LMH Mixtape #225: Noise

The title of the episode may be "Noise," but this free play is filled with anything but.

We've got a lot of tracks from games that are new to the show, as well as some classic returning titles.  For example, somehow, Rob still manages to find another Lightening Force track that hadn't been played yet, and it packs all the punch you've come to expect from that soundtrack. 

We've also got another (legal at the time) track, "Jungle" from Nebs 'n Debs.  While that track would technically fall under the "Beyond 16-Bit" category now, it's still a really cool and catchy track, done in full 8-bit glory, running on original NES hardware.

"House in Fire Area" from Drakkhen is a very mellow track that can help you calm your mind and allow you to meditate for a moment.  Breathe... focus... block out all the "noise" surrounding you, and enjoy the musical journey of this mixtape.

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MANATREE'S AWARDS & COMMENDATIONS

Instant favorite: New 3D Golf Simulation: Waialae no Kiseki - Tournament Champion

Another favorite: Lightening Force: Quest for the Darkstar - Omake 3

No longer legal, but still a favorite: Nebs ’n Debs - Jungle

Track listing and original episode:

https://www.legacymusichour.com/2020/06/episode-225-noise.html

Episode 276: Repetition

The theme of this episode is repetition.  While video game music from the third and fourth generation, generally speaking, is repetitious by nature (or format or whatever), in Episode 276, Brent, Rob, and Gabe share specific pieces that employ a deliberate use of repetition as a motivated compositional device.  Does that make sense?  Full track listing below.

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

Alien 3 - Matt Furniss - Stage One - Probe Entertainment/Arena - Genesis - 1992

Gunple: Gunman’s Proof - unknown - Wood Tower - Lenar/ASCII Entertainment - Super Famicom - 1997

Arrow Flash - Hanauri Musume - Stage 3-2 - ITL/Renovation - Genesis - 1990

Pulseman - Junichi Masuda - Voltage Algorithm - Game Freak - Mega Drive - 1994

Faceball 2000 - David Whittaker, Darren Stone (arr.) - Title Screen - Xanth Software/Riverhillsoft - Game Gear (Japan) - 1993

Zombie Nation - Norio Nakagata - Delusion (Round 3-2) - KAZe/Meldac - NES - 1991

Mini-Yonku Let's & Go!! Power WGP 2 - Masaru Tajima - Character Presentation - Jupiter Multimedia/Nintendo - Super Famicom - 1998

Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair - Shinichi Sakamoto - Name Entry - Aicom/Sega - Mega Drive - 1990

Alien Syndrome - Takashi Horiguchi (Fumi) - Title Screen - SIMS - Game Gear (Japan) - 1992

Power Drive - Kev Bruce - Placings - Rage Software/U.S. Gold - SNES (Europe) - 1995

Hurricanes - Andi McGinty (Andi) - Level BGM 1 (Lagoon, Jungle, Temple, Compound) - Arc Developments/U.S. Gold - Game Gear (Europe) - 1994

The Mahjong Touhaiden - Soushi Hosoi, Pirowo - Force of Tiger - Video System/Khaos - Super Famicom - 1993

Kat's Run: Zen Nihon K Car Senshuken - Yusuke Takahama, Satoshi Nagano, Michihiko Shichi - Menu Select - Atlus - Super Famicom - 1995

LMH Mixtape #224: Beyond 16-Bit 6

It is time, once again, to break free of the third and fourth generation bonds, and venture forth into the land Beyond.  That's right, it's time for another Beyond 16-Bit episode.  Number six to be precise, and there's a lot of great music here to be enjoyed.  For example, golf games have always been a reliable source of great tracks, and that holds true in the "beyond" as well.  "Fujiyama Oriental Golf Club (Japan)" from Neo Turf Masters is a fantastically energetic and jazzy track with a splash of tropical flavor added in for good measure. 

Looking for something "beyond" yet still traditional sounding?  "World 2 (Platforming)" from Regular Show: Mordecai and Rigby in 8-Bit Land by the incomparable Jake Kaufman is a total banger, done in a classic 8-bit style.

How about some high octane "shoot them up" tracks?  Dimahoo and Sol-Feace bring all the fusion energy you'll need to complete your mission.

Additionally, you'll even find a couple tracks with vocals in this episode!  So, take a moment to enjoy this mixtape with its diverse selection of tracks that you wouldn't normally find in a traditional LMH episode.

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MANATREE'S AWARDS & COMMENDATIONS

Instant favorite: Under Defeat - Can’t Come Back? (Stage 1)

Another favorite: Shin Megami Tensei - Devas' Hall (Palace of the Four Heavenly Kings) 

So many favorites: Gunlord - End Credits

Too many favorites: Regular Show: Mordecai and Rigby in 8-Bit Land - World 2 (Platforming)

Track listing and original episode:

https://www.legacymusichour.com/2020/05/episode-224-beyond-16-bit-6.html

LMH Mixtape #223: Quarantined

This marked the first episode to go completely remote as a safety precaution during the early COVID-19 lockdown.  Not even a pandemic could stop the boizz though, because there is still plenty of great VGM to share.  Speaking of which, this free play mixtape doesn't miss a beat.  To start off, "Staff Roll" from Umi Tsuri Meijin: Suzuki Hen is a chill and relaxing track that features the sound of rolling ocean waves.  But don't get too relaxed though, because following that is "Ice Cave (Stage 6)" from Dragon Saber, which despite being an ice level, this track totally brings the heat!

"Silent" from Alien Soldier is a cool yet creepy piece that makes great use of the Mega Drive's sound capabilities, which is no surprise since it is composed by the legendary Norio Hanzawa.  Finally, what good mixtape would be complete without some classic golf tracks from games like Bandai Golf: Challenge Pebble Beach and Lee Trevino's Fighting Golf.  So grab your headphones (or not), quarantine yourself, and dive deep into this mixtape.

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MANATREE'S AWARDS & COMMENDATIONS

Instant Favorite: Dragon Saber - Ice Cave (Stage 6)

Another Favorite: Alien Soldier - Silent

Favorite from the future: Doraemon 4: Nobita to Toki no Okoku - In the Future

Track listing and original episode:

https://www.legacymusichour.com/2020/04/episode-223-quarantined.html

LMH Mixtape #222: You're Fired

This mixtape features all of the variety you've come to expect from a free play episode.  There's even a (legal at the time) modern NES track from the 2018 game Nebs 'n Debs which gets really funky and creative.  "Stage 1-2" from Alisia Dragoon makes great use of stereo sound with different elements bouncing back and forth between the left and right channels.  "Fired in the General Meeting 2" from Top Management II is the track that actually led to the theme of this episode.  Can you hear the exact "You're Fired" moment in this track?  You're at no risk of being fired though, because you're only job right now is to enjoy the music and you can easily handle such a task, can't you?

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MANATREE'S AWARDS & COMMENDATIONS

Instant Favorite: World Class Rugby - Main Theme

Another Favorite: Trinea - Shop

And another favorite: Alisia Dragoon - Stage 1-2

Track listing and original episode:

https://www.legacymusichour.com/2020/03/episode-222-youre-fired.html