Radiohead’s 1997 Album ‘OK Computer’ Recreated Using Nintendo 64 Game Sounds
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Radiohead fans were in for a treat recently when YouTuber on4word announced that he had recreated the band’s iconic 1997 album ‘OK Computer’ solely using sounds from games released for the Nintendo 64 console. The recreation, which has been named ‘OK Nintendo 64’, features sounds from games such as ‘Super Mario 64’, ‘The Legend Of Zelda: Majora’s Mask’, ‘The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time’, ‘Golden Eye 007’, ‘Banjo Kazooie’, ‘Yoshi’s Story’ and ‘Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards’.
The YouTube video featuring the remakes has visuals from the games that were used in the production, adding an element of nostalgia to the experience. ‘OK Nintendo 64’ includes reimagined versions of classic tracks such as ‘Airbag’, ‘Subterranean Homesick Alien’ and ‘Fitter Happier’, all of which were recreated using the ‘Super Mario 64’ soundtrack. Other tracks on the album, such as ‘Let Down’ and ‘Electioneering’, feature sounds from the popular games ‘The Legend Of Zelda: Majora’s Mask’ and ‘The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time’. The single ‘Karma Police’ has also been reworked with the help of sounds from the ‘Star Fox 64’ game.
on4word’s recreation of ‘OK Computer’ follows on from his previous project in which he solely used sounds from ‘Super Mario 64’ to recreate Radiohead’s 2008 album ‘In Rainbows’. The talented YouTuber has also recreated tracks by other notable artists such as Aphex Twin, showcasing his impressive production skills and attention to detail.
The ‘OK Nintendo 64’ recreation has been met with positive reviews from Radiohead fans, with many commenting on the clever use of video game sounds to recreate the tracks. The project is a tribute to both the iconic album and the beloved Nintendo 64 console, which holds a special place in the hearts of many gaming enthusiasts.
Listeners can enjoy the ‘OK Nintendo 64’ experience on Apple Music,Youtube or alternatively on4word’s Bandcamp page. With the successful completion of two Radiohead album remakes and a selection of tracks from other well-known artists, fans eagerly anticipate on4word’s next project.
