I replayed Earthbound again recently (when it came to the switch) and this track in particular stands out so much as being unlike any other music I've ever heard from the SNES and also just being weirdly beyond its time -- it's hard to believe this was a boss music track from an early-mid-90's console game. One of the finest examples of sample based music from the 16-bit era.

Wave 1: Clicks

It's always so intriguing to see these; I am really thoroughly impressed by the game's soundtrack and using the limit of those 8 channels as an advantage. Especially how it often has to balance melodic passages and more percussion-centric, which is really evident in this specific one. Fx the more ambient passage at 0:31, where many channels have to be used for the chords; and in the midst of it channel 3 has to be interrupted for the snare fill, yet you almost don't notice it. The whole soundtrack is just filled with small workarounds like that, it's impressive to see.

just in case you're confused about the "WHAT WHY HOW" etc comments it's referencing a meme that has the sanctuary guardian song in it

This could be a new battle backround if you know what i mean

Thank you, this is exactly what I searched for!

This soundtrack gives me the creeps a little bit, even though it's kinda catchy.

This is a fantastic visualization for me if I want to try and recreate music in a similar style.

It's strange to see how it work !

0:21 best part

I beat the first guardian by just spamming PK Rockin

it's so satisfying to see the work of each channel composing it

0:03 more like 0:Help:m3

For me this sounds perfect for exploring caves on MC or something like that xE

I was about to ask why there's a free sound channel. Of course, they need a channel for combat sounds and user interface. It's incredible all of this was done with just 7 channels.

Looks so smooth even at 30 fps

0:21 WHAT

W H A T

hypnotizing!!

0:21 The start of the "WHAT?" Meme.