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  • Episode 19: Winter Patreon Special with Joe and Todd
    The VGMbassy kicks off 2019 with a show dedicated to our Patreon subscribers and the winter holiday season. Ed is joined by Joe and Todd, co-hosts of the Embassy Exclusive podcast, to share some wintery tracks hand-picked by the VGMbassy Patreon crew! Grab a mug of hot cocoa and settle down by the fire for some witty banter and chilly tunes!
    Special thanks to my wife, Myla Wilson, for the beverage staging and photography work on this episode’s image.
    A huge thank you to Indira J (The Misadventures of Buddy and Friend, Sacrimony) for the amazing VGMbassy artwork and design, and to Trevin Hughes (aka chiptune composer Jredd) for the podcast theme song!
    Check out the brand new VGMbassy Patreon for some fantastic bonuses, including exclusive podcast content!
    A huge thank you to our supporting Patreon patrons: The Diad, Michael Bridgewater, Chris Murray, Cameron Chiles, Scott McElhone, Chris Myers, Donovan Orofino, Cameron Werme, Carlos, and Alex “The Messenger” Messenger!
    Join our Facebook group for discussion and bonus content: facebook.com/groups/thevgmbassy
    Follow The VGMbassy on Twitter: @TheVGMbassy
    Check out the Instagram account for artsy-fartsy game-related images: @TheVGMbassy
    Listen here or find us on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app!

    The Tracklist:
    1 – “Ice Man Stage” from Mega Man Powered Up (PSP, 2006) Composed by Toshihiko Horiyama – Submitted by Chris Myers
    2 – “Snowfield Story” from Zanac X Zanac (PS1, 2001) Composed by Daisuke Nagata, Masatomo Miyamoto, Katsumi Tanaka – Submitted by Ben Dishman
    3 – “Winters” from Earthbound (SNES, 1994) Composed by Hirokazu Tanaka – Submitted by Chris Murray
    4 – “The Himalayas” from Ducktales (NES, 1990) Composed by Yoshihiro Sakaguchi – Submitted by Scott McElhone
    5 – “Snow” from Dirt Dash (Arcade, 1995) Composed by Ayako Saso – Submitted by Kung Fu Carlito
    6 – “Chilly Waters” from Mario Party 3 (N64, 2000) Composed by Ichirō Shimakura – Submitted by Alex Messenger
    7 – “Winter’s Here” from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: The Arcade Game (1990, NES) Composed by Kozo Nakamura – Submitted by Cam Werme
    8 – “Waltz of the Flowers” from Home Alone (SNES, 1991) Composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Arranged by Mark van Hecke – Submitted by Cam Chiles
    9 – “Diamond Dust Zone 1” from Sonic 3D Blast (Genesis, 1996) Composed by Tatsuyuki Maeda – Submitted by Emily Donnelly
    10 – Freezezy Peak from Banjo Kazooie (N64, 1998) Composed by Grant Kirkhope – Submitted by John Jekel
    11 – “Credits” from Golden Axe II (Genesis, 1991) Composed by Naofumi Hataya – Submitted by Michael Bridgewater
    1 hr 26 min
  • Episode 18 – Gaiapolis with Emily

    Emily returns to the embassy to listen to a mystery soundtrack. Will she and Ed figure out what kind of game they're listening to?

    The post Episode 18 – Gaiapolis with Emily appeared first on THE VGMBASSY.

    2 hr 17 min
  • Episode 18 – Gaiapolis with Emily

    Ed and Emily are back with the 3rd Blind Listen episode, hand-picked by Patreon member Kung Fu Carlito! Get ready to experience a soundtrack that defies the expectations of both of our hosts, and creates some intriguing discussion concerning which sound chip they’re listening to.



    A huge thank you to Indira J (The Misadventures of Buddy and Friend, Sacrimony) for the amazing VGMbassy artwork and design, and to Trevin Hughes (aka chiptune composer Jredd) for the podcast theme song!



    Check out the brand new VGMbassy Patreon for some fantastic bonuses, including exclusive podcast content!



    A huge thank you to our supporting Patreon patrons: The Diad, Michael Bridgewater, Chris Murray, Cameron Chiles, Scott McElhone, Chris Myers, Donovan Orofino, Cameron Werme, Carlos, and Alex “The Messenger” Messenger!



    Join our Facebook group for discussion and bonus content: facebook.com/groups/thevgmbassy



    Follow The VGMbassy on Twitter: @TheVGMbassy



    Check out the Instagram account for artsy-fartsy game-related images: @TheVGMbassy



    Listen here or find us on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app!



    *SPOILERS!* – Don’t read any further until you’ve listened to the show!



    GaiapolisDeveloped and Published by KonamiReleased May 1993All Music Composed by  Yuji Takenouchi, Seiichi Fukami, and Satoko Miyawaki



    The Tracklist:



    1 – MORNING DEPARTURE



    2 – DOWN TO THE EARTH



    3 – BATTLE



    4 – SYMBOL OF THE HERO



    5 – KNIGHT OF FLAMES



    6 – NEOMOSK



    7 – TAKE BACK MY DAUGHTER



    8 – KEYCITY



    9 – OLYNPIA



    10 – MAHARISH



    11 – STONE OF THE WINGED MAN



    12 – KOBEN



    13 – LADDER



    14 – ALEISTA



    15 – HIGHWAY



    16 – GAIAPOLIS



    17 – INVASION～KING DARKNESS



    18 – THE FINAL BATTLE



    19 – EPILOGUE



    20 – OPEN THE WINGS



    21 – CRYSTAL TIME


     

     
    2 hr 17 min
  • Episode 17: Tetris with Logan and Emily
    Spawning countless iterations of block-based puzzle games across the world, Tetris is one of the most well-known and most beloved properties to ever grace a video screen. Lately, Ed’s 7 year old son Logan has been bitten by the Tetris bug, and he was super excited to be joined by his friend Emily to talk about it on The VGMbassy. Together, the pair share unique and fun music from over a decade’s worth of Tetris games and chat about their favorite titles and block-clearing techniques. Logan comes up with his own concept for a new kind of Tetris game, and Emily falls in love with the musical stylings of Neil Voss. “Drop” on by and take a listen!
    Special thanks to my wife, Myla Wilson, for the photography work on this episode’s image.
    A huge thank you to Indira J (The Misadventures of Buddy and Friend, Sacrimony) for the amazing VGMbassy artwork and design, and to Trevin Hughes (aka chiptune composer Jredd) for the podcast theme song!
    Check out the brand new VGMbassy Patreon for some fantastic bonuses, including exclusive podcast content!
    A huge thank you to our supporting Patreon patrons: The Diad, Michael Bridgewater, Chris Murray, Cameron Chiles, Scott McElhone, Chris Myers, Donovan Orofino, Cameron Werme, Carlos, and Alex “The Messenger” Messenger!
    Join our Facebook group for discussion and bonus content: facebook.com/groups/thevgmbassy
    Follow The VGMbassy on Twitter: @TheVGMbassy
    Check out the Instagram account for artsy-fartsy game-related images: @TheVGMbassy
    Listen here or find us on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app!

    The Tracklist:
    1 – “A-Type” from Tetris (GB, 1989) Composed by Hirokazu Tanaka
    2 – “Music B” from Tetris Flash [Tetris 2] (NES, 1993) Composed by Miyuki Uemura and Mitsuhiko Takano
    3 – “Play” from Tetris Mobile (iOS, Android, 2008) Composed by and Unknown Composer
    4 – “Tetris A-Type” from Super Tetris 2 + Bombliss (SNES, 1992) Composed by Mitsuhiko Takano, K4, and Dhal‑chan
    5 – “Asian Flower” from Tetris Party Deluxe (Wii, DS, 2010) Composed by Takashi Watanabe, Tomoya Yoshida, Keisuke Fukuhira, and Ichirō Shimakura
    6 – “Magical Tetris” from Magical Tetris Challenge (GBC, 2000) Composed by Harumi Fujita
    7 – “The Gypsy Dance” from Tetris Axis (3DS, 2011) Composed by Brian DiLucente
    8 – “Impact” from Tetris 4D (Dreamcast, 1998) Composed by an Unknown Composer
    9 – ”Versus Game” from Tetris: The Grand Master 3 – Terror-Instinct (Arcade, 2005) Composed by Shinji Hosoe and Ayako Saso
    10 – “Egypt Theme” from The New Tetris (N64, 1999) Composed by Neil D. Voss
    11 – “Level 3” from Tetris (CD-i, 1991) Composed by Jim Andron
    12 – “Staff” from 3-D Tetris (Virtual Boy, 1996) Composed by Ken Kojima
    1 hr 49 min
  • Episode 16: Scurge: Hive with Cam Werme
    Scurge: Hive is an ambitious action-adventure game from Orbital Media, released on the Game Boy Advance and the Nintendo DS. It initially received lukewarm reviews but has since gained a cult following for its Metroid-like atmosphere and astounding Jake Kaufman soundtrack. Join Ed and Cam Werme for a dissection of the game’s music and discover the story behind Jenosa’s fight to save the galaxy from the malicious, sentient Scurge infection! 
    A huge thank you to Indira J (The Misadventures of Buddy and Friend, Sacrimony) for the amazing VGMbassy artwork and design, and to Trevin Hughes (aka chiptune composer Jredd) for the podcast theme song!
    Check out the brand new VGMbassy Patreon for some fantastic bonuses, including exclusive podcast content!
    A huge thank you to our supporting Patreon patrons: The Diad, Shoryukenny, Chris Murray, Cameron Chiles, Scott McElhone, Chris Myers, Donovan Orofino, Cameron Werme, Carlos, and Alex “The Messenger” Messenger!
    Join our Facebook group for discussion and bonus content: facebook.com/groups/thevgmbassy
    Follow The VGMbassy on Twitter: @TheVGMbassy
    Check out the Instagram account for artsy-fartsy game-related images: @TheVGMbassy
    Listen here or find us on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app!

    The Tracklist:
    Scurge: Hive
    GBA, NDS, 2006
    Developed by Orbital Media
    Published by SouthPeak Interactive
    Music Composed by Jake Kaufman
    1 – “Mission Briefing”
    2 – “Excerpt 1 ~ Cruiser”
    3 – “Boss 1 ~ Scylla”
    4 – “Excerpt 2 ~ Biocore”
    5 – “Boss 2 ~ Cyclops”
    6 – “Excerpt 3 ~ Industrial”
    7 – “Boss 3 ~ Atlas”
    8 – “Excerpt 4 ~ Deadscape”
    9 – “Boss 4 ~ Jormungand”
    10 – “Sick Bay”
    11 – “Elevator”
    12 – “Nexus ~ Inactive”
    13 – “Nexus ~ Teleporting”
    14 – “Emergency”
    15 – “Menu”
    16 – “Excerpt 5 ~ Mines”
    17 – “Boss 5 ~ Heimdall”
    18 – “Excerpt 6 ~ Forest”
    19 – “Boss 6 ~ Mandragora”
    20 – “Boss 7 ~ Cerberus”
    21 – “Boss 8 ~ The Source (Part 1)”
    22 – “Boss 8 ~ The Source (Part 2)”
    23 – “Ending”
    24 – “Credits”
    2 hr 4 min
  • Episode 15: Classic C64 with Michael from Forever Sound Version
    A few weeks ago, Ed appeared on VGM podcast Forever Sound Version to talk about some of the incredible Commodore 64 games that have been recently released. Today, Ed is joined by Michael Bridgewater, the host of Forever Sound Version and the topic remains similar: Classic C64 titles! Listen to tunes written by some of the greats, like Ben Daglish, Chris Huelsbeck, and Tim Follin, and learn a bit about one of the most beloved 8-bit computer systems in the world.
    You can find Michael’s podcast, Forever Sound Version, here: https://foreversoundversion.wordpress.com/
    Check out his C64 compositions: https://soundcloud.com/mibric64
    A huge thank you to Indira J (The Misadventures of Buddy and Friend, Sacrimony) for the amazing VGMbassy artwork and design, and to Trevin Hughes (aka chiptune composer Jredd) for the podcast theme song!
    Check out the brand new VGMbassy Patreon for some fantastic bonuses, including exclusive podcast content!
    A huge thank you to our supporting Patreon patrons: The Diad, Shoryukenny, Chris Murray, Cameron Chiles, Scott McElhone, Chris Myers, Donovan Orofino, Cameron Werme, Carlos, and Alex “The Messenger” Messenger!
    Join our Facebook group for discussion and bonus content: facebook.com/groups/thevgmbassy
    Follow The VGMbassy on Twitter: @TheVGMbassy
    Check out the Instagram account for artsy-fartsy game-related images: @TheVGMbassy
    Listen here or find us on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app!

    The Tracklist:
    1 – “Title and In-Game 1” from Krakout (Gremlin Interactive, 1987) Composed by Ben Daglish
    2 – “Intro” from 5th Gear (Rack-It, 1988) Composed by Theo and Renier Hongens
    3 – “Title” from Blood Money (Psygnosis, 1990) Composed by Frederik Segerfalk
    4 – “Game Over” from Catalypse (Genias, 1993) Composed by Michael Tschögl & Andrea Pompili
    5 – “Loader” from Sanxion (Thalamus, 1986) Composed by Rob Hubbard
    6 – “Water” from Last Ninja 3 (System 3, 1991) Composed by Reyn Ouwehand
    7 – “Ending” from Turrican (Rainbow Arts, 1990) Composed by Ramiro Vaca, Chris Hülsbeck, and Stefan Hartwig
    8 – “Title Theme” from Gauntlet III (US Gold, 1992) Composed by Tim & Geoff Follin
    1 hr 39 min

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