Sombor Summers, by Balkan Bleeps

Sombor Summers

by Balkan Bleeps

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Sombor Summers is an arrangement of "U tom Somboru," a tune about the city/town of Sombor, where my mother grew up. It's an example of "starogradska muzika," or "old city music," a style of music popular in urban centers in the Balkans over the past couple centuries. I was lucky enough to learn this tune on the tamburica from Sombor native Zvonko Markovinović when visiting there many years ago. I am delighted that the tremolo on the 2xLSDJ Gameboys matches so well with the tremolo of the tamburica! Some electric violin adds some flavor as well.

This arrangement presents three iterations of the tune - slow, medium, and fast. The "slow" arrangement stays true to the traditional tune, and lacks percussion. The "medium" arrangement reinterprets the tune in a 7/8 meter, popular in other Balkan sub-genres. And the "fast" arrangement is all oompah oompah four-to-the-floor. The main melody is mixed with new original sections to keep things interesting.

This tune is dedicated to Zvonko Markovinović and to my mom, Nada Rakić!

P.S. Check out the companion game, Sombor Sprint, over on itch.io! (browncanstudios.itch.io/sombor-sprint)

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released May 2, 2023

Nikola Whallon: Arranger, Performer
James Vitz-Wong: Mixing, Mastering
NOP: Album Art

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Balkan Bleeps Seattle, Washington

Chiptune and VGM veteran Nikola Whallon throws together a new project of "Balkan Chiptune" music, showcasing groovy traditional folk tunes and multi-instrumental prowess.

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Retrograd

Mar 2024
Sombor Summers

May 2023
Mostar Mixup

Mar 2023
Insomnia

Mar 2022

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