Episode 63 – Same Song, Different System

Comparing and analyzing differences is often done on XVGM Radio, but when it comes to the Same Song, Different System episodes, it’s on a whole other level! Today, Mike and Justin are doing a deep dive into the world of retro gaming video game music in a special free picks episode, but unlike most free picks that happen every 20th episode, we’re doing a comparison to other ports and versions of these songs! Mike attempts to serenade Justin with his best (or in this case, worst) Judy Kuhn vocal impressions, the guys chat about foreign 7-Up mascots, and discuss the highs and lows of songs that get arranged elsewhere. Welcome to XVGM Radio’s 63rd episode!

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TRACK LISTING:

Intro – Mega Man 4 (NES, 1991) “Skull Man” Minae Fujii, Yasuaki Fujita

Mega Man III (GB, 1992) “Skull Man” Kouji Murata

1 – Ninja Gaiden III: Ancient Ship of Doom (NES, 1991) “Weapons Lab” Sugito Miyashiro, Kaori Nakabai, Rika Shigeno

Ninja Gaiden Trilogy (SNES, 1995) “Laboratory” Original (Sugito Miyashiro, Kaori Nakabai, Rika Shigeno) unknown arranger

2 – Power Strike/Aleste (SMS, 1988) “The Devastation” Takayuki Hirono

Power Strike/Aleste (MSX, 1988) “The Devastation” Takeshi Santō, Shin-kun

3 – Cool Spot (Amiga, 1993) “BGM05” Andrew Barnabas (arranger), Tommy Tallarico

Cool Spot (GB, 1994) “BGM4” Mark Cooksey (arranger), Tommy Tallarico

4 – Ninja Remix (AMI, 1990) “Title Screen/The Inner Sanctum” Jochen Hippel

Ninja Remix (AST, 1990) “Title Screen/The Inner Sanctum” Jochen Hippel

5 –  Pocahontas (SGB, 1996) “Colors of the Wind” Alan Menken, Mark Ortiz, John Prince

Pocohantas (GEN, 1996) “Colors of the Wind” Patrick J. Collins, Alan Menken

6 – Arch Rivals (NES, 1990) “Track 2/Title Screen” David Wise (Arranger), Dan Forden

Arch Rivals (SGG, 1992) “Track 2/Title Screen”  Mark Cooksey(Arranger), Dan Forden