Video Game Concert Pianist and Arranger of note-for-note piano arrangements of NES soundtracks and other VGM, aka @robkovacsmusic ๐ง: 88bit@88bitmusic.com
Joined May 2016
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Jun 10
Bit Brigade is coming to Cleveland on Jun 16th at Mahall's and I'm opening the show! I have a jam-packed set and @bit_brigade is a must-see VGM band. Tickets available here:
mahalls20lanes.com/listing/bโฆ
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Jun 8
I'm excited to be performing with The @VG_Symphony again! This time at the State Theater in Playhouse Square in Cleveland. Tickets are available! playhousesquare.org/events/dโฆ
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I enjoyed reading this article about a study questioning whether or not a pianist can affect the *tone* of a note beyond just volume. Most (but not all!) classical pianists would tell you yes of course (myself included) and this study seems to prove that.
sciencedaily.com/releases/20โฆ
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Jun 1
My latest video, "When It's Hard to Smile" - a very sweet, light-hearted piece written/arranged by composer Sebastien Skaf. Enjoy! youtu.be/DaregfZSabU
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May 30
My latest arrangement of Spirit of the North 2 (Main Theme) composed by @PavGekko is now on streaming platforms. Play it on loop here! open.spotify.com/track/0cCONโฆ
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Check out this cover. What a great piano performance!!!
Incredible way to celebrate the release of the @PlaySOTN 2 OST with @Laced_audio
Thank you for @88bit for making my day!
#gamemusic #soundtrack #piano
May 27
New video just went live! -- Spirit of the North 2 Main Theme by @pavgekko.bsky.social ! ๐ซ Let me know what you think!
youtu.be/u98mN0YdtI0
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May 27
New video just went live! -- Spirit of the North 2 Main Theme by @pavgekko.bsky.social ! ๐ซ Let me know what you think!
youtu.be/u98mN0YdtI0
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May 18
For the Banjo Kazooie fans
May 16
My band Nico64 performing @grantkirkhopeโs Banjoland at @VGMCon 2026! Full video in the replies ๐งฉ๐ป๐ฆโ๐ฅ๐บ๐ท๐ช๐ธ๐น๐ฅ
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May 12
Probably the darkest piece in the Katawa Shoujo piano collections, the 7-minute piece "Moment of Decision" takes you through anguish, sadness, and despair. Though there are a few glimpses of hope when the E Major theme briefly emerges. Enjoy! youtu.be/LELkWHnzo2s
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May 6
Please enjoy my performance of Innocence, written and arranged for piano by Sebastien Skaf. It's a very sweet piano piece that takes you on a pleasant little journey. โบ๏ธ
youtu.be/Y9-nIA4_Rcw
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Apr 29
New video out - Jitter from Katawa Shoujo! Composed and arranged by Sebastien Skaf, this is probably the most technically challenging and impressive pieces from the whole collection. And the shortest at just over a minute! Enjoy!
youtu.be/rKfhG_FiCwI
@MateriaMusic
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Apr 25
I very much enjoyed getting to perform with this orchestra three times during the recent tour. Itโs a great show!
๐ต๐ญ Thank you Manila for two fantastic shows!!
We loved your energy, your cosplays, and your poses at all the photo spots in the lobby ๐บ
It was the perfect way to end this run of Festival of Seasons (which started back in 2024!), and we canโt wait to be back with Symphony of Seasons ๐ค๐โค๏ธ
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Apr 14
very excited to be coming back to Austin, TX for Classic Game Fest! ๐
@88bit is coming to Classic Game Fest on July 24-25-26 in Austin, TX.
The alter ego of Cleveland-based pianist Rob Kovacs, 88bit performs note-for-note piano arrangements of iconic NES soundtracks.
See 88bit perform live at the BIGGEST retro gaming event in Texas!
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Apr 14
1 of 4 sets I'll be playing on at @VGMCon
ANNOUNCING DPGNโS OFFICIAL @VGMCon 2026 LINEUP!!!
Dom Palombi - Drums/Band Leader
@nicomendozamusic - Bass
@jvasquezguitar - Guitar
@robkovacsmusic - Keys
@KhrysWilliams - Trumpet
@JoeDifiore - Tenor Sax
@DautchSaul - Bari Sax
@InstrumentMania - Flute
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Apr 8
Honored to be nominated along with Sebastien Skaf for our cover of L'Etoile for the Game Music Remix Awards! Congrats to all the nominees!
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This Saturday Iโm playing in Portland backing up rapper/teacher/hero, @MegaRan!
thereser.org/event/mega-ran/
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Mar 31
Thanks for the feature!
@BWalumni @robkovacsmusic โ04 blends performance and storytelling to create unforgettable experiences! ๐น๐ต๐ #YJ4L bw.edu/news/2026/03/bw-grad-โฆ
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Mar 28
NEW VIDEO! Hereโs my band, Nico64 playing โYoshi Star Galaxyโ - Canโt wait to perform this live at VGMCon in a few weeks!
Full video in replies
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Mar 28
New collab video from @nmendozamusic just dropped! I had a lot of fun recording the piano part for this. Enjoy! youtu.be/t-MrnjoMmyE
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