The Sound Test
Lee Tyrrell explores video game audio and music, featuring exclusive interviews with many of gaming's top composers and musicians. The podcast offers in-depth analysis of soundtracks and the creative process behind them. Season Two is currently running.
Episodes
133: ST3 #05 - Richard Jacques (Jet Set Radio, Headhunter, James Bond 007: Blood Stone, Mass Effect & Guardians of the Galaxy)
View the video of this conversation here!A conversation about all things game music with composer, Richard Jacques!Games covered:Jet Set RadioJet Set Radio FutureJames Bond 007: Blood StoneHeadhunterMass EffectGuardians of the Galaxy
132: ST3 #04 - Gerard Marino Interview (God of War)
A retrospective look at the music of God of War, throughout its original Greek mythology games, with composer Gerard Marino!"The End Begins (To Rock)" by Virtual Video Game Orchestrahttps://vvgo.bandcamp.com/album/project-3-the-end-begins-to-rockLaced Records GoW Anniversary Vinyl:https://www.lacedrecords.co/collections/god-of-warThe Sound Test on YouTube:https://youtu.be/GcKsvLgB6tk
131: ST3 #03 - Jesper Kyd Interview (Hitman and The Adventures of Batman & Robin)
A conversation with the legendary Jesper Kyd about his music for the Hitman series! Additionally, we discuss his early years and working for the SEGA Genesis.Hitman vinyl releases:https://www.lacedrecords.co/collections/hitmanTwitch:https://twitch.tv/GreenTeaRooms
130: LIVE - 31/05/24
A whole new live show!My Terry Scott Taylor interview:https://leetyrrell.medium.com/terry-scott-taylor-the-neverhood-interview-4dbb5cfb3de?sk=525957b72259f37e073c76529650bc2aTwitch:https://twitch.tv/greentearooms
129: ST3 #02 - Vincent Diamante Interview (thatgamecompany, Cloud, Flower & Sky: Children of the Light)
An insightful and wide-reaching talk with Vincent Diamante about his work for thatgamecompany, and so much more!Interview start: 2:58Also available through:YouTubeiTunesSpotifyStitcherand many more...
128: ST3 #01 - Austin Wintory Interview (thatgamecompany, Flow, Journey, Abzû and The Banner Saga)
An in-depth conversation with legendary composer, Austin Wintory, about his work for thatgamecompany (Flow & Journey), Abzû and The Banner Saga.Interview start: 4:02The first in a series of unreleased interviews!Also available through:YouTubeiTunesSpotifyStitcherand many more...
127: BONUS - Grand Theft Auto (w/Jonathan Wilson aka Robert De Negro) [INTERVIEW / PODCAST]
This fun, casual talk with Jonathan Wilson - the man behind GTA's Robert De Negro - is also a comprehensive look at his contributions to the franchise. Along with insights from the man himself, this podcast features every single track he performed for in full (and even a gem from his early days).Besides GTA, Jon and I discuss hip hop, music in general, the concept of a Robert De Negro comeback and
126: ST2 #15 - LucasArts Part 3 - iMUSE (w/George Sanger, Clint Bajakian & Peter McConnell) [COMPOSER INTERVIEW / PODCAST]
This final part of my LucasArts trilogy takes an in-depth look at the innovative iMUSE system. iMUSE was instrumental to the development of dynamic and interactive music through the 90s, and I welcome back Peter McConnell and Clint Bajakian to discuss its impact. I'm also pleased to present more insight from the incomparable George Sanger, who wrote dynamic soundtracks for games like Capture the F
125: BONUS - Grand Theft Auto (w/Colin Anderson) [INTERVIEW / PODCAST]
For this bonus, it's my great honour to welcome Colin Anderson onto The Sound Test for a lengthy talk about Grand Theft Auto. Colin was heavily involved in the music and audio of the franchise in its early days, and we talk in-depth about his contributions to both GTA 1 and 2. At the end, we even fit in a little discussion of Crackdown - another game Colin worked on, which we both consider to have
124: TOP FIVES - Puzzle Special (feat. Andrew Lackey, The Witness Audio Director)
A brand new iteration of The Sound Test, in which I explore my top five VGM tunes from any particular topic.In this second episode, I take a good long look at probably my favourite gaming genre - puzzles. As a result, I get caught up in the windmills of nostalgia while presenting a rich playlist of great VGM. And that's not all! I'm also more than happy to welcome Wabi Sabi Sound's Andrew Lackey o
123: TOP FIVES - Gangster Special (feat. Ken Felton, The Godfather Audio Director)
A brand new iteration of The Sound Test, in which I explore my top five VGM tunes from any particular topic.For my first episode back in months, the topic I've chosen is gangsters; mostly thanks to the release of "The Many Saints of Newark".This episode is packed with fantastic music, trivia and even a few surprises along the way. The podcast is guaranteed to please longtime listeners, and hopeful
122: BONUS - Psychonauts (w/Peter McConnell) [INTERVIEW / PODCAST]
In this Sound Test BONUS, I'm joined by Peter McConnell for a detailed look at the music of Psychonauts - just ahead of the release of its long-awaited sequel!Within, you'll hear details about Psychonauts' cinematic and gameplay scores, their use of live instrumentation and plenty of insightful thoughts on specific, well-loved tracks. We also discuss the game's VR sequel - Rhombus of Ruin - and th
121: LIVE - 04/01/19 [VGM Radio & Podcast] (REMASTERED)
Unfortunately, The Sound Test has been forced into a lengthy hiatus due to a very difficult personal situation I'm going through. Not only has my situation stopped me from working, but I don't even have access to my old equipment. It's not nice, and I wish I could keep the VGM going like I used to - but I'm far from done with The Sound Test. I miss it dearly, and still have many interviews to publ
120: LIVE - 26/02/21 [VGM Radio & Podcast] (Wildcard Edition!)
In this completely off-the-cuff episode, I address some of the concerns that may have built up around The Sound Test in the past month or so. It's not all serious though, as pretty much all of this is the usual serving of VGM goodness, tinged with a little optimistic looking ahead.It's been a tough time for the show, and myself lately, and I've occasionally posted some rather daft things that I re
119: LIVE - 29/01/21 [VGM Radio & Podcast] (LucasArts Special)
Since my latest ST2 eps have been all about LucasArts, I decided to broadcast a LIVE special all about them too! For my first show of 2021, I present tracks from some of their earliest releases, right up to the very last game they developed that wasn't based on Star Wars. As a result, this playlist is stacked with some of the very best VGM ever composed, and it was a lot of fun to be back with the
118: ST2 #14 - LucasArts Part 2 - History (w/George Sanger, Clint Bajakian & Peter McConnell) [COMPOSER INTERVIEW / PODCAST]
Founded in 1982, LucasArts are among the best known and best loved game developers of the past four decades. Following on from my previous episode, this podcast is the second part of a dedicated LucasArts triple-bill. This time, I explore the company’s history, with returning guests Clint Bajakian and Peter McConnell. While Clint and Peter both proved invaluable to LucasArts through the 90s, and b
117: LIVE - 18/12/20 [Weekly VGM Radio & Podcast] (feat. Matthew Smith)
For my very final show of 2020, I go big with an absolute iceberg of a broadcast. Thanks to the listeners, the playlist is full of cold, icy, christmassy tunes, but I put a little twist on my personal choices this week. You'll meet various ghosts of my Christmases past, as I introduce you to the games that have been particularly exciting presents over the years.Excitingly, I'm also joined for a LI
116: LIVE - 11/12/20 [Weekly VGM Radio & Podcast]
FREEZE!Following on from my Hypnospace Outlaw bonus, I decided to make this show all about gaming police officers, law enforcers, coppers and bobbies. There are a lot to choose from too, as these themed episodes could easily have second parts one day. For now though, this playlist is more than stacked with some of the very best tunes that the boys in blue have to offer.I SAID FREEZE, ASSHOLE!This
115: BONUS - Hypnospace Outlaw (w/Jay Tholen) [INTERVIEW / PODCAST]
In this BONUS, I'm joined by Jay Tholen for an in-depth look at the music and audio of Hypnospace Outlaw.An internet simulator set at the turn of the 21st century, Hypnospace Outlaw is one of my favourite games that I played in 2020. It's dripping in 90s nostalgia, and its keen sense of humour is colourful as you're invited into a faithful parody of online tropes from the time.Most importantly for
114: LIVE - 04/12/20 [Weekly VGM Radio & Podcast]
This episode revs into December with a look at some of the best known and best loved vehicles in games! From the Blue Falcon to Bowser's airships and everything between, this was a topic that could easily have several broadcasts dedicated to it.Outside of planes, trains and automobiles, I take a step back from many of the show's regular features this week. As we approach 2021, I'm thinking of seve
113: ST2 #13 - LucasArts Part 1 - Star Wars (w/Paul Webb, Clint Bajakian & Peter McConnell) [COMPOSER INTERVIEW / PODCAST]
No movie franchise has made a bigger impact on gaming than Star Wars, which boasts well over a hundred separate releases for practically every system that has ever existed. Adaptations of the much loved original trilogy, and its later sequels, have grown in sophistication with each passing year.Since LucasArts was founded in 1982 by George Lucas himself, its connection to Star Wars runs deep. Ther
112: LIVE - 20/11/20 [Weekly VGM Radio & Podcast]
No interview this week, but we do have a stacked playlist of sidekick celebration! I explore some of gaming's most well-known tagalongs, player 2s and assistants; all with the help of my wonderful regular listeners. You'll hear my own Top 5, along with a whole host of other great choices!Besides the theme, this episode finally brings some concrete (and complex) answers to the VGM SongFight battle.
111: LIVE - 13/11/20 [Weekly VGM Radio & Podcast] (feat. Barry Leitch)
The Sound Test welcomes yet another big interview guest this week, as Barry Leitch joins me for a chat about his whole legendary career. From his music and sound for a string of popular racing games to his intriguing work on children's toys, we cover a lot of interesting ground. It was fantastic to have Barry on the show, and I hope we talk again soon!The theme for this week otherwise, though, is
110: LIVE - 06/11/20 [Weekly VGM Radio & Podcast] (feat. Mark "TDK" Knight)
For this episode, I'm joined about halfway for a brand new chat with TDK. He's a regular name on my show, and one of the contributors to ST2, so it's fantastic to welcome him back to The Sound Test. This time, we catch up about his latest album - "Retrospect" - currently available through https://marktdkknight.bandcamp.com !Besides my talk with TDK, I also take a look at various intriguing periphe
109: LIVE - 07/12/18 [Weekly VGM Radio & Podcast] - REMASTERED!
Since I'm away in Ireland this week, I've cooked up another old school ST remaster! This one's our third ever episode, from nearly two years ago.For more recent Sound Test listeners, be prepared for a change in tone! Not only did my co-host, Dale, and I approach things a lot more casually, but I was a lot more ignorant of VGM as a whole. Really, I was at the beginning of my journey.I hope these ea
108: LIVE - 23/10/20 [Weekly VGM Radio & Podcast] (Halloween Special)
I won't be here next week because of a holiday, so this episode gets all kinds of spooky in advance of Halloween. We skulk from the shadows of one creepy track to another as we explore the ghoulish sounds of various horror-themed games.Despite the darkness, regular features light the way! From news about a new Mario movie, Gotham Knights and more on the horizon from TDK to another twist in the tal
107: LIVE - 16/10/20 [Weekly VGM Radio & Podcast]
Get sat comfortably, class, and prepare for this week's lesson - history! Whether it's Vikings, Ancient Egyptians, the Swinging Sixties or 15th Century Bohemia, this episode dips into a variety of historical video games.Besides my own Top 5, and choices from my regulars, we hear all sorts of history-inspired fantasy titles and, of course, check in on all the regular features. Test yourself with a
106: LIVE - 09/10/20 [Weekly VGM Radio & Podcast]
Snacks at the ready, because this episode takes a look at some of gaming's tastiest delectables. From Pac-Man's fruit to the glorious culinary delights of Final Fantasy XV, you're sure to feel hungry as the show rolls on.Besides the gastronomic glory, I take a look at three interesting developments for Quickfire News and the SFX Showdown continues with an ever-growing scoreboard. An untrustworthy
105: LIVE - 02/10/20 [Weekly VGM Radio & Podcast]
As VGM lovers, we all come across tunes and soundtracks from games we've never played. In this episode, I explore my personal Top 5 games that, despite never playing, have excellent music. My regular listeners get in on the theme too, and plenty of recommendations are thrown around.Otherwise, Quickfire News continues on strong with three new segments, while bookending rounds of the SFX Showdown sh
104: LIVE - 25/09/20 - Discord Special! (feat. Jammin' Sam Miller) [Weekly VGM Radio & Podcast]
Besides a mic-levels blunder at the very beginning, this is one of my favourite Sound Test broadcasts ever.Within, we celebrate incredible video game music largely brought to the table by my Discord members. Across the course of this episode, you'll hear how many of my regular listeners came to love VGM and the tunes that started their passion. Of course, I've got a Top 5 of my own formative choic
103: LIVE - 18/09/20 [Weekly VGM Radio & Podcast]
The show gets a polish up this week, with a whole new QuickFire News segment and a special COVID-inspired Top 5!What video game characters would you feel most comfortable bumping into in the supermarket during this pandemic? I take a look at my Top 5 masked characters, all while fumbling my way through all the usual features and a nice, chunky playlist.This week's playlist:Cocoa and the Time Machi
102: LIVE - 04/09/20 [Weekly VGM Radio & Podcast]
Following on from my ST2 Racing Special, I take a look at some of my personal favourite racing games over the years. Unlike how I usually structure playlists, I've made this one follow a bit of a timeline. Across the course of the show, it dips in and out of different consoles, showing off their capabilities and general style.Also, this show is shorter than most, coming in at about half length. I
101: ST2 #12 - Racing Special (w/Steve Collett, Ian Livingstone and TDK) [COMPOSER INTERVIEW / PODCAST]
From the oldest arcade cabinets, racing games have been incredibly popular. They’ve revved their way through just about every console and computer chip imaginable, and drifted around every audio innovation with ease. What was once a dedicated and focused profession has widened in scope, especially since the introduction of licensed music and the ever-increasing prevalence of orchestral instrumenta
100: LIVE - 28/08/20 [Weekly VGM Radio & Podcast]
I'm back on my own this week, but that doesn't stop the tunes a-flowing! Not only is the playlist nice and strong this week, but we return to presenting a full selection of features - for the first time in months!Alongside the usual SFX Showdown and VGM SongFight segments, Quickfire News is reinstated, with all the usual clumsiness intact. Otherwise, Daisy gets a couple of barks in, and the SongFi
99: LIVE - 21/08/20 [Weekly VGM Radio & Podcast]
Unfortunately, Bethany's had to return to her homeland of Northern Ireland, so this is her second and final appearance - for now! In time, Bethany'll be back, and we'll continue on with more of my clumsy attempts at explaining VGM.Until then, this is a fun, chaotic show that sees us both slowly lose our faculties thanks to some intense heat. A playlist full of interesting tracks from a variety of
98: LIVE - 14/08/20 [Weekly VGM Radio & Podcast]
For Bethany Wilson's very first appearance as a Sound Test co-host, we sail through a playlist that (clumsily) provides a bit of a history lesson!As best as I can with wine, I try to explain some of the fundamentals of VGM and how it evolved. All the way, we hear some prime examples from a variety of chips, with a bit of an accidental concentration on the SNES. We also spend plenty of time in the
97: LIVE - 07/08/20 [Weekly VGM Radio & Podcast]
Along with all the old features, ST LIVE returns for its first fully-fledged broadcast in a month! Streamed from Shady's (and featuring him playing Lemmings for the YouTube version), this episode is a triumphant return to the manic, varied fun of the past. Within, you'll hear a whole new round of the SFX Showdown, another VGM SongFight chapter and one of the strongest playlists yet.It's good to be
96: LIVE - 30/11/18 [Weekly VGM Radio & Podcast] - REMASTERED!
Due to not getting internet installed in my new home until August, I'm unable to stream LIVE shows until then! Instead, here's another remastered version of The Sound Test's second show of all time!This time, I speak an unbelievable amount of bollocks. There are parts of this episode that really make me cringe, but I think longtime listeners will enjoy hearing some of my naivety and growth as a VG
95: LIVE - 23/11/18 [Weekly VGM Radio & Podcast] - REMASTERED!
Due to not getting internet installed in my new home until August, I'm unable to stream LIVE shows until then! Instead, here's a remastered version of The Sound Test's very first broadcast, featuring Dale Fowler.Previously, this episode was only available to patrons, but I've given it a clean up and posted it here ready for the usual stream time. Essentially, I've replaced the music with better qu
94: LIVE - 17/07/20 [Weekly VGM Radio & Podcast]
A third "Lee's busy moving house" castaway edition, in which things remain nice and chilled out for a short, peppy playlist. We check back in on music from ST2 Racing Special guests (after the premiere of my WipeOut BONUS), hear yet more from Chris Abbott and relax to several great choices and requests. For the pick of the week this week, though, Lee tells the story of "Puggs in Space", and how it
93: BONUS - WipeOut and More (w/Tim Wright aka CoLD SToRAGE)
My full BONUS interview with Tim Wright, also known as CoLD SToRAGE!Tim has worked on several racing games in his time, but is possibly best known in the genre for his original WipeOut music. I spoke to him about his audio and composition for various racers in this expansive interview, which approaches two hours in length. Due to the level of detail Tim fit into the conversation, I eventually deci
92: LIVE - 10/07/20 [Weekly VGM Radio & Podcast]
Another off-season, castaway episode! This time, Lee runs through a very snippy playlist, filled with absolute tunes. Short and sweet is the approach, and hopefully this compact patty of VGM goodness will just about do the trick!"Degree Absolute" Podcast SNEAK PREVIEW:https://youtu.be/Gvq9GahVeEsThis week's playlist:The Rooftops – Matt Furniss [Predator 2]Dunk Baby Academy – Laura Shigihara [Dunk
91: ST2 #11 - Rakuen (w/Laura Shigihara) [COMPOSER INTERVIEW / PODCAST]
Styled as a 2D RPG adventure, Rakuen follows the emotional journey of an unnamed Boy and his mother. Hospitalised by a difficult illness, the boy finds solace in stories of a magical land.As the narrative unfolds, music becomes integral to the experience. Melodies tie directly into plot threads, and help drive gameplay in some inventive ways. You’d expect nothing less from Laura Shigihara, who joi
90: LIVE - 03/07/20 [Weekly VGM Radio & Podcast]
An off-season, castaway episode in which Lee presents a number of updates about The Sound Test and his own personal life. Although the main point of this stream was to get out certain bits of news, its shorter playlist is nonetheless absolutely banging. From obscure 90s racing games to Mushroom Men and all sorts in between, this will hopefully satisfy longtime ST listeners who have been missing th
89: LIVE - 12/06/20 [Weekly VGM Radio & Podcast]
For this season finale, Lee takes a look at some of his all-time favourite side scrolling beat 'em ups! Of course, the show is bolstered by an array of requests and other unrelated choices, which all come together to form a particularly bass-heavy playlist. The show will return with a fourth season on July 17th, 2020; allowing Lee to catch his breath and focus a little on ST2. Hopefully, this clos
88: LIVE - 29/05/20 [Weekly VGM Radio & Podcast]
To follow on from last week's question about gaming's best playable animal characters, this show delves deep into the wild. With a whole host of choices from listeners, alongside Lee's personal top five, it turns out that there are a lot more iconic digital animals than you might think. There are so many, in fact, that most of the show's regular features are put to one side until next week. Aptly,
87: BONUS - Mike Richmond Interview (Atari ST, ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64 and more!)
Contemporary chiptune enthusiast, Mike Richmond, returns to The Sound Test for another great conversation! This time, we catch up on his recent work with the AY chip, featured in later versions of the ZX Spectrum along with various arcades, pinball machines and other home computers. A very similar chip was used in the Atari ST, which Mike has also been composing for lately. Finally, we cover more
86: LIVE - 22/05/20 [Weekly VGM Radio & Podcast]
This week's focus is the wonderful world of gaming robots! Throughout, Lee takes a look at various iconic playable androids and AI characters; presenting choices from listeners alongside personal picks. Thanks to a week off, the VGM SongFight takes a hiatus and the SFX Showdown teases a winner, while a new question is posed for the next episode. Finally, the News Cop gets jumpy before we finish up
85: BONUS - Fat Bard Interview (Jet Lancer & Levelhead)
In Fat Bard's second Sound Test appearance, Zach, Pat and I cover their recent work on two very different titles - Jet Lancer and Levelhead. With the former drenched in guitars alongside an array of retro-influenced synths, and the latter presenting an electronic tapestry of textures and ambience, the two prove their skill for different styles yet again. In this episode, we talk about the producti
84: LIVE - 16/05/20 [Weekly VGM Radio & Podcast]
After last week's film-to-game extravaganza, Lee takes a look at his top five game-to-film adaptations! We also hear all about a metal suited Japanese superhero, Lee's near death experience and many more stories about gaming obscurities and gems. Additionally, the SFX Showdown finishes up with round five, and M. Bison gets cocky in the SongFight!Including:SFX ShowdownVGM SongFight (BACKSTORY)Top 5
83: ST2 #10 - Detroit: Become Human (w/Nima Fakhrara & Philip Sheppard) [COMPOSER INTERVIEW/PODCAST]
Detroit: Become Human is a detailed sci-fi narrative with some of Quantic Dream's most ambitious music to date. In order to best score the story’s three playable characters, a trio of top tier composers joined the project – each focusing on one thread of an interweaving narrative. For Connor – an android police investigator – Nima Fahkrara mixed an array of hardware synths and custom instruments w
82: LIVE - 08/05/20 [Weekly VGM Radio & Podcast]
An almost non-stop list of pumpers and bangers dominates this playlist, so get ready to move. During links, Lee presents his top five film-to-game adaptations - and Blade Runner's only at number four! Otherwise, we hear a boatload of strong requests and the VGM SongFight takes an esoteric turn...Including:SFX ShowdownVGM SongFight (BACKSTORY)Top 5This week's playlist:Wild Wild Jungle – Norwegian R
81: LIVE - 01/05/20 [Weekly VGM Radio & Podcast]
This very profane LIVE show takes a look at swearing in video games, from the very first time cussing was heard in a title to some of the most famous examples. Along the way, you can hear all the usual features and a playlist stacked with the very best VGM. Finally, if you check out this podcast on YouTube (link below), you can see my brother - ShadyLane - perform a live speedrun of The Legend of
80: LIVE - 24/04/20 [Weekly VGM Radio & Podcast]
It's another solo show this week, as Dale's finally decided to play it safe and social distance! In his absence, we kick things off chippy before moving into an extended look at the history of David Cage and Quantic Dream. Then, we end up on some top shelf requests - not before a whole show's worth of the usual chatter, musings and VGM trivia!Including:SFX ShowdownVGM SongFight (BACKSTORY)Image cr
79: LIVE - 17/04/20 [Weekly VGM Radio & Podcast]
Lee runs the show solo this week as Dale recuperates at home. But personal picks and requests keep things flowing, we hear more about Lee's reaction to FFVII Remake, discuss his 30th birthday and a question is posed - what is your favourite individual chip or console when it comes to audio?Including:SFX ShowdownNewsVGM SongFight (BACKSTORY)This week's playlist:Sewer City – Matt Furniss [Boogerman]
78: LIVE - 10/04/20 [Weekly VGM Radio & Podcast]
We're back this week without the need of a crate of Pepsi to keep us going. The energy keeps flowing through this one, kicked off by one of the strongest starts to a playlist yet! Additionally, Lee's tentative link to the physical realm is tested yet again by social norms and an interaction with a scotsman.Including:SFX ShowdownVGM SongFight (BACKSTORY)This week's playlist:Miami at Night Chase – A
77: BONUS - Gareth Coker Interview [Ori and the Will of the Wisps]
After our expansive chat about Ori and the Blind Forest last year, I welcome Gareth Coker back on The Sound Test to discuss its sequel; Ori and the Will of the Wisps. We take a look at its production process, how it differs from Blind Forest, the instrumentation used and how Covid-19 has impacted composers. It's wonderful to see Gareth return, and I'm particularly pleased to continue the musical s
76: LIVE - 03/04/20 [Weekly VGM Radio & Podcast]
Fatigue reigns heavy on our shoulders this week! Dale and I stumble our way through a very sleepy show, mostly discussing last week's question - what are some of your favourite gaming sequels? An excellent playlist of listener choices definitely helps paper the gaps on this one as we attempt to make sense of our own brains, leading up to our focus for next week - best boss tracks of all time! Many
75: BONUS - Mike Morasky Interview [Half-Life: Alyx]
Mike Morasky returns to The Sound Test for a lengthy and expansive conversation about Valve's latest masterpiece - Half-Life: Alyx. Being a VR game, we get plenty of chance to discuss how you can apply audio in that environment. Additionally, we hear all about the development of Half-Life: Alyx itself and how Mike approached its music.Lee Tyrrell on Twitter:https://twitter.com/GreenT128Mike Morask
74: LIVE - 27/03/20 [Weekly VGM Radio & Podcast]
This week, I'm once again joined by Dale Fowler for a truly off the hook edition of The Sound Test LIVE - your weekly celebration of VGM goodness! Alongside our mad tangents, we play the usual features, some heavy hitting tunes from new games and pose the question: what are some of your favourite direct sequels in gaming ever?Including:SFX ShowdownVGM SongFight (BACKSTORY)This week's playlist:Edge
73: ST2 #09 - Outer Wilds (w/Andrew Prahlow)
Outer Wilds, a unique sci-fi adventure released in 2019, has been a huge hit with critics and players alike. Scored by Andrew Prahlow, a lot of the soundtrack is built on banjos, guitars and other fireside classics (like simple whistling). However, the music also makes clever use of soundscapes, synths and textures, all contributing to a decidedly post-rock sound that perfectly captures the settin
72: LIVE - 20/03/20 [Weekly VGM Radio & Podcast]
Alongside the usual chatter, this episode takes a look at some of the games that first inspired regular listeners to get into VGM. There are some great choices!Including:SFX ShowdownVGM SongFight (BACKSTORY)Quickfire NewsThis week's playlist:Oil Panic – ??? (originally composed by Yoko Mizuta and/or Jin Sugita) [Game & Watch Gallery]Undercaves – Spencer Nilsen, Brian Coburn and/or Andras Magya
71: BONUS - Jason Graves Interview (Moss, Dead Space, Star Trek, Until Dawn, Tomb Raider and more!)
Jason Graves has worked on a simply incredible list of titles throughout his career. Whether it's Tomb Raider, Dead Space, Until Dawn, Moss, multiple Star Trek games or any of his various projects, Jason always brings depth of thought and true feeling to his music. In this unbelievably expansive bonus interview, Jason and I cover as much of his back catalogue as we can. He's passionate, enthusiast
70: LIVE - 13/03/20 [Weekly VGM Radio]
On this week's show, I catch up on your thoughts about particularly effective looping tracks in games, and then go on to ask what games and tunes very first got you into VGM. More on that next week!Including:SFX ShowdownVGM SongFight (BACKSTORY: https://twitter.com/GreenT128/status/1191119218038706176)Quickfire NewsThis week's playlist:Birth of the People – Yuzo Koshiro [ActRaiser]Ocean – Kenta Na
69: LIVE - 06/03/20 [Weekly VGM Radio]
For this second episode of a third run, I'm joined after a little while by somebody very familiar to longtime listeners...Including:SFX ShowdownVGM SongFight (BACKSTORY: https://twitter.com/GreenT128/status/1191119218038706176)and more...This week's playlist:Those Who Fight (Intro) – (originally composed by Nobuo Uematsu) [FF7: Remake]Don’t Be Afraid (Final Fantasy VIII) – Nobuo Uematsu [Distant W
68: LIVE - 28/02/20 [Weekly VGM Radio]
The first episode of a (kind of) third season! This time, I'm going solo and introducing a couple of new ideas. I don't do the old features in this broadcast, but they'll be returning in the next...This week's playlist:Da Funk – Daft Punk [Homework]Material Girl – Gavin “zer0page” Graham (originally by Madonna)Samurai Shodown Embrace Death – Fat Bard [Samurai Shodown (2019)]We Called Upon War – An
67: ST2 #08 - Sea of Thieves (w/Robin Beanland)
Sea of Thieves is a multiplayer pirate adventure complete with sailing, cutlasses, sea monsters and even interactive shanties. Though given a cartoonish and playful feel, as is often the case with Rare, its creation and continued evolution are taken very seriously. That’s exemplified in Sea of Thieves’ music, which uses an arsenal of intriguing instruments in its authentic sound. In fact, its comp
66: ST2 #07 - The Banner Saga (w/Austin Wintory)
After composing one of the best loved game OSTs of all time with Journey, Austin Wintory was left wondering what could inspire him with the same intensity. Known as a top authority when it comes to composing modern VGM, every project he scores offers a new opportunity to explore and innovate. But, when Stoic – a team of developers led by a trio of ex-Bioware staff – contacted him about their upcom
65: LIVE - 07/02/20 (feat. Chris Abbott) [Weekly VGM Radio]
A brand new iteration of The Sound Test LIVE! This time, I'm joined by Shelley Moncaster for fresh VGM playlists and all the old features, including:SFX ShowdownSongFight (BACKSTORY: https://twitter.com/GreenT128/status/1191119218038706176)NewsAnd a BONUS interview with C64Audio.com's Chris Abbott about the 8-Bit Symphony! This week's playlist:Days Like These (Head Radio Extract) – Craig Conner [G
64: LIVE - 31/01/20 [Weekly VGM Radio]
A brand new iteration of The Sound Test LIVE! This time, I'm joined by Shelley Moncaster for fresh VGM playlists and all the old features, including:SFX ShowdownSongFight (BACKSTORY/POLL)NewsThis week's playlist:Flagship – Danny Baranowsky [Industries of Titan]Overworld (Peaceful) – Danny Baranowsky (originally composed by Koji Kondo) [Cadence of Hyrule]Maple Treeway – Asuka Ota & Ryo Nagamats
63: LIVE - 24/01/20 [Weekly VGM Radio]
A brand new iteration of The Sound Test LIVE! This time, I'm joined by Shelley Moncaster for fresh VGM playlists and all the old features, including:SFX ShowdownSongFightNewsand lots of listener requests this week!This week's playlist:Six’s Theme, Pt. II – Tobias Lilja [Little Nightmares]Spring (Wild Horseradish Jam) – ConcernedApe [Stardew Valley] The Palace – Matt Gray [Reformation 3]Stage 05 Re
62: LIVE - 17/01/20 [Weekly VGM Radio]
A brand new iteration of The Sound Test LIVE! This time, I'm joined by Shelley Moncaster for fresh VGM playlists and all the old features, including:SFX ShowdownSongFightNewsTop 5 (THIS WEEK: Top 5 Drum/Percussion Sounds)This week's playlist:Light from the Netherworlds – Yasunori Mitsuda [Xenogears]Miami Disco – Perturbator [Hotline Miami]EXPERT SHOT – Ryuji Iuchi [Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz
61: BONUS - Slay the Spire: Reslain, Kind Words & Factory Town (w/Clark Aboud)
Almost exactly a year on from my first conversation with Clark Aboud, I caught up with him again about his Slay the Spire remix EP - Reslain! It's always a pleasure to chat to Clark, and we also manage to spend some time discussing Kind Words and Factory Town. Both released since we last spoke, so it was great to hear a little on their development alongside lots of his insight on Slay the Spire: R
60: LIVE - 10/01/20 (feat. Clark Aboud) [Weekly VGM Radio]
A brand new iteration of The Sound Test LIVE! This time, I'm joined by Shelley Moncaster for fresh VGM playlists and all the old features, including:SFX ShowdownSongFightNewsand a BONUS interview with Slay the Spire's Clark Aboud!Clark's "Reslain" on Bandcamp:https://clarkaboudmusic.bandcamp.com/album/slay-the-spire-reslainThis week's playlist:Factory Town – Clark Aboud [Factory Town]The Beyond –
59: LIVE - 03/01/20 (2010s Special) [Weekly VGM Radio]
A brand new iteration of The Sound Test LIVE! This time, I'm joined by Shelley Moncaster for fresh VGM playlists and all the old features, including:SFX ShowdownSongFightTop TEN (THIS WEEK: My favourite game from each year of the 2010s, including runners up and honourable mentions!)This week's playlist:Rocket Man – Gavin “zer0Page” Graham (originally composed by Elton John & Bernie Taupin) [Bi
58: LIVE - 27/12/19 [Weekly VGM Radio]
A brand new iteration of The Sound Test LIVE! This time, I'm joined by Shelley Moncaster for fresh VGM playlists and all the old features.This week's playlist:Buying Lumber – Jerry Martin [The Sims]Don’t Be So Serious – Low Roar [Death Stranding]Grace and Glory – Hideki Naganuma [Jet Set Radio] Bike Race – Shawn Lee [Bully/Canis Canem Edit]Fusion – TiceTunesMarble Zone – Masato Nakamura [Sonic the
57: LIVE - 20/12/19 (feat. TiceTunes) [Weekly VGM Radio]
A brand new iteration of The Sound Test LIVE! This time, I'm joined by Shelley Moncaster for fresh VGM playlists and all the old features, including:SFX ShowdownSongFightQuickfire NewsTop 5 (THIS WEEK: Top 5 Snow Graphics/Physics)and a LIVE interview with Kynseed's TiceTunes!TiceTunes Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/user-275358929Kynseed on Steam:https://store.steampowered.com/app/75...This week
56: BONUS - Kynseed (w/TiceTunes)
To follow up on my Fable podcast episode with Russell Shaw, I caught up with TiceTunes about Kynseed - a new project from a number of ex-Fable developers! Although Russell Shaw wrote Kynseed's main theme, its expansive soundtrack is otherwise given life by Tice. Despite it being his first official video game OST, his work is deep, accomplished and - most importantly - perfect for Kynseed itself.In
55: LIVE - 13/12/19 (feat. Fat Bard) [Weekly VGM Radio]
A brand new iteration of The Sound Test LIVE! This time, I'm joined by Shelley Moncaster for fresh VGM playlists and all the old features, including:SFX ShowdownSongFightQuickfire Newsand a LIVE interview with Guinea Pig Parkour's Fat Bard!All future streams:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jf-ef67-A3H79fLoRDtoQRequests and contact:https://twitter.com/GreenT128orhttps://www.facebook.com/thesound
54: BONUS - LIVE Fat Bard (Zach Fendelman & Patrick Crecelius) Interview [Guinea Pig Parkour]
For Shelley's very first LIVE interview, we spoke to the lovely Fat Bard about their work on the upcoming Guinea Pig Parkour and composing VGM in general!Along with a debut appearance of my own guinea pig, Douglas, Fat Bard's Zach Fendelman and Patrick Crecelius discuss how they got started in the industry, adapting to different styles and the separate roles they take. It was fantastic to talk to
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