Just the Jams

Episode 7 of Just the Jams features themes from some of our favorite games!

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List of tracks discussed in this episode:

1. At Doom's Gate - Bobby Prince

2. Halo Theme - Martin O'Donnell, Michael Salvatori

3. Nate's Theme 3.0 - Greg Edmonson

4. The Legend of Zelda Main Theme - Koji Kondo

5. Prelude - Nobuo Uematsu

6. Seasons of War - Jason Hayes

7. Baba Yetu - Christopher Tin

8. Metal Gear Solid 2 Main Theme - Harry Gregson-Williams, Norihiko Hibino

Mallorie created the intro and outro for this episode! Check out her Soundcloud: @ratedM4mallorie

In episode 6 of Just the Jams, Mallorie and Patrick compare soundtracks for Animal Crossing New Leaf and Animal Crossing New Horizons.

New Leaf

Composers Manaka Kataoka (main theme), Atsuko Asahi, Kazumi Totaka (sound director)

New Horizons

Composers Yasuaki Iwata, Yumi Takahashi, Shinobu Nagata, Sayako Doi, Masato Ohashi

Animal Crossing: A Brief History

https://youtu.be/7e9yyiwNpw0

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List of tracks discussed in this episode:

1. New Leaf Theme

2. 1PM (NL)

3. 6PM (NL)

4. 8PM (NL)

5. 4AM (NL)

6. 11AM (NL)

7. 7PM (NL)

8. Welcome Horizons (New Horizons Theme)

9. 7AM (NH)

10. 5PM (NH)

11. 10PM (NH)

Mallorie created the intro and outro for this episode! Check out her Soundcloud: @ratedM4mallorie

In episode 5 of Just the Jams, Mallorie and Patrick wrap up a two-part analysis of the music in Sonic 2 and Sonic 3!

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List of tracks discussed in this episode:

1. Sky Chase Zone (Sonic 2)

2. Sky Sanctuary Zone (Sonic & Knuckles)

3. Wing Fortress Zone (Sonic 2)

4. Flying Battery Zone (Sonic & Knuckles)

5. Metropolis Zone (Sonic 2)

6. Launch Base Zone (Sonic 3)

7. Death Egg Zone (Sonic 2)

8. Death Egg Zone (Sonic & Knuckles)

9. Act 1 Boss (Sonic 3)

10. Boss (Sonic 2)

11. Act 2 Boss (Sonic 3)

12. Death Egg Robot (Sonic 2)

13. Final Boss (Sonic 3)

Mallorie created the intro and outro for this episode! Check out her Soundcloud: @ratedM4mallorie

In episode 4 of Just the Jams, Mallorie and Patrick start a two-part analysis of the music in Sonic 2 and Sonic 3! Part two continues next week in episode 5.

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List of tracks discussed in this episode:

1. Emerald Hill Zone (Sonic 2)

2. Angel Island Zone (Sonic 3)

3. Chemical Plant Zone (Sonic 2)

4. Hydrocity Zone (Sonic 3)

5. Casino Night Zone (Sonic 2)

6. Carnival Night Zone (Sonic 3)

7. Hill Top Zone (Sonic 2)

8. Marble Garden Zone (Sonic 3)

9. Mystic Cave Zone (Sonic 2)

10. Ice Cap Zone (Sonic 3)

11. Oil Ocean Zone (Sonic 2)

12. Lava Reef Zone (Sonic & Knuckles)

Mallorie created the intro and outro for this episode! Check out her Soundcloud: @ratedM4mallorie

In episode 3 of Just the Jams, Mallorie and Patrick cover musical storytelling in The Last of Us (2013, Naughty Dog, composer Gustavo Santaolalla). This episode also includes more technical analysis of the sounds and mastering in the soundtrack.

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List of tracks discussed in this episode:

1. The Last of Us

2. The Quarantine Zone (20 Years Later)

3. All Gone (Aftermath)

4. The Hunters

5. Smugglers

6. Infected

7. The Choice

8. Vanishing Grace

9. The Path (A New Beginning)

10. The Last of Us (You and Me)

Mallorie created the intro and outro for this episode! Check out her Soundcloud: @ratedM4mallorie

In episode 2 of Just the Jams, Mallorie and Patrick incorporate parts of Bear McCreary's soundtrack composition notes to discuss character arcs and relationships in God of War (2018).

Bear McCreary's blog post on composing the soundtrack:

https://www.bearmccreary.com/#blog/blog/video-games/god-of-war/

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List of tracks discussed in this episode:

1. God of War

2. Deliverance

3. Epilogue

4. Memories of Mother

5. A Giant's Prayer

6. Witch of the Woods

7. Salvation

Mallorie created the intro and outro for this episode! Check out her Soundcloud: @ratedM4mallorie

In episode 1 of Just the Jams, hosts Mallorie and Patrick discuss the music in the first playable stages in 9 different games, from Final Fantasy VII to Tony Hawk's Pro to Super Mario Brothers.

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List of tracks discussed in this episode:

1. Final Fantasy VII - Opening Theme, Bombing Mission

2. Super Mario Brothers 1 - Main Theme & Overworld

3. Sonic The Hedgehog - Green Hill Zone

4. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater - Superman - Goldfinger

5. Streets of Rage 2 - Go Straight

6. Golden Axe III - The Vast Field

7. Castlevania II - Simon's Quest - Stage Theme Bloody Tears

8. Star Fox Corneria Theme

9. Diablo 1 - Tristram Village

Mallorie created the intro for this episode! Check out her Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ratedM4mallorie