range".
  
A jazzed-up arrangement of "Home on the Range".
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==== Known uses ====
 
 
====Known uses====
 
 
* ''[[A-J 2]]'' (?)
 
* ''[[A-J 2]]'' (?)
 
* ''[[Linear Volume]]'' (?)
 
* ''[[Linear Volume]]'' (?)
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* ''[[Commander Xeen]]'' (?)
 
* ''[[Commander Xeen]]'' (?)
  
===GMSPACE.CMF===
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=== GMSPACE.CMF ===
[[File:Strider.mp3]]<br />
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{{trackdata
 
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|title=Space March
A well-composed piece full of foreboding and uncertainty.
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|mp3file=Strider
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|filename=SPACE.CMF
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|altname1=GMSPACE.CMF,
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|altname2=STRIDER.CMF
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|date=February 9, 1990
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}A well-composed piece full of foreboding and uncertainty.
  
====Known uses====
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==== Known uses ====
 
* ''[[Zark]]'' (Level 3 - Stomachy Area) [as '''STRIDER.CMF''']
 
* ''[[Zark]]'' (Level 3 - Stomachy Area) [as '''STRIDER.CMF''']
<!-- * ''[[Ricci's Cow Hunt]]'' (?) [as '''STRIDER.CMF'''] -->
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* ''[[Ricci's Cow Hunt]]'' (?) [as '''STRIDER.CMF''']
 
* ''[[Orb: The Derelict Planet]]'' (?)
 
* ''[[Orb: The Derelict Planet]]'' (?)
  
===GMSTARFM.CMF===
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=== GMSTARFM.CMF ===
 
[[File:GMStarFM.mp3]]<br />
 
[[File:GMStarFM.mp3]]<br />
  
 
A pastiche of the ''Star Wars'' theme, often used for celebratory moments -- say, victory screens.
 
A pastiche of the ''Star Wars'' theme, often used for celebratory moments -- say, victory screens.
  
====Known uses====
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==== Known uses ====
 
* ''[[Crullo: Adventures of a Donut]]'' (Ending)
 
* ''[[Crullo: Adventures of a Donut]]'' (Ending)
 
* ''[[Peach the Lobster]]'' (Ending)
 
* ''[[Peach the Lobster]]'' (Ending)
<!-- * ''[[The Bounerim]]'' (?) -->
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* ''[[The Bounerim]]'' (?)
 
* ''[[Cireneg's Rings]]'' (?)
 
* ''[[Cireneg's Rings]]'' (?)
 
* ''[[Linear Volume]]'' (?)
 
* ''[[Linear Volume]]'' (?)
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* ''[[Kirk Voodia]]'' (?)
 
* ''[[Kirk Voodia]]'' (?)
  
===GMTENSHN.CMF===
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=== GMTENSHN.CMF ===
 
[[File:GMTenshn.mp3]]<br />
 
[[File:GMTenshn.mp3]]<br />
  
 
A well-composed, anxious, and anticipatory piece.  
 
A well-composed, anxious, and anticipatory piece.  
  
====Known uses====
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==== Known uses ====
 
* ''[[Crullo: Adventures of a Donut]]'' (?)
 
* ''[[Crullo: Adventures of a Donut]]'' (?)
 
* ''[[Cireneg's Rings]]'' (?)
 
* ''[[Cireneg's Rings]]'' (?)
<!-- * ''[[Dungeon Erghuck]]'' (?) -->
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* ''[[Dungeon Erghuck]]'' (?)  
 
* ''[[Yuphex]]'' (Planet Yuphex/2)
 
* ''[[Yuphex]]'' (Planet Yuphex/2)
  
===MECH.CMF===
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=== MECH.CMF ===
 
[[File:Mech.mp3]]<br />
 
[[File:Mech.mp3]]<br />
  
 
AKA '''VERYBUSY.CMF'''. Track from Gregory Janson's ''MegaZeux'' predecessor, ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MegaZeux#Shareware_era Labrynth of Zeux]'' [sic]. Sounds like busy industry and machinery.
 
AKA '''VERYBUSY.CMF'''. Track from Gregory Janson's ''MegaZeux'' predecessor, ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MegaZeux#Shareware_era Labrynth of Zeux]'' [sic]. Sounds like busy industry and machinery.
  
====Known uses====
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==== Known uses ====
 
* ''[[Peach the Lobster]]'' (Level 4)
 
* ''[[Peach the Lobster]]'' (Level 4)
 
* ''[[A-J 2]]'' (?)
 
* ''[[A-J 2]]'' (?)
<!-- * ''[[The Bounerim]]'' (?) -->
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* ''[[The Bounerim]]'' (?)
 
* ''[[Pac]]'' (?)
 
* ''[[Pac]]'' (?)
 
* ''[[Gridline]]'' (?)
 
* ''[[Gridline]]'' (?)
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* ''[[Pengo Adventure]]'' (?)
 
* ''[[Pengo Adventure]]'' (?)
  
===RUNNING.CMF===
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=== RUNNING.CMF ===
 
[[File:Running.mp3]]<br />
 
[[File:Running.mp3]]<br />
  
 
AKA '''DINOKILL.CMF'''. Keith Schuler's theme to Scenario Software's game ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Ages_(1991_video_game) Dark Ages]''. Often used for boss music.  
 
AKA '''DINOKILL.CMF'''. Keith Schuler's theme to Scenario Software's game ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Ages_(1991_video_game) Dark Ages]''. Often used for boss music.  
  
====Known uses====
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==== Known uses ====
 
* ''[[Peach the Lobster]]'' (Level 2)
 
* ''[[Peach the Lobster]]'' (Level 2)
 
* ''[[Cireneg's Rings]]'' (?)
 
* ''[[Cireneg's Rings]]'' (?)
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* ''[[Pengo Adventure]]'' (?)
 
* ''[[Pengo Adventure]]'' (?)
  
===SAGAIA.CMF===
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=== SAGAIA.CMF ===
 
[[File:Sagaia.mp3]]<br />
 
[[File:Sagaia.mp3]]<br />
  
 
A strong, flexible movement theme that calls to mind Zuntata.
 
A strong, flexible movement theme that calls to mind Zuntata.
  
====Known uses====
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==== Known uses ====
 
* ''[[Zark]]'' (Level 1 - Hell Hole)
 
* ''[[Zark]]'' (Level 1 - Hell Hole)
<!-- * ''[[Friction]]'' (?) -->
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* ''[[Friction]]'' (?)  
 
* ''[[Octolris]]'' (?)
 
* ''[[Octolris]]'' (?)
<!--* ''[[Watch Me Die!]]'' (?)
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* ''[[Watch Me Die!]]'' (?)
* ''[[The McKenna Chronicles]]'' (?) -->
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* ''[[The McKenna Chronicles]]'' (?)
  
===SPOOKY.CMF===
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=== SPOOKY.CMF ===
 
[[File:Spooky.mp3]]<br />
 
[[File:Spooky.mp3]]<br />
  
 
AKA '''DOOMBEL2.CMF'''. A driving, ambitious arrangement of Depeche Mode's "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Behind_the_Wheel Behind the Wheel]", off of the 1987 album ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_for_the_Masses Music for the Masses]''. The track has a very memorable melody, here comprised mostly of ringing bells. The main problem with the track is the noisy sting at the start. Occasionally it fails to resolve correctly, resulting in the entire track being corrupted throughout the level. Often this results in grating metallic buzzes and hums. A very frequently used track.  
 
AKA '''DOOMBEL2.CMF'''. A driving, ambitious arrangement of Depeche Mode's "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Behind_the_Wheel Behind the Wheel]", off of the 1987 album ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_for_the_Masses Music for the Masses]''. The track has a very memorable melody, here comprised mostly of ringing bells. The main problem with the track is the noisy sting at the start. Occasionally it fails to resolve correctly, resulting in the entire track being corrupted throughout the level. Often this results in grating metallic buzzes and hums. A very frequently used track.  
  
====Known uses====
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==== Known uses ====
 
* ''[[Crullo: Adventures of a Donut]]'' (Level 2)
 
* ''[[Crullo: Adventures of a Donut]]'' (Level 2)
 
* ''[[Peach the Lobster]]'' (Level 3)
 
* ''[[Peach the Lobster]]'' (Level 3)
 
* ''[[A-J 2]]'' (?)
 
* ''[[A-J 2]]'' (?)
<!--* ''[[The Bounerim]]'' (?)
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* ''[[The Bounerim]]'' (?)
* ''[[Nejillian Flux]]'' (?) -->
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* ''[[Nejillian Flux]]'' (?)
 
* ''[[Gridline]]'' (?)
 
* ''[[Gridline]]'' (?)
 
* ''[[Cireneg's Rings]]'' (?)
 
* ''[[Cireneg's Rings]]'' (?)
 
* ''[[Rodip: Rover of the Deep]]'' (?)
 
* ''[[Rodip: Rover of the Deep]]'' (?)
<!--* ''[[Dungeon Erghuck]]'' (?) -->
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* ''[[Dungeon Erghuck]]'' (?)  
 
* ''[[Luigi's Heroic Debut!]]'' (?)
 
* ''[[Luigi's Heroic Debut!]]'' (?)
 
* ''[[Badman II]]'' (?)
 
* ''[[Badman II]]'' (?)

Revision as of 16:12, 15 August 2013

In later versions, Game-Maker came with many more demo games by a variety of authors. The following tracks were included in those games, and so may also be considered in regular distribution.

Also see: Music library

BETRAY.CMF

Title: "Greensleeves"

Listen now: Download

Original filename: BETRAY.CMF

Other names:

Created on or before:

An arrangement of "Greensleeves", often used for a moment of formality or medieval flair.

Known uses

EGYPTION.CMF

Title: "Morning Light Drizzle"

Listen now: Download

Original filename: DRIZZLE.CMF

Other names: EGYPTION.CMF, EGYPTIAN.CMF

Created on or before: March 12, 1990

A laid-back, exotic-sounding exploration theme that calls to mind hot sun, sand, and palm fronds.

Known uses

GENTLE.CMF

Title: "(Unknown)"

Listen now: Download

Original filename: GENTLE.CMF

Other names:

Created on or before:

A quiet, wistful, and fussy piece. Used for storyline, flashback, or idyllic or old-fashioned feeling game segments.

Known uses

GHOSTHOP.CMF

Title: "(Unknown)"

Listen now: Download

Original filename: GHOSTHOP.CMF

Other names:

Created on or before:

Bouncy, jazzy tune. Memorable and thematic.

Known uses

GHOSTRUN.CMF

Title: "Danger Danger!"

Listen now: Download

Original filename: DANGER1.CMF

Other names: GHOSTRUN.CMF, RADIATON.CMF

Created on or before: February 9, 1990

One of the better action themes. Good for boss battles and important levels.

Known uses

GMEND.CMF

Title: "(Unknown)"

Listen now: Download

Original filename: GMEND.CMF

Other names:

Created on or before:

A slow, sentimental piece. You expect photographs and subtitles. Waving Zippos and gel lighting.

Known uses

GMISLAND.CMF

Title: "(Unknown)"

Listen now: Download

Original filename: GMISLAND.CMF

Other names:

Created on or before:

A Brazilian-influenced, upbeat bit of moving music.

Known uses

GMLOST.CMF

Title: "(Unknown)"

Listen now: Download

Original filename: GMLOST.CMF

Other names:

Created on or before:

The track starts off sounding anticipatory, or a bit ominous in a childhood Halloween sense. After about half a minute it transitions into a floaty piece that occupies a space around GMSONG2 or GENTLE.

Known uses

GMKENTUC.CMF

Title: "Old Kentucky Home"

Listen now: Download

Original filename: GMKENTUC.CMF

Other names:

Created on or before:

A jazzed-up arrangement of "Old Kentucky Home".

Known uses

GMRANGE.CMF

{{trackdata |title=Home on the Range |mp3file=GMRange |filename=GMRANGE |altname1= |altname2= |altname3= |altname4= |altname5= |date= }A jazzed-up arrangement of "Home on the Range".

Known uses

GMSPACE.CMF

{{trackdata |title=Space March |mp3file=Strider |filename=SPACE.CMF |altname1=GMSPACE.CMF, |altname2=STRIDER.CMF |altname3= |altname4= |altname5= |date=February 9, 1990 }A well-composed piece full of foreboding and uncertainty.

Known uses

GMSTARFM.CMF

Download

A pastiche of the Star Wars theme, often used for celebratory moments -- say, victory screens.

Known uses

GMTENSHN.CMF

Download

A well-composed, anxious, and anticipatory piece.

Known uses

MECH.CMF

Download

AKA VERYBUSY.CMF. Track from Gregory Janson's MegaZeux predecessor, Labrynth of Zeux [sic]. Sounds like busy industry and machinery.

Known uses

RUNNING.CMF

Download

AKA DINOKILL.CMF. Keith Schuler's theme to Scenario Software's game Dark Ages. Often used for boss music.

Known uses

SAGAIA.CMF

Download

A strong, flexible movement theme that calls to mind Zuntata.

Known uses

SPOOKY.CMF

Download

AKA DOOMBEL2.CMF. A driving, ambitious arrangement of Depeche Mode's "Behind the Wheel", off of the 1987 album Music for the Masses. The track has a very memorable melody, here comprised mostly of ringing bells. The main problem with the track is the noisy sting at the start. Occasionally it fails to resolve correctly, resulting in the entire track being corrupted throughout the level. Often this results in grating metallic buzzes and hums. A very frequently used track.

Known uses