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Experience Mega Man 2’s boss theme in a new and relaxing way

Oct 04, 2017 // Kellen Haney

There are times where we could all use a little soothing music to help drift off to sleep after a busy day. Fortunately, Prescription for Sleep: Fight for Your Dreams is just what Dr. Light ordered, featuring relaxing renditions of familiar boss and battle tunes from various video games to take that edge off and help you get a good night’s rest. Read on for a clip featuring the “Boss” track of Mega Man 2 like you’ve never heard it before, and for more info on where to pre-order the full album of re-imagined video game tunes presented by Scarlet Moon Records .

Arranged, performed, and recorded by GENTLE LOVE, the appropriately-named “Boss” track from Mega Man 2 flips the tone of this iconic 8-bit track that symbolizes Mega Man’s high-octane battles into a serene melody that puts you at ease with an elegant saxophone and piano arrangement. If you enjoyed what you heard in the clip above, you’ll be happy to know the twelve track album is coming soon – you can pre-order it on BandCamp ahead of the album’s release on October 10 th.

Norihiko Hibino, who plays the saxophone for GENTLE LOVE, has some insight into the track as well. “We were inspired greatly by Steve Reich’s music, as this minimal and repetitive approach perhaps creates a feeling of ‘Justice for humanity towards robots.’” Long-time fans may recognize this as a long-running theme throughout the Mega Man series, and you’re sure to enjoy the full track when it makes its debut on the 10 th.

Look no further than Mega Man Legacy Collection to experience the original tune, made to get you pumped up as you take down Robot Masters in Mega Man 2! For more info and additional albums in the Prescription for Sleep series, be sure to check out Scarlet Moon Records . Fight on, Mega Man – for everlasting peace, and for sweet dreams.