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'''Hyper Potions''' is an American EDM band formed by and consisting of [[Ian Tsuchiura|Ian "Sushi Killer" Tsuchiura]] and [[Kevin Villecco]]. They have also contributed music to ''[[Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice]]'', ''[[Sonic Mania]]'' and ''[[Team Sonic Racing]]''.
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[[File:HyperPotions-0.png|thumb|200px|Hyper Potions' logo.]]
  
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'''Hyper Potions''' is an American EDM band formed by and consisting of [[Ian Tsuchiura|Ian "Sushi Killer" Tsuchiura]] and [[Kevin Villecco]]. They have also contributed music to ''[[Sonic Mania]]'' and ''[[Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice]]''.
  
   
 
==History==
  
==History==
 
In accordance by accounts of [[Ian Tsuchiura|Tsuchiura]] and [[Kevin Villecco|Villecco]] respectively,<ref name="Twitter" /> the two members got into music production at early stages of their lives, with Tsuchiura noting his passion for music "...for as long as [he] could remember", whilst Villecco had began his early footsteps into music and sound development as an after-school hobby in his early years.
  
In accordance by accounts of [[Ian Tsuchiura|Tsuchiura]] and [[Kevin Villecco|Villecco]] respectively,<ref name="Twitter" /> the two members got into music production at early stages of their lives, with Tsuchiura noting his passion for music "...for as long as [he] could remember", whilst Villecco had began his early footsteps into music and sound development as an after-school hobby in his early years.
   
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Both Tsuchiura and Villecco also retain a strong passion for pop-culture and video games, most notable are the band's early contributions of music which included cover songs from video games including: ''The Legend of Zelda'', ''Mega Man'', ''Super Mario'', ''Phantasy Star Online'', ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' and ''Pokemon''.<ref name="Twitter" /> The band also contributed music and soundtracks for other popular title franchises and "indie" titles alike such as ''League of Legends''<ref>"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hb8aaoGUrw Warsongs: Let The Games Begin (Hyper Potions Remix) | Music - League of Legends]"</ref> and lesser known 'indie' titles such as ''S#!T On Your Friends'' ''(SOYF)''<ref>"[http://store.steampowered.com/app/648880/SOYF_ST_ON_YOUR_FRIENDS/ SOYF: S#!T ON YOUR FRIENDS]"</ref>
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Both Tsuchiura and Villecco also retain a strong passion for pop-culture and video games, most notable are the band's early contributions of music which included cover songs from video games including: ''The Legend of Zelda'', ''Mega Man'', ''Super Mario'', ''Phantasy Star Online'', ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' and ''Pokémon''.<ref name="Twitter" /> The band also contributed music and soundtracks for other popular title franchises and "indie" titles alike such as ''League of Legends''<ref>"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hb8aaoGUrw Warsongs: Let The Games Begin (Hyper Potions Remix) | Music - League of Legends]"</ref> and lesser known 'indie' titles such as ''S#!T On Your Friends'' ''(SOYF)''<ref>"[http://store.steampowered.com/app/648880/SOYF_ST_ON_YOUR_FRIENDS/ SOYF: S#!T ON YOUR FRIENDS]"</ref>
   
 
===Recent works===
  
===Recent works===
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Seeking both work and recognition, Hyper Potions eventually gained contact with [[Sega]] to conduct limited sound and musical pieces. Their first publicized work with approval by the company is "Porta Vista<nowiki>''</nowiki> featured in the announcement trailer of ''[[Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice]].'' Prior to ''[[Sonic Mania]]''<nowiki/>'s full trailer and game release, the group composed the teaser's opening trailer music "Checkpoint", where they also eventually appeared and performed as the opening act for [[Sonic the Hedgehog series|Sonic's]] 25th anniversary party at the House of Blues in San Diego, California on 22 July 2016. Their most recent works are their contributions to the ''[[Sonic Mania]]'' development and promotion, creating promotional songs.
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Seeking both work and recognition, Hyper Potions eventually gained contact with [[Sega]] to conduct limited sound and musical pieces. Their first publicized work with approval by the company is "Porta Vista" featured in the announcement trailer of ''[[Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice]].'' Prior to ''[[Sonic Mania]]''<nowiki/>'s full trailer and game release, the group composed the teaser's opening trailer music "Checkpoint", where they also eventually appeared and performed as the opening act for [[Sonic the Hedgehog series|Sonic's]] 25th anniversary party at the House of Blues in San Diego, California on 22 July 2016. Their most recent works are their contributions to the ''[[Sonic Mania]]'' development and promotion, creating promotional songs, with a remix of 'Time Trials' with [[Jun Senoue]].
   
 
==Credits==
  
==Credits==
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===Soundtrack===
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===Trailer===
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*''[[Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice]]'':
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*''[[Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice]]'' - Nintendo 3DS Trailer
 
**"Porta Vista"
  
**"Porta Vista"
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*''[[Sonic Mania]]'' - 25th Anniversary Debut
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*''[[Sonic Mania]]'':
  
 
**"Checkpoint" (with [[Nitro Fun]])
  
**"Checkpoint" (with [[Nitro Fun]])
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*''[[Sonic Mania]]'' Pre-Order Trailer
 
**"Time Trials"
  
**"Time Trials"
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*''[[Sonic Mania]]'' - Launch Trailer
 
**"Friends"
  
**"Friends"
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*''[[Sonic Mania Plus]]'' - Official Trailer
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**"Time Trials Plus" (with [[Jun Senoue]])
   
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== Trivia ==
  
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===Soundtrack===
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*''[[Sonic Mania]]'' - animation intro
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**"Friends"
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*''[[Sonic Mania Adventures]]'' - end credit music
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**"Friends"
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*''[[Team Sonic Racing]]''
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**"Ice Mountain: Intro Fly-by" (with [[Jun Senoue]])
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**"Ice Mountain: Lap Music" (with [[Jun Senoue]])
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**"Ice Mountain: Final Lap" (with [[Jun Senoue]])
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**"Ice Mountain: Goal" (with [[Jun Senoue]])
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**"Market Street: Lap Music" (with [[Jun Senoue]])
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**"Market Street: Final Lap" (with [[Jun Senoue]])
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**"Market Street: Goal" (with [[Jun Senoue]])
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**"Whale Lagoon: Intro Fly-by" (with [[Jun Senoue]])
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**"Whale Lagoon: Lap Music" (with [[Jun Senoue]])
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**"Whale Lagoon: Final Lap" (with [[Jun Senoue]])
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**"Whale Lagoon: Goal" (with [[Jun Senoue]])
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==Trivia==
 
*The band describes their music style as "Happy, friendly and nostalgic".<ref name="Twitter" />
  
*The band describes their music style as "Happy, friendly and nostalgic".<ref name="Twitter" />
 
*Tsuchiura's favorite video games are ''Mega Man'', ''Pokemon'' series and ''Kingdom'' Hearts series, whilst Villecco's are ''Phantasy Star Online'', ''DOTA 2'', ''Rocket League'' and ''Overwatch'' <ref name="Twitter" />
  
*Tsuchiura's favorite video games are ''Mega Man'', ''Pokemon'' series and ''Kingdom'' Hearts series, whilst Villecco's are ''Phantasy Star Online'', ''DOTA 2'', ''Rocket League'' and ''Overwatch'' <ref name="Twitter" />
 
*On their accounts, Hyper Potions has made remixes of some soundtracks in the ''Sonic'' franchise, such as [[Chemical Plant Zone]] from ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'', "Join Us 4 Happy Time... for Chao Race" from ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' and [[Tropical Resort]] from ''[[Sonic Colors]]''. They have also released a song called "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcBEVgHjdjk Gotta Go Fast]" as tribute to Sonic.
  
*On their accounts, Hyper Potions has made remixes of some soundtracks in the ''Sonic'' franchise, such as [[Chemical Plant Zone]] from ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'', "Join Us 4 Happy Time... for Chao Race" from ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' and [[Tropical Resort]] from ''[[Sonic Colors]]''. They have also released a song called "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcBEVgHjdjk Gotta Go Fast]" as tribute to Sonic.
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*Their song "Friends" is also featured in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog (film)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' film]] as well as a trailer that focused on "Baby Sonic". <ref>[https://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/12/the-sonic-the-hedgehog-movie-wants-in-on-that-baby-yoda-hype/ The Sonic the Hedgehog Movie Wants in on That Baby Yoda Hype]</ref>
   
 
==Gallery==
  
==Gallery==
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{{Gallery start}}<gallery>
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Hyper Potions Mascots.png|Hyper Potion's mascots of two Shiba Inus wearing a Beanie and headphones (a representation of [[Kevin Villeco]] and [[Ian Tsuchiura]] respectively).<ref name="Twitter">{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/HyperPotions/status/920768663967412225 |title=Mania Magazine Australia |accessdate=19 October 2017 }}</ref>
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Hyper Potions Mascots.png|Hyper Potion's mascots of two Shiba Inus wearing a Beanie and headphones (a representation of [[Kevin Villecco]] and [[Ian Tsuchiura]] respectively).<ref name="Twitter">{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/HyperPotions/status/920768663967412225 |title=Mania Magazine Australia |accessdate=19 October 2017 }}</ref>
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Hyper Potions Kevin and Ian.jpg|[[Kevin Villeco]] and [[Ian Tsuchiura]].
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Hyper Potions Kevin and Ian.jpg|[[Kevin Villecco]] and [[Ian Tsuchiura]].
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HyperPotions JunSenoue MagFest.png|Hyper Potions at Magfest 2018 (flanked left-to-right: Evelyn Rose, Kevin Villeco, Ian Tsuchiura and [[Jun Senoue]]<ref>https://twitter.com/HyperPotions/status/955176386523738112</ref>
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HyperPotions JunSenoue MagFest.png|Hyper Potions at Magfest 2018 (flanked left-to-right: Evelyn Rose, Kevin Villecco, Ian Tsuchiura and [[Jun Senoue]]<ref>https://twitter.com/HyperPotions/status/955176386523738112</ref>
 
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{{Gallery end}}
   
 
==References==
  
==References==

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Hyper Potions' logo.

Hyper Potions is an American EDM band formed by and consisting of Ian "Sushi Killer" Tsuchiura and Kevin Villecco. They have also contributed music to Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice, Sonic Mania and Team Sonic Racing.

History

In accordance by accounts of Tsuchiura and Villecco respectively,[1] the two members got into music production at early stages of their lives, with Tsuchiura noting his passion for music "...for as long as [he] could remember", whilst Villecco had began his early footsteps into music and sound development as an after-school hobby in his early years.

Both Tsuchiura and Villecco also retain a strong passion for pop-culture and video games, most notable are the band's early contributions of music which included cover songs from video games including: The Legend of Zelda, Mega Man, Super Mario, Phantasy Star Online, Sonic the Hedgehog and Pokémon.[1] The band also contributed music and soundtracks for other popular title franchises and "indie" titles alike such as League of Legends[2] and lesser known 'indie' titles such as S#!T On Your Friends (SOYF)[3]

Recent works

Seeking both work and recognition, Hyper Potions eventually gained contact with Sega to conduct limited sound and musical pieces. Their first publicized work with approval by the company is "Porta Vista" featured in the announcement trailer of Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice. Prior to Sonic Mania's full trailer and game release, the group composed the teaser's opening trailer music "Checkpoint", where they also eventually appeared and performed as the opening act for Sonic's 25th anniversary party at the House of Blues in San Diego, California on 22 July 2016. Their most recent works are their contributions to the Sonic Mania development and promotion, creating promotional songs, with a remix of 'Time Trials' with Jun Senoue.

Credits

Trailer


Soundtrack

Trivia

  • The band describes their music style as "Happy, friendly and nostalgic".[1]
  • Tsuchiura's favorite video games are Mega Man, Pokemon series and Kingdom Hearts series, whilst Villecco's are Phantasy Star Online, DOTA 2, Rocket League and Overwatch [1]
  • On their accounts, Hyper Potions has made remixes of some soundtracks in the Sonic franchise, such as Chemical Plant Zone from Sonic the Hedgehog 2, "Join Us 4 Happy Time... for Chao Race" from Sonic Adventure and Tropical Resort from Sonic Colors. They have also released a song called "Gotta Go Fast" as tribute to Sonic.
  • Their song "Friends" is also featured in the Sonic the Hedgehog film as well as a trailer that focused on "Baby Sonic". [4]

Gallery

Gallery

References

External links

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