History AwesomeMusic / JakeKaufman

** [[https://virt.bandcamp.com/track/fighting-with-all-of-our-might Fighting With All Our Might]] is the theme for the various BonusBoss battles and is suitably intense and fast-paced.

* [[http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR02112 "Baal Bhaanga"]], a remix of "She's Got Moves" from ''Shantae: Risky's Revenge'' takes the Bollywood influences of the original and amps them UpToEleven!

* The sequel, ''Shantae: Risky's Revenge'', also has a great soundtrack that builds upon some of the original tunes. The best part: [[http://www.biglionmusic.com/shantae-ost-download/ you can download the entire soundtrack for free!]] The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPxO3VWXYCQ Boss Battle]] music is not only longer, but it has an amazing choice of instrumentation!
* ''Shantae and the Pirate's Curse'' continues the trend of one-upping the previous game's music, most notably with [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWWB_BBtrTs yet another excellent rendition of Burning Town, called We Love Burning Town]] and the ''Franchise/{{Castlevania}}''-esque "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nm70ikXcok8 Rave in the Grave]]".

** ''VideoGame/MightyFlipChamps'': Most people know [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_Jsy79B7xM Up Next]] as the {{Leitmotif}} for the entire company. And why not? It's such a cool little jingle!
** ''VideoGame/MightyMilkyWay'': [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=if5BWs1UF-M The Title Theme]], which has singing from [[{{Music/Vocaloid}} Megurine Luka]]!
** ''VideoGame/MightySwitchForce'': Virt really outdid himself with both of these games' soundtracks. Special mention goes to [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHh85g7MwG4 Yummy]] from the first game, and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15vZ7aGbb7I Got2BAStar]] from the second.

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxgwZiCM6wA The Main Theme]] is just as awesome as ever.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncw8DunZLlw Space Dojo 1]], based off the second stage from the first game.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBjOB7uanhg Skullmageddon]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32fJFMLJmSA Haunted Forest]], and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNGvhB3_kvU Giga Skullmageddon]], based off the cave theme from the NES version of the first game.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwWFjc65Vwk Laboratory 1]], based off the Mission 1 theme from the second game.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2WLw-b2AUA Tube Ride]], based off the palace theme from the first game. Hang ten, dudes!
** In addition to remixes, there are plenty of original songs that wouldn't be out of place in the 80's. For starters, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mkdh3625Rwg Firebird]].
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vl9Nz-X4M68 Neon Jungle]], a [[Music/StockAitkenWaterman SAW]]-style hi-NRG tune sung by Linda's voice actress.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zze026EoKj8 Glad I Am]] may just be the best original song in the game.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8x1E_1TY8ig Pick Yourself Up and Dance]], an homage to Music/MichaelJackson.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k93kNJKEl4o Dared to Dream]], the ending song, is not only cool, but also a giant SugarWiki/{{Funny Moment|s}}.

** The appropriately epic and nuanced [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysCxbfg1VvY Main Theme]] is a good start.

** The game proper starts you with [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqAYMZSOQao Strike the Earth!]], an energetic and determined tune that nicely conveys Shovel Knight's revitalized spirit for adventure and justice.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uOuLH5xKVc Pridemoor Keep]] gives you fittingly medieval sounds for the equally medieval King Knight.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1kf-OJdvb4 Flying Machine]] is in the running for one of the best themes in the game.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPPXkIHwfyY The Defender]], Black Knight's third battle theme, is quite fitting given the height of the stakes at hand.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yb-1NZyFuSo Fighting With All Our Might]] is the theme for the various BonusBoss battles and is suitably intense and fast-paced.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUmUGasRUbE Backed Into A Corner]] mixes hardcore thrash metal with an element of eerieness to go with the atmosphere of the haunted Hall of Champions.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDJMKv2Old8 La Danse Macabre]] is Specter Knight's stage theme, and manages to give off both a ''Franchise/MegaMan'' and ''Franchise/{{Castlevania}}'' feel.

** Really, just give [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL3EwAfSshusqe65c9JvpID0ZmnJWTQTQ the OST]] a listen, it's well worth the time.

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We can't emphasize this enough: Jake Kaufman (also known as "Virt") has a composing style that is unlike any other. He manages to blend chiptune-style synthesizers with modern instruments to make pieces that have unique sounds and [[EarWorm infectuously memorable melodies]].

* Virt's dream as a child was to make music for a ''{{VideoGame/Contra}}'' game, and he [[PromotedFanboy fulfilled that dream]] with ''Contra 4''.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RN1eftSE9xU The Jungle Theme]] on Easy and Normal mode is cool, though it sounds like a SuspiciouslySimilarSong to the classic Jungle theme. This is intentional, as it's a remix of a chiptune piece that Jake made to specifically sound like Contra. However, if you play on Hard mode, you are treated to [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpZ-G4v55go an AWESOME remix of the original Jungle theme!]]
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hr-MFCszGS4 The Harbor Theme]]

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxgwZiCM6wA The Main Theme]] is just as awesome as ever

* He arranged Manabu Namiki's tracks in ''[[VideoGame/DonPachi DoDonPachi Daifukkatsu]]'' Black Label's arrange mode. Yes, the game is [[NoExportForYou Japan-only]], and Cave hired an AMERICAN composer to mix its music! That alone is an impressive feat.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aesOh9XvYu4 Suburb Armored Green]]
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQ2y67EjyUo The boss theme]]
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACB2eJRGhCY Day of Judgement]]
** And then he went [[SerialEscalation batshit INSANE]] with the TrueFinalBoss theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTmSKGRG9RI No Remorse.]]

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQ_YfhfX6mM The Main Theme]]

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNkuoG73o3Y Side Complete]]

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8x1E_1TY8ig Pick Yourself Up and Dance]], an homage to Creator/MichaelJackson.

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k93kNJKEl4o Dared to Dream]], the ending song, is not only cool, but also a giant CrowningMomentOfFunny.

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* To start things off, Virt's work for the game ''VideoGame/{{Shantae}}'' is arguably his most notable soundtrack, given that Shantae is more or less WayForward's mascot. [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEp6GFqSgDY Burning Town]] is a definite fan-favorite.

* Creator/WayForward's series of Mighty titles always have good soundtracks.

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* WayForward's series of Mighty titles always have good soundtracks.
** ''MightyFlipChamps'': Most people know [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_Jsy79B7xM Up Next]] as the {{Leitmotif}} for the entire company. And why not? It's such a cool little jingle!
** ''MightyMilkyWay'': [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=if5BWs1UF-M The Title Theme]], which has singing from [[{{Music/Vocaloid}} Megurine Luka]]!
** ''MightySwitchForce'': Virt really outdid himself with both of these games' soundtracks. Special mention goes to [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHh85g7MwG4 Yummy]] from the first game, and [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15vZ7aGbb7I Got2BAStar]] from the second.

* ''RetroCityRampage'' has some of the best chiptunes to grace a Retraux game. In addition to those composed by Freaky DNA and Norrin Rad, Virt's contributions include:

* ''Shantae and the Pirate's Curse'' continues the trend of one-upping the previous game's music, most notably with [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWWB_BBtrTs yet another excellent rendition of Burning Town, called We Love Burning Town]] and the ''VideoGame/{{Castlevania}}''-esque [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nm70ikXcok8 Rave in the Grave]].