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Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 66 - Koneko no EpisōdoAll my cats have been named after video game characters, so this very personal episode is about those cats, their various namesake characters, and some music from the relevant games.
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.
BokiBokiPixelArt for the show logo. You can find him on Twitter @BokiPixelart.
If you want to reach me, I’m most active on Bluesky as @shujinacademy.bsky.social. You c...
2025-11-061h 09
barSILENCE: A Video Game Music PodcastTempest 2000[Episode 42] This month, barSILENCE is blasting through the colorific tube-sliding action of Tempest 2000 on the Atari Jaguar!
Jeff Minter’s legendary reimagining of the 1981 classic is a hypnotic, fast-paced game built for the new millennium with vibrant colors, particle effects, and creative level designs. Add a rave-ready soundtrack packed with high-energy techno and sci-fi voice samples, and you’ve got yourself an awesome cyberpunky Y2K experience.
It’s easy to see why this is one of the Jaguar’s best games AND one of its best soundtracks!
Time to fire up the superzap...
2025-09-2359 min
Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 65 - Revenge on the Green!We’re headed back to the fairway for more golf game greatness! Listen to this one and hear from professional golf legends like Jack Nicklaus, Fred Couples, and Chi-Chi Rodríguez! Or at least some video games that they got paid to endorse.
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.
BokiBokiPixelArt for the show logo. You can find him on Twitter @BokiPixelart.
If you want to re...
2025-09-111h 07Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 65 - Revenge on the Green!We’re headed back to the fairway for more golf game greatness! Listen to this one and hear from professional golf legends like Jack Nicklaus, Fred Couples, and Chi-Chi Rodríguez! Or at least some video games that they got paid to endorse.
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.
BokiBokiPixelArt for the show logo. You can find him on Twitter @BokiPixelart.
If you want to re...
2025-09-111h 07
barSILENCE: A Video Game Music PodcastDefender 2000[Episode 41] This month, barSILENCE is blasting off into the outer space battlefields of Defender 2000 on the Atari Jaguar.
Released in 1996, Jeff Minter’s Defender 2000 put a darker, futuristic spin on the arcade classic. It also featured an awesome, breakbeat and techno-infused soundtrack by Alastair Lindsay that was perfectly crafted for the new millennium.
Grab your ship and get ready to save some humanoids to this DJ-style mix of the techno tunes of Defender 2000!
Tracklisting:
00:00:00 - Intro and the History of Defender 2000
00:06:41 - Title Screen (Defender 2000) [Alastair Lindsay]
00:11:45...
2025-09-0256 min
Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 64 - VGM Hall of Fame 2025It’s the inaugural induction into the VGM Hall of Fame! Listen to hear the classic soundtracks that are getting honored!
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.
The originators of the Masters of VGM project:
Bedroth of the BGMania and Very Good Music podcasts.
You can find BGMania at https://bgmania.podbean.com/, and although Very Good Music is on permanent hiatus, you should be abl...
2025-08-211h 13Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 64 - VGM Hall of Fame 2025It’s the inaugural induction into the VGM Hall of Fame! Listen to hear the classic soundtracks that are getting honored!
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.
The originators of the Masters of VGM project:
Bedroth of the BGMania and Very Good Music podcasts.
You can find BGMania at https://bgmania.podbean.com/, and although Very Good Music is on permanent hiatus, you should be abl...
2025-08-211h 13
Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 63 - Rose-Colored Pixels 4: Rainbows in HappylandIt’s a stupendous smiley stack of happy songs, coming to make you feel good and take all your worries away!
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.
Show sponsor the Shadaloo Department of Treasury and their excellent audio drama How Much in Bison Dollars?, where hosts Melody Sinclair and Department of Treasury Senior Executive Vice Senior President Red McCano keep you informed about exchange rates and...
2025-06-261h 06Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 63 - Rose-Colored Pixels 4: Rainbows in HappylandIt’s a stupendous smiley stack of happy songs, coming to make you feel good and take all your worries away!
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.
Show sponsor the Shadaloo Department of Treasury and their excellent audio drama How Much in Bison Dollars?, where hosts Melody Sinclair and Department of Treasury Senior Executive Vice Senior President Red McCano keep you informed about exchange rates and...
2025-06-261h 06
Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 62 - A Proper Puzzle PileWe’re matching colors, bursting bubbles, and clearing blocks with this playlist of songs from all kinds of puzzle games!
There are several links and notes for this episode:
I started off my first music block with a song from the original arcade release of Blockout, and if you’re interested in playing it, you can play it on a web browser at https://blockout.nu/. (Note that it works fine with a computer keyboard, but it may be nigh impossible to play on a phone or tablet.)
If you liked the Planet Puzzle League song, the...
2025-06-051h 07Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 62 - A Proper Puzzle PileWe’re matching colors, bursting bubbles, and clearing blocks with this playlist of songs from all kinds of puzzle games!
There are several links and notes for this episode:
I started off my first music block with a song from the original arcade release of Blockout, and if you’re interested in playing it, you can play it on a web browser at https://blockout.nu/. (Note that it works fine with a computer keyboard, but it may be nigh impossible to play on a phone or tablet.)
If you liked the Planet Puzzle League song, the...
2025-06-051h 07
barSILENCE: A Video Game Music PodcastShinobi & Nightshade[Episode 39] This month, barSILENCE is dashing across rooftops and slicing through the shadows with the pulse-pounding beats of Shinobi and Nightshade for the PlayStation 2.
2002’s Shinobi introduced us to the relentless, vengeance-driven Hotsuma, and 2004’s Nightshade passed the blade to Hibana, a fierce ninja with her own score to settle. With blazing speed, brutal difficulty, a sleek near-future look, and a killer soundtrack, these stylish action games brought Sega’s classic ninja franchise into the 3D era.
Prepare for an audio mission through shadows, steel, and synths in Tokyo!
Je te dédie ça Elliot...
2025-05-061h 17
Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 61 - Cooler Glasses, Cooler Glasses: Cool Glasses, Cool Glasses 2We’re back to the vibe zone with another episode full of cool, groovy hangout music. Make yourself a good drink and enjoy this one.
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.
Tom and Reese (and their guest Boin) from fellow VGM podcast CRT Soundsystem for introducing me to the City Hunter soundtrack. You can find that episode of CRT Soundsystem at https://podcasts.apple.com/us...
2025-05-0158 minShujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 61 - Cooler Glasses, Cooler Glasses: Cool Glasses, Cool Glasses 2We’re back to the vibe zone with another episode full of cool, groovy hangout music. Make yourself a good drink and enjoy this one.
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.
Tom and Reese (and their guest Boin) from fellow VGM podcast CRT Soundsystem for introducing me to the City Hunter soundtrack. You can find that episode of CRT Soundsystem at https://podcasts.apple.com/us...
2025-05-0158 min
Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 60 - Urban Turf FightTake to the gritty streets of the urban jungle to seek revenge in this episode full of tough street sounds.
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.
Drew Mackie, host of the Singing Mountain podcast, which was a major inspiration for me to do Shujin Academy VGM Club. Drew created three episodes of urban music like this, and you can hear them at the links below:
Dr...
2025-04-101h 09Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 60 - Urban Turf FightTake to the gritty streets of the urban jungle to seek revenge in this episode full of tough street sounds.
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.
Drew Mackie, host of the Singing Mountain podcast, which was a major inspiration for me to do Shujin Academy VGM Club. Drew created three episodes of urban music like this, and you can hear them at the links below:
Dr...
2025-04-101h 09
Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 59 - Soundtrack Showcase ShodownIt’s an exciting hour of competition and fabulous prizes as we check out four games with great soundtracks! Come on down!
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing excellently-themed cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.
Josh Grisham of Nerd Informants. You can find Nerd Informants on social media and YouTube, or at https://nerdinformants.com/. Listen to Josh on the radio on Branson Missouri’s My 100.1 KOMC, and hear his podcast “It’s Ho...
2025-03-201h 07Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 59 - Soundtrack Showcase ShodownIt’s an exciting hour of competition and fabulous prizes as we check out four games with great soundtracks! Come on down!
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing excellently-themed cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.
Josh Grisham of Nerd Informants. You can find Nerd Informants on social media and YouTube, or at https://nerdinformants.com/. Listen to Josh on the radio on Branson Missouri’s My 100.1 KOMC, and hear his podcast “It’s Ho...
2025-03-201h 07
Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 58 - Waiting for a Pixelated DawnThese are hopeful songs about a better tomorrow.
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.
BokiBokiPixelArt for the show logo. You can find him on Twitter @BokiPixelart.
During the show, I mentioned the CRT Soundsystem episode about Quintet’s Heaven and Earth trilogy of Super NES games: Soul Blazer, Illusion of Gaia, and Terranigma. You can find that episode (and all that cool music) at https...
2025-02-271h 06Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 58 - Waiting for a Pixelated DawnThese are hopeful songs about a better tomorrow.
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.
BokiBokiPixelArt for the show logo. You can find him on Twitter @BokiPixelart.
During the show, I mentioned the CRT Soundsystem episode about Quintet’s Heaven and Earth trilogy of Super NES games: Soul Blazer, Illusion of Gaia, and Terranigma. You can find that episode (and all that cool music) at https...
2025-02-271h 06
barSILENCE: A Video Game Music PodcastTobal 1+2[Episode 36] This month barSILENCE is stepping into the ring with the hard-hitting genre-blending soundtracks of Tobal No. 1 and Tobal 2!
In 1996, Squaresoft’s first PlayStation title, Tobal No. 1, was a stunning showcase of talent, featuring character designs by Akira Toriyama, and a star-studded composer lineup led by the legendary Yasunori Mitsuda.
A year later, the Japanese-exclusive Tobal 2 turned everything up to 11 with an expanded Quest Mode, a Guinness World Record-setting roster of 200 characters, as well as Takayuki Nakamura’s brilliant fusion of jazz rock and electronica that makes this soundtrack a true knockout!
Let's lace...
2025-02-111h 24
Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 57 - The Sound of the Future Year 2000Tomorrow comes today with this collection of futuristic tracks! Some of them are from games set in the future, and some just sound like the future. Listen for a taste of life in the dystopian world of 2025.
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.
Vee, The VGM Lover for finding some composer information for Tetris Kiwamemichi. You can follow him on BlueSky at thevgmlover.bsky.social.
How...
2025-01-301h 08Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 57 - The Sound of the Future Year 2000Tomorrow comes today with this collection of futuristic tracks! Some of them are from games set in the future, and some just sound like the future. Listen for a taste of life in the dystopian world of 2025.
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.
Vee, The VGM Lover for finding some composer information for Tetris Kiwamemichi. You can follow him on BlueSky at thevgmlover.bsky.social.
How...
2025-01-301h 08
Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 56 - Rando Calrissian and the Dastardly Dendy DeviceRando Calrissian had just docked at the megacasino on Humora Gamma, where he’d planned on relaxing with some drinks and winning a few jackpots at the rellack table. But when a mad scientist’s experimental new starship engine gets sabotaged, Rando’s thrust into a tangled grab bag of VGM tracks that may prove fatal!
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.
BokiBokiPixelArt for the show lo...
2025-01-161h 02Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 56 - Rando Calrissian and the Dastardly Dendy DeviceRando Calrissian had just docked at the megacasino on Humora Gamma, where he’d planned on relaxing with some drinks and winning a few jackpots at the rellack table. But when a mad scientist’s experimental new starship engine gets sabotaged, Rando’s thrust into a tangled grab bag of VGM tracks that may prove fatal!
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.
BokiBokiPixelArt for the show lo...
2025-01-161h 02
barSILENCE: A Video Game Music PodcastPilotwings Forever[Episode 35] This month, barSILENCE is soaring to new heights with the unbelievably fun soundtracks of Nintendo’s Pilotwings series!
From the 16-bit skies of the Super Nintendo to the 3D landscapes of the Nintendo 3DS, we’re earning our wings to the funky, laid-back, and groovin’ tunes that define these light-hearted flight simulators.
Let’s take to the skies, earn those licenses, gold medals, and set some high scores! It's time to fly pilots!
Tracklisting:
00:00:00 - Opening (Pilotwings) [Soyo Oka]
00:00:16 - Intro: A Pilotwings Retrospective
00:08:31 - Light Plane (P...
2025-01-071h 07
Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 55 - Playing With Power II: Attack and DethroneThese are more songs that have come to chew bubblegum and kick ass, and they’re all out of bubblegum.
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.
BokiBokiPixelArt for the show logo. You can find him on Twitter @BokiPixelart.
If you want to reach me, I’m most active on Bluesky as @shujinacademy.bsky.social. You can also find me on Threads, Tumblr, or Instagram as Shu...
2025-01-021h 01Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 55 - Playing With Power II: Attack and DethroneThese are more songs that have come to chew bubblegum and kick ass, and they’re all out of bubblegum.
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.
BokiBokiPixelArt for the show logo. You can find him on Twitter @BokiPixelart.
If you want to reach me, I’m most active on Bluesky as @shujinacademy.bsky.social. You can also find me on Threads, Tumblr, or Instagram as Shu...
2025-01-021h 01
Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 54 1/2 - ????This the episode, now to hear the strange songs. New time for your listening with Professor Tom.
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.
My lovely waifu and darling children for their honest testimonials about the benefits of Chocobo milk.
BokiBokiPixelArt for the show logo. You can find him on Twitter @BokiPixelart.
If you want to reach me, I’m most active on Bluesky as @shuj...
2024-12-1244 minShujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 54 1/2 - ????This the episode, now to hear the strange songs. New time for your listening with Professor Tom.
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.
My lovely waifu and darling children for their honest testimonials about the benefits of Chocobo milk.
BokiBokiPixelArt for the show logo. You can find him on Twitter @BokiPixelart.
If you want to reach me, I’m most active on Bluesky as @shuj...
2024-12-1244 min
barSILENCE: A Video Game Music PodcastWinter Mix 3[Episode 34] This month, barSILENCE is stepping into a frosty winter wonderland with a playlist of 24 incredible video game tracks that perfectly capture the crisp chill of frost-covered mornings, the sparkle of snow beneath a pale sky, and the quiet magic of a world transformed by ice and cold.
Hopefully this becomes the perfect soundtrack for your winter adventures throughout the season!
Happy Holidays everyone!
Tracklisting:
00:00:00 - Winterly Imil (Golden Sun) [Motoi Sakuraba]
00:02:28 - Intro: Our Winter Journey
00:06:16 - Valhalland From A Window (Romancing SaGa) [Kenji Ito]
2024-12-031h 11
barSILENCE: A Video Game Music PodcastSecret of Mana[Episode 33] This month, barSILENCE is going on a journey to the Mana Tree while we listen to the incredible soundtrack of Secret of Mana for the Super Nintendo!
Developed by Squaresoft in 1993, this groundbreaking action RPG has captured the hearts of gamers with its innovative gameplay and outstanding graphics, as well as its unforgettable soundtrack, composed by Hiroki Kikuta in his first video game composition. This soundtrack is one of the best on the Super Nintendo and is a must-listen!
Grab the Sword of Mana from that stone and join the party as we explore...
2024-11-051h 15
Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 52 - Catch a Groove 2: Bruce Campbell's CatchphraseIt’s time to get back in the groove with another collection of funky jams!
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.
Josh Grisham of Nerd Informants for help with the promo. You can find Nerd Informants on your social media site of choice, and you can find his podcast “It’s Hollywood Calling With Josh Grisham” at https://www.legends1063.fm/podcasts/its-hollywood-calling/ or wherever you get y...
2024-10-3159 minShujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 52 - Catch a Groove 2: Bruce Campbell's CatchphraseIt’s time to get back in the groove with another collection of funky jams!
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.
Josh Grisham of Nerd Informants for help with the promo. You can find Nerd Informants on your social media site of choice, and you can find his podcast “It’s Hollywood Calling With Josh Grisham” at https://www.legends1063.fm/podcasts/its-hollywood-calling/ or wherever you get y...
2024-10-3159 min
Flashback 64 | A Nintendo 64 PodcastExtreme-G (With Jameson and Andre)We are joined by Jameson of the podcast barSILENCE and Dre of Fine Time to go so so fast as we discuss the futuristic racing game EXTREME-G!
Check out barSILENCE: barsilence.com
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Fine Time: fineti.me
Follow Dre on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/pizzadinosaur.fineti.me
Find us Online:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Flashback64
Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Flashback64
Discord: https://discord.gg/2ckdah6VTC
Twitch: https...
2024-10-071h 34Flashback 64 | A Nintendo 64 PodcastExtreme-G (With Jameson and Andre)We are joined by Jameson of the podcast barSILENCE and Dre of Fine Time to go so so fast as we discuss the futuristic racing game EXTREME-G!
Check out barSILENCE: barsilence.com
barSILENCE on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/barsilencevgm.bsky.social
Fine Time: fineti.me
Follow Dre on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/pizzadinosaur.fineti.me
Find us Online:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Flashback64
Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Flashback64
Discord: https://discord.gg/2ckdah6VTC
Twitch: https...
2024-10-071h 34
Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 50 - Blackjack and HookersNot quite three years ago, after listening to a lot of VGM podcasts, I decided to make my own game music podcast, with blackjack and hookers. For my fiftieth episode, I’m leaning into the “blackjack and hookers” theme by featuring a variety of songs about gambling!
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.
LongTones, an experimental electronic jazz project that provides promotional consideration to Professor Tom. Yo...
2024-09-121h 12Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 50 - Blackjack and HookersNot quite three years ago, after listening to a lot of VGM podcasts, I decided to make my own game music podcast, with blackjack and hookers. For my fiftieth episode, I’m leaning into the “blackjack and hookers” theme by featuring a variety of songs about gambling!
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.
LongTones, an experimental electronic jazz project that provides promotional consideration to Professor Tom. Yo...
2024-09-121h 12
barSILENCE: A Video Game Music PodcastGeometry Wars[Episode 31] This month barSILENCE is headed to the Xbox Live Arcade to listen to the high energy neon-drenched beats of the Geometry Wars series!
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved and its sequel, Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2, were groundbreaking titles that helped define the modern twin-stick shooter genre. Known for their simple yet addictive gameplay, fast-paced action, and vibrant visuals, these games kept players coming back for “just one more round” thanks to Chris Chudley’s electrifying soundtrack.
Their success during the early Xbox Live Arcade era paved the way for the fully 3D sequel, Geometry Wars 3: Dimension...
2024-09-031h 03
barSILENCE: A Video Game Music PodcastKiller Instinct[Episode 30] This month barSILENCE is taking you back to the arcade glory days of the mid-90s cranking up the ultra-unforgettable soundtracks of Killer Instinct and Killer Instinct 2!
These games marked Nintendo’s triumphant return to arcades at the height of the fighting game craze. With Rare’s jaw-dropping graphics outrageous characters and a killer combo system that redefined the genre both Killer Instinct games are etched into gaming history as fan favorites and the ultimate showcase of Nintendo’s Ultra 64 promise.
Get ready to play hard as we listen to the killer groove and suprem...
2024-08-061h 04
barSILENCE: A Video Game Music PodcastBeach Day Mixtape[Episode 29] It’s warm outside, the weather is perfect, and barSILENCE is greeting summer with a special Beach Day Mixtape episode!
Come soak up the sun with this perfectly crafted video game music playlist for your ultimate beach day getaway. From tropical island tunes to relaxing seaside melodies, this mixtape captures a slice of summer and those perfect pixelated paradises that only gaming can make real.
Grab your sunscreen, pop in your earbuds, and let the summer beats begin!
Tracklisting:
00:00:00 - Baby Dry Your Eyes (Dead or Alive Xtreme: Venus Vacation) [Hi...
2024-07-021h 14
barSILENCE: A Video Game Music PodcastStreets of Rage[Episode 28] This month on barSILENCE we’re Fighting in the Streets of Wood Oak City as we listen to the legendary soundtracks of Streets of Rage and Streets of Rage 2 on the Sega Genesis.
These early '90s beat'em-ups set the standard for the genre with their stellar gameplay but even more so with their groundbreaking and innovative soundtracks!
Tune in and listen to knockout tunes from these iconic games and uncover some of the musical influences of the famed Yuzo Koshiro the mastermind behind one of gaming’s most beloved soundtracks!
Grab that...
2024-06-041h 08
barSILENCE: A Video Game Music PodcastRidge Racer: Ridge City FM2[Episode 27] This month on barSILENCE, we're returning to the streets of Ridge City once again, revving our engines and drifting through the incredible soundtracks of Rave Racer from the arcade and Rage Racer on the PlayStation!
Get behind the wheel of the raving sounds of 1995's arcade perfection, Rave Racer, featuring the final Ridge Racer soundtrack by Shinji Hosoe, Nobuyoshi Sano, Ayako Saso, and the first appearance of Takayuki Aihara.
Then, we'll tune into the new generation of breakbeat and grooving drum and bass sound from the 1997 PlayStation release of Rage Racer, composed by Hiroshi...
2024-05-071h 21
barSILENCE: A Video Game Music PodcastBomberman Hero[Episode 25] This month barSILENCE heading to Planet Bomber with the incredible planet and genre-hopping soundtrack to Bomberman Hero for the Nintendo 64 by Master of VGM, June Chikuma.
This versatile mix of Breakbeat, Drum & Bass, Acid House, and Trip Hop music come together perfectly in this soundtrack that has become legendary among fans of the game, and remains one of the very best on the Nintendo 64.
Take a listen dive in and enjoy this one-of-a-kind soundtrack that was way ahead of its time in 1998!
Tracklisting:
00:00:00 - Foehn (Bomberman Hero) [June Chikuma]
2024-03-051h 01
barSILENCE: A Video Game Music PodcastCommand & Conquer: Red Alert 2[Episode 24] This month barSILENCE is gearing up for a sonic showdown featuring the electrifying and industrofunky soundtrack of Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 on PC!
We’re listening to the musical genius of Frank Klepacki as we groove to this adrenaline-pumping and hard-hitting soundtrack that accompanies this best-selling real-time strategy game from Westwood Studios.
Released in 2000, Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2’s gameplay has remained a favorite among fans of the genre and this wickedly great soundtrack is the perfect backdrop for the chaos of World War 3.
Get the units ready and prepare yourself for this...
2024-02-061h 07
Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 42 - Jazzy SAVC '24This is an episode packed with jazzy jams of all shapes and sizes!
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.
LongTones, an experimental electronic jazz project that provides promotional consideration to Professor Tom. You can find their work on Spotify by searching for “LongTones” or on SoundCloud at https://soundcloud.com/jon_no_h
BokiBokiPixelArt for the show logo. You can find him on Twitter @BokiPixelart.
If yo...
2024-01-2550 minShujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 42 - Jazzy SAVC '24This is an episode packed with jazzy jams of all shapes and sizes!
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.
LongTones, an experimental electronic jazz project that provides promotional consideration to Professor Tom. You can find their work on Spotify by searching for “LongTones” or on SoundCloud at https://soundcloud.com/jon_no_h
BokiBokiPixelArt for the show logo. You can find him on Twitter @BokiPixelart.
If yo...
2024-01-2550 min
barSILENCE: A Video Game Music PodcastExtreme-G: Phase 1[Episode 23] This month barSILENCE is breaking the speed of sound with the incredible beats of the first two Extreme-G games on the Nintendo 64!
If you are a fan of futuristic racers, this long-dormant series is worth heading back to for its incredible sense of speed, awesome weapons, and cyberpunk futurism. Tune in for some of the absolute best trance, drum and bass, and jungle tunes that this roller coaster-like, speed freak frenzy on the N64 has to offer!
Also, big-up to the composers behind two of my favorite soundtracks, Simon Robertson & Stephen Root!
...
2024-01-021h 23
Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 40 - Movin’Sometimes, you gotta just keep on keepin’ on, and that’s what all these tracks will help you do.
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.
LongTones, an experimental electronic jazz project that provides promotional consideration to Professor Tom. You can find their work on Spotify by searching for “LongTones” or on SoundCloud at https://soundcloud.com/jon_no_h
BokiBokiPixelArt for the show logo. You can find h...
2023-12-2156 minShujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 40 - Movin’Sometimes, you gotta just keep on keepin’ on, and that’s what all these tracks will help you do.
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.
LongTones, an experimental electronic jazz project that provides promotional consideration to Professor Tom. You can find their work on Spotify by searching for “LongTones” or on SoundCloud at https://soundcloud.com/jon_no_h
BokiBokiPixelArt for the show logo. You can find h...
2023-12-2156 min
barSILENCE: A Video Game Music PodcastWinter Mix 2[Episode 22] This month barSILENCE is welcoming the return of winter with another chilly playlist filled with the frostiest video game music out there!
Let’s make our way through snowy forests and fields of silvery white while we listen to the extraordinary way video game music perfectly captures the experience of an icy landscape.
Happy Holidays everyone!
Listen to more Winter VGM: Winter Mix 1
Tracklisting:
00:00:00 - Snowy (Undertale) [Toby Fox]
00:01:42 - Intro
00:04:53 - Mystic Forest (Tales of Phantasia) [Motoi Sakuraba & Shinji Tamura]
00:07:43 - Snowman Waltz (Mo...
2023-12-051h 12
Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 39 - Four Short Episodes of Shujin Academy VGM ClubI come up with a lot of ideas, but all of them aren’t a good fit for a full-length episode, so this episode is actually four mini-episodes. Each one is devoted to an idea that works better in small bites than it would in a longer episode. Enjoy!
Congratulations in advance go out to fellow VGM podcast bro Martyrus for reaching 100 episodes of his excellent show RE-VGM, a great podcast where he explores the world of arranged video game music. I try to catch every episode, and I’d recommend it to you, too! You can find...
2023-11-301h 11Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 39 - Four Short Episodes of Shujin Academy VGM ClubI come up with a lot of ideas, but all of them aren’t a good fit for a full-length episode, so this episode is actually four mini-episodes. Each one is devoted to an idea that works better in small bites than it would in a longer episode. Enjoy!
Congratulations in advance go out to fellow VGM podcast bro Martyrus for reaching 100 episodes of his excellent show RE-VGM, a great podcast where he explores the world of arranged video game music. I try to catch every episode, and I’d recommend it to you, too! You can find...
2023-11-301h 11
SUPER GHOSTEp. 58 - Games We Like, But Haven't Played (ft. Jameson) | Legacy of Kain, Dynasty Warriors, Danganronpa, Persona and moreThere are a lot of games out there. So many games. Like A LOT of games. Naturally, there's even more that we haven't played! Aaron and Tommy are joined by Jameson of "barSILENCE" as they discuss the different games and series that they adore, but haven't played. Jameson's info:https://linktr.ee/barsilenceCheck out all of our other episodes, follow us on social media, check out our Patreon, and more!https://www.superpodsaga.com/Are you a coffee fan? C...
2023-11-231h 36
barSILENCE: A Video Game Music PodcastDonkey Kong Country[Episode 21] This month barSILENCE is going bananas to the brilliant musical landscapes of the Donkey Kong Country games on the Super Nintendo!
Let’s celebrate the 29th anniversary of the first game in the Donkey Kong Country series by jamming to the incredible soundtracks of famed Rare composers David Wise and Eveline Novakovic with a little help from Robin Beanland!
Grab your bananas DK Barrels and keep an eye out for banana birds because we’re heading out into the jungles of DK Island swamps of Crocodile Isle and the forests of the Northern Kremisphere!
2023-11-141h 16
Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 38 - The Not-So-Contractually-Obligated After-Halloween MixtapeHalloween has come and gone, but spooky season lives on in our hearts all year round, so this is a great set of creepy tracks that I didn’t quite get out the door before Halloween. (But I meant to, and then life got in the way.)
We here in the VGM podcast community have seen Spotify pull down some of our episodes recently without any explanation as to why. My Castlevania bonus episode was removed, as were episodes of fellow VGM podcasts A VGM Journey and Nerd Noise Radio. None of us know exactly why we wer...
2023-11-021h 03Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 38 - The Not-So-Contractually-Obligated After-Halloween MixtapeHalloween has come and gone, but spooky season lives on in our hearts all year round, so this is a great set of creepy tracks that I didn’t quite get out the door before Halloween. (But I meant to, and then life got in the way.)
We here in the VGM podcast community have seen Spotify pull down some of our episodes recently without any explanation as to why. My Castlevania bonus episode was removed, as were episodes of fellow VGM podcasts A VGM Journey and Nerd Noise Radio. None of us know exactly why we wer...
2023-11-021h 03
barSILENCE: A Video Game Music PodcastHalloween Haunts 2[Episode 20] This month barSILENCE is heading into the haunted mansion for another special Halloween-themed episode!
Let's enjoy October's final day and listen to this haunting and spine-chilling playlist featuring 20 spooky, ghostly ominous, and spooktacular tracks to carry your flashlight to while darkness falls across the land!
Happy Halloween!
Listen to last year's episode:
Halloween Haunts
Track Listing:
00:00:00 - The Church (Mortal Kombat 3) [Dan Forden]
00:01:54 - Intro - Halloween Haunts 2
00:05:32 - Mantis' Hymn (Metal Gear Solid) [KCE Japan Sound Team]
00:08:22 - House of the De...
2023-10-031h 00
barSILENCE: A Video Game Music PodcastGran Turismo: Spec 2[Episode 19] This month barSILENCE is shifting into high gear as we return to the race for an episode about the music of Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec and Grand Turismo 4 on the PlayStation 2.
To celebrate the release of the Gran Turismo movie, we’re listening to the vibing music of series regular Isamu Ohira, and the thrilling and rocking tunes of Masahiro Andoh!
Let’s hop into the driver’s seat and turn up the volume because we’re hitting the open road with the two best-selling Real Driving Simulators in the series!
Listen to the firs...
2023-09-0559 min
Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 35 - Rose-Colored Pixels II: Back to Happyland!Let’s all go to our happy place with this great collection of cheerful tracks!
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art and also for that coveted Bluesky invite. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.
BokiBokiPixelArt for the show logo. You can find him on Twitter @BokiPixelart.
During the show, I mentioned an episode of the Super Marcato Bros. podcast featuring the music of composer Masashi Hamauzu. You can check it out...
2023-08-311h 12Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 35 - Rose-Colored Pixels II: Back to Happyland!Let’s all go to our happy place with this great collection of cheerful tracks!
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art and also for that coveted Bluesky invite. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.
BokiBokiPixelArt for the show logo. You can find him on Twitter @BokiPixelart.
During the show, I mentioned an episode of the Super Marcato Bros. podcast featuring the music of composer Masashi Hamauzu. You can check it out...
2023-08-311h 12
barSILENCE: A Video Game Music PodcastMetropolis Street Racer[Episode 18] This month barSILENCE is hopping into our Opel Speedster and racing through the streets of London, San Francisco, and Tokyo to the incredible soundtrack to Metropolis Street Racer on the Sega Dreamcast.
The variety in this soundtrack is unmatched, and it was all created from the beautiful mind of the talented BAFTA and GRAMMY-nominated composer Richard Jacques.
So let’s get in the driver's seat and hit the pedal to the metal with this sophisticated and phenomenal soundtrack and earn some Kudos!
It’s not about how fast you drive, it's about how...
2023-08-011h 04
barSILENCE: A Video Game Music PodcastLethal League[Episode 17] This month barSILENCE is heading to Shine City, and jamming out to the unyieldingly cool and cyberfunky fresh soundtrack of Lethal League & Lethal League Blaze by the amazing indie developer Team Reptile.
This stylish and ultra-fun projectile fighting game has an unbelievably awesome and unmissable soundtrack, that includes a list of mega composers like Hideki Naganuma, Frank Klepacki, Pixelord, Klaus Veen, and many more.
Track Listing:
00:00:00 - Beverly Chills (Lethal League Blaze) [Aaron Evo]
00:02:39 - Intro - Lethal League
00:06:17 - Re (Lethal League) [Zeroscar]
00:09:29 - Headbangeren (Le...
2023-07-041h 00
Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 31 - Add Three More ManaWe’re taking another lap with the songs of the Lotus and Top Gear games, this time featuring the work of Patrick Phelan and Neil Biggin! The checkered flag is in sight!
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.
BokiBokiPixelArt for the show logo. You can find him on Twitter @BokiPixelart.
If you want to reach me, you can find me on Mastodon at @ShujinAcademyVGMClub@mast...
2023-06-011h 10
SUPER GHOSTEp. 45 - Our Favorite Video Game Soundtracks: A Super Roundtable SagaIt's a Super Pod Saga video game soundtrack special! In this episode, we take a break from the normal Super Pod Saga formula for a roundtable discussion! Aaron is joined by the best of the best: Bill of "Gaming and Collecting", Jameson of "BarSilence", Tony of "PlayStation Rumble", Rick of "Pixel Project Radio", and Bakuiel as they discuss their favorite video game soundtracks! Here's a playlist of some of our favorite songs: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtOU6vQ9jCNTI3FogutoBF3XXB3Ciq2vk ************************************************* Check out all of our other episodes, follow us on social media, ch...
2023-05-291h 59
Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 30 - Add Three ManaLet’s drive off at top speed and explore the work of Barry Leitch on the Lotus and Top Gear games!
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.
BokiBokiPixelArt for the show logo. You can find him on Twitter @BokiPixelart.
If you want to reach me, you can find me on Mastodon at @ShujinAcademyVGMClub@mastodon.coffee or on Discord as ProfessorTom#7512. I’m also on both T...
2023-05-1853 min
barSILENCE: A Video Game Music PodcastStreet Fighter 3This month barSILENCE is busting out Super Arts and EX Specials while we listen to the knockout soundtracks of the trilogy of Street Fighter 3 games!
These unbelievable jams from New Generation, 2nd Impact: Giant Attack, and 3rd Strike do not pull any punches! Come block and parry the bad vibes away with these sincerely amazing tunes composed by Hideki Okugawa & Yuki Iwai
HADOUKEN!
“Get addicted to the beat! Rhythm can be your friend too!” - Elena
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Track Listing:
00:00:00 - Jazzy NYC - Underground Edit (Street Fighter 3: New Generation - Arcade) [Hideki...
2023-05-021h 20
Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 29 - Catch a GrooveIt’s a groovy VGM party with all these hip swinging songs that have a feel-good rhythm!
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.
BokiBokiPixelArt for the show logo. You can find him on Twitter @BokiPixelart.
If you want to reach me, you can find me on Mastodon at @ShujinAcademyVGMClub@mastodon.coffee or on Discord as ProfessorTom#7512. I’m also on both Tumblr and Instagram as Shu...
2023-04-2059 minShujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 29 - Catch a GrooveIt’s a groovy VGM party with all these hip swinging songs that have a feel-good rhythm!
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.
BokiBokiPixelArt for the show logo. You can find him on Twitter @BokiPixelart.
If you want to reach me, you can find me on Mastodon at @ShujinAcademyVGMClub@mastodon.coffee or on Discord as ProfessorTom#7512. I’m also on both Tumblr and Instagram as Shu...
2023-04-2059 min
barSILENCE: A Video Game Music PodcastTekken: King of the Iron Fist[Episode 14] This month barSILENCE is fighting the Mishima Zaibatsu to be the King of the Iron Fist like it's 1995, while we listen to the soundtracks of the Arcade and Playstation 1 versions of Tekken and Tekken 2!
Let's dive into the catchy, bouncy, and energetic sounds of the Rave War from these genre-defining 3D fighters from the mid-90s. We'll hear the worldly-themed tracks of the original, alongside the character-based themes of the sequel that were composed and arranged by Yoshie Arakawa, Yoshie Takayanagi, Shinji Hosoe, Nobuyoshi Sano, and other members of the Namco Sound Team.
These...
2023-04-041h 06
Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 28 - Chilly McFreeze IV: Hollywood BlondIt’s a whole bunch of laid-back VGM to help you relax and focus. Don’t worry if you haven’t listened to the first three episodes in the Chilly McFreeze series; you’ll still be able to follow the plot here. Because there is no plot; it’s all relaxing, calm VGM.
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.
Pixel artist BokiBokiPixelArt for the show logo. You ca...
2023-03-231h 02Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 28 - Chilly McFreeze IV: Hollywood BlondIt’s a whole bunch of laid-back VGM to help you relax and focus. Don’t worry if you haven’t listened to the first three episodes in the Chilly McFreeze series; you’ll still be able to follow the plot here. Because there is no plot; it’s all relaxing, calm VGM.
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.
Pixel artist BokiBokiPixelArt for the show logo. You ca...
2023-03-231h 02
barSILENCE: A Video Game Music PodcastRidge Racer: Time Extended[Episode 13] Right Racer Month continues! This is a special bonus episode featuring remixes of tracks from Ridge Racer!
The songs in this episode come from extremely limited-run albums that featured original tracks from the game, as well as awesome remixes that you have likely never heard!
Tune in and hear remixes by jungle and breaks legend Lennie De Ice & Armshouse Crew from the Ridge Racer NSM release in 1996, as well as grooving, jazzy, and nostalgic heavy remixes from the even more rare Ridge Laser laserdisc playthrough soundtrack!
COME ON! PULL UP TO THE...
2023-03-2142 min
barSILENCE: A Video Game Music PodcastRidge Racer: Ridge City FM1[Episode 12] ALLLL RIGHT EVERYONE! This month barSILENCE is racing and drifting through the soundtrack to the early releases of the Ridge Racer series in the arcade and on the original PlayStation!
The soundtracks to Ridge Racer, Ridge Racer 2, and Ridge Racer Revolution, share many things and most of it is high-energy techno by composers Shinji Hosoe, Ayako Saso, and Nobuyoshi Sano, that puts the pedal to the metal and drives you to dancing!
THE ENGINES SOUND LIKE THEY ARE READY TO GO! ARE YOU ALL SET?!
Track Listing:
00:00:00 - Main Theme...
2023-03-071h 05
Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 27 - Playing With PowerThese songs have come to chew bubblegum and kick ass, and they’re all out of bubblegum.
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.
VGM podcast bro and shop proprietor RayjKayj. You can find his excellent podcast VGMporium anywhere you get your podcasts, and you can visit his website at https://vgmporium.wordpress.com/.
BokiBokiPixelArt for the show logo. You can find him on Twitter @BokiPixelart.
If you want...
2023-03-0258 minShujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 27 - Playing With PowerThese songs have come to chew bubblegum and kick ass, and they’re all out of bubblegum.
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.
VGM podcast bro and shop proprietor RayjKayj. You can find his excellent podcast VGMporium anywhere you get your podcasts, and you can visit his website at https://vgmporium.wordpress.com/.
BokiBokiPixelArt for the show logo. You can find him on Twitter @BokiPixelart.
If you want...
2023-03-0258 min
Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 26 - Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of VGM!Avast, ye scurvy sea dogs! This episode be all about game music for pirates, be they pirate heroes or pirate villains or even just pirate ships!
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Special thanks for this episode goes out to fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE podcast wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.
Special thanks also goes out to APR of the VGMbassy Discord server for ripping tracks from Skull and Crossbones and also Pirate Ship Higemaru, jus...
2023-02-1657 minShujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 26 - Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of VGM!Avast, ye scurvy sea dogs! This episode be all about game music for pirates, be they pirate heroes or pirate villains or even just pirate ships!
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Special thanks for this episode goes out to fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE podcast wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at barSILENCE.com.
Special thanks also goes out to APR of the VGMbassy Discord server for ripping tracks from Skull and Crossbones and also Pirate Ship Higemaru, jus...
2023-02-1657 min
barSILENCE: A Video Game Music PodcastJet Set Radio[Episode 11] This month barSILENCE is skating and tagging the streets of Toyko-to with the incredible music of the Jet Set Radio (Dreamcast) and Jet Set Radio Future (Xbox).
This is the music of Tokyo's very own #1 pirate power station Jet Set Radio! Over the hood, through the streets, and right into your brains. We're riding high on a smooth stream of supersonic sounds! Now let's tune in, use this city as a canvas, and paint us some vibes from the street!
Track Listing:
00:00:00 - Let Mom Sleep (Jet Set Radio - Dreamcast) [Hideki...
2023-02-071h 16
Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 25 - Cool Glasses, Cool GlassesLet’s kick back, pour a drink, and vibe with this episode all about cool music! Every song here is good groovy hangout music for a laid-back time.
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE podcast wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at a barSILENCE.com.
BokiBokiPixelArt for the show logo. You can find him on Twitter @BokiPixelart.
If you liked the VA-11 Hall-A song, you can pick up the whole soundtrack from composer Garoa...
2023-01-1259 minShujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 25 - Cool Glasses, Cool GlassesLet’s kick back, pour a drink, and vibe with this episode all about cool music! Every song here is good groovy hangout music for a laid-back time.
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE podcast wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at a barSILENCE.com.
BokiBokiPixelArt for the show logo. You can find him on Twitter @BokiPixelart.
If you liked the VA-11 Hall-A song, you can pick up the whole soundtrack from composer Garoa...
2023-01-1259 min
barSILENCE: A Video Game Music PodcastApe Escapes[Episode 10] This month barSILENCE is diving into the monkey madness of the Ape Escape series with music by famed house and jungle composer Soichi Terada.
We're catching the drum, the bass, and the apes with 14 of the best tracks from the original Ape Escape on the Playstation, the remake Ape Escape on the Loose on the Playstation Portable, and the pinnacle of the series, Ape Escape 3 on the Playstation 2.
Get your Dual Analog controllers, Gotcha Gadgets, headphones, and let's tune into Specter TV and net some apes!
Track Listing:
00:00:00 - Title...
2023-01-0300 min
Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 24 -The 4th of July in DecemberIt’s a special holiday episode of Shujin Academy VGM Club! We’ll celebrate the 4th of July by playing lots of American-themed songs about America! There aren’t any other notable holidays in December, are there?
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE podcast wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at a barSILENCE.com.
Fellow VGM podcaster Drew Mackie of Singing Mountain for influencing my podcast in general and this episode in particular. He did an e...
2022-12-1555 minShujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 24 -The 4th of July in DecemberIt’s a special holiday episode of Shujin Academy VGM Club! We’ll celebrate the 4th of July by playing lots of American-themed songs about America! There aren’t any other notable holidays in December, are there?
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of barSILENCE podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE podcast wherever you download podcasts, and check out his website at a barSILENCE.com.
Fellow VGM podcaster Drew Mackie of Singing Mountain for influencing my podcast in general and this episode in particular. He did an e...
2022-12-1555 min
barSILENCE: A Video Game Music PodcastWinter Mix[Episode 9] This month barSILENCE celebrates the chilly and frosty sounds of winter through video game music! Grab a warm drink and chill out to this playlist designed to accompany you on frosty hikes in the woods, shoveling snow, and sitting by the fire.
Special thanks to Aaron, of the Aaron & Tommy: Super Pod Saga Podcast, who requested this episode's final track.
Track Listing:
00:00:00 - In A Snow-Bound Land (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest) [David Wise]
00:03:14 - Intro Section
00:06:28 - White Ice (Bomberman 64) [Akifumi Tada]
00:09:00 - Snow...
2022-12-0600 min
Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 23 - The Master PlanThis episode is all about smart game music that sounds like making a plan. Use it as the soundtrack to plot out your next heist with your gang, or to defeat those meddling superheroes!
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of BARSilence podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE podcast wherever you download podcasts, and you can find his website at https://barsilence.com/
BokiBokiPixelArt for the show logo. You can find him on Twitter @BokiPixelart.
If you want to reach me, you can email me...
2022-12-0148 minShujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 23 - The Master PlanThis episode is all about smart game music that sounds like making a plan. Use it as the soundtrack to plot out your next heist with your gang, or to defeat those meddling superheroes!
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of BARSilence podcast for contributing cover art. You can and should find barSILENCE podcast wherever you download podcasts, and you can find his website at https://barsilence.com/
BokiBokiPixelArt for the show logo. You can find him on Twitter @BokiPixelart.
If you want to reach me, you can email me...
2022-12-0148 min
barSILENCE: A Video Game Music PodcastPerfect Dark[Episode 8] This month barSILENCE lands in the futuristic streets of 2023 to listen to the ambitious cyberpunk-influenced soundtrack of Perfect Dark on the Nintendo 64. We’re hacking into 15 of the best moody, bassy, and sci-fi soundscapes from Rare's greatest composers, Grant Kirkhope, Graeme Norgate, and David Clynick.
In the wise words of Daniel Carrington, "Act your age, Joanna!"
Track Listing:
00:00:00 - Main Titles (Perfect Dark) [Graeme Norgate]
00:03:11 - Pause Menu (Perfect Dark) [Grant Kirkhope]
00:06:19 - Carrington Institute (Perfect Dark) [Grant Kirkhope]
00:08:54 - Training (Perfect Dark) [Grant Kirkhope]
...
2022-11-0100 min
Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 21 : A Kind of Minus WorldThis episode is a look at pieces of VGM that appear somewhere other than their original games. Some of them are from ports, some of them are from sequels, some of them are from side-series games, and some are from entirely different games.
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of BARSilence podcast for contributing art for this episode. You can and should find BARSilence podcast wherever you download podcasts, and you can find him on Twitter @BARSilenceVGM.
Pixel artist BokiBokiPixelArt who created the show logo. You can find him on T...
2022-10-061h 01Shujin Academy VGM ClubEpisode 21 : A Kind of Minus WorldThis episode is a look at pieces of VGM that appear somewhere other than their original games. Some of them are from ports, some of them are from sequels, some of them are from side-series games, and some are from entirely different games.
Special thanks for this episode goes out to:
Fellow VGM podcaster Jameson of BARSilence podcast for contributing art for this episode. You can and should find BARSilence podcast wherever you download podcasts, and you can find him on Twitter @BARSilenceVGM.
Pixel artist BokiBokiPixelArt who created the show logo. You can find him on T...
2022-10-061h 01
barSILENCE: A Video Game Music PodcastHalloween Haunts[Episode 7] This month barSILENCE is getting spooky with a special Halloween-themed episode! Enjoy this haunting mixtape-style episode of 18 dark, ghostly ominous, and spine-chilling tracks that are perfect for your October frights.
Track Listing:
00:00:06 - Welcome Guests (Haunting of Magnolia Manor) [Jimmy "Big Giant Circles" Hinson]
00:05:15 - Castle of the Four Gods (Shin Megami Tensei) [Tsukasa Masuko]
00:08:11 - The Workyard (Nightmare Circus) [Kurt Harland, Jim Hedges, Andy Armer]
00:12:23 - Stage 3 (Splatterhouse 3) [Eiko Kaneko]
00:13:48 - Creature of the Night (Nosferatu) [Masanao Akahori]
00:15:14 - The Nightmare is Finally...
2022-10-0454 min
barSILENCE: A Video Game Music PodcastGran Turismo: Spec 1[Episode 6] This month barSILENCE is on track and hitting the apex full throttle with music from the first two games in the Gran Turismo series!
We’re listening to the music of the Japanese release featuring the blazing guitars and mega percussion of Masahiro Andoh, the jazz-infused grooves of Isamu Ohira, and the electronic beats from Jason Page’s Western release.
Let’s hit the pedal to the metal!
Track Listing:
00:00:00 - Welcome Back, GT (Gran Turismo 2) [Isamu Ohira]
00:04:24 - City (Gran Turismo) [Isamu Ohira]
00:05:57 - Mitsubishi Garage...
2022-09-0600 min
barSILENCE: A Video Game Music PodcastTetris Affects[Episode 5] This month barSILENCE is covering the music from one of the best-selling games ever made! That's right, we're listening to Tetris! The name of this episode is no mistake, Tetris has been weaving its way into our brains and affecting generations of gamers for nearly 40 years.
Let's listen to the origins of the Tetris theme, its variations, and a ton of fantastic music from 15 different games!
Track Listing:
00:00:00 - Name Entry (Tetris - Gameboy) [Hirokazu Tanaka]
00:03:18 - Peddlers (Tetris - Apple IIgs) [Ed Bogas]
00:03:56 - Type-A (Tetris...
2022-08-021h 13
barSILENCE: A Video Game Music PodcastJesper Genesis[Episode 4] This month barSILENCE is exploring the deep and bass heavy sounds from the Zyrinx sound driver origins of the award-winning composer, Jesper Kyd.
Grab a good pair of headphones, turn up the volume, and get grimy and heavy with amazing tracks from Sub-Terrania, Red Zone, and The Adventures of Batman and Robin on the Sega Genesis (Mega Drive).
Track Listing:
00:00:00 - Start Sequence [Sub-Terrania]
00:03:40 - Funky Writer [Sub-Terrania]
00:09:14 - Crystal Space [Sub-Terrania]
00:13:17 - Last Level [Sub-Terrania]
00:17:51 - Title [Red Zone]
00:20:30 - Spinner...
2022-07-051h 03
barSILENCE: A Video Game Music PodcastMasters of VGM: Part 2[Episode 3.2] Welcome back! This month barSILENCE is celebrating the Masters of VGM podcasting event with this episode in the series. We are going to listen to the enduring and memorable music of Akira Yamaoka and Shinji Hosoe.
If you are interested in learning more about the Masters of VGM Event, and the other 20+ shows that are participating, head to mastersofvgm.com.
You can also follow along on Twitter by using the hashtag #MastersOfVGM
Track Listing:
00:00:00 - Relic of Moirai by Akira Yamaoka [Contra Shattered Soldier]
00:06:03 - S-Power by Akira...
2022-06-241h 05
barSILENCE: A Video Game Music PodcastMasters of VGM: Part 1[Episode 3.1] Welcome back! This month barSILENCE is celebrating the Masters of VGM podcasting event with two shows. For this episode we're going to listen to music from my first two selections for as Masters of VGM, Jun Chikuma and Yasunori Mitsuda.
If you are interested in learning more about the Masters of VGM Event, and the other 20+ shows that are participating, head to mastersofvgm.com.
You can also follow along on Twitter by using the hashtag #MastersOfVGM
Track Listing:
00:00:04 - BGM 2 by Jun Chikuma [Super Bomberman 3 - SNES]
00:03:43...
2022-06-0700 min
barSILENCE: A Video Game Music PodcastEinhander: after_image[Episode 2] Achtung! Let’s listen to the groundbreaking soundtrack of Einhänder composed by Kenichrio Fukui. This 2D side scrolling shooter was released by Squaresoft in 1997 for the original Playstation. So let's suit up and strap in for some amazing late 90s pulse-pounding music.
Track Listing:
00:00:00 - Chase
00:04:28 - Street
00:07:08 - Warning
00:11:00 - Bad Lands
00:16:45 - Rebellion
00:18:08 - Breakthrough
00:20:58 - Conflict
00:24:05 - Afterimage
00:27:17 - Dawn
00:31:30 - Factory
00:34:41 - Impatience
00:37:36 - Bloody Battle
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2022-05-0344 min
barSILENCE: A Video Game Music PodcastAnnouncing 8Beats[Episode 1.5] Big news! barSILENCE is taking residency with 8Beats Radio starting this month. This special .5 edition of the show features songs that were discovered while listening to 8Beats Radio and a few additional tracks that will be featured in upcoming shows.
Track Listing:
00:00:03 - Back in the 2000 by Sota Fujimori [Pro Evolution Soccer 2008]
00:03:31 - Clickable Beats by Masashi Ogata [Eve: The Lost One]
00:05:46 - Ordering Fast Food by Kazumi Totaka [Nintendo Food Delivery Channel]
00:08:06 - GS & Wakaba Bank by Noriko Matsueda & Takahito Eguchi - [Racing Lagoon]
00:10:26...
2022-04-0329 min
barSILENCE: A Video Game Music PodcastYo Dude! Skate or Die![Episode 1] Yo dudes! This is Episode 1 of barSILENCE: A VGM Podcast. In this feature episode, we're rocking out to the gnarly tunes produced by Rob Hubbard for the Skate or Die series on the Nintendo Entertainment System.
Track Listing:
00:00:00 - Skate or Die 2 Main Theme (VX Edition) [Skate or Die 2]
00:04:19 - Downhill Race - [Skate or Die]
00:07:04 - Downhill Jam - [Skate or Die]
00:09:28 - Ramp Freestyle - [Skate or Die]
00:11:54 - Score for Ramp - [Skate or Die]
00:14:13 - High Scores Board - [Ski...
2022-03-0200 min
barSILENCE: A Video Game Music PodcastLet's Get Started![Episode 0] Thanks for checking out the introductory episode of barSILENCE. Let's get to know each other a bit and then listen to some fantastic music from a variety of games.
Track Listing:
00:00:00 - Take Off - Kenichiro Fukui [Einhander]
00:03:41 - Stage Music 1 - Kazumi Totaka [Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]
00:05:30 - Track 1 - Nobuo Uematsu [3-D WorldRunner]
00:08:23 - Jumping Tiger - Sinkon Kiyoshi [Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu]
00:10:16 - Vs Shadow Team - Kazuo Sawa [Super Dodge Ball]
00:13:23 - Identity Believer - Masashi Kageyama & Naohisa...
2022-02-0238 min