The Legacy Music Hour Video Game Music Podcast

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LMH Mixtape #210: Beyond 16-Bit 4 Apr 24, 2024

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It's time once again to explore outside the world of third and fourth generation video game music to a land beyond 16-bit. You might think that some of these tracks were actually from the third or fourth generation, with how well some modern composers have been able to re-create that style. A prime example of that would be the fantastic Shovel Knight soundtrack by Jake Kaufman.

LMH Mixtape #209: Creed II Apr 17, 2024

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We've got another free play full of bangers for your listening pleasure. Looking to relax? "Chillin'" from Side Pocket is a perfectly apt name for that track, with its tropical flavor and laid back tone. Don't get too comfortable though, because you may be called upon to save the world with some pumped up tracks like "Outside The Base" from The Cyber Shinobi and "Hotel Dada"

LMH Mixtape #208: Ending Music 3 Apr 10, 2024

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The boizz celebrated the start of a new year with a focus on ending music. This is the third focus of its kind, and as you'll hear, there's no shortage of supply for great ending tracks, tracks that really shape the mood and tone of the conclusion of a game and this case, a whole range of expressions. There's a great bluesy track from Darkwing Duck, a cool jazzy number from Viewpoint,

Episode 271: Shooters Apr 03, 2024

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Not to be confused with "Flying and Shooting," the topic of this episode is Shooters. So not just shoot-them-up games, but any game with some sort of shooting. Shooting of a gun, shooting of a camera, shooting of balls in a panchinko machine, whatever. Brent gets a little delirious on this one, by the way. Full track listing below.Download and listen NOWGame - Composer -

LMH Mixtape #207: Homework Mar 27, 2024

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Don't let the episode title worry you, this homework doesn't suck. Your only assignment this week is to listen to the mixtape and enjoy the fine selection of tracks from this free play! "Building The House" from Richard Scarry's Busytown is a fun minimalist piece with snappy percussion. "Injured" from Tecmo Super Bowl II: Special Edition makes great use of the Genesis' strengths

LMH Mixtape #206: Halloween (Live) Mar 21, 2024

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For Episode 206, the boizz recorded at the Bit Bar in Salem, Massachusetts, presenting in front a live audience of LMH users. A very on-theme track for this Halloween episode is "Werewolf Form" from the game Werewolf: The Last Warrior. Can you spot the really cool feature in that track that Brent describes as "elevators"?Stage Theme 4 from Super Glove Ball is a classic David Wise

LMH Mixtape #205: Best Of Year In Review 7 Mar 13, 2024

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Once again, it's time for the Best Of Year In Review where Brent and Rob share their top ten tracks that they discovered during the year. How do you think their picks compare to what you would have chosen? Well, considering "Best Of" mixtapes are filled with nothing but "tenners,” you know it's going to be good.Download and listen NOWMANATREE'S AWARDS & COMMENDATIONSNo spoilers!

Episode 270: Court Mar 06, 2024

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Rob's got a bone to pick with a big entity and he gets into it all on Episode 270. And there's some tenners on the show, so brace yourself for that. Full track listing below.Download and listen NOWGame - Composer - Track - Company - Console - Year (North American release unless otherwise indicated)LandStalker - Motoaki Takenouchi - Heh Heh, Think I'll Disrupt This Good Cheer - Climax

LMH Mixtape #204: David Wise Feb 28, 2024

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In a RARE moment, The Legacy Music Hour had back to back composer focus episodes, which also happened to feature exclusive interviews with said composers. This episode focuses on famed video game composer David Wise! David is famous for many game soundtracks, including the Donkey Kong Country series, Battletoads, and much more. His own distinct style stands out amongst his

LMH Mixtape #203: Tim Follin Feb 21, 2024

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Iconic video game composer Tim Follin has a distinct style that fans can recognize instantly. As a western composer, Tim brought his prog rock influences to create some incredibly beloved soundtracks, including Solstice and Pictionary, just to name a couple. One distinct trait you'll notice is the use of arpeggios, which can be heard on many of his tracks, including High Score from

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