Chiptune Orchestra - "Global War" by Peter Elfinger (Atari POKEY)

I always thought some chiptunes, especially using Atari POKEY, could work as orchestral pieces.
So I decided to orchestrate a few!
The goal is to be as faithful as possible. No notes were added other than octaves or reusing existing chords, to keep the melody intact. A few minor transitions were also added to make the layering more interesting, but this is merely a time aesthetic, not tone.
This is "Global War" by Peter Elfinger. Here's the original: • Peter Elfinger - "Glob...
I could've polished this more but given the obscurity of this piece, I decided to upload it as it is.

[@piotrelfinger8329]

I love this version!

[@1ucasvb]

I really love this music, it's very underrated and I felt it deserved a tribute. I'm glad you liked it, I'm quite honored.

[@SeaJay_Oceans]

Why not polish it ? It will make it Shiny ! 😀

[@1ucasvb]

@@SeaJay_Oceans Still want to revisit at some point! It's just that when you're learning something new, it's best to "complete" projects than to focus on just one for too long.

[@robzworkz3358]

A cat is sneaking past the bailiff to steal the keys in order to free it's master.

[@Clancydaenlightened]

Now look at the entire world around you....

[@Clancydaenlightened]

Modern War seems more of a war of psychology and mind power

[@FishfingerRmx]

Wow , the result is outstanding . Wich software did you use ?
Clotho will be fun with a realistic church organ sound but it will not be in a pokey serie .
I cant wait to hear more .

[@1ucasvb]

In the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis version of Columns, Clotho was made to sound like in an organ. I imagine it with an organ too, but other instruments as well, mostly woodwinds due to the sharpness of the sound in the Master System version, which I prefer.
That being said, I have a lot of chiptunes to orchestrate in different chips and consoles. This project will definitely involve more than POKEY. Stay tuned!