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  • [Episode 29] It’s warm outside, the weather is perfect, and barSILENCE is greeting summer with a special Beach Day Mixtape episode!

    Come along and dive into this perfectly crafted video game music playlist for your ultimate beach day getaway. From tropical island tunes to relaxing seaside melodies, this mixtape captures a slice of summer and those perfect pixelated paradises that only gaming can make real.

    Grab your sunscreen, pop in your earbuds, and let the summer beats begin!

    Tracklisting:

    00:00:00 - Baby Dry Your Eyes (Dead or Alive Xtreme: Venus Vacation) [Hiroaki Takahashi]

    00:02:30 - Intro to Beach Day

    00:05:17 - Poka-Poka Island (Super Adventure Island 2) [Akihiro Akamatsu, Sachiko Oita, Shinji Nakaya]

    00:09:27 - Angel Island Zone - Act 1 (Sonic 3 & Knuckles) [Tatsuyuki Maeda, Sachio Ogawa, Masanori Hikichi]

    00:11:44 - Summers, Eternal Tourist Trap (Earthbound) [Akio Ohmori, Ritsuo Kamimura, Keiichi Suzuki, Hirokazu Tanaka]

    00:13:07 - Eden (Breath of Fire 3) [Akari Kaida, Yoshino Aoki]

    00:15:59 - Summer Bar (Day) (Garden Story) [Grahm Nesbitt]

    00:18:03 - Costa Del Sol (Final Fantasy VII) [Nobuo Uematsu]

    00:20:23 - Rookie Harbor (CrossCode) [Deniz Akbulut]

    00:22:36 - Royal City (The Legend of Dragoon) [Dennis Martin]

    00:25:09 - Sea Breeze (Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater) [Sergei Mantis]

    00:28:44 - Bubblaine (Super Mario Odyssey) [Naoto Kubo]

    00:32:42 - Sunday (Gran Turismo 5) [Taroma Koshida]

    00:37:24 - After This Island (On A Peaceful Island) (Suikoden Tactics) [Norikazu Miura]

    00:39:19 - Ukulele de Chocobo (Final Fantasy IX) [Nobuo Uematsu]

    00:41:36 - Dragon Roost Island (Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker) [Kenta Nagata]

    00:44:04 - Home (Day) (Miitomo) [Maasa Miyoshi, Daisuke Matsuoka]

    00:46:09 - Home In One (What The Golf?) [Sune Køter Kølster]

    00:47:43 - The Yaschas Massif (Final Fantasy XIII) [Masashi Hamauzu]

    00:49:45 - Roll Me In (Katamari Damacy) [Hideki Tobeta]

    00:55:33 - Ending: Pala Paya... Lounge Musique (Space Channel 5) [Naofumi Hataya]

    00:59:46 - Passing Breeze (Outrun 2006: Coast 2 Coast) [Hiro, Yasuhiro Takagi, Fumio Ito]

    01:05:24 - Staff Roll (Saturn Bomberman) [June Chikuma]

    01:08:16 - Outro

    01:10:16 - Vanishing Horizon (Ridge Racer) [J99]

    barSILENCE is a monthly podcast crafted to celebrate and explore the best video game music in the world! You’re here because you enjoy the same thing that I do, and I am grateful for that.

    If you want to become a member of the Legion of VGM, consider subscribing to the show on Patreon! As a thank you for subscribing, you get access to the exclusive Bonus Beats show each month! Click here to learn more!

    If you want to consider a one-time donation check out the Ko-Fi!

    Shout-outs to two fantastic friends of the show and members of the Legion of VGM:

    Shujin Academy VGM Club: The creatively themed episodes of this video game music podcast are the brainchild of the venerable Professor Tom. Please listen to and follow this excellent VGM Podcast!

    SuperPod Saga: This fantastic video game variety podcast hosted by Aaron, is a show on a mission to discuss every video game topic ever! Give it a listen and follow for weekly episodes!

    Connect with the show!

    Patreon - /barSILENCE

    Ko-Fi - @barsilencevgm

    Twitter - @barSilenceVGM

    Instagram - @barSILENCE

    Threads - @barSILENCE

    BlueSky - @barsilencevgm.bsky.social

    More ways to listen:

    Listen on the website - barsilence.com

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  • [Episode 28] This month on barSILENCE we’re Fighting in the Streets of Wood Oak City as we listen to the legendary soundtracks of Streets of Rage and Streets of Rage 2 on the Sega Genesis.

    These early '90s beat'em-ups set the standard for the genre with their stellar gameplay but even more so with their groundbreaking and innovative soundtracks!

    Tune in and listen to knockout tunes from these iconic games and uncover some of the musical influences of the famed Yuzo Koshiro the mastermind behind one of gaming’s most beloved soundtracks!

    Grab that ground chicken refill your health and let’s take on the evil Mr. X and save the city!

    Special shoutout in this episode to Game Composer, Chase Bethea for talking with me about our shared love of Streets of Rage and Yuzo Koshiro as I worked on this episode!

    Follow him on Twitter

    Check out his music on Bandcamp

    Tracklisting:

    00:00:00 - The Street of Rage (Streets of Rage) [Yuzo Koshiro]

    00:01:28 - Intro & Streets of Rage

    00:07:43 - Fighting in the Street (Streets of Rage) [Yuzo Koshiro]

    00:12:32 - Dilapidated Town (Streets of Rage) [Yuzo Koshiro]

    00:15:54 - The Last Soul (Streets of Rage) [Yuzo Koshiro]

    00:19:10 - Moon Beach (Streets of Rage) [Yuzo Koshiro]

    00:24:07 - Beatnik on the Ship (Streets of Rage) [Yuzo Koshiro]

    00:28:23 - Keep the Groovin' (Streets of Rage) [Yuzo Koshiro]

    00:31:36 - Attack the Barbarian (Streets of Rage) [Yuzo Koshiro]

    00:34:46 - Streets of Rage 2

    00:39:38 - Go Straight (Streets of Rage 2) [Yuzo Koshiro]

    00:42:57 - Ready Funk (Streets of Rage 2) [Yuzo Koshiro]

    00:44:42 - In the Bar (Streets of Rage 2) [Yuzo Koshiro]

    00:45:59 - Walking Bottom (Streets of Rage 2) [Yuzo Koshiro]

    00:47:59 - Slow Moon (Streets of Rage 2) [Yuzo Koshiro]

    00:50:18 - Dreamer (Streets of Rage 2) [Yuzo Koshiro]

    00:52:32 - Never Return Alive (Streets of Rage 2) [Yuzo Koshiro]

    00:56:07 - Wave 131 (Streets of Rage 2) [Yuzo Koshiro]

    00:59:12 - Under Logic (Streets of Rage 2) [Yuzo Koshiro]

    01:01:02 - Alien Power (Streets of Rage 2) [Yuzo Koshiro]

    01:04:07 - Outro

    01:06:14 - Good Ending (Streets of Rage 2) [Yuzo Koshiro]

    barSILENCE is a monthly podcast crafted to celebrate and explore the best video game music in the world! You’re here because you enjoy the same thing that I do, and I am grateful for that.

    If you want to become a member of the Legion of VGM, consider subscribing to the show on Patreon! As a thank you for subscribing, you will get access to an exclusive Bonus Beats show each month! Click here to learn more!

    If you want to consider a one time donation check out the Ko-Fi!

    Shout-outs to two fantastic friends of the show and members of the Legion of VGM:

    Shujin Academy VGM Club: The creatively themed episodes of this video game music podcast are the brainchild of the venerable Professor Tom. Please listen to and follow this excellent VGM Podcast!

    SuperPod Saga: This fantastic video game variety podcast hosted by Aaron, is a show on a mission to discuss every video game topic ever! Give it a listen and follow for weekly episodes!

    Connect with the show!

    Patreon - /barSILENCE

    Ko-Fi - @barsilencevgm

    Twitter - @barSilenceVGM

    Instagram - @barSILENCE

    Threads - @barSILENCE

    BlueSky - @barsilencevgm.bsky.social

    More ways to listen:

    Listen on the website - barsilence.com

    SuperPod Network - Video Game Podcast Network

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  • [Episode 27] This month on barSILENCE, we're returning to the streets of Ridge City once again, revving our engines and drifting through the incredible soundtracks of Rave Racer from the arcade and Rage Racer on the PlayStation!

    Get behind the wheel of the raving sounds of 1995's arcade perfection, Rave Racer, featuring the final Ridge Racer soundtrack by Shinji Hosoe, Nobuyoshi Sano, Ayako Saso, and the first appearance of Takayuki Aihara.

    Then, we'll tune into the new generation of breakbeat and grooving drum and bass sound from the 1997 PlayStation release of Rage Racer, composed by Hiroshi Okubo and Tetsukazu Nakanishi.

    Let it hit’em!

    Special shoutout in this episode to Fantikun for helping select a few tracks and carrying the torch for this series with me online!

    Follow them on TwitterListen to their awesome Youtube Playlists

    Listen to More Ridge Racer Music:Episode 12: Ridge Racer: Ridge City FM1

    Episode 13: Ridge Racer: Time Extended

    Tracklisting:

    00:00:00 - LINX ON (Rave Racer) [Shinji Hosoe - Megaten]

    00:00:49 - Intro & Rave Racer

    00:05:45 - EXH* NOTES (Rave Racer) [Nobuyoshi Sano - Sanodg]

    00:12:18 - Rare Hero 3 (Pacific Mix) (Rave Racer) [Nobuyoshi Sano - Sanodg]

    00:17:23 - Euphoria (Rave Racer) [Ayako Saso - Aya]

    00:22:21 - Heat Floor (Rave Racer) [Shinji Hosoe - Megaten]

    00:27:35 - Jazz Mission (Rave Racer) [Nobuyoshi Sano - Sanodg]

    00:33:13 - Blue Topaz (Rave Racer) [Takayuki Aihara - J99]

    00:38:15 - Rage Racer

    00:43:11 - Introduction (Rage Racer) [Hiroshi Okubo]

    00:44:01 - Rage Racer (Rage Racer) [Hiroshi Okubo]

    00:49:09 - Mathemabeat (Rage Racer) [Hiroshi Okubo]

    00:54:17 - Volcano Vehicle (Rage Racer) [Tetsukazu Nakanishi]

    00:59:25 - Lightning Luge (Rage Racer) [Tetsukazu Nakanishi]

    01:04:33 - Results (Rage Racer) [Tetsukazu Nakanishi & Shinji Hosoe]

    01:07:07 - Silver Stream (Rage Racer) [Hiroshi Okubo & Ayako Saso]

    01:14:22 - Outro

    01:16:28 - Deep Drive (Rage Racer) [Tetsukazu Nakanishi]

    barSILENCE is a monthly podcast crafted to celebrate and explore the best video game music in the world! You’re here because you enjoy the same thing that I do, and I am grateful for that.

    If you want to become a member of the Legion of VGM, consider subscribing to the show on Patreon! As a thank you for subscribing, you will get access to an exclusive Bonus Beats show each month! Click here to learn more!

    If you want to consider a one time donation check out the Ko-Fi!

    Shout-outs to two fantastic friends of the show and members of the Legion of VGM:

    Shujin Academy VGM Club: The creatively themed episodes of this video game music podcast are the brainchild of the venerable Professor Tom. Please listen to and follow this excellent VGM Podcast!

    SuperPod Saga: This fantastic video game variety podcast hosted by Aaron, is a show on a mission to discuss every video game topic ever! Give it a listen and follow for weekly episodes!

    Connect with the show!

    Patreon - /barSILENCE

    Ko-Fi - @barsilencevgm

    Twitter - @barSilenceVGM

    Instagram - @barSILENCE

    Threads - @barSILENCE

    BlueSky - @barsilencevgm.bsky.social

    More ways to listen:

    Listen on the website - barsilence.com

    SuperPod Network - Video Game Podcast Network

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    Terra Player App - VGM & Gaming Podcasts & More

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  • [Episode 26] This month barSILENCE is waggling our Wii-motes to the music of a few of the Channels on the Nintendo Wii!

    In the mid-2000s, the Nintendo Wii system music made sure that every game and non-game on the "little system that could" was a fun time for all ages!

    Get ready for a nostalgia-packed, motion-controlled, and chillaxing tour of the music from ten of the best Nintendo Wii Channels, composed by the legendary Kazumi Totaka.

    Tune in to these Channels and let’s jam!

    Tracklisting:

    00:00:00 - Start Wii (Nintendo Wii) [Kazumi Totaka]

    00:00:02 - Intro & Nintendo Wii Origins

    00:06:06 - Mii Channel Banner (Nintendo Wii) [Kazumi Totaka]

    00:06:10 - Mii Channel Medley (Nintendo Wii) [Kazumi Totaka]

    00:08:56- Check Mii Out Channel Banner (Nintendo Wii) [Kazumi Totaka]

    00:09:07 - Main Menu (Nintendo Wii) [Kazumi Totaka]

    00:10:10- Contest Menu (Nintendo Wii) [Kazumi Totaka]

    00:11:42 - Contest Winner Parade (Nintendo Wii) [Kazumi Totaka]

    00:13:08 - Submission Plaza (Nintendo Wii) [Kazumi Totaka]

    00:16:04 - Everybody Votes Channel Banner (Nintendo Wii) [Kazumi Totaka]

    00:16:08 - The Results Are In! (Nintendo Wii) [Kazumi Totaka]

    00:17:04 - Answering The Question (Nintendo Wii) [Kazumi Totaka]

    00:18:43 - Vote Results (Nintendo Wii) [Kazumi Totaka]

    00:21:16 - Wii U Transfer Tool (Nintendo Wii) [Kazumi Totaka]

    00:21:17 - Transfer Tool Menus (Nintendo Wii) [Kazumi Totaka]

    00:23:17 - Photo List (Nintendo Wii) [Kazumi Totaka]

    00:25:52 - Slideshow (Scenic) (Nintendo Wii) [Kazumi Totaka]

    00:31:36 - Wii Channels & Kazumi Totaka

    00:36:32 - Food Delivery Channel Banner (Nintendo Wii) [Kazumi Totaka]

    00:36:37 - Main Theme (Nintendo Wii) [Kazumi Totaka]

    00:40:03 - Ordering Party Food (Nintendo Wii) [Kazumi Totaka]

    00:42:41 - Ordering All Food (Nintendo Wii) [Kazumi Totaka]

    00:44:49 - Ordering Fast Food (Nintendo Wii) [Kazumi Totaka]

    00:47:08 - Confirmation (Nintendo Wii) [Kazumi Totaka]

    00:50:32 - Forecast Channel Banner (Nintendo Wii) [Kazumi Totaka]

    00:50:37 - Local Forecast (Daytime) (Nintendo Wii) [Kazumi Totaka]

    00:52:56 - Wii Speak Channel Banner (Nintendo Wii) [Kazumi Totaka]

    00:53:18 - Speaker Room (Nintendo Wii) [Kazumi Totaka]

    00:54:53 - News Channel Banner (Nintendo Wii) [Kazumi Totaka]

    00:54:57 - Global News View (Nintendo Wii) [Kazumi Totaka]

    00:58:22 - Slideshow (Daytime) [Kazumi Totaka]

    01:02:39 - Outro

    01:04:42 - Wii Shop Channel Banner (Nintendo Wii) [Kazumi Totaka]

    01:05:04 - Wii Shop Channel (Nintendo Wii) [Kazumi Totaka]

    barSILENCE is a monthly podcast crafted to celebrate and explore the best video game music in the world! You’re here because you enjoy the same thing that I do, and I am grateful for that.

    If you want to become a member of the Legion of VGM, consider subscribing to the show on Patreon! As a thank you for subscribing, you will get access to an exclusive Bonus Beats show each month! Click here to learn more!

    If you want to consider a one time donation check out the Ko-Fi!

    Shout-outs to two fantastic friends of the show and members of the Legion of VGM:

    Shujin Academy VGM Club: The creatively themed episodes of this video game music podcast are the brainchild of the venerable Professor Tom. Please listen to and follow this excellent VGM Podcast!

    SuperPod Saga: This fantastic video game variety podcast hosted by Aaron, is a show on a mission to discuss every video game topic ever! Give it a listen and follow for weekly episodes!

    Connect with the show!

    Patreon - /barSILENCE

    Ko-Fi - @barsilencevgm

    Twitter - @barSilenceVGM

    Instagram - @barSILENCE

    Threads - @barSILENCE

    BlueSky - @barsilencevgm.bsky.social

    More ways to listen:

    Listen on the website - barsilence.com

    SuperPod Network - Video Game Podcast Network

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    Terra Player App - VGM & Gaming Podcasts & More

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  • [Episode 25] This month barSILENCE heading to Planet Bomber with the incredible planet and genre-hopping soundtrack to Bomberman Hero for the Nintendo 64 by Master of VGM, June Chikuma.

    This versatile mix of Breakbeat, Drum & Bass, Acid House, and Trip Hop music come together perfectly in this soundtrack that has become legendary among fans of the game, and remains one of the very best on the Nintendo 64.

    Take a listen dive in and enjoy this one-of-a-kind soundtrack that was way ahead of its time in 1998!

    Tracklisting:

    00:00:00 - Foehn (Bomberman Hero) [June Chikuma]

    00:03:09 - Intro & Bomberman Hero

    00:08:02 - Supplement (Bomberman Hero) [June Chikuma]

    00:09:57 - Redial (Bomberman Hero) [June Chikuma]

    00:13:07 - Monogenic (Bomberman Hero) [June Chikuma]

    00:16:16 - Oropharynx (Bomberman Hero) [June Chikuma]

    00:18:14 - Cell (Bomberman Hero) [June Chikuma]

    00:21:23 - Dessert (Bomberman Hero) [June Chikuma]

    00:24:33 - Realtor (Bomberman Hero) [June Chikuma]

    00:27:42 - Fatidic (Bomberman Hero) [June Chikuma]

    00:30:53 - Bomberman Hero & June Chikuma

    00:34:17 - Wok (Bomberman Hero) [June Chikuma]

    00:37:26 - Mimesis (Bomberman Hero) [June Chikuma]

    00:40:36 - Tripod (Bomberman Hero) [June Chikuma]

    00:43:45 - Spiral (Bomberman Hero) [June Chikuma]

    00:46:54 - Landlord (Bomberman Hero) [June Chikuma]

    00:50:04 - Beak (Bomberman Hero) [June Chikuma]

    00:51:10 - Zip (Bomberman Hero) [June Chikuma]

    00:54:20 - Milky (Bomberman Hero) [June Chikuma]

    00:57:32 - Outro

    00:59:27 - Unknown (Bomberman Hero) [June Chikuma]

    barSILENCE is a monthly podcast crafted to celebrate and explore the best video game music in the world! You’re here because you enjoy the same thing that I do, and I am grateful for that.

    If you want to become a member of the Legion of VGM, consider subscribing to the show on Patreon! As a thank you for subscribing, you will get access to an exclusive Bonus Beats show each month! Click here to learn more!

    If you want to consider a one time donation check out the Ko-Fi!

    Shout-outs to two fantastic friends of the show and members of the Legion of VGM:

    Shujin Academy VGM Club: The creatively themed episodes of this video game music podcast are the brainchild of the venerable Professor Tom. Please listen to and follow this excellent VGM Podcast!

    SuperPod Saga: This fantastic video game variety podcast hosted by Aaron, is a show on a mission to discuss every video game topic ever! Give it a listen and follow for weekly episodes!

    Connect with the show!

    Patreon - /barSILENCE

    Ko-Fi - @barsilencevgm

    Twitter - @barSilenceVGM

    Instagram - @barSILENCE

    Threads - @barSILENCE

    BlueSky - @barsilencevgm.bsky.social

    More ways to listen:

    Listen on the website - barsilence.com

    SuperPod Network - Video Game Podcast Network

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    Terra Player App - VGM & Gaming Podcasts & More

    YouTube - Monthly Videos

  • [Episode 24] This month barSILENCE is gearing up for a sonic showdown featuring the electrifying and industrofunky soundtrack of Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 on PC!

    We’re listening to the musical genius of Frank Klepacki as we groove to this adrenaline-pumping and hard-hitting soundtrack that accompanies this best-selling real-time strategy game from Westwood Studios.

    Released in 2000, Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2’s gameplay has remained a favorite among fans of the genre and this wickedly great soundtrack is the perfect backdrop for the chaos of World War 3.

    Get the units ready and prepare yourself for this electro-metal meets funk masterpiece of war Command & Conquer style.

    THE INVASION HAS BEGUN!

    Tracklisting:

    00:00:00 - Grinder (Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2) [Frank Klepacki]

    00:02:26 - Intro: Background & Plot

    00:06:29 - Ready The Army (Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2) [Frank Klepacki]

    00:11:17 - Industrofunk (Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2) [Frank Klepacki]

    00:14:26 - Motorized (Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2) [Frank Klepacki]

    00:18:23 - Power (Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2) [Frank Klepacki]

    00:22:18 - Red Alert 2: 2001 & Success

    00:26:39 - 200 Meters (Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2) [Frank Klepacki]

    00:30:46 - Jank (Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2) [Frank Klepacki]

    00:34:29 - In Deep (Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2) [Frank Klepacki]

    00:37:49 - Burn (Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2) [Frank Klepacki]

    00:42:16 - Red Alert 2: Westwood Studios & Frank Klepacki

    00:45:11 - Destroy (Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2) [Frank Klepacki]

    00:50:13 - Blow It Up (Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2) [Frank Klepacki]

    00:53:22 - Fortification (Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2) [Frank Klepacki]

    00:57:18 - Hell March 2 (Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2) [Frank Klepacki]

    01:00:59 - Outro

    01:02:57 - Probing (Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2) [Frank Klepacki]

    barSILENCE is a monthly podcast crafted to celebrate and explore the best video game music in the world! You’re here because you enjoy the same thing that I do, and I am grateful for that.

    If you want to become a member of the Legion of VGM, consider subscribing to the show on Patreon! As a thank you for subscribing, you will get access to an exclusive Bonus Beats show each month! Click here to learn more!

    If you want to consider a one time donation check out the Ko-Fi!

    Shout-outs to two fantastic friends of the show and members of the Legion of VGM:

    Shujin Academy VGM Club: The creatively themed episodes of this video game music podcast are the brainchild of the venerable Professor Tom. Please listen to and follow this excellent VGM Podcast!

    SuperPod Saga: This fantastic video game variety podcast hosted by Aaron, is a show on a mission to discuss every video game topic ever! Give it a listen and follow for weekly episodes!

    Connect with the show!

    Patreon - /barSILENCE

    Ko-Fi - @barsilencevgm

    Twitter - @barSilenceVGM

    Instagram - @barSILENCE

    Threads - @barSILENCE

    BlueSky - @barsilencevgm.bsky.social

    More ways to listen:

    Listen on the website - barsilence.com

    SuperPod Network - Video Game Podcast Network

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    Terra Player App - VGM & Gaming Podcasts & More

    YouTube - Monthly Videos

  • [Episode 23] This month barSILENCE is breaking the speed of sound with the incredible beats of the first two Extreme-G games on the Nintendo 64!

    If you are a fan of futuristic racers, this long-dormant series is worth heading back to for its incredible sense of speed, awesome weapons, and cyberpunk futurism. Tune in for some of the absolute best trance, drum and bass, and jungle tunes that this roller coaster-like, speed freak frenzy on the N64 has to offer!

    Also, big-up to the composers behind two of my favorite soundtracks, Simon Robertson & Stephen Root!

    Prepare for the ride of your life!

    -------------Tracklisting:

    00:00:00 - sequence G - Desert I (Extreme-G) [Simon Robertson & Stephen Root]

    00:02:45 - Intro & Extreme-G

    00:07:12 - Space Station (Extreme-G) [Simon Robertson & Stephen Root]

    00:08:46 - Mines / Canyons I - Desert I (Extreme-G) [Simon Robertson & Stephen Root]

    00:11:28 - Mines / Canyons II (Extreme-G) [Simon Robertson & Stephen Root]

    00:14:24 - City I (Extreme-G) [Simon Robertson & Stephen Root]

    00:17:10 - City II (Extreme-G) [Simon Robertson & Stephen Root]

    00:20:05 - City III (Extreme-G) [Simon Robertson & Stephen Root]

    00:22:57 - Desert II (Extreme-G) [Simon Robertson & Stephen Root]

    00:25:47 - Extreme-G 2: Part 1

    00:29:30 - Carneth (Extreme-G 2) [Simon Robertson & Stephen Root]

    00:31:47 - Main Menu (Extreme-G 2) [Simon Robertson & Stephen Root]

    00:34:44 - Aquanor (Extreme-G 2) [Simon Robertson & Stephen Root]

    00:39:42 - Sensara (Extreme-G 2) [Simon Robertson & Stephen Root]

    00:44:35 - Tethra (Extreme-G 2) [Simon Robertson & Stephen Root]

    00:48:27 - Extreme-G 2: Part 2

    00:50:43 - Anville (Extreme-G 2) [Simon Robertson & Stephen Root]

    00:55:17 - Hydra Prime (Extreme-G 2) [Simon Robertson & Stephen Root]

    01:00:10 - Tox City (Extreme-G 2) [Simon Robertson & Stephen Root]

    01:05:04 - Cordilon (Extreme-G 2) [Simon Robertson & Stephen Root]

    01:09:03 - Eschaton (Extreme-G 2) [Simon Robertson & Stephen Root]

    01:13:48 - Outro & Ending Songs

    01:16:13 - Calm Down (View Results) (Extreme-G 2 - PC CD-ROM) [Simon Robertson & StephenRoot]

    01:18:56 - Lumania Landing Bay (Extreme-G 2 - PC CD-ROM) [Simon Robertson & Stephen Root]

    barSILENCE is a monthly podcast crafted to celebrate and explore the best video game music in the world! You’re here because you enjoy the same thing that I do, and I am grateful for that.

    If you want to become a member of the Legion of VGM, consider subscribing to the show on Patreon! As a thank you for subscribing, you will get access to an exclusive Bonus Beats show each month! Click here to learn more!

    If you want to consider a one time donation check out the Ko-Fi!

    Shout-outs to two fantastic friends of the show and members of the Legion of VGM:

    Shujin Academy VGM Club: The creatively themed episodes of this video game music podcast are the brainchild of the venerable Professor Tom. Please listen to and follow this excellent VGM Podcast!

    SuperPod Saga: This fantastic video game variety podcast hosted by Aaron, is a show on a mission to discuss every video game topic ever! Give it a listen and follow for weekly episodes!

    Connect with the show!

    Patreon - /barSILENCE

    Ko-Fi - @barsilencevgm

    Twitter - @barSilenceVGM

    Instagram - @barSILENCE

    Threads - @barSILENCE

    BlueSky - @barsilencevgm.bsky.social

    More ways to listen:

    Listen on the website - barsilence.com

    SuperPod Network - Video Game Podcast Network

    8Beats Radio - 24/7 VGM Music & Mixes

    Terra Player App - VGM & Gaming Podcasts & More

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  • [Episode 22] This month barSILENCE is welcoming the return of winter with another chilly playlist filled with the frostiest video game music out there!

    Let’s make our way through snowy forests and fields of silvery white while we listen to the extraordinary way video game music perfectly captures the experience of an icy landscape.

    Happy Holidays everyone!

    Listen to more Winter VGM: Winter Mix 1

    Tracklisting:00:00:00 - Snowy (Undertale) [Toby Fox]

    00:01:42 - Intro

    00:04:53 - Mystic Forest (Tales of Phantasia) [Motoi Sakuraba & Shinji Tamura]

    00:07:43 - Snowman Waltz (Momotarou Dentetsu Happy) [Kazuyuki Sekiguchi & Kazuaki Miyaji]

    00:08:54 - Pluto (Hiouden: Mamono Tachi Tono Chikai) [Motoi Sakuraba, Shinji Tamura, & Hiroya Hatsushiba]

    00:12:23 - Snow Passage Village (Ihatovo Monogatari) [Tsukasa Tawada]

    00:14:35 - Snowman (Earthbound) [Akio Ohmori, Ritsuo Kamimura, Keiichi Suzuki, & Hirokazu Tanaka]

    00:16:55 - Regional Forecast (Daytime) (Wii Forecast Channel) [Kazumi Totaka]

    00:19:38 - Ice Mountain (Super Mario Galaxy) [Mahito Yokota]

    00:21:05 - System Music: System Settings (TV) (Wii U System Settings) [Nintendo EAD]

    00:23:00 - Macalania Woods (Final Fantasy X) [Masashi Hamauzu]

    00:26:13 - Phendrana Drifts (Metroid Prime) [Kenji Yamamoto]

    00:29:57 - Loading Menu (Bomberman World) [Hironao Yamamoto]

    00:30:57 - Untamed Heart (Klonoa: Door to Phantomile) [Eriko Imura]

    00:36:48 - Lost Paintings (Castlevania: Symphony of the Night) [Michiru Yamane]

    00:38:27 - Still of the Night (Secret of Mana) [Hiroki Kikuta]

    00:43:28 - Wandering (Final Fantasy X) [Masashi Hamauzu]

    00:48:01 - Snow Ruins (Rune Factory Frontier) [Tomoko Morita]

    00:52:38 - Cave (The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild) [Yasuaki Iwata]

    00:55:33 - Snowy Mount Valac (Night) (Xenoblade Chronicles) [ACE+]

    00:58:38 - The Frostlands (Octopath Traveler) [Yasunori Nishiki]

    01:02:53 - October Child (Napple Tale: Arsia in Daydream) [Yoko Kanno]

    01:07:21 - Outro

    01:09:19 - Come Again to Christmas (The 3rd Birthday) [Tsuyoshi Sekito]

    barSILENCE is a monthly podcast crafted to celebrate and explore the best video game music in the world! You’re here because you enjoy the same thing that I do, and I am grateful for that.

    If you want to become a member of the Legion of VGM, consider subscribing to the show on Patreon! As a thank you for subscribing, you will get access to an exclusive Bonus Beats show each month! Click here to learn more!

    If you want to consider a one time donation check out the Ko-Fi!

    Shout-outs to two fantastic friends of the show and members of the Legion of VGM:

    Shujin Academy VGM Club: The creatively themed episodes of this video game music podcast are the brainchild of the venerable Professor Tom. Please listen to and follow this excellent VGM Podcast!

    SuperPod Saga: This fantastic video game variety podcast hosted by Aaron, is a show on a mission to discuss every video game topic ever! Give it a listen and follow for weekly episodes!

    Connect with the show!

    Patreon - /barSILENCE

    Ko-Fi - @barsilencevgm

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  • [Episode 21] This month barSILENCE is going bananas to the brilliant musical landscapes of the Donkey Kong Country games on the Super Nintendo!

    Let’s celebrate the 29th anniversary of the first game in the Donkey Kong Country series by jamming to the incredible soundtracks of famed Rare composers David Wise and Eveline Novakovic with a little help from Robin Beanland!

    Grab your bananas DK Barrels and keep an eye out for banana birds because we’re heading out into the jungles of DK Island swamps of Crocodile Isle and the forests of the Northern Kremisphere!

    Tracklisting:00:00:00 - Theme (Donkey Kong Country) [David Wise]

    00:02:03 - Intro & Donkey Kong Country

    00:06:56 - Simian Segue (Donkey Kong Country) [Eveline Novakovic]

    00:09:24 - Fear Factory (Donkey Kong Country) [David Wise]

    00:13:18 - Aquatic Ambiance (Donkey Kong Country) [David Wise]

    00:16:40 - Life in the Mines (Donkey Kong Country) [David Wise]

    00:21:01 - Funky’s Fugue (Donkey Kong Country) [Robin Beanland]

    00:23:11 - Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest

    00:26:50 - Opening Fanfare (Donkey Kong Country 2) [David Wise]

    00:27:02 - Lockjaw’s Saga (Donkey Kong Country 2) [David Wise]

    00:28:47 - Forest Interlude (Donkey Kong Country 2) [David Wise]

    00:33:19 - In a Snow-Bound Land (Donkey Kong Country 2) [David Wise]

    00:36:31 - Stickerbush Symphony (Donkey Kong Country2 ) [David Wise]

    00:40:58 - Mining Melancholy (Donkey Kong Country2 ) [David Wise]

    00:44:33 - Funky The Main Monkey (Donkey Kong Country2) [David Wise]

    00:46:11 - Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie’s Double Trouble

    00:48:51 - Dixie Beat (Donkey Kong Country 3) [David Wise]

    00:50:27 - Wrinkly 64 (Donkey Kong Country 3) [David Wise]

    00:52:01 - Sub-Map Shuffle (Donkey Kong Country 3) [Eveline Novakovic]

    00:54:15 - Frosty Frolics (Donkey Kong Country 3) [Eveline Novakovic]

    00:56:41 - Water World (Donkey Kong Country 3) [Eveline Novakovic]

    00:59:39 - Crystal Chasm (Donkey Kong Country 3) [Eveline Novakovic]

    01:01:10 - Cavern Caprice (Donkey Kong Country 3) [Eveline Novakovic]

    01:03:38 - Hot Pursuit (Donkey Kong Country 3) [Eveline Novakovic]

    01:06:54 - Rockface Rumble (Donkey Kong Country 3) [Eveline Novakovic]

    01:09:26 - Rocket Run (Donkey Kong Country 3) [Eveline Novakovic]

    01:11:37 - Outro

    01:13:27 - Disco Train (Donkey Kong Country 2) [David Wise]

    barSILENCE is a monthly podcast crafted to celebrate and explore the best video game music in the world! You’re here because you enjoy the same thing that I do, and I am grateful for that.

    If you want to become a member of the Legion of VGM, consider subscribing to the show on Patreon! As a thank you for subscribing, you will get access to an exclusive Bonus Beats show each month! Click here to learn more!

    If you want to consider a one time donation check out the Ko-Fi!

    Shout-outs to two fantastic friends of the show and members of the Legion of VGM:

    Shujin Academy VGM Club: The creatively themed episodes of this video game music podcast are the brainchild of the venerable Professor Tom. Please listen to and follow this excellent VGM Podcast!

    SuperPod Saga: This fantastic video game variety podcast hosted by Aaron, is a show on a mission to discuss every video game topic ever! Give it a listen and follow for weekly episodes!

    Connect with the show!

    Patreon - /barSILENCE

    Ko-Fi - @barsilencevgm

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  • [Episode 20] This month barSILENCE is heading into the haunted mansion for another special Halloween-themed episode!

    Let's enjoy October's final day and listen to this haunting and spine-chilling playlist featuring 20 spooky, ghostly ominous, and spooktacular tracks to carry your flashlight to while darkness falls across the land!

    Happy Halloween!

    Listen to last year's episode:Halloween Haunts

    ‌Track Listing:

    00:00:00 - The Church (Mortal Kombat 3) [Dan Forden]

    00:01:54 - Intro - Halloween Haunts 2

    00:05:32 - Mantis' Hymn (Metal Gear Solid) [KCE Japan Sound Team]

    00:08:22 - House of the Dead (Addams Family Values) [Keith Tinman]

    00:13:04 - Tower of Science (Castlevania 64) [Masahiko Kimura, Motoaki Furukawa, Mariko Egawa]

    00:15:39 - Credits (Command & Conquer Red Alert 2 - Yuris Revenge) [Frank Klepacki]

    00:17:27 - Annex - Silent Madness (Castlevania 64) [Masahiko Kimura, Motoaki Furukawa, Mariko Egawa]

    00:19:56 - Abandoned Pit (Castlevania Symphony of the Night) [Michiru Yamane]

    00:22:07 - The Front Hall (Resident Evil 2) [Masami Ueda]

    00:23:39 - Time (Deep Fear) [Kenji Kawai]

    00:26:46 - Dungeon 5 (Eye of the Beholder) [Yuzo Koshiro, Motohiro Kawashima]

    00:29:26 - The Future Starts With You (Portal 2) [Mike Morasky]

    00:32:32 - Postgasse (Killer7) [Masafumi Takada]

    00:35:44 - Breeze - in Monochrome Night (Silent Hill 3) [Akira Yamaoka]

    00:39:58 - Great Demon World Forest (Shadows of the Damned) [Akira Yamaoka]

    00:41:51 - So Cold His Heart (Alan Wake's American Nightmare) [Petri Alanko]

    00:43:53 - Forrest Kaysen (Deadly Premonition) [Riyou Kinugasa, Takuya Kobayashi, Hiromi Mizutani]

    00:46:45 - Brahman (Parasite Eve 2) [Naoshi Mizuta]

    00:50:00 - Invasion of the Zombie Hoarder (State of Decay) [Jesper Kyd]

    00:52:22 - Lifeline: Army Zombie (State of Decay (Year-One Survival Edition) [Jesper Kyd]

    00:54:57 - Outro

    00:57:01 - Tooth & Claw (Killer Instinct: Killer Cuts) [Robin Beanland]

    barSILENCE is a monthly podcast crafted to celebrate and explore the best video game music in the world! You’re here because you enjoy the same thing that I do, and I am grateful for that.

    If you want to become a member of the Legion of VGM, consider subscribing to the show on Patreon! As a thank you for subscribing, you will get access to an exclusive Bonus Beats show each month! Click here to learn more!

    If you want to consider a one time donation check out the Ko-Fi!

    Shout-outs to two fantastic friends of the show and members of the Legion of VGM:

    Shujin Academy VGM Club: The creatively themed episodes of this video game music podcast are the brainchild of the venerable Professor Tom. Please listen to and follow this excellent VGM Podcast!

    SuperPod Saga: This fantastic video game variety podcast hosted by Aaron, is a show on a mission to discuss every video game topic ever! Give it a listen and follow for weekly episodes!

    Connect with the show!

    Patreon - /barSILENCE

    Ko-Fi - @barsilencevgm

    Twitter - @barSilenceVGM

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    BlueSky - @barsilencevgm.bsky.social

    More ways to listen:

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  • [Episode 19] This month barSILENCE is shifting into high gear as we return to the race for an episode about the music of Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec and Grand Turismo 4 on the PlayStation 2.

    To celebrate the release of the Gran Turismo movie, we’re listening to the vibing music of series regular Isamu Ohira, and the thrilling and rocking tunes of Masahiro Andoh!

    Let’s hop into the driver’s seat and turn up the volume because we’re hitting the open road with the two best-selling Real Driving Simulators in the series!

    Listen to the first episode in the series: Gran Turismo: Spec 1

    ‌Track Listing:

    00:00:00 - Moon Over The Castle (A-Spec Mix) (Gran Turismo 3) [Masahiro Andoh]

    00:02:22 - Intro - Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec

    00:06:29 - Concentration (Gran Turismo 3) [Isamu Ohira]

    00:09:07 - First Attack (Gran Turismo 3) [Isamu Ohira]

    00:11:04 - Slipstream (Gran Turismo 3) [Isamu Ohira]

    00:13:26 - Gran Turismo 4: Part 1

    00:15:48 - Drive You Crazy (Gran Turismo 4) [Masahiro Andoh]

    00:18:28 - Vette Lug (Gran Turismo 4) [Masahiro Andoh]

    00:21:15 - Kiss You Good-bye (Gran Turismo 4) [Masahiro Andoh]

    00:24:46 - Gran Turismo 4: Part 2

    00:27:28 - The Drift Of Air (Gran Turismo 4) [Isamu Ohira]

    00:30:41 - The Motorious Zone (Gran Turismo 4) [Isamu Ohira]

    00:33:43 - From The East To The West (Gran Turismo 4) [Isamu Ohira]

    00:36:29 - Endless Journey Ver. II (Gran Turismo 4) [Isamu Ohira]

    00:39:06 - Mission Impossible (Gran Turismo 4) [Isamu Ohira]

    00:40:38 - Gran Turismo 4: Part 3

    00:43:09 - Light Velocity Ver.II (Gran Turismo 4) [Isamu Ohira]

    00:45:24 - Hypnosis (Gran Turismo 4) [Isamu Ohira]

    00:47:06 - License Center (Gran Turismo 4) [Isamu Ohira]

    00:49:40 - Power & Speed (Gran Turismo 4) [Isamu Ohira]

    00:52:02 - Take Your Dream On (Gran Turismo 4) [Isamu Ohira]

    00:54:17 - Outro

    00:56:15 - GT Mode 5 (Gran Turismo 4) [Isamu Ohira]

    barSILENCE is a monthly podcast crafted to celebrate and explore the best video game music in the world! You’re here because you enjoy the same thing that I do, and I am grateful for that.

    If you want to become a member of the Legion of VGM, consider subscribing to the show on Patreon! As a thank you for subscribing, you will get access to an exclusive Bonus Beats show each month! Click here to learn more!

    If you want to consider a one time donation check out the Ko-Fi!

    Shout-outs to two fantastic friends of the show and members of the Legion of VGM:

    Shujin Academy VGM Club: The creatively themed episodes of this video game music podcast are the brainchild of the venerable Professor Tom. Please listen to and follow this excellent VGM Podcast!

    SuperPod Saga: This fantastic video game variety podcast hosted by Aaron, is a show on a mission to discuss every video game topic ever! Give it a listen and follow for weekly episodes!

    Connect with the show!

    Patreon - /barSILENCE

    Ko-Fi - @barsilencevgm

    Twitter - @barSilenceVGM

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    BlueSky - @barsilencevgm.bsky.social

    More ways to listen:

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  • [Episode 18] This month barSILENCE is hopping into our Opel Speedster and racing through the streets of London, San Francisco, and Tokyo to the incredible soundtrack to Metropolis Street Racer on the Sega Dreamcast.

    The variety in this soundtrack is unmatched, and it was all created from the beautiful mind of the talented BAFTA and GRAMMY-nominated composer Richard Jacques.

    So let’s get in the driver's seat and hit the pedal to the metal with this sophisticated and phenomenal soundtrack and earn some Kudos!

    It’s not about how fast you drive, it's about how you drive fast!

    -------------‌Track Listing:

    00:00:00 - Am I Only Dreaming (Metropolis Street Racer) [Richard Jacques]

    00:03:35 - Intro - Metropolis Street Racer Part 1

    00:07:31 - Heartland (Metropolis Street Racer) [Richard Jacques]

    00:10:47 - Menu (Metropolis Street Racer) [Richard Jacques]

    00:15:57 - Push (Metropolis Street Racer) [Richard Jacques]

    00:19:02 - Metropolis Street Racer Part 2

    00:21:59 - Low Lights (Metropolis Street Racer) [Richard Jacques]

    00:26:13 - Outside In (Metropolis Street Racer) [Richard Jacques]

    00:30:31 - Think About It (Metropolis Street Racer) [Richard Jacques]

    00:34:21 - Metropolis Street Racer Part 3

    00:37:39 - You Can Love Me (Metropolis Street Racer) [Richard Jacques & TJ Davis]

    00:40:41 - Show Me Your Love (Metropolis Street Racer) [Richard Jacques & TJ Davis]

    00:44:07 - It Doesn’t Really Matter (Metropolis Street Racer) [Richard Jacques & TJ Davis]

    00:48:24 - Metropolis Street Racer Part 4

    00:50:56 - Intro (Metropolis Street Racer) [Richard Jacques]

    00:52:19 - Club Paris (Metropolis Street Racer) [Richard Jacques]

    00:55:33 - Overdrive (Metropolis Street Racer) [Richard Jacques]

    00:58:51 - Outro

    01:00:54 - Tokyo Bonus Track (Metropolis Street Racer) [Richard Jacques]

    barSILENCE is a monthly podcast crafted to celebrate and explore the best video game music in the world! You’re here because you enjoy the same thing that I do, and I am grateful for that.

    If you want to become a member of the Legion of VGM, consider subscribing to the show on Patreon! As a thank you for subscribing, you will get access to an exclusive Bonus Beats show each month! Click here to learn more!

    If you want to consider a one time donation check out the Ko-Fi!

    Shout-outs to two fantastic friends of the show and members of the Legion of VGM:

    Shujin Academy VGM Club: The creatively themed episodes of this video game music podcast are the brainchild of the venerable Professor Tom. Please listen to and follow this excellent VGM Podcast!

    SuperPod Saga: This fantastic video game variety podcast hosted by Aaron, is a show on a mission to discuss every video game topic ever! Give it a listen and follow for weekly episodes!

    Connect with the show!

    Patreon - /barSILENCE

    Ko-Fi - @barsilencevgm

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  • [Episode 17] This month barSILENCE is heading to Shine City, and jamming out to the unyieldingly cool and cyberfunky fresh soundtrack of Lethal League & Lethal League Blaze by the amazing indie developer Team Reptile.

    This stylish and ultra-fun projectile fighting game has an unbelievably awesome and unmissable soundtrack, that includes a list of mega composers like Hideki Naganuma, Frank Klepacki, Pixelord, Klaus Veen, and many more.

    ‌Track Listing:

    00:00:00 - Beverly Chills (Lethal League Blaze) [Aaron Evo]

    00:02:39 - Intro - Lethal League

    00:06:17 - Re (Lethal League) [Zeroscar]

    00:09:29 - Headbangeren (Lethal League) [Doctor Lazer]

    00:12:28 - Warp (Lethal League) [Doctor Lazer]

    00:13:59 - Urabon (Lethal League) [Grillo]

    00:17:12 - Lethal League Blaze Part 1

    00:19:40 - Shred (Lethal League Blaze) [B. Bravo & Lean Rock]

    00:22:20 - Nasty Lovers (Lethal League Blaze) [The Sleepers Recordz Ft. Nasty Den]

    00:26:47 - Scream (Lethal League Blaze) [Bignic]

    00:29:39 - Thuggin (Lethal League Blaze) [Doctor Lazer]

    00:33:04 - Snibbit (Lethal League Blaze) [Klaus Veen]

    00:36:18 - Lethal League Blaze Part 2

    00:38:45 - Ain't Nothin' like A Funky Beat (Lethal League Blaze) [Hideki Naganuma]

    00:45:27 - Decible (Lethal League Blaze) [Frank Klepacki]

    00:49:13 - Killa Swing (Lethal League Blaze) [Pixelord]

    00:52:35 - Outro

    00:54:31 - Ordinary Days V2 (Lethal League Blaze) [Klaus Veen]

    barSILENCE is a monthly podcast crafted to celebrate and explore the best video game music in the world! You’re here because you enjoy the same thing that I do, and I am grateful for that.

    If you want to become a member of the Legion of VGM, consider subscribing to the show on Patreon! As a thank you for subscribing, you will get access to an exclusive Bonus Beats show each month! Click here to learn more!

    If you want to consider a one time donation check out the Ko-Fi!

    Shout-outs to two fantastic friends of the show and members of the Legion of VGM:

    Shujin Academy VGM Club: The creatively themed episodes of this video game music podcast are the brainchild of the venerable Professor Tom. Please listen to and follow this excellent VGM Podcast!

    SuperPod Saga: This fantastic video game variety podcast hosted by Aaron, is a show on a mission to discuss every video game topic ever! Give it a listen and follow for weekly episodes!

    Connect with the show!

    Patreon - /barSILENCE

    Ko-Fi - @barsilencevgm

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  • [Episode 16] This month barSILENCE is hopping into our giant mech and engaging in Combat Mode, while we listen to the futuristic and mecha-electro soundtracks from the first five games in the Armored Core series.

    Whether you are new to the series, or an OG of the AC, and are getting ready for Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon, let’s connect to home base and jam out! Get battle-ready with the innovative, post-modern electronic sounds of this late 90s and early 2000s mech-building shooter by the famed developer, From Software!

    ‌Track Listing:

    00:00:00 - Shape Memory Alloys (Album Version) (Armored Core - PS1) [Keiichiro Segawa]

    00:01:53 - Intro: Armored Core & Armored Core: Project Phantasma

    00:05:26 - Fall Pipe (Armored Core - PS1) [From Software]

    00:07:27 - Mercury (Armored Core - PS1) [From Software]

    00:09:18 - Mai Tai (Armored Core - PS1) [From Software]

    00:11:16 - Junk Mail (Armored Core - PS1) [From Software]

    00:13:01 - Grip (Album Version) (Armored Core: Project Phantasma - PS1) [From Software]

    00:16:45 - Armored Core: Master of Arena

    00:19:31 - Resonance Dive (Armored Core: Master of Arena - PS1) [Tsukasa Saitoh]

    00:22:02 - Boil Down Aphid (Armored Core: Master of Arena - PS1) [Kota Hoshino]

    00:24:14 - X axis (Armored Core: Master of Arena - PS1) [Kota Hoshino]

    00:26:48 - Servizio (Armored Core: Master of Arena - PS1) [Keiichiro Segawa]

    00:28:57 - Ambiguity (Armored Core: Master of Arena - PS1) [Tsukasa Saitoh]

    00:32:07 - Smash And Grab (Armored Core: Master of Arena - PS1) [Tsukasa Saitoh]

    00:34:42 - Synoptic Dope (Armored Core: Master of Arena - PS1) [Tsukasa Saitoh]

    00:36:15 - Armored Core 2

    00:39:26 - RoboComBat (Armored Core 2 - PS2) [Mijk Van dijk]

    00:41:28 - Cord e (Armored Core 2 - PS2) [Tsukasa Saitoh]

    00:44:33 - Whiz Drop (Armored Core 2 - PS2) [Tsukasa Saitoh]

    00:47:46 - U-turn (Armored Core 2 - PS2) [From Software]

    00:50:44 - Frighteners (Armored Core 2 - PS2) [Keiichiro Segawa]

    00:53:31 - Armored Core 2: Another Age

    00:55:26 - In the Shell (Armored Core 2: Another Age - PS2) [From Software]

    00:58:40 - Waves (Armored Core 2: Another Age - PS2) [From Software]

    01:01:31 - Delta Ray (Armored Core 2: Another Age - PS2) [Tsukasa Saitoh]

    01:05:22 - The Groove (Armored Core 2: Another Age - PS2) [Tsukasa Saitoh]

    01:09:03 - Out of Control (Armored Core 2: Another Age - PS2) [Yuji Kanda]

    01:12:16 - Outro

    01:14:08 - Theme from Armored Core (Armored Core 20th Anniversary Soundtrack Box Set) [From Software]

    barSILENCE is a monthly podcast crafted to celebrate and explore the best video game music in the world! You’re here because you enjoy the same thing that I do, and I am grateful for that.

    If you want to become a member of the Legion of VGM, consider subscribing to the show on Patreon! As a thank you for subscribing, you will get access to an exclusive Bonus Beats show each month! Click here to learn more!

    If you want to consider a one time donation check out the Ko-Fi!

    Shout-outs to two fantastic friends of the show and members of the Legion of VGM:

    Shujin Academy VGM Club: The creatively themed episodes of this video game music podcast are the brainchild of the venerable Professor Tom. Please listen to and follow this excellent VGM Podcast!

    SuperPod Saga: This fantastic video game variety podcast hosted by Aaron, is a show on a mission to discuss every video game topic ever! Give it a listen and follow for weekly episodes!

    Connect with the show!

    Patreon - /barSILENCE

    Ko-Fi - @barsilencevgm

    Twitter - @barSilenceVGM

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    Threads - @barSILENCE

    BlueSky - @barsilencevgm.bsky.social

    More ways to listen:

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    This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

  • This month barSILENCE is busting out Super Arts and EX Specials while we listen to the knockout soundtracks of the trilogy of Street Fighter 3 games!

    These unbelievable jams from New Generation, 2nd Impact: Giant Attack, and 3rd Strike do not pull any punches! Come block and parry the bad vibes away with these sincerely amazing tunes composed by Hideki Okugawa & Yuki IwaiHADOUKEN!

    “Get addicted to the beat! Rhythm can be your friend too!” - Elena

    ‌-------------Track Listing:

    00:00:00 - Jazzy NYC - Underground Edit (Street Fighter 3: New Generation - Arcade) [Hideki Okugawa]

    00:02:40 - Intro & Street Fighter 3: New Generation

    00:07:07 - Good Fighter (Street Fighter 3: New Generation - Arcade) [Hideki Okugawa]

    00:10:21 - Sharp Eyes (Street Fighter 3: New Generation - Arcade) [Hideki Okugawa]

    00:13:36 - Tomboy (Street Fighter 3: New Generation - Arcade) [Yuki Iawi]

    00:15:30 - Street Fighter 3: 2nd Impact: Giant Attack

    00:18:16 - Funky Bay (Street Fighter 3: 2nd Impact: Giant Attack - Arcade) [Hideki Okugawa & Yuki Iwai]

    00:21:08 - Bottoms Up (Street Fighter 3: 2nd Impact: Giant Attack - Arcade) [Hideki Okugawa & Yuki Iwai]

    00:23:51 - São Paulo (Street Fighter 3: 2nd Impact: Giant Attack - Arcade) [Hideki Okugawa & Yuki Iwai]

    00:25:56 - Crowded Street (Drum & Bass Mix) (Street Fighter 3: 2nd Impact: Giant Attack - Arcade) [Hideki Okugawa &Yuki Iwai]

    00:28:47 - Leave Alone (UK House Mix) (Street Fighter 3: 2nd Impact: Giant Attack - Arcade) [Hideki Okugawa & Yuki Iwai]

    00:31:39 - Street Fighter 3: 3rd Strike - Part 1

    00:34:09 - China Vox (Street Fighter 3: 3rd Strike - Arcade) [Hideki Okugawa]

    00:39:06 - Snowland (Street Fighter 3: 3rd Strike - Arcade) [Hideki Okugawa]

    00:44:56 - Twilight (Street Fighter 3: 3rd Strike - Arcade) [Hideki Okugawa]

    00:48:57 - Street Fighter 3: 3rd Strike - Part 2

    00:52:23 - Let’s Get It On (Street Fighter 3: 3rd Strike - Arcade) [Hideki Okugawa & Infinite]

    00:57:25 - Spunky (Street Fighter 3: 3rd Strike - Arcade) [Hideki Okugawa]

    01:01:30 - Beats In My Head (Street Fighter 3: 3rd Strike - Arcade) [Hideki Okugawa]

    01:07:17 - You Blow My Mind (Street Fighter 3: 3rd Strike - Arcade) [Hideki Okugawa]

    01:12:52 - Outro

    01:14:36 - Jazzy NYC '99 (Street Fighter 3: 3rd Strike - Arcade) [Hideki Okugawa]

    barSILENCE is a monthly podcast crafted to celebrate and explore the best video game music in the world! You’re here because you enjoy the same thing that I do, and I am grateful for that.

    If you want to become a member of the Legion of VGM, consider subscribing to the show on Patreon! As a thank you for subscribing, you will get access to an exclusive Bonus Beats show each month! Click here to learn more!

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    Shout-outs to two fantastic friends of the show and members of the Legion of VGM:

    Shujin Academy VGM Club: The creatively themed episodes of this video game music podcast are the brainchild of the venerable Professor Tom. Please listen to and follow this excellent VGM Podcast!

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  • [Episode 14] This month barSILENCE is fighting the Mishima Zaibatsu to be the King of the Iron Fist like it's 1995, while we listen to the soundtracks of the Arcade and Playstation 1 versions of Tekken and Tekken 2!

    Let's dive into the catchy, bouncy, and energetic sounds of the Rave War from these genre-defining 3D fighters from the mid-90s. We'll hear the worldly-themed tracks of the original, alongside the character-based themes of the sequel that were composed and arranged by Yoshie Arakawa, Yoshie Takayanagi, Shinji Hosoe, Nobuyoshi Sano, and other members of the Namco Sound Team.

    These tracks are sure to get you ready for fisticuffs and throw your vanquished enemies off of a cliff!

    Track Listing:

    00:00:00 - Demo BGM (Tekken - Arcade) [Yoshie Takayanagi]

    00:00:20 - Intro & Tekken 1

    00:03:46 - Chicago, USA (Tekken - Arcade) [Yoshie Arakawa]

    00:05:27 - Windermere, UK (Tekken - Arcade) [Yoshie Arakawa]

    00:07:24 - King George Island, Antarctica (Tekken - Arcade) [Yoshie Arakawa]

    00:09:20 - Szechwan, China (Tekken - Arcade) [Yoshie Takayanagi]

    00:11:23 - Tekken 1 for PlayStation

    00:14:20 - Szechwan, China (Tekken - PlayStation) [Yoshie Takayanagi]

    00:16:53 - Marine Stadium, Japan (Tekken - PlayStation) [Yoshie Arakawa]

    00:19:01 - Kyoto, Japan - (Tekken - PlayStation) [Yoshie Arakawa]

    00:21:31 - Tekken 2 in the Arcade

    00:24:13 - Morning Field (Tekken 2 - Arcade) [Yoshie Arakawa]

    00:26:44- Devil Kazuya (Tekken 2 - Arcade) [Yoshie Arakawa]

    00:28:59 - The Head Shaker (Tekken 2 - Arcade) [Yoshie Arakawa]

    00:31:05 - Tekken 2 for PlayStation

    00:33:16 - Black Winter Night Sky (Tekken 2 - PlayStation) [Namco Sound Team]

    00:34:39 - Are You Ready? (Tekken 2 - PlayStation) [Namco Sound Team]

    00:36:17 - The Place, 1997 (Tekken 2 - PlayStation) [Namco Sound Team]

    00:39:08 - Nobody Catch Me (Tekken 2 - PlayStation) [Namco Sound Team]

    00:42:36 - Two Different Sides (Tekken 2 - PlayStation) [Namco Sound Team]

    00:45:54 - Silent Assassin - Cool Headed Mix (Tekken 2 - PlayStation) [Namco Sound Team]

    00:49:14 - Tekken Remixes

    00:50:05 - Windermere Deep Dub Explosion (Tekken UK Soundtrack) [DUBTRONIX]

    00:54:13 - Power Stadium (80s Mix) (Tekken UK Soundtrack) [Noboyoshi Sano]

    00:58:50 - Outro

    01:00:32 - Night in Chicago (Namco Game Sound Express VOL.17) [Shinji Hosoe]

    barSILENCE is a monthly podcast crafted to celebrate and explore the best video game music in the world! You’re here because you enjoy the same thing that I do, and I am grateful for that.

    If you want to become a member of the Legion of VGM, consider subscribing to the show on Patreon! As a thank you for subscribing, you will get access to an exclusive Bonus Beats show each month! Click here to learn more!

    If you want to consider a one time donation check out the Ko-Fi!

    Shout-outs to two fantastic friends of the show and members of the Legion of VGM:

    Shujin Academy VGM Club: The creatively themed episodes of this video game music podcast are the brainchild of the venerable Professor Tom. Please listen to and follow this excellent VGM Podcast!

    SuperPod Saga: This fantastic video game variety podcast hosted by Aaron, is a show on a mission to discuss every video game topic ever! Give it a listen and follow for weekly episodes!

    Connect with the show!

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  • [Episode 13] Right Racer Month continues! This is a special bonus episode featuring remixes of tracks from Ridge Racer!

    The songs in this episode come from extremely limited-run albums that featured original tracks from the game, as well as awesome remixes that you have likely never heard!

    Tune in and hear remixes by jungle and breaks legend Lennie De Ice & Armshouse Crew from the Ridge Racer NSM release in 1996, as well as grooving, jazzy, and nostalgic heavy remixes from the even more rare Ridge Laser laserdisc playthrough soundtrack!

    COME ON! PULL UP TO THE STARTING LINE AND REV YOUR ENGINE!

    -------------Track Listing:

    00:00:00 - Welcome RR 2.5 (Ridge Laser) [Shinji Hosoe]

    00:03:34 - Introduction: Ridge Racer NSM and Ridge Racer Albums

    00:06:23 - Rare Hero - Underground Mix (Ridge Racer NSM) [Lennie De Ice & Armshouse Crew]

    00:11:53 - Ridge Racer - Future Groove Mix (Ridge Racer NSM) [Lennie De Ice & Armshouse Crew]

    00:16:33 - Speedster - M.T. Mix (Ridge Racer) [Sampling Master B]

    00:21:27 - Rhythm Shift - Full Throttle Mix (Ridge Racer NSM) [Lennie De Ice & Armshouse Crew]

    00:26:29 - Introduction: Ridge Laser Album

    00:28:51 - Had gripped (Ridge Laser) [Nobuyoshi Sano]

    00:33:31 - RIDGE RACER (in the jazz groove) (Ridge Laser) [Nobuyoshi Sano]

    00:36:24 - Outro

    00:38:08 - Ridge Racer (RIDGE RACER USA Mix) (Ridge Racer 20th Anniversary Remix) [Hiroshi Okubo w/Takenobu Mitsuyoshi]

    barSILENCE is a monthly podcast crafted to celebrate and explore the best video game music in the world! You’re here because you enjoy the same thing that I do, and I am grateful for that.

    If you want to become a member of the Legion of VGM, consider subscribing to the show on Patreon! As a thank you for subscribing, you will get access to an exclusive Bonus Beats show each month! Click here to learn more!

    If you want to consider a one time donation check out the Ko-Fi!

    Shout-outs to two fantastic friends of the show and members of the Legion of VGM:

    Shujin Academy VGM Club: The creatively themed episodes of this video game music podcast are the brainchild of the venerable Professor Tom. Please listen to and follow this excellent VGM Podcast!

    SuperPod Saga: This fantastic video game variety podcast hosted by Aaron, is a show on a mission to discuss every video game topic ever! Give it a listen and follow for weekly episodes!

    Connect with the show!

    Patreon - /barSILENCE

    Ko-Fi - @barsilencevgm

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    YouTube - Monthly VideosbarSILENCE is a monthly podcast crafted to celebrate and explore the best video game music in the world! You’re here because you enjoy the same thing that I do, and I am grateful for that.

    If you want to become a member of the Legion of VGM, consider subscribing to the show on Patreon! As a thank you for subscribing, you will get access to an exclusive Bonus Beats show each month! Click here to learn more!

    Shout-outs to two fantastic friends of the show and members of the Legion of VGM:

    Shujin Academy VGM Club: The creatively themed episodes of this video game music podcast are the brainchild of the venerable Professor Tom. Please listen to and follow this excellent VGM Podcast!

    SuperPod Saga: This fantastic video game variety podcast hosted by Aaron, is a show on a mission to discuss every video game topic ever! Give it a listen and follow for weekly episodes!

    Connect with the show!

    Patreon - /barSILENCE

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  • [Episode 12] ALLLL RIGHT EVERYONE! This month barSILENCE is racing and drifting through the soundtrack to the early releases of the Ridge Racer series in the arcade and on the original PlayStation!

    The soundtracks to Ridge Racer, Ridge Racer 2, and Ridge Racer Revolution, share many things and most of it is high-energy techno by composers Shinji Hosoe, Ayako Saso, and Nobuyoshi Sano, that puts the pedal to the metal and drives you to dancing!

    THE ENGINES SOUND LIKE THEY ARE READY TO GO! ARE YOU ALL SET?!

    Track Listing:

    00:00:00 - Main Theme (Ridge Racer - Playstation) [Shinji Hosoe]

    00:00:47 - Introduction

    00:04:21 - Ridge Racer (Ridge Racer - Playstation) [Shinji Hosoe]

    00:10:44 - Rare Hero (Ridge Racer - Playstation) [Nobuyoshi Sano]

    00:15:41 - Speedster (Ridge Racer - Playstation) [Shinji Hosoe]

    00:20:33 - Ridge Racer: Arcade & Playstation 1

    00:23:47 - Feeling Over (Ridge Racer - Playstation) [Ayako Saso]

    00:29:39 - Rhythm Shift (Ridge Racer - Playstation) [Shinji Hosoe]

    00:34:51 - Ridge Racer 2

    00:36:20 - Welcome RR (Ridge Racer 2 - Arcade) [Shinji Hosoe]

    00:38:01 - Lords of Techno (Ridge Racer 2 - Arcade) [Ayako Saso]

    00:43:18 - Drive U 2 Dancing (Ridge Racer 2 - Arcade) [Ayako Saso]

    00:49:54 - Ridge Racer Revolution

    00:51:54 - Grip (Ridge Racer Revolution - Playstation) [Nobuyoshi Sano]

    01:00:03 - Outro

    01:01:53 - Winning Turn (Ridge Racer 2 - Arcade) [Shinji Hosoe]

    barSILENCE is a monthly podcast crafted to celebrate and explore the best video game music in the world! You’re here because you enjoy the same thing that I do, and I am grateful for that.

    If you want to become a member of the Legion of VGM, consider subscribing to the show on Patreon! As a thank you for subscribing, you will get access to an exclusive Bonus Beats show each month! Click here to learn more!

    If you want to consider a one time donation check out the Ko-Fi!

    Shout-outs to two fantastic friends of the show and members of the Legion of VGM:

    Shujin Academy VGM Club: The creatively themed episodes of this video game music podcast are the brainchild of the venerable Professor Tom. Please listen to and follow this excellent VGM Podcast!

    SuperPod Saga: This fantastic video game variety podcast hosted by Aaron, is a show on a mission to discuss every video game topic ever! Give it a listen and follow for weekly episodes!

    Connect with the show!

    Patreon - /barSILENCE

    Ko-Fi - @barsilencevgm

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  • [Episode 11] This month barSILENCE is skating and tagging the streets of Toyko-to with the incredible music of the Jet Set Radio (Dreamcast) and Jet Set Radio Future (Xbox).

    This is the music of Tokyo's very own #1 pirate power station Jet Set Radio! Over the hood, through the streets, and right into your brains. We're riding high on a smooth stream of supersonic sounds! Now let's tune in, use this city as a canvas, and paint us some vibes from the street!

    Track Listing:

    00:00:00 - Let Mom Sleep (Jet Set Radio - Dreamcast) [Hideki Naganuma]

    00:02:52 - Talk Sequence - Intro & Jet Set Radio

    00:06:43 - Humming the Bassline (Jet Set Radio - Dreamcast) [Hideki Naganuma]

    00:09:37 - That's Enough (Jet Set Radio - Dreamcast) [Hideki Naganuma]

    00:13:20 - Sneakman (Jet Set Radio - Dreamcast) [Hideki Naganuma]

    00:17:56 - Funky Radio (Jet Set Radio - Dreamcast) [B.B. Rights]

    00:21:44 - Magical Girl (Jet Set Radio - Dreamcast) [Guitar Vader]

    00:24:51 - Everybody Jump Around (Jet Set Radio - Dreamcast) [Richard Jacques]

    00:29:35 - Electric Tooth Brush (Jet Set Radio - Dreamcast) [Toronto]

    00:35:21 - Funky Plucker! (Jet Set Radio - Dreamcast) [Semi.Detached]

    00:42:22 - Many Styles (Jet Set Radio - Dreamcast) [O.B. One]

    00:48:25 - Talk Sequence - Jet Set Radio Future

    00:51:58 - The Concept Of Love (Jet Set Radio Future - Xbox) [Hideki Naganuma]

    00:55:39 - Teknopathetic (Jet Set Radio Future - Xbox) [Hideki Naganuma]

    00:59:21 - Humming the Bassline (D.S. Remix) (Jet Set Radio Future - Xbox) [Hideki Naganuma]

    01:03:37 - Bokfresh (Jet Set Radio Future - Xbox) [Richard Jacques]

    01:07:09 - What About the Future (Jet Set Radio Future - Xbox) [Richard Jacques]

    01:11:27 - Talk Sequence - Outro

    01:13:54 - Oldies But Happies (Jet Set Radio Future - Xbox) [Hideki Naganuma]

    barSILENCE is a monthly podcast crafted to celebrate and explore the best video game music in the world! You’re here because you enjoy the same thing that I do, and I am grateful for that.

    If you want to become a member of the Legion of VGM, consider subscribing to the show on Patreon! As a thank you for subscribing, you will get access to an exclusive Bonus Beats show each month! Click here to learn more!

    If you want to consider a one time donation check out the Ko-Fi!

    Shout-outs to two fantastic friends of the show and members of the Legion of VGM:

    Shujin Academy VGM Club: The creatively themed episodes of this video game music podcast are the brainchild of the venerable Professor Tom. Please listen to and follow this excellent VGM Podcast!

    SuperPod Saga: This fantastic video game variety podcast hosted by Aaron, is a show on a mission to discuss every video game topic ever! Give it a listen and follow for weekly episodes!

    Connect with the show!

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  • [Episode 10] This month barSILENCE is diving into the monkey madness of the Ape Escape series with music by famed house and jungle composer Soichi Terada.

    We're catching the drum, the bass, and the apes with 14 of the best tracks from the original Ape Escape on the Playstation, the remake Ape Escape on the Loose on the Playstation Portable, and the pinnacle of the series, Ape Escape 3 on the Playstation 2.

    Get your Dual Analog controllers, Gotcha Gadgets, headphones, and let's tune into Specter TV and net some apes!

    Track Listing:

    00:00:00 - Title Screen (Ape Escape On The Loose - PSP) [Soichi Terada]

    00:06:54 - Time Station (Ape Escape - PS1) [Soichi Terada]

    00:10:08 - The Lost Land: Fossil Field (Ape Escape - PS1) [Soichi Terada]

    00:14:34 - The Lost Land: T-Rex's Lair (Ape Escape - PS1) [Soichi Terada]

    00:21:40 - Mysterious Age: Cryptic Relics (Ape Escape On The Loose - PSP) [Soichi Terada]

    00:25:30 - Oceana: Coral Cave (Ape Escape On The Loose - PSP) [Soichi Terada]

    00:30:01 - Specter Land: Welcome (Ape Escape On The Loose - PSP) [Soichi Terada]

    00:36:54 - TV Station (Ape Escape 3 - PS2) [Soichi Terada]

    00:41:08 - Eversummer Island (Ape Escape 3 - PS2) [Soichi Terada]

    00:45:01 - Gadget Training Room (Ape Escape 3 - PS2) [Soichi Terada]

    00:49:02 - Tomoki City 2 (Ape Escape 3 - PS2) [Soichi Terada]

    00:53:26 - Mount Amazing 2 (Ape Escape 3 - PS2) [Soichi Terada]

    00:57:40 - The Hot Springs (Ape Escape 3 - PS2) [Soichi Terada]

    01:03:31 - Fortune Telling (Ape Escape 3 - PS2) [Soichi Terada]

    barSILENCE is a monthly podcast crafted to celebrate and explore the best video game music in the world! You’re here because you enjoy the same thing that I do, and I am grateful for that.

    If you want to become a member of the Legion of VGM, consider subscribing to the show on Patreon! As a thank you for subscribing, you will get access to an exclusive Bonus Beats show each month! Click here to learn more!

    If you want to consider a one time donation check out the Ko-Fi!

    Shout-outs to two fantastic friends of the show and members of the Legion of VGM:

    Shujin Academy VGM Club: The creatively themed episodes of this video game music podcast are the brainchild of the venerable Professor Tom. Please listen to and follow this excellent VGM Podcast!

    SuperPod Saga: This fantastic video game variety podcast hosted by Aaron, is a show on a mission to discuss every video game topic ever! Give it a listen and follow for weekly episodes!

    Connect with the show!

    Patreon - /barSILENCE

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