Composer Kristofer Maddigan
went back in time
with the original soundtrack
for the video game
Cuphead. Released
back in September,
the 56 song soundtrack
(FIFTY SIX!)
features almost
three hours of jazz,
ragtime, calypso blues,
and big band breakdowns.
The soundtrack
features dozens
of musicians, ranging
from tuba to clarinet
to piccolos to pianos,
and is currently
the Billboard charts
for jazz albums.
Since I haven't
played the video game
created by Studio MDHR,
I had to check it out,
and while searching
for a trailer,
I stumbled upon
a 45 minute
speed run.
I found myself
watching the entire thing.
Battling potatoes,
tombstones, genies,
birds, and so many more.
The animation, like the music,
is reminiscent of early
American cartoons, feeling like
a vintage return
to yesteryear.
What a surreal delight.
I might need
to buy an Xbox.
Until then, I'll listen
to the soundtrack.
