[Episode 39] This month, barSILENCE is dashing across rooftops and slicing through the shadows with the pulse-pounding beats of Shinobi and Nightshade for the PlayStation 2.
2002’s Shinobi introduced us to the relentless, vengeance-driven Hotsuma, and 2004’s Nightshade passed the blade to Hibana, a fierce ninja with her own score to settle. With blazing speed, brutal difficulty, a sleek near-future look, and a killer soundtrack, these stylish action games brought Sega’s classic ninja franchise into the 3D era.
Prepare for an audio mission through shadows, steel, and synths in Tokyo!
Je te dédie ça Elliot
Tracklisting:
00:00:00 - Patience (Shinobi) [Yutaka Minobe]
00:01:39 - Intro and Shinobi
00:07:32 - Transfiguration (Shinobi) [Tatsuyuki Maeda]
00:11:07 - Moritsune (Shinobi) [Tatsuyuki Maeda]
00:15:43 - Waiting Place (Shinobi) [Tatsuyuki Maeda]
00:20:00 - Destroyed by Fire (Shinobi) [Fumie Kumatani]
00:24:02 - Strange Device (Shinobi) [Fumie Kumatani]
00:27:47 - Red Blade (Shinobi) [Fumie Kumatani]
00:31:26 - Golden Castle (Shinobi) [Teruhiko Nakagawa]
00:35:14 - Nightshade
00:39:22 - Conspiracy Bottomless (Nightshade) [Tomonori Sawada]
00:40:14 - Ascetic Practice (Nightshade) [Masaru Setsumaru]
00:41:45 - Overcome Speed (Nightshade) [Keiichi Sugiyama]
00:45:43 - Skyscraper Tokyo (Nightshade) [Keiichi Sugiyama]
00:49:39 - Dark Kingdom (Nightshade) [Tomonori Sawada]
00:53:16 - Heart Settle (Nightshade) [Fumie Kumatani]
00:54:38 - Apparition Sovereign (Nightshade) [Tomonori Sawada]
00:58:17 - Impossible Maze (Nightshade) [Yutaka Minobe]
01:02:43 - Monochrome Arch (Nightshade) [Tomonori Sawada]
01:06:03 - Iron Will (Nightshade) [Tomonori Sawada]
01:08:24 - Iron Shogun (Nightshade) [Tomonori Sawada]
01:11:55 - Outro & Final Track
01:13:51 - Kan-Ei-Ji Neo (Nightshade) [Teruhiko Nakagawa]
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 can access all 20 episodes of the Bonus Beats podcast! 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!
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!
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[Episode 38] This month, barSILENCE is behind the decks for a mixtape-style episode, spinning tracks from games that showcase hip-hop’s undeniable influence on gaming history.
Hip-hop and video games are two cultural powerhouses that have inspired each other for decades. This episode celebrates that intersection of beats and bits, from classic 16-bit grooves to hip-hop artists stepping in as composers.
Whether it’s the funk-infused rhythms of Ristar, the street-art style of Marc Ecko’s Getting Up, or the raw energy and fisticuffs of Wu-Tang: Shaolin Style, hip-hop’s presence in gaming is bold, loud, and unforgettable.
Grab your controller, drop the needle, and press start on the ultimate hip-hop video game music mixtape!
Tracklisting:
00:01:00 - Intro and The Intersection of Hip Hop & Video Games
00:09:44 - Battle with the Giant Robot (Alternate) (Bebe's Kids) [Paul Wilkinson]
00:10:44 - Haunted House (Alternate) (Bebe's Kids) [Paul Wilkinson]
00:11:59 - Title Screen (Rap Jam) [Michel Winogradoff]
00:13:59 - Halftime (NBA Live 95) [Traz Damji, Brian Shaw]
00:16:02 - Title (NBA Showdown) [Traz Damji]
00:18:20 - Unknown (NBA Showdown) [Traz Damji]
00:19:37 - Formation Lap, Ready... Go!! (Ristar) [Tomoko Sasaki, Naofumi Hataya, Masafumi Ogata]
00:21:09 - Base Point (Racing Lagoon) [Noriko Matsueda, Takahito Eguchi]
00:23:56 - Work Your Body (1080° Snowboarding) [Kenta Nagata]
00:25:48 - Boxing - Results (Wii Sports) [Kazumi Totaka]
00:26:26 - Hip De Hop (Shenmue) [Yuzo Koshiro]
00:29:56 - snob (Crackin' DJ) [Hiro]
00:31:37 - Man, This Sucks (Goemon's Great Adventure) [Goemon Production Committee]
00:32:57 - Catch a Bad One (Instrumental) (Marc Eckō's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure) [Del tha Funky Homosapien]
00:35:18 - Strange Flower (Samurai Champloo: Sidetracked) [Masafumi Takada]
00:36:43 - A Vision (Togainu no Chi: True Blood) [Elephant Music]
00:39:02 - BGM 9 (Street Hoops) [Unknown]
00:41:51 - Dark Ages 2 (Norse by Norsewest: Return of the Lost Vikings) [Glenn Stafford]
00:44:26 - Track 5 (Tony Hawk's Motion) [Unknown]
00:48:31 - Still Free Crew! (Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure Soundtrack) [RJD2 & The RZA]
00:50:05 - Interface Loop (Cel Damage) [Egg Plant Productions]
00:52:19 - See Toast Te Ya (The Sims 2 University) [Joe Neckbone (prod. by Da Riffs)]
00:55:16 - Get Up (Menu) (NBA Street Vol. 2) [Jeff Mair]
00:59:04 - Streetball 3 (NBA 2K2) [Da Beatminerz]
01:02:36 - The Educators (NBA Street) [Jason Ross]
01:08:14 - Dynanism (NBA Street) [Jason Ross]
01:10:41 - Work Flow (NBA Street 2) [Just Blaze]
01:12:31 - Act the Fool (NEO: The World Ends with You) [Takeharu Ishimoto]
01:15:12 - Beat 6 Test 1 (Afro Samurai 2: Revenge Of Kuma) [The RZA]
01:17:16 - Outro & Final Track
01:19:56 - Vengeance (Wu-Tang: Shaolin Style) [The RZA]
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 can access all 20 episodes of the Bonus Beats podcast! 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!
Additional thanks for this episode go out to:
Fine Time: Dre was an absolutely mega part of helping me get the early drafts of this mixtape together. Go listen to Fine Time for a great time to say thanks!
Serious A: Parisian DJ Serious A’s stellar VGM mixes on 8Beats Radio inspired this episode. Merci! Check out her original music and her funk, house, and hip-hop DJ mixes—and spread the love!
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[Episode 37] This month barSILENCE is taking off into the high-tech futuristic world of Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere!
Released in Japan in 1999 and internationally in 2000, this ambitious entry in Namco’s legendary flight-combat series pushed the PlayStation to its limits and had an awesome cyberpunk-infused narrative, stunning visuals, and one of the most experimental soundtracks in the series.
Composed by a powerhouse team including Tetsukazu Nakanishi, Hiroshi Okubo, Go Shiina, Koji Nakagawa, and Kanako Kakino, the music of Ace Combat 3 is a brilliant fusion of techno and electronica, mixed with an atmospheric ambiance that perfectly complements the game’s futuristic setting.
To celebrate the 25th anniversary, Namco released a fully remastered soundtrack in 2024, and we’ll be experiencing it in a techno futuristic playlist-style format.
Get ready to hack the Electrosphere and take to the skies for some serious Air Combat!
Bingo!
Tracklisting: 00:00:00 - Linkage (2024 Remastered) (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere) [Tetsukazu Nakanishi]
00:02:02 - Intro & Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere Retrospective
00:10:18 - Transparent Blue (2024 Remastered) (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere) [Tetsukazu Nakanishi]
00:13:05 - Armory (2024 Remastered) (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere) [Tetsukazu Nakanishi]
00:14:10 - Eye of The Storm (2024 Remastered) (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere) [Tetsukazu Nakanishi]
00:17:26 - The Protocol (2024 Remastered) (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere) [Hiroshi Okubo]
00:20:18 - Montage (2024 Remastered) (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere) [Tetsukazu Nakanishi]
00:23:19 - Quartz (2024 Remastered) (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere) [Go Shiina]
00:26:16 - Mind Flow (2024 Remastered) (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere) [Tetsukazu Nakanishi]
00:28:36 - Frozen Soul (2024 Remastered) (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere) [Tetsukazu Nakanishi]
00:31:37 - Miles Above (2024 Remastered) (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere) [Koji Nakagawa]
00:34:58 - Void (2024 Remastered) (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere) [Tetsukazu Nakanishi]
00:38:15 - Black Lotus (2024 Remastered) (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere) [Kanako Kakino]
00:41:08 - Camber (2024 Remastered) (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere) [Tetsukazu Nakanishi]
00:43:19 - Somnus (2024 Remastered) (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere) [Tetsukazu Nakanishi]
00:45:15 - The Execution (2024 Remastered) (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere) [Tetsukazu Nakanishi]
00:48:14 - Freefall (2024 Remastered) (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere) [Koji Nakagawa]
00:51:13 - Analogue (2024 Remastered) (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere) [Tetsukazu Nakanishi]
00:54:33 - Turbulence (2024 Remastered) (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere) [Koji Nakagawa]
00:56:43 - Code of Honor (2024 Remastered) (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere) [Hiroshi Okubo]
00:59:32 - Child's Play (2024 Remastered) (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere) [Tetsukazu Nakanishi]
01:02:20 - Shorelines (2024 Remastered) (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere) [Koji Nakagawa]
01:05:38 - Rotation (2024 Remastered) (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere) [Koji Nakagawa]
01:08:46 - Engage (2024 Remastered) (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere) [Tetsukazu Nakanishi]
01:10:23 - The Crew (2024 Remastered) (Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere) [Tetsukazu Nakanishi]
01:14:37 - Outro
01:16:35 - The Crew -Inspired by the “XEVIOUS” remix- (from ACE COMBAT 3) (Ace Combat Series Special Remix Soundtrack) [Remix: Keiki Kobayashi]
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 can access all 20 episodes of the Bonus Beats podcast! 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
BlueSky - @barsilencevgm.bsky.social
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[Episode 36] This month barSILENCE is stepping into the ring with the hard-hitting genre-blending soundtracks of Tobal No. 1 and Tobal 2!
In 1996, Squaresoft’s first PlayStation title, Tobal No. 1, was a stunning showcase of talent, featuring character designs by Akira Toriyama, and a star-studded composer lineup led by the legendary Yasunori Mitsuda.
A year later, the Japanese-exclusive Tobal 2 turned everything up to 11 with an expanded Quest Mode, a Guinness World Record-setting roster of 200 characters, as well as Takayuki Nakamura’s brilliant fusion of jazz rock and electronica that makes this soundtrack a true knockout!
Let's lace up those gloves! It’s time to fight… and jam!
Tracklisting:
00:00:00 - Tobal No. 1 (Tobal No. 1) [Yasunori Mitsuda]
00:01:06 - Intro & Tobal No. 1
00:07:34 - Shinto Shrine (Tobal No. 1) [Masashi Hamauzu]
00:10:42 - Poltano (Tobal No. 1) [Masashi Hamauzu]
00:14:01 - Cloud City (Tobal No. 1) [Kenji Ito]
00:17:15 - Urban Sight (Tobal No. 1) [Yasuhiro Kawakami]
00:20:15 - Cosmic Desert (Tobal No. 1) [Junya Nakano]
00:24:13 - Aqua and Trees (Tobal No. 1) [Yoko Shimomura]
00:27:21 - Toridon!! (Tobal No. 1) [Yasuhiro Kawakami]
00:30:40 - Your Name Is... (Tobal No. 1) [Yasunori Mitsuda]
00:32:24 - Tobal 2
00:36:41 - Checkered Career (Album Original Mix) (Tobal 2) [Takayuki Nakamura]
00:39:30 - The Origin No.5 (Tobal 2) [Takayuki Nakamura]
00:43:29 - Amethyst (Tobal 2) [Takayuki Nakamura]
00:46:56 - The Grody Boy (Tobal 2) [Takayuki Nakamura]
00:50:09 - Knock My Door (Tobal 2) [Takayuki Nakamura]
00:53:24 - In An Unguarded Moment (Tobal 2) [Takayuki Nakamura]
00:56:09 - A Miracle's Coming (Tobal 2) [Takayuki Nakamura]
00:59:05 - The Speeder (Tobal 2) [Takayuki Nakamura]
01:01:32 - Beating Hard (Tobal 2) [Takayuki Nakamura]
01:04:39 - A Crying Son (Tobal 2) [Takayuki Nakamura]
01:07:36 - Hero's Looking Glass (Tobal 2) [Takayuki Nakamura]
01:10:01 - Dropout (Tobal 2) [Takayuki Nakamura]
01:13:37 - On Your Dark Side (Tobal 2) [Takayuki Nakamura]
01:17:07 - Tobal 2: 2nd ENDING (Tobal 2) [Takayuki Nakamura]
01:19:19 - Outro
01:21:17 - Tower Block (Tobal No. 1) [Noriko Matsueda]
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 can access all 20 episodes of the Bonus Beats podcast! 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
BlueSky - @barsilencevgm.bsky.social
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[Episode 35] This month, barSILENCE is soaring to new heights with the unbelievably fun soundtracks of Nintendo’s Pilotwings series!
From the 16-bit skies of the Super Nintendo to the 3D landscapes of the Nintendo 3DS, we’re earning our wings to the funky, laid-back, and groovin’ tunes that define these light-hearted flight simulators.
Let’s take to the skies, earn those licenses, gold medals, and set some high scores! It's time to fly pilots!
Tracklisting:
00:00:00 - Opening (Pilotwings) [Soyo Oka]
00:00:16 - Intro: A Pilotwings Retrospective
00:08:31 - Light Plane (Pilotwings) [Soyo Oka]
00:10:13 - Sky Diving (Pilotwings) [Soyo Oka]
00:11:38 - Rocketbelt (Pilotwings) [Soyo Oka]
00:13:15 - Hang Glider (Pilotwings) [Soyo Oka]
00:14:48 - Great Landing (Pilotwings) [Soyo Oka]
00:14:52 - Opening Theme (Pilotwings 64) [Dan Hess]
00:15:06 - Title Demo (Pilotwings 64) [Dan Hess]
00:15:25 - Game Menu (Pilotwings 64) [Dan Hess]
00:17:53 - Mission Menu (Pilotwings 64) [Dan Hess]
00:19:35 - Hang Glider (Pilotwings 64) [Dan Hess]
00:24:45 - Rocket Belt (Pilotwings 64) [Dan Hess]
00:28:35 - Gyrocopter (Pilotwings 64) [Dan Hess]
00:32:13 - Sky Diving (Pilotwings 64) [Dan Hess]
00:33:53 - Birdman (Pilotwings 64) [Dan Hess]
00:40:53 - Replay (Pilotwings 64) [Dan Hess]
00:43:21 - Bravissimo! (Credits) (Pilotwings 64) [Dan Hess]
00:48:58 - Opening (Pilotwings Resort) [Asuka Ito]
00:49:11 - Main Theme (Pilotwings Resort) [Asuka Ito]
00:52:01 - Airplane (Pilotwings Resort) [Asuka Ito]
00:55:56 - Glider (Pilotwings Resort) [Asuka Ito]
01:00:28 - Result Screen (Pilotwings Resort) [Asuka Ito]
01:02:13 - Outro
01:04:17 - Staff Credits (Pilotwings Resort) [Asuka Ito]
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 can access 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
BlueSky - @barsilencevgm.bsky.social
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[Episode 34] This month, barSILENCE is stepping into a frosty winter wonderland with a playlist of 24 incredible video game tracks that perfectly capture the crisp chill of frost-covered mornings, the sparkle of snow beneath a pale sky, and the quiet magic of a world transformed by ice and cold.
Hopefully this becomes the perfect soundtrack for your winter adventures throughout the season!
Happy Holidays everyone!
Tracklisting:
00:00:00 - Winterly Imil (Golden Sun) [Motoi Sakuraba]
00:02:28 - Intro: Our Winter Journey
00:06:16 - Valhalland From A Window (Romancing SaGa) [Kenji Ito]
00:08:09- Menu (Gemfire) [Masumi Itou]
00:12:26 - Beyond the Deep Blue Sea (Final Fantasy V) [Nobuo Uematsu]
00:14:02 - Ice Zone (Ecco the Dolphin) [Spencer Nilsen, Brian Coburn]
00:17:24 - Ice Lake (Romancing SaGa 3) [Kenji Ito]
00:18:52 - Light of Destiny (Final Fantasy IX) [Nobuo Uematsu]
00:21:41 - System Music - Parental Controls (TV) (Wii U) [Kazumi Totaka]
00:25:23 - Footlight Lane (Super Mario 3D World) [Mahito Yokota]
00:27:26 - Clock of PhinPhin (TEO: The Other Earth) [Chuji Akagi]
00:29:55 - Untitled (Reel Fishing: Wild) [T’s Music]
00:32:14 - Love Lab (Custom Robo) [Takayuki Nakamura]
00:35:10 - Taiga - Forest Theme (Deity Quest) [Chase Bethea]
00:39:28 - Kei (Maken X) [Takahiro Ogata]
00:41:41 - Ice Dungeon (Skies of Arcadia) [Yutaka Minobe, Tatsuyuki Maeda]
00:45:13 - Esto Gaza (Final Fantasy IX) [Nobuo Uematsu]
00:48:58 - Tilt City (Wii Fit Plus) [Asuka Ota]
00:51:09 - Space Fantasy (Super Mario Galaxy) [Mahito Yokota]
00:53:03 - Freezington (Pokémon Sword Shield) [Minako Adachi]
00:56:02 - Rescue (Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne) [Shoji Meguro]
00:58:08 - Snow Land (Level 5) (Kirby’s Epic Yarn) [Tomoya Tomita]
01:00:53 - Snowswept Town (Night) (Octopath Traveler II) [Shogo Sakai]
01:04:03 - Snowman (Super Smash Bros. Brawl) [Tomoya Tomita]
01:06:28 - Outro
01:08:32 - Underworld Forest (Last Bible III) [Hiroyuki Yanada]
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 can access 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
BlueSky - @barsilencevgm.bsky.social
Instagram - @barSILENCE
Threads - @barSILENCE
More ways to listen:
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[Episode 33] This month, barSILENCE is going on a journey to the Mana Tree while we listen to the incredible soundtrack of Secret of Mana for the Super Nintendo!
Developed by Squaresoft in 1993, this groundbreaking action RPG has captured the hearts of gamers with its innovative gameplay and outstanding graphics, as well as its unforgettable soundtrack, composed by Hiroki Kikuta in his first video game composition. This soundtrack is one of the best on the Super Nintendo and is a must-listen!
Grab the Sword of Mana from that stone and join the party as we explore one of the SNES’s finest adventures!
Tracklisting:
00:00:00 - Fear of the Heavens (Secret of Mana) [Hiroki Kikuta]
00:01:38 - Intro: Secret of Mana Origins & Story
00:08:45 - A Curious Tale (Secret of Mana) [Hiroki Kikuta]
00:11:10 - Into the Thick of It (Secret of Mana) [Hiroki Kikuta]
00:14:32 - The Color of the Summer Sky (Secret of Mana) [Hiroki Kikuta]
00:16:48 - Dancing Animals (Secret of Mana) [Hiroki Kikuta]
00:19:05 - Distant Thunder (Secret of Mana) [Hiroki Kikuta]
00:22:20 - Mystic Invasion (Secret of Mana) [Hiroki Kikuta]
00:23:26 - Secret of the Arid Sands (Secret of Mana) [Hiroki Kikuta]
00:25:23 - Did You See the Ocean? (Secret of Mana) [Hiroki Kikuta]
00:29:16 - Calm Before the Storm (Secret of Mana) [Hiroki Kikuta]
00:33:00 - Hiroki Kikuta’s First Game Soundtrack
00:36:54 - The Wind Never Ceases (Secret of Mana) [Hiroki Kikuta]
00:38:58 - Eternal Recurrence (Secret of Mana) [Hiroki Kikuta]
00:41:54 - The Legend (Secret of Mana) [Hiroki Kikuta]
00:44:35 - A Bell is Tolling (Secret of Mana) [Hiroki Kikuta]
00:47:21 - The Dark Star (Secret of Mana) [Hiroki Kikuta]
00:49:35 - Still of the Night (Secret of Mana) [Hiroki Kikuta]
00:54:38 - Prophecy (Secret of Mana) [Hiroki Kikuta]
00:55:49 - What the Forest Taught Me (Secret of Mana) [Hiroki Kikuta]
00:57:38 - Steel and Snare (Secret of Mana) [Hiroki Kikuta]
01:00:41 - Danger (Secret of Mana) [Hiroki Kikuta]
01:04:50 - Meridian Dance (Secret of Mana) [Hiroki Kikuta]
01:08:27 - Outro
01:11:12 - Secret of Mana+ [Hiroki Kikuta]
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 can access 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
BlueSky - @barsilencevgm.bsky.social
Instagram - @barSILENCE
Threads - @barSILENCE
Twitter - @barSilenceVGM
More ways to listen:
Listen on the website - barsilence.com
SuperPod Network - Video Game Podcast Network
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[Episode 32] This month barSILENCE is discovering the secrets of the fog-laden town of Silent Hill with a carefully curated tribute playlist featuring the haunting and atmospheric soundscapes created by Akira Yamaoka!
The Silent Hill series, known for its psychological horror and unsettling storytelling, is elevated by Yamaoka’s unique blend of dark ambient soundscapes, industrial noise, and trip-hop beats. This fusion creates an unparalleled legacy of unforgettable music that stays with you long after you’ve put the controller down.
It’s time for Halloween in Silent Hill. Grab your flashlight and tune in as we journey into the unknown!
Tracklisting:
00:00:00 - Tears of… (Silent Hill) [Akira Yamaoka]
00:03:08 - Intro: Silent Hill & Akira Yamaoka
00:09:21 - White Noiz (Silent Hill 2) [Akira Yamaoka]
00:10:43 - A World Of Madness (Silent Hill 2) [Akira Yamaoka]
00:12:25 - Null Moon (Silent Hill 2) [Akira Yamaoka]
00:15:14 - True (Silent Hill 2) [Akira Yamaoka]
00:18:21 - Promise (Reprise) (Silent Hill 2) [Akira Yamaoka]
00:20:36 - Prisonic Fairytale (Silent Hill 2) [Akira Yamaoka]
00:22:27 - Heaven's Night (Silent Hill 2) [Akira Yamaoka]
00:24:33 - Alone In The Town (Silent Hill 2) [Akira Yamaoka]
00:26:52 - The Day Of Night (Silent Hill 2) [Akira Yamaoka]
00:29:03 - Lost Carol (Silent Hill 3) [Akira Yamaoka]
00:29:38 - Float Up From Dream (Silent Hill 3) [Akira Yamaoka]
00:30:54 - End of Small Sanctuary (Silent Hill 3) [Akira Yamaoka]
00:32:37 - Please Love Me... Once More (Silent Hill 3) [Akira Yamaoka]
00:36:27 - Breeze - In Monochrome Night (Silent Hill 3) [Akira Yamaoka]
00:39:24 - Never Forgive Me, Never Forget Me (Silent Hill 3) [Akira Yamaoka]
00:41:42 - Memory of the Waters (Silent Hill 3) [Akira Yamaoka]
00:43:26 - A Stray Child (Silent Hill 3) [Akira Yamaoka]
00:49:17 - Nightmarish Waltz (Silent Hill 4: The Room) [Akira Yamaoka]
00:52:22 - Fortunate Sleep - No One Disturb Her Dead (Silent Hill 4: The Room) [Akira Yamaoka]
00:54:18 - Drops Of Shame (Silent Hill 4: The Room) [Akira Yamaoka]
00:57:12 - Silent Circus (Silent Hill 4: The Room) [Akira Yamaoka]
01:00:04 - Fever Chill (Silent Hill 4: The Room) [Akira Yamaoka]
01:02:34 - The Terminal Show (Silent Hill: Homecoming) [Akira Yamaoka]
01:05:23 - Snow Flower (Silent Hill: Homecoming) [Akira Yamaoka]
01:08:05 - Total Invasion (Silent Hill: Homecoming) [Akira Yamaoka]
01:10:17 - Witchcraft (Silent Hill: Homecoming) [Akira Yamaoka]
01:14:08 - The Thing (Silent Hill: Homecoming) [Akira Yamaoka]
01:17:34 - Outro
01:20:35 - Hollow Melodies (Silent Hill 4: Unreleased Tracks) [Akira Yamaoka]
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 can access 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
BlueSky - @barsilencevgm.bsky.social
Instagram - @barSILENCE
Threads - @barSILENCE
Twitter - @barSilenceVGM
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
YouTube - Monthly Videos
[Episode 31] This month barSILENCE is headed to the Xbox Live Arcade to listen to the high energy neon-drenched beats of the Geometry Wars series!
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved and its sequel, Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2, were groundbreaking titles that helped define the modern twin-stick shooter genre. Known for their simple yet addictive gameplay, fast-paced action, and vibrant visuals, these games kept players coming back for “just one more round” thanks to Chris Chudley’s electrifying soundtrack.
Their success during the early Xbox Live Arcade era paved the way for the fully 3D sequel, Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions, available across multiple platforms. With its Tron-like low-poly grids and Chris Mann’s pulsating techno-electro house soundtrack, this series remains a nostalgic gem that’s ready for a revival.
Take a listen and set a high score on whatever it is you are doing today!
Tracklisting:
00:00:00 - Intro: Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 1 & 2
00:06:34 - Track 2 (Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved) [Chris Chudley]
00:15:16 - Menu Theme (Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2) [Chris Chudley]
00:19:00- Deadline (Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2) [Chris Chudley]
00:22:01 - Evolved (Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2) [Chris Chudley]
00:25:09 - King (Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2) [Chris Chudley]
00:27:45 - Pacifism (Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2) [Chris Chudley]
00:31:11 - Sequence (Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2) [Chris Chudley]
00:34:19 - Waves (Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2) [Chris Chudley]
00:37:18 - Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions
00:40:30 - Main Theme (Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions) [Chris Mann]
00:42:09 - Deadline (Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions) [Chris Mann]
00:44:59 - King (Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions) [Chris Mann]
00:46:42 - Pacifism (Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions) [Chris Mann]
00:49:11 - Titan (Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions) [Chris Mann]
00:51:24 - Reignbow (Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions) [Chris Mann]
00:53:24 - Sniper (Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions) [Chris Mann]
00:55:46 - Boss (Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions) [Chris Mann]
00:58:24- Outro
01:00:21 - Evolved (Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions) [Chris Mann]
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
YouTube - Monthly Videos
[Episode 30] This month barSILENCE is taking you back to the arcade glory days of the mid-90s cranking up the ultra-unforgettable soundtracks of Killer Instinct and Killer Instinct 2!
These games marked Nintendo’s triumphant return to arcades at the height of the fighting game craze. With Rare’s jaw-dropping graphics outrageous characters and a killer combo system that redefined the genre both Killer Instinct games are etched into gaming history as fan favorites and the ultimate showcase of Nintendo’s Ultra 64 promise.
Get ready to play hard as we listen to the killer groove and supreme beats by Rare legends Graeme Norgate and Robin Beanland!
FIGHT ON!
Tracklisting:
00:00:00 - The Instinct (Killer Cuts Version) (Killer Instinct) [Robin Beanland]
00:04:51 - Intro & Killer Instinct
00:12:22 - Do It Now! [Jago] (Full Length Remix) (Remastered, Rare and Remxied) [Graeme Norgate]
00:16:14 - Controlling Transmission [Glacius] (Full Length Remix) (Remastered, Rare and Remxied) [Graeme Norgate]
00:19:50 - Full-Bore [Fulgore] (Full Length Version) (Remastered, Rare and Remxied) [Graeme Norgate]
00:23:03 - Trailblazer [Cinder] (Killer Cuts Version) (Killer Instinct) [Robin Beanland]
00:24:53 - The Way U Move (Killer Instinct: Killer Cuts) [Robin Beanland]
00:28:49 - K. I. Feeling [Orchid] (Killer Cuts Version) (Killer Instinct) [Robin Beanland]
00:32:30 - Yo Check This Out! [TJ Combo] (Killer Cuts Version) (Killer Instinct) [Robin Beanland]
00:34:04 - Oh Yeah! [Thunder] (Killer Cuts Remix) (Killer Instinct) [Graeme Norgate]
00:37:20 - It's A Jungle (Killer Instinct: Killer Cuts) [Robin Beanland]
00:40:23 - Killer Instinct 2 & Killer Instinct Gold
00:45:25 - K.I. Feeling 2 (Orchid Theme) (Killer Instinct 2) [Robin Beanland]
00:47:56 - Maya Theme (Killer Instinct 2) [Robin Beanland]
00:50:03 - Kim Wu Theme (Killer Instinct 2) [Robin Beanland]
00:51:57 - Jago Theme (Killer Instinct 2) [Robin Beanland]
00:54:14 - TJ Combo Theme (Killer Instinct 2) [Robin Beanland]
00:55:49 - Glacius Theme (Killer Instinct 2) [Robin Beanland]
00:57:34 - Fulgore Theme (Killer Instinct 2) [Robin Beanland]
00:59:39 - Outro
01:01:36 - Gargos Theme (Killer Instinct 2) [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
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
YouTube - Monthly Videos