In this episode I celebrate the work of Manami Matsumae – a fantastically talented Japanese composer whose VGM career spans four decades. So, I’ve managed to pick out tracks from the years 1987, 1989, 1990, 1997, 2001, 2010, and 2016! We’ve got Mega Man action, arcade action, and a bit of horsing about too…!

Listen:

https://ia601504.us.archive.org/3/items/fsvep45/fsvep45.mp3

Mega Man (1987, NES) ‘Elec Man’ by Manami Matsumae and Yoshihiro Sakaguchi

Mega Man (1987, NES) ‘Dr. Wily’s Castle’ by Manami Matsumae and Yoshihiro Sakaguchi

Final Fight (1989, Arcade) ‘Round 1: Slum 2’ by Manami Matsumae

Final Fight (1989, Arcade) ‘Round 3: West Side 1’ by Manami Matsumae

Mercs (1990, Arcade) ‘Mission 1 (Commencing Military Operations)’ by Manami Matsumae

Mercs (1990, Arcade) ‘Ranking’ by Manami Matsumae

Derby Stallion (1997, Sony Playstation) ‘Spring’ by Manami Matsumae

Jade Cocoon 2 (2001, Sony Playstation 2) ‘Blessing’ by Kimitaka Matsumae and Manami Matsumae

Jade Cocoon 2 (2001, Sony Playstation 2) ‘Man of Valor’ by Kimitaka Matsumae and Manami Matsumae

Mighty No. 9 (2016, PC) ‘Rush Into The Mine (Mine Stage)’ by Manami Matsumae

Mighty No. 9 (2016, PC) ‘Main Theme’ by Manami Matsumae

Mega Man 10 (2010, Sony Playstation 3) ‘Nitro Rider (Highway – Nitro Man Stage)’ by Manami Matsumae

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