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Description Happy New Year 2015!

Here's the webcam collection of year 2014! Did you miss any?

Those who are not familiar with this tradition, I change my webcam every Monday. So keep checking my webcam during 2015 too!

Earlier WebCams:

 
(DAMMIT dA! Why can't I do simple links anymore?)

This year I had a theme for whole year... VIDEO GAME MUSIC! I chose 52 video game music pieces I like and drew a picture inspired it. Each pic was, of course, posted with the music accompanying it. These are not my top 52 VG music or anything. I tried to choose as many pieces from as many series as I could. The idea was more to introduce people to some great music. I also chose my favorite version of the music. There are some original versions, official remixes or even fan remixes. But hey! What's the point talking about the music if you can't hear it? So, have a link to the whole playlist I collected during 2014! Have over 2h of amazing video game music to listen to!

www.youtube.com/playlist?list=…

I'd also like to say something about my choices....

First, I never really played FF games or other JPRPGs so there aren't much music from those games. Most of these are from games and series I've grown with. Tho there are a couple music pieces I discovered recently, even during 2014!

There is also three series I want to give special mention:

Donkey Kong Country David Wise is a genius these three pieces I chose, Aquatic Ambiance, Sticker brush Symphony and Mining Melancholy are one of my favourite VG music and music in general. If I were to send to a deserted island with only one video game soundtrack, I think I would pick his works.

Castlevania I bought the first Castlevania Game Boy Advance "Nes Classic" game JUST BECAUSE OF IT'S MUSIC. Now that is a mark of amazing video game soundtrack.

Mario series *sigh* I mostly chose these randomly but I made sure to start and end with Mario pieces. The first one, "Mushroomy Kingdom" is definitely the most well know video game music piece and I think it deserved the start spot. Then, "staff roll/ ending of Mario 64". This... Is a very special VG music for me. Mario 64 was THE game that got me into gaming in the first place and even to this day I get emotional when I hear this music. It's a perfect ending music for this game that still holds a special place in my heart. You can also see that there are a lot of Mario music on this list. And for a good reason I think. I don't think I've ever heard a Mario tune I can't stand listening to. Super Mario Galaxy soundtrack is one of the best music works I've ever listened to.

And that's it... I also tried to use a same drawing style the whole year. I wanted to try this... "Sketchy pastel" type of thing. I loved using it first but I did got a bit bored at the end and I think it shows in some works. But there are a couple pics I really like.

So? What do I have store for next year? Well, I know for sure I will not stick with the same drawing style. XD Happy New Year 2015!
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Comments: 66

Axel230 [2015-01-15 02:10:40 +0000 UTC]

This has become one of the pieces I look forward to each year .

Still can't defeat Airman huh? (Only non-VG music here). Surprised of not seeing any Megaman X or Guilty Gear songs here but the amount of DK makes up for that (Wise!!!) .

Amazing how you kept them all fit to a specific theme, they all look great.

I'm saving that playlist and setting it to repeat!

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Twero [2015-01-10 22:01:51 +0000 UTC]

I missed a couple this year, but dang, I shall agree with you, David Wise is a freaking GENIUS! I bet you have checked out his compositions for Tropical Freeze, no? The guy didn't lose his juicy yet.

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TamarinFrog In reply to Twero [2015-01-11 08:55:59 +0000 UTC]

I have the game but gosh I haven't finished it! D:

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woissnet [2015-01-07 17:19:07 +0000 UTC]

Ooooh, can I have a bigger version of that Explorers of Sky piece? I love that game to pieces.^^

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woissnet In reply to woissnet [2015-01-07 19:43:46 +0000 UTC]

's okay
Keep doing great work.^^
(I couldn't write a reply until now because the cat was lying on my keyboard. xD)

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TamarinFrog In reply to woissnet [2015-01-07 17:46:02 +0000 UTC]

Oh sorry. I don't have bigger versions saved.

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Dancing-Kitten [2015-01-04 20:37:34 +0000 UTC]

I may have to steal this idea from you, I love it a lot! These are ultra charming,

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TamarinFrog In reply to Dancing-Kitten [2015-01-05 06:17:14 +0000 UTC]

Please, feel free to.

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PinkBuizel [2015-01-04 18:26:16 +0000 UTC]

I always love seeing these! They're so cool to look at and fun to see every week >w<

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HazelFighter [2015-01-04 01:52:17 +0000 UTC]

Way Cool!  

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thesparksbro [2015-01-03 05:25:39 +0000 UTC]

Alright, since 2012, I have not missed a single one yet^^

And you've inspired me to start doing this as well!

Also how did you getting the music player to appear at the bottom of each webcam pic this year? Cuz I'm going to do that this year too.

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TamarinFrog In reply to thesparksbro [2015-01-03 09:01:16 +0000 UTC]

Good job! And so happy to hear that! It's a great patience practice.

And here is a tutorial I used: Mini Youtube Player embeddable code

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Dragonith [2015-01-02 02:22:11 +0000 UTC]

These are always fun to look at.

Happy New Year!

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TheOneAndOnlyRaptor [2015-01-01 19:59:59 +0000 UTC]

Nice! I see you put lots of Kirby music in; Kirby has had some of my favorite video game music ever, including: Dyna Blade's Theme, Fangora Boss fight, Meta Knight's Revenge

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KayVeeDee [2015-01-01 19:12:08 +0000 UTC]

Oho, this is an interesting idea for webcams! And I must say, all of these look wonderful ! I especially like Cynthia and her Garchomp; such dynamic composition! surprisingly I don't even like Cynthia much at all, haha xD
Happy New Year! Here's to another wonderful 365 days!! <3

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SnowHawk7 [2015-01-01 19:11:42 +0000 UTC]

Ah why do I always miss these as they appear during the year!? 

Oh well. Some very nice choices here. I especially love the Ratchet and Clank music. 

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Wanderer619 [2015-01-01 18:35:40 +0000 UTC]

Sweet

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crackajinx [2015-01-01 15:40:27 +0000 UTC]

I named most of them.

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SeriousJupiter [2015-01-01 14:58:19 +0000 UTC]

I always miss most of these, so I love this tradition of yours. Happy New Year!

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NuzZee [2015-01-01 13:26:26 +0000 UTC]

Aaaaah! Silent Hill!

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confusedkangaroo [2015-01-01 12:39:29 +0000 UTC]

Thanks to this certain vide game music has been brought to me attention and I love them! Your webcams are so awesome!

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pokediginut [2015-01-01 06:04:43 +0000 UTC]

Hey since you like "Hikari" from Kingdom hearts 1, what do you think of this song, "Passion Orchestra" from Kingdom Hearts II. It was composed in the same essence Hikari was. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vj9UDn… Its hard to tell which one you like better because they both sound so good, 

Sorry if I sound a little nutty . . . I always geek out over Kingdom Hearts because well . . . It's not even an exaggeration in the slightest when I say that the series literally touched my heart and helped change my life . . . I can honestly say without a doubt that I would not be who I am as a person without this game series . . . And whenever I hear Hikari and this piece here I always remember that . . . . .I sound crazy don't I Tammy . . .

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TamarinFrog In reply to pokediginut [2015-01-01 09:05:02 +0000 UTC]

It is quite nice.

And I can relate. While I am not that nutty about pokemon, I know I wouldn't be here where I am now without the series. It has affected my drawing skills so much.

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pokediginut In reply to TamarinFrog [2015-01-01 20:46:46 +0000 UTC]

Pokemon still holds a special place in your heart though I can tell. ^^

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LE-the-Creator [2015-01-01 05:19:39 +0000 UTC]

2014 shall forever be remembered as the year we received not one but two Klonoa pictures from our ol' Tammy.

Hey hey, here's to a new year full of possibilities!

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TamarinFrog In reply to LE-the-Creator [2015-01-01 08:57:35 +0000 UTC]

HAHA! I should draw something proper from the series. XD I was one of the first games I played after Mario 64.

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dragmundis [2015-01-01 05:10:59 +0000 UTC]

Happy New Year, Tammy!

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Rafael-Linoone [2015-01-01 04:47:43 +0000 UTC]

Happy New Year for you and all your Team!!! :3

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Rafael-Linoone [2015-01-01 04:45:08 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic!!!! ^///^

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PCX-Art [2015-01-01 03:50:38 +0000 UTC]

"(DAMMIT dA! Why can't I do simple links anymore?)"

I know right! It's especially annoying to those of us who don't have Premom Membership cos the thumbnails brake as soon as the thing is posted. What's the point of even having the "Thumb" code, if the Link code dos the EXACT SAME BLOODY THING!

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RockingBlur [2015-01-01 03:50:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank goodness you saved all of the tracks that inspired each Webcam as well, I missed most of them this year! But hell yeah, video game music!!

I wish you and everyone in here a very happy and productive 2015!    

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Eggdis [2015-01-01 02:47:51 +0000 UTC]

Ooo Mining melancholy brings back memories

I used to have so much trouble getting trough the mines ahaha
Especially the cart level

Mmm now i'm tempted to thow my PS3 aside and plug in my snes again for some good 'ol nostalgia

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Subbie-I [2015-01-01 02:29:05 +0000 UTC]

Inb4 Ice Climbers webcam for the whole of January 2015.

But really, I love how this webcam feels a little different compared to previous years. It feels like more crayon is used, a nice nostalgic and kiddy feel!

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TheCrimsonCriminal In reply to Subbie-I [2015-01-01 04:43:31 +0000 UTC]

"Ice Climbers webcam for the whole of January 2015"

i mean i don't think anybody would object to that c:

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Subbie-I In reply to TheCrimsonCriminal [2015-01-01 05:49:14 +0000 UTC]

Me too. I want to see how she will celebrate it.

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Twinsnake-Coatl [2015-01-01 02:09:13 +0000 UTC]

Happy 2015.

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ReddZArtz [2015-01-01 01:40:34 +0000 UTC]

VERDANTURF!!! yyeeEEAAA

also, glados yes <3

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Piranhartist [2015-01-01 00:47:15 +0000 UTC]

Aaagh the dedication to your webcam pieces is seriously awesome ;v; All of them feel simple yet detailed at the same time, and it's a really awesome way of capturing the progression of your work with this style throughout the year!

Also the idea of drawing scenes based on the actual music pieces from games you've listened to is something I've wanted to try for such a long time. Pretty much 90% of what I listen to is ALL from video games, so I've got a lot of nonsense I could pick from x,D I demotivated myself from the idea quite a while back though because of a music art meme where you'd only be able to complete the picture within the time frame of the song itself So if I went back to the idea I'd want at least an hour to try and spend on it
Did you have the song itself playing as you worked on these pieces? Or did you just keep it in mind as you worked and have other sorts of things in the background? :0

Very awesome job with all of these! And can't wait to see what'll be in store for next year.~

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TamarinFrog In reply to Piranhartist [2015-01-01 08:55:25 +0000 UTC]

Yep, I searched for the music and listened to it while working with these. These took me around... 15-30 mins each. So sometimes I just searched for 1 hour loops of the song. XD

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13lackout [2015-01-01 00:34:07 +0000 UTC]

Let me guess the 3 Kirby ones before I watch the video!

Butter Building from Kirby's Adventure, Gourmet Race and King Dedede's Theme from Kirby Super Star, Fountain of Dreams from Super Smash Bros Melee, and the Squeak Squad Theme from Kirby Squeak Squad.

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pokediginut [2015-01-01 00:33:34 +0000 UTC]

I've never played any Klonoa games but he sure looks cute ^^

I remember going against Cynthia with my Infernape too ^^

Oh snap, you have my song "Hikari" from Kingdom Hearts! Girl I love this song till the day I die! I always listen to it for inspiration.

Oh no, now your gonna make me remember and cry . . . Disappearing, my partner Riolu crying and begging me not to go . . . I really did cry, especially with that music . . I adored the whole Explorers of Sky soundtrack ^^ Especially the Sky Jukebox feature . . . It's so funny, i too was a Chimchar and Riolu was my beloved partner . .

Bastion, Ratchet and Clank, Smash Bros, Lance the Dragon Master, Sonic, you sure adore Video game music as I have. Hey have you heard "Build that Wall"? from Bastions soundtrack? It's my favorite song from that album and the lyrics fit the game so well.

I implore you though, while you may not play them, please listen to the Final Fantasy soundtracks, they are literally among some of the most beautiful video game soundtracks ever, as is the Halo soundtrack. 

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D-Rock92 [2015-01-01 00:30:44 +0000 UTC]

So many represented franchises.

I haven't played many DK games, mainly just one on the Game Boy. I'm about to see if I could find the music from that one I really liked.

Again, not much exposure to Castlevania, just Symphony of the Night (great game and music, in my opinion), and Simon's Quest (interesting experiment, at least). Just one thing; Bloody Tears.

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QAtheAuthoress [2014-12-31 23:53:28 +0000 UTC]

Kingdom hearts?

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NezuKunoichi [2014-12-31 23:52:47 +0000 UTC]

I thought one of them was Ba'ul from Tales of Vesperia, but looking at the playlist, it must be the Wind Fish instead. Very cool either way, and all of the webcam pictures have fantastic use of perspective. I love the sketchiness of every piece as well.

I feel like the last webcam compilation was posted not so long ago. It's amazing that it's already been a year.

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DrDewott [2014-12-31 23:34:21 +0000 UTC]

I DIDNT EVEN REALISE HOW MANY SuPERMARIOS THERE WAS

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3jaustin [2014-12-31 23:09:38 +0000 UTC]

Wha must the cake be a lie to those who don't cheat?

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Sidnoea [2014-12-31 22:55:53 +0000 UTC]

...Holy crap, it's already been an entire year since the last one of these? o_o

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Pieman12234 [2014-12-31 22:52:12 +0000 UTC]

COOL!

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Weazel75 [2014-12-31 22:45:16 +0000 UTC]

As for the linking thing, it's weird. Usually, there are options to change a deviation to a simple link. However, very long and thin deviations, like the webcam deviations, aren't wide enough for the options to properly appear. So the only thing you had is the x to remove them, right? I had the same issue when I was posting my summary of art for this year, the deviation for January was too narrow.

Some areas that allow you to resize linked deviations, like journals, can be worked around by making the image wide enough for the option to properly appear. For some reason though, descriptions don't seem to have that option. >>

In short, deviantArt is a functional website programmed by competent individuals.

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TamarinFrog In reply to Weazel75 [2015-01-01 08:53:10 +0000 UTC]

Ah, yes! That happened here exactly. Yeah, I wish we could still do our own html link codes. :C

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