[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!

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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 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!

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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 9] This month barSILENCE celebrates the chilly and frosty sounds of winter through video game music! Grab a warm drink and chill out to this playlist designed to accompany you on frosty hikes in the woods, shoveling snow, and sitting by the fire.

Special thanks to Aaron, of the Aaron & Tommy: Super Pod Saga Podcast, who requested this episode's final track.

Track Listing:

00:00:00 - In A Snow-Bound Land (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest) [David Wise]

00:03:14 - Intro Section

00:06:28 - White Ice (Bomberman 64) [Akifumi Tada]

00:09:00 - Snow Field (Chocobo's Dungeon 2) [Kumi Tanoka]

00:10:54 - Winterland (Tales of Destiny) [Motoi Sakuraba, Shinji Tamura]

00:13:07 - Snowpoint City (Day) (Pokemon Diamond & Pearl) [Hitomi Sato]

00:16:46 - The Boundary Between Snow and Ice (Eternal Sonata) [Motoi Sakuraba]

00:19:44 - Phantoms (Final Fantasy X) [Junya Nakano]

00:23:18 - Frosty Frolics (Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie's Double Trouble!) [Eveline Fischer]

00:25:35 - Zehgo - Fine Winter Weather (Yuki Shirogane) (Lightning Legend: Daigo No Daibouken) [Ohamo Kotetsu]

00:27:03 - The Use of Meia (Alundra) [Kohei Tanaka]

00:29:14 - Mysteries Abound (Final Fantasy XIII) [Masashi Hamauzu]

00:31:48 - Another Winter (Trials of Mana) [Hiroki Kikuta]

00:36:41 - Lucid Dream (Cross Code) [Deniz Akbulut]

00:39:22 - Loading (Wii Food Delivery Channel) [Kazumi Totaka]

00:40:34 - Holoska (Night) (Sonic Unleashed) [Fumie Kumatani]

00:46:11 - Christmas on Dobuita Street (Shenmue) [Takenobu Mitsuyoshi]

00:48:23 - A Wish (Secret of Mana) [Hiroki Kikuta]

00:50:02 - Winter (The Wind Can Be Still) (Stardew Valley) [Concerned Ape]

00:52:51 - Outro Section

00:54:27 - Winters White (Earthbound) [Akio Ohmori, Ritsuo Kamimura, Keiichi Suzuki, Hirokazu Tanaka]

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 8] This month barSILENCE lands in the futuristic streets of 2023 to listen to the ambitious cyberpunk-influenced soundtrack of Perfect Dark on the Nintendo 64. We’re hacking into 15 of the best moody, bassy, and sci-fi soundscapes from Rare's greatest composers, Grant Kirkhope, Graeme Norgate, and David Clynick.

In the wise words of Daniel Carrington, "Act your age, Joanna!"

Track Listing:

00:00:00 - Main Titles (Perfect Dark) [Graeme Norgate]

00:03:11 - Pause Menu (Perfect Dark) [Grant Kirkhope]

00:06:19 - Carrington Institute (Perfect Dark) [Grant Kirkhope]

00:08:54 - Training (Perfect Dark) [Grant Kirkhope]

00:12:16 - Alien Conflict (Perfect Dark) [David Clynick]

00:21:38 - dataDyne Central: Defection (Perfect Dark) [Graeme Norgate]

00:25:36 - dataDyne Research: Investigation (Perfect Dark) [Grant Kirkhope]

00:29:05 - dataDyne Research: Investigation X (Perfect Dark) [Grant Kirkhope]

00:31:10 - dataDyne Central: Extraction (Perfect Dark) [Grant Kirkhope]

00:35:38 - Carrington Villa: Hostage One (Perfect Dark) [Grant Kirkhope]

00:43:07 - Chicago: Stealth (Perfect Dark) [Grant Kirkhope]

00:48:32 - Deep Sea: Nullify Threat (Perfect Dark) [Graeme Norgate]

00:55:13 - Carrington Institute: Defence (Perfect Dark) [Grant Kirkhope]

01:00:50 - Mission Complete (Perfect Dark) [Grant Kirkhope]

01:03:26 - Credits (Perfect Dark) [Grant Kirkhope]

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 7] This month barSILENCE is getting spooky with a special Halloween-themed episode! Enjoy this haunting mixtape-style episode of 18 dark, ghostly ominous, and spine-chilling tracks that are perfect for your October frights.

Track Listing:

00:00:06 - Welcome Guests (Haunting of Magnolia Manor) [Jimmy "Big Giant Circles" Hinson]

00:05:15 - Castle of the Four Gods (Shin Megami Tensei) [Tsukasa Masuko]

00:08:11 - The Workyard (Nightmare Circus) [Kurt Harland, Jim Hedges, Andy Armer]

00:12:23 - Stage 3 (Splatterhouse 3) [Eiko Kaneko]

00:13:48 - Creature of the Night (Nosferatu) [Masanao Akahori]

00:15:14 - The Nightmare is Finally Over... (Clock Tower) [Kouji Niikura]

00:18:05 - Don't Cry, Jennifer (Clock Tower) [Kouji Niikura]

00:21:23 - The One Who is Torn Apart (Xenogears) [Yasunori Mitsuda]

00:23:59 - Never Forgive Me, Never Forget Me (Silent Hill 3) [Akira Yamaoka]

00:26:16 - Haunted House (Super Mario 64) [Koji Kondo]

00:29:19 - Lakebed Temple (The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess) [Toru Minegishi, Asuka Ohta, Koji Kondo, Mahito Yokota]

00:31:42 - Deep Sea (Deep Fear) [Kenji Kawai]

00:34:17 - Watch Out! (Parasite Eve 2) [Naoshi Mizuta]

00:37:44 - Looters (Dead Rising 2) [Oleksa Lozowchuk]

00:38:52 - Spiders (Alan Wake's American Nightmare) [Petri Alanko]

00:40:48 - Flesh Eating Zombies (State of Decay) [Jesper Kyd]

00:44:48 - Chance Encounter (State of Decay) [Jesper Kyd]

00:50:30 - Death (FEZ) [Disasterpeace]

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!

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[Episode 6] This month barSILENCE is on track and hitting the apex full throttle with music from the first two games in the Gran Turismo series!

We’re listening to the music of the Japanese release featuring the blazing guitars and mega percussion of Masahiro Andoh, the jazz-infused grooves of Isamu Ohira, and the electronic beats from Jason Page’s Western release.

Let’s hit the pedal to the metal!

Track Listing:

00:00:00 - Welcome Back, GT (Gran Turismo 2) [Isamu Ohira]

00:04:24 - City (Gran Turismo) [Isamu Ohira]

00:05:57 - Mitsubishi Garage (Gran Turismo) [Isamu Ohira]

00:07:49 - Qualify - Results (Gran Turismo) [Jason Page]

00:08:50 - Car Shop - Honda & Acura (Gran Turismo) [Jason Page]

00:15:26 - Moon Over The Castle (Gran Turismo) [Masahiro Andoh]

00:21:08 - Get Closer (Gran Turismo) [Masahiro Andoh]

00:27:30 - Poker Face (Gran Turismo 2) [Isamu Ohira]

00:28:52 - The Drift Of Air Ver.2 (Gran Turismo 2) [Isamu Ohira]

00:32:35 - From The East (Gran Turismo 2) [Isamu Ohira]

00:35:52 - Blade (Gran Turismo 2) [Masahiro Andoh]

00:39:44 - Call of the Wild (Gran Turismo 2) [Masahiro Andoh]

00:44:20 - Hot Tin Root (Gran Turismo 2) [Masahiro Andoh]

00:50:25 - The "Real" Motorious City (Gran Turismo 2) [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!

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[Episode 5] This month barSILENCE is covering the music from one of the best-selling games ever made! That's right, we're listening to Tetris! The name of this episode is no mistake, Tetris has been weaving its way into our brains and affecting generations of gamers for nearly 40 years.

Let's listen to the origins of the Tetris theme, its variations, and a ton of fantastic music from 15 different games!

Track Listing:

00:00:00 - Name Entry (Tetris - Gameboy) [Hirokazu Tanaka]

00:03:18 - Peddlers (Tetris - Apple IIgs) [Ed Bogas]

00:03:56 - Type-A (Tetris - Gameboy) [Hirokazu Tanaka]

00:05:39 - Type-A (Super Smash Bros. Brawl - Wii) [Yoko Shimomura]

00:10:08 - Type-B (Tetris - Gameboy) [Hirokazu Tanaka]

00:11:38 - Type-B (Super Smash Bros. Brawl - Wii) [Masafumi Takada]

00:17:00 - Title Screen (Super Tetris 2 + Bombliss - SNES) [Mitsuhiko Takano, K4, Dhal-Chan]

00:18:40 - Heroism (Super Tetris 3 - SNES) [Shigemitsu Goto]

00:20:12 - How To Play (Tetris Plus - Arcade) [NIS, Kazuo Sawa]

00:21:58 - Level 2 (Tetris - CD-i) [Jim Andron]

00:26:21 - Baking Cookies (Versus Minnie) (Magical Tetris Challenge - Gameboy) [Harumi Fujita]

00:31:52 - Martist (Tetrisphere - Nintendo 64) [Neil D. Voss]

00:34:59 - Thread6 (The New Tetris - Nintendo 64) [Neil D. Voss]

00:37:42 - Giali (The New Tetris - Nintendo 64) [Neil D. Voss]

00:41:46 - Troika (The Next Tetris - Playstation) [Kevin Manthei]

00:44:43 - New BGM 2 (The Next Tetris - Playstation) [Kevin Manthei, Syzygy Records, 1205 Recording]

00:50:41 - Track 5 (Tetris Kiwamemichi - Arcade/PS2) [Unknown Composer]

00:53:47 - Level 01 (Tetris: The Grand Master 3 Terror Instinct - Arcade) [Shinji Hosoe, Ayako Saso]

00:56:52 - Level 02 (Tetris: The Grand Master 3 Terror Instinct - Arcade) [Shinji Hosoe, Ayako Saso]

00:59:07 - Sakura Variation# 03 (Tetris: The Grand Master 3 Terror Instinct - Arcade) [Shinji Hosoe, Ayako Saso]

01:01:50 - Ritual Groove (Tetris Effect - PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC) [Hydelic]

01:03:49 - Morning Star (Tetris Effect - PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC) [Hydelic]

01:08:32 - Game Theme (Tetris 99 - Switch) [SuperSweep]

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!

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[Episode 4] This month barSILENCE is exploring the deep and bass heavy sounds from the Zyrinx sound driver origins of the award-winning composer, Jesper Kyd.

Grab a good pair of headphones, turn up the volume, and get grimy and heavy with amazing tracks from Sub-Terrania, Red Zone, and The Adventures of Batman and Robin on the Sega Genesis (Mega Drive).

Track Listing:

00:00:00 - Start Sequence [Sub-Terrania]

00:03:40 - Funky Writer [Sub-Terrania]

00:09:14 - Crystal Space [Sub-Terrania]

00:13:17 - Last Level [Sub-Terrania]

00:17:51 - Title [Red Zone]

00:20:30 - Spinner [Red Zone]

00:25:46 - Headquarter [Red Zone]

00:31:21 - Hanger [Red Zone]

00:39:44 - Joker's Theme [The Adventures of Batman and Robin - Genesis Version)

00:42:05 - Flying Over The City [The Adventures of Batman and Robin - Genesis Version)

00:48:01 - Dark Studio [The Adventures of Batman and Robin - Genesis Version)

00:54:49 - Two-Face's Theme [The Adventures of Batman and Robin - Genesis Version)

00:59:24 - Big Boss [The Adventures of Batman and Robin - Genesis Version)

barSbarSILENCE 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!

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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!

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[Episode 3.2] Welcome back! This month barSILENCE is celebrating the Masters of VGM podcasting event with this episode in the series. We are going to listen to the enduring and memorable music of Akira Yamaoka and Shinji Hosoe.

If you are interested in learning more about the Masters of VGM Event, and the other 20+ shows that are participating, head to mastersofvgm.com.

You can also follow along on Twitter by using the hashtag #MastersOfVGM

Track Listing:

00:00:00 - Relic of Moirai by Akira Yamaoka [Contra Shattered Soldier]

00:06:03 - S-Power by Akira Yamaoka [Contra Shattered Soldier]

00:06:59 - Hell Drive by Akira Yamaoka [Contra Shattered Soldier]

00:09:29 - Fortress by Akira Yamaoka [Contra Shattered Soldier]

00:12:26 - A Man and The World by Akira Yamaoka [SDATCHER]

00:16:18 - Alloy Selector Spider by Akira Yamaoka [Sine Mora]

00:22:50 - Heaven's Night by Akira Yamaoka [Silent Hill 2]

00:24:53 - Alone in Town by Akira Yamaoka [Silent Hill 2]

00:27:07 - End of Small Sanctuary by Akira Yamaoka [Silent Hill 3]

00:28:46 - Maternal Heart by Akira Yamaoka [Silent Hill 3]

00:31:38 - Nightmarish Waltz by Akira Yamaoka [Silent Hill 4]

00:36:37 - Ridge Racer by Shinji Hosoe [Ridge Racer]

00:40:09 - Rhythm Shift by Shinji Hosoe [Ridge Racer]

00:46:05 - User's Entry Come Again by Shinji Hosoe [iS: Internal Section]

00:47:41 - Wind Ride Kids by Shinji Hosoe [Cyber Cycles]

00:51:51 - Dream Virus R by Shinji Hosoe [Mega Man Network Transmission

00:55:47 - Can't Come Back? by Shinji Hosoe [Under Defeat]

01:02:07 - Running Up! (Solo II) by Shinji Hosoe [Dirtfox]

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.

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[Episode 3.1] Welcome back! This month barSILENCE is celebrating the Masters of VGM podcasting event with two shows. For this episode we're going to listen to music from my first two selections for as Masters of VGM, Jun Chikuma and Yasunori Mitsuda.

If you are interested in learning more about the Masters of VGM Event, and the other 20+ shows that are participating, head to mastersofvgm.com.

You can also follow along on Twitter by using the hashtag #MastersOfVGM

Track Listing:

00:00:04 - BGM 2 by Jun Chikuma [Super Bomberman 3 - SNES]

00:03:43 - Stage Theme by Jun Chikuma [Bomberman - NES]

00:04:24 - Areas 1, 3 & 5 by Jun Chikuma [Bomberman 2 - NES]

00:05:56 - BGM 1 by Jun Chikuma [Super Bomberman 3 - SNES]

00:07:51 - Password by Jun Chikuma [Super Bomberman 3 - SNES]

00:10:10 - Battle Game Menu by Jun Chikuma [Saturn Bomberman - Sega Saturn]

00:11:30- Password Screen by Jun Chikuma [Bomberman World - Playstation 1]

00:12:26 - Staff Roll by Jun Chikuma [Saturn Bomberman - Sega Saturn]

00:16:48 - Foehn by Jun Chikuma [Bomberman Hero - N64]

00:19:58 - Supplemental by Jun Chikuma [Bomberman Hero - N64]

00:23:07 - Redial by Jun Chikuma [Bomberman Hero - N64]

00:26:20 - Peaceful Days by Yasunori Mitsuda [Chrono Trigger - SNES]

00:28:54 - Corridors of Time by Yasunori Mitsuda [Chrono Trigger - SNES]

00:31:44 - Battle with Magus by Yasunori Mitsuda [Chrono Trigger - SNES]

00:34:34 - Last Battle by Yasunori Mitsuda [Chrono Trigger - SNES]

00:38:55 - Heaven's Door by Yasunori Mitsuda [Front Mission: Gun Hazzard - SNES]

00:39:08 - Rainbow Castle by Yasunori Mitsuda [Mario Party - N64]

00:40:42 - The Blue Traveler by Yasunori Mitsuda [Xenogears - PS1]

00:43:49 - Parts Shop by Yasunori Mitsuda [Armodyne - PS2]

00:45:32 - Your Name Is... by Yasunori Mitsuda [Tobal No.1 - PS1]

00:47:20 - Arni Village (Home World) by Yasunori Mitsuda [Chrono Cross - PS1]

00:50:38 - Between Life and Death by Yasunori Mitsuda [Chrono Cross - PS1]

00:53:12 - Dragon God by Yasunori Mitsuda [Chrono Cross - PS1]

00:57:15 - Scars of Time by Yasunori Mitsuda [Chrono Cross - PS1]

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