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- Episode #28: IDESIDES was the parent company of labels like Cocktail Soft, Fairytale, or Red Zone and one of the most prolific publishers of visual novels during the 1990s. With musicians like Akira Sato, Yuki Nakayama, Ryu Takami, or BAKI they also had a fairly impressive line-up of composers that created a huge library of awesome FM soundtracks on Japanese computers from that era. Continue reading →47 min
- Episode #27: Chiptunes
The term ‘chiptune’ was originally coined for a sub-genre of Amiga music that incorporated instruments similar to those found in the music of 8-bit computers like the C64. Popular with the demo scene, this particular style was also frequently used in game soundtracks from that era. In this podcast we look back at almost 30 years of chiptune making, from the early beginnings with SIDMon and Protracker to more recent efforts by the tracking scene.
Download Episode #027: Chiptunes (87 MB, mp3) here
…or watch it on YoutubePlaylist:
01 “A New Beginning” – Demo (1997, AHX) by Geir Tjelta
02 “My First Console” – Demo (2007, XM) by Jakub Szelag (AceMan)03 “Dragonfly” – Demo (XM) by Ulf Liedberg (Loonie)04 “Victory” – Centerbase (1992, Amiga) by Karsten Obarski05 “Enigma-Gun” – Demo (1990, SIDMon) by Eike Steffen (Romeo Knight)06 “Titan #02” – Demo (2006, XM) by Roelof Heerspink (Cerror)07 “In-Game BGM#1” – Hybris (1988, Amiga) by Paul van der Valk08 “Enchanted Friday Nights” – Demo (2001, AHX) by Piotr Pacyna (JazzCat)09 “Sextyfour” – Demo (1992, MOD) by Stello Doussis (Archon)10 “Overworld Theme 1” – Dragonflight (1990, Amiga) by Jochen Hippel (Mad Max)11 “My Valentine” – Demo (2001, XM) by Andreas Skaarung (Edzes), Dot12 “Gatecrashing” – Demo (1995, MOD) by Kristoffer Schultz (Prophet)13 “BGM #01” – Fuzzball (1991, Amiga) by John Carehag (Ziphoid), Tomas Dahlgren (Uncle Tom)14 “Sleepy Sunflower” – Demo (2009, IT) by Hyochan Lee (Hyochan)15 “In-Game” – Battle Squadron (1989, Amiga) by Ron Klaren16 “Cool as a Cucumber” – Demo (IT) by Jake Kaufman (Virt)17 “Minako?-g80” – Demo (2007, MOD) by Tommi Arrela (Chavez), Anders Erik Carlsson (Goto80)18 “Stranglehold” – Demo (1995, XM) by Jeroen Tel (Wave)0 min - Episode #27: ChiptunesThe term 'chiptune' was originally coined for a sub-genre of Amiga music that incorporated instruments similar to those found in the music of 8-bit computers like the C64. Popular with the demo scene, this particular style was also frequently used in game soundtracks from that era. In this podcast we look back at almost 30 years of chiptune making, from the early beginnings with SIDMon and Protracker to more recent efforts by the tracking scene. Continue reading →50 min
- Episode #26: Hiroaki Sano
Hiroaki Sano spent much of his early career composing for visual novels of publishers like Discovery or Studio Twinkle. As a master of both FM synth and MIDI arrangements, his soundtracks are pretty good showcases for the stylistic diversity within the music of this genre. This podcast features a selection of tracks that he composed for the PC-9801.
Download Episode #026: Hiroaki Sano (79 MB, mp3) here
…or watch it on YoutubePlaylist:
01 “At the End of a Fleeting Dream” – Hinadori no Saezuri (1997, PC-9801) by Hiroaki Sano
02 “Deep Sky Submarine ” – Valkyrie: The Power Beauties (1995, PC-9801) by Hiroaki Sano03 “G413” – GaoGao! 4th Canaan: Yakusoku no Chi (1997, PC-9801) by Hiroaki Sano04 “Lets Dance the GOGOGO” – Division Guardian: Twinkle-Star (1993, PC-9801) by Hiroaki Sano05 “Inside My Heart” – Hinadori no Saezuri (1997, PC-9801) by Hiroaki Sano06 “Eagle Windeed” – Mime (1995, PC-9801) by Hiroaki Sano07 “Cold Words Wet My Cheek” – Hinadori no Saezuri (1997, PC-9801) by Hiroaki Sano08 “Sea Side Step!!” – Marine Rouge (1995, PC-9801) by Hiroaki Sano09 “Departure Ceremony” – Armored Flaghip Atragon (1995, PC-9801) by Hiroaki Sano10 “G410” – GaoGao! 4th Canaan: Yakusoku no Chi (1997, PC-9801) by Hiroaki Sano11 “Night Safe 777” – Mime (1995, PC-9801) by Hiroaki Sano12 “Distortion” – Marine Rouge (1995, PC-9801) by Hiroaki Sano13 “Silicon Lover” – Valkyrie: The Power Beauties (1995, PC-9801) by Hiroaki Sano14 “Mother…” – Mime (1995, PC-9801) by Hiroaki Sano15 “Beyond Several Nights” – Miwaku no Chousho (1995, PC-9801) by Hiroaki Sano16 “Reverse by Death” – Mirage 2: Torry x Neat x Roan no Daibouken (1994, PC-9801) by Hiroaki Sano17 “Ending” – Possessioner (1994, PC-9801) by Hiroaki Sano18 “Shigamu Magic” – Mirage 2: Torry x Neat x Roan no Daibouken (1994, PC-9801) by Hiroaki Sano19 “G406” – GaoGao! 4th Canaan: Yakusoku no Chi (1997, PC-9801) by Hiroaki Sano0 min - Episode #26: Hiroaki SanoHiroaki Sano spent much of his early career composing for visual novels of publishers like Discovery or Studio Twinkle. As a master of both FM synth and MIDI arrangements, his soundtracks are pretty good showcases for the stylistic diversity within the music of this genre. This podcast features a selection of tracks that he composed for the PC-9801. Continue reading →46 min
- Episode #25: CP Verlag Chronicles
In the early 90s the C64 gaming market started to dry up as most developers had moved on to 16 bit computers and consoles. This gap was partially filled by a number of disk magazines, like those issued by German publisher CP Verlag. And while the games on these disks were usually nothing to write home about; their soundtracks, often created by people from the demo scene, were a last hurrah for game music on the C64.
Download Episode #025: CP Verlag Chronicles (52 MB, mp3) here
…or watch it on YoutubePlaylist:
01 “Menu Music” – Magic Disk 64 (10/89) (1989, Commodore 64) by Markus Schneider
02 “Title Screen” – Ballfever (1993, Commodore 64) by Thomas Mogensen (Drax)03 “Intro” – Tube Madness (1991, Commodore 64) by Stefan Hartwig04 “Title Screen” – Roll Over (1994, Commodore 64) by Matthias Hartung (The Syndrom)05 “Ending” – Sysiphus in Ägypten (1992, Commodore 64) by Stefan Woltran06 “Main Theme” – Puzzle Shuffle (1990, Commodore 64) by Reyn Ouwehand07 “Title Screen” – Enforcer (1992, Commodore 64) by Markus Siebold08 “Upscene Production Logo” – Mastermind (1994, Commodore 64) by Tom Hoffer (MAC2)09 “Title Screen” – Gordian Tomb (1990, Commodore 64) by Thomas Detert10 “Title Screen” – Paranoimia (1989, Commodore 64) by Michael Hendriks11 “Choice” – Snake Mania (1991, Commodore 64) by Klaus Grøngaard (Link)12 “Title Screen” – Twin-Down (1992, Commodore 64) by Carl Gustaf Liebe (Yaemon)13 “Menu Music” – Game On (11/89) (1989, Commodore 64) by Markus Schneider14 “In-Game BGM” – Adrenalin (1991, Commodore 64) by Marvin Severijns, Michel de Bree15 “Title Screen” – Black It! (1995, Commodore 64) by Matthias Hartung (The Syndrom)16 “Title Screen” – Wobbler (1990, Commodore 64) by Rudolf Stember17 “In-Game BGM” – Underground (1989, Commodore 64) by Chris Ammermüller (Beat Machine)0 min - Episode #25: CP Verlag ChroniclesIn the early 90s the C64 gaming market started to dry up as most developers had moved on to 16 bit computers and consoles. This gap was partially filled by a number of disk magazines, like those issued by German publisher CP Verlag. And while the games on these disks were usually nothing to write home about; their soundtracks, often created by people from the demo scene, were a last hurrah for game music on the C64. Continue reading →46 min
- Episode #24: Human Insects
Another mixtape with no particular theme. This time we are hanging out with the titular human insects, swing down the highway of funk, and brave the data storm while harboring forbidden feelings for King Golli.
Download Episode #024: Human Insects (76 MB, mp3) here
…or watch it on YoutubePlaylist:
01 “Title Screen” – Datastorm (1989, Amiga) by Timm Engels
02 “No Regrets” – Kimi Dake ni Ai o… (1991, X68000) by Akira Sato, BAKI, Ryu Takami03 “Easy Control” – Demo (1994, MOD) by Michaî Baczek (Timer)04 “Main Theme” – Sidewize (1987, Commodore 64) by Keith Tinman05 “Miyuki Theme” – Demo (1996, PC-9801) by OTU06 “Our Heroes, Dadandarn” – Monster Maulers (1993, Arcade) by Yoshihiko Koezuka07 “Emergency” – Metajo (1996, PC-9801) by Yoji Takahashi, Takehiro Nakai, Masaomi Hada, Toshihiro Takagi08 “They Call Me Swinger” – Interstate ’76 (1997, MS-DOS) by Arion Salazar09 “Rockabilly King Golli” – Demo (X68000) by Utabi Hirokawa (Utabi), Z.Takeuchi10 “Sabaku BGM” – Dragon Scroll: Yomigaerishi Maryuu (1987, NES) by Kouji Murata11 “Ambient Zing” – Demo (1993, MOD) by Martin Larsson (Liquid)12 “Highway” – Go Go Ackman 3 (1995, SNES) by Kojiro Mikusa13 “When Grieving Ends, the Fight Begins” – Dinosaur (1991, FM Towns) by Mieko Ishikawa, Masaaki Kawai14 “The Docks” – Rolling Ronny (1991, Commodore 64) by Markus Schneider15 “Main Menu” – One Must Fall 2097 (1994, MS-DOS) by Kenny Chou16 “BGM #09” – Ningen Konchuu: Nozoki (1997, PC-9801) by Kyouko Anderson17 “End Titles” – The Last Express (1997, MS-DOS) by Elia Cmiral0 min - Episode #24: Human InsectsAnother mixtape with no particular theme. This time we are hanging out with the titular human insects, swing down the highway of funk, and brave the data storm while harboring forbidden feelings for King Golli. Continue reading →46 min
- Episode #23: FM Metal
Lock up your daughters, get out the air guitar, and crank the volume up to eleven! This is FM Metal, a collection of some of the finest metal tracks to ever grace FM sound chips.
Download Episode #023: FM Metal (81 MB, mp3) here
…or watch it on YoutubePlaylist:
01 “Badu’s Menace” – Xak: The Art of Visual Stage (1990, X68000) by Ryuji Sasai, Tadahiro Nitta
02 “Calling on the Dark Dragon King” – Elemental Master (1990, Mega Drive) by Toshiharu Yamanishi03 “Main Theme (La Grange)” – The Getaway: High Speed II (1992, Pinball) by Dan Forden04 “Critical Tune” – Knight Arms (1989, X68000) by Toshiya Yamanaka05 “Maisoun” – Brandish 3: Spirit of Balcan (1994, PC-9801) by Falcom Sound Team J.D.K.06 “The Black Body” – Genocide 2 Square (1993, FM Towns) by Zoom Sound Team07 “Omake BGM#2” – Dragon’s Fury (1991, Mega Drive) by T.Sakoda, M.Tsukamoto, T.Yamanishi08 “Resolve to Win” – Overtake (1992, X68000) by Hideyuki Shimono, Naoyuki Kimura09 “Stage 1” – G-LOC Air Battle (1991, Mega Drive) by Matt Furniss10 “Stages 2, 4, and 6” – Mad Motor (1989, Arcade) by Mitchell11 “Autism” – Demo (1998, PC-9801) by Wiz.12 “Creeping Thing” – Battle Mania Daiginjou (1993, Mega Drive) by Y.Hamada, S.Masuko, Y.Suzuki, F.Tamayama13 “Run a Red Light” – Full Throttle (1988, X68000) by Kazunori Takahashi14 “Offensive Overdrive” – Musha Aleste (1990, Mega Drive) by Toshiaki Sakoda15 “Stage 1” – Dokkaebi-ga Ganda (1995, MS-DOS) by Senori Box16 “War Like Requiem” – Thunder Force IV (1992, Mega Drive) by Takeshi Yoshida17 “Battle Field” – Jinn: Eien no Yuushi (1994, PC-9801) by Takahiro Yonemura, Osamu Ishikawa18 “Battlefield – Shiver” – Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard (2008, Nintendo DS) by Yuzo Koshiro19 “Final Boss” – Metal Head (1995, 32X) by Jun Senoue0 min
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