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 439: Mighty Switch Force
05/10/2020In this GROOVY episode, Karl & Will focus on the dancey and delectable scores to Mighty Switch Force 1 and 2, by the one and only Jake Kaufman! These 3DS/Wii U soundtracks are some of the most energetic, entertaining, and smile-inducing in all of VGM. Enjoy!
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Episode 438: Final Fantasy XIV
28/09/2020In this episode, Karl & Will focus on the massive and multi-faceted score to Final Fantasy XIV! Led by composer Masayoshi Soken, this MMORPG score has gone through quite an interesting journey. Enjoy this spotlight on some great FF music!
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Episode 437: Marcato Radio 21
21/09/2020It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some you may have heard before, and many you have not. How many tracks can you recognize? Enjoy!
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Episode 436: Listener Show & Tell 10
14/09/2020It's time for another installment of Listener Show & Tell! These very special episodes consist purely of tracks submitted by the wonderful listeners of the SMBVGMP! Enjoy an eclectic mix of great VGM both old & new!
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Episode 435: Ys Seven
07/09/2020In this episode, Karl & Will focus on the outstanding soundtrack to Ys Seven! A classic for the podcast in many ways, this score strikes a perfect balance of honoring the older VGM traditions while injecting a bit of modern flare. Enjoy some awesome Ys music!
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Episode 434: Tengai Makyou Zero
31/08/2020In this episode, Karl & Will focus on the incredible music to the very obscure and underrated Super Famicom game Tengai Makyou Zero! This evocative and emotional score is one of the most technically impressive ever seen on this system. Enjoy some fantastic VGM you probably haven't heard before!
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Episode 433: Batman Games
24/08/2020In this butt-kicking episode, Karl & Will focus on the very cool, dark and devious music of Batman video games! Enjoy this 8-bit-heavy playlist of fantastic music!
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Episode 432: Shoot 'Em Ups
17/08/2020In this exciting episode, Karl & Will explore some absolutely fantastic and fun VGM composed for Shoot 'Em Up games! Enjoy this killer collection of tracks spanning multiple generations!
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Episode 431: Persona 5
10/08/2020In this episode, Karl & Will focus on the funky, sexy and chilled-out score to Persona 5! Composed by series composer Shoji Meguro, this acid jazz-influenced score brings the emotions and the vibes. Enjoy!
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Episode 430: Marcato Radio 20
03/08/2020It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. A few you may have heard before, and many you have not. How many tracks can you recognize? Enjoy!
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Episode 429: Show & Tell 30
27/07/2020It's time for another installment of Show & Tell! Karl & Will each bring in their own playlist of tracks that the other hasn't heard. And in Show & Tell fashion, they duke it out in order to decide the track of the week. Enjoy an excellent, diverse collection of VGM!
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Episode 428: Reeeemix! 7
20/07/2020It's time once again to play nothing but outstanding video game remixes! This is a very popular and active community of VGM that the guys like to check-in with every year or so. Enjoy a diverse collection of outstanding remixes, covers and arrangements!
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Episode 427: Napple Tale
13/07/2020In this episode, Karl & Will focus on the gorgeous and eclectic score to Napple Tale! This was a Dreamcast game released only in Japan and composed by the incredibly talented Yoko Kanno. Enjoy some highly crafted VGM by one of the best living composers!
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Episode 426: Launch Games
06/07/2020In this exciting Season Premiere episode, Karl & Will explore the music of Launch Titles! These are games that many times have to show off what a new system is capable of. Enjoy some incredible VGM and interesting discussion!
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Bonus Episode: Downforce
29/06/2020In this exciting Bonus Episode, Karl & Carlos share and discuss their brand new project Downforce! This is a concept album that brings you to the thrilling world of a Racing Game. Enjoy the album as well as some insight into the making of it! You can download the album here: https://supermarcatobros.bandcamp.com/album/downforce
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Episode 425: Breakdown & Analysis 3
21/06/2020In this long overdue episode, Karl, Will & Marty finally present another installment of Breakdown & Analysis!! Once again, they thoroughly dissect 3 classic video game tracks. They discuss, in detail, the elements of each track such as the chord analysis, melody, form, arrangement and more. As well as break things down on the piano. Enjoy this educational Season Finale!
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Episode 424: Original Showcase 17
14/06/2020It'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 423: N64 Mystical Ninja Duo
08/06/2020In this episode, Karl & Will focus on the happy and groovy N64 soundtracks to Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon and Goemon's Great Adventure! The guys discuss how this music is a bit deeper than it may seem on the surface. Enjoy!
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Episode 422: Mega Man 7
01/06/2020In this episode, Karl & Will explore the exciting and perhaps underrated SNES score to Mega Man 7! The guys discuss how this score manages to carry the torch of the NES Mega Man music that came before, while also exploring its own sound as well. Enjoy!
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Episode 421: The Virtual Boy
25/05/2020In this episode, Karl & Will explore the best music from Nintendo's...quirky 3D system, the Virtual Boy. Although there weren't many games released for it in its short life span, there were indeed some real hidden gems to be found. Enjoy!