Super Marcato Bros. Video Game Music Podcast
Music 497 rész Hosted by Karl & Will Brueggemann
Episode 461: Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
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In this rocking episode, Karl & Will focus on the Sega Genesis soundtrack to Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master! The guys discuss why this is without a doubt one of the gnarliest Genesis scores ever made. Enjoy!
Episode 460: Arcana & Alcahest
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In this episode, Karl & Will focus on two lesser-known SNES RPG soundtracks by HAL and Kirby composer Jun Ishikawa! The guys discuss how these scores truly get to the heart of what makes Ishikawa's music and style so special. Enjoy!
Episode 459: Favorites with Patchpen
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It's time for another installment of Favorites with Friends! This time, Karl & Will welcome longtime friend and supporter of the show Patchpen! Patch brings in a wonderful playlist of some of his favorite VGM to share and discuss with the guys. Enjoy!
Episode 458: Princess Connect! Vol. 3
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I know it makes no sense, but yes, it's time for another volume of ridiculously good music from Princess Connect! Re:Dive. These amazingly talented composers show no sign of stopping, with tons more new music still being written for this mobile game. Enjoy some of the best VGM you'll hear anywhere!
Episode 457: Bad Music 6
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Here we go again. In the sixth installment of Bad Music, Karl & Will are once again punished with some of the worst video game music that was ever composed. The good news is, the music here is so bad that it provides plenty of laughs. Enjoy?
Episode 456: The Pilotwings Series
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In this long-overdue episode, Karl & Will lift off with the relaxing and groovy music of the Pilotwings series! The guys explore how the music of this series evolved as well as stayed consistent from the SNES, to the N64, and the 3DS. Enjoy!
Episode 455: Non VGM for VGM Lovers
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In this very exciting and special episode, Karl & Will share an awesome playlist of...Non VGM that fans of VGM would love! This collection of hidden gems was the result of weeks of rabbit hole diving, and is sure to put a smile on your face. Enjoy!
Bonus Episode: Get Bit
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In this Bonus Episode, Karl shares his brand-new chiptune album "Get Bit" in its entirety! Enjoy a fun mix of chiptunes from systems such as the Genesis, SNES, TurboGrafx, and more! You can purchase this album here: https://supermarcatobros.bandcamp.com/album/get-bit
Episode 454: Ys V: Lost Kefin, Kingdom of Sand
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In this episode, Karl & Will focus on the awesome soundtrack to Ys Five! This Super Famicom score is a bit of a departure for the series in terms of style. Enjoy this spotlight on an underrated 16-bit gem!
Episode 453: Favorites with Travis Anderson
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It's time for another installment of Favorites with Friends! This time, Karl & Will welcome longtime friend and supporter of the show Travis Anderson. Travis brings in a wonderful playlist of some of his favorite VGM to share and discuss with the guys. Enjoy!
Episode 452: The Ivalice Series
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In this episode, Karl & Will focus on the Ivalice Series of games! This subset of Final Fantasy titles, starting with Final Fantasy Tactics, showcase the amazing compositional style and power of Hitoshi Sakimoto. Enjoy!
Episode 451: Greatest Hits 2020
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In yearly tradition, once again Karl & Will look back on the very best music that was played on the podcast in 2020! The guys notice that this installment may be the funkiest ever! Enjoy this collection of the cream of the musical crop. Here's to another wonderful year of VGM!
Bonus Episode: Marcato Radio 23
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It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some you've heard before, and some you have not. This time, the playlist features some leftovers from “Listener Show & Tell” and “Level One” episodes. Enjoy!
Episode 450: Shooting the Breeze
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In this relaxing Season Finale, Karl & Will shoot the breeze and reflect on 2020, play a round of Name That Tune, answer listener questions, and share a few fun VGM tracks. Enjoy and Happy Holidays!
Episode 449: Original Showcase 18
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It's time for another installment of Original Showcase! These episodes, done once a season, are when the guys share their own original music they have composed for various projects and albums. Enjoy an eclectic mix of music by the Super Marcato Bros!
Episode 448: Level One
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In this exciting episode, Karl & Will present a collection of outstanding "Level One" VGM! These are all tracks that play during the first stage or area in a game. This is the second community playlist, in which all the music was chosen by members of the marcato discord. Enjoy!
Episode 447: Mamoru Has Been Cursed!
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In this episode, Karl & Will focus on the obscure yet amazing FM-Synth soundtrack to Mamoru Has Been Cursed! The music to this arcade shoot-em-up game, composed by Yousuke Yasui, is a colorful delight in just about every way. Enjoy!
Bonus Episode: Marcato Radio 22
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It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Many you've heard before, and some you have not. This time, the playlist features a heavy dose of Nintendo. Enjoy!
Episode 446: Kirby Star Allies
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For the final week of Nintendo Month, Karl & Will shine a light on the exuberant and possibly overlooked score to Kirby Star Allies! The music from this 2018 Switch game in the long-running Kirby series is both familiar yet fresh. Enjoy!
Episode 445: GameCube
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For the third week of Nintendo Month, Karl & Will stroll down memory lane for some of the very best music on the GameCube! This beloved little cube saw some outstanding music that, many times, had to transcend the hardware limitations. Enjoy!
Episode 444: The Women of Nintendo
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For week 2 of Nintendo Month, the guys shine a light on the amazing female video game composers at Nintendo! From the NES all the way to the Switch, this is some of the best Nintendo music around. Enjoy this incredible playlist of VGM composed by these super talented women!
Episode 443: Paper Mario: The Origami King
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For the first week of Nintendo Month '20, Karl & Will spotlight on the incredibly vibrant, diverse and delightful score to Paper Mario: The Origami King! The score to this Nintendo Switch cross-genre game excels in every direction. Enjoy!
Episode 442: Marcato Bros. 2020 Spooktacular
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Just in time for Halloween, Karl & Will share a playlist of SPOOKY music by the Super Marcato Bros! And also play a Halloween rendition of Name That Tune! Enjoy this fun and special episode. Happy Halloween!
Episode 441: Tecmo Games
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In this energetic and fun episode, Karl & Will focus on the wonderful music of Tecmo games on the NES! This company is most known for their Ninja Gaiden trilogy, as well as a ton of great sports games. Enjoy this collection of outstanding, at times overlooked, 8-bit music!
Episode 440: Back on the Water
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In this very relaxing episode, Karl & Will "dive in" once more to a focus on water and underwater themed video game music! Enjoy some iconic and memorable water tracks, as well as some deep cuts you may not have heard before!
Episode 439: Mighty Switch Force
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In this GROOVY episode, Karl & Will focus on the dancey and delectable scores to Mighty Switch Force 1 and 2, by the one and only Jake Kaufman! These 3DS/Wii U soundtracks are some of the most energetic, entertaining, and smile-inducing in all of VGM. Enjoy!
Episode 438: Final Fantasy XIV
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In this episode, Karl & Will focus on the massive and multi-faceted score to Final Fantasy XIV! Led by composer Masayoshi Soken, this MMORPG score has gone through quite an interesting journey. Enjoy this spotlight on some great FF music!
Episode 437: Marcato Radio 21
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It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some you may have heard before, and many you have not. How many tracks can you recognize? Enjoy!
Episode 436: Listener Show & Tell 10
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It's time for another installment of Listener Show & Tell! These very special episodes consist purely of tracks submitted by the wonderful listeners of the SMBVGMP! Enjoy an eclectic mix of great VGM both old & new!
Episode 435: Ys Seven
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In this episode, Karl & Will focus on the outstanding soundtrack to Ys Seven! A classic for the podcast in many ways, this score strikes a perfect balance of honoring the older VGM traditions while injecting a bit of modern flare. Enjoy some awesome Ys music!
Episode 434: Tengai Makyou Zero
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In this episode, Karl & Will focus on the incredible music to the very obscure and underrated Super Famicom game Tengai Makyou Zero! This evocative and emotional score is one of the most technically impressive ever seen on this system. Enjoy some fantastic VGM you probably haven't heard before!
Episode 433: Batman Games
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In this butt-kicking episode, Karl & Will focus on the very cool, dark and devious music of Batman video games! Enjoy this 8-bit-heavy playlist of fantastic music!
Episode 432: Shoot 'Em Ups
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In this exciting episode, Karl & Will explore some absolutely fantastic and fun VGM composed for Shoot 'Em Up games! Enjoy this killer collection of tracks spanning multiple generations!
Episode 431: Persona 5
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In this episode, Karl & Will focus on the funky, sexy and chilled-out score to Persona 5! Composed by series composer Shoji Meguro, this acid jazz-influenced score brings the emotions and the vibes. Enjoy!
Episode 430: Marcato Radio 20
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It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. A few you may have heard before, and many you have not. How many tracks can you recognize? Enjoy!
Episode 429: Show & Tell 30
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It's time for another installment of Show & Tell! Karl & Will each bring in their own playlist of tracks that the other hasn't heard. And in Show & Tell fashion, they duke it out in order to decide the track of the week. Enjoy an excellent, diverse collection of VGM!
Episode 428: Reeeemix! 7
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It's time once again to play nothing but outstanding video game remixes! This is a very popular and active community of VGM that the guys like to check-in with every year or so. Enjoy a diverse collection of outstanding remixes, covers and arrangements!
Episode 427: Napple Tale
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In this episode, Karl & Will focus on the gorgeous and eclectic score to Napple Tale! This was a Dreamcast game released only in Japan and composed by the incredibly talented Yoko Kanno. Enjoy some highly crafted VGM by one of the best living composers!
Episode 426: Launch Games
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In this exciting Season Premiere episode, Karl & Will explore the music of Launch Titles! These are games that many times have to show off what a new system is capable of. Enjoy some incredible VGM and interesting discussion!
Bonus Episode: Downforce
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In this exciting Bonus Episode, Karl & Carlos share and discuss their brand new project Downforce! This is a concept album that brings you to the thrilling world of a Racing Game. Enjoy the album as well as some insight into the making of it! You can download the album here: https://supermarcatobros.bandcamp.com/album/downforce
Episode 425: Breakdown & Analysis 3
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In this long overdue episode, Karl, Will & Marty finally present another installment of Breakdown & Analysis!! Once again, they thoroughly dissect 3 classic video game tracks. They discuss, in detail, the elements of each track such as the chord analysis, melody, form, arrangement and more. As well as break things down on the piano. Enjoy this educational Season Finale!
Episode 424: Original Showcase 17
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It's time for another installment of Original Showcase! These episodes, done once a season, are when the guys share their own original music they have composed for various projects and albums. Enjoy an eclectic mix of music by the Super Marcato Bros!
Episode 423: N64 Mystical Ninja Duo
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In this episode, Karl & Will focus on the happy and groovy N64 soundtracks to Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon and Goemon's Great Adventure! The guys discuss how this music is a bit deeper than it may seem on the surface. Enjoy!
Episode 422: Mega Man 7
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In this episode, Karl & Will explore the exciting and perhaps underrated SNES score to Mega Man 7! The guys discuss how this score manages to carry the torch of the NES Mega Man music that came before, while also exploring its own sound as well. Enjoy!
Episode 421: The Virtual Boy
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In this episode, Karl & Will explore the best music from Nintendo's...quirky 3D system, the Virtual Boy. Although there weren't many games released for it in its short life span, there were indeed some real hidden gems to be found. Enjoy!
Episode 420: Princess Connect! Part 2
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What?? Princess Connect again?! Yes. For the second time, Karl & Will focus on the absolutely phenomenal and massive score to Princess Connect: Re: Dive! The guys discuss the many different elements that make this truly one of the best VGM scores ever made. Enjoy!
Episode 419: Listener Show & Tell 9
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It's time for another installment of Listener Show & Tell! These very special episodes consist purely of tracks submitted by the wonderful listeners of the SMBVGMP! Enjoy an eclectic mix of great VGM both old & new!
Episode 418: Final Fantasy VI
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In this episode, Karl & Will finally focus on one of the most beautiful video game soundtracks of all time: Final Fantasy VI! The guys discuss how Uematsu struck a perfect balance of memorable, timeless melodies and bold, exciting new musical influences. Enjoy!
Episode 417: Fighting Games
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In this hard-hitting episode, Karl & Will explore the wonderful and surprisingly diverse VGM found in fighting games! Joined by seasoned fighting game fan Carlos. Whether it's rocking, jazzy, or melancholy, all of this music sure packs a punch!
Episode 416: An Additional Helping of Modern Chiptunes
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This week, the guys check back in with the world of Modern Chiptunes! There is some incredible music being created in this passionate community, and this episode showcases some of the very best of it. WARNING: Extremely good music lies ahead...
Episode 415: Metroid Fusion
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In this episode, Karl & Will focus on the very atmospheric and at times frightening score to Metroid Fusion! The guys discuss why Minako Hamano's work on this GBA entry is some of the best in the entire series. Enjoy!
Episode 414: SaGa: Scarlet Grace
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In this episode, Karl & Will focus on Kenji Ito's wonderful Vita score to SaGa Scarlet Grace! The guys discuss how Ito captures the charm of SNES-era music while still making a score that's fresh and polished. Enjoy!
Episode 413: Sonic the Hedgehog 2
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In this very special and nostalgic episode, Karl & Will spotlight on one of their favorite games and soundtracks of all time: Sonic the Hedgehog 2! The guys discuss what makes Masato Nakamura's Sega Genesis score such a masterpiece. Enjoy!
Episode 412: Jikkyou Powerful Pro Returns
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In this episode, Karl & Will return to the Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu series and its "better-than-it-has-a-right-to-be" music! The guys play music from 7 series titles released on the Gamecube, PSP, 3DS and more. Enjoy some ridiculously fun & feel-good VGM!
Episode 411: Favorites with Andrew Lien
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It's time for another installment of Favorites with Friends! This time, Karl & Will welcome friend and possibly the first listener of the podcast, Andrew Lien! Andrew brings in a wonderful playlist of some of his favorite VGM to share and discuss with the guys. Enjoy!
Bonus Episode: Bit by Bit
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In this Bonus Episode, Karl shares his new chiptune compilation album Bit by Bit in its entirety! This album consists entirely of tracks submitted to Battle of the Bits, from January 2018 to February 2020. The result is a varied yet cohesive mix of chiptunes from systems such as Genesis, Game Boy, TurboGrafx, and various others. You can download the album here: https://supermarcatobros.bandcamp.com/album/bit-by-bit
Episode 410: Princess Connect!
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In this episode, Karl & Will focus on Princess Connect!, an incredible JRPG score that you probably haven't heard of before. Led by the likes of Kohei Tanaka and Yasunori Nishiki, this is truly one of the most exciting, polished, and impressive video game scores the guys have heard in a long time. Enjoy!
Episode 409: Show & Tell 29
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It's time for another installment of Show & Tell! Karl & Will each bring in their own playlist of tracks that the other hasn't heard. And in Show & Tell fashion, they duke it out in order to decide the track of the week. Enjoy an excellent, diverse collection of VGM!
Episode 408: Takenobu Mitsuyoshi
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In this funky episode, Karl & Will focus on the career of legendary Sega composer Takenobu Mitsuyoshi! Known primarily for his scores to beloved Sega racers such as Daytona USA, Sega Rally Championship, Outrunners and more. Enjoy some super groovy and entertaining VGM!
Episode 407: Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
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In this episode, Karl & Will finally spotlight on the delightful soundtrack to Kirby 64! Composed by series composers Jun Ishikawa and Hirokazu Ando, this score brings all the elements of the classic Kirby sound, as well as some (at the time) new ones too.
Episode 406: Bad Music 5
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Here we go again. In the fifth installment of Bad Music, Karl & Will are once again punished with some of the worst video game music that was ever composed. The good news is, the music here is so bad that it provides plenty of laughs. Enjoy?
Episode 405: Final Fantasy VII
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In this episode, Karl & Will FINALLY dive in and tackle the incredibly beloved soundtrack to Final Fantasy VII, composed by Nobuo Uematsu! The guys discuss what makes this soundtrack so unique, emotional, and at times even challenging. Enjoy this long overdue episode!
Episode 404: Favorites with Joe Pfeffer
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It's time for another installment of Favorites with Friends! This time, Karl & Will welcome longtime friend and supporter of the show Joe Pfeffer. Joe brings in a wonderful playlist of some of his favorite VGM to share and discuss with the guys. Enjoy!
Episode 403: Sonic 7th Gen Duo
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In this exhilarating episode, Karl & Will explore the fantastic scores to two Sonic entries from the 7th Console Generation: Sonic Unleashed and Sonic Colors! Enjoy some unique, eclectic and entertaining music!
Episode 402: Greatest Hits 2019
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In yearly tradition, once again Karl & Will look back on the very best music that was played on the podcast in 2019! And what an awesome year for VGM it was. Enjoy this collection of the cream of the musical crop. Here's to another wonderful year of VGM!
Episode 401: Best of the Decade
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For the Season 17 premiere, the guys look back on the previous decade and share some of their very favorite video game music from it! And what a decade it was! Enjoy this trip through the past 10 years of VGM. Happy New Year!
Bonus Episode: Marcato Radio 19
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It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some you've heard before, and many you have not. Happy New Year and New Decade!!
Episode 400: Quadricentennial Celebration!
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400 episodes!! Can you believe it!? Karl, Will, Marty, Carlos, Stephen & Bryan celebrate this huge milestone for the Super Marcato Bros. Video Game Music Podcast, with a very special, nostalgic and fun episode! Enjoy this celebration, and thank you for helping us get this far!!
Episode 399: Shovel Knight: King of Cards
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In this long-awaited episode, the guys dive into the brand new virt score Shovel Knight: King of Cards! Jake Kaufman once again outdoes himself with this final DLC installment. Enjoy some mind-blowingly great VGM from one of the true masters!ya
Episode 398: Original Showcase 16
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It's time for another installment of Original Showcase! These episodes, done once a season, are when the guys share their own original music they have composed for various projects and albums. Enjoy an eclectic mix of music by the Super Marcato Bros!
Episode 397: Ice & Snow Returns!
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In this long-overdue followup (7 years), Karl & Will explore some of the best Ice & Snow themed VGM. Some big hits as well as a few gems you may not have heard before. The takeaway from this episode is that modes are cool. Literally. Happy Holidays!
Episode 396: Fire Emblem: Three Houses
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For the last week of Nintendo Month '19, Karl & Will explore the exciting soundtrack to this year's Fire Emblem: Three Houses! Enjoy this exploration of one of the biggest scores of the year!
Bonus Episode: Inflector
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In this exciting Bonus Episode, Karl shares his brand-new album Inflector in its entirety! This album is the product of an exciting experiment combining expressive synths, biting and charming chip sounds with real drums and guitar. The result is an energy that is fresh, living, layered and fun. You can download the album here: https://supermarcatobros.bandcamp.com/album/inflector
Episode 395: Toru Minegishi
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For week three of Nintendo Month '19, Karl & Will dedicate an episode (at long last) to the amazing Nintendo composer Toru Minegishi! Known most for his work on the Zelda and Splatoon series, Minegishi is one of the most talented composers working at Nintendo. Enjoy some incredible music!
Episode 394: Super Mario
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For week 2 of Nintendo Month '19, the guys do something insane: cover the entire Super Mario series!! Karl, Will and Marty take a snapshot (one track) of each game in the series, from Super Mario Bros. (1985) all the way to Super Mario Odyssey (2017). Enjoy one of the best playlists and celebrations the show has ever seen!
Episode 393: The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
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In this exciting and timely episode, Karl & Will focus on the daring and wonderful score to the remake of Link's Awakening! The guys discuss how Ryo Nagamatsu struck a balance of honoring the original music while pushing and exploring new and surprising directions. Enjoy!
Episode 392: Dungeons
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In this episode, just in time for Halloween, Karl & Will explore dungeon music from video games! This amazing playlist was a collaboration between the members of the marcato discord. Enjoy some surprisingly beautiful VGM!
Episode 391: Final Fantasy X
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In this exciting episode, Karl & Will focus on the vibey and eclectic score to Final Fantasy X! The guys discuss the elements that Nobuo Uematsu, as well as two series newcomers, brought to this score to make it feel so different for the series. Enjoy!
Episode 390: Collaborators: Yamashita & Mizutani
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In this unique episode, Karl & Will explore and celebrate the incredibly long-running and successful collaboration of legendary composers Kinuyo Yamashita & Iku Mizutani! Enjoy!
Episode 389: Atelier Ryza
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In this long-awaited episode, Karl & Will spotlight on the amazing new soundtrack to Atelier Ryza! This score from the Gust and Koei sound teams is masterfully composed, performed and produced. And is truly one of the best scores of the year. Enjoy!
Episode 388: Marcato Radio 18
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It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some you've heard before, and some you have not. Featuring a mini spotlight on great leftovers from 1992. Enjoy!
Episode 387: 1992
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This week, the guys take a look at one of the most incredible years in video game music: 1992! This year saw the release of some huge titles and amazing soundtracks. Enjoy this eclectic collection of VGM released in the same year!
Bonus Episode: Super Star Squadron
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In this Bonus Episode, Will shares his brand new album "Super Star Squadron" in its entirety! Enjoy!
https://supermarcatobros.bandcamp.com/album/super-star-squadron
https://supermarcatobros.bandcamp.com/album/super-star-squadron
Episode 386: Mother 3
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In this episode, Karl & Will focus on the eclectic and lovable soundtrack to Mother 3! Composed solely by Shogo Sakai, this amazing score covers tons of different styles and emotions, while pushing the boundaries of what GBA music can be. Enjoy!
Episode 385: Hollow Knight
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In one of the most requested topics in recent memory, Karl & Will finally explore the beautiful and restrained score to Hollow Knight! The guys discuss how composer Christopher Larkin was able to create a unique and emotional musical experience. Enjoy!
Episode 384: Show & Tell 28
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It's time for another installment of Show & Tell! Karl & Will each bring in their own playlist of tracks that the other hasn't heard. And in Show & Tell fashion, they duke it out in order to decide the track of the week. Enjoy an excellent, diverse collection of VGM!
Episode 383: Sam & Max Hit the Road
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In this long-overdue podcast, Karl & Will focus on one of their favorite and most nostalgic scores: Sam & Max Hit the Road! Composed by the Lucasarts "Dream Team", this film-noir-inspired jazz score is rich, funny and very ahead of its time. Enjoy!
Episode 382: Yasunori Mitsuda
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In this exciting episode, Karl & Will focus on the career of veteran video game composer Yasunori Mitsuda! The guys take a chronological exploration of an incredible career that spans over 25 years. Enjoy some legendary VGM!
Episode 381: Favorites with Joseffa Brueggemann
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In this very special episode, Karl's wife Joseffa comes on the podcast to share a playlist of her favorite video game music! Enjoy a very unique and fun Favorites with Friends episode featuring the newest Brueggemann!
Episode 380: Marcato Radio 17
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It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some you've heard before, and many you have not. This Marcato Radio is special, in that the playlist was chosen entirely by the marcato Discord! Enjoy!
Episode 379: DS Deep Cuts
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In this episode, Karl & Will showcase some outstanding DS music from quite obscure games! Many of these tracks are from games which were released only in Japan. Enjoy some pretty, relaxing, feel-good VGM from unsung sources!
Episode 378: Genesis Pool Jazz
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In this episode, Karl & Will focus on a quite niche but outstanding subset of VGM: Sega Genesis Pool Games! Focusing on 3 jazzy titles: Side Pocket, Kiss Shot and Minnesota Fats! Enjoy some of the most underrated and authentic jazz from the 16-bit era!
Episode 377: Final Fantasy XIII-2
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In this episode, Karl & Will spotlight on the beautiful and eclectic score to Final Fantasy XIII-2! The music to this Final Fantasy sequel is both emotional and surprising. Enjoy a diverse collection of VGM from 3 composers at the top of their game!
Episode 376: Dorian
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For the Season 16 Premiere, Karl & Will explore one of the strongest and most identifiable musical building blocks in video game music: the Dorian mode! This special scale can evoke surprise, wonder, excitement, or spirituality. Enjoy this exploration of what some of the best VGM has in common!
Bonus Episode: Marcato Radio 16
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It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some you've heard before, and many you have not. Enjoy!
Episode 375: Takashi Tateishi
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Featuring an Exclusive Interview! In this incredibly exciting episode, Karl, Will & Marty explore the video game career of Takashi Tateishi! The guys discuss Tateishi's iconic music to Mega Man 2, as well as a smattering of his other stellar VGM work. And if that weren't exciting enough, the guys finally unveil their unforgettable interview with Tateishi-san from MAGFest this past January. Enjoy a historic episode of the SMBVGMP!
Episode 374: Original Showcase 15
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It's time for another installment of Original Showcase! These episodes, done once a season, are when the guys share their own original music they have composed for various projects and albums. Enjoy an eclectic mix of music by the Super Marcato Bros!
Episode 373: Reeeemix! 6
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It's time once again to play nothing but outstanding video game remixes! This is a very popular and active community of VGM that the guys like to check-in with every year or so. Enjoy a diverse collection of outstanding remixes, covers and arrangements!
Episode 372: The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
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In this exciting and overdue episode, Karl & Will focus on the wonderful and underrated score to A Link Between Worlds! The guys discuss how Ryo Nagamatsu struck a perfect balance by both honoring the existing music in the series and exploring new directions.
Episode 371: Gradius
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In this very exciting episode, Karl & Will finally spotlight on the wonderful music of the Gradius series! Focusing on the first 7 entries in this beloved Konami shooter series, this music is sure to leave you soaring!
Episode 370: Super Mario Galaxy 2
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In this cosmic episode, Karl & Will dive deep into one of the greatest video game soundtracks of all time: Super Mario Galaxy 2! The guys discuss why Mahito Yokota's sequel score is so incredible. Enjoy some of the finest VGM in this galaxy or any other!
Episode 369: Listener Show & Tell 8
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It's time for another installment of Listener Show & Tell! These very special episodes consist purely of tracks submitted by the wonderful listeners of the SMBVGMP! Enjoy an eclectic mix of great VGM both old & new!
Episode 368: The Lufia Series
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In this exciting Patreon-suggested episode, Karl & Will explore the music of the Lufia series! The guys discuss how even though this series may not break the mold, it provides tons of super solid and effective VGM. Enjoy!
Episode 367: Mario Kart: The Golden Years
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In this exciting episode, Karl & Will focus on the iconic and beloved soundtracks to both Super Mario Kart and Mario Kart 64! Enjoy this race down memory lane!
Episode 366: Marcato Radio 15
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It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some you've heard before, and some you have not. How many tracks can YOU recognize? Enjoy!
Episode 365: Yet Another Installment of Modern Chiptunes
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This week, the guys check back in with the world of Modern Chiptunes! There is some incredible music being created in this passionate community, and this episode showcases some of the very best of it. WARNING: Extremely good music lies ahead...
Episode 364: Masashi Hamauzu
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In this exciting Patreon-suggested episode, Karl & Will explore the incredible video game music of Masashi Hamauzu! Known for his work on series such as Final Fantasy, SaGa and more, Hamauzu's music is well-crafted and uniquely beautiful. Enjoy!
Episode 363: Ys III
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In this exciting follow-up to last week, Karl & Will focus on the rocking soundtrack to Ys III! The subsequent entry in the Ys series, this score by Mieko Ishikawa takes what has worked previously and kicks things up to the next level. Enjoy!
Episode 362: Ys II
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In this very exciting episode, Karl & Will spotlight on one of their favorite soundtracks: Ys II! The music to this beloved Falcom action RPG is rocking, emotional and downright entertaining. Enjoy this focus on an incredible soundtrack!
Episode 361: TwinBee
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In this episode, Karl & Will explore the delightful music of the TwinBee series! A long-running "cute-em-up" series by Konami, the music of these games is incredibly fun and energetic. Enjoy!
Episode 360: Same But Different
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In this episode, Karl & Will explore an interesting situation in video game music. This is where a game, for various reasons, had multiple soundtracks. Whether it was due to differing platforms, technology, or even copyright reasons, this is an interesting look at multiple composers scoring the same stage or setting. Enjoy!
Episode 359: Contra
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In this long-overdue and rocking episode, Karl & Will explore the awesome music of the Contra series! This music is active, progressive, and undeniably fun. From the NES all the way to the PS3, enjoy some classic Konami VGM!
Episode 358: Robots
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This week, the guys (joined by Marty and Carlos) explore music from video games with robots! They also celebrate the release of ROBOGIRL 2 by playing a few tracks from it as well. Enjoy some groovy robot music!
Episode 357: Octopath Traveler Part 2
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This week, Karl & Will revisit the incredible soundtrack of last year’s Octopath Traveler! This score is so jam-packed with amazing tracks that the guys couldn’t resist sharing even more music they weren’t able to the first time. Enjoy some top-tier VGM!
Episode 356: Show & Tell 27
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It's time for another installment of Show & Tell! Karl & Will each bring in their own playlist of tracks that the other hasn't heard. And in Show & Tell fashion, they duke it out in order to decide the track of the week. Enjoy what is possibly the best Show & Tell episode yet!
Episode 355: Celeste
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In this long-overdue episode, Karl & Will explore the atmospheric and emotional soundtrack of 2018's Celeste! The guys discuss why this music has moved so many fans. Enjoy!
Episode 354: Paper Mario
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In this episode, Karl & Will explore the music of the Paper Mario series! Featuring music from 4 titles in the series, from the N64 to the 3DS, this playlist is full of zaniness and fun. The guys also discuss how this series stands apart from the mainline Mario series. Enjoy!
Episode 353: Favorites with Zach: Xenoblade Edition
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It's time for another installment of Favorites with Friends! This time, Karl & Will welcome friend and supporter of the show Zach Walton. Zach decides to change things up and brings in all tracks from Xenoblade X. Enjoy this very unique twist on Favorites with Friends!
Episode 352: Greatest Hits 2018
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In yearly tradition, once again Karl & Will look back on the very best music that was played on the podcast in 2018! Enjoy this incredible collection of the cream of the musical crop. Here's to another wonderful year of VGM!
Bonus Episode: MAGFest 2019 Recap
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In this short Bonus Episode, the guys debrief and share their highlights of MAGFest 2019. Enjoy!
Episode 351: Auteur
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In the Season 15 Premiere, Karl & Will explore examples of video game music where the developer of the game also composed the music! Enjoy a smattering of amazing VGM from multi-talented creative artists!
Bonus Episode: Marcato Radio NYE Edition!
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The guys take this week off to get ready for MAGFest, so they present this very special Marcato Radio! Just in time for New Year's Eve, enjoy a special, hand-picked assortment of dancey, energetic VGM! Happy New Year!!
Episode 350: Super Marcato Bros: A History of Collaboration
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THE 350TH EPISODE OF THE SUPER MARCATO BROS. VGM PODCAST!! Wow. To celebrate this milestone, Karl & Will share the history of their creative collaboration with each other. Also, Name That Tune, Listener Qs, Debate and more! Thanks to everyone for listening for all these years!
Episode 349: Original Showcase 14
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It's time for another installment of Original Showcase! These episodes, done once a season, are when the guys share their own original music they have composed for various projects and albums. Enjoy an eclectic mix of music by the Super Marcato Bros!
Episode 348: Ace Attorney
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This week, Karl & Will focus on the music of the courtroom adventure series Ace Attorney! The guys share and discuss a smattering of music from all six main titles, as well as a couple spinoffs. Enjoy some emotional yet fun VGM!
Episode 347: Guilty Gear
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In this blood-pumping episode, Karl & Will focus on the rocking music of the Guilty Gear series! Composed primarily by series creator Daisuke Ishiwatari, the music of Guilty Gear is energetic, heavy, and unabashed. Rock on!
Episode 346: Super Smash Bros.
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For the final week of Nintendo Month ‘18, the guys finally focus on the massive musical world of the Smash Bros. series! Enjoy some truly awesome music, both original and remix alike, from this insanely popular crossover fighting game series!
Episode 345: Animal Crossing
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For week 3 of Nintendo Month '18, Karl & Will focus on the delightful music of the Animal Crossing series! Friends and Animal Crossing fans Stephen & Bryan Kelly join in the fun for a very relaxed, feel-good episode. Enjoy!
Episode 344: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
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In this long-awaited episode, Karl & Will finally dive deep into the music of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The guys discuss their standout musical moments of the game, as well as their frustrations. Enjoy this spotlight on one of the most popular and acclaimed games in recent memory!
Episode 343: The Wii Series
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For the first week of Nintendo Month '18, Karl & Will focus on the delightful and underrated music of the Wii series. If a title was released for the Wii and started with the word "Wii", it's probably featured in this episode. Enjoy some feel-good Nintendo music!
Episode 342: Pocketvania
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Just in time for Halloween, Karl & Will explore the fantastic and slightly underrated music of the portable Castlevania games! We're talking all 6 titles released on the GBA and DS. Enjoy some classically modeled yet fresh and fun VGM!
Episode 341: Show & Tell 26
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It's time for another installment of Show & Tell! Karl & Will each bring in their own playlist of tracks that the other hasn't heard. And in Show & Tell fashion, they duke it out in order to decide the track of the week. Enjoy a diverse assortment of awesome VGM!
Episode 340: Commodore 64
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In this very long-overdue episode, Karl & Will dive deep into some of the best music created for the legendary computer system the Commodore 64! Enjoy some classic chiptunes featuring the beloved SID soundchip!
Episode 339: Menu Music
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Today's special is a fresh, heaping helping of video game menu themes! This playlist is chock-full of some of the finest pieces of VGM ever composed. We've got your data selects, we've got your pause menu themes, we've got your main menus. Bon Appétit!
Episode 338: Jikkyou Powerful Pro
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Finally, the episode everyone is waiting for…or not. Karl & Will focus on some surprisingly outstanding music from Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu, a series of Baseball games from Konami. The guys play music from 6 series titles released on the PSP. Enjoy some chill, fun & feel-good VGM!
Episode 337: Rayman Legends
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In this episode, the guys focus on the phenomenal soundtrack to Rayman Legends! Lead composer Christophe Heral crafted one of the most creative, funny, eclectic and memorable scores of the past 10 years. Enjoy some top tier VGM!
Episode 336: Bad Music 4
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You all asked for it...literally. For the fourth time on the podcast, Karl & Will are punished with some of the worst video game music that was ever composed. This is by far the most requested follow-up topic. The good news is, the music here is so bad that it provides plenty of laughs. Enjoy?
Episode 335: 8-Bit Lost Treasures
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In this episode, the guys present a hand-picked collection of obscure awesome 8-Bit music that you probably haven't heard! Who doesn't like discovering new music? Enjoy these "Lost Treasures."
Episode 334: Marcato Radio 13
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It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some you've heard before, and many you have not. How many tracks can YOU recognize? Enjoy!
Episode 333: Super Mario Galaxy
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In this cosmic episode, Karl & Will dive deep into one of the greatest video game soundtracks of all time: Super Mario Galaxy! The guys discuss why Mahito Yokota's score to this 2007 Wii game is so groundbreaking. Enjoy some of the finest VGM in this galaxy or any other!
Episode 332: Listener Show & Tell 7
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It's time for another installment of Listener Show & Tell! These very special episodes consist purely of tracks submitted by the wonderful listeners of the SMBVGMP! Enjoy an eclectic mix of great VGM both old & new!
Episode 331: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
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In this bodacious episode, Karl & Will finally dive into the TMNT series! The guys share and discuss why the music to these beloved and classic video games is more fun than pretty much anything else. Cowabunga!
Episode 330: Ports
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In this very unique episode, Karl & Will explore what happens when video game music created on one system is ported to another! Enjoy this more technical and comparative look at the challenges of recreating music with different means.
Episode 329: Octopath Traveler
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On this very exciting episode, Karl & Will spotlight on the score to the game everyone's talking about: Octopath Traveler! The guys gush over this masterpiece of a score, and discuss what makes it the most impressive they've heard in quite awhile. Enjoy!
Episode 328: Show & Tell 25
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It's time for another installment of Show & Tell! Karl & Will each bring in their own playlist of tracks that the other hasn't heard. And in Show & Tell fashion, they duke it out in order to decide the track of the week. Enjoy a diverse assortment of awesome VGM!
Episode 327: Final Fantasy 8 & 9
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In this very exciting episode, Karl & Will present a dual spotlight on two incredible scores from a beloved series: Final Fantasy 8 & 9! The guys discuss the elements that Nobuo Uematsu brought to these scores to make them so captivating, eclectic and emotional. Enjoy!
Episode 326: The Video Game Music Sound
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In this exciting Season 14 Premiere, Karl & Will explore the many elements that coalesce to make up the classic and unmistakable video game music sound. Enjoy this unique look at what separates VGM as an art form!
Episode 325: Shooting the Breeze
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In this relaxing and fun Season 13 finale episode, Karl & Will sit back and enjoy some great video game music, answer listener questions, play Name That Tune, and ask each other questions about their experiences and memories of over 6 years of doing the podcast. Enjoy!
Episode 324: Original Showcase 13
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It's time for another installment of Original Showcase! These episodes, done once a season, are when the guys share their own original music they have composed for various projects and albums. Enjoy an eclectic mix of music by the Super Marcato Bros!
Bonus Episode: High Flyer
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In this exciting Bonus Episode, Karl shares his brand-new FM Synth chiptune album "High Flyer" in its entirety! Enjoy! You can download the album here: https://supermarcatobros.bandcamp.com/album/high-flyer
Episode 323: Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge
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This week, in the second of a two-parter, Karl & Will spotlight on the incredible soundtrack to Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge! Composed by "The Dream Team," this was the most dynamic and interactive Lucasarts adventure game score ever made. Enjoy!
Episode 322: The Secret of Monkey Island
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In this very swashbuckling episode, Karl & Will focus on one of their favorite and most nostalgic video game soundtracks: The Secret of Monkey Island! Composed by Michael Land, this score deftly combined elements of reggae, calypso and classical music into something timeless and wonderful. Enjoy!
Episode 321: Tim Follin
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Featuring an Exclusive Interview! In this incredibly exciting episode, Karl & Will focus on one of the most legendary figures in video game music: Tim Follin! The guys get a rare chance to sit down and talk with Tim about his career and his unique approach to video game music. This is truly an episode you will not want to miss!
Episode 320: Professor Layton
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In this episode, Karl & Will explore the beautiful and unique music of the Professor Layton series! The guys discuss how series composer Tomohito Nishiura carved out a perfect musical tone to fit the inquisitive, calm but emotional nature of these puzzle games.
Episode 319: Deep Cuts
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In this episode, Karl & Will present a playlist of music from the biggest and most beloved video game composers. However, these are tracks from titles that are very obscure and in many cases from before these talented people broke big in the industry. Enjoy some amazing music that you may not have heard, from composers you have!
Episode 318: Kingdom Hearts
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In this LONG overdue episode, Karl & Will focus on the gorgeous and emotional music of the Kingdom Hearts series. The guys discuss how series composer Yoko Shimomura has created a truly unique and powerful musical tone for these games. Enjoy!
Bonus Episode: Hero of Legend
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In this very exciting Bonus Episode, Karl, Will & Marty share their brand new album "Hero of Legend" in its entirety! This album of original 8-bit music is the first in a 3-part series honoring the legendary music of the Zelda series, particularly that of Koji Kondo. Enjoy this journey into the world of Hyroica! --You can download the album here: https://supermarcatobros.bandcamp.com/album/hero-of-legend
Episode 317: Sick Day
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This week, the guys take an emotional and mental "Sick Day" as they relax, put their feet up, and play some of their absolute favorite and most comforting video game music! Enjoy!
Episode 316: Reeeemix! 5
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It's time once again to play nothing but outstanding video game remixes! This is an incredibly popular and active community of video game music that the guys like to check-in with every season or two. Most of these tracks are by amateur remixers. Enjoy some awesome music!
Episode 315: Listener Show & Tell 6
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It's time for another installment of Listener Show & Tell! These very special episodes consist purely of tracks submitted by the wonderful listeners of the SMBVGMP! Enjoy an eclectic mix of great VGM both old & new!
Episode 314: Sonic Mania
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In this SUPER GROOVY episode, the guys are delighted to explore the soundtrack to Sonic Mania by Tee Lopes! Good friends Stephen & Bryan Kelly of the OverClocked Podcast join the fun as well! A whole lot of fun was had in fact. Enjoy!
A Very Exciting Announcement!
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Karl, Will & Marty pop in on a Friday for a very special and exciting announcement!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrhmIUGuYEg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrhmIUGuYEg
Episode 313: Marcato Radio 12
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It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some you've heard before, and many you have not. How many tracks can YOU recognize? Enjoy!
Episode 312: Show & Tell 24
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It's time for another installment of Show & Tell! Karl & Will each bring in their own playlist of tracks that the other hasn't heard. And in Show & Tell fashion, they duke it out in order to decide the track of the week. Enjoy a diverse assortment of awesome VGM!
Episode 311: Secret of Mana
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On this very long-awaited episode, Karl & Will shine a spotlight on one of the best SNES soundtracks ever: Secret of Mana! The guys discuss and analyze the many bold choices the composer, Hiroki Kikuta, made to set this music apart. Enjoy this in-depth focus on a truly iconic JRPG score!
Episode 310: Favorites with Ivan Kaproth-Joslin
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It's time for another installment of Favorites with Friends! This time, Karl & Will welcome friend and supporter of the show Ivan Kaproth-Joslin. Ivan brings in a wonderful playlist of some of his favorite VGM to share and discuss with the guys. Enjoy!
Episode 309: Jake Kaufman
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In this SUPER FUNKY episode, the guys finally focus on the incredible career of the one and only Jake "virt" Kaufman! Taking one track from 20 different titles in his career, this playlist is a smattering of some of the best VGM composed in the past 16 years. Enjoy!
Episode 308: Lunar: The Silver Star
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In this episode, the guys explore the music of the shimmering world of Lunar: The Silver Star! They also compare and contrast the original soundtrack release to the remake which came out 5 years later. Enjoy!
Bonus Episode: Robogirl (the adventures of)
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In this Bonus Episode, Marty shares his brand new chiptune album "ROBOGIRL (the adventures of) in its entirety! Enjoy this rocking and emotional 8-bit soundtrack to an imaginary game!
Episode 307: Super Kirby Duo
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In this adorable and high-energy episode, the guys double up on 2 classic SNES Kirby soundtracks! Super Star and Dream Land 3 both have so much delightful, jazzy, exciting music it's mind-boggling! This episode will surely put a smile on your face!
Episode 306: Xenoblade Chronicles
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In this long-awaited episode, the guys dive deep into the incredible music of the Xenoblade Chronicles series! The composers of this series have created a diverse musical tone that carries the torch of classic video game music, while also standing on its own. Enjoy some beautiful music!
Episode 305: Even More Modern Chiptunes
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This week, the guys check back in with the world of Modern Chiptunes! There is some incredible music being created in this passionate community, and this episode showcases some of the very best of it. WARNING: Extremely good music lies ahead...
Episode 304: Katamari Damacy
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In this episode, the guys spotlight on the wacky and adorable music of the Katamari series! Focusing on Katamari Damacy, We Love Katamari, and Katamari Forever. The composers of this series deftly fused together jazz, lounge, pop and electronic with delicious results. This playlist is guaranteed to make you smile!
Episode 303: Favorites with Carlos
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It's time for another installment of Favorites with Friends! This time, Karl & Will welcome longtime friend of the show- the infamous Carlos! He brings in a wonderful playlist of some of his favorite VGM to share and discuss with the guys. Enjoy!
Episode 302: Greatest Hits 2017
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In yearly tradition, once again Karl & Will look back on the very best music that was played on the podcast in 2017! And what an incredible year for VGM it was. Enjoy this collection of the cream of the musical crop. Here's to another wonderful year of VGM!
Episode 301: Nostalgia
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In the Season 13 Premiere, Karl & Will explore the concept of nostalgia, and its significance on video game music. They discuss 5 different facets of nostalgia, and share tracks that embody each type. Enjoy this unique look at how video game music affects us all!
Bonus Episode: MAGFest 2018
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In this very special episode, the guys share a recap of some of the highlights of MAGFest 2018. Also a Marcato Radio playlist featuring a combination of MAGFest live concert snippets, album tracks from artists featured at this year's festival as well as random good VGM. Enjoy!
Episode 300: Tricentennial Celebration!
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The 300th episode of the Super Marcato Bros. Video Game Music Podcast! Karl, Will & Marty celebrate and reflect, share some classic VGM, play a name-that-tune game, answer fan questions, and more!
Episode 299: Original Showcase 12
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It's time for another installment of Original Showcase! These episodes, done once a season, are when the guys share their own original music they have composed for various projects and albums. Enjoy an eclectic mix of music by the Super Marcato Bros!
Episode 298: Show & Tell 23
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It's FINALLY time for another installment of Show & Tell! Karl & Will each bring in their own playlist of tracks that the other hasn't heard. And as a first for Show & Tell, they try out a new method of deciding the track of the week. Enjoy a diverse assortment of great VGM!
Episode 297: Yoko Kanno
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In this episode, Karl & Will focus on one of the most talented and diverse multimedia composers in the world: Yoko Kanno! The guys explore mostly her video game music work, but also share a few of her Anime tracks as well. Enjoy an assorted mix of incredible music!
Episode 296: Cuphead
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Featuring an Exclusive Interview! In this very swanky episode, Karl & Will explore the music of Cuphead! The score to this run and gun game masterfully incorporates big band jazz, ragtime and latin for a delightful love letter to a bygone era. The guys sit down and chat with Cuphead composer, Kristofer Maddigan, to discuss his work on this incredible score. Enjoy!
Episode 295: Super Mario Odyssey
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For the final week of Nintendo Month 2017, the guys saved up a monster of an episode: Super Mario Odyssey! Released exactly one month ago from this episode's posting, this game is already being heralded as one of the best in the entire series. Karl & Will explore the incredibly exciting, diverse, and unforgettable score, led by newcomer Naoto Kubo. Enjoy some masterful Nintendo music!
Episode 294: Metroid Prime
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For the third week of Nintendo Month 2017, the guys focus on the incredible music to their favorite video game of all time: Metroid Prime! They also explore a handful of tracks from the other two entries in the trilogy. Enjoy some atmospheric and beautiful VGM!
Episode 293: Star Fox: Assault
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For the second week of Nintendo Month 2017, the guys focus on the incredible and underrated symphonic score to Star Fox: Assault! Developed by Namco for the Gamecube, this soundtrack successfully fused together definitive arrangements of Star Fox 64 music with equally gorgeous original music! Check your G-diffuser system and enjoy!
Episode 292: Nintendo 3DS
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For the first week of Nintendo Month 2017, Karl & Will share some of the very best music released for the 3DS! This system was responsible for some of the greatest and most expressive soundtracks in the past six years of video games. Enjoy!
Episode 291: Silent Hill
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In this frightening episode of the show, Karl & Will focus on the iconic and beloved music to the Silent Hill series! Focusing just on the first 4 entries, composed by Akira Yamaoka, this music will surely get you into the Halloween spirit!
Episode 290: Kohei Tanaka
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In this very special episode, Karl & Will shine a light on the career of composer Kohei Tanaka! The guys share a smattering of his VGM work, starting back on the Turbo-Grafx, and moving chronologically up to his most recent work on the PS4. Enjoy some incredible music from one of the true masters!
Episode 289: The Legend of Heroes
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In this legendary episode, Karl & Will focus on the wonderful music of the Legend of Heroes series! This Falcom RPG series started back on the PC-88 and is still going strong to this day. The guys discuss what makes these soundtracks so special, as well as how they have evolved over the years. Enjoy some fantastic, underrated VGM!
Episode 288: Overdue
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In this episode, the guys share and discuss a bunch of wonderful VGM that, for one reason or another, was never featured previously on the show! Ranging from the NES to the PS3, this is a collection of outstanding, long-overdue video game music. Better late than never!
Episode 287: Metroid Revisited
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In this episode, Karl & Will revisit the Metroid series! Using mostly the same playlist way back from Episode 33, minus some changes, the guys check back in with the music of some of their favorite games of all time. Enjoy!
Episode 286: Wild Arms
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In this very special episode, the guys explore the wonderful music of the Wild Arms series! Led by series composer Michiko Naruke, the music of this western-themed RPG series is heroic, exciting and fun. Enjoy some excellent VGM and discussion!
Episode 285: Nights of Azure
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In this episode, Karl & Will explore the excellent soundtrack to Nights of Azure! Composed by the Gust Sound Team, this score effortlessly fuses together elements of rock, classical and folk. The guys discuss why these Gust folks are some of the best in the biz. Enjoy!
Episode 284: Funk Music
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In this greasy episode, the guys bring the FUNK! Enjoy this celebration of some of the best Funk Music ever composed for video games! WARNING: This is the funkiest episode of the podcast thus far, and may cause uncontrollable grooving.
Episode 283: Marcato Radio 11
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It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some you've heard before, and many you have not. How many tracks can YOU recognize? Enjoy!
Episode 282: Hikoshi Hashimoto
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In this episode, Karl & Will focus on the delightful music of under-rated composer Hikoshi Hashimoto! He got his start for Sega in the late 80s, and went on to make some of the most cool and unique music the Sega Genesis ever saw. Enjoy this spotlight on an unsung VGM hero! #HASH
Episode 281: Hitoshi Sakimoto
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In this very exciting and long-overdue episode, Karl & Will celebrate the incredible music of Hitoshi Sakimoto! The guys share a smorgasbord of tracks old and new, and discuss why his music consistently stands out from the crowd. Enjoy some top-shelf VGM!
Episode 280: Bad Music 3
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You all asked for it...literally. For the third time on the podcast, Karl & Will are punished with some of the worst video game music that was ever composed. This was by far the most requested follow-up episode. The good news is, the music here is so bad that it provides plenty of laughs. Enjoy?
Episode 279: Favorites with Charlie McCarron
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This week is another installment of Favorites with Friends! This time, friend/composer/all around great guy Charlie McCarron drops by to share and discuss an assortment of some of his favorite video game music! Enjoy!
Episode 278: Ni No Kuni
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In this very special episode, Karl & Will focus on one of the most amazing orchestral video game soundtracks ever composed- Ni No Kuni! The guys discuss what makes Joe Hisaishi's score so special and why it's a must-own for any VGM fan. Enjoy!
Episode 277: Sonic the Hedgehog Revisited
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In this special episode, Karl & Will revisit some of the VGM they hold most dear-- that of the Genesis Sonic games! Join the guys as they walk down memory lane with some of the most timeless and fun melodies ever composed for video games!
Episode 276: Living Legends
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For the Season 12 Premiere, the guys explore living legends of video game music! These are just some of the amazing composers that had pioneering beginnings and are still composing great music to this day! Enjoy a celebration of these VGM legends!
Episode 275: Yousuke Yasui
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Featuring an Exclusive Interview! For the Season 11 Finale, the guys explore the music of video game composer Yousuke Yasui! Known for the delightful scores to Mamoru Has Been Cursed, Eschatos, and many more. Enjoy a spotlight on this incredibly talented and unique composer!
Episode 274: Original Showcase 11
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It's time for another installment of Original Showcase! These episodes, done once a season, are when the guys share their own original music they have composed for various projects and albums. Enjoy an eclectic mix of music by the Super Marcato Bros! You can find all of their original music at: https://supermarcatobros.bandcamp.com/
Episode 273: Donkey Kong Country 2
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In this VERY long overdue spotlight, Karl & Will focus on the incredible soundtrack to Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, for the SNES by David Wise! This is truly one of the best and most beloved video game soundtracks of all time. Enjoy!
Episode 272: Hiroshi Kawaguchi
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Hiroshi Kawaguchi, also known as "Hiro" was one of Sega's earliest and most prolific video game composers. He has a very unique, raw, energetic style, and his music has truly stood the test of time. Enjoy some amazing VGM!
Episode 271: Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius
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291. rész
In this episode, Karl & Will spotlight on the soundtrack to a mobile game in the Final Fantasy series that you may not have heard before. But rest assured, Brave Exvius has some of the most masterful orchestral video game music you'll hear anywhere!
Bonus Episode: Micropower
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290. rész
In this Bonus Episode, Karl shares his brand new chiptune album "Micropower" in its entirety! Enjoy an imaginative, groovy and energetic journey. Download Micropower here: https://supermarcatobros.bandcamp.com/album/micropower
Episode 270: Show & Tell 22
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289. rész
It's time for another installment of Show & Tell! Karl & Will each bring in their own playlist of tracks that the other hasn't heard. And in Show & Tell fashion, they duke it out in order to decide the track of the week. Enjoy a diverse assortment of great VGM!
Episode 269: The Atelier Series
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288. rész
In this episode, Karl & Will share some incredible music from the very underrated Atelier series! This series was handled by the Gust Sound Team, and features beautiful melodies, expressive live performance, and impeccable production. Enjoy!
Episode 268: Data East
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287. rész
In this episode, the guys focus on music from games released by Data East! This video game company was most prolific in the late 80s and early 90s, and was responsible for many amazing soundtracks. Enjoy an eclectic mix of great tunes, many of which you may not have heard before!
Episode 267: Mario & Sonic at the Olympics
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286. rész
In this episode, the guys focus on the Sega series "Mario & Sonic at the Olympics." It may sound like a silly choice, but rest assured, this series has shockingly great music. Both remixes of classic tunes as well as originals. Enjoy some outstanding VGM you probably haven't heard.
Episode 266: NieR
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285. rész
In this episode, Karl & Will dive into the remarkably beautiful score to NieR. This one of a kind RPG soundtrack features expressive and intimate vocals by Emi Evans, and gorgeous melodies by Keiichi Okabe and company. Enjoy some top shelf VGM!
Episode 265: The Mother Series
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In this long-overdue episode, Karl & Will spotlight on the 3 entries in the beloved Mother series! The guys discuss what makes the music to this series of Nintendo RPGs so wonderfully weird and unique. Enjoy some incredible VGM!
Episode 264: Listener Show & Tell 5
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283. rész
It's time for another installment of Listener Show & Tell! These very special episodes consist purely of tracks submitted by the wonderful listeners of the SMBVGMP! Enjoy an eclectic mix of great VGM both old & new!
Bonus Episode: Askr
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282. rész
In this exciting Bonus Episode, the guys share their brand new soundtrack to the mythological sidescroller Askr, and discuss the making of each track as well. Enjoy! Additionally, you can listen to and download the soundtrack here: https://supermarcatobros.bandcamp.com/album/askr-original-soundtrack
Episode 263: Yooka-Laylee Part 2 (with David Wise)
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281. rész
Featuring an Exclusive Interview! In this very exciting second part, Karl & Will continue their spotlight on the music of Yooka Laylee! For week two, the guys focus on the tracks composed by David Wise, and a few by Steve Burke. The guys also unveil their exclusive conversation with David as well!
Episode 262: Yooka-Laylee Part 1 (with Grant Kirkhope)
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280. rész
Featuring an Exclusive Interview! In this very exciting episode, Karl & Will begin their first in a two-week spotlight on the brand new Playtonic game Yooka Laylee! For week one, the guys focus on the tracks composed by Grant Kirkhope, and also get to chat with Grant as well!
Episode 261: Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment
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279. rész
In this blood-pumping episode, the guys dive into the score of the newest Shovel Knight DLC- Specter of Torment! Jake Kaufman outdoes himself with another incredible piece of VRC6 art. Enjoy the shreddage!
Episode 260: Favorites with Aidan Clarke
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It's time for another installment of Favorites with Friends! This time, Karl & Will welcome longtime friend of the show Aidan Clarke. Aidan brings in a wonderful playlist of some of his favorite VGM to share and discuss with the guys. Enjoy!
Episode 259: More Modern Chiptunes
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This week, the guys check back in with the world of Modern Chiptunes! There is some incredible music being created in this passionate community, and this episode showcases some of the very best of it. WARNING: Extremely funky music lies ahead...
Episode 258: Show & Tell 21
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It's Show & Tell time! In this long-overdue installment, Karl, Will & Marty each bring in their own playlist of tracks that the others haven't heard. And in Show & Tell fashion, they duke it out in order to decide the track of the week. Enjoy some amazing VGM!
Episode 257: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
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275. rész
In time to celebrate the launch of the Switch, and a brand new Zelda game, the guys spotlight on the series' previous console entry- Skyward Sword! This beautiful but controversial score was the first in the series to feature a real recorded orchestra. Enjoy some wonderful music and discussion!
Episode 256: Gravity Rush 2
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274. rész
In this highly-anticipated episode, Karl & Will spotlight on the incredible soundtrack to Gravity Rush 2! The previous game's score was one of the guys' recent favorites, and this follow-up, composed again by Kohei Tanaka, surely does not disappoint!
Episode 255: Albert Odyssey
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273. rész
In this episode, Karl & Will focus on the gorgeous and under-appreciated music of the Albert Odyssey games! These three games for the Super Famicom and Saturn had some of the most well-composed scores anywhere. Sunsoft legend Naoki Kodaka masterfully combined elements of classical, film, and pop into something quite timeless. Enjoy!
Episode 254: The Shantae Series
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In this very groovy episode, the guys focus on the phenomenal music of the Shantae series! This shouldn't come as a surprise, since these scores were composed by Jake Kaufman. Enjoy some masterful video game music that will make you want to get up and dance!
Episode 253: Zircon
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271. rész
Featuring an Exclusive Interview! In this very exciting episode, Karl & Will focus on the incredible music of remixer and composer Andrew Aversa, a.k.a Zircon! In addition to a wonderful, extensive conversation with Andrew, the guys also present and discuss a handful of his best tracks. Enjoy this spotlight on a true VGM talent!
Episode 252: Zelda Handhelds
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In this exciting episode, Karl & Will explore the wonderful music of the Zelda Handheld games! Starting with Link's Awakening, all the way to the recent Tri Force Heroes. Enjoy some incredible and slightly under-appreciated Zelda music!
Episode 251: al fine
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269. rész
For the Season 11 Premiere, Karl & Will explore an aspect of VGM that typically goes unlooked on the podcast: endings! An ending is a crucial part of a song, since it is the last thing the listener hears. Although much VGM is loop-based and doesn't feature an ending, the guys dive into a diverse assortment of killer tunes that do!
Bonus Episode: MAGFest 2017
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268. rész
In this Bonus Episode, the guys share some highlights of their incredible weekend at MAGFest 2017! Featuring a fun, on-location conversation between the Bros and Stephen & Bryan Kelly, as well as an audio montage of some amazing performances and panels!
Episode 250: Disasterpeace
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Featuring an Exclusive Interview! For the Season 10 Finale, the guys explore the career of acclaimed video game composer Rich Vreeland, known by his alias Disasterpeace. Known for beloved scores such as Fez, Hyper Light Drifter, The Floor is Jelly, and many more. Enjoy a spotlight on this very talented and unique composer!
Episode 249: Greatest Hits 2016
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As we ring in the New Year, once again Karl & Will look back on the very best music that was played on the podcast in 2016! Enjoy this incredible collection of the cream of the musical crop. Here's to another wonderful year of VGM!
Episode 248: Original Showcase 10
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It's time for another installment of Original Showcase! These episodes, done once a season, are when the guys share their own original music they have composed for various projects and albums. Enjoy an eclectic mix of music by the Super Marcato Bros!
Episode 247: Marcato Radio: Holiday Edition
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As Karl & Will take this week off, they present Marcato Radio: Holiday Edition! Enjoy this very wintery playlist of wonderful video game music. Ranging from snow themes to all-out christmas music, this playlist should help get you in the Holiday Spirit!
Episode 246: Reeeemix! 4
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It's time once again to play nothing but outstanding video game remixes! This is an incredibly popular and active community of video game music that the guys like to check-in with every season or two. Most of these tracks are by amateur remixers, many featured on OCRemix.org. Enjoy some awesome tracks!
Episode 245: Rhythm Games
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In this very energetic episode, the guys share some amazing music from Rhythm Games! Karl & Will get their groove on to series such as DDR, Beatmania, Parappa the Rapper and many more. Enjoy!
Episode 244: Soyo Oka
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For the final week of Nintendo Month '16, the guys explore the career of classic Nintendo composer Soyo Oka! Her music is as iconic as any in the heyday of VGM, but she is not a household name. The bros do their part to change that. Enjoy some of the best Nintendo music ever composed!
Bonus Episode: Inspirations of VGM Panel (Gamer's Rhapsody 3)
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For this bonus episode, the guys share the audio of their panel this past weekend on the inspirations of video game music. Recorded at Gamer's Rhapsody 3 in Minneapolis, MN.
Episode 243: Super Mario Bros. Trilogy
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For week 3 of Nintendo Month '16, the guys present one of their most epic episodes of all time: Super Mario Bros. Trilogy! Spotlighting on the first 3 NES soundtracks, the Bros. go in-depth to analyze why the music to these 3 games will live on forever.
Episode 242: Nintendo DS
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For week two of Nintendo Month '16, the guys focus on the music of the DS! This handheld saw the release of many beloved games and soundtracks. The guys discuss how the DS in many ways helped to extend the lifespan of 16-bit style video game music. Enjoy!
Episode 241: Shin Onigashima
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For the first week of Nintendo Month '16, the guys focus on one of their all-time favorite game soundtracks: Shin Onigashima! You may not have heard of this FDS Adventure Game, but the music, composed by Koji Kondo, is absolutely delightful. Enjoy some masterfully composed 8-bit VGM!
Episode 240: Resident Evil
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Just in time for Halloween, the guys, joined by Capcom's Tim Turi, explore the musical world of Resident Evil! Enjoy this collection of eerie, spooky, and sometimes surprisingly beautiful video game music. Happy Halloween!
Episode 239: Chad Seiter
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Featuring an Exclusive Interview! In this very special episode, the guys explore the music and career of composer and arranger Chad Seiter! Chad's most recent project was the wonderful score to ReCore. He has also worked on Lego Jurassic World, Star Trek and many more. Enjoy some great music and conversation!
Episode 238: 16-Bit Lost Treasures
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In this episode, the guys present a collection of awesome Genesis and SNES music that you probably haven't heard! Who doesn't like discovering new music? Enjoy these "Lost Treasures."
Episode 237: Kirby: Planet Robobot
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This week, Karl & Will focus on the wonderfully fresh soundtrack to Kirby: Planet Robobot! The guys explain how Hirokazu Ando managed to create a new musical palette, while still staying true to the heart of the series. Enjoy!
Episode 236: Mega Man X (1-3)
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In this very rocking episode, the guys focus on the first 3 entries in the Mega Man X series! These SNES scores perfectly encapsulate what was so special about 16-bit era video game music!
Episode 235: World of Warcraft
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In this very exciting episode, the guys explore the wonderful musical "world" of World of Warcraft! This episode is extra fun, because they're joined by WOW experts Bryan and Stephen Kelly, of the Overclocked Podcast! Enjoy some beautiful music!
Episode 234: Rudra no Hihou
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In this very special episode, the guys spotlight on one of the most beautiful SNES scores that you probably haven't heard of. Rudra no Hihou. The guys discuss why the score to this Square RPG (released 20 years ago) should be celebrated for many years to come.
Episode 233: Puzzle Games
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This week, the guys focus on music to Puzzle Games! We're talking Tetris, Lemmings, Bust a Move and many more. Karl & Will discuss the unique aspects of this genre's music, as well as some that aren't so unique. Enjoy this quality collection of music!
Episode 232: Marcato Radio 9
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It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! These are episodes with non-stop playlists of excellent video game music from every generation. How many tracks can you recognize? Enjoy!
Episode 231: Show & Tell 20
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It's time for another installment of Show & Tell! Karl & Will each bring in their own playlist of tracks that the other hasn't heard. And in Show & Tell fashion, they duke it out in order to decide the track of the week. Enjoy a diverse assortment of great VGM!
Episode 230: Bomberman
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The guys finally focus on the music to one of the funnest and longest-running video game series: Bomberman! Karl & Will discuss what makes the music of this series so special. Enjoy some classic tunes, as well as some you probably haven't heard before.
Episode 229: Sports Games Round 2
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To coincide with the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, the guys focus once more on music from Sports Games! The first Sports episode was all the way back on Episode 52, so this second installment is long overdue! Enjoy some fantastic VGM!
Bonus Episode: Back in Orbit & AXIOM
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244. rész
Karl & Will each have new albums out this week! In this BONUS Episode, they share them in their entirety back to back. Enjoy some brand-spanking new music from the Marcato Bros!
Back in Orbit starts at: 3:18
AXIOM starts at: 42:21
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Back in Orbit starts at: 3:18
AXIOM starts at: 42:21
Visit our new websites here:
www.karlbmusic.com
www.williambmusic.com
www.martybmusic.com
Episode 228: Okami
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243. rész
This week the guys explore the highly acclaimed PS2 soundtrack Okami! This is a long overdue spotlight on a very emotional, nuanced, and revered score! In addition, the guys announce the release of their albums Back in Orbit and Axiom that are both out today!
Bonus Episode: Street Fighter II: Ultimate Edition
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242. rész
In this BONUS episode, the guys unveil an exciting project that Karl has been working on in secret for the past few months: Street Fighter II: Ultimate Edition! Completely remixed, re-arranged and remastered from the raw Arcade, SNES, and Genesis sound files, this is Street Fighter II but better than you've ever heard!
Episode 227: Naoki Kodaka
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This week on the podcast, Karl & Will finally dedicate an episode to the wonderfully unique music of composer Naoki Kodaka. Known for his music for classic Sunsoft titles such as Batman and Blaster Master, Kodaka is truly one of the 8 and 16-bit legends. Enjoy!
Episode 226: Cliché
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In the Season 10 Premiere, Karl & Will take a very unique and objective look at formulas, techniques and patterns that pop up constantly in video game music. Enjoy this in-depth and thought-provoking episode!
Episode 225: Manami Matsumae
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Featuring an Exclusive Interview!
In the Season 9 Finale, Karl, Will & Marty spotlight on the career of the legendary Manami Matsumae! The guys were fortunate to have an exclusive interview with the composer behind the music of Mega Man, U.N. Squadron, Mighty No. 9, and many more. Enjoy this insightful look at one of the biggest talents in video game music.
Episode 224: 1988
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For the second-to-last episode of the season, Karl & Will explore the year 1988 in video game music! This was an enormously important year, which saw the release of some of the most classic 8-bit and Arcade soundtracks. Enjoy this trip back to the 80s!
Episode 223: Original Showcase 9
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It's time for another installment of Original Showcase! These episodes, done once a season, are when Karl & Will share their own original music they have composed for various projects and albums. Enjoy an eclectic mix of music by the Super Marcato Bros!
Episode 222: More Summer Music
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Sit back, relax, and enjoy another collection of killer Summer Jams! It's been a few years since the Bros last touched on this relaxing and fun topic, and boy is it good to be back! Stay cool with this chill playlist.
Episode 221: Do-Over: Arcade Games
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This week, Karl & Will do their second "Do-Over" episode! This time, it's on the topic from Episode 5- Arcade Games. The guys revisit some of the greatest arcade music ever composed. Enjoy!
Episode 220: RTS Games
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In this episode, Karl & Will explore the music of RTS (Real Time Strategy) Games! The guys were surprised to find such an abundance of beautiful orchestral music in these games. And they discuss how the music services the genre of RTS. Enjoy this stellar collection of tracks!
Episode 219: Marcato Radio 8
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It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! This time around, the playlist has a special theme- European Composers! Enjoy this non-stop collection of quality VGM!
Episode 218: Fire Emblem Fates
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In this very moving episode, the guys explore the gorgeous soundtrack to this year's Fire Emblem Fates! Seeped with emotion and sophistication, this is a soundtrack that shows just how far video game music has come. Enjoy!
Episode 217: Bad Music Round 2
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In the most-requested follow up the podcast has seen, Karl & Will once again explore the very worst in video game music. These terrible tracks will make you laugh, wince, and question everything. WARNING: Bad music lies ahead... Enjoy?
Episode 216: Show & Tell 19
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The bros finally bring another installment of Show & Tell! As always, this is an eclectic mix of great video game music, both old and new. In the middle of the episode, Karl presents Will (and in a way the listeners) with another Name That Tune game. Enjoy this fun and memorable episode! 05/15/16
Episode 215: Supreme League of Patriots
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229. rész
This is one of the funkiest episodes the podcast has ever seen. This week, the guys dive into the music of the recently released game Supreme League of Patriots. Composed by Jake Kaufman, this soundtrack is simply irresistible. Enjoy the grooves! 05/08/16
Episode 214: Listener Show & Tell 4
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228. rész
It's time for another installment of Listener Show & Tell! These very special episodes consist purely of tracks submitted by the wonderful listeners of the SMBVGMP! Enjoy an eclectic mix of great VGM both old & new! 05/01/16
Episode 213: Vocals
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227. rész
In this episode, the guys feature video game music with vocals! This focus provides some great contrast to much of the music that is frequently played on the show. Enjoy some of the best vocal-centric VGM, from the likes of Bastion, Chrono Cross, Katamari Damacy and many more! 04/24/16
Episode 212: Under the Sea
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In this very relaxing episode, Karl & Will focus on water and underwater themed video game music. Enjoy some of the most effective and memorable tracks that evoke immersion through submersion. 04/17/16
Episode 211: Undertale
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In this long overdue episode, Karl & Will explore the one-of-a-kind soundtrack to last year's Undertale! Composed by Toby Fox, (the game's designer), this score was one of the most talked-about of 2015. The guys discuss what makes it so eclectic, emotional and entirely unique. 04/10/16
Episode 210: Mega Man 9 & 10
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In this electrifying episode, Karl & Will explore the music of Mega Man 9 & 10! These games were love letters to the unforgettable 8-bit joy that was found in the original Mega Man games for the NES. Enjoy some killer VGM! 04/03/16
Episode 209: Superheroes!
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223. rész
This week, the guys focus on Superhero games! Throughout the history of video games, there has been no shortage of superhero titles, and despite many of them being lousy, the music was frequently the redeeming aspect. Enjoy! 03/27/16
Episode 208: Mobile Games
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222. rész
This week, the guys focus on music from Mobile Games! We're talking Angry Birds, Tiny Wings, Candy Crush and many more! This subgenre has grown dramatically in the past few years, and there is some amazing music to be found here. Enjoy! 03/20/16
Episode 207: Terranigma
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In this long-awaited episode, Karl & Will explore the gorgeous soundtrack to Terranigma! The guys discuss what makes this one of the most refined and sophisticated SNES scores ever produced. Enjoy! 03/13/16
Episode 206: Marcato Radio 7
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220. rész
It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! As the guys take this week off, they present a non-stop collection of excellent video game music. This playlist has a mini focus on Spring. How many tracks can you recognize? 03/06/16
Episode 205: Banjo Kazooie (Live from MAGFest)
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219. rész
In this one-of-a-kind episode, the guys (joined by Stephen and Bryan Kelly) explore the music of Banjo Kazooie! Recorded live from MAGFest 2016, this episode has a spontaneous energy unlike any other! Also- Grant Kirkhope drops by for a great chat! Don't miss this unforgettable episode. 02/28/16
Bonus Episode: History of VGM Panel (MAGFest 2016)
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218. rész
In this bonus episode, the guys first debrief and recap some of their highlights from MAGfest, and then present the audio of their panel on the History of Video Game Music! 02/25/16
Episode 204: Fusion!
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This week on the podcast, Karl & Will explore the many instances of Jazz Fusion in video games! The guys discuss some of the distinct characteristics of this genre. This topic was suggested via Patreon by Carlos. Enjoy! 02/21/16
Bonus Episode: MAGFest Eve
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216. rész
In this spontaneous Bonus Episode, Karl & Will shoot the breeze from their hotel room in Alexandria, VA, anticipating their weekend at MAGFest! 02/18/16
Episode 203: Etrian Odyssey
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In this long-awaited episode, the guys dive deep into the incredible music of the Etrian Odyssey series! Composed by Yuzo Koshiro, this series combines the best of old and new to create something timeless and appealing. Enjoy! 02/14/16
Episode 202: Mario RPG
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This week, the guys explore the music of the Mario RPG games. Starting with the original Super Mario RPG for the SNES, and moving through both the Paper Mario as well as the Mario & Luigi series. Enjoy! 02/07/16
Episode 201: Five Finger Fanfare
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For the Season 9 Premiere, Karl & Will explore a very common and specific melodic technique that is used at great length in video games. Listen to this unique episode to discover what the guys have coined the "Five Finger Fanfare." 01/31/16
Episode 200: A Celebration!
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200 episodes!! For this incredible milestone, the guys reflect back on some of their favorite memories of the show, answer questions from listeners, and share a handful of classic tracks! Karl also challenges Will and Marty to a name that tune game. As well as some other fun surprises! You can watch the video or audio version below. 01/24/16
Episode 199: 1994
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211. rész
This week, the guys take a look at one of the most seminal years in video game music: 1994. This year saw the release of some of the biggest and most beloved soundtracks of all time! Enjoy this incredible collection of VGM. 01/17/16
Episode 198: Original Showcase 8
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210. rész
As Season 8 nears it's end, once again the guys present another installment of Original Showcase! These are episodes consisting entirely of original music composed by the Super Marcato Bros. The guys even unveil a brand-new, never-before heard track from their most recent game project. Enjoy! 01/10/16
Episode 197: Greatest Hits 2015
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209. rész
As we ring in the New Year, once again Karl & Will look back on the very best music that was played on the podcast in 2015! Enjoy this incredible collection of the cream of the musical crop. Here's to another wonderful year of VGM! 01/04/16
Episode 196: Show & Tell 18
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208. rész
It's time for another installment of Show & Tell! Karl & Will each bring in their own playlist of tracks that the other hasn't heard. And in Show & Tell fashion, they duke it out in order to decide the track of the week. This ended up being one of the most solid Show & Tell playlists! Enjoy some excellent VGM! 12/27/15
Episode 195: Quintet Games
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207. rész
This week, Karl & Will explore the music of video games developed by Quintet. Mostly known for popular SNES titles, such as Actraiser and Terranigma, this company had a great track record of wonderful music! Enjoy some beloved classics, as well as some tracks you may not have heard before. 12/20/15
Episode 194: Garry Schyman
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206. rész
In this very exciting episode, Karl & Will explore the work of composer Garry Schyman. You'll know Garry's music from games such as Bioshock, Bioshock Infinite, Destroy All Humans and more. Enjoy this in-depth conversation with one of the most talented symphonic game composers working today! 12/13/15
Episode 193: Indie Games
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205. rész
This week on the podcast, the guys explore the distinct musical world of Indie Games! We're talking games like Super Meat Boy, FTL, Hotline Miami and many more. Enjoy this focus of a sub-genre of video games that isn't often explored on the show! 12/06/15
Episode 192: Yoshi's Woolly World
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204. rész
For the last week of Nintendo Month '15, Karl & Will explore the delightful soundtrack to Yoshi's Woolly World for the Wii U! The guys discuss how Tomoya Tomita balances the cutesty spirit of Yoshi with a fresh and modern aesthetic. Enjoy! 11/29/15
Episode 191: Kazumi Totaka
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203. rész
For week four of Nintendo Month '15, Karl & Will dedicate an episode (at long last) to legendary Nintendo composer Kazumi Totaka! Known for his work on Animal Crossing, Yoshi's Story, Wii Sports and more, Totaka has an unmistakable style. Enjoy this playlist of his best music! 11/22/15
Episode 190: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
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202. rész
For the third week of Nintendo Month '15, the guys explore the powerful soundtrack to Twilight Princess! Karl, Will & Marty discuss how the composers struck an effective balance of old and new for the series, to create something that sticks with the listener years after playing the game. 11/15/15
Episode 189: The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker
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201. rész
In this exciting episode, the guys explore the wonderful soundtrack to Wind Waker! This game and score was a bit of a departure for the series, and the bros discuss how it balances swashbuckling elements with classic Zelda goodness. Marty also joins the fun! 11/08/15
Episode 188: Mario Party
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200. rész
For the first week of Nintendo Month '15, Karl & Will explore the music of the Mario Party series! Featuring music from 6 titles in the series, from the N64 to the Wii, this playlist is full of color and fun. The guys also discuss how this series' music differs from the mainline Mario series. Enjoy! 11/01/15
Bonus Episode: Tone Bank
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199. rész
In this Bonus Episode, Karl shares his new album "Tone Bank", an album he recorded entirely on an old Casio CT-655 keyboard. Karl also discusses the making of each track in this nostalgic and fun project. Enjoy! 10/29/15
Episode 187: Castlevania Spooktacular 2015
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198. rész
Following in the tradition of last year around Halloween, the guys once again focus on the wonderful music of the Castlevania series! This time around, it's the "Metroidvania" titles, starting with Symphony of the Night. Tim Turi of Game Informer once again joins in on the spooky fun! Happy Halloween! 10/25/15
Episode 186: Favorites with Emily Reese
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197. rész
It's time for another installment of Favorites with Friends! This time, the guys welcome their buddy Emily Reese, a fellow video game music podcaster who you'll know from her past show Top Score, and her new show, the Joon Media Podcast! Emily brings in a playlist of some of her favorite VGM to share and discuss. Enjoy! 10/18/15
Episode 185: Imports 2
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196. rész
This week, the guys share nothing but Imports! This is strictly music from games not released in North America. This is the first time this topic has been revisited since Episode 18! Enjoy some wonderful video game music from the Super Famicom, Mega Drive, FDS, N64 and more! 10/11/15
Episode 184: Leftovers
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In this episode, Karl & Will bring in tracks from some of the most beloved entries on the show, but for whatever reason, have never had the chance to be played until now. Don't let the title of this episode fool you- this is one of the best playlists the guys have assembled in awhile! Enjoy! 10/04/15
Bonus Episode: Child of the Chozo- Anniversary Breakdown
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194. rész
In this Bonus Episode, coming just over a year after the release of "Child of the Chozo", Will looks back on his Metroid homage album and discusses the making of, and breaks down each track. If you're a fan of Metroid music, you'll get a kick out of this deep-space musical exploration. 09/30/15
Episode 183: Final Fantasy 4-6
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This week, the guys conclude their 2-week Final Fantasy focus by exploring the 3 wonderful 16-bit scores to this series. This era sees Uematsu at arguably his creative peak. Enjoy this in-depth look at some of the most beloved SNES music ever composed. 09/27/15
Bonus Episode: Behind the Scenes
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In this Bonus Episode, the guys discuss some of the struggles of changing hosts and upgrading websites. They then go on to share some of the challenges of keeping the podcast running every week. Enjoy this rare look behind the scenes of the Super Marcato Bros. 09/23/15
Episode 182: Final Fantasy 1-3
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This week, the guys focus on the wonderful music to the first three Final Fantasy games! These wonderful 8-bit scores find Uematsu at his most catchy and simple. Enjoy some legendary early video game music that laid the framework for an entire series! 09/20/15
Episode 181: Ogre Battle
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This week, Karl & Will explore the music of the Ogre Battle series. Focusing on the first three entries, the guys discuss what makes these soundtracks stand out. The main focus of the episode is on Ogre Battle 64, truly one of the most beautiful and sophisticated scores on the system. 09/13/15
Episode 180: Marcato Radio 6
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In this sixth installment of Marcato Radio, the non-stop playlist focuses on composer Yasuhisa Watanabe. Known by the alias "Yack", this unique composer has a distinct style of jazz fusion, mixed with some experimental elements. Yack was a member of Zuntata, Taito's in-house band. Enjoy his effective and unique take on video game music! 09/06/15
Episode 179: Show & Tell 17
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In the seventeenth installment of Show & Tell, the guys once again share an excellent assortment of video game music, both old and new. Karl discovers the music to a "bad" NES game, and Will unveils music from a couple highly-anticipated games! Enjoy some quality VGM! 08/30/15
Episode 178: Do-Over: TurboGrafx-16
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In the first Do-Over installment, the guys take the same topic from Episode 14, and take another crack at it! Featuring mostly the same playlist, but recorded over three years later, Karl & Will discuss how their feelings of TG-16 music has changed. Enjoy some rocking 16-bit tunes! 08/23/15
Bonus Episode: Micro Tunes
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In this Bonus Episode, the guys share some outstanding short video game music. Every track on this playlist is a loop or jingle that is less than 20 seconds. Enjoy this small scale assortment of great music! 08/20/15
Episode 177: Mario Kart 8
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In this episode, the guys focus on the wonderful music to 2014's Mario Kart 8! This soundtrack was an exciting and long-awaited return to form for the Mario Kart series. Karl & Will share and discuss 20 of the best tracks from the game, including some of the wonderful DLC music. Enjoy! 08/16/15
Bonus Episode: The State of Affairs
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In this Bonus Episode, the guys discuss the current state of video game music. 08/13/15
Episode 176: 1991
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In this exciting Season 8 Premiere, Karl & Will focus on one year in video game music history, and arguably the most seminal year there ever was: 1991. The guys discuss why this particular year really changed video game music forever. Enjoy the very best music of 1991, from the Genesis, NES, SNES, Game Boy and PC! 08/09/15
Episode 175: Matt Furniss
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Featuring an Exclusive Interview!
In the exciting Finale to Season 7, the guys focus on the wonderful music of composer Matt Furniss. Known for titles such as Puggsy, Wiz 'n' Liz, Alien 3 and Mickey Mania, Matt was one of the most prolific composers on the Sega Genesis. Enjoy an overview of some of his best work, as well as an exclusive interview, in which Matt discusses his background as well as his process for creating 16-bit video game music. 08/02/15
Bonus Episode: U.N. Squadron
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It's another Bonus Thursday Episode! This time, Karl & Will spotlight on one of their most beloved and nostalgic soundtracks: U.N. Squadron! This wonderful side-scrolling shoot em up was composed by a powerhouse of Mega Man composers, led by Manami Matsumae. Enjoy the best tracks from both the SNES and Arcade versions! 07/29/15
Episode 174: Breakdown & Analysis Vol. II
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In this long-awaited episode, Karl, Will & Marty thoroughly breakdown and analyze 3 classic video game tracks. They discuss in detail, the elements of the track such as the chord analysis, melody, form, orchestration and more. As well as play passages on the piano. Breaking away from the traditional format of the show, this episode aims to teach you concepts of music theory, while diving into why exactly these tracks work so well! 07/26/15
Bonus Episode: An Introduction to the Super Marcato Bros.
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In this very special Bonus Episode, Karl & Will share their background and origins relating to video games and music. Enjoy this stroll down Marcato Memory Lane! 07/23/15
Episode 173: Film Composers
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This week, the guys focus on the music of film composers in video games. This playlist features many popular modern titles, and is almost exclusively orchestral. Enjoy the work of some of the biggest names in Hollywood, such as Michael Giacchino, Hans Zimmer, Howard Shore and more! 07/19/15
Episode 172: Original Showcase 7
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It's time for another installment of Original Showcase! These episodes, done once a season, are when Karl & Will share their own original music they have composed for various projects and albums. Enjoy an eclectic mix of video game music by the Super Marcato Bros! 07/12/15
Episode 171: Sonic 3 & Knuckles
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In this very special episode, Karl & Will focus on some of the best music in video game history. It's a spotlight on Sonic 3 & Knuckles! The guys play almost every track from this legendary Genesis soundtrack, which was infamously worked on by Michael Jackson. Enjoy! 07/05/15
Episode 170: Listener Show & Tell 3
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It's time for another installment of Listener Show & Tell! For the third time, the guys present a playlist comprised entirely of listener-submitted tracks! Submitted via email, facebook and twitter. Enjoy an incredibly impressive assortment of video game music chosen by the fans of the Super Marcato Bros. VGM Podcast! 06/28/15
Episode 169: More Racing Games
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It's time for more great Racing Music! For the third time on the podcast, Karl & Will explore racers from every era, many of which have never made an appearance before on the show. The music on this episode is surprisingly chilled out and laid back, although there's still some classic rocking stuff as well. Enjoy! 06/21/15
Bonus Episode: Sonicesque Arranged
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In this BONUS Episode, Karl shares his new album "Sonicesque Arranged" in it's entirety! This is an album featuring brand-new modern remakes of 14 of the best Sonicesque tracks spanning all 4 volumes. Enjoy the tunes! 06/17/15
Episode 168: MSX Music
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This week, the guys explore the diverse and slightly obscure world of MSX (and MSX2) music! These series of Japanese computer systems had a few different ways in which they produced music. Karl & Will discuss the differences in hardware as well as how the composers "wrote for the chip" to great effect. Enjoy some wonderful computer music! 06/14/15
Episode 167: Show & Tell 16
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For the 16th time on the podcast, Karl & Will each bring in 10 tracks from all eras of game music, and duke it out to decide the track of the week. Enjoy a diverse collection of great tunes, from Minesweeper to Splatoon! 06/07/15
Episode 166: Game Boy Music You May Not Have Heard
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In this episode, Karl shares a playlist of stellar Game Boy music, specifically from games you may not have heard before. There are truly some hidden gems in this episode. Enjoy some killer 8-bit goodness! 06/01/15
Episode 165: Marcato Bros. in Space
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Liftoff! This week, the guys embark on an epic journey into the unknown. From Super Star Soldier to Mass Effect 3, enjoy some of the best music from video games that take place in space. Karl & Will discuss what techniques composers use to convey the vastness of space, and also the unsurprising influence from John Williams. Enjoy! 05/25/15
Episode 164: Disney Games
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In this delightful episode, Karl & Will explore Disney Games! These are video games based on Disney characters, movies and TV shows. Featuring a heavy helping of 8 and 16-bit era tracks, as well as plenty of Kingdom Hearts love! The guys discuss the Disney musical tradition and how it fits so well with catchy video game music. 05/17/15
Episode 163: Shin Megami Tensei
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This week, the guys explore the Shin Megami Tensei series! This Atlus-developed umbrella of Role-Playing games features the Persona sub series as well. Enjoy some very unique and interesting music, much of which sounds very different from most that is normally played on the podcast! 05/10/15
Episode 162: Marcato Radio 5
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It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some you've heard before, and many you have not. How many tracks can YOU recognize? Enjoy! 05/03/15
Episode 161: F-Zero
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This week, the guys spotlight on the music to the F-Zero series! This episode is sure to get your blood pumping. From the jazzy pop-rock of the original, to the shredding speed metal of F-Zero X, to the banging Electronica of F-Zero GX, this playlist has something for everyone. Enjoy the music to this legendary Nintendo series! 04/26/15
Episode 160: Katsuhiro Hayashi
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Katsuhiro Hayashi, also known as "Funky KH" was one of Sega's earliest and most important composers. He did some of the best arcade work in the mid to late '80s, and then went on to freelance for other companies. He has a very unique, rhythmically centered compositional style, and is one of Karl's favorite game composers. Enjoy! 04/19/15
Bonus Episode: Hello World
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In this Bonus Episode, Karl, Marty & Will share their entire new double album "Hello World" and discuss how they made it! This album is a tribute to Super Mario World 1 & 2 for the SNES. Enjoy this nostalgic yet brand-new adventure! 04/16/15
Episode 159: Reeeemix! 3
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It's time once again to play nothing but outstanding video game remixes! This is an incredibly popular and active community of video game music that the guys like to check-in with every season or two. Some of these tracks are from games, but most of them are by amateur remixers, many featured on OCRemix.org. Enjoy some awesome tracks! 04/12/15
Episode 158: Favorites with Matthew Tucciarone
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In the third installment of 'Favorites with Friends', the guys welcome Matthew Tucciarone on the podcast! Matthew is known as 'Major Third' on Youtube, and makes awesome videos about game music. In this episode, the guys go through Matthew's very favorite game music from every era of his life. Enjoy this personal look at the lasting impact that great video game music can have. 04/05/15
Episode 157: Gravity Rush
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It's finally time to dedicate an episode to Gravity Rush! Karl & Will were blown away by this stellar Vita soundtrack by the wonderful Kohei Tanaka. Enjoy an in-depth look and discussion of why this score is so sophisticated, unique and beautiful. 03/29/15
Episode 156: Show & Tell 15
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It's time once again for another installment of Show & Tell! The guys each bring in 10 killer video game tracks to share. Enjoy this diverse and solid playlist! 03/22/15
Episode 155: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
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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
Episode 154: The Elder Scrolls
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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
Episode 153: Marcato Bros. at the Movies
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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
Episode 152: Sega Saturn
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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
Episode 151: Old & New
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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
Episode 150: Chris Huelsbeck
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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
Episode 149: Sonic Lost World
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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
Episode 148: Final Levels
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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
Episode 147: Original Showcase 6
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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
Episode 146: Simulations
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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
Episode 145: Greatest Hits 2014
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To celebrate the New Year, as they do every year, Karl & Will look back on the best music they've shared on the podcast in 2014. This is the cream of the crop! If you're a new listener, this episode serves as a crash course in the past year of the Super Marcato Bros. VGM Podcast. Enjoy this 20 track playlist of amazing video game music. Here's to 2015! 01/04/15
Episode 144: Kirby's Return to Dream Land
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In this week's episode, the guys focus on one of the best Nintendo Wii soundtracks ever to be released: Kirby's Return to Dream Land! Karl & Will discuss what makes this soundtrack stand out and shine from what we've heard so far in the Kirby series, but also how it incorporates the traditions of the 8 and 16-bit generations. Enjoy some catchy, bouncy and fun music perfect for the holiday season! Happy New Year from SMB! 12/28/14
Episode 143: Show & Tell 14
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It's time once again for another installment of Show & Tell! The guys share some exciting new discoveries, as well as some great overlooked tracks from previously covered games. Also, Marty stops by for another installment of "Marty's Corner!" Enjoy this diverse playlist of killer tunes. Happy Holidays! 12/21/14
Episode 142: Breath of Fire
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In this long awaited episode, Karl & Will spotlight one of the best Capcom soundtracks for the SNES: Breath of Fire! The guys share 22 tracks from this incredible score, and discuss how it is able to hold up after all these years. Enjoy another fine SNES Marcato Bros. spotlight episode! 12/14/14
Episode 141: Monkey Island 3 & 4
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In this episode, Karl & Will explore the music of the third and fourth entries in the beloved Monkey Island series: The Curse of Monkey Island and Escape from Monkey Island! The guys really go in-depth into what is so signature about the compositional style of this series. And also, what the real performances of these two soundtracks add to the emotional impact of the games. Oh, and if you like reggae, you'll love this episode. Enjoy! 12/07/14
Episode 140: Favorites with the Kelly Brothers
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It's finally time for a second installment of "Favorites with Friends!" This is a series where the guys bring in a friend of the show, or in this case, two friends, to talk about their favorite video game music. These episodes are a blast, because the conversation is more personal, touching on personal experiences, memories and nostalgia. This time around, the guys welcome their buddies Bryan and Stephen Kelly of Whalesarewhales.com and Train Station at 8! Enjoy! 12/01/14
Episode 139: Hirokazu "Hip" Tanaka
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In this legendary episode, the guys close out Nintendo Month '14 in style, by dedicating an entire episode to the career of Hirokazu "Hip" Tanaka! From his early days on NES launch games, to pushing the boundaries of 8-bit music, to his innovations on the Game Boy, and continuing his ingenuity on the SNES; this man has left a giant mark on the world of video games, music and culture. Long live Nintendo! 11/23/14
Episode 138: Super Mario World 1 & 2
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For the third week of Nintendo Month '14, Karl & Will focus on some of the most iconic music in the history of video games. It's Super Mario World 1 & 2! The guys dive deep into what makes these two SNES Koji Kondo scores so pivotal. Enjoy one of the absolute best playlists in the show's history, and also the longest episode so far! Happy Nintendo Month! 11/16/14
Episode 137: Star Fox
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For the second week of Nintendo Month '14, the guys finally dedicate an entire episode to the wonderful music of the Star Fox series. Truly one of Nintendo's landmark musical accomplishments, this series embodies everything great about Nintendo. Karl & Will start with the original SNES game, and move forward in time, to cover all the games in the series. Enjoy! 11/09/14
Episode 136: Game Boy Advance
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For the first week of Nintendo Month '14, Karl & Will explore the wonderful music of the Game Boy Advance! One of the most nostalgic focuses in the show's history, the guys discuss what makes this music that is so near and dear to their hearts, stand up even today. As you would expect, a hefty number of the tracks are from Nintendo published games, but enjoy some non-Nintendo gems as well. Happy Nintendo Month! 11/02/14
Episode 135: Castlevania 8-bit Spooktacular Part 2
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This week, the guys conclude their two-week focus on 8-bit Castlevania music, just in time for Halloween! Karl, Will & Tim dive into the super cool and lesser-heard VRC6 Famicom version of Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse! The guys also play a few tracks from Belmont's Revenge. Enjoy, and have a spooky and safe Halloween! 10/26/14
Bonus Episode: Another Day in Dream Land
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It's time for another BONUS Thursday Episode! This time around, Karl shares his recent Kirby tribute album: "Another Day in Dream Land" in it's entirety! This album aims to capture the unabashedly cute and fun spirit of Kirby music (particularly Kirby's Dream Land 3 and Kirby Super Star). To add to the fun, this album was made entirely with SNES samples! Above all, this album's aim is to put a smile on your face. Enjoy! 10/23/14
Episode 134: Castlevania 8-bit Spooktacular Part 1
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This week on the podcast: It's Part 1 of our 2 week-long Halloween themed spotlight on 8-bit Castlevania music! For these spooky episodes, Senior Associate Editor at Game Informer, and good friend of the show Tim Turi joins the guys to discuss why this music is among the best and most influential in all of video games. For Part 1, the guys explore the soundtracks to the first two NES titles in the series, as well as the first Game Boy entry. Happy Halloween! 10/19/14
Episode 133: Show & Tell 13
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It's time for another Show & Tell episode! For the thirteenth time, the guys bring in tracks from all different generations to share with each other. Will shares some music from Destiny, and a great recent Sonic soundtrack, and Karl surprises Will with some outstanding music from one of Will's favorite composers, but from an obscure FDS soundtrack. And much more! 10/12/14
Episode 132: Motoi Sakuraba
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It's finally time for a composer spotlight on the legendary and prolific Motoi Sakuraba! The guys go chronologically through his discography, from his early days on the Genesis at Wolf Team, to his recent critically acclaimed work for series such as Dark Souls. Enjoy this in-depth exploration of one of game music's biggest talents. 10/05/14
Episode 131: Collaborations
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This week, the guys take a look at some of the most successful collaborations in all of video game music! The idea of collaboration is obviously something that is very near and dear to Karl & Will's heart, so this episode is a special one. The guys discuss not just the tracks themselves, but the larger context of the game, and how the composers worked together to achieve something great. Also, another installment of Marty's Corner! 09/28/14
Bonus Episode: Child of the Chozo
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The time has come for another Bonus Episode! This time we listen to Will's new Metroid Tribute album Child of the Chozo in its entirety. This album can be thought of as 3 separate soundtracks to lost Metroid games throughout the years because it has 8-bit, 16-bit, and modern sounding pieces. Sit back and Enjoy! 09/24/14
Episode 130: Modern Chiptunes
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This week, the guys explore the vast world of Modern Chiptunes! This is music by artists and bands which, while not featured in video games, use a video game sound chip. This is an extremely popular and active sub-genre of video game music, which people dedicate entire podcast shows to. The guys discuss what makes this music different from retro game music. Enjoy! 09/21/14
Episode 129: Marcato Radio 4
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It's time for the fourth installment of Marcato Radio! As Karl & Will take the week off, enjoy a fine hand-picked collection of non-stop video game music from all generations! See how many tracks you can recognize! 09/15/14
Episode 128: Chrono Cross/Xenogears
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This week on the podcast: Chrono Cross/Xenogears! it's a dual spotlight on two PS1 JRPGs composed by the wonderful Yasunori Mitsuda. The guys are joined this week by Sean Schönherr, an active listener of the show, and more importantly an expert on Chrono Cross. Sean brings some welcome insight and context to the music's use in the game. Enjoy this exploration of these two stellar Mistuda scores! 09/07/14
Episode 127: Shovel Knight
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Time to face the inevitable: It's the spotlight episode on Shovel Knight! The guys dive deep into the best soundtrack so far of 2014, and honestly one of the most exciting in recent memory. Karl & Will discuss what makes Jake Kaufman's VRC6 chiptune score so darn remarkable, and truly his greatest work yet. Enjoy the spotlight on this modern classic! 08/31/14
Episode 126: Humor in Video Games
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In the exciting Season 6 Premiere, Karl and Will explore Humor in Games! More specifically, they discuss the many different ways in which composers can score funny games, to further elevate moments of comedy. Enjoy this diverse and in-depth look at not only the music to humorous games, but its relationship to the games themselves. Also, Marty stops by for another Marty's Corner! Warning: This episode may cause laughter in your cubicle). 08/24/14
Episode 125: Peter McConnell
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Featuring an Exclusive Interview!
In this very exciting Finale to Season 5, the guys have their first ever repeat guest! It's time for a spotlight on legendary and prolific video game music composer Peter McConnell! Peter returns to the show to talk about his career, focusing this time on his solo work (post-Lucasarts). And specifically, his score to the recent Double Fine game "Broken Age." Enjoy this insightful look into Peter's incredibly unique and recognizable style. 08/17/14
Episode 124: Credits 3
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For the third time on the podcast, Karl & Will explore outstanding Credits music from video games! This time around, the guys look at only 8 and 16-bit Credits music. Enjoy this stellar playlist of retro VGM, some classics and some lesser-known gems! 08/10/14
Episode 123: Original Showcase 5
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It's that time of the season! For the fifth time on the podcast, the guys present a playlist of original music composed by all three of the Marcato Bros. (Karl, Will & Marty). This time around, Marty joins the guys to discuss the music-making process, as well as perform a song from FireFlower live on the podcast! A first! Also, this episode is extra exciting, as Will shares a couple tracks from his forthcoming Metroid Album, and Karl unveils music from his forthcoming Kirby Album! Enjoy some original hand-crafted Marcato VGM! 08/03/14
Episode 122: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
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In this very special episode, Karl & Will take an in-depth look at the groundbreaking SNES soundtrack to "The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past!" The guys discuss what techniques Koji Kondo utilized to make this such an important step for the Zelda series, and for video game music as a whole. 07/27/14
Episode 121: Show & Tell 12
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It's that time again...Show & Tell! For the twelve time on the podcast, Karl & Will bring in 11 tracks each to share with the other, and the world! Karl shares music from one of the best new retro soundtracks in a long time, and Will shares music he's been searching years for, from a nostalgic game from his childhood. Plus much, much more stellar VGM! 07/20/14
Episode 120: Adventure!
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This week, Karl & Will share music from Adventure Games! This is primarily a focus on classic PC point-and-click adventure games from the likes of Lucasarts and Sierra, but the guys also share music from other kinds of adventure games too. This playlist turned out to be one of the more diverse in quite awhile on the podcast. Enjoy! 07/13/14
Episode 119: Mega Man 2
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In this episode, the guys spotlight on the legendary soundtrack to Mega Man 2! Truly one of the greatest video game scores ever created, Karl & Will go in-depth to explore what makes Takashi Tateishi's music so darn captivating, and why it left such an impact on the series, and video game music in general. Also, Marty dissects the Password theme in another Marty's Corner! So sit back and enjoy every single track from this NES classic! 07/06/14
Episode 118: Darren Korb
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Featuring an Exclusive Interview!
In this very exciting episode, the guys explore the music of Darren Korb, through his wonderful scores to Supergiant's Bastion and Transistor. The guys also sit down and talk with Darren about his very unique and refreshing approach to making music for games. Enjoy this in-depth look at two of the most critically-acclaimed and well-loved soundtracks in recent years, and a glimpse into the creative mind behind them. 06/29/14
Episode 117: First Person Shooters
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This week, Karl and Will explore the music of First Person Shooters! From Quake 2 to Modern Warfare 2, enjoy a diverse selection of well-loved tracks (as well as a few lesser-known ones) from one of the most popular genres of video game music. RELOAD! 06/22/14
Episode 116: The Demo Scene
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This week, the guys explore the overwhelmingly dense world of the Demoscene! This is all music made for demos on the Commodore 64, Amiga and Atari ST. Primarily the work of young amateur musicians, this scene became popular in the early 90s, and is still active to this day! Enjoy this in-depth look at a unique subculture of video game music. 06/15/14
Episode 115: 'Favorites' with Tim Turi
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This episode is the inaugural episode of "Favorites with Friends", a new series on the podcast! In these episodes, a friend of the show comes on and shares a playlist of their personal favorite video game music! In the first installment, we have Tim Turi- a senior associate editor at Game Informer, and an avid fan of VGM. Enjoy this more conversational, personal look at game music! 06/08/14
Episode 114: Final Fantasy Vol. II
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For the second time on the podcast, the guys enter the enormous musical world of Final Fantasy! Enjoy another focus on the music of the one and only Nobuo Uematsu. As well as a few other composers later in the series. Featuring tracks from 1987 all the way to 2013. Enjoy! 06/01/14
Episode 113: Master System & Game Gear
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On this long overdue episode, the guys finally take an in-depth look at classic 8-bit Sega music. It's the Master System & Game Gear! Enjoy a solid playlist of some of the very best SMS & GG tracks ever composed. The guys even share some tracks featuring the expanded FM chip available on Japanese versions of the Master System. Enjoy! 05/26/14
Episode 112: Show & Tell 11
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For the eleventh time on the podcast, Karl & Will bring in 11 tracks each that the other hasn't heard. It's Show & Tell time! This time around, Will's tracks are mostly modern stuff, while Karl's are mostly old-school stuff. Also, Marty stops by for another installment of "Marty's Corner!" Enjoy some killer tunes! 05/18/14
Bonus Episode: Sonicesque Vol. IV
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Enjoy this 2nd Bonus episode! Karl shares his recent Sonicesque, Vol. IV in it's entirety! 05/14/14
Episode 111: Girl Power
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This week, the guys shine a light on the music of female video game composers! The 8 and 16-bit generation was arguably dominated by female composers, so this episode is an excuse to play some of the most classic game music ever. Enjoy this super solid playlist of tracks composed by these super talented ladies. 05/11/14
Episode 110: Rayman Origins & Legends
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This week, the guys take an in-depth look at the two wonderul recent Ubisoft soundtracks to Rayman Origins and Rayman Legends! The guys talk about what makes Christophe Heral and Billy Martin's work on these two scores so unique and exciting. Enjoy a look at some of the most imaginative game music in years! 05/04/14
Episode 109: Listener Show & Tell Vol. 2
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Another year has passed, so it's time for another Listener Show & Tell episode!! These episodes are a way of saying thank you to you, the listener! Karl & Will play a super stellar selection of some of the numerous tracks the fans of the show have suggested this past year. Enjoy this diverse mix of high-qulaity VGM! 04/27/14
Episode 108: Falcom Sound Team JDK
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This week, the guys focus on the incredibly influential and signature sound of Falcom Sound Team JDK! By far one of the most consistent sound teams that established a tradition, and kept following it year after year. Enjoy a large focus on the PC-88, a Japanese computer system where Falcom made a name for themselves with series such as Ys and Dragon Slayer! 04/20/14
Episode 107: Super Mario 3D World
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In this very exciting episode, Karl & Will showcase on one of the best soundtracks of 2013: Super Mario 3D World! The guys take an in-depth look at what makes this soundtrack so stellar. Also, this episode is exciting because the guys unveil a brand-new monthly segment on the podcast: Marty's Corner! 04/13/14
Episode 106: Marcato Radio 3
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While the guys take this week off, enjoy a special installment of Marcato Radio. In this episode, two recent albums will be played in their entirety! Mega Buster and Soaring Through the Stars. Enjoy the tunes! 04/06/14
Episode 105: Bad Games with Good Music
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April Fool's! In this episode, the guys play some stellar music from unlikely sources. Enjoy a collection of great video game music from all generations from games that were not great. In some cases, quite terrible! 03/31/14
Episode 104: Fire Emblem Awakening
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In this long-awaited episode, Karl & Will dive deep into one of the most impressive and sophisticated soundtracks in recent memory: Fire Emblem Awakening! The guys explore all the facets that make the score to this 3DS RPG so special. Enjoy 19 tracks of some of the very best modern video game music out there! 03/23/14
Episode 103: Show & Tell 10
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In the tenth installment of "Show & Tell", the guys share possibly their best playlists yet. Both Karl and Will feature a track each from brand-new games composed by David Wise, and also both feature a track with vocals. Enjoy this non-stop assault of stellar VGM from all different generations! 03/16/14
Episode 102: Street Fighter
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In this gut-punching episode, the guys take an in-depth look at Capcom's long running fighting series: Street Fighter! With a special focus on Street Fighter II, and the music of Yoko Shimomura. As well as a diverse selection from numerous other entries in this legendary series. Enjoy! 03/09/14
Episode 101: East and West
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In the Season 5 premiere, Karl and Will take a look at the two main cultures in gaming and game music: The East (Japan) and the West (U.S. and Europe). The guys take a chronological look through the history of game music, using quintessential examples of the two respective cultures. In doing so, they discuss the differences, similarities, as well as challenging stereotypes. Enjoy! 03/02/14
Episode 100: 100th Episode Retrospective!
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It's the 100th Episode of the Super Marcato Bros. VGM Podcast! In this special VIDEO episode retrospective, the guys reflect back on the first 100 episodes of the show, play some of their favorite tracks, and share some fun surprises. Thanks to all of the fans for all the amazing support each and every week! 02/23/14
Episode 99: Orchestral Music
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This week, the guys focus on Orchestral Video Game Music! Specifically, some of the very best orchestral music ever to be featured in video games. Featuring a very epic and diverse playlist, from games released in 1995 all the way to 2013. Enjoy this look at the more sophisticated side of video game music. 02/16/14
Episode 98: Original Showcase 4
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As the fourth season draws to a close, it's time once again to share original video game music composed by the Super Marcato Bros! The guys share a wide variety of tracks from previous albums and upcoming games. And near the end, they unveil a very exciting brand new album, and even share two tracks from it! Enjoy this heaping helping of Marcato Bros VGM! 02/09/14
Episode 97: Shining Force
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In this exciting episode, the guys take an in-depth look at the music of the wonderful Sega RPG series, Shining Force! This episode serves as an unofficial spotlight on the music of Motoaki Takenouchi, one of Karl and Will's favorite Genesis composers. They discuss what makes his music so darn unique for this era. Enjoy this comprehensive focus on the stellar music of this series! 02/02/14
Episode 96: Best of the Nintendo 64
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For the second part of the 5th Generation versus, the guys play nothing but the best music that was created for the N64. Truly, a console in which some of the greatest game soundtracks were made for. They also discuss some of the reasons why the music and melodies of this console were inherently more catchy and memorable than that of the PS1. Featuring an incredibly impressive playlist of tracks, enjoy this in-depth look at N64 music! 01/26/14
Episode 95: Best of the Playstation
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In the first of this two-part series comparing both of the main rival 5th generation consoles, the guys focus on the best music to be found on the Playstation! All the classics you'd expect are present, as well as some lesser-known stuff. Enjoy a great playlist of the best PS1 music anywhere! 01/19/14
Episode 94: Chrono Trigger
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On this very long-awaited episode, Karl & Will shine a spotlight on one of the best SNES soundtracks ever: Chrono Trigger! The guys play and discuss 22 tracks from this massively popular title. Enjoy this in-depth focus on the music of Yasunori Mitsuda! 01/12/14
Episode 93: Greatest Hits 2013
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In this very special episode, the guys take a trip down memory lane to play the best music shared this past year on the podcast! This episode was recorded from MAGFest 12, and features special guest Marty! Note: This episode was recorded on the road, so please excuse any audio artifacts. Enjoy the cream of the cream of the crop! 01/05/14
Episode 92: Dance Music
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Just in time for New Year's Eve, the guys share some of the best Dance Music to be heard in video games! From the NES to the PS3, enjoy a diverse collection of head-bobbing tracks to get down to! Happy New Year from the Super Marcato Bros!! 12/30/13
Episode 91: Show & Tell 9
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It's time for another installment of Show & Tell! For the ninth time, Karl & Will once again each bring in a multitude of various video game tracks from all different generations. And as is the tradition, they battle it out rock paper scissors style, to determine a track of the week! Enjoy another stellar collection of great VGM. 12/22/13
Episode 90: David Wise
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Featuring an Exclusive Interview! In this very exciting and highly anticipated episode, the guys focus on the music and career of legendary video game composer David Wise! Featuring an exclusive, in-depth interview with the man himself! With a long-running career, spanning from NES games such as "Wizards and Warriors", to his work on the "Donkey Kong Country" series on the SNES, all the way to the hotly anticipated "Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze", which comes out for the Wii U on February 21st! Enjoy this "rare" look at one of the most legendary western game composers of all time. 12/15/13
Episode 89: Reeeemix! 2
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The time has come for another installment of 'Reeeemix!' Once again, Karl & Will play nothing but video game remixes! Focusing mainly on amateur artists, from the likes of OC ReMix, Newgrounds and Youtube. Enjoy this killer lineup of remixes that will surely get your blood pumping. 12/08/13
Episode 88: Dragon Quest
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In this very special episode, the guys take an in-depth look at the wonderfully consistent music to one of the most legendary series of RPGs: Dragon Quest! Known as Dragon Warrior in North America, this series featured some of the earliest video game music to be performed in concerts in Japan. This episode serves as a focus of legendary game composer Koichi Sugiyama- truly one of the greats. Enjoy this stellar collection of classical video game music! 12/01/13
Episode 87: Donkey Kong
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For the last week of Nintendo Month 2013, the guys focus on the music of one of Nintendo's biggest and well-loved series: Donkey Kong! This episode features a heavy focus on the Super NES 'Donkey Kong Country' soundtracks, (some of Karl & Will's all time favorites) but also some great music from later games in the series, such as DK 64, DK Jungle Beat, and more! Enjoy this stellar playlist of chest-pounding tunes! 11/24/13
Episode 86: Super Mario 64
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For the third week of Nintendo Month, Karl & Will present a spotlight on the music of one of the most legendary video games of all time: Super Mario 64! Featuring almost every single track from the game, the guys dive deep into what makes this one of their favorites, and one of Koji Kondo's very best entries in this legendary series. This episode is sure to be a stroll down memory lane for almost any fan of video game music. Enjoy! 11/17/13
Episode 85: Kid Icarus Uprising
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For the second week of Nintendo Month '13, Karl and Will spotlight on an amazing recent 3DS soundtrack: Kid Icarus Uprising. For the second time on the podcast, the guys share a full episode's worth of tracks from one game only. They discuss how the composers carried the torch of Hiro "Hip" Tanaka's original NES music. Enjoy this in-depth look at one of the most impressive Nintendo soundtracks in a long while. 11/10/13
Episode 84: Fire Emblem
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The time has come-- it's the second annual Nintendo Month! For the first week, the guys take a look at one of Nintendo's biggest series of RPGs: Fire Emblem. Enjoy some of the very best music from almost every title in this unique and legendary series. Happy Nintendo Month everyone! 11/13/13
Episode 83: Final Boss Music
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Just in time for Halloween, the guys share some of the best Final Boss themes in video games! From the NES to the PS3, enjoy a diverse collection of tracks that really showcase the epic, climactic and sometimes frightening elements that make Final Boss themes so unique. Happy Halloween from the Super Marcato Bros! 10/27/13
Episode 82: Show & Tell 8
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It's time for another Show & Tell episode! In this eighth installment, Karl & Will share a cornucopia of stellar video game music from all different generations, that the other has not yet heard. Enjoy! 10/20/13
Episode 81: Clouds & Sky
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In this episode, Karl & Will explore some of very best sky-themed music in video games. Sit back, close your eyes, and enjoy a diverse collection of outstanding tracks. The guys also discuss some of the unique and signature compositional techniques composers use to evoke the feeling of the sky. Enjoy! 10/13/13
Episode 80: Sunsoft
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This week, the guys focus on the best music from Sunsoft games! All the classics you would expect, as well as some little-known obscure gems. This episode is also an unofficial spotlight on Naoki Kodaka. Enjoy some of the best and most signature video game music ever made! 10/06/13
Episode 79: Marcato Radio 2
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The time has come for another installment of Marcato Radio! Featuring a non-stop collection of outstanding tracks from all different generations. Enjoy the tunes! 09/29/13
Episode 78: RPGs
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This week, the guys focus on RPGs! Truly the deepest subgenre of video game music. A wide variety of tracks from some of the best series out there- from the NES to the PS2. The guys also discuss what makes RPG music different from other genres. Enjoy a staggering collection of some outstanding video game music! 09/22/13
Episode 77: Konami
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In this exciting episode, the guys share some of the best music from Konami games! Truly one of the most legendary and consistent companies in all of video games. The guys also discuss the significance of a sound team on a project. Sit back and enjoy some classics, as well as some more obscure treasures. 09/15/13
Episode 76: The Human Touch
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On the Season 4 Premiere, Karl & Will explore the significance of the human element in video game music. Starting back from the days of the NES, through the dawn of CD quality audio, all the way to the modern day. The guys also share a concept called "The Uncanny Valley" and talk about how it relates to video game music. Enjoy a very insightful discussion on the ways in which game composers have captured human expression throughout the years! 09/08/13
Episode 75: Tommy Tallarico
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Featuring an Exclusive Interview!In an exciting and fitting conclusion to Season 3, Karl & Will explore the career of one of the biggest names in the video game industry: Tommy Tallarico. He has worked on over 300 video games, as well as creating and hosting "Video Games Live," the biggest touring symphonic video game concert series in the world. The guys share a brief selection of his work, and then sit down and have an insightful and entertaining talk with Tommy about his legendary career, as well as video game music as a whole. This is an episode you will not want to miss! 09/02/13
Episode 74: Credits 2
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In this exciting episode, for the second time, the guys play nothing but outstanding Credits music from all generations of video games. They discuss what separates credits music from all other pieces in a game's soundtrack. This is really one of the strongest sub-genres of video game music. Featuring special guest Marty Brueggemann! 08/26/13
Episode 73: Original Showcase 3
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As the third season nears the end, the guys present another installment of "Original Showcase!" These are episodes which feature only original video game music composed by Karl and Will themselves. The guys share their music from an upcoming space shooter, and a track from their first released game, "RGB+jump" as well as an abundant selection of tracks from their various albums. Enjoy! 08/19/13
Episode 72: Naoshi Mizuta
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In this episode, the guys spotlight on one of their favorite video game composers: Naoshi Mizuta! Starting his career at Capcom, and then moving over to Square Enix, Mizuta has composed an impressive number of high-quality soundtracks. They discuss the elements that make him such a unique composer. This episode also serves as a Final Fantasy volume 2! 08/11/13
Episode 71: The Follin Brothers
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In this very exciting episode, Karl & Will spotlight on one of the coolest chapters in game music history: The music of the Follin Brothers! Featuring an extensive playlist, ranging from the Commodore 64, all of the classic Tim & Geoff soundtracks, and ending with the final game Tim worked on as a game composer. The guys discuss what made the Follins and their music so unique. This is some of the most inventive and exciting music the podcast has ever seen! 08/04/13
Episode 70: Ganbare Goemon
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This week, the guys focus on a series that has some of the most consistently fun and unique music out there: Ganbare Goemon! Featuring a solid playlist from the Famicom to the DS, this episode is sure to put you in a good mood. Karl & Will also discuss the Japanese folklore the series is "loosely" based on. Enjoy! 07/29/13
Episode 69: Arcade Games 2
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In this second installment, the guys play nothing but Arcade music! We're talking the music directly from the arcade cabinets themselves. No SNES, no Genesis, strictly original arcade music. Going deeper than the first installment, there's some truly stellar music here, some of which you may not have heard. And if you haven't, be sure to check out the first installment! 07/21/13
Episode 68: Show & Tell 7
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In the seventh installment of Show & Tell, the guys bring in some of their favorite video game music from all generations. Karl & Will have a fierce rock, paper, scissors battle to decide the true track of the week. Enjoy! 07/14/13
Episode 67: Sand & Desert
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This week, the guys play some of the best Sand & Desert themes to be heard in video games. From the MSX to the PS3, enjoy a diverse collection of music from this very specific facet of game music. Karl & Will also discuss the techniques used to evoke the feeling of a desert, and compare it to that of Fire & Lava. Enjoy! 07/07/13
Episode 66: Fire & Lava
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In this scorching episode, the guys play nothing but Fire & Lava themes. They talk about the techniques composers can use to evoke the feeling of heat, but more importantly fear. The playlist consists of tracks from all generations. Enjoy, but proceed with caution! 06/30/13
Episode 65: Listener Show & Tell
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In this very special episode, as a thank you to all of the listeners of the podcast, this playlist consists entirely of listener-submitted tracks! These picks were taken from the blog, facebook, twitter and emails. Thanks again everyone for all your support! 06/23/13
Episode 64: 16-Bit Showdown - Round 2: Sega Genesis
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In Round 2 of the exciting 16-Bit Showdown, Karl & Will focus on the music of the Sega Genesis. Featuring an incredible playlist that shows the best of what the Genesis was capable of. The guys discuss the soundchip and technical specs of the machine, and how composers utilized them. And at the end, they share who won the showdown! 06/16/13
Episode 63: 16-Bit Showdown - Round 1: SNES
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In this very exciting episode, for Round One of the 16-Bit Showdown, the guys play the absolute best of the SNES. They also discuss the system's soundchip and give a rare glimpse into the sound of the individual sample channels. Let the battle begin! 06/09/13
Episode 62: Marcato Radio
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Karl & Will had to take this week off, but still wanted to give you your weekly video game music fix. So please enjoy this non-stop collection of high quality video game tracks! The guys will be back next week! 06/02/13
Episode 61: Unused Music
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In this episode, the guys share strictly unused video game music. This is music that was composed for video games, but not included in the final release. The guys also play tracks from a game that was cancelled. Enjoy some fantastic hidden gems! 05/26/13
Episode 60: Short & Sweet
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In this very special episode, Karl & Will play some of the shortest but most classic video game tracks of all time. Every one of the 38 tracks in this playlist is a song or loop that is under 20 seconds in length. One of the most unique things about game music, is how much is conveyed in such a short period of time. Enjoy this unique look at what makes game music stand apart from other art forms. 05/19/13
Episode 59: Show & Tell 6
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In the sixth installment of Show & Tell, the guys play tracks ranging from incredibly obscure to incredibly classic. Also, this turned out to be Karl's most "feel-good" Show & Tell yet! Enjoy! 05/12/13
Episode 58: Jazz Music
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In this episode, Karl & Will explore some of the best authentic jazz music in video games, from all different generations. The guys discuss some of the fundamentals of jazz itself, and why it's effective music for video games. 05/05/13
Episode 57: Multiplayer Music
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In this episode, the guys play nothing but Multiplayer Music! We're talking Battle Mode Themes, Vs. Mode Themes-- anything that is played during competitive or co-operative gameplay. Karl & Will explain how the competitive nature of the game can in many ways inform the composition. Enjoy an impressively engaging assortment of great multiplayer music! 04/28/13
Episode 56: Capcom
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In this exciting episode, Karl & Will explore the rich musical tradition of one of gaming's most legendary and prolific companies: Capcom! Enjoy a varied smattering of outstanding video game music, spanning multiple generations. 04/21/13
Episode 55: Ocarina of Time
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The guys focus on one of the most beloved soundtracks of all time: Ocarina of Time! Enjoy this in-depth exploration of one of the crown jewels of video game music. 04/07/13
Episode 54: Bad Music (April Fools!)
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In this episode, Karl & Will play nothing but terrible video game music. An interesting and surprisingly entertaining lesson on what not to do. 03/31/13
Episode 53: Racing Games 2
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This week, the guys once again explore the world of Racing Games! For this second volume, Karl & Will share a few classics, but also showcase some fairly obscure titles. Enjoy some "deep cuts" of Racing Game music. This playlist would be perfectly suited for a work out! 03/24/13
Episode 52: Sports Games
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The guys find some hidden gems, as they explore the music of Sports Games. As it turns out, SNES is king in this episode. Also, Karl shares what happens to be his most nostalgic video game track of all time. Enjoy some fantastic, but lesser appreciated video game music. 03/17/13
Episode 51: Evolution of the NES
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In an exciting start to Season 3, the guys explore the technical and compositional evolution of NES music. Featuring a diverse playlist of tracks, starting chronologically from the earliest launch games to some of the final titles released on the legendary system. This episode gives a unique look into how much musical ground was covered throughout the NES's lifespan. 03/10/13
Episode 50: Lucasarts Adventure Games
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Featuring an Interview with Peter McConnellIn an exciting and fitting conclusion to Season 2, Karl & Will explore the music of the classic Lucasarts Adventure Games composed by Michael Land, Peter McConnell and Clint Bajakian. The guys get the opportunity to sit down and talk with Peter McConnell about iMuse, and the stories behind those classic soundtracks. Enjoy this in-depth exploration of one of the most unique and important eras of game music history. 03/03/13
Episode 49: Inspirations & Influences
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In this very special episode, the guys, joined by Marty, take a trip through time throughout music history, to explore the inspirations and influences of video game music. From as far back as the medieval period in the 1200s, all the way to rock bands of the 1980s. Enjoy this diverse look at where the musical styles of video games came from! 02/25/13
Episode 48: Original Showcase Vol. II
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In this very special episode, the guys share all original video game music. These are tracks composed by Karl, Will and even one by Marty. These tracks span multiple genres, generations, and styles. Some are even modeled after classic soundtracks in game history. Near the end, the guys share a few tracks from their upcoming project entitled, "Of Cosmic Proportions", an album inspired by the music of the Super Mario Galaxy games. Enjoy! 02/17/13
Episode 47: Romantic Music
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Just in time for Valentine's Day, Karl & Will explore romantic and love themes in the world of video games. The guys discuss what makes a piece of music romantic, and the different ways in which composers can evoke the feeling of romance. As usual, this episode features a diverse mix of great music from all different generations. 02/10/13
Episode 46: Kirby
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This week, the guys "suck up" the energetic music of the Kirby series! One of Nintendo's most unique and consistent franchises, especially musically. From Kirby's Dream Land on the Game Boy, all the way to Kirby's Return to Drealand on the Wii, enjoy this diverse selection of outstanding Kirby music! 02/03/13
Episode 45: Show & Tell 5
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In the fifth installment of Show & Tell, the guys once again play a nice eclectic mix of high-quality video game music from all different generations. Enjoy! 01/27/13
Episode 44: Pokémon
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In this long-awaited episode, the guys explore the music of the Pokémon series. Featuring a diverse playlist of tracks, spanning multiple generations. The guys are joined by Pokemon expert Steven Reich. Steven runs Poké Press and P.I.R.N., a Pokémon blog and internet radio station. 01/20/13
Episode 43: Yoko Shimomura
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This week, the guys take an in-depth look at the music of Yoko Shimomura, one of the most legendary composers to have ever graced the world of video games. Featuring a diverse playlist of tracks, spanning over 22 years of Yoko! 01/13/13
Episode 42: Greatest Hits
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The guys look back on the first year of the podcast, and play only the very best tracks featured on the show in its first year. The guys also share a short clip show of some of the show's memorable moments, as well as a musical montage! 01/06/13
Episode 41: Celebration!
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To celebrate the New Year, the guys play a collection of Celebratory tracks. Whether it's victory music. dance music, or end credits, these songs will be sure to put you in a good mood. Happy New Year from the Super Marcato Bros!! 12/30/12
Episode 40: Ice & Snow
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Brrrrr! The guys bundle up and play some winter music. Featuring some of the best Ice and Snow themes of all time. A perfect way to celebrate the Holiday season. Fun fact: when Karl and Will were first conceptualizing the podcast, this was the first idea they had for a topic! Enjoy, and Happy Holidays! 12/23/12
Episode 39: Reeeemix!
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In this long-awaited episode, the guys play nothing but video game remixes! Unlike other episodes, the majority of these tracks are not in an actual game, but rather by amateur artists. Featuring popular remixes from the likes of ParagonX9, Retro Remix Revue, zircon, and even one by our very own Karl Brueggemann. Turn your headphones up, and get ready to dance. 12/16/12
Episode 38: Handhelds
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The guys explore a topic that is somewhat overlooked in the world of video game music: Handhelds! Featuring music from all of the most well-known handheld systems, as well as some lesser known ones, this episode is a fun look at the evolution of technical and compositional styles in this sub-genre of game music. 12/09/12
Episode 37: Pirate Music
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Arrr! In this swashbuckling episode of the Super Marcato Bros, the guys explore Pirate music. Enjoy a very diverse selection of tracks, many from games not yet featured on the show. The guys also discuss the compositional and cultural staples used to evoke that 'Pirate' feel. 12/02/12
Episode 36: Koji Kondo
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For a fitting conclusion to Nintendo month, the guys, joined by Marty, explore the music of the godfather of game music: Koji Kondo. Featuring tracks spanning his entire career, this is a showcase of Kondo's gift for timeless melodies, as well as his incredible diversity. 11/25/12
Episode 35: Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2
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Just in time for the launch of the Wii U, the guys explore the music of the Super Mario Galaxy series! Featuring some of the best fully orchestrated tracks that a Nintendo series has ever known. This episode is quite unique, in that we only play tracks from two games. This gives an in-depth look at the style of orchestration and composition, as well as musical techniques utilized throughout the series. 11/18/12
Episode 34: The Legend of Zelda
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In this very special and long-awaited episode, Karl & Will explore the music of, arguably the most important series in all of video games: The Legend of Zelda. Featuring special guest Jeron Moore- the creative mind behind The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses, Zelda 25th Anniversary, and Twilight Symphony. Featuring music from almost every single game in the series, this is without a doubt, one of the most important episodes of the show that you will not want to miss! 11/11/12
Episode 33: Metroid
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For the first episode of Nintendo Month, the guys explore the music of one of gaming's most unique and well-loved series: Metroid. Featuring music from almost every main title in the series, from the NES to the Wii. Enjoy this exciting kick off to Nintendo Month! 11/04/12
Episode 32: Spooky Music
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In the second Halloween-themed episode, the guys play a wide variety of spooky tracks from all kinds of games. Enjoy, and have a Happy Halloween! Bwa-ha-ha! 10/28/12
Episode 31: Horror Games
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In the first of two Halloween themed episodes, Karl & Will explore the music of Horror Games, from Ghosts 'n' Goblins to Dead Space 2. It's surely the darkest episode yet... 10/21/12
Episode 30: Show & Tell Vol. IV
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In the fourth installment of "Show & Tell", Karl and Will share a cornucopia of great video game music from all different generations! 10/14/12
Episode 29: Computer Music
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In this unique episode, Karl & Will share and discuss game music from early computer systems, such as the Commodore 64, Amiga, PC-8801 and more. 10/07/12
Episode 28: Sonic the Hedgehog Vol. II
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The guys once again play and discuss Sonic music. This time, not just the Genesis titles, but games from all different generations, spanning 20 years! 09/30/12
Episode 27: Final Fantasy
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Karl and Will explore the music of one of the most successful and well-loved franchises in video game history: Final Fantasy! 09/24/12
Episode 26: The History of Video Game Music
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In this episode, Karl and Will take you on a musical journey through time, as they explore consoles from the Atari 2600 all the way up to the Xbox 360. 09/17/12
Episode 25: Grant Kirkhope (Spotlight + INTERVIEW)
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--SEASON 1 FINALE!--
A podcast which shares, discusses and analyzes the best in video game music from all different generations. 08/06/12
A podcast which shares, discusses and analyzes the best in video game music from all different generations. 08/06/12
Episode 24: Sound Effects
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A podcast which shares, discusses and analyzes the best in video game music from all different generations. 07/30/12
Episode 23: Original Showcase
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A podcast which shares, discusses and analyzes the best in video game music from all different generations. 07/23/12
Episode 22: Show and Tell Vol. III
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A podcast which shares, discusses and analyzes the best in video game music from all different generations. 07/16/12
Episode 21: Intro & Title Screen Music
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A podcast which shares, discusses and analyzes the best in video game music from all different generations. 07/09/12
Episode 20: Yuzo Koshiro
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A podcast which shares, discusses and analyzes the best in video game music from all different generations. 07/02/12
Episode 19: Credits
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A podcast which shares, discusses and analyzes the best in video game music from all different generations. 06/25/12
Episode 18: Imports
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A podcast which shares, discusses and analyzes the best in video game music from all different generations. 06/18/12
Episode 17: Summer Music
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A podcast which shares, discusses and analyzes the best in video game music from all different generations. 06/11/12
Episode 16: Forest Music
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A podcast which shares, discusses and analyzes the best in video game music from all different generations. 06/04/12
Episode 15: Sonic the Hedgehog Vol. I
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A podcast which shares, discusses and analyzes the best in video game music from all different generations. 05/28/12
Episode 14: TurboGrafx-16 / PC-Engine
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A podcast which shares, discusses and analyzes the best in video game music from all different generations. 05/21/12
Episode 13: Racing Games
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A podcast which shares, discusses and analyzes the best in video game music from all different generations. 05/07/12
Episode 12: Ys Part 2
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A podcast which shares, discusses and analyzes the best in video game music from all different generations. 04/30/12
Episode 11: Show and Tell Vol. II
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A podcast which shares, discusses and analyzes the best in video game music from all different generations. 04/23/12
Episode 10: Breakdown and Analysis Vol. I
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A podcast which shares, discusses and analyzes the best in video game music from all different generations.
Big thanks to our special guest, Marty Brueggemann!! 04/15/12
Big thanks to our special guest, Marty Brueggemann!! 04/15/12
Episode 9: Ys Part 1
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A podcast which shares, discusses and analyzes the best in video game music from all different generations. 04/09/12
Episode 8: Boss Themes
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A podcast which shares, discusses and analyzes the best in video game music from all different generations. 04/02/12
Episode 7: Castlevania
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A podcast which shares, discusses and analyzes the best in video game music from all different generations. 03/26/12
Episode 6: Bonus Stages
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A podcast which shares, discusses and analyzes the best in video game music from all different generations. 03/19/12
Episode 5: Arcade Games
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A podcast which shares, discusses and analyzes the best in video game music from all different generations. 03/12/12
Episode 4: Mega Man
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03/05/12 A podcast which shares, discusses and analyzes the best in video game music from all different generations.
Episode 3: Show and Tell Vol. I
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02/26/12 A podcast which shares, discusses and analyzes the best in video game music from all different generations.
Episode 2: Favorite Composers
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02/20/12 A podcast which shares, discusses and analyzes the best in video game music from all different generations.
Episode 1: Top 10 Video Game Soundtracks
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02/10/12 A podcast which shares, discusses and analyzes the best in video game music from all different generations.
