Sinopsis
A podcast which shares, discusses and analyzes the best in video game music from all different generations. Topics of discussion include: composition, melody, harmony, chords and rhythm, as well as technical aspects, such as hardware limitations and production. Enjoy a new episode every Monday!
Episodios
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Episode 456: The Pilotwings Series
15/02/2021In this long-overdue episode, Karl & Will lift off with the relaxing and groovy music of the Pilotwings series! The guys explore how the music of this series evolved as well as stayed consistent from the SNES, to the N64, and the 3DS. Enjoy!
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Episode 455: Non VGM for VGM Lovers
08/02/2021In this very exciting and special episode, Karl & Will share an awesome playlist of...Non VGM that fans of VGM would love! This collection of hidden gems was the result of weeks of rabbit hole diving, and is sure to put a smile on your face. Enjoy!
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Bonus Episode: Get Bit
05/02/2021In this Bonus Episode, Karl shares his brand-new chiptune album "Get Bit" in its entirety! Enjoy a fun mix of chiptunes from systems such as the Genesis, SNES, TurboGrafx, and more! You can purchase this album here: https://supermarcatobros.bandcamp.com/album/get-bit
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Episode 454: Ys V: Lost Kefin, Kingdom of Sand
01/02/2021In this episode, Karl & Will focus on the awesome soundtrack to Ys Five! This Super Famicom score is a bit of a departure for the series in terms of style. Enjoy this spotlight on an underrated 16-bit gem!
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Episode 453: Favorites with Travis Anderson
25/01/2021It's time for another installment of Favorites with Friends! This time, Karl & Will welcome longtime friend and supporter of the show Travis Anderson. Travis brings in a wonderful playlist of some of his favorite VGM to share and discuss with the guys. Enjoy!
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Episode 452: The Ivalice Series
18/01/2021In this episode, Karl & Will focus on the Ivalice Series of games! This subset of Final Fantasy titles, starting with Final Fantasy Tactics, showcase the amazing compositional style and power of Hitoshi Sakimoto. Enjoy!
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Episode 451: Greatest Hits 2020
11/01/2021In yearly tradition, once again Karl & Will look back on the very best music that was played on the podcast in 2020! The guys notice that this installment may be the funkiest ever! Enjoy this collection of the cream of the musical crop. Here's to another wonderful year of VGM!
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Bonus Episode: Marcato Radio 23
04/01/2021It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some you've heard before, and some you have not. This time, the playlist features some leftovers from “Listener Show & Tell” and “Level One” episodes. Enjoy!
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Episode 450: Shooting the Breeze
28/12/2020In this relaxing Season Finale, Karl & Will shoot the breeze and reflect on 2020, play a round of Name That Tune, answer listener questions, and share a few fun VGM tracks. Enjoy and Happy Holidays!
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Episode 449: Original Showcase 18
21/12/2020It's time for another installment of Original Showcase! These episodes, done once a season, are when the guys share their own original music they have composed for various projects and albums. Enjoy an eclectic mix of music by the Super Marcato Bros!
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Episode 448: Level One
14/12/2020In this exciting episode, Karl & Will present a collection of outstanding "Level One" VGM! These are all tracks that play during the first stage or area in a game. This is the second community playlist, in which all the music was chosen by members of the marcato discord. Enjoy!
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Episode 447: Mamoru Has Been Cursed!
07/12/2020In this episode, Karl & Will focus on the obscure yet amazing FM-Synth soundtrack to Mamoru Has Been Cursed! The music to this arcade shoot-em-up game, composed by Yousuke Yasui, is a colorful delight in just about every way. Enjoy!
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Bonus Episode: Marcato Radio 22
30/11/2020It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Many you've heard before, and some you have not. This time, the playlist features a heavy dose of Nintendo. Enjoy!
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Episode 446: Kirby Star Allies
23/11/2020For the final week of Nintendo Month, Karl & Will shine a light on the exuberant and possibly overlooked score to Kirby Star Allies! The music from this 2018 Switch game in the long-running Kirby series is both familiar yet fresh. Enjoy!
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Episode 445: GameCube
16/11/2020For the third week of Nintendo Month, Karl & Will stroll down memory lane for some of the very best music on the GameCube! This beloved little cube saw some outstanding music that, many times, had to transcend the hardware limitations. Enjoy!
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Episode 444: The Women of Nintendo
09/11/2020For week 2 of Nintendo Month, the guys shine a light on the amazing female video game composers at Nintendo! From the NES all the way to the Switch, this is some of the best Nintendo music around. Enjoy this incredible playlist of VGM composed by these super talented women!
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Episode 443: Paper Mario: The Origami King
02/11/2020For the first week of Nintendo Month '20, Karl & Will spotlight on the incredibly vibrant, diverse and delightful score to Paper Mario: The Origami King! The score to this Nintendo Switch cross-genre game excels in every direction. Enjoy!
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Episode 442: Marcato Bros. 2020 Spooktacular
26/10/2020Just in time for Halloween, Karl & Will share a playlist of SPOOKY music by the Super Marcato Bros! And also play a Halloween rendition of Name That Tune! Enjoy this fun and special episode. Happy Halloween!
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Episode 441: Tecmo Games
19/10/2020In this energetic and fun episode, Karl & Will focus on the wonderful music of Tecmo games on the NES! This company is most known for their Ninja Gaiden trilogy, as well as a ton of great sports games. Enjoy this collection of outstanding, at times overlooked, 8-bit music!
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Episode 440: Back on the Water
12/10/2020In this very relaxing episode, Karl & Will "dive in" once more to a focus on water and underwater themed video game music! Enjoy some iconic and memorable water tracks, as well as some deep cuts you may not have heard before!