Gaming Music FM

This is a landmark episode for Gaming Music FM with both the soundtrack and our guest. Brian and Darryl sit down with an incredibly special guest co-host who goes by the popular name Piano Squall, a.k.a. Michael Gluck. After talking with Mike and learning about him and how he got into music, the trio dives into the soundtrack that has been requested more than any others on the site: Kingdom Hearts. How did Yoko Shimomura fair with the music from SE’s powerhouse franchise? There’s only one way to find out. The Maestro makes his customary appearance and casts his unquestionable judgment. You won’t want to miss this one!

Another exciting interview is what we have for you this time around as Brian sits down with Jason Graves, the composer for Dead Space 1 and 2. Listen in to hear where Jason grew up, how he got into music, and his journey as a composer in the video game industry, and how he learned what he knows about music composition. Listen in to hear his story and how he created music that will terrify you even when listening in the middle of day with all the lights on!

An exciting interview is what we have for you this time around as Brian sits down with Garry Schyman, the composer for BioShock and Dante’s Inferno. Listen in to hear where Garry grew up, how he got into music, and his journey as a composer in the video game industry. In addition, Garry will be appearing at the Anaheim Comic Convention in a few days. Also, Garry’s music will be performed live on May 9th from his work on BioShock, Dante’s Inferno, as well as the 2nd movement from his very own classical composition. Listen in to hear his story and how you can see him in person and hear his music live!

It’s a special time in the life of Gaming Union and we are celebrating on GMFM. Since GU was founded largely on Final Fantasy 13, this episode we take a look at the music from this epic franchise. Brian and Darryl are joined by special guest Daniel Floyd, the voice and host of the extremely popular Escapist video series Extra Credits. Join Brian, Darryl, and Daniel as they dissect the music from S-E’s newest FF installment. And of course, the Maestro makes his customary appearance to cast judgment on Masashi’s work. How will the newest FF installment fair? There’s only one way to find out: listen in.

Who loves the music from Final Fantasy 10? Well, you might and you might not, but this episode of GMFM is here to help you figure that out. Join Brian, Darryl, and special guest Sophia Tong (GameSpot journalist and host of SoundByte) as they discuss the music from Uematsu’s last numbered game before his extended hiatus. The Maestro makes his customary appearance and casts his judgment for the Wall of Groove; what will it be? You gotta listen to find out.

Gaming Music FM is back for another outrageous episode and this week the gang talks about the outrageously entertaining Katamari Damacy. Join Brian, Darryl, and very special guest Stevo “Level 99” Bortz (host of Overclocked Afterdark) as they lose their minds over this soundtrack. If you think the music from KD is off the walls, this podcast follows suit with great discussion and wild tangents. The Maestro makes his appearance to cast judgment on the OST and Homestar Runner joins the fray to promote Gaming Union. Believe us, this is the best GMFM episode to date and you will NOT want to miss it!

Gaming Music FM is back to kick off the new year with a bang! Brian and Darryl are joined by the musical Astharis to talk about a soundtrack from a game that is near and dear to many people’s hearts: Uncharted – Drake’s Fortune! Listen to the trio as they talk about the good, the bad and the ugly. At the end, welcome the Maestro back to the show from his long holiday hiatus as he passes judgment on the work from Greg Edmunson! Enjoy the new GMFM of 2011!

You requested it in LARGE numbers and Gaming Music FM is back this week to deliver it: our thoughts on Nier. Brian and Darryl are joined by the wonderfully musical Astharis as they discuss the ins and outs from one of the newest Square-Enix titles. The trio talks about what they liked and then they talk about what they LOVED! How highly do they recommend the soundtrack and in the end, what will the Maestro have to say about this very unique score? There’s only one way to find out. Join the group for this last episode of GMFM to send you out with a bang!

Gaming Music FM is back again and this time, we take a trip back into the mid 90s to listen to and evaluate the music from Super Mario 64. This week, Brian and Darryl are joined by a very special guest: Andrew "zircon" Aversa. The guys sit down together to figure out whether the music from Koji Kondo is a winner or whether Mario craps out this time around. Which will it be and where will The Maestro put the soundtrack in our Wall of Groove? Listen in to find out!

This week brings a new episode of Gaming Music FM and the game on the chopping block this time around is Gears of War. Brian and Darryl dive into the music from Kevin Riepl's score. Join the guys as they dicuss the good, the bad, and the very bad from the soundtrack. Do they recommend it for listening or should you avoid it like the plague? And most of all, what's the verdict from the Maestro and where will Gears of War fall on the Wall of Groove?