The Legacy Music Hour Video Game Music Podcast

By Brent Weinbach and Rob F. Switch

What's The Legacy Music Hour Video Game Music Podcast about?

The Legacy Music Hour podcast was created by Brent Weinbach and Rob F. for the purpose of sharing and talking about video game music from specifically the 8-bit and 16-bit eras. No remixes, no covers, no video game inspired music -just pure, original music from the NES, SNES, Genesis, and more.

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The Legacy Music Hour Video Game Music Podcast episodes:

04.10.2024
LMH Mixtape #208: Ending Music 3
The boizz celebrated the start of a new year with a focus on ending music. This is the third focus of its kind, and as you'll hear, there's no shortage of supply for great ending tracks, tracks that really shape...
04.03.2024
Episode 271: Shooters
Not to be confused with "Flying and Shooting," the topic of this episode is Shooters. So not just shoot-them-up games, but any game with some sort of shooting. Shooting of a gun, shooting of a camera, shooting of balls in...
03.27.2024
LMH Mixtape #207: Homework
Don't let the episode title worry you, this homework doesn't suck. Your only assignment this week is to listen to the mixtape and enjoy the fine selection of tracks from this free play! "Building The House" from Richard Scarry's Busytown...
03.22.2024
LMH Mixtape #206: Halloween (Live)
For Episode 206, the boizz recorded at the Bit Bar in Salem, Massachusetts, presenting in front a live audience of LMH users. A very on-theme track for this Halloween episode is "Werewolf Form" from the game Werewolf: The Last Warrior. ...
03.20.2024
LMH Mixtape #206: Halloween (Live)
For Episode 206, the boizz recorded at the Bit Bar in Salem, Massachusetts, presenting in front a live audience of LMH users. A very on-theme track for this Halloween episode is "Werewolf Form" from the game Werewolf: The Last Warrior. ...
03.13.2024
LMH Mixtape #205: Best Of Year In Review 7
Once again, it's time for the Best Of Year In Review where Brent and Rob share their top ten tracks that they discovered during the year. How do you think their picks compare to what you would have chosen? Well,...
03.06.2024
Episode 270: Court
Rob's got a bone to pick with a big entity and he gets into it all on Episode 270. And there's some tenners on the show, so brace yourself for that. Full track listing below.Download and listen NOWGame - Composer...
02.28.2024
LMH Mixtape #204: David Wise
In a RARE moment, The Legacy Music Hour had back to back composer focus episodes, which also happened to feature exclusive interviews with said composers. This episode focuses on famed video game composer David Wise! David is famous for many...
02.21.2024
LMH Mixtape #203: Tim Follin
Iconic video game composer Tim Follin has a distinct style that fans can recognize instantly. As a western composer, Tim brought his prog rock influences to create some incredibly beloved soundtracks, including Solstice and Pictionary, just to name a couple. ...
02.14.2024
LMH Mixtape #202: TurboGrafx-16 3
If you thought the boizz were out of TurboGrafx-16 tracks, think again. With so many great tracks to choose from, including many user submitted ones, the only logical thing to do was to make a third TurboGrafx-16 focused episode. “In-Game...
02.07.2024
Episode 269: Tracks That End
This episode features only video game music compositions that do not continuously loop. That is, there's a definite end to all of the pieces here, which is not the usual case for game music of the third and fourth generation. ...
01.31.2024
LMH Mixtape #201: TurboGrafx-16 2
The TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine (and SuperGrafx) has so much great music that the boizz dedicated a second full episode to showcase what the system had to offer, and there is certainly a lot here to enjoy. The deep synth...
01.24.2024
LMH Mixtape #200: Episode 200! (Live)
Ladies and gentlemen, put your hands together for the moment you've all been waiting for... The Legacy Music Hour, Episode 200 Live Special! The boizz celebrated their 200th episode with a live audience of LMH users, special guests, and of...
01.17.2024
LMH Mixtape #199: Mmm Poppin'
We've gone from shirt popping in the last episode to mmm poppin' in this one. The track “Brawing Up” from Battle Mania: Daiginjou is a fully pumped jam that will get you absolutely energized, while conversely, “Luis” from Leading Company...
01.10.2024
LMH Mixtape #198: Shirt Popping
These tracks are so hot you'll need to pop your shirt just to cool off. Olein Cavern from Socket has notes of Sonic the Hedgehog, while In-Game 2 from Aoi Blink has a bit of a sitcom feel with some...
01.03.2024
Episode 268: Secrets
Shh, don't tell anyone, but the boizz have some secrets to share on this episode of The Legacy Music Hour. And some great tracks too, of course. Full track listing below.Download and listen NOWGame - Composer - Song - Company...
12.28.2023
LMH Mixtape #197: Friends
Although Rob was was unable to make it to this Free Play episode, Brent and the rest of the crew were joined by Brent's friends Andrew Michaan and Mike Fischer. This mixtape has a nice variety of tracks including the...
12.20.2023
LMH Mixtape #196: Beyond 16-Bit 3
On rare occasions, the boizz venture beyond the realm of the 3rd and 4th generation of video game music. This is one of those occasions. Regardless of what generation they came from, this mixtape is loaded with killer tracks like...
12.13.2023
LMH Mixtape #195: Brent's Recent Games
In this episode, all of Brent's tracks were from games that he had recently played/discovered. Those include Brain Lord with some cool, funky bass guitar and the psychedelic, funky, wild ride that is Kirby's Dream land 3. Rob also brought...
12.06.2023
Episode 267: Wishing There Was More
In this episode, the Legacy Music Hour shares tracks they like but wish there was more of either in length or girth. This is a subjective stance and some of their selections might sound very complete to you while others,...
11.29.2023
LMH Mixtape #194: Rob Loses
In the full episode, Rob told a story about taking a rare loss in Street Fighter II. Don't worry though, because this mixtape is full of winners. Starting right off the bat with the incredibly smooth Dean Evans track "Diving"...
11.22.2023
LMH Mixtape #193: Best Of Year In Review 6
Another year in the books, so you know what that means. Time for another Best Of Year In Review episode. This time the boizz went back to a full-length top ten list. Do you have any guesses for which tracks...
11.15.2023
LMH Mixtape #192: Pinball Music
If you went to the arcade in the 80's or 90's, you heard some pretty great video game music from the arcade machines. But if you looked next to those arcade cabinets, you probably saw a different type of machine...
11.08.2023
LMH Mixtape #191: Sensing Things
Do you sense that? It's a hot new mixtape incoming! Some of the best VGM tracks can come from some surprising places. For example, Autumn from Classic Road II (a little known, Japanese-exclusive horse racing game) is an incredible orchestral...
11.01.2023
Episode 266: The Three Tenners
Some technical difficulties on this episode. Brent's microphone was crackling and stuff, but the music tracks were all replaced in post, so at least those sound clean. Speaking of the tracks, there's some good ones -even possible top ten material...
10.25.2023
LMH Mixtape #190: Jokes
I'm not joking when I say this mixtape has the goods. Treasure Castle from Socket features some really cool bells that ping pong back and forth in stereo. Tatsuyuki Maeda shows off the strengths of the Genesis' FM synth with...
10.18.2023
LMH Mixtape #189: Keeping Things Up
Music has the ability to motivate and move you, and this mix is guaranteed to put some spring in your step. Main BGM 1 from Power League 5 has a phenomenal driving melody that can make even the sleepiest Chiki...
10.11.2023
LMH Mixtape #188: Nexting Etiquette
You put your quarter on it, and now you've got next on this new mixtape! Definitely listen for the chilling audio samples at the end of Nastar Warrior for a cool LMH legal arcade track. If that's not chilling enough,...
10.04.2023
Episode 265: Best Of Year In Review 12
Brent and Rob share their top ten tracks they became aware of in roughly the last year. Gabe shares his top five. Only eight episodes to draw from this year, because last year's Best Of show was a month late...
09.27.2023
LMH Mixtape #187: Rob's World
Rob was back in action, leg mended and ready to jam out. In fact, you can jam out right now to this fresh mixtape! Lose Theme from Kiss Shot is an incredibly smooth, bluesy jam that may not be able...
09.20.2023
LMH Mixtape #186: Spencer Crittenden
Rob was still out while his leg mended, but special guest and LMH user Spencer Crittenden was there to share in the VGM appreciation. There was a lot to appreciate too, because this mix is filled with some totally Bonk...
09.13.2023
LMH Mixtape #185: DJ Douggpound
Rob was unfortunately out due to a broken leg, but special guest Doug Lussenhop aka DJ Douggpound helped fill in. Rob was there in spirit though, with a request for a classic Skitchin' track. Additionally, Doug was given a crash...
09.06.2023
Episode 264: Hackers
Not really sure why this episode is called "Hackers." Maybe the boizz talk about hacking at one point, but they definitely talk about other stuff. Full track listing below.Download and listen NOWGame - Composer - Song - Company - Console...
08.30.2023
LMH Mixtape #184: Hypnosis
Counting backwards from ten...nine...your eyelids are getting heavy. Eight...seven...focus on the sounds of the arpeggios from Alberto José González. Six...five...the FM synth of Undead Line washes over you. Four...three...the orchestral strings of Tsuri Tarou put you in a deep relaxed...
08.23.2023
LMH Mixtape #183: Chreepy Christmas
This mix has a lot to offer. You got some "Chreepy" music from the likes of Splatterhouse, a Cocoon track that could have easily fit on a Mega Man game, and a cool breakdown section that happens in the Bubble...
08.16.2023
LMH Mixtape #182: Best Of Year In Review 5
It's that time again! Time for another Best Of Year In Review. Having a smaller pool of episodes to pick from, Brent and Rob each pick their top five tracks of the year. Will they have any overlapping picks? You'll...
08.09.2023
LMH Mixtape #181: Game Grumps
Second times the charm. Both members of the Game Grumps, Arin and Dan, were able to make it as guests this time. The full Grump was in effect, but it's impossible to be grumpy when listening to this fun-filled mixtape...
08.02.2023
Episode 263: Ballads
Brent and Rob explore some slower, more sentimental pieces of video game music on this episode. They also explore what it’s like to be a “furry” and what’s like to be a “hunk.” Speaking of hunks, action stars used to...
07.26.2023
LMH Mixtape #180: Rise
The robots are rising up! The only way to fight back is with a killer mixtape, and The Legacy Music Hour has your back. Check out the awesome stereo effects of Quarth, the cool sliding bass on Gradius II and...
07.19.2023
LMH Mixtape #179: Technical Difficulties
All the way back at Mixtape #48 (Keith Apicary and Nathan Barnatt), KeyGlyph asked if you remember your first LMH episode, as that episode was KeyGlyph’s first. For me (TheManaTree), Episode 179 was it. LMH and the Game Grumps did...
07.12.2023
LMH Mixtape #178: Free Play 30
For this episode, Rob based his picks on all the "soccer (football) action" going on at the time. Brent went with the traditional free play style. Either way you get a lot of fantastic tunes, maybe even some possible top...
07.05.2023
Episode 262: Briefs
Back when the original Queer Eye For The Straight Guy was touring all over the country, Rob got selected to be made-over by Carson Kressley. Rob talks all about it on Episode 262. The subject of underwear also comes up. ...
06.28.2023
LMH Mixtape #177: Free Play 29
Free Play 29 has a nice variety of VGM tracks ranging from pumped up shooters to melodic RPGs. There are classic tracks from popular titles such as Jackal, as well as some deeper cuts from Japan only releases that you...
06.21.2023
LMH Mixtape #176: Free Play 28
Free Play 28 is here with a fresh shipment of VGM hits! Rob was in town during this recording, so the crew got to do an in-person episode! In the full episode, you can see how that in-person energy led...
06.14.2023
LMH Mixtape #175: Free Play 27
Free Play 27 sports a nice variety of VGM tracks for your listening pleasure. Additionally, the full episode has a special performance of a Journey to Silius track, performed live by a high school band directed by band director and...
06.07.2023
Episode 261: The Old West 2
What in tarnation! It's been over ten years since Boss Brent and Switch the Kid did an episode on Old West themed games and stages. That's over two hundred tootin' episodes ago! This time, joined by Grand Gunnin' Gabe, the...
05.31.2023
LMH Mixtape #174: Free Play 26
Free Play 26 brings all the jams you know and love, but can you figure out how the track titles relate to haircuts? I guess you'll just have to listen to the full episode to find out!Download and listen NOWMANATREE'S...
05.24.2023
LMH Mixtape #173: Free Play 25
Morning, afternoon, evening, or night: it's always a good time for a free play mix tape. User Slick Vic posed the question, who would you put on a Mount Rushmore style monument to VGM composers? Check out the full episode...
05.17.2023
LMH Mixtape #172: Free Play 24
You know the drill at this point. Free play = a fun variety of VGM tracks. In the full episode, Brent was sick, but toughed it out, because the show must go on. Additionally, Brent's brothers, Max and Nicky, joined...
05.10.2023
LMH Mixtape #171: Free Play 23
A quality mix of VGM tracks. The full episode is also a ”must listen" if you haven't heard it. You get 8-bit drum rolls, surgeries, and phone calls from Santa Claus. Has Santa left Palmdale yet, or is he still...

What's The Legacy Music Hour Video Game Music Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Legacy Music Hour Video Game Music Podcast episodes:

LMH Mixtape #208: Ending Music 3

Episode 271: Shooters

LMH Mixtape #207: Homework

LMH Mixtape #206: Halloween (Live)

LMH Mixtape #206: Halloween (Live)

LMH Mixtape #205: Best Of Year In Review 7

Episode 270: Court

LMH Mixtape #204: David Wise

LMH Mixtape #203: Tim Follin

LMH Mixtape #202: TurboGrafx-16 3

Episode 269: Tracks That End

LMH Mixtape #201: TurboGrafx-16 2

LMH Mixtape #200: Episode 200! (Live)

LMH Mixtape #199: Mmm Poppin'

LMH Mixtape #198: Shirt Popping

Episode 268: Secrets

LMH Mixtape #197: Friends

LMH Mixtape #196: Beyond 16-Bit 3

LMH Mixtape #195: Brent's Recent Games

Episode 267: Wishing There Was More

LMH Mixtape #194: Rob Loses

LMH Mixtape #193: Best Of Year In Review 6

LMH Mixtape #192: Pinball Music

LMH Mixtape #191: Sensing Things

Episode 266: The Three Tenners

LMH Mixtape #190: Jokes

LMH Mixtape #189: Keeping Things Up

LMH Mixtape #188: Nexting Etiquette

Episode 265: Best Of Year In Review 12

LMH Mixtape #187: Rob's World

LMH Mixtape #186: Spencer Crittenden

LMH Mixtape #185: DJ Douggpound

Episode 264: Hackers

LMH Mixtape #184: Hypnosis

LMH Mixtape #183: Chreepy Christmas

LMH Mixtape #182: Best Of Year In Review 5

LMH Mixtape #181: Game Grumps

Episode 263: Ballads

LMH Mixtape #180: Rise

LMH Mixtape #179: Technical Difficulties

LMH Mixtape #178: Free Play 30

Episode 262: Briefs

LMH Mixtape #177: Free Play 29

LMH Mixtape #176: Free Play 28

LMH Mixtape #175: Free Play 27

Episode 261: The Old West 2

LMH Mixtape #174: Free Play 26

LMH Mixtape #173: Free Play 25

LMH Mixtape #172: Free Play 24

LMH Mixtape #171: Free Play 23