VGMpire episode 02 – Super Adventure Island

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VGMpire episode 02 – Super Adventure Island

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Nov 2, 2011

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Yuzo Koshiro puts the Super NES’ sound capabilities to good use, combining tropical tunes with early ’90s beats to make a unique, overlooked soundtrack. Episode 2 right here

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Nov 2, 2011

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VGMpire episode 07 – Mario Kart Memories: From Koopa Beach to Rainbow Road we examine the music behind the first big Mario spinoff Download it by clicking somewhere around here Show notes 0:00:00 – Battle Mode (Super Mario Kart) 0:09:54 – Koopa Beach (Super Mario Kart) 0:11:22 – by VGMpire
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VGMpire Episode 10 – Honoring Advance Wars: One of the greatest handheld series of all time also happens to sport some of the best VGM out there Download Episode 10 now NOTES: 0:00:00 – Rachel’s Theme (Dual Strike) 0:08:33 – Jake’s Theme (Dual Strike) 0:10:15 – Sasha& by VGMpire
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VGMpire episode 03 – GoldenEye 007 and Banjo Kazooie: This week we examine two well-known Nintendo 64 soundtracks from Rare. Episode 3 right here by VGMpire
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VGMpire Episode 13 – Welcome to Jurassic Park: We’ve made audio attractions so astounding that they’ll capture the imagination of the entire planet. Download before Nedry locks us out with a stupid animated GIF SHOW NOTES: 00:00 – Gate Area (JP Super NES) 09:37 – Title Screen ( by VGMpire
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VGMpire Episode 1: Welcome to our very first episode! Brett, Chris and Tyler kick things off with a tribute to Tim and Geoff Follin, two of gaming’s best 8 and 16-bit composers. Download episode 1 right meow by VGMpire
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VGMpire Episode 17 – Mighty Virt Force: An on-location interview with Jake Kaufman, composer of Mighty Flip Champs, Milky Way and Switch Force. Download here SHOW NOTES 00:00 – Yummy (Mighty Switch Force) 05:57 – Title Screen (Mighty Milky Way) 07:21 – Space World (Mighty Milky Way) 10:11 – Lav by VGMpire
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VGMpire episode 09 – 2011 year in review: We end 2011 with a look at some of the best game music of the year. Grab episode 09 here, and share other OSTs you liked in the comments SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Dogfight (Ace Combat AH) 0:08:18 – White Devil (Ace Combat AH) 0:12:23 – Rebirt by VGMpire
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VGMpire Episode 24 – Spectacular Spider Songs: From chiptunes to industrial rock to guitar noodling, we examine the musical history of Spider-Man video games. Thwip it good by downloading now SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Swing Time (Vs The Kingpin Sega CD) 0:13:35 – Theme 1 (Return of the Sinister by VGMpire
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VGMpire Episode 21 – Happy Mothers Day: Get down with Earthbound, plus hear highlights from the rest of the legendary Mother series. Celebrate Mothers Day with a simple click SHOW NOTES 00:00 – Onette and Sunrise (Earthbound) 11:16 – Introduction (Mother) 12:54 – Approaching Mt Itoi (Mother) 13 by VGMpire
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VGMpire episode 06 – Mega Drive Medley: Our first look at the 16-bit Sega console focuses on lesser-known titles like Mean Bean Machine, along with classics ToeJam & Earl and Revenge of Shinobi. Download episode 6 right meow Show notes: 00:00 – Vs Mode (Mean Bean Machine) 09:15 &#8211 by VGMpire
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VGMpire Episode 11 – Plethora of Puzzles: Be it infectiously bouncy or delightfully laid back, music can make or break a puzzle game. This week we look at a handful of examples from the genre, including Bust A Move, Hexic and Puzzle Quest. Download it right here SONG LIST 0:00:00 – Main Th by VGMpire
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VGMpire episode 05 – A Salute to Samus: An hour-long tribute to the creepy, claustrophobic and downright awesome music of the Metroid series, which is 25 years old this year. Download episode five and instantly feel better about your day Show notes: 0:00:00 – Menu Select (Metroid Prime) 0 by VGMpire
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VGMpire Episode 46 – Rev Up to the Redline: OutRun, Daytona USA and Wave Race 64 star in this tribute to racing games. VROOM SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Rolling Start (Daytona USA) 0:07:32 – Let’s Go Away (Daytona USA) 0:09:25 – Outer Limit (Auto Modellista) 0:12:14 – In the Light (Auto Modellista) by VGMpire
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VGMpire Episode 29 – SNES Shooter Showcase: This week we take a quick look at three seminal SNES shoot em ups – Axelay, Gradius III and Super R-Type Download here 00:00 – Unkai (Axelay) 10:47 – Colony (Axelay) 14:17 – Silence (Axelay) 17:18 – Mother (Axelay) 19:20 – Cosmos (Axelay) 28:58 – In by VGMpire
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VGMpire episode 08 – Super Sonic Celebration: Celebrating 20 years of Sonic the Hedgehog with a look at the four original games that launched a cultural touchstone Download here SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Sonic Boom Intro (Sonic CD) 0:08:46 – Spring Yard Zone (Sonic 1) 0:10:12 – Labyrinth by VGMpire
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VGMpire episode 04 – The Genius of Jumping Flash: What begins as a celebration of PlayStation launch titles becomes a full-on gushfest for Jumping Flash and its late composer, Takeo Miratsu. Also covered are Tohshinden and Air Combat. Download episode 4 if you please Episode 4 notes: 00:00 – Duke (Battle by VGMpire
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VGMpire episode 02 – Super Adventure Island: Yuzo Koshiro puts the Super NES’ sound capabilities to good use, combining tropical tunes with early ’90s beats to make a unique, overlooked soundtrack. Episode 2 right here by VGMpire
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VGMpire Episode 19 – Battletoad Beats: Get mad, bad and crazy with this collection of toadally tubular tunes from the NES and SNES. Download the file right here SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Title Screen (Battletoads) 0:06:12 – Ragnarok Canyon (Battletoads) 0:08:31 – Wookie Hole (Batt by VGMpire
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VGMpire Episode 12 – Ys-y listening: Face-crunching guitars meet soul-soothing melodies in our 90 minute tribute to the majesty of Ys Download episode 12 here SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Release of the Far West Ocean (Ys VI) 0:10:28 – Field Mountain Area (Ys Book I & II) 0:12:30 – Shrine Entran by VGMpire
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VGMpire episode 14 – Ode tonelico: Spirited songs from Atelier Iris, Ar tonelico and Disgaea, a trio of unapologetically old-school JRPGs. Download episode 14 here 0:00:00 – Town Where the Bells Chime (Atelier Iris) 0:07:37 – Tree Spirit in the Mist (Atelier Iris) 0:10:01 – Wind Over Time by VGMpire
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VGMpire episode 16 – Wise Wizards: Hear this forgotten series grow with each installment, thanks to the incredible efforts of composer David Wise Download episode 16 here SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Title Screen (Wizards & Warriors) 0:05:56 – Forest (Wizards & Warriors) 0:07:23 – Big Tree by VGMpire
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VGMpire Episode 18 – The Sinister Sounds of Silent Hill: A tribute to the hauntingly beautiful, occasionally terrifying tunes of Silent Hill – plus an Akira Yamaoka deep cut Download and listen in the dark SHOW NOTES 0:00:00- Theme (Silent Hill) 0:09:25 – Blood Tears (Silent Hill) 0:12:12 – Alchemil by VGMpire
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VGMpire episode 15 – Battle Sampler: A rapid fire grab bag of battle music from JRPGs both new and old. Feel the intensity! Download episode 15 right meow SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Fight! (Grandia II/Iwadare) 0:11:07 – Battle Theme 2 (Breath of Fire/Alph Lyla) 0:12:26 – Fight With Monsters (Sup by VGMpire
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VGMpire Episode 49 – Rockin Knight Adventures: Three long lost platformers get their due with this tribute to Sparkster and his trio of 16-bit gems. Download now SHOW NOTES 00:00 – Lakeside (Sparkster) 09:31 – Stage 2-1 (Rocket Knight Adventures) 11:18 – Stage 5-1 (Rocket Knight Adventures) 13:25 – St by VGMpire
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VGMpire Episode 23 – Mass Effect musings: Without a doubt the best podcast on the Citadel, covering all three Mass Effect games. Achieve consensus by downloading now 0:00:00- Uncharted Worlds (Mass Effect) 0:08:55 – Theme (Mass Effect) 0:11:14 – The Normandy (Mass Effect) 0:12:46 – Battle At Eden by VGMpire
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VGMpire Episode 30 – CastleMania Vol 1: Our four part series detailing the many stellar songs of Castlevania begins with this look at the NES and Game Boy titles. Get crackin and download now by VGMpire
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VGMpire Episode 26 – A Day with Animal Crossing: Thanks to clever use of the GameCube internal clock, Animal Crossing is truly a soundtrack that never sleeps. Spend 24 virtual hours with us now SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Title Screen 0:09:58-16:04 – 6am through 9am 0:19:21-24:25 – 10am through 1pm 0:30:04-36: by VGMpire
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VGMpire Episode 44 – Wrockin Wrestling: Celebrating nearly 30 years of classic rasslin tunes, from the NES to the N64 and beyond. ONE MILLION PERCENT SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Fight Theme (Pro Wrestlemania) 0:07:38 – Ted Debiase (WWF Wrestlemania) 0:09:02 – Honkey Tonk Man (WWF Wrestlemania) 0:09:45 by VGMpire
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VGMpire Episode 39 – Cavalcade of Sports: A barrage of toe-tappin tunes from your favorite classic sports games, including Base Wars, Mutant League Football and Captain Tsubasa. Yes this really is an episode SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Title Screen (Mutant League Football) 0:09:42 – Title Screen (Bandai by VGMpire
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VGMpire Episode 28 – Darkest Demon Souls: Drown in despair with these dire dirges from the demoralizing Souls series So much sadness awaits 0:00:00 – Demon’s Souls theme 0:07:45 – Tower Knight 0:10:52 – Adjudicator 0:13:33 – Maiden Astraea 0:25:40 – Fool’s Idol 0:27:56 – One Who Crave by VGMpire
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VGMpire 154 – Street Fighter Saga Vol 4: We examine seven years’ worth of incredible SFIV tunes, from the 2009 original and to its Ultra conclusion. Download now SHOW NOTES0:00:00 – Volcanic Rim Stage (SFIV)0:17:07 – Theme of Guile (SFIV)0:20:19 – Theme of Sakura (SFIV)0: by VGMpire
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VGMpire 153 – Street Fighter Saga Vol 3: A new generation of fighters appears, and with them comes an amazing assortment of jazz, dance, hip hop & industrial tunes. Get caught up with the entire Street Fighter III series! Let’s get it on now 54321 SHOW NOTES0:00:00 – Third Strike by VGMpire
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VGMpire 152 – Street Fighter Saga Vol 2: Street Fighter moves forward by stepping backwards… in time! Get ready for anime-infused tunes from Alpha 1 and 2, then the insane breakbeats of Alpha 3. Go for broke! SHOW NOTES0:00:00 – Opening Theme (SF Alpha 2)0:18:41 – Character Sel by VGMpire
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VGMpire 151 – Street Fighter Saga Vol 1: Here comes a new podcast, and it’s Rocktober in September – Rocktember, baby! Brace yourself for a series of street fightin’ tunes, starting with the arcade original and its world-famous sequel. Surprise! SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Title by VGMpire
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VGMpire 150 – Chrono Conclusion: Before we bow out for an indefinite hiatus, journey from 65 million BC to parallel dimensions in this Lavos-sized 150th episode. To far away times SHOW NOTES 0:00:00 – Presentiment / Chrono Trigger0:25:48 – Guardia Millennial Fair (CT)0:29:02 by VGMpire
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VGMpire 149 – Contra Convo Continued: A gritty trip to the year 4444 and a gorgeous retro revival are just two of the amazing OSTs we discuss in this second Contra conversation. Download now SHOW NOTES0:00:00 – Venus (Shattered Soldier)0:17:39 – Fortress (Shattered Soldier)0:21:18 by VGMpire
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VGMpire 148 – Contra Convo: Grab your Spread Guns and hoof it through an audio overload of amazing Contra tunes, from its arcade origins to the 16-bit technological marvels. Download Now 0:00:00 – Jungle Battle (Contra)0:17:56 – Maze Fortress 1 (Contra)0:19:34 – Ma by VGMpire
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VGMpire 146 – 2018 Year in Review: Over TWO HOURS of unforgettable music and moments from 2018, including jams from Monster Hunter: World, Octopath Traveler, Tetris Effect, Gris, Celeste, Deltarune and much more! Download Now 0:00:00 – Tite Mites (Astro Bot Rescue Mission) 0:13:20 &# by VGMpire
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VGMpire AOTY 2018 – Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon: One of our favorite games of the year also happens to sport our favorite soundtrack of 2018! We sample a handful of tunes from this 8-bit homage while discussing the game’s themes, design and excellent use of new-game-plussery. Download Now SHOW NOT by VGMpire
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VGMpire 145 – Fallout Focus: Oppressive ambiance abounds in this look at the early days of the Fallout series. Download Now 0:00:00 – “Maybe” (Fallout) 0:15:05 – Moribund World (Fallout) 0:18:11 – A Trader’s Life (Fallout) 0:22:11 – Second Ch by VGMpire
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VGMpire 143 – Sega Synthesis Vol 4: Rarely seen or heard outside Japan, Gleylancer and Star Cruiser boast some of the best space-faring tunes the Mega Drive had to offer. From ’80s-style montages to heartfelt ballads to synthy noir, both titles are a treat to behold. Download now SHOW by VGMpire
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VGMpire 141 – Sega Synthesis Vol 2: A pair of anime gunslingers scream across the screen in this extra loud, extra rockin’ episode! We’re examining the upbeat energy of the Battle Mania series, which includes Trouble Shooter and its only-in-Japan sequel. Download now SHOW NOTES by VGMpire
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VGMpire 140 – Sega Synthesis Vol 1: We’re kicking off a whole month of episodes devoted to the joy of FM Synthesis done right. This first foray into semi-obscure tunes includes Elemental Master and Panorama Cotton, two shmups that feature humanoid heroes and unbelievably good soundtra by VGMpire
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