Sonic 3's Flying Battery: Music Theory

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A look inside the music theory of Sonic 3's Flying Battery Zone.
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Clips
0:01
Mushroom Hill Transition by KZfaq user Marius Urucu
• Sonic 3 Angel Island R...
Sonic 3 Angel Island Revisited (A.I.R.) - Full Playthrough (Sonic) - No Commentary
0:22 & 1:27 & 4:17
Flying Battery & Death Egg Gameplay by KZfaq User Oppaiman100
• Sonic 3 A.I.R (Sonic) ...
Sonic 3 A.I.R (Sonic) Gameplay
0:59
Azure Lake Gameplay by KZfaq User Retro Master
• Sonic 3 Competition Mo...
Sonic 3 Competition Mode & Beta Music: Sonic 3 Angel Island Revisited (AIR)
1:12
Angel Island Gameplay by KZfaq user FramePlay - Media Conservatory
• Sonic 3 AIR 100% Longp...
Sonic 3 AIR 100% Longplay / Free Footage (Raw Recording)
2:10
Goldeneye Footage by KZfaq user Levan
• N64 - James Bond: Gold...
N64 - James Bond: GoldenEye 007 - LongPlay [4K]
2:40 & 4:57 & 5:56
Flying Battery Knuckles Gameplay by KZfaq User D-Money107
• Sonic 3 A.I.R. (Knuckl...
Sonic 3 A.I.R. (Knuckles Playthrough)
4:22 & 5:46
Knuckles Flying Battery Boss Footage by KZfaq user Minase
• Video
[60FPS] Sonic 3 & Knuckles KNUX LONGPLAY
6:05 & 7:43
Flying Battery Tails Gameplay by KZfaq user TrackerTD
• Sonic 3 AIR (Tails Pla...
Sonic 3 AIR (Tails Playthrough) - No Commentary
7:31
Lava Reef Gameplay by KZfaq user RetroMaster
• Sonic 3 AIR. Sonic And...
Sonic 3 & Knuckles Playthrough (Sonic 3 A.I.R.) - Drop Dash, Super Peel Out, No Damage
8:05
Sonic Mania Flying Battery Gameplay by KZfaq user Cybershell & Knuckles
• Sonic Mania Stream
Sonic Mania Stream
8:57
Barrel of Doom Clip by KZfaq user Creeperswag5
• Sonic 3 A.I.R (Marble ...
Sonic 3 A.I.R (Marble Garden Zone and Carnival Night Zone)
9:04
Flying Battery Gameplay by KZfaq user Oppaiman100
• Sonic & Knuckles (Sega...
Sonic & Knuckles (Sega Genesis/Saturn) Longplay
9:34
Flying Battery Act 2 Deconstruction by KZfaq user carpathia808
• Sonic 3 and Knuckles -...
Sonic 3 and Knuckles - Flying Battery Zone Act 2 - Oscilloscope Deconstruction
Audio
0:01
Zone Clear Jingle from Sonic 3 & Knuckles
0:07
“Mushroom Hill Act 2” from Sonic 3 & Knuckles
0:22 & 1:27 & 2:40 & 2:59 & 4:01 & 6:30 & 7:42
“Flying Battery Act 1” from Sonic 3 & Knuckles
0:59
“Azure Lake” from Sonic 3 & Knuckles
1:11
“Angel Island Act 2” from Sonic 3 & Knuckles
Deconstruction by KZfaq user carpathia808
2:03 & 4:11 & 7:57 & 8:56
“Flying Battery Act 2” from Sonic 3 & Knuckles
2:10
James Bond Theme by Monty Norman
Cover by KZfaq user SquidPhysics
2:16
Goldeneye 007 Title Screen Theme from GoldenEye 007
2:27
File Select Theme from Goldeneye 007
4:06
“Death Egg Act 1” from Sonic 3 & Knuckles
7:31
“Lava Reef Act 2” from Sonic 3 & Knuckles
7:51
“Doomsday Zone” from Sonic 3 & Knuckles
8:04
“Flying Battery Act 1” from Sonic Mania
8:28 & 8:45
“Flying Battery Act 2” from Sonic Mania
9:34
“Flying Battery Act 2” from Sonic 3 & Knuckles
Deconstruction by carpathia808
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Sheet Music Transcription Conventions:
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@Cybershell13 3 жыл бұрын

4:14 Ah yes what an interesting theory...

@thelegendaryjerry1730 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos cyber

@YellowYoshi398 3 жыл бұрын

同性愛者

@qwertyiuwg4uwtwthn 3 жыл бұрын

bruh I think cyber shell is subbed to you dude

@cutman3931 3 жыл бұрын

yes

@JavaCake 3 жыл бұрын

Where is the interesting theory DoIlUs ViDeO

@cliffy9874 3 жыл бұрын

9:05 In Mania, you can actually skip the wait by using Mighty’s ability, but there’s a tradeoff in that you listen to this song for a few seconds less than you would otherwise.

@sprucebadger8229 3 жыл бұрын

also it only takes 2 parachute bombs

@josuray 2 жыл бұрын

this part when i was a kid was brutal cuz i literally backtracked so many times like alex said. 11/10 song tho

@lihzzahrdspeed6631 2 жыл бұрын

Actually in mania the wait is non existent

@mitchtom1409 2 жыл бұрын

it’s so much shorter anyway that i doubt anyone except speedrunners actually bothers though

@TheKingofGames1001 11 ай бұрын

@@sprucebadger8229 5 actually, its shoots 3 at a time.

@xZippy 3 жыл бұрын

"If you can believe it, is that Tee Lopes snuck in the endless mine rhyth-mic-mot-if-in-here."

@someobscuremusicchannel 3 жыл бұрын

do-do-do-do---do---do-do--do---do

@XxROBATOxX 3 жыл бұрын

That same motif is a recurring thing in Sonic Mania. You hear it in the title screen too.

@RikouHogashi 2 жыл бұрын

I see what Tee did there he took shots at SA2 City Escape's music also being Endless Mine that we didn't discover until Generation's "Classic" version

@ChaosKnight7000 2 жыл бұрын

And I find this to be amazing because the punch it adds makes a song I didn't think could be surpassed even better.

@kiromi790 6 ай бұрын

unoriginal comment

@kangusplaysgames 2 жыл бұрын

I always figured 'flying battery' refered to battery cages, like in egg farms. In act 2, you can see hundreds of the animal prison capsules in the background which sent chills down my spine as a young lad

@fakeo 7 күн бұрын

same, except for the chills part

@mvnkycheez 3 жыл бұрын

This is 100% THE most underrated channel on youtube

@user-dm2kh9dc3w 3 жыл бұрын

Fax

@barneyjuniorYT 3 жыл бұрын

I agree

@chasethemaster3440 3 жыл бұрын

Yep

@KBMaximus 3 жыл бұрын

I'm late but yeah

@Dudewas 3 жыл бұрын

Yes agreed!

@danforce4222 3 жыл бұрын

8:42 You actually said it in the rhythm, you genious

@cutman3931 3 жыл бұрын

this rythm is starting to become a meme...

@TheBeLuvdTRex 3 жыл бұрын

As a game developer trying to understand how to compose good music this content is a godsend

@carpathia808 3 жыл бұрын

I'm quite ridiculously late to the party on this one but I love these videos so much and can't wait until the next one!

@FanaticChain Жыл бұрын

Yo it’s the deconstruction guy!

@Pandaboss1 10 ай бұрын

@@FanaticChainI KNOW

@sonictheflexhog6075 10 ай бұрын

I’m 2 years late. lmfao

@Da_Homie_Don 10 ай бұрын

@@sonictheflexhog6075same

@ninten5601 Ай бұрын

YOOOO

@matty6878 3 жыл бұрын

glad to see im not the only one who's felt like i was hearing the "bond theme" every time i hear this theme's zone. the arrangement of the levels and music in S&K was it was originally planned always fascinated me. there has to be a mod out there that tried to recreate the intended design

@skunthundler 3 жыл бұрын

Sonic 3 A.I.R and Sonic 3 Complete have intended zone order options.

@duffman18 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, go download the romhack Sonic 3 Complete. It is THE definitive way to play the full game, and has tons and tons of customisation options, including yes the level order. You can make flying battery zone go in the middle of the first half of the game if you want, and it even has custom level transitions between carnival night, flying battery and ice cap, the original intended transitions. So for example, originally in ice cap zone, the snowboard sonic was to have used would have been one of the doors that exploded off of the flying battery. So in this mod, it you turn the level order to match the original like this, they've edited the graphics of the snowboard to look like a door off flying battery That's the kind of insane attention to detail that Sonic 3 Complete has. I never play anything else anymore, like I don't play the original sonic 3&K game anymore, I only play Sonic 3 Complete, because it's so much better. It's the game it was always originally planned to have been, if they hadn't been forced to split the game into 2. It's just about the best and most professional romhack I've ever seen. It was made by the guy who made Sonic Mania, Christian whitehead, so that should tell you how good it is. Go to the Sonic Retro wiki and download Sonic 3 Complete off there. It doesn't require IPS patching or anything like that. Just download it and open it in an emulator. Or if you have a Mega Drive everdrive cartridge, load the ROM onto there and play it on a real mega drive/genesis, cos it works perfectly 9n original hardware

@metl6929 2 жыл бұрын

When the Flying Battery carpet-bombs you in Angel Island Zone, it's very clearly dark green. But when you finally get to the Battery, it's all grey and orange. I wonder if they would've repainted it if the original order was used.

@russellgxy2905 2 жыл бұрын

I never made that connection before now but it makes sense why I felt this theme was sneaky in a way. Frantic sneak, but sneak nonetheless

@pengil3 Жыл бұрын

@@metl6929 the green bomber might be a different warship entirely, but it’s fun to theorize

@Kitty-hf6vq 3 жыл бұрын

I, someone completely illiterate on anything regarding music, can finally put into words why Flying Bathery zone gave a James Bond type of feel, thanks to your video Thanks for the video, i've learned a lot

@BlindLibrary Ай бұрын

Now just wait for the parachute bombs to clear the... Time Over!

@VideoGameAnimationStudy 3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad I got recommended this channel. I'm fascinated by music theory, hearing how notes match the visuals is a delight! I'm looking forward to more! _(I'd love to hear your thoughts on how Casino Night and Casino Night 2P both go about their approach to the theme)_

@saltendo2177 Жыл бұрын

Casino Night 2P was originally Oil Ocean Zone's theme.

@BlindLibrary Ай бұрын

Possibly like any music from Sonic ROM hacks on the Genesis/MegaDrive?

@pauiepot 3 жыл бұрын

6:20 That is what we call a Harmonic Scale. Harmonies in minor keys often use this raised seventh tone in order to make the music feel more strongly centered on the tonic.

@cactusowo1835 2 жыл бұрын

Scale is just a concept of pairing notes/grades in some way or another, isnt it just using accidentals? Instead of switching scales, which may not seem that dynamic

@VideoGameAnimationStudy 3 жыл бұрын

Subscribed, am an avid watcher of Sonic music theory now. Thank you!

@Illstatefishing 3 жыл бұрын

These songs are timeless, I still play them in my head while I work

@Pinkerton221 3 жыл бұрын

Flying vaporwave zone at the end.

@LewisOlley06 2 жыл бұрын

2:30 This is the exact chord progression of the Mini-Boss for S3&K

@saradogan2607 2 жыл бұрын

And scrap brain an from sonic 1

@Kirbsuno 3 жыл бұрын

4:47 that reference to the meme of someone staring at you with a gun XD

@scrambleavenue3767 3 жыл бұрын

Vibe Check Robotnik

@cactusowo1835 2 жыл бұрын

@Alts'Alts Ño

@YellowYoshi398 3 жыл бұрын

just here waiting for Cybershell to react to being name-dropped in this vid

@Redhog_27 3 жыл бұрын

Well you've got your wish. He commented here a day ago.

@LydianMelody 2 жыл бұрын

It was super nice of you to make this channel just for me. PS: Stumbling on Flying Battery Zone’s ascending 5th James Bond-esque motif is what finally hooked me on playing guitar after 6 months of barely touching it. S3&K songs were the first I learned. It’s funny, I was yearning to hear the songs on “real” instruments, but now I love those 16bit tones just as much lol.

@JahnDavis2734 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great video! Flying Battery is one of my absolute favorite Sonic tracks. That bassline is legendary, and that James Bond chord progression moment always really sells that "infiltrating the enemy base" feel. Absolute a top 5 Sonic track for me, period. Definitely subscribing man, I gotta check out your other stuff.

@Ghosty_Dosty 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I remember your FB remix. It was a flawless victory!

@RikouHogashi 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly, the Bond theme was quite easy to discover in this song because of how extremely Iconic the theme is

@BonitoJoe111 3 жыл бұрын

That "James Bond" melody is also used in Pyramid Cave in SA2.

@borinightmare 2 жыл бұрын

Another James Bond influence! Wow!

@RedReagle 2 жыл бұрын

I just came here from watching the Mushroom Hill video and I realized just how jarring the difference is between the brutish intro stage song we just got before, the "here we go again familiarity" music, and now we're playing this intense, fast paced thrill song, showing you just how wildly different they can get between one stage and another right at the beginning. It's so awesome, it gets you way more excited for this game, the range it can provide so quickly.

@formerlyyaboitom10 3 жыл бұрын

4:57 Sky Sanctuary is included but it's only for the boss battle against Super Mecha Sonic.

@GamingGardevoir 3 жыл бұрын

As far as I’m concerned, that’s just the final ruin

@metazshanstark91 2 жыл бұрын

It's proper term for it's model is Silver Sonic MK-11 not super Mecha Sonic, Mecha Sonic is the one term named for the Sonic CD revision (s) style generation of the roboticized Sonic . I lnow it doesn't make sense entirely of the model named since this revision isn't silver as Sonic 2's revision of the similar model but more advanced for sure, since this one can harvest the power of the Master emerald, but does kinda since it's similar to the former death egg's revision.

@ages9105 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yea I’ve been waiting for this

@Allplussomeminus 2 жыл бұрын

0:02 I thought that was because everything on the ship was electrically charged by a battery. But that makes way more sense.

@MarsTheMellow 2 жыл бұрын

I look away for five seconds and suddenly we're talking about James Bond. What a world we live in.

@xTheGamingGhostx Жыл бұрын

In the opener, that long sustained note followed by the rapid fire notes is subtle brilliance. The long note symbolizes the guns turning to aim at sonic, and the following quick notes symbolize the guns opening fire. The stage theme is literally firing an opening salvo at sonic right as the level starts.

@cactusowo1835 2 жыл бұрын

4:46 lmao, that part killed me. I absolutelly love the lead melody at the start, it wouldn't just sound the same without the tritone at the end.

@helloofthebeach 3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't have found this video if I hadn't specifically been studying Flying Battery's music. How many barnyard animals do I gotta sacrifice to make the Algorithm bless you?

@FieryN8 3 жыл бұрын

LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Easily my favorite zone composition in the entire franchise

@FieryN8 2 жыл бұрын

@Alts'Alts im a s3&k shill, lol

@mrbananaman8032 2 жыл бұрын

Same. So much energy and attitude.

@OrgHedgehog Жыл бұрын

So nobody is talking about how smooth the transition was in 8:56?

@jadendafinger 3 жыл бұрын

getting an upload from you is enough to make a great day even better! Flying Battery is one of my favorite levels in the game. The speedy sections really go well with the music. I wish there were more outdoor sections in the original. didn't catch that first time watching 4:48 Edit: I made my comment less "bot-like" by adding some thoughts relating to the level

@stinkyroadhog1347 2 жыл бұрын

The way the intro note climbs back up really quickly into the next hanging note really sounds so badass. Like for a moment, you thought it wasn't gonna be so intimidating or bad but it reassures you, you're in for a hell of a time here!

@zomby138 3 жыл бұрын

Just binge watched all these. I would like to request Ice Cap zone please :)

@xamit1u 3 жыл бұрын

The rockets never took that long for me.

@jadendafinger 3 жыл бұрын

maybe it's based on where you stand?

@streeterville773 3 жыл бұрын

@ElSonikero They're talking about in the game, genius

@samborton6613 3 жыл бұрын

This and the angel islands are my favorite themes in all of sonic. Great job on the video!

@water594 3 жыл бұрын

I actually interpreted Flying Battery to be literal battery, i.e. one that recharges the Death Egg

@SianaGearz 3 жыл бұрын

I thought it was battery like in Assault and Battery, i.e. being beaten.

@x-mighty7602 3 жыл бұрын

I always thought it was called that because it's where Eggman makes the capsules, which store the animals, that are the batteries to the badniks.

@WildTonyAppears 3 жыл бұрын

I’m blown away. You’ve deconstructed my childhood, analysed it and amplified it in the most incredible way. Thank you!

@GiftzGD Ай бұрын

This song is my all time favorites from the first three sonic games, so ive watched this video multiple times at this point. Music theory has always been fascinating for me

@Ryonic217 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love hearing about the mistakes that the developers made between Sonic 3 and Sonic and Knuckles, especially the music aspects of it

@duckhuntdawg 3 жыл бұрын

I watched your music theory videos yesterday and now there’s a new one today :D

@Lightning-ig2do Жыл бұрын

Probably my favorite Genesis Sonic song. The use of the Major 7th is amazing

@seronymus 3 жыл бұрын

This is an awesome, underrated channel. Tight editing, good clean info, no nonsense. God bless you guys

@BraviaGames 3 жыл бұрын

This is the kind of education the gives me pleasure!

@___8241 3 жыл бұрын

Instant sub. The way you explain this stuff is incredible.

@ping2641 3 жыл бұрын

The first level in a video game that made me feel like a badass (S&K was my first Sonic game!)

@Lach1xn 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing comeback after those few months man. I love watching your videos, and I love Flying Battery’s Themes in general.

@spimbles 2 жыл бұрын

these videos got me interested in music theory. its really fun and interesting to hear just how much thought went into the music of the Sonic games. great work man, your effort paid off

@christiecat5367 2 жыл бұрын

Just discovered this channel, omg! I adore this geek detail into one of my fav game soundtracks!! As a fellow geek, I adore soundtracks, but I've never came across a channel that explains the sheet music behind it! Subscribed!

@cubedtothex 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent analysis! I love these!

@YomiKAyomi 2 жыл бұрын

Well done! Someone is doing a comprehensive music theory on one of the best Sonic Zones ever! I am SO subscribing!

@RadianceMarluxia 3 жыл бұрын

It's a crime how underrated your channel is, I love all these videos even though I have no idea about music theory The use of the endless mine motif in sonic mania absolutely blew my mind. That part of the song always stuck to my brain but I never realised why until now.

@chalkers 2 жыл бұрын

You have no idea how much joy this video gave me. I'm going to subscribe and binge your content.

@arthurvenger 2 жыл бұрын

this is one of my favorite sonic tracks! great video!! rewatching it now with my piano :))

@null_state 2 жыл бұрын

Your channel is amazing. Two of my favorite topics brought together. Thank you so much.

@ImNotVatis 3 жыл бұрын

Bro please keep up these awesome videos! I've always been really interested in the sonic 3 and knuckles music, and this just increased my passion for it by a lot! Keep up the great work!

@jsels777 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure which to be most impressed with: your editing, your knowledgeability of the subject, or your intuitive explanations. Great work here!

@soya_kitchens 2 жыл бұрын

I kept getting you in my recommended list and front page. Apparently, you're actually a very good youtuber! So I am now subscribed.

@rats6136 3 жыл бұрын

my favourite tune from Sonic 3! Great video man

@renjigillihan1995 2 жыл бұрын

Dude your channel is GODLY, I'm so glad I've found it

@erinspirationxo7764 3 жыл бұрын

It's rare that I comment on videos but I've gotta give you your props. This is amazing I binged watched the whole series. Can't wait for the next one, keep up the good work!

@Pickyjonez 2 жыл бұрын

Must have missed this one usual top quality! You had me at the very end, could feel my pulse rising

@acuman99.9 3 жыл бұрын

I love your channel so much. As a sonic fan who loves over thinking music this is literally perfect. Thank you for this.

@vaporwaveskeleton9224 3 жыл бұрын

Your content is fantastic, I hope you post more in the future

@JSevion 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for yet another amazing breakdown

@matheuscastaldi4685 11 ай бұрын

man you deserve a lot of subscriptions... what a channel!!

@Acechao111 2 жыл бұрын

Blows my mind that people can identify and explain this sort of stuff. Truly incredible, does the amazing compositions justice, keep it up man.

@mraltoid19 2 жыл бұрын

I greatly appreciate your videos, thank you for creating them.

@TimScharinger 9 ай бұрын

This video is so good! Great music, great visualization of the music, nice comparison with Bond and at last containing some of the best video game music in the 90's! ❤

@justinjones1475 3 жыл бұрын

I'm happy to see that you're continuing this series

@peppertoni 7 ай бұрын

Cool video!! It's crazy how intricate these old Sonic songs are compositionally

@MHzJr 3 жыл бұрын

my day is saved. thank you.

@kitsunnnneee 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love your videos man, they’re entirely too interesting

@MowLawner 3 жыл бұрын

This was a very interesting and informative breakdown. The similarities to death egg were something I never noticed. This is great. Hoping you’ll do Hydrocity Zone in the near future- probably my favorite pair of tracks in the whole series.

@Dudewas 3 жыл бұрын

This video is fantastic I really appreciate your theme for your channel i’ve been searching for music theory of sonic music and I only had two videos to watch until your champ came out subscribe and I will watch every video that you post Ever great job with everything you are doing Alex!!! You are inspiring me and teaching me exactly what it is that makes me love all of these sonic songs!

@Dudewas 3 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jNCaY8RynpmXj6c.html This is the one it’s by scruffy I see that you replied Alex but I for some reason can’t see the reply on here only in my notifications hope you can see the link I provided

@POOPDOODVR 3 ай бұрын

8:55 Best music transition ive heard

@XBret64 2 жыл бұрын

I've been suggested your videos for I forget how long now, so glad I finally clicked!

@leobaiaeu 3 жыл бұрын

continue with this awesome work bro

@SyntaxTsundere 3 жыл бұрын

YOO YOURE BACK!!!

@brahmdanger8387 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely incredible!

@budgoodrich6000 3 жыл бұрын

What an awesome video. Thank you!!

@mrgamegirl2011 2 жыл бұрын

So great!!! This makes me love the sonic music even more ✨

@townnn-biz 2 жыл бұрын

Really good video. Makes me love this stage even more

@Conradlovesjoy 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like i have found gold with this channel! Great videos!

@futabamajima 3 жыл бұрын

It's always so nice when you upload

@TalkingNerdyWithCJ Жыл бұрын

I play piano, and once you started with something I can understand, I immediately subscribed. I love how others appreciate the potential of instrumental music!

@AlexYardZone Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! Yeah, I think piano works very well as a visual representation of music theory concepts, since it's very spatial and intuitive even for non-piano players. Whereas a Guitar fretboard requires prerequisite info, for example.

@baconlabs 3 жыл бұрын

_EEEAAARRRGHHH_ I think I've been waiting my whole life for a channel like this! I'm somewhat music-illiterate, so videos like this are a really fun way to review stuff I'm unfamiliar with.

@shadow479 2 жыл бұрын

After all these years and most of us despite of enjying so much Sonic's music and yet we never realized how genious they are. Seriously, it blows my mind.