
Hillbilly Malware
A bluegrass 8-bit soundtrack blending banjo, fiddle, and chiptune. Underground hoedowns meet pixel melodies, giving Core Keeper caves a toe-tapping, mining-groove vibe.
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19 songs
3:08

Pickaxe Jig
v4.5+
A fast, banjo-driven melody woven into a square-wave lead, layered with NES-style arpeggios, The song bounces at 140 BPM, using syncopated banjo rolls blended with chiptune basslines to mimic a mining rhythm, The banjo and mandolin trade licks, with 8-bit harmonies accenting like gems sparkling, Perfect for capturing the joyful grind of digging deep tunnels, the track loops seamlessly for gameplay immersion, keeping energy upbeat while never overwhelming
5:25

Pickaxe Jig Part 2
v4.5+
A fast, banjo-driven melody woven into a square-wave lead, layered with NES-style arpeggios, The song bounces at 140 BPM, using syncopated banjo rolls blended with chiptune basslines to mimic a mining rhythm, The banjo and mandolin trade licks, with 8-bit harmonies accenting like gems sparkling, Perfect for capturing the joyful grind of digging deep tunnels, the track loops seamlessly for gameplay immersion, keeping energy upbeat while never overwhelming
4:24

Glowshroom Waltz
v4.5+
A quirky 3/4 waltz where fiddle meets pulse-wave melodies, evoking glowing mushrooms swaying in caves, The fiddle takes the lead with long sliding notes, echoed by a chiptune countermelody, while pizzicato mandolin plucks simulate dripping water, A simple triangle-wave bass grounds the track, making it loop-friendly, It feels mystical, warm, and slightly eerie, balancing whimsy with underground mystery
3:59

A quirky 3/4 waltz where fiddle meets pulse-wave melodies, evoking glowing mushrooms swaying in caves, The fiddle takes the lead with long sliding notes, echoed by a chiptune countermelody, while pizzicato mandolin plucks simulate dripping water, A simple triangle-wave bass grounds the track, making it loop-friendly, It feels mystical, warm, and slightly eerie, balancing whimsy with underground mystery
3:33

Cavern Reel
v4.5+
High-energy reel at 160 BPM, with banjo and 8-bit leads dueling in call-and-response, The chiptune arpeggios add a crunchy “fiddle drone” beneath a stomping square-wave kick, Occasional syncopated pauses add drama, like stumbling into an enemy in the dark, It’s fast, bright, and perfect for tense exploration moments
2:03

Cavern Reel Part 2
v4.5+
High-energy reel at 160 BPM, with banjo and 8-bit leads dueling in call-and-response, The chiptune arpeggios add a crunchy “fiddle drone” beneath a stomping square-wave kick, Occasional syncopated pauses add drama, like stumbling into an enemy in the dark, It’s fast, bright, and perfect for tense exploration moments
2:42

Minecart Breakdown
v4.5+
Built around a galloping 2/4 rhythm, this track mirrors the rattling of minecarts, Banjo strums create a percussive drive while square-wave chirps imitate squeaky wheels, Fiddle-like synth leads soar above, with occasional downward glissando effects mimicking screeching brakes, It’s playful chaos, great for action sequences
2:49

Built around a galloping 2/4 rhythm, this track mirrors the rattling of minecarts, Banjo strums create a percussive drive while square-wave chirps imitate squeaky wheels, Fiddle-like synth leads soar above, with occasional downward glissando effects mimicking screeching brakes, It’s playful chaos, great for action sequences
4:27

Slow and tender at 90 BPM, blending soft mandolin fingerpicking with dreamy chiptune pads, The melody is simple, looping like a music box, designed to feel calming after intense gameplay, A subtle fiddle line hums like a lullaby, and bit-crushed harp samples sparkle gently, Perfect for safe zones or player camps
3:36

Slow and tender at 90 BPM, blending soft mandolin fingerpicking with dreamy chiptune pads, The melody is simple, looping like a music box, designed to feel calming after intense gameplay, A subtle fiddle line hums like a lullaby, and bit-crushed harp samples sparkle gently, Perfect for safe zones or player camps
2:08

Gritstone Rag
v4.5+
A syncopated ragtime-inspired tune, fusing old-time bluegrass humor with 8-bit quirkiness, The main theme uses banjo and NES square-lead in unison, while the bass alternates between upright slap and crunchy triangle-wave pulses, It’s jaunty, catchy, and keeps a toe-tapping groove that makes repetitive mining fun
2:19

Gritstone Rag Part 2
v4.5+
A syncopated ragtime-inspired tune, fusing old-time bluegrass humor with 8-bit quirkiness, The main theme uses banjo and NES square-lead in unison, while the bass alternates between upright slap and crunchy triangle-wave pulses, It’s jaunty, catchy, and keeps a toe-tapping groove that makes repetitive mining fun
3:06

Rootbound Hoedown
v4.5+
Upbeat fiddle tune at 150 BPM, backed by stomping digital kick and square-wave banjo imitations, Layers of harmonized 8-bit leads create the hoedown “party” atmosphere, with sudden breakdowns mimicking banjo solo spots, A triangle-wave bass stomps like boots on wooden floors, Feels like a subterranean barn dance
2:43

Upbeat fiddle tune at 150 BPM, backed by stomping digital kick and square-wave banjo imitations, Layers of harmonized 8-bit leads create the hoedown “party” atmosphere, with sudden breakdowns mimicking banjo solo spots, A triangle-wave bass stomps like boots on wooden floors, Feels like a subterranean barn dance
5:48

Ore Vein Variations
v4.5+
Experimental instrumental where arpeggiated chip chords cycle like ore veins branching, Banjo fingerpicking loops underneath, giving organic texture against the synthetic 8-bit layers, Occasionally, mandolin and fiddle chime in, accenting key moments with short phrases, It’s hypnotic and designed for long exploration sequences
2:14

Stalactite Shuffle
v4.5+
Swingy shuffle groove with syncopated banjo stabs, 8-bit snare claps, and pulse-wave fiddle leads, Melodic fragments “drip” like water from cave ceilings, with reverb-style echo effects, The tempo sits at 120 BPM, making it laid-back but groovy, Loops endlessly without becoming intrusive, a playful shuffle for exploration
3:17

Swingy shuffle groove with syncopated banjo stabs, 8-bit snare claps, and pulse-wave fiddle leads, Melodic fragments “drip” like water from cave ceilings, with reverb-style echo effects, The tempo sits at 120 BPM, making it laid-back but groovy, Loops endlessly without becoming intrusive, a playful shuffle for exploration
5:24

Finale piece that ties the album together: a slow, majestic tune with fiddle lead supported by sweeping arpeggiated chiptune chords, Mandolin strums give it warmth while 8-bit bass sustains the heartbeat, At 100 BPM, it’s more contemplative, designed to accompany moments of discovery or victory, A blend of nostalgia and epicness, this is the “theme song” of the set
3:21

Finale piece that ties the album together: a slow, majestic tune with fiddle lead supported by sweeping arpeggiated chiptune chords, Mandolin strums give it warmth while 8-bit bass sustains the heartbeat, At 100 BPM, it’s more contemplative, designed to accompany moments of discovery or victory, A blend of nostalgia and epicness, this is the “theme song” of the set
