Title Screen (Remix) - Pokémon Red & Blue by Jacob Koonce

Today is my birthday! :D

I can't think of a better way to celebrate my life than to share music with you.

In honor of Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu & Eevee coming out tomorrow I decided to remix this classic video game song. The "Title Screen" of the original Pokémon Red & Blue games for Gameboy has always held a special place in my heart. I thought it fitting to release this on my birthday as we travel back to the Kanto region where my passion for the franchise began.

Fun Facts:

✦ I was 5 years old when Pokémon Red & Blue were released in North America.

✦ The Pokémon themed Game Boy Color featured in the album image was my first handheld video game console which I received as a gift along with Pokémon Red version.

✦ My first starter Pokémon was Charmander.

✦ My favorite Pokémon games growing up were Ruby & Sapphire. Looking back, my favorites are now HeartGold & SoulSilver.

✦ This remix is inspired by many different versions of the original song and brings together various elements from each of them. (See references)

References:

Pokémon Red & Blue Music: Opening Theme
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdJQopRuH1E

Title Screen - Pokémon Fire Red & Leaf Green Music Extended
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmm4_FPTiiY

Pokémon Stadium - Super Smash Bros. Melee Music Extended
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LF1Znm7xR5Q

Pokémon Main Theme - Super Smash Bros. Brawl
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaaD9CnWgig

Pokemon Main Theme (Orchestral)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxzY57ImZdQ

Title Screen - Pokémon Origins Music Extended
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C35dwH4vce8