LMH Mixtape #273: Beyond 16-Bit 10

The boizz went beyond once again, for the tenth Beyond 16-Bit episode.  Of course there are still tracks that sound like they could have come from the third and fourth generation.  Jake Kaufman's distinct retro style shines in "Credits" from Regular Show: Mordecai and Rigby in 8-Bit Land.  Enrique Martin (Pentadrangle) also kills it with a modern take on the classic approach in "Mekacity Docks (Chapter 4)" from Cyber Shadow.  You can go even further beyond with tracks like "Ropey Jungle" from Wario Land: Shake It!, brought to you by the always fantastic Tomoya Tomita.  There's so much great music in this mixtape, that you'll probably want to go BEYOND just a single listen!

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MANATREE'S AWARDS & COMMENDATIONS

Instant favorite: Cyber Shadow - Mekacity Docks (Chapter 4)

Another favorite: Regular Show: Mordecai and Rigby in 8-Bit Land - Credits

Favorite track to shake it to: Wario Land: Shake It! - Ropey Jungle

Track listing and original episode:

https://www.legacymusichour.com/2024/05/episode-273-beyond-16-bit-10.html

Episode 290: Peace

Rob brings a message of peace to this episode of the Legacy Music Hour.  Enjoy the music!  Full track listing below.

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Game - Composer - Track - Company - Console - Year (North American release unless otherwise indicated)

Ramos Ruy no World Wide Soccer - Bob Dayley, Eric Nunamaker, Kingsley Thurber - Match BGM - Sculptured Software/Pack-In-Video - Super Famicom - 1994

Hany on the Road - Atsuko Iwanaga (Ako Matsudaira) - Hany on the Road - Arc System Works/Face - PC Engine - 1990

Lady Stalker: Kako kara no Chousen - Eri Sugai - Big Action Shot (Educational Film) - Climax Entertainment/Taito - Super Famicom - 1995

Super Black Bass 3 - Tsukushi Sasaki (Chikufan Sasaki) - Waiting For A Bite/Setting Fish Free (Bassa Mode) - Starfish - Super Famicom - 1995

Rushing Beat Shura - Atsuyoshi Isemura, Hyu - Deadly Desert Island - Jaleco - Super Famicom - 1993

Roller Jammer - Ichiro Takagi - Professional Class Time Trial - Nichibutsu - arcade - 1984

Vendetta - Michiru Yamane - The Theme of "THE COBRAS" (Player Select) - Konami - arcade - 1991

Pachi-Slot World Cup '94 - unknown - Japan’s Pride - I'Max - Game Boy (Japan) - 1994

Nage Libre: Seijaku no Suishin - Yusuke Takahama, Michihiko Shichi - Title - Varie - Super Famicom - 1995

Armadillo - S. Big Land (Shunichi Ooshima?) - Stage Music 3 (Casino, Amusement Park, Ruins) - AIM/IGS - Famicom - 1991

G.O.D: Mezameyo to Yobu Koe ga Kikoe - Yuuichi Matsuzaki, Manami Matsumae, Kimitaka Matsumae, Demon Kakka (Demon Kogure) - Mt. Tsukubane - Infinity/Imagineer - Super Famicom - 1996

Sailor Moon S: Kondo wa Puzzle de Oshioki yo! - Harumi Fujita - Underwater and Outer Space - Tom Create/Bandai - Super Famicom - 1994

WEC Le Mans 24 - Atsuko Iwanaga (Ako Matsudaira), Miyaju Satomi - Unused 4 - Konami - arcade - 1986

LMH Mixtape #272: Jazz Music 3

Time to get jazzed for another quality packed mixtape!  After twelve years, the boizz returned to the topic of Jazz Music.  "Battle" from Gokinjo Boukentai has a full, big-band, swing sound, featuring many cool instrument solos.  "Swing! MQ!" from Party Quiz Mega Q is a straight-up jazz number with a game show vibe.  "Racing" from Mini-Yonku Let's & Go!! Power WGP has a smooth, jazzy sound similar to Super Mario World or Super Mario Kart.  This mixtape features some pretty sophisticated licks (and all that jazz), so go on and get in on the jam session!

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MANATREE'S AWARDS & COMMENDATIONS

Instant favorite: Gokinjo Boukentai - Battle

Another favorite: Sailor Moon S: Kondo wa Puzzle de Oshioki yo! - Original Game

Jazz-ish favorite: Sonic Boom - Stage 3, 5

Track listing and original episode:

https://www.legacymusichour.com/2024/04/episode-272-jazz-music-3.html

LMH Mixtape #271: Shooters

Not to be confused with "Flying and Shooting," this episode topic includes ANY type of shooting, and with that in mind, we're gonna shoot right out of the gate with an incredibly bonk track.  Or more accurately, a Super Bonk track!  "Shoot the Smiley!" from Super Bonk on the SNES has an infectious and uplifting melody that gets this mixtape started right.  "Team/Settings Select" from Double Dribble: 5 on 5 features some great, crunchy bass that you can only get on the Game Boy.  And of course "Mother" from Axelay is a classic Konami banger.  Check out the "dog barks" on that one.  There's a ton more in this mixtape, so why not hit play and give it a shot?

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MANATREE'S AWARDS & COMMENDATIONS

Instant favorite: Super Bonk - Shoot the Smiley!

Another favorite: Double Dribble: 5 on 5 - Team/Settings Select

Longtime favorite: Axelay - Mother

Track listing and original episode:

https://www.legacymusichour.com/2024/04/episode-271-shooters.html

LMH Mixtape #270: Court

All rise, court is in session.  Today we will be presenting evidence that the Legacy Music Hour is guilty of spreading video game music of the "tenner" variety.  Exhibit A: "Title Screen" from Honkaku Mahjong: Tetsuman II.  This track clearly demonstrates a smooth and jazzy tone which builds into a fantastic sax piece at the end.  Exhibit B: "Stage 5" from Shadow of the Ninja is a very energetic tune that you will find yourself coming back to over and over due to its addictive nature.  You don't have to take my word for it though, as this mixtape is all the proof needed.  I rest my case.

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MANATREE'S AWARDS & COMMENDATIONS

Instant favorite: Shadow of the Ninja - Stage 5

Another favorite: Honkaku Mahjong: Tetsuman II - Title Screen

Guilty of being a favorite: Panorama Cotton - Stage 3 Midboss: Alabbin

Track listing and original episode:

https://www.legacymusichour.com/2024/03/episode-270-court.html