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- Episode #8: Masahiro KajiharaA tribute to Masahiro Kajihara, one of the most prolific composers on FM-based sound hardware. He is probably best known for his work on the Princess Maker series, but he also played an integral part in the creation of the Japanese computer music scene of the '90s as his PMD sound drivers were widely used for game soundtracks and demo music. Continue reading →44 min
- Episode #7: Come and Dance!
No special theme this time, just a selection of (hopefully) good music.
Download Episode #7: Come and Dance! (80 MB, mp3) here
…or watch it on YoutubePlaylist:
01 “64er-Disc Intro” – Demo (1990, Commodore 64) by Markus Schneider
02 “Ruins” – Bio-Ship Paladin (1990, Arcade) by Yoshio Nagashima03 “The Traveler” – Crusader: No Remorse (1995, MS-DOS) by Andrew Sega04 “Shop” – Langrisser II (1994, Mega Drive) by Isao Mizoguchi05 “Menu” – F29 Retaliator (1990, MS-DOS) by Matthew Cannon, Jason Brooke06 “Main BGM 1” – Ferill X1 (1989, Sharp X1) by NABE07 “The Black Goddess Rises” – Black Viper (1996, Amiga) by Nicola Tomljanovich08 “Purifimia Country – Underground Cave” – Providence (1989, PC-8801) by Manabu Saito09 “Kom igen och dansa!” – Demo (2001, XM) by Petter Borling (Ghidorah)10 “Fire Warning” – Space Manbow (1990, MSX) by Konami Kukeiha Club11 “Intro” – Startrash (1989, Commodore 64) by Chris Hülsbeck12 “Japtique” – Demo (1994, MOD) by Andre Karlsen (Heywood), Jan Terje Augestad (Braintumour)13 “Ghostphobia” – Otto’s Ottifanten (1998, Gameboy) by Alberto Jose González14 “Fairyland” – Fantastic Night Dreams Cotton (1993, PC Engine CD) by T’s Music, Bang Heads Prj., T. Satoh15 “President (Headmaster Appears)” – Meikyuu Gakuensai: Kyuukousha no Nazo (1994, PC-9801) by Ryu Umemoto16 “Enchanted Forest” – Pocky and Rocky (1992, SNES) by Hiroyuki Iwatsuki17 “Stage 7” – Cannon Sight (1992, X68000) by Nihon Computer Club Renmei18 “World 2: Village” – Nicky Boom (1992, Amiga) by Alain Lambin0 min - Episode #7: Come and Dance!No special theme this time, just a selection of (hopefully) good music. Continue reading →47 min
- Episode #6: Game Music History ~1985~
1985 was arguably one of the most important years for video game music. Most major arcade developers made the switch from PSG to FM, composers like Rob Hubbard and Martin Galway began to unlock the full potential of the SID, and soundtracks in general became more complex and varied in style and structure.
The playlist is in roughly chronological order, although there is some guesswork involved as exact release dates are unknown for many of these games.
Download Episode #6: Game Music History ~1985~ (108 MB, mp3) here
…or watch it on YoutubePlaylist:
01 “Demo (CAPTAIN NEO)” – Metal Soldier Isaac II (1985, Arcade) by H.Ogura, T.Kimijima
02 “Fantastic Powers” – Twinbee (1985, Arcade) by Shigeru Fukutake, Yoshinori Sasaki03 “Main Theme” – ShadowFire (1985, Commodore 64) by Fred Gray04 “Thexder (DEMO Version)” – Thexder (1985, PC-8801) by Hibiki Godai05 “Amazing Paperboy Rides” – Paperboy (1985, Arcade) by Hal Canon06 “Challenger 1985 (1st Stage)” – Gradius (1985, Arcade) by Miki Higashino07 “Main Theme” – Roland’s Ratrace (1985, Commodore 64) by Martin Galway08 “BGM 1” – Commando (1985, Arcade) by Tamayo Kawamoto09 “Sunny” – American Truck (1985, PC-8801) by Telenet10 “Demo Mode” – The Way of the Exploding Fist (1985, Commodore 64) by Neil Brennan11 “First Half BGM” – The Fairy Land Story (1985, Arcade) by Y. Tsuchida, Tadashi Kimijima12 “Main Theme” – Hang-On (1985, Arcade) by Hiroshi Kawaguchi13 “Main Theme” – Monty on the Run (1985, Commodore 64) by Rob Hubbard14 “Game A BGM” – Gyromite (1985, NES) by Hirokazu Tanaka15 “Main Theme” – Fourth Protocol (1985, Commodore 64) by David Dunn16 “Running About” – Super Mario Bros. (1985, NES) by Koji Kondo17 “Towns” – Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar (1985, Apple II) by Kenneth W. Arnold18 “Ground BGM (1, 2 Stage)” – Ghosts’n Goblins (1985, Arcade) by Ayako Mori19 “Main Theme: Empty Hallways” – Wizardry (1985, Commodore 64) by Mike Alsop20 “La Valse pour Xanadu” – Xanadu(1985, PC-8801) by Toshiya Takahashi21 “Main Theme” – Crazy Comets (1985, Commodore 64) by Rob Hubbard22 “Theme” – Space Harrier (1985, Arcade) by Hiroshi Kawaguchi23 “Ranking 2-10” – RF2: Red Fighter (1985, Arcade) by Konami Kukeiha Club24 “Main Theme” – The Last V8 (1985, Commodore 64) by Rob Hubbard25 “Title BGM” – Onna Sansirou: Typhoon Gal (1985, Arcade) by Taito26 “Sunset” – ASO – Armored Scrum Object (1985, Arcade) by Yoko Osaka27 “Hard Galivan” – Galivan – Cosmo Police (1985, Arcade) by Kenji Yoshida28 “Name Entry” – Section Z (1985, Arcade) by Tamayo Kawamoto29 “Demo” – Time Gal (1985, Arcade) by Yukio Fukushima30 “Stage 3-1” – Scooter Shooter (1985, Arcade) by Konami31 “Ocean Loader #2” – Ocean Loader (1985, Commodore 64) by Martin Galway32 “Theme of Terra Cresta” – Terra Cresta (1985, Arcade) by Kenji Yoshida0 min - Episode #6: Game Music History ~1985~1985 was arguably one of the most important years for video game music. Most major arcade developers made the switch from PSG to FM, composers like Rob Hubbard and Martin Galway began to unlock the full potential of the SID, and soundtracks in general became more complex and varied in style and structure. Continue reading →1 hr 7 min
- Episode #5: Italians in Space
Italo disco, as well as its later offshoots Eurobeat and Spacesynth, had a big impact on the development of game and demo music. This podcast is a collection of tunes that can trace their influences back to these styles.
Download Episode #5: Italians in Space (80 MB, mp3) here
…or watch it on YoutubePlaylist:
01 “Hold Me Tonight” – Misty Blue (1990, PC-8801) by Yuzo Koshiro
02 “Credits” – Kaze Kiri: Ninja Action (1994, PC Engine CD) by Daisuke Morishima03 “Phenomenon Choir” – Demo (2000) by J. Lundqvist (MyVoice)04 “Soul Supermarket” – Dangun Feveron (1998, Arcade) by Ryuichi Yabuki, Nanpei Misawa, Ryo Sakai05 “To Be On Top (English Electric)” – Demo (2013) by Volker Buckow (Dr Future)06 “Disco Blue Moon” – Rouge: Manatsu no Kuchibeni (1990, PC-8801) by Masahiro Kajihara07 “BGM #2” – Blood Fighter (1994, Atari 800) by Tomasz Liebich08 “Stage 1” – Battlestorm (1992, CDTV) by Titus09 “Visual 5” – Cyber Block Metal Orange EX (1993, X68000) by Y.Furukawa, H.Sakimoto, M.Iwata10 “Alternate Title” – Deep Core (1993, Amiga) by Tomas Danko11 “Maido Okini!!” – DR^2 Night Janki (1995, PC-9801) by Shinji Orito, N. Shimokawa, Doza12 “Italy” – OutRun Europa (1991, C64) by Jeroen Tel13 “Battle Theme” – Last Armageddon (1990, PC Engine CD) by Hiroharu Hayama14 “Trading Town of Redmont” – Ys III (1991, Mega Drive) by Yoshiaki Kubotera, Noriyuki Iwadare15 “King Lizard” – Demo (2004) by Roelof Johan Calling Heerspink (Cerror)0 min - Episode #5: Italians in SpaceItalo disco, as well as its later offshoots Eurobeat and Spacesynth, had a big impact on the development of game and demo music. This podcast is a collection of tunes that can trace their influences back to these styles. Continue reading →45 min
- Episode #4: Gods in Underpants
While you are wondering how you could possibly have fallen for the inane click-bait title, you get to listen to an assortment of not-so-bad-tunes from an age long past.
Download Episode #4: Gods in Underpants (79 MB, mp3) here
…or watch it on YoutubePlaylist:
01 “Main Menu” – Battlestorm (1992, CDTV) by Titus
02 “Stage 4” – Dokkaebi-ga Ganda (1995, MS-DOS) by Senori Box03 “Onward (TG95 Music Compo)” – Demo (1995) by Jukka Kaartinen (Jugi)04 “Visual Scene C” – Rhyme☆Star (1994, PC-9801) by Takeshi Abo05 “Level 1 Theme” – Hoi (1992, Amiga) by Ramon Braumuller06 “Ending Theme” – Dangerous Seed (1990, Mega Drive) by Yoshinori Nagumo07 “Main Theme” – Bee 52 (1992, Commodore 64) by Gerard Gourley08 “Mission 3” – Fire Hawk: Thexder The Second Contact (1989, PC-8801) by Hiromi Ohba09 “Main Theme” – Oxyd (1990, Atari ST) by Jürgen Piscol10 “Title Screen, The End?” – Wolverine (1991, NES) by Geoff Follin11 “The Missing Is” – Legend of Xanadu 2 (1995, PC Engine CD) by Falcom Sound Team J.D.K.12 “Vite and Plack” – Demos (1992) by Jochen Feldkötter (Virgill)13 “Main Theme” – Sokoban (1991, ZX Spectrum) by Agent-X14 “Indoor Combat” – Illusion City (1991, MSX turboR) by Tadahiro Nitta, Yasufumi Fukuda, Koji Urita15 “Main Menu” – Fuzzy’s World of Miniature Space Golf (1995, MS-DOS) by Loudness18 “Guitar Slinger (Part 1)” – Demo (1993) by Jogeir Liljedahl0 min - Episode #4: Gods in UnderpantsWhile you are wondering how you could possibly have fallen for the inane click-bait title, you get to listen to an assortment of not-so-bad-tunes from an age long past. Continue reading →46 min
- Episode #3: Mad Max
A whole episode of awesome music by Jochen Hippel aka Mad Max.
Download Episode #3: Mad Max (86 MB, mp3) here
…or watch it on YoutubePlaylist:
01 “Title Screen” – Leavin’ Teramis (1990, Amiga) by Jochen Hippel
02 “Sagyr’s Castle” – Wings of Death (1990, Atari ST) by Jochen Hippel03 “Game Over” – Enchanted Land (1990, Amiga) by Jochen Hippel04 “Virtual Escape: End Part” – Virtual Escape (1999, Atari ST) by Jochen Hippel05 “Title Screen” – The Seven Gates of Jambala (1989, Amiga) by Jochen Hippel06 “Ending” – 5th Gear (1989, Atari ST) by Jochen Hippel07 “Stage Theme 4” – A Prehistoric Tale (1990, Amiga) by Jochen Hippel08 “Main Theme” – Quiz Master (1988, Atari ST) by Jochen Hippel09 “Game Over” – The Seven Gates of Jambala (1989, Amiga) by Jochen Hippel10 “Level 1” – Ghost Battle (1991, Amiga) by Jochen Hippel11 “Stages 5 and 8” – Leavin’ Teramis (1990, Atari ST) by Jochen Hippel12 “The Forest Village” – Enchanted Land (1990, Amiga) by Jochen Hippel13 “Volcano Plateau” – Game On 06/93 (1993, C64) by Thomas Detert, comp. by Jochen Hippel14 “Cold Lands of Doom and Despair” – Wings of Death (1990, Amiga) by Jochen Hippel15 “Buzzer” – Demo (1999, Atari ST) by Jochen Hippel16 “Dungeon Theme 6” – Dragonflight (1990, Amiga) by Jochen Hippel0 min
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