Super Marcato Bros. Video Game Music Podcast

<p> In this special and unique episode, Karl & Will celebrate the wonderful group of composers, Will included, that recently completed their 'Music Composition For The Screen' program at Columbia College. Enjoy this spotlight on outstanding music and people! <br /></p>

<p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some tracks you've heard before, and some you have not. Enjoy!</p>

<p> Oh boy. It's the seventh installment of Bad Music! Karl & Will are once again punished with some of the worst video game music that was ever composed. Enjoy?</p>

<p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It’s Part 2 of Karl & Will’s focus on drums in VGM! For this second part, the guys share some outstanding tracks featuring real, performed drums. They also present a special, in-depth segment that provides some additional insight and context about the drums. Enjoy!</p>

<p> In this hard-hitting first of a two-parter, Karl & Will explore some VGM tracks that feature outstanding drums! For part 1, the guys focus on fake drums, from the NES all the way to the Gamecube. Also, friend of the show Becca (@flootiful) stops by for an intermission segment about music education and VGM! Enjoy!</p>

<p>In this laidback and conversational episode, Karl & Will catch up and talk about what's been going on with their lives lately, chat about an exciting 2022 video game they're super excited about, and answer a handful of listener questions. Enjoy!</p>

<p> In this episode, Karl & Will revisit some of the best VGM ever composed: Castlevania 1-3 on the NES! Enjoy!</p>

<p>Marcato Radio returns! In this special installment, the first half of the playlist consists of VGM picks from the discord community, and the second half consists of original tracks by a handful of talented marcato fam composers! Enjoy!</p>

<p> In this episode, Karl & Will return to their classic format to spotlight on the amazing new score to Kirby and the Forgotten Land! The guys discuss how this delightful score balances continuing the classic Kirby aesthetic while exploring some new sounds and styles as well. Enjoy!</p>

<p> In this very special episode, Karl & Will share some insights and tips on composition! Will shares a segment about melody, Karl shares a full recorded documentation of his process of composing a tune, and composer and arranger Tyler Mire stops by for an intermission chat. Enjoy!</p>

<p> In this casual episode, Karl, Will & Marty reflect on the previous weekend at VGM CON 2022 and all the fun that was had! The guys share a few tastes of some killer performances, and also a few marcato fam members pop in to share their highlights as well!</p>

<p> In this unique and contrasting episode, Karl & Will dive deep into ONE piece of video game music! They explore one of their favorite tracks, Rockman & Forte's "Cold Man", and its theory, structure, implementation, groove and more. Also, Marty drops in for a fun segment as well! Enjoy!</p>

<p> In this nostalgic and fun episode, Karl & Will present the first installment of a series called Discord Discotheque! These episodes feature playlists consisting of tracks suggested by the Marcato Discord community! The theme of this installment is 90s! Also, Bedroth stops by for a fun intermission segment about the TurboGrafx. Enjoy!</p>

<p> In this exciting and momentous new episode, Karl & Will dive into the music of the long-running, beloved yet quirky Sonic series! The guys explore some musical highlights of the Sonic games, as well as take a more in-depth look at a few key facets of the series, and some friends even drop by to share their insights as well. Enjoy the first episode of a new era!</p>

<p> The Bros have returned! Just a few days after their 10th Anniversary! In this exciting transitional episode, Karl & Will discuss a bit more about the future direction of the podcast, present a Greatest Hits 2021 montage and track of the year, and share a few awesome tracks the other hasn't heard. Enjoy!</p>

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It's the 500th Episode of the Super Marcato Bros. Video Game Music Podcast!! Unbelievable! Karl & Will present a fittingly massive celebration to honor the past ten years of the podcast, their partnership, and the amazing community they've fostered. Enjoy memories and discussion, a game, chats with a couple of very special guests, segments from the fam, and much more! Thank you to everyone who has supported the show over the past ten amazing years. Here's to the next chapter! </p>

<p> It's time for another installment of Original Showcase! These episodes,  done once a season, are when the guys share their own original music they have composed for various projects and albums. Enjoy an eclectic mix of music by the Super Marcato Bros! <br /></p>

<p> In this very exciting and special episode, Karl & Will for the second time share an awesome playlist of...Non VGM that fans of VGM would love! This collection of hidden gems was the result of weeks of rabbit hole diving, and is sure to put a smile on your face. Enjoy! <br /></p>

<p> In this exciting episode, Karl & Will focus on the masterful and unique music of Landstalker! This Genesis score, composed by Motoaki Takenouchi, is one of the most impressive the system ever saw. Enjoy some cream of the crop 16-bit era VGM!  <br /></p>

<p> In this delightful episode, Karl & Will spotlight on 2 scores that came out in 2020 that had amazing contributions from none other than Jake "virt" Kaufman! For some reason, these scores flew under the radar, but there is some ridiculously awesome VGM here. Enjoy!  <br /></p>

<p> It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some tracks you've heard before, and some you have not. Enjoy! <br /></p>

<p>In this exciting Bonus Episode, Karl shares his new album Sonicesque: Flashfield in its entirety! This is Karl’s fifth album of original, Sonic-inspired music, this time with some surprising twists and turns. Enjoy! You can purchase the album here: <a href="https://karlbmusic.bandcamp.com/album/sonicesque-flashfield">https://karlbmusic.bandcamp.com/album/sonicesque-flashfield</a></p>

<p> It's time for another installment of Show & Tell! Karl & Will each bring in their own playlist of tracks that the other hasn't heard. And in Show & Tell fashion, they duke it out in order to decide the track of the week. Enjoy an excellent, diverse collection of VGM! </p>

<p> For the last week on Nintendo Month, Karl & Will take a look at the whole Super Mario series and play some overlooked tracks that, for whatever reason, have never been played on the show before! Enjoy some less-appreciated but outstanding music from this beloved series! </p>

<p> For week 3 of Nintendo Month, Karl & Will spotlight on the beloved soundtrack to Golden Sun for the GBA! Arguably Sakuraba's best work, this score is one of the most exciting and technically impressive the handheld system ever saw. Enjoy! </p>

<p> For the second week of Nintendo Month '21, the guys focus on some of the best music created for games on the Wii! Karl & Will stroll down memory lane for a very nostalgic and feel-good playlist of VGM. Enjoy! </p>

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For the first week of Nintendo Month ‘21, Karl & Will spotlight on the relaxing, happy and surprisingly funky soundtrack to Animal Crossing: New Horizons! This is the perfect way to start off this month, showcasing some charming and well-crafted Nintendo VGM! </p>

<p> In this spooky episode, Karl, Will and special guest Travis, focus on the music to the 1991 SNES title Super Castlevania IV! The guys discuss what works, what doesn't, and what stands out about this unique entry in the beloved series! Happy Halloween! </p>

<p> It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some tracks you've heard before, and some you have not. Enjoy!  </p>

<p> It's time for another installment of Listener Show & Tell! These  very special episodes consist purely of tracks submitted by the  wonderful listeners of the SMBVGMP! And boy did they deliver this time around! Enjoy an eclectic mix of great VGM! </p>

<p> In this very special episode, Karl & Will shine a light on a particular chiptune community: Battle of the Bits! There is a ridiculous amount of talent, creativity, silliness and passion that comes out of this community. Enjoy some stellar music! </p>

<p> In this exciting episode, Karl & Will spotlight on the silly, nostalgic yet amazing soundtrack to Deltarune! In the spiritual successor to Undertale, multi-talented auteur Toby Fox once again delivers a memorable and entertaining score unlike any other. Enjoy! </p>

<p> In this colossal episode, Karl, Will, Carlos and Bryan explore the amazing music of the Team Ico Trilogy! We're talking Ico, Shadow of the Colossus and The Last Guardian! Enjoy this dive into some incredibly emotional and well-crafted music, with much more context than usual! </p>

<p>In this Patreon-suggested episode, Karl & Will spotlight on the outstanding soundtrack to Final Fantasy XV! Composed by the legendary composer Yoko Shimomura, this score is diverse, expressive and full of excellent melodies. Enjoy a taste of the best music from the most recent mainline Final Fantasy entry! </p>

<p>In this groovy episode, Karl & Will spotlight on a true Marcato classic: Rockman & Forte! This Super Famicom score holds a special place in the guys' hearts. They discuss what makes this score truly one of a kind. Enjoy! </p>

<p> In this laidback episode, Karl & Will share some outstanding jazz, fusion and lounge music from a few of the later entries in the Gran Turismo series! The bulk of this playlist is menu music, and the guys discuss the advantages of scoring background music for a menu. Enjoy some well-crafted, entertaining and underrated VGM! </p>

<p>In this exciting episode, Karl, Will & Marty share their brand-new album "Hero of Legend: A Season of Shadow"! The guys also briefly discuss some aspects of the making of this daunting and emotional project. Purchase the album here: <a href="https://supermarcatobros.bandcamp.com/album/hero-of-legend-a-season-of-shadow">https://supermarcatobros.bandcamp.com/album/hero-of-legend-a-season-of-shadow</a> </p><p>Tracklist:<br />01. Theme of Nature<br />02. Hyroica Field (Overworld)<br />03. Eroan Village<br />04. Meeting Hera<br />05. Sakura Woods<br />06. Niko the Fairy<br />07. Run to the Fountain<br />08. Ruko's Mine<br />09. Serenade of Seasons<br />10. Dungeon Diabolique<br />11. Longing for Prince Koji<br />12. Pirates of Aurelia<br />13. Toru Mountain<br />14. House of Lost Souls<br />15. Battle with the Wizard Asuka<br />16. Song of Life<br />17. Nagata's Farm <br />18. Hyroica Field (Awoken)<br />19. Caddock's Cabin<br />20. Firenze (Canyon Riders)<br />21. Healing House<br />22. Shadow Castle<br />23. The Fire Below (Final Boss) / Prince Koji Restored<br />24. Remembered & Forgotten (Ending)</p>

<p> In this long-overdue episode, Karl & Will spotlight on the incredible soundtrack to Ori and the Blind Forest! This imaginative and emotional score by Gareth Coker feels like a perfect balance of East and West VGM traditions. Enjoy! <br /></p>

<p> In this laidback episode, Karl & Will focus on the very best VGM from Golf games! Sit back, relax, pour yourself an Arnold Palmer, an enjoy some awesome diamonds in the rough! </p>

<p> It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some tracks you've heard before, and some you have not. Enjoy! </p>

<p>It's true. There is a Lost Episode of the Super Marcato Bros. podcast. It was very recently uncovered by Karl, and this week, it is finally unveiled! Enjoy this exciting piece of Marcato Bros history. </p>

<p>In this special and exciting installment of Reeeemix, Karl & Will focus on some of the very best recent covers and arrangements of VGM! Enjoy a wide variety of performed music from this very talented community of VGM lovers!</p>

<p>In this Season Premiere episode, Karl & Will explore 10 beloved series when it comes to VGM, and specifically, focus on a track from its very first entry followed by the most recent entry. Enjoy this interesting framing of how far video game music has come over the years!</p>

<p> In this chill Season Finale, Karl & Will kick back, catch up, play a couple of games, listen to a handful of awesome VGM tunes, and ponder some questions. Enjoy! </p>

<p> In this exciting episode, Karl & Will celebrate one of the all-time greatest VGM composers: Junko Tamiya! With an unmistakable style and an unparalleled sense of craft and energy, Tamiya left a huge mark on the world of VGM. Enjoy! </p>

<p> In this exciting episode, Karl & Will spotlight on the incredibly emotional and beloved score to Chrono Cross by Yasunori Mitsuda! The guys discuss Mitsuda's masterful approach to establishing a unique and effective sound on the PS1. Enjoy! </p>

<p> It's time for another installment of Original Showcase! These episodes,  done once a season, are when the guys share their own original music they have composed for various projects and albums. Enjoy an eclectic  mix of music by the Super Marcato Bros! </p>

<p> In this blood-pumping episode, Karl & Will focus on a smattering of some of the best Battle Themes in all of video game music! This epic playlist was entirely made up of submissions from the discord community. Let's Battle! </p>

<p> In this Bonus Episode, Karl shares his brand-new album "Wave Maker" in its entirety! You can purchase the album here: https://karlbmusic.bandcamp.com/album/wave-maker <br /></p>

<p> In this episode, Karl & Will compare the 2 different versions of Sonic 3D Blast! The guys discuss the positives and negatives of the Genesis version, composed by the Sega Sound Team, and the Saturn version, composed by Richard Jacques. Enjoy!  </p>