Episode 269: Tracks That End

This episode features only video game music compositions that do not continuously loop.  That is, there's a definite end to all of the pieces here, which is not the usual case for game music of the third and fourth generation.  Full track listing below.

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

Super Tetris 3 - Shigemitsu Goto (SIR-1008) - Moonlight Castle (Sparkliss Credits) - Tose/BPS - Super Famicom - 1994

21 Emon: Mezase! Hotel Ou - Hiroko Takagi, Sokichi Mizusawa, Shun Yahiro, Jin Iida, Kira, Norihiko Nakajima, Toshihiko Mizuta, Ito Yamashita - Title - NEC - PC Engine - 1994

Kaizou Choujin Shubibinman - Hiroshi Taguchi (GOBLIN) - Marginal Power (Title) - NCS - PC Engine - 1989

Neutopia - Tomotsune Maeno - Title - Hudson Soft - TurboGrafx-16 - 1990

Soldam - Yasuyuki Suzuki, Atsuyoshi Isemura - Title - Jaleco - arcade (Japan) - 1992

Shadow of the Ninja - Iku Mizutani, Kouichi Yamanishi - Opening - Natsume - NES - 1990

Track & Field - Akihiro Juichiya - Opening - Konami - Game Boy - 1992

Head Buster - Hiroshi Fujioka - Ending Credits - Winds/NCS - Game Gear (Japan) - 1991

Asameshimae Nyanko - Eiji Hirasawa, Toyakazu Nagaishi - Title - J-Force/Zamuse - Super Famicom - 1994

Aztec Adventure - Chikako Kamatani - Title Screen - Sega - Sega Master System - 1988

Leading Company - Yoshihisa Tomabechi, Bruce Williamson (improvised solo) - Toma’s bossa - Koei - Super Famicom - 1993

Crystal Warriors - Yukifumi Makino (Macky) - Credits - Sega - Game Gear - 1991

Soldier Blade - Keita Hoshi, Makiko Tanifuji - Ending - Hudson Soft - TurboGrafx-16 - 1992

LMH Mixtape #201: TurboGrafx-16 2

The TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine (and SuperGrafx) has so much great music that the boizz dedicated a second full episode to showcase what the system had to offer, and there is certainly a lot here to enjoy.  The deep synth bass on "In-Game 1" from Break In is so smooth and grooving, you can almost get lost in it.  In "Sphere 4" from Neutopia II, listen for the creative use of what you might describe as a "bloop" or bubble sound with reverb on it, which perfectly accents the track.  “Final Take Off” from After Burner II is the quintessential 80's movie power track to get you pumped up.  So, dive into this mixtape and see what the TG-16 is capable of.

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MANATREE'S AWARDS & COMMENDATIONS

Instant favorite: After Burner II - Final Take Off

Another favorite: Break In - In-Game 1

So many favorites it's hard to pick: Neutopia II - Sphere 4

Track listing and original episode:

https://www.legacymusichour.com/2018/06/episode-201-turbografx-16-2.html

LMH Mixtape #200: Episode 200! (Live)

Ladies and gentlemen, put your hands together for the moment you've all been waiting for... The Legacy Music Hour, Episode 200 Live Special!  The boizz celebrated their 200th episode with a live audience of LMH users, special guests, and of course lots of hot VGM jams to share with everyone.  There's all the variety you've come to expect, including a catchy track from the late-release Famicom game: Navy Blue.  There were also some fantastic baseball tracks, proving once again that sports games can still hit those home runs.  So, don't sit on the bench for this mixtape, or you'll be sentenced to five lives of Time Lord penance!

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MANATREE'S AWARDS & COMMENDATIONS

Instant favorite: Touge Densetsu: Saisoku Battle - gameplay

Another favorite: Navy Blue - Board Theme

Classic sports game music: Nantettatte!! Baseball - gameplay

Track listing and original episode:

https://www.legacymusichour.com/2018/05/episode-200-episode-200-live.html

LMH Mixtape #199: Mmm Poppin'

We've gone from shirt popping in the last episode to mmm poppin' in this one.  The track “Brawing Up” from Battle Mania: Daiginjou is a fully pumped jam that will get you absolutely energized, while conversely, “Luis” from Leading Company has a smooth, laid back jazz style, reminiscent of Bob James' music from Taxi.  That's just a couple of the totally mmm poppin' tracks you'll find in this mixtape.

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MANATREE'S AWARDS & COMMENDATIONS

Instant favorite: Dragon Spirit - Cave Road (Area 5)

Another instant favorite: Umihara Kawase - Umibe Theme

A town I want to visit: Kouryuu Densetsu Villgust Gaiden - Town

Track listing and original episode:

https://www.legacymusichour.com/2018/04/episode-199-mmm-poppin.html

LMH Mixtape #198: Shirt Popping

These tracks are so hot you'll need to pop your shirt just to cool off.  Olein Cavern from Socket has notes of Sonic the Hedgehog, while In-Game 2 from Aoi Blink has a bit of a sitcom feel with some fun little solos.  Impending Danger from Magic Sword has both a super cool and funky sound, while also conveying a sense of dread.  This mix is so full of great tracks (and variety), you might just wear out collar from popping too much!  New shirt alert!

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MANATREE'S AWARDS & COMMENDATIONS

The secret is in the Saus: The Great Battle IV - Water World Saus

Personal nostalgia award: Magic Sword - Impending Danger

Most relaxing: Aoi Blink - In-Game 2

Track listing and original episode:

https://www.legacymusichour.com/2018/03/episode-198-shirt-popping.html