To wrap things up we have Banjo-Kazooie's Freezeezy Peak, by Grant Kirkhope. This is a game I must've played through at least 5 times in my childhood. I was engrossed in the wide variety of locales, songs, and characters, and wanted to see them again and again. The plot wasn't much to look at but as a kid you didn't need that, as your imagination filled in the blanks. You could run, swim and fly around the vast expanses of each stage, your sense of curiosity piqued by what might be behind every nook and cranny, with the difficulty constantly raising but managing to stay unfrustrating.
And the music sure doesn't disappoint. Be it a tropical beach, a murky swamp, or in this case a gigantic snowy peak, Kirkhope's works fit the theme and add a whole new layer of flavor. Freezeezy Peak's bells, lead trumpet and background touches make the piece sound celebratory; hell yeah, it's Christmas! Food! Presents! Family! It's a really happy song, and it not only matches the stage and its theme perfectly, but it's a fantastic way to get into the holiday spirit.
This wraps up my Psychotic Little Christmas list. I hope you all enjoyed the tunes as much as I enjoyed writing about them. Take care, and happy holidays! =)
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