Forever Sound Version

Hideo Kojima may be known best as the brains behind the legendary Konami series Metal Gear, but he had other things going on in the late eighties… In this episode I discover Snatcher, a post-apocalyptic detective adventure game that boasts some highly evocative music across its various versions!

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https://ia601402.us.archive.org/21/items/fsvep50/fsvep50.mp3

Snatcher (1988, NEC PC-88) ‘Theme of Snatcher (Part 1)’ by Masahiro Ikariko

Snatcher (1988, NEC PC-88) ‘Follow Up the Scent’ by Masahiro Ikariko

Snatcher (1988, NEC PC-88) ‘Endless Pursuer’ by Masahiro Ikariko

Snatcher (1988, NEC PC-88) ‘AD 2042 Neo Kobe City’ by Masahiro Ikariko

Snatcher (1988, MSX) ‘The Entrance to Hell (Indoor)’ by Masahiro Ikariko and Izumi Mutsuhiko

Snatcher (1988, MSX) ‘Restoration’ by Masahiro Ikariko and Izumi Mutsuhiko

Snatcher (1992, NEC PC Engine Super CD-ROM) ‘Theme of Junker’ by Motoaki Furukawa, Kazuki Muraoka, Masahiro Ikariko, Seiichi Fukami and Mutsuhiko Izumi

Snatcher (1992, NEC PC Engine Super CD-ROM) ‘Criminal Omen’ by Motoaki Furukawa, Kazuki Muraoka, Masahiro Ikariko, Seiichi Fukami and Mutsuhiko Izumi

Snatcher (1992, NEC PC Engine Super CD-ROM) ‘Pleasure of Tension’ by Motoaki Furukawa, Kazuki Muraoka, Masahiro Ikariko, Seiichi Fukami and Mutsuhiko Izumi

Snatcher (1994, Sega Mega CD) ‘One Night in Neo Kobe City’ by Konami Kukeiha Club

Snatcher (1994, Sega Mega CD) ‘Joy Division’ by Konami Kukeiha Club

Snatcher (1994, Sega Mega CD) ‘Tears Stained Eyes’ by Konami Kukeiha Club

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LucasArts is a hugely important name in the world of point-and-click adventure games, with an abundance of classic titles under its belt. I didn’t know a ton about these games until recently, so I invited super special guest Robert Hunter back to Forever Sound Version HQ to play some great musical picks from titles like The Secret of Monkey Island, Day of the Tentacle, and Grim Fandango!

Listen:

https://ia601401.us.archive.org/9/items/fsvep49/fsvep49.mp3

The Secret of Monkey Island (1990, PC) ‘Introduction’ by Michael Land and Patrick Mundy

Maniac Mansion (1990, NES) ‘Edison Family Theme’ by David Warhol

Day of the Tentacle: Remastered (2016, PC) ‘Back to the Mansion’ by Clint Bajakian, Peter McConnell and Michael Land

Full Throttle (1995, PC) ‘On the Edge of the End’ by The Gone Jackals

Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders (1990, FM Towns) ‘Inda Glop Oda Krell’ by Matthew Alan Kane

Grim Fandango Remastered (2015, PC) ‘Casino Cavalera’ by Peter McConnell

Sam & Max Hit the Road (1993, PC) ‘Carnival of the Odd’ by Clint Bajakian, Michael Land and Peter McConnell

The Dig (1995, PC) ‘The Monument’ by Michael Land

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Here’s something special, a free picks episode in which I team up with one of my VGM podcasting heroes – the Diad! Join us as we crank the ‘tude up to 11 and jam on some deep cuts from adult visual novels, isometric adventure games, street basketball simulations, and bizarre movie tie-ins!

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https://ia601408.us.archive.org/14/items/fsvep48/fsvep48.mp3

Cosmic Psycho (1991, Sharp X68000) ‘Neptune’ by BAKI

Street Fighter: The Movie (1995, Sega Saturn) ‘Cammy’, composer unknown

Chimera (1985, Commodore 64) ‘Main Theme’ by Rob Hubbard

Trance Sector (2012, Commodore 64) ‘Track 5’ by Richard Bayliss

Jammit (1994, SNES) ‘You Don’t Mess With Da Judge!’ by Dominique Wildiez and Dwight Stone

Urban Strike (1994, Sega Mega Drive) ‘Campaign 6 – Las Vegas Briefing’ by Don Veca

Crusader: No Remorse (1995, PC) ‘Dimension 2012’ by Daniel Gardopée and Andrew G. Sega

A Prehistoric Tale (1990, Commodore Amiga) ‘Main Theme’ by Jochen Hippel

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I’ve been looking forward to this one! Chris jumps into the Forever Sound Version guest seat for the first time since his appearance on my Sonic the Hedgehog focus episode to jam on some truly top-notch tracks from the Streets of Rage series. If you have somehow managed to stumble upon this podcast without having heard the work of the matchless VGM composer Yuzo Koshiro, here is the perfect opportunity for you to put that right!

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https://ia601405.us.archive.org/11/items/fsvep47/fsvep47.mp3

Streets of Rage (1991, Sega Mega Drive) ‘The Street of Rage (Title Screen)’ by Yuzo Koshiro

Streets of Rage (1991, Sega Mega Drive) ‘Fighting in the Street’ by Yuzo Koshiro

Streets of Rage (1991, Sega Mega Drive) ‘Moon Beach’ by Yuzo Koshiro

Streets of Rage (1991, Sega Mega Drive) ‘Beatnik on the Ship’ by Yuzo Koshiro

Streets of Rage (1992, Sega Game Gear) ‘Keep the Groovin’’ by Yuzo Koshiro

Streets of Rage 2 (1993, Sega Mega Drive) ‘Go Straight’ by Yuzo Koshiro

Streets of Rage 2 (1993, Sega Mega Drive) ‘Dreamer’ by Yuzo Koshiro

Streets of Rage 2 (1993, Sega Mega Drive) ‘Alien Power’ by Yuzo Koshiro

Streets of Rage 2 (1993, Sega Master System) ‘SOR Super Mix’ by Yuzo Koshiro

Streets of Rage 3 (1994, Sega Mega Drive) ‘Beat Ambience’ by Yuzo Koshiro

Streets of Rage 3 (1994, Sega Mega Drive) ‘The Poets II’ by Motohiro Kawashima

Streets of Rage 3 (1994, Sega Mega Drive) ‘Happy Paradise’ by Yuzo Koshiro

Streets of Rage Remake (2006, PC) ‘Dub Slash’, original version from Streets of Rage 3 by Motohiro Kawashima

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At last! A guest appears on Forever Sound Version once again! Ross visits my house to jam on some diverse and often quite breathtaking compositions from Real-Time Strategy titles. So, plug in your mouse, and please go and see a doctor about those corrugated ankles…

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https://ia601508.us.archive.org/5/items/fsvep46/fsvep46.mp3

Mega-Lo-Mania (1992, Sega Mega Drive) ‘Main BGM’ by Richard Joseph, Michael Burdett and Matt Furniss

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty (2010, PC) ‘Heaven’s Devils’ by Cris Velasco, Derek Duke, Glenn Stafford, Neal Acree, Russell Brower and Sascha Dikiciyan.

Age of Empires (1997, PC) ‘Gamelan’ by David Rippy and Stephen Rippy

FireFly Studios’ Stronghold (2001, PC) ‘Stix & Stones Medley’ by Robert L. Euvino

Syndicate (1995, Sega Mega CD) ‘Track 3’ by Russell Shaw

Theme Hospital (1997, PC) ‘Atlantis’ by Russell Shaw

Command & Conquer (1995, PC) ‘Industrial One’ by Frank Klepacki

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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…!

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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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It was the early 1990s, and Nintendo and Sega were going head to head in a 16-bit battle of the mascots, but what about the world of home computers? What about the Commodore Amiga? Meet Zool: the Amiga’s platforming ninja gremlin with a penchant for Chupa Chups lollipops and, evidently, British rave music…

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https://ia601409.us.archive.org/0/items/fsvep44/fsvep44.mp3

Zool (1992, Commodore Amiga) ‘Zool Rave’ by Patrick Phelan

Zool (1992, Commodore Amiga) ‘Rock ‘n Zool’ by Patrick Phelan

Zool (1992, Commodore Amiga) ‘Sonic Basher’ by Patrick Phelan

Zool (1993, Sega Mega Drive) ‘Title Theme’ by Patrick Phelan and Matt Furniss

Zool (1993, Sega Mega Drive) ‘Worlds 1, 5, & 7 (Sweets ~ Toys ~ Island)’ by Patrick Phelan and Matt Furniss

Zool (1993, SNES) ‘Tool World’ by Patrick Phelan

Zool (1993, SNES) ‘Tropical Islands’ by Patrick Phelan

Zool (1993, Commodore Amiga CD32) ‘Sweet World’ by Patrick Phelan and Neil Biggin

Zool (1993, Commodore Amiga CD32) ‘Fruit World’ by Patrick Phelan and Neil Biggin

Zool (1994, Sega Game Gear) ‘BGM #02’ by Patrick Phelan and Matt Furniss

Zool 2 (1993, Commodore Amiga) ‘World 3 Tooting Common’ by Neil Biggin

Zool 2 (1993, Commodore Amiga) ‘World 5 Mount Ices’ by Neil Biggin

Zool 2 (1993, Commodore Amiga) ‘Main Theme & Ending’ by Neil Biggin

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Ah, the NES… I never had one! My part of the world mostly revolved around 8-bit home computers until the 16-bit consoles arrived on the scene, so I have had to get into NES music without the nostalgia dimension. Curious? Lock in and check out some of my top NES picks!

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https://ia801402.us.archive.org/1/items/fsvep43/fsvep43.mp3

Double Dribble (1987, NES) ‘Menu’ by Atsushi Fujio

River City Ransom (1990, NES) ‘Menu’ by Kazuo Sawa

Power Blade 2 (1992, NES) ‘Stage 01’ by Kinuyo Yamashita

Bad Dudes (1990, NES) ‘Stages 1, 3, 4, 6 & 7’ by Masaaki Iwasaki, Shōgo Sakai, Takafumi Miura, Yuji Suzuki, Yusuke Takahama, and I. Uchida

Bad Dudes (1990, NES) ‘Stages 2 & 5’ by Masaaki Iwasaki, Shōgo Sakai, Takafumi Miura, Yuji Suzuki, Yusuke Takahama, and I. Uchida

Balloon Fight (1986, NES) ‘Balloon Trip’ by Hirokazu Tanaka

Solstice: The Quest for the Staff of Demnos (1990, NES) ‘Title’ by Tim Follin

Shatterhand (1991, NES) ‘Area A’ by Iku Mizutani

Shatterhand (1991, NES) ‘Area C’ by Iku Mizutani

Mega Man 2 (1989, NES) ‘Wood Man’s Stage’ by Takashi Tateishi

Mega Man 2 (1989, NES) ‘Air Man’s Stage’ by Takashi Tateishi

Shadowgate (1989, NES) ‘Entryway’ by Hiroyuki Masuno

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Rallying is a motorsport that has always fascinated me, which I think is largely down to titles such as V-Rally and Colin McRae Rally, a pair of first-rate driving sims from the fifth generation of video games. It turns out that rallying games often have some excellent, inventive music, so lock in and enjoy these rocking and raving gems from the 1990s!

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https://ia601505.us.archive.org/15/items/fsvep42/fsvep42.mp3

V-Rally: Championship Edition (1998, Nintendo Game Boy) ‘Car Selection’ by Alberto José González

V-Rally: 97 Championship Edition (1997, Sony PlayStation) ‘Rockin’ Engine’ by Moby Dick and Cacaouhete

Network Q RAC Rally Championship (1996, PC) ‘Menu Audio’ by Darren Ithell and Dave Sullivan

Network Q RAC Rally Championship (1996, PC) ‘Four on the Floor’ by Darren Ithell and Dave Sullivan

Top Gear Rally (1997, Nintendo 64) ‘Jungle’ by Barry Leitch

Colin McRae Rally 2.0 (2000, Sony PlayStation) ‘In Game 4’ by Jonathan Colling

Colin McRae Rally 2.0 (2000, Sony PlayStation) ‘In Game 7’ by Jonathan Colling

Sega Rally Championship (1995, Sega Saturn) ‘My Dear Friend, Rally’ by Takenobu Mitsuyoshi, lyrics written by Kenneth Ibrahim and Tetsuya Mizuguchi

Sega Rally Championship (1995, Sega Saturn) ‘Game Over Yeah!’ by Takenobu Mitsuyoshi

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Back in the Commodore 64’s heyday, the lengthy tape loading times meant that computer games enthusiasts needed something to nod their heads and tap their feet to as their screens flickered with intro screens. Thus, the ‘loader’ track was born! Join me as I check out some SID chip jams from games old and new (three tracks on the playlist are from games released this decade!) along with some loading tunes from the Sharp X68000, Amiga, and Atari ST.

Listen:

https://ia801501.us.archive.org/12/items/fsvep41/fsvep41.mp3

Salamander (1988, Sharp X68000) ‘Loading’ by Yoshiaki Hatano and Miki Higashino

Que-Dex (1987, Commodore 64) ‘Loading Sequence: Timed Out’ by Matt Gray

Hessian (2016, Commodore 64) ‘Hessian Loader’ by Lasse Öörni and Péter Nagy-Miklós

Darkness (2014, Commodore 64) ‘Darkness Loader’ by Linus (Sascha Zeidler)

The Vice Squad (2013, Commodore 64) ‘Sinister Conflicts (Vice Squad Loader)’ by Richard Bayliss

The Killing Game Show (1990, Commodore Amiga) ‘Loading Tune’ by Ray Norrish

Zombi (1990, Atari ST) ‘Loading Music’ by David Whittaker

Namachuukei 68 (1988, Sharp X68000) ‘Loader’ by Yuji Takenouchi

Mario Bros. (1987, Commodore 64) ‘Ocean Loader 2’ by Martin Galway

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