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

LMH Mixtape #269: Tracks That End

This episode had a fun theme: tracks that end.  Meaning, tracks that don't loop indefinitely.  That's right, you'll find a lot of title themes and ending/credits tracks here, as opposed to stage BGMs which usually loop.  "Opening" from Shadow of the Ninja is a great example of a title piece that can get you pumped to start a game.  And "Opening" from Track & Field on the Game Boy is another example of music with a strong ending that echoes out at the end.  Of course, one track's ending that needs to be mentioned is "Marginal Power (Title)" from Kaizou Choujin Shubibinman, which finishes with an amusing voice sample -so be sure to listen for that.  These tracks may all end, but the mixtape is just about to begin, and once it's all over, you can keep replaying it over and over again on loop indefinitely.  So, really, these tracks don't HAVE to end -it's up to you!

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MANATREE'S AWARDS & COMMENDATIONS

Instant favorite:  Shadow of the Ninja - Opening

Another favorite:  Track & Field - Opening

Favorite end:  Kaizou Choujin Shubibinman - Marginal Power (Title)

Track listing and original episode:

https://www.legacymusichour.com/2024/02/episode-269-tracks-that-end.html

Episode 289: Best Of Year In Review 14

You know the drill.  Brent and Rob share their top ten favorite newly discovered tracks that were played on the show over the past year.  Gabe does his top five.  You think there'll be some crossovers?  Partial track listing below.

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

Abadox: The Deadly Inner War - Kiyohiro Sada - Ending - ITL/Milton Bradley - NES - 1990

LMH Mixtape #268: Secrets

It's a secret to everybody.

Well... not everybody.  The LMH users know the secret to finding great music, because this week's mixtape is filled with lots of secret hits!  We start off with the cheerful and upbeat "Tea Time" from Panorama Cotton on the Mega Drive.  "Final Race" from Mini-Yonku Let's & Go!! Power WGP 2 on the Super Famicom features some excellent bass, and it's no secret that it's tenner material for sure.  And "Stage 6: Purple Cave" from Coryoon: Child of Dragon has a very infectious melody with lots of catchy parts that will secretly stick in your mind.

It's safe to say the secret is out, so it's time to hit play and hear this latest mixtape out!

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MANATREE'S AWARDS & COMMENDATIONS

Instant favorite: Hana Taaka Daka!? - Chieko

Second favorite: Mini-Yonku Let's & Go!! Power WGP 2 - Final Race

Another favorite: F-1 Sensation - Menu

Secret fourth favorite: Coryoon: Child of Dragon - Stage 6: Purple Cave

Track listing and original episode:

https://www.legacymusichour.com/2024/01/episode-268-secrets.html

LMH Mixtape #267: Wishing There Was More

Have you've ever listened to a track and liked it, but wished there was more?  That was the theme for this episode.  For example, the short, twenty second long track from Gomola Speed sounds like the beginning of an 80's goth or new wave track.  While still good on its own, it leaves you wishing there was just a bit more.  Of course, these opinions are all subjective.  So, do you agree?  Do these tracks leave you wanting more, or do they feel complete?  If you finish this mixtape and wish there was a little more, feel free to hit restart, and play it again!

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MANATREE'S AWARDS & COMMENDATIONS

Instant favorite: Dragon Fighter - Stage 1

Second favorite: Gomola Speed - Act 1, 2, 9, 10, 14, 18, 19

Still wanting more: Kirby's Block Ball - Stage 7

Track listing and original episode:

https://www.legacymusichour.com/2023/12/episode-267-wishing-there-was-more.html