Super Metroid: Relics of the Chozo
Comments from album director Ari Asulin (Protricity)
Album freely available at http://smproject.ocremix.org

Relics of the Chozo is a project aimed at producing a collective and collaborative interpretation of the soundtrack of Super Metroid. However, each individual piece, despite being a unique standalone work of its own, is also a part of a larger scheme arranged to create an ambiance of continuity; one large song, if you will. The project could be thought of in terms of a progression of events/sentiments/stages of every relevant theme from Super Metroid for the Super Nintendo.

That's about it! Enjoy the show!

- Ari Asulin (Protricity)

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01. Protricity - "Premonition of Fell Purpose"
Source: "Opening (Destroyed Science Academy Research Station)"

The introductory track in this album sets the forboding mood through ominous sounds and progressive rhythms.

02. Vig - "So It Begins..."
Source: "Theme of Super Metroid"

03. Suzumebachi, Protricity - "Hostile Abduction"
Source: "Big Boss Confrontation BGM (Ridley, Draygon)"

A hostile interpretation of Ridley's escape from the space platform is realized through harsh industrial beats and dangerous leads in this fast-paced collaboration.

04. Protricity - "Putting Down on Zebes"
Source: "Planet Zebes - Crateria Arrival"

As Samus lands on Zebes for the second time, the perilous ambiance surrounds her in this slow-moving, yet spacial track as she proceeds from the weather-beaten surface into the boding caves of Crateria.

05. Protricity - "Evil Aroused"
Source: "Crateria - Space Pirates Appear"

Within the cool, capricious caves of Crateria, Samus's lone movement goes not unwatched. The presence of evil is everywhere in this unsettling song. The ominous voices and steady rhythms push Samus towards the inevitable terror awaiting.

06. Protricity - "Full of Life"
Source: "Brinstar - Plant Overgrowth Area"

Entering Brinstar again, the sharp contrast is evident. Life is bustling here. Plants and roots explore all paths and creatures regard Samus with ill motives. This song represents an active Brinstar with a fast beat and constant changes.

07. Jason Covenant - "Unsettling Nature"
Source: "Small Boss Confrontation BGM (Spore-Spawn, Botsoon)"

Not all nature is peaceful. There is indeed an unsettling nature to this particular of nature. Jason describes this jerky malicious creature in this bunglesome and fast paced track.

08. Danny Baranowsky, Protricity - "Traversing the Beyond"
Source: "Space Warrior - Samus Aran's Theme"

Back on the surface, the weather has calmed. Samus traverses the moist expanse of terrain on the surface of Crateria. A very open track; Danny describes the account of Samus's exploration with distant brass and triumphant rhythms.

09. Protricity - "Vast Inner Depths of Brinstar"
Source: "Brinstar - Red Soil Wetland Area"

10. Protricity - "Sudden Death"
Source: "Big Boss Confrontation BGM (Kraid, Crocomire, Phantoon)"

11. Protricity - "A Change and a Passing"
Sources: "Mysterious Statue Chamber," "Tourian"

12. Children of the Monkey Machine - "Metal Fatigue"
Source: "Wrecked Ship"

13. Avien - "Noumenon"
Source: "Maridia - Rocky Underground Water Area"

14. Protricity - "Ebb Tide Manifest"
Source: "Maridia - Quicksand Underground Water Area"

15. Children of the Monkey Machine - "Pyroclastica"
Source: "Norfair - Scorching Lava Area"

16. ella guro - "Braving the Flames"
Source: "Norfair - Ancient Ruins Area"

17. Protricity, zyko - "Perceived by Cold Intelligence"
Source: "Mother Brain"

18. Protricity - "Escaping Retribution"
Source: "Escape"

19. Danny Baranowsky - "The Galaxy Is at Peace..."
Sources: "Ending," "Samus Aran Appearance Fanfare"