Super Marcato Bros. Video Game Music Podcast episodes:

• March 16, 2015Episode 155: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze

  This week on the podcast: The guys finally focus on the fantastic 2014

  soundtrack to Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze! Karl & Will

  share 22 of the best tracks from Dave Wise's glorious return to the

  series. And they discuss how the music balances both carrying the torch

  of the original SNES games, while also feeling new and fresh. Enjoy!  03/15/15

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• March 09, 2015Episode 154: The Elder Scrolls

  In this very special episode, the guys focus on the incredible music of

  the Elder Scrolls series! This is some of the most epic, emotional, and

  sophisticated music in all of video games. Karl & Will go

  chronologically through the series, with a heavy focus on Jeremy Soule's

  work on Morrowind, Oblivion and Skyrim. Enjoy this in-depth look at the

  music of this remarkable series!  03/08/15

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• March 02, 2015Episode 153: Marcato Bros. at the Movies

  In this episode, Karl & Will play music from video games based on

  films! With such a large pool of games to draw from, this playlist is

  sure to keep you entertained all the way through. The heavy majority is

  old-school tracks for the NES, Gameboy, SNES and Genesis. But there are a

  few modern games sprinkled in for variety. Also, Will plays a film

  composer trivia game with Karl. Enjoy Marcato Bros. at the Movies!  03/01/15

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• February 23, 2015Episode 152: Sega Saturn

  In this long overdue episode, the guys finally focus on the music of the

  Sega Saturn! Having not grown up with this system, the guys discuss

  strictly the music, and how it is different from the generation

  preceding, as well as the modern age. Enjoy this trip back to the 90's,

  for a killer playlist of the best music this tragic console produced.  02/22/15

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• February 16, 2015Episode 151: Old & New

  In the exciting Season 7 Premiere, Karl & Will explore the

  differences and similarities between the old & new school of video

  game composing. From sound chips to symphony orchestras, the guys look

  at how the role as well as the effect of game music has changed over the

  years. Enjoy this unique look at how far video game music has come.  02/15/15

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• February 09, 2015Episode 150: Chris Huelsbeck

  Featuring an Exclusive Interview!

  We've

  made it to 150 episodes! To celebrate this milestone, Karl & Will,

  in typical Season Finale fashion, focus on the career of an acclaimed

  video game composer, and also sit down for an exclusive interview! This

  time, it's the legendary Chris Huelsbeck! You'll know his work from

  series such as Turrican and The Great Giana Sisters. Enjoy this

  insightful and exclusive look into one of the true pioneers of early

  Computer music. Also, the guys reflect on the first 150 episodes of the

  podcast. A big thank you to all the listeners over the past three years.

  This show wouldn't be what it is without you!  02/08/15

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• February 02, 2015Episode 149: Sonic Lost World

  In this episode, the guys focus on the outstanding and surprisingly

  Marioesque soundtrack to Sonic Lost World! This 2013 Wii U soundtrack

  simply blew Karl & Will away. Especially considering their not-so

  high opinions of recent Sonic music. The guys discuss how the composers

  approached the series in a never-before-heard way. Enjoy a super dense

  playlist of killer video game music, from one of the most lively and

  catchy soundtracks in recent years!  02/01/15

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• January 26, 2015Episode 148: Final Levels

  In this very exciting episode, the guys focus on the music to Final

  Levels! This is typically the last piece of music you hear in the game

  before facing the final boss. The guys discuss what makes Final Level

  music different from Final Boss music. Enjoy a solid playlist, featuring

  mostly old-school tracks, with a few killer modern tracks as well.  01/25/15

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• January 19, 2015Episode 147: Original Showcase 6

  For the sixth time on the podcast, Karl & Will (& Marty) share

  their original video game music! This is a very exciting episode, as the

  guys unveil a track from their current side-scroller game, as well as

  two tracks from their upcoming Mario World double album, Hello World!

  Also, each of the guys share one non-video game track to show a

  different side to their music. Enjoy this diverse selection of original

  music by the Bros!  01/18/15

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• January 12, 2015Episode 146: Simulations

  This week on the podcast, the guys explore the world of Simulation

  games! We're talking SimCity, Roller Coaster Tycoon, Ace Combat, and

  many many more. The music for simulations ends up being consistently

  soft and relaxed across the board. Be warned, if you're feeling tired,

  this playlist may make you fall asleep. Enjoy the relaxing music of

  Simulations!  01/11/15

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