I have always admired people with talent that are not afraid of thinking outside the box when using their gifts. After watching this medley, i was highly impressed! The combination of instrumentation with their vocals creates a feeling of both retro and modern nostalgia! I watched this video several times! The transition of the songs are excellent, and i love the costumes they created for … Continue reading The Superb Mario Medley Is Truly Superb!
I was born and raised in the great state of North Carolina, USA. Being a black child in the southeastern section of the United States, or as we simply call it “The South”, I was exposed to many different experiences in my youth. I remember growing up in the 1980’s in my hometown of Winston-Salem. My family would ride down the streets and smell the … Continue reading Memory Lane Moments Part 4- Coming From Where I’m From, The Beauty In The Struggle
One is Nerdy, the other is Squirdy. Their name itself made me want to inquire more. The dynamic duo of delightful gaming, The power couple of retro fun, Yet when you look deeply into their content they are so much more than just casual gamers on YouTube. They have something special to aspire to. That something special is more than just Nerdy’s pixel Link shirt … Continue reading Nerdy & Squirdy- The Retro Relationship Gone Right! An Official V.R. Review
I truly want to make each of my followers feel like a kid again! That is my overall goal. The nostalgic value of vintage and retro cultures makes people feel good! I do not blog for money or prestige. I write and post content for the people to enjoy, whether it’s one person or 10,000 people. This is why i love Instagram! Instagram is a … Continue reading Follow me on Instagram @vintageretroman
Picture yourself in a Nintendo themed jazz club with a martini in hand (or a lemonade if you are under the legal drinking age.) Now imagine a group of musicians, dressed up as Mario, Luigi, Toad, and Princess Peach along with a host of others. As one plays the keys, another grooves on the percussion. The smooth sounds of horns and other instruments coordinate with … Continue reading A VR review: “Relaxing Super Mario Jazz”
I remember back on the Holiday Season of 1991. The scene was Hanes Mall in Winston-Salem NC. As i reflect back on some of my favorite memories with my dad, this particular recollection stands out to me. There were two kiosks setup outside of KB toys, a very popular toy store back in the 80’s and 90’s. One kiosk had a Super Nintendo playing “Super … Continue reading “Game over”, or is it? How to convert something “tragic” into something “fire”- by VintageRetroman
