BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast

Sunsoft

Episode #141 of BGMania. We're back with another company-focused edition of the podcast, and this time, Bryan and Frank listen to some excellent music from games published and/or developed by Sunsoft! The duo also share quite a bit of memories that they have from Sunsoft related games. Frank's audio gets "demonic", for lack of a better word, for a few brief seconds at the beginning of the show and again near the end of the show. Weird how internet lag can do that to a file sometimes! Enjoy the show!
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The tracklist for today’s episode is as follows:
Area 1 (Blaster Master) [1988]
Online Mode (Tel Tel Stadium) [1990]
Can Can -Stage 1 Theme- (Lemmings) [1992]
20,000 Martians Under the Sea (Daffy Duck: The Marvin Missions) [1993]
Stage 2 (Batman) [1989]
Mechanical Mystgate (Myst) [1994]
Stage Theme 01 (Journey to Silius) [1990]
Jetski 1 (Zero the Kamikaze Squirrel) [1994]
Memories of the Past (Albert Odyssey) [1993]
Staff Roll (Taz-Mania) [1993]
Aporia -Boss Theme 1- (Gimmick!) [1992]
Stage 7 (Fantasy Zone) [1987]
Stages 1 & 6 Music (Batman: Return of the Joker) [1991]
Battleship Prometheus (Phantom 2040) [1995]
Stage Theme Underground (U-four-ia: The Saga) [1991]
The End of Fights (Galaxy Fight: Universal Warriors) [1995]
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Credits

Episode #140 of BGMania. We've reached the end. So long, folks! WAIT! Don't go anywhere... we just meant we reached the end of the game! And now, we get to listen to some rocking credits music! This week on the show, Bryan and Frank explore what makes credits music so fun and jolly in another exciting episode. Enjoy the show!
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The tracklist for today’s episode is as follows:
Credits (Super Meat Boy) [2010]
Staff Roll (Super Mario 64) [1996]
Still Alive (Mirror's Edge) [2008]
Game Credits (Demon's Souls) [2009]
Credits (Sonic & Knuckles) [1994]
Credits (Star Fox) [1993]
Love Psalm (Silent Hill 2) [2001]
The Parade (Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars) [1996]
Theme Credits (DOOM) [2016]
Staff Roll (Project Justice) [2000]
Credits (Mario Golf 64) [1999]
Credits (Splatoon) [2015]
Staff Roll (Excite Truck) [2006]
Credits (Jamestown) [2011]
Fantasia Alla Marcia (Kingdom Hearts II) [2005]
Credits (Mario Kart 64) [1996]
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Deep Dive: Grant Kirkhope

Episode #139 of BGMania. It's time for another deep dive into one specific composer, and this month, Bryan and Frank are so excited to finally be listening to and discussing the work of Grant Kirkhope. A composer that is no stranger to anyone who listens to BGMania, Grant has provided us with that "Kirkhopian" sound we've adored since our teenage years. Enjoy the show!
Please send all track requests for future episodes, feedback, comments, questions, and concerns to bgmania@leveldowngames.com
The tracklist for today’s episode is as follows:
Prickly Pear Island (Project Dream) [1996]
Antenna Cradle (GoldenEye 007) [1997]
Mumbo's Mountain (Banjo-Kazooie) [1998]
DK Rap (Donkey Kong 64) [1999]
Pelagic II: Exploration (Perfect Dark) [2000]
Jinjo Village (Banjo-Tooie) [2000]
Haunted Doors and Chairs (Grabbed by the Ghoulies) [2003]
Oven-Fresh Day (Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise) [2008]
Discovering BanjoLand (Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts) [2008]
Dalentarth (Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning) [2012]
Giant Apple Runaway (Castle of Illusion: Starring Mickey Mouse) [2013]
Xeno Titan (Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth) [2014]
Hivory Towers (Yooka-Laylee) [2017]
Mid-Boss Mayhem (Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle) [2017]
The Big Challenge (A Hat in Time) [2017]
Step Right Up! -Casino- (Tangledeep) [2018]
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Radio Hour, Volume 32

Episode #138 of BGMania. We get pretty eclectic this month for Radio Hour as Bryan and Frank kick their feet back and enjoy another awesome assortment of video game music. Enjoy the show!
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The tracklist for today’s episode is as follows:
Paris (Hotline Miami) [2012]
Coneball3000 (Dreams) [2020]
Mary Payne (Astrologaster) [2019]
Black Hole Anomalies (Space Megaforce) [1992]
Blue Bird Lamentation (Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward) [2012]
Dark Hero -Male Version- (Astral Chain) [2019]
Wily Field (Mega Man Soccer) [1994]
"Cider Time" by Lifeformed (Dustforce) [2012]
Fate to Despair (Castlevania: Circle of the Moon) [2001]
Rock Song #2 (The Sims: Bustin' Out) [2003]
Spirits (Crystar) [2018]
Beyond the Heart (Celeste: Farewell) [2019]
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The Sacred and Divine

Episode #137 of BGMania. Apologies for the show being a day late. Bryan is still getting over not feeling well from earlier this week, which set everything back by a full day. This week on the podcast, Bryan and Frank sit down in a spiritual state of mind to listen to music that comes from very specific sections in certain video games. We're exploring music from Cathedrals, Churches, Temples, and Sanctuaries in a truly ethereal episode this week. Enjoy the show!
Please send all track requests for future episodes, feedback, comments, questions, and concerns to bgmania@leveldowngames.com
The tracklist for today’s episode is as follows:
Garreg Mach Cathedral (Fire Emblem: Three Houses) [2019]
Acolytes of a New God (Fallout) [1997]
Chapel (Uninvited) [1991]
Old Temple Stage -Japan- (Super Street Fighter IV) [2010]
Sanctuary (Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King) [2004]
Frozen Shadows (Temple Run 2) [2013]
Hymn of the Six -Vigilant Church Theme- (WildStar) [2014]
Monastery (Diablo II) [2000]
Sanctuary (Terranigma) [1995]
Good Temple -Theme 2- (Neverwinter Nights) [2002]
Gwynevere, Princess of Sunlight (Dark Souls) [2011]
Temple of the Grail -Part 1, Calm- (LEGO Indiana Jones) [2008]
Shrine (Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals) [1995]
Peace of Akatosh (The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion) [2006]
Granas Sanctuary (Grandia II) [2000]
The Church (Ultimate Mortal Kombat III) [1995]
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1994

Episode #136 of BGMania. We're back with another focus on a particular year. Last time, way back on Episode 48, we discussed the year 1992. While that had some excellent games and music in it, we were still babies when it came to podcasting, and our focus on the year 1994 turned out to be much more enjoyable. Sorry for the delay and the episode not being up this morning, as I had a bit of work to get done that unfortunately came first. Nevertheless. Enjoy the show!
Please send all track requests for future episodes, feedback, comments, questions, and concerns to bgmania@leveldowngames.com
The tracklist for today’s episode is as follows:
Hydrocity Zone -Act 1- (Sonic the Hedgehog 3) [1994]
Royal Rumble Results (WWF RAW) [1994]
Woodman (Mega Man Soccer) [1994]
Title Theme (Zoda's Revenge: StarTropics II) [1994]
Hotel 1 -Variation 2- (Hotel Mario) [1994]
Flatulent Swamps (Boogerman) [1994]
Cyclopsis Stage (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) [1994]
Booboodori's Stage (Sugoi Hebereke) [1994]
The Lab (Shaq Fu) [1994]
Kefka (Final Fantasy VI) [1994]
Return to Pride Rock (The Lion King) [1994]
Smiles and Tears (Earthbound) [1994]
Yoshi 2 (Mario's Early Years: Fun With Letters) [1994]
Neo Tokyo (Pulseman) [1994]
The First Hole (Kirby's Dream Course) [1994]
We're Rangers! (Breath of Fire II) [1994]
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Crusader of Centy

Episode #135 of BGMania. This episode has been a long time coming, as Bryan has been a massive fan of this hidden gem of a soundtrack for years. Released here in North America as Crusader of Centy and over in Europe as Soleil, this SEGA Genesis Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past clone features a masterclass of compositions from a one and done composer, Motokazu Shinoda. Do not skip this episode! You'll regret not having heard this wonderful variety of music if you do. Enjoy the show!
Please send all track requests for future episodes, feedback, comments, questions, and concerns to bgmania@leveldowngames.com
The tracklist for today’s episode is as follows:
Opening Theme (Crusader of Centy) [1994]
Town (Crusader of Centy) [1994]
Soleil Plaza (Crusader of Centy) [1994]
Overworld Map (Crusader of Centy) [1994]
Rafflesia Training Grounds (Crusader of Centy) [1994]
Monster Area (Crusader of Centy) [1994]
Dahlia Valley (Crusader of Centy) [1994]
Battle 1 (Crusader of Centy) [1994]
Anemone Beach (Crusader of Centy) [1994]
Water Lily (Crusader of Centy) [1994]
Battle 2 (Crusader of Centy) [1994]
Camellia Desert (Crusader of Centy) [1994]
Tower of Babel (Crusader of Centy) [1994]
Root Temple (Crusader of Centy) [1994]
Battle 3 (Crusader of Centy) [1994]
Dark Night (Crusader of Centy) [1994]
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Radio Hour, Volume 31

Episode #134 of BGMania. This episode of Radio Hour is a special one. Recently, Bryan and Jessica had the pleasure of attending the NieR Orchestra Concert in Chicago, and while they talked heavily about it on this past week's episode of Max Level, Bryan recounts several stories from the concert itself on today's episode while playing music that we heard during the actual concert. Radio Hour is generally an eclectic mix of music, and while it still mostly is this month, we lean heavily into NieR and NieR: Automata for this special occasion! Enjoy the show!
Please send all track requests for future episodes, feedback, comments, questions, and concerns to bgmania@leveldowngames.com
The tracklist for today’s episode is as follows:
Marluxia Data Battle (Kingdom Hearts III ReMind) [2020]
Snow in Summer (NieR) [2010]
Para la Vida (Tropico 6) [2019]
Kaine (NieR) [2010]
Original Sin (Divinity: Original Sin) [2014]
False God (The Talos Principle) [2014]
City Ruins (NieR: Automata) [2017]
CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA Variation (Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot) [2020]
Bipolar Nightmare (NieR: Automata) [2017]
Pascal (NieR: Automata) [2017]
No Future (Black Future '88) [2019]
Mourning (NieR: Automata) [2017]
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AFFILIATE LINKS
Please consider supporting Level Down Games and all of our content by using the following affiliate links. Thanks so much!
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Sayonara Wild Hearts

Bonus Episode #21 of BGMania. A criminally underlooked game from 2019, Sayonara Wild Hearts has captivated Bryan from Level Down Games with its emotional story beats, excellent rhythm gameplay, and outstanding soundtrack. This game needs all the love we can show it, as it truly deserves it. We're uploading this episode on Australia Day because we're also using this episode to spread awareness on how each and every one of us can help those in need over in Australia with the national bushfire crisis. Please check out https://donate.wwf.org.au/ , https://www.redcross.org.au/ , and https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/ if you can at all help those in need. Enjoy the show!
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The tracklist for today’s episode is as follows:
Sayonara Wild Heart (Sayonara Wild Hearts) [2019]
Fighting Hearts (Sayonara Wild Hearts) [2019]
Begin Again (Sayonara Wild Hearts) [2019]
Dead of Night (Sayonara Wild Hearts) [2019]
Forest Ghost (Sayonara Wild Hearts) [2019]
Heartbreak III (Sayonara Wild Hearts) [2019]
The World We Knew (Sayonara Wild Hearts) [2019]
Wild Hearts Never Die (Sayonara Wild Hearts) [2019]
Parallel Universes (Sayonara Wild Hearts) [2019]
A Place I Don't Know (Sayonara Wild Hearts) [2019]
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Snowy and Icy Levels, Part 2

Episode #133 of BGMania. Bryan had this grand idea to bring the chill and the cool back to the weather and to BGMania this week... but Mother Nature had other plans! She brought winter back to much of the United States at the same time! So while we anticipated having this episode to get you back into the spirit of winter... you probably don't need that anymore. Regardless, Snowy and Icy Levels, Part 2 goes on as scheduled! Enjoy the show!
Please send all track requests for future episodes, feedback, comments, questions, and concerns to bgmania@leveldowngames.com
The tracklist for today’s episode is as follows:
Snowflake Lake (Mario Party 6) [2004]
Bone Cracker (SSX Tricky) [2001]
Ice Ridge of Noltia (Ys I & II Chronicles) [1989]
The Mountain Watches (Far Cry 4) [2014]
Planet Freon -Ice Scream- (Ristar) [1995]
Hoth Loading Loop C (Star Wars: Battlefront) [2015]
Arctic Justice -Frostbite Island- (Shantae and the Pirate's Curse) [2014]
Cliffhanger (Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2) [2009]
Frozen Yggdrasil (Askr) [2017]
The Boundary Between Snow and Ice (Eternal Sonata) [2007]
Fantaisie Impromptu (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games) [2009]
The Ice Cave -Cave I- (Sorcerian) [1987]
Mr. Rain (Cool Boarders 2) [1997]
Winter (Rune Factory 4) [2012]
Snow Mountain (Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown) [2010]
Under the Stars (Final Fantasy Tactics) [1997]
Frostfall (The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim) [2011]
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AFFILIATE LINKS
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