LMH Mixtape #21: Jeff van Dyck

Jeff van Dyck's music is some of the most instantly recognizable in 16-bit gaming, and for Episode 21, the boizz invited him on the air to explain why.  Jeff graciously accepted and dropped some serious knowledge about Super Nintendo and Genesis hardware, how their strengths and limitations affected his compositions, and whether or not he thinks his tunes have held up over time.  After you enjoy this skitchin' mix be sure to check out Jeff's current projects at www.jeffvandyck.com, because this guy is still doing awesome stuff!

NOTE TO THE DETAIL-ORIENTED:  In the original episode, a track from NBA Live 96 was played, which was actually composed by a different composer (Jeff pointed this out to Brent and Rob after the podcast was released), so that track was not included in this mix.

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KEYGLYPH'S AWARDS & COMMENDATIONS, JUST BECAUSE

Instant new favorite:  FIFA International Soccer - Title

Brewed new favorite:  FIFA International - Soccer Menu 2
Other brewed new favorite: FIFA Soccer 95 - Menu 4


Track listing (except for the NBA Live 96 track) and original episode:

http://legacymusichour.blogspot.com/2011/03/legacy-music-hour-episode-21-jeff-van.html

Episode 21: Jeff van Dyck

Brent and Rob conduct an interview with acclaimed video game music composer Jeff van Dyck.  He gives a fascinating look into composing 16-bit tunes as well as an explanation of the Genesis and SNES hardware.  This interview also features some of Jeff's greatest hits during the 16-bit era.  NOTE: Yes, The Legacy Music Hour is aware that they neglected to ask about the basketball games Jeff worked on.  ANOTHER NOTE: The Legacy Music Hour did not play a track from NHL 96, because it was later discovered that Jeff only composed music for the PC version, and not the Genesis or SNES versions.  Full track listing below.

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Game - Composer - Song - Company - Console - Year (the version we played was released)

FIFA International Soccer - Jeff van Dyck - Title - Electronic Arts - SNES - 1993

NBA Live 96 - Traz Damji - Title - Electonic Arts - Genesis - 1995

Skitchin' - Jeff van Dyck - Silken Liver Slipper - Electronic Arts - Genesis - 1993

Skitchin' - Jeff van Dyck - Cheese Grater - Electronic Arts - Genesis - 1993

FIFA Soccer 95 - Jeff van Dyck - Menu 3 - Electronic Arts - Genesis - 1994

FIFA International Soccer - Jeff van Dyck - Menu 3 - Electronic Arts - SNES - 1993

FIFA International Soccer - Jeff van Dyck - BGM 4 - Electronic Arts - Genesis - 1993

FIFA International Soccer - Jeff van Dyck - Menu 2 - Electronic Arts - SNES - 1993

FIFA Soccer 95 - Jeff van Dyck - Menu 4 - Electronic Arts - Genesis - 1994

FIFA Soccer 95 - Jeff van Dyck - Menu 5 - Electronic Arts - Genesis - 1994

Coach K College Basketball - Jeff van Dyck - Victory - Electronic Arts - Genesis - 1995