LMH Mixtape #263: Ballads

You would be forgiven for thinking the focus of this episode was ending music, which makes sense considering ballads are often used for ending tracks.  Ballads traditionally tell a story or narrative, and while these tracks are purely instrumental, they still convey a lot through emotion.  Whether it's an ending track to reflect upon your completed adventure, a specific character's theme, or simply the music that plays in a peaceful cozy village, a ballad can set just the right mood.  So raise your arms and sway them side to side, because it's time for a ballad-concentrated mixtape!

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MANATREE'S AWARDS & COMMENDATIONS

Instant Favorite: Kat's Run: Zen Nihon K Car Senshuken - Unused 5

Another Favorite: Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu - Ending

Most peaceful: Bounty Sword - Theme of Furis

Track listing and original episode:

https://www.legacymusichour.com/2023/08/episode-263-ballads.html

Episode 287: Buttz

In Episode 287, Brent, Rob, and Gabe talk about Rite Aid and John Williams.  Brent also tells Rob and Gabe about a dream he had.  And obviously, there's video game music!  Full track listing below.

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

Mamono Hunter Yohko: Dai 7 no Keishou - Keiichi Yamamoto - Scene 5: Snow and the Stars - NCS/KLON - Mega Drive - 1991

Mr. Nutz - Raphael Gesqua, Matt Furniss (arr.) - Volcano Underpass - Ocean - Mega Drive (Europe) - 1994

Hany on the Road - Atsuko Iwanaga (Ako Matsudaira), Yasushi Kawasaki (Manipii Kawasaki), Junya Kozakai - State of Mind - Arc System Works/Face - PC Engine - 1990

Mega Anser - Tadahiko Inoue - Title - Sega - Mega Drive Meganet - 1989

Flying Hero: Bugyuru no Daibouken - Mitsuhito Tanaka - High in the Sky ~ Act 6 - Sting/Sofel - Super Famicom - 1992

Isolated Warrior - Nobuyuki Shioda (Eden), Ryota Musha (Mush), Norio Nakagata (Mr. N) - Scene 04 - KID/NTVIC - NES - 1991

Dead Connection - Yoshiro Horie (Sousukun) - Staff Roll - Taito - arcade - 1992

Metal Fangs - Hiroshi Kawaguchi (H. M) - Racer Select - Victor Entertainment Software - Mega Drive - 1993

Legend of Illusion starring Mickey Mouse - Yayoi Fujimori, Kayoko Maeda, Shigenori Kamiya (Kamiya Studio) - Falls of Fortune - Aspect - Game Gear - 1995

Contra III: The Alien Wars - Miki Higashino, Masanori Adachi, Tachihi Iwase, Aki Hata - Point of Entry “Select The Landing Point” - Konami - SNES - 1992

Dynamite Headdy - Norio Hanzawa (NON), Katsuhiko Suzuki (Nazo² Suzuki), Aki Hata, Yasuko, Koji Yamada - Hustle Maruyama - Treasure - Genesis - 1994

Metal Marines - Hiromi Shibano (Shibanon) - Storyline - Namco - SNES - 1993

Lock On - Akihiko Mori (Don) - Special Mission 2 - Vic Tokai/Copya Systems - SNES - 1993

LMH Mixtape #262: Briefs

There's a lot to say about the music in this mixtape, but I'll try to keep it brief.  "The Final Space Fight (Stage 6)" from Falsion comes in strong with that iconic Konami sound we all know.  Following that, "Options Theme ~ City Area" from Kid Chameleon is a total funk-fest with some great slappin' crunchy bass similar to something you might hear in Toejam & Earl.  "Exodus (Round 1-2)" from Zombie Nation has a very rich sound, as often heard in games that came out late into the NES' lifecycle.  Rob even managed to find yet another unplayed Lightening Force track and while not a very long track, it still has that rockin' Lightening Force energy.  There's a lot of great tunes here to explore, so don't be surprised if it knocks your briefs off!

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MANATREE'S AWARDS & COMMENDATIONS

Instant Favorite: Zombie Nation - Exodus (Round 1-2)

Another Favorite: Falsion - The Final Space Fight (Stage 6)

Still finding more Lightening Force tracks: Lightening Force: Quest for the Darkstar - Omake 1

Track listing and original episode:

https://www.legacymusichour.com/2023/07/episode-262-briefs.html

LMH Mixtape #261: The Old West 2

After over two hundred episodes later, our cowboizz have rode back into town to share a second round of Old West tracks.  That means games or stages within games that have an Old West theme, and as you'll see, this waterin' hole hasn't run dry yet.

The journey begins with "Scenario 4" from Gunple: Gunman’s Proof.  This track features a great whistled melody which is a classic trait of Old West soundtracks.  "Face With Courage (Town Stage 2, Forest Stage 1)" from Sunset Riders has that iconic galloping beat, perfect for chasing down a train full of no good scoundrels.  "Wanderer" from Live A Live also has a great whistled melody, but in addition to that, listen for the fantastic use of church bells and a mouth harp to really give it that authentic old west sound.  So round up your posse, because we're hittin' the ol' dusty trail and hunting down some of the most wanted tracks in all the land!

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MANATREE'S AWARDS & COMMENDATIONS

Instant Favorite: Sunset Riders - Face With Courage (Town Stage 2, Forest Stage 1)

Another Favorite: The Lone Ranger - Outlaw Encounter

Wanted Dead or A Live: Live A Live - Wanderer 

Track listing and original episode:

https://www.legacymusichour.com/2023/06/episode-56-old-west-2.html

LMH Mixtape #260: Skins

Episode 260 is packed with so many great tunes.  From the start, we get a really fun track, "Balanced BGM" from the Sega arcade game Ace Attacker, which sounds bright and optimistic with a little attitude thrown in.  "One's Side" from Langrisser II is a great motivational piece with a driving beat that makes excellent use of the Mega Drive's musical capabilities.  That's followed by the absolute banger of a track, "Jungle Infiltration" from Snake's Revenge on the NES.  This is one of those tracks that exemplifies just how, pound for pound, Konami was putting out some of the very best VGM of all time.  All these tracks and more are waiting for your listening pleasure, so go ahead and hit play already!

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MANATREE'S AWARDS & COMMENDATIONS

Favorite: Snake's Revenge - Jungle Infiltration

Favorite: Ace Attacker - Balanced BGM 

Favorite: Youkai Buster: Ruka no Daibouken - Stage 2

Oops all favorites: Langrisser II - One's Side

Track listing and original episode:

https://www.legacymusichour.com/2023/05/episode-260-skins.html