The Legacy Music Hour Video Game Music Podcast

You don't need to hack the system to access these great tracks.  They've been compiled into this convenient mixtape, just for you!  There's a lot to explore here, starting with a pumped up piece from the run-and-gun game Ranger X.  Ending 2 (The End) from Don Doko Don 2 is a triumphant and whimsical Famicom tune and Emerald Forest from Socket for the Genesis is fantastic -listen

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

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. Download and listen NOWGame - Composer - Track - Company - Console - Year (North American release unless otherwise indicated)Mamono Hunter Yohko: Dai 7 no Keishou - Keiichi Yamamoto

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 (

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

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

It's another classic free play with all the variety you expect.  Starting off with Falsion, a Famicom Disk System game, you get a quality third gen style piece.  "Main Theme" from Metal Fangs for the Mega Drive is short but builds tension in a fantastic way.  "Credits" from the PC Engine game 1943 Kai is a total jam that will stick with you.  And that's just a taste of what to

The topic of this episode is “interesting” music, whatever that means.  It’s kind of open to interpretation, but if you really get down to it, it basically means good tracks in an unusual way.  Along with the music, you get a couple nice morse code solos, Rob tries out some Seinfeld-esque stand-up comedy, and there's a listening appreciation session to at least one emergency test

OK, LMH user, your showcase is a fully loaded mixtape featuring all your favorites hits.  First, we'll be sending you on an all expenses paid vacation to the insect world of Insector X with "Grooving Diver (Round 3: City Area)".  After that, you can relax to the calming tones of "Let’s Play!" from Gamble Hourouki.  Of course, no showcase would be complete without some treasure and

The puzzles are solved, the villain is slain, and the credits are about to roll.  You know what that means...it's time for some ending music!  Sometimes triumphant, sometimes melancholic, but always a treat.  A good ending track can take you on a journey remembering everything you experienced throughout the game.  And though the game may be over, the totally bonk jams are just

On the rare occasion the Legacy Music Hour goes beyond the fourth generation for an episode.  But on this rarest of occasions, they did back-to-back Beyond 16-Bit episodes.  Somehow, even in an episode with relaxed rules for what tracks are legal to play, an illegal track slipped though, as "Jewelry (Prize Cue 1989)" from Wheel of Fortune on Sega CD was a previously existing track, not

For Episode 285, Rob purposely picked all Sega console tracks, but by coincidence and by accident, Brent picked all Nintendo console tracks, so it ended up being an accidental Sega versus Nintendo showcase.  Other than, Brent and Rob look at some suggestive artwork and then try to recreate it for the episode photo.  Full track listing below. Download and listen NOWGame - Composer - Track

While some of the tracks in this mixtape may *sound* like they're from the third or fourth generation, this is in fact a Beyond 16-Bit episode (the eighth one to be precise).  These episodes are a way for the boizz to share modern VGM finds that wouldn't normally be LMH legal.  As you'll see from tracks like "Saved the Moon (Alt. Ending/Credits)" from Elechead or "Marsh" from Lizard,

Another LMH year comes to a close, and it's time again for the Best Of Year In Review.  Brent and Rob count down their top six tracks of the year and Gabe counts down his top three.  Will there be any overlaps this time?  Either way, you know these are all going to be "Tenners"... or would it be "Sixers" this time? Download and listen NOWMANATREE'S AWARDS & COMMENDATIONSNo

Blues Progressions was the theme of Episode 253.  A classic chord progression used in blues music as well as many other genres such as pop, rock and jazz.  While the chord progression is used in blues music, that doesn't mean it necessarily sounds "bluesy."  For example, "Wily Tower: Wily Tower 3" from RockMan: Mega World features the progression, but stylistically is more pop-rock

The music on this installment of the Legacy Music Hour might be too good to listen to while doing other things like entering your initials, but you’ll be alright.  In Episode 284, Brent clears up some mistakes made on last month’s episode, Jim Varney impressions are made, and a new design for the SNES logo is conceived, which you can see below after the track listing and in the episode

Dear......my brother.  I hope this letter finds you well.  Please find enclosed a brand new mixtape!  I hope you enjoy these totally bonk tracks.  They include "Mechanical Castle (Inside the Castle)" from Ganbare Goemon 2, which is a very fun and energetic jam.  Also included is a pumped up motivating track, "Progression (Stage 3)" from Final Soldier for the PC Engine.&

A lot of great tracks on Episode 251.  Starting things off is "Unused 1" from Choujikuu Yousai Macross: Scrambled Valkyrie, which features some really cool orchestra hits and a very catchy beat.  "5 Minute Score Attack" from Coryoon: Child of Dragon has that motivating "get up and save the universe" sound that is common in shoot-them-ups, and also features some great rock style drums.&

All aboard!  You've got your ticket, and this mixtape is a non-stop thrill ride through the third and fourth generation of video game music, including:"Prime Blue" from Tenchi Souzou, also known as Terranigma outside of Japan, which has a mystical and magical sound with some really smooth bass guitar.  "Level 4" from Contra Force has that distinct Tomoya Tomita style which takes full

For Episode 249, the Legacy Music Hour returned to a classic genre: Sports!  This was the sixth time focusing on this topic, and once again it doesn't disappoint.  Getting pumped up for game night?  Check out "Prime Time Theme" from Prime Time NFL Starring Deion Sanders for some triumphant sounding NFL music.  "Events List" from Track & Field for the Game Boy is sporting

Some good tracks on this episode, definitely.  And it's not just themed "happy beginnings," okay?  It's happy beginnings and more -such as sad endings.  Also on this episode, user Hammock treats everyone to a smooth VGM Karaoke performance, so you gotta stay tuned for that.  Full track listing below. Download and listen NOWGame - Composer - Track - Company - Console - Year

Another traditional free play this week, so let's dive in.  We start things off with a PC Engine track "Story" from Aoi Blink which has a fun and carefree sound.  No time to relax though, because next up we're charging straight into "Stage 2: Military Fortress" from Super C which will get you pumped up.  We've also got some classic music from the great Nobuo Uematsu with "Shop"

For Episode 247, instead of the usual free play, the boizz returned to a classic topic: Racing Games.  This was their fourth lap around the course for this topic, proving there's still plenty of gas left in the tank when it comes to racing games. We start out with some classic Famicom tracks from Vs. Excitebike and Famicom Grand Prix: F1 Race.  We then move on to the Super Famicom with

Get yourself a shoe endorsement and put those shoes on, because we're about to hit the ground running with this mixtape.  Starting things off we have "Downhill," a high tension track from Winter Olympic Games: Lillehammer '94.  We keep the intensity up with "Report 1: The Ghost Train Bound for Hell at 24 o'clock" from GS Mikami: Joreishi wa Nice Body. After that we'll get a bit more

Even though this might seem like an Oscar-themed episode, which it is, the main focus is Super Famicom.  That's right.  All the tracks on this episode are from Japanese exclusive Super Famicom games.  And user Jared serves up another VGM Karaoke.  Full track listing below. Download and listen NOWGame - Composer - Track - Company - Console - Year (North American release