The Sound of Play videogame music podcast

For this week’s Sound of Play, Ryan Hamann is joined by Ro Panuganti (@RoPanuganti) of GameLark as we listen through their new album Fuzzy Pickles, featuring nine covers of pieces of music from the Mother series; though you might know it better as EarthBound. To find this album, and the other works of GameLark, head on over to their Bandcamp page at https://gamelark.bandcamp.com/. Every Wednesday in Sound of Play, we bring you some of our, and your, favourite pieces from the many videogame soundtracks we’ve enjoyed over the decades. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/sound/sound_of_play_258.mp3   Music featured in this podcast: 1. Bein’ Friends by NoteBlock - Mother, 2020 2. Twoson by subversiveasset & GatorTot - EarthBound, 2020 3. Gentle Rain by Steven Morris - Mother 3, 2020 4. Mother Earth by The Gamba Geek - Mother, 2020 5. Pollyanna by Hugo Junstrand & Mairiba - Mother, 2020 6. Fate by Kain White - Mother 3, 2020 7. You Call This a Utopia? by Stevie Viola - Mother 3, 2020 8. Fourside by Ro Panuganti - EarthBound, 2020 9. Eight Melodies by Soundole - Mother, 2020 Sound of Play 258 was edited by Ryan Hamann. Remember, it’s not just about what we like, so venture over to our forum at caneandrinse.com and put forward your own suggestions so that we might include them in future shows.

For this week's Sound of Play podcast host Leon Cox is joined by Thomas Quillfeldt Every Wednesday in Sound of Play, we bring you some of our, and your, favourite pieces from the many videogame soundtracks we’ve enjoyed over the decades. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/sound/sound_of_play_257.mp3   Music featured in this podcast: 1. Collapsed Expressway by Mitsuto Suzuki - Final Fantasy VII: Remake, 2020 2. Shop Closing by Yasuaki Iwata/Yumi Takahashi/Shinobu Nagata/Sayako Doi/Masato Ohashi, 2020 3. Hwy 201: Waterwood Way by Makeup and Vanity Set - Overpass, 2019 4. Love Come Back by Daniel Lanois - Red Dead Redemption II, 2018 5. Emotionless Passion (Kazuya Theme - Arrange Version) by Yoshie Arakawa/Yoshie Takayanagi - Tekken 2, 1996 6. Marble Gallery by Michiru Yamane - Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, 1997 7. Lost Garden by Michiru Yamane - Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, 2019 8. The Nebula by Laurence Chapman/Leos Strings/Hayley Glennie-Smith - Heaven’s Vault, 2019 9. Days (Ending Theme) by Go Shiina - Mr Driller DrillLand, 2002 10. Learning to Play by Frida Johansson/Henrik Oja - Unravel Two, 2018 Sound of Play 257 was edited by Jay Taylor Remember, it’s not just about what we like, so venture over to our forum at caneandrinse.com and put forward your own suggestions so that we might include them in future shows.

Ryan shares a selection of community requests as well as the next "year in game history" medley, featuring music from 84 games from the year 1985. Every Wednesday in Sound of Play, we bring you some of our, and your, favourite pieces from the many videogame soundtracks we’ve enjoyed over the decades. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/sound/sound_of_play_256.mp3   Music featured in this podcast:1. Two Days Ago by Kazumi Totaka - Animal Crossing, 20012. Boarder 70 (Somethin’ Jazzy for Your Mind) by Hideki Naganuma - Ollie King, 20043. Spoiler by DJ Hyper - Cyberpunk 2077, 20204. Main Theme (Vocal) by John Sanderson & Nadeem Daya - The House of the Dead: Overkill, 20095. Crystal Peak by Christopher Larkin - Hollow Knight, 20176. 1985 in videogame music by Ryan Hamann - various, 1985Sound of Play 256 was edited by Ryan HamannRemember, it’s not just about what we like, so venture over to our forum at caneandrinse.com and put forward your own suggestions so that we might include them in future shows.

Joining Leon Cox for this week's Sound of Play podcast is Jay Taylor Every Wednesday in Sound of Play, we bring you some of our, and your, favourite pieces from the many videogame soundtracks we’ve enjoyed over the decades. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/sound/sound_of_play_255.mp3   Music featured in this podcast: 1. Freed From This Mortal Coil by Yugo Kanno/Akihiro Manabe - Nioh 2, 2020 2. TIGAR -Michael- by Hayato Asano - Blue Reflection, 2017 3. The Knight’s Theme by Jason Graves - The Order: 1886, 2015 4. A Bite Too Far by Matthew Harwood - Runner3, 2018 5. Take On Me by Ashley Johnson (original by A-ha) - The Last of Us Part II, 2020 6. Main Menu Theme by Justin E. Bell - The Outer Worlds, 2019 7. Song for Aloy by Joris de Man - Horizon Zero Dawn, 2017 8. Stasis Awakening by Disasterpeace - Hyper Light Drifter, 2016 9. The Soyhaya by Yugo Kanno/Akihiro Manabe - Nioh 2, 2020 Sound of Play 255 was edited by Jay Taylor Remember, it’s not just about what we like, so venture over to our forum at caneandrinse.com and put forward your own suggestions so that we might include them in future shows.

Ryan hosts a selection of community picks, requested by Gingertastic01, Flabyo, Richard, Colin Alonso, and Stalkedbycats. Every Wednesday in Sound of Play, we bring you some of our, and your, favourite pieces from the many videogame soundtracks we’ve enjoyed over the decades. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/sound/sound_of_play_254.mp3   Music featured in this podcast: 1. Cliffside Quest by Matt Griffin - Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair, 2019 2. Main Theme by Yasunori Nishiki - Octopath Traveler, 2018 3. Rush Hour by Pascal Michael Stiefel - A Hat in Time, 2017 4. Title ~ Main Theme by Yoko Ishino - Teddy Boy Blues, 1985 5. Love Is Like a Machete by Gnü Truntion - Slayaway Camp, 2016 6. Mirage by Kanako Kakino, Eriko Imura, Asuka Sakai, Yuji Masubuchi, Katsuro Tajima, Go Shiina, Hiromi Shibano, & Kohta Takahashi - Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil, 2001 7. Yakushi Village by Rei Kondoh - Okamiden, 2010 8. Kill Norman Osberger by Makeup and Vanity Set - Birgador Killers, 2020 9. Mitt Happyplace När Världen Står I Brand / Luis and the Ghost by Bortre Rymden - Ghost Giant, 2019 Sound of Play 254 was edited by Ryan Hamann Remember, it’s not just about what we like, so venture over to our forum at caneandrinse.com and put forward your own suggestions so that we might include them in future shows.

Thomas Quillfeldt interviews composer Gareth Coker, best known for his emotive, melodic scores for Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps. Other credits of his also include expansion packs for Minecraft, Darksiders Genesis, ARK: Survival Evolved, and more. It was an extensive chat covering Gareth's early gaming experiences, the granular detail of Will of the Wisps' interactive music, why melody rules and missing the melodic scores of the '80s & '90s, and the warm embrace of the video game music cover community. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/sound/sound_of_play_extra_gareth_coker_interview.mp3   Music included and time stamps: (00:00) Main Theme by Gareth Coker – Ori and the Will of the Wisps (2020) (08:10) The Great Pyramids (Overworld) - Minecraft: Egyptian Mythology (2018) (13:37) Ku’s First Flight – Ori and the Will of the Wisps (2020) (14:54) Ori and the Will of the Wisps E3 presentation (19:32) Imperial Attack by Peter McConnell & John Williams – Star Wars: X-Wing (1993) (22:50) Sanctuary in the Glades – Ori and the Will of the Wisps (2020) (25:09) Separated by the Storm – Ori and the Will of the Wisps (2020) (26:05) Now Use the Light, We Want to See! – Ori and the Will of the Wisps (2020) (28:26) Turn, Turn, Turn Again – Ori and the Will of the Wisps (2020) (32:09) Jimmy Lightning Theme (in-game) by Guy Whitmore – Peggle 2 (2013) (36:06) Escape with the Memory of the Forest – Ori and the Will of the Wisps (2020) (41:26) A Shine Upon Inkwater Marsh – Ori and the Will of the Wisps (2020) (44:52) Mora the Spider – Ori and the Will of the Wisps (2020) (51:04) Reunification – Ori and the Will of the Wisps (2020) (52:04) Feather Theme by Alan Silvestri – Forrest Gump (1994) (53:05) Day of the River by Joe Hisaishi – Spirited Away (2001) (53:51) Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 by Ludwig van Beethoven (1808) (54:44) 528491 by Hans Zimmer – Inception (2010) (55:14) Why So Serious? by Hans Zimmer – The Dark Knight (2008) (57:15) Shadow of Michael by Yoko Kanno – Macross Frontier (2008) (58:57) We Named Her Ku – Ori and the Will of the Wisps (2020) (59:13) Shriek – Ori and the Will of the Wisps (2020) (59:40) Kwolok’s Hollow – Ori and the Will of the Wisps (2020) (1:00:10) Dashing and Bashing – Ori and the Will of the Wisps (2020) (1:00:40) Meeting Kwolok – Ori and the Will of the Wisps (2020) (1:01:20) Ori, Lost In The Storm – Ori and the Blind Forest (2015) (1:04:45) Parade of the Ewoks by John Williams – Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1983) (1:05:38) Ambient (feat. Andy LaPlegua) by David García  – Hellblade (2017) (1:06:12) Hela by David García – Hellblade (2017) (1:09:37) Ori, Embracing the Light – Ori and the Will of the Wisps (2020) (1:11:39) Jerry the Trickster by Scott Bradley – Tom and Jerry (1940s->) (1:12:41) Ori and the Will of the Wisps E3 2019 Gameplay Trailer (1:14:19) Ride In The Sky by John Williams – E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) (1:15:01) For the Love Of A Princess by James Horner – Braveheart (1995) (1:16:52) A Stirring of Memories – Ori and the Will of the Wisps (2020) (1:19:28) Zephyr by insaneintherainmusic – NIBEL: Ori and the Blind Forest Remixed (2016) (1:20:01) Ori and the Blind Forest Suite by Videri String Quartet arr David Peacock (2016) (1:24:50) Seir – Ori and the Will of the Wisps (2020)  

Joining Leon Cox for this week’s podcast is Chris O’Regan, host of The Sausage Factory podcast. Music featured in this podcast: 1. Vanta by Skymelt – Black Future ‘88, 2018 2. Supernova Dreamsicle by ‘Digby Vermouth’ (Julian Peterson/Raison Varner) – Borderlands 3, 2019 3. Reflected Lights by Kristian Brastein – Degrees of Separation, 2019 4. POP/STARS by K/DA – League of Legend, 2018 5. Experiments by Chase Bethea – Super Happy Fun Block, 2015 6. Stories Untold by Omar Khan – Stories Untold, 2017 7. Ruins by Algorithm – Hell is Other Demons, 2019 8. Bar 2 by Norikazu Miura/Hana Hashikawa/Sayaka Yamaoka – Shadow of Memories, 2001 9. Song of the Grid by Peter Langston – Ballblazer, 1984 Sound of Play 253 was edited by Ryan Hamann

Joining Ryan Hamann, in this week’s Sound of Play is game composer Chase Bethea (@chasebethea). Listen to an assortment of Bethea’s eclectic videogame work along with a selection of favourites from other composers. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/sound/sound_of_play_252.mp3   Music featured in this podcast: 1. Element of Danger by Chase Bethea - Cubic Climber, 2013 2. Breaks in Motion by Chase Bethea - </reality>, 2017 3. Pearl Blue Soul by Kohta Takahashi, Hiroshi Okubo, Asuka Sakai, Tetsukazu Nakanishi, & Koji Nakagawa - Ridge Racer R4 4. The Venegeful Spartan by Gerard Marino - God of War, 2005 5. Experiments by Chase Bethea - Super Happy Fun Block, 2015 6. BGM #01 by Tim Follin - Batman Forever, 1995 7. Not Even Phased by Chase Bethea - Reclaim Earth, 2016 8. Ar4+ by Chase Bethea - Electron Flux, 2013 9. Camera Check by Mimori Ikuko - Pokémon Snap, 1999 Sound of Play 252 was edited by Ryan Hamann Remember, it’s not just about what we like, so venture over to our forum at caneandrinse.com and put forward your own suggestions so that we might include them in future shows.

This week, Sound of Play brings you a musical collage — a constellation of audio memories from the year 2011. Rediscover favourites from 2011 or encounter tunes for the first time. This mix contains excerpts from 147 of the year’s games.

For this special, Josh and Rich focus on Capcom's Monster Hunter series with a selection of tracks chosen from the nearly 20 years of Monster Hunter games. What we aim to bring you with Sound of Play is a diverse sample of some of our favourite pieces from the many air-punching, spine-tingling, tear-jerking and grin-inducing videogame soundtracks we’ve heard over the years. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/sound/sound_of_play_250.mp3   Music featured in this podcast: 1. Proof of a Hero by Masato Kouda - Monster Hunter, 2004 2. The Time Has Come by Masato Kouda - Monster Hunter, 2004 3. Twin-Horned Raging Tyrant of the Desert by Yuko Komiyama - Monster Hunter Freedom/UNITE, 2008 4. Pokke Village by Akihiko Narita - Monster Hunter Freedom/UNITE, 2008 5. The Black Panther, Nargacuga by Akihiko Narita - Monster Hunter Freedom/UNITE, 2008 6. Zinogre Battle by Reo Uratani - Monster Hunter Portable 3rd, 2010 7. Golden Mane by Akihiko Narita - Monter Hunter: World - Iceborne, 2019 8. Village on the Sea: Moga by Yuko Komiyama & Reo Uratani - Monster Hunter 3, 2009 9. Jhen That Rides the Sea of Sand by Yuko Komiyama - Monster Hunter 3, 2009 10. Battle Brachydios by Marika Suzuki/Miwako Chinone/Reo Uratani - Monter Hunter: World - Iceborne, 2019 11. World Eater by by Marika Suzuki/Miwako Chinone/Reo Uratani - Monster Hunter 3, 2009 12. Battle Tigrex by Akihiko Narita - Monter Hunter: World - Iceborne, 2019 13. Gorgeous Days. Private Suite by Akihiko Narita/Zhenlan Kang - Monter Hunter: World, 2018 14. Murmurs from the Land Forbidden by Akihiko Narita - Monter Hunter: World, 2018 15. Keeper of Hades by Akihiko Narita - Monter Hunter: World, 2018 16. Ruler of the Flame by Tadayoshi Makino - Monster Hunter 4, 2013 17. Astera by Night by Akihito Narita/Zhenlan Kang - Monster Hunter: World, 2018 18. Even Elder Dragons Tremble by Yuko Komiyama - Monster Hunter: World, 2018 19. Sapphire Star by Zhenlan Kang - Monter Hunter: World - Iceborne, 2019 Sound of Play 250 was edited by Ryan Hamann

Joining Leon Cox, in this week's Sound of Play is Gears Tactics composer Edward Patrick White. An experienced composer with over 10 years of full-time craft experience, Edward has worked across a variety of media including a AAA video game for PC & XBox, internationally broadcast TV series, mini-series, specials, feature films and TV and cinema commercials for global brands and movie trailers. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/sound/sound_of_play_249.mp3   Music featured in this podcast: 1. The Wrong Gear 2. Motor Pool 3. COG1 4. Trails 5. On The Job Training 6. Corpser 7. Off Into The Sunset 8. Campfire All music composed by Edward Patrick White Sound of Play 249 was edited by Jay Taylor

Ryan Hamann is joined by his Play;Write co-host Ryan Quintal on this week's Sound of Play, featuring community requests from Tbone254, Simonsloth and Richard. Every Wednesday in Sound of Play, we bring you some of our, and your, favourite pieces from the many videogame soundtracks we’ve enjoyed over the decades. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/sound/sound_of_play_248.mp3   Music featured in this podcast: 1. They're Back by Yuzo Koshiro - Streets of Rage 4, 2020 2. Spagonia - Day by Kenichi Tokoi - Sonic: Unleashed, 2008 3. Sailing with the Coffee Pirates by Greg Lobanov & Gordon McGladdery - Wandersong, 2018 4. The Lost Forest by Keiichi Okabe, Kakeru Ishihama, Keigo Hoashi, & Takafumi Nishimura - NieR, 2010 5. Phoibe the Orphan by The Flight - Assassin's Creed Odyssey, 2018 6. Clockwise Operetta by Tomáš Dvo?ák - Machinarium, 2009 7. Los Manglares by Rom Di Prisco - Guacamelee! 2, 2018 8. Cloud City by David Levison - Star Wars: Demolition, 2000 9. Invincible Rainbow Arrow - Vocal Solo by Keisuke Ito - AI: The Somnium Files, 2019 Sound of Play 248 was edited by Ryan Hamann

Leon Cox hosts an all-community request selection for this week’s Sound of Play podcast Every Wednesday in Sound of Play, we bring you some of our, and your, favourite pieces from the many videogame soundtracks we’ve enjoyed over the decades. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/sound/sound_of_play_247.mp3   Music featured in this podcast: 1. Silver Ice Sheet by Syun Nishigaki - 19XX: The War Against Destiny, 1995 2. Roses of May by Nobuo Uematsu - Final Fantasy IX, 2000 3. Evolution by Genki Rockets/Yuki Ichiki/Shogo Ohnishi - Child of Eden, 2011 4. Two Dragons by Hidenori Shoji and all SEGA Sound team - Yakuza 0, 2015 5. Camp Approach by Chris Remo - Firewatch, 2016 6. Resistance by Adam Schneider/Chris D'Ambrosio - XCOM 2: War of the Chosen, 2018 7. Death Stranding by CHVRCHES - Death Stranding, 2019 8. Out Down In The Underdark by Jesse Harlin - Yoku’s Island Express, 2018 9. Ending Theme by Koji Kondo - Super Mario Bros. 2, 1988 Sound of Play 247 was edited by Jay Taylor Remember, it’s not just about what we like, so venture over to our forum at caneandrinse.com and put forward your own suggestions so that we might include them in future shows.

This week, Sound of Play brings you a musical collage — a constellation of audio memories from the year 2000. Rediscover favourites from 2000 or encounter tunes for the first time. This mix contains excerpts from 121 of the year’s games.

Joining Leon Cox for this week’s Sound of Play podcast is Cane and Rinse crew member Tom Quillfeldt. Every Wednesday in Sound of Play, we bring you some of our, and your, favourite pieces from the many videogame soundtracks we’ve enjoyed over the decades. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/sound/sound_of_play_245.mp3   Music featured in this podcast: 1.  Sad Village (Country Living) by Koichi Sugiyama - Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride / Dragon Quest Builders 2, 1992/2018 2. Passing Breeze by Hiroshi Kawaguchi - Out Run, 1986 3. Frosty Morning by Grant Kirkhope - Viva Piñata, 2006 4. Aurora Peak (Snows) by Noboru Mutoh - Tetris Effect, 2018 5. The Creeps by Sam Webster - Grindstone, 2019 6. Spider-Man Stage by Takayuki Iwai/Yuki Iwai/Tatsuro Suzuki - Marvel Super Heroes, 1995 7. Micolash, Nightmare Host by Michael Wandmacher - Bloodborne, 2015 8. Save Your Game by Kazumi Totaka/Kenta Nagata/Toru Minegishi/Shinobu Tanaka - Animal Crossing, 2001 9. ‘Ahead On Our Way’ performed on piano by Tom Sound of Play 245 was edited by Jay Taylor Remember, it’s not just about what we like, so venture over to our forum at caneandrinse.com and put forward your own suggestions so that we might include them in future shows.