This song needs more exposure. I can't imagine why they took it out of the game, but I've seen the level and it looks neat. :3

I always did find this little tune intriguing. It's slow pace has an almost 'cut-scene' feel to it, at least in my mind. A lot of Sonic fans wished they'd finished the actual level. It was really nice to look at with it's glowing bridges and waterfalls and such, not to mention the early Master Emerald-shaped thing! XD

I might expand my version of this song and add some improvisation or something, i was quite happy with how it turned out as i created it from memory. :3

I really like what you did with the bells.

Definitely one of the coolest/oddest tunes in Sonic 2, by far. I remember when I was really young , and not allowed online, that I'd spend hours trying to figure out what this song was for. xD

Thanks very much! :)

I agree. I can remember only having access to cheat books back when i was really young and they never mentioned anything about Track 10 in the Sound Test. I too spent a while wondering what on Earth it was meant to be used for!

On the plus side, it's a hella fun song to play! I really wish they'd been able to include it (the level, I mean!) in the final. :(

Me too. It certainly looked like a decent level.

Here's to hoping they put this level in. SOMETIME. Even if it's only Sonic 4 Ep. 2...

That wouldn't be a bad thing, as long as they didn't ruin the music! :)

Hidden Palace Zone: The SEGA version of Mother 3.

Also known as something the fans would kill for.

I'm sad the Hidden palace that was done was the one in Sonic and knuckles. Or sonic 3 and knuckles. That is a nice level but it lacks something. I cant put my finger on it. Oh Enemies, And the amazing song. And a second act. I do love the Knuckles fight be it as easy as it is.

Sonic 2's Hidden Palace Zone was indeed an unfortunate cut from the game. I believe it was one of the final cuts made to Sonic 2 before it's first public release. It was also strange considering it was one of the first Zones that Sonic Team worked on when they started re-working Sonic 1 in order to create the sequel. It was a beautiful looking Zone and i always liked the music track that was meant for it.

My opinion is that many of the ideas and concepts meant for Sonic 2 were used in Sonic 3 & Knuckles, such as making a Hidden Palace Zone.

Glad you like my version of this, i tried to give it that "shame this level wasn't created" feel! XD :)

Yeah, True. Hey man check this version out. Its really good. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDx2JVgHjtM

I love the violins :3

Keep up the great work. Ever think about trying some Phantasy star 4 songs out? Like Laughter. What about some Splatterhouse 2 and 3 songs?

It's been a long time since i played those games to be honest! ^^; I'd have to look them up and listen to the tracks for myself, might give me something different to do perhaps.

*goes to youtube*

Fantastic games. Splatterhouse 3 scared me as a kid xD Phantasy star 4 is my all time favorite RPG. What about Ecco the dolphin? Those games have fantastic soundtracks. Actually listening to the sega CD soundtrack of Tides of time as we speak :3

It all depends, i use Music 3000 for the PS2 and it can be fairly limited to use for music creation depending on the song. Who knows, maybe i will someday. My speciality (and favourite songs to make) are from the Sonic series, but i can do other stuff.

True. It's good to work on different stuff. I write pretty much all genre's. You can't have prime rib everyday of your life, sometimes you want to have chicken. Meaning, Experiment and see if you find different tastes :3

http://info.sonicretro.org/Sonic_2_Long_Version is the Full game. With all the scaped leve's remade using hacks. yes incuding hidden pallace. Have fun. I did :3

Hehe i already have most of the hacks downloaded from that site. Thanks for the heads up though. :)

Your welcome :3