The Sound of Play videogame music podcast

Joining Ryan Hamann for this week’s Sound of Play podcast is Cane and Rinse crew member Leah Haydu with community contributions from duskvstweak, Azure, and Flabyo. 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_244.mp3   Music featured in this podcast: 1. Conditioned to Hate by Taku Iwasaki & Lotus Juice - Final Fantasy XV: Episode Ardyn, 2016 2. A Shine upon Inkwater Marsh by Gareth Coker - Ori and the Will of the Wisps, 2020 3. Altar of Echoes by Robert Kreese - Alwa's Awakening, 2017 4. The Ultimate Weapon by Keiichi Okabe - NieR, 2010 5. Zombie by David Dirig - Legend of Dungeon, 2013 6. God and Man ~Vocal Version~ by Masuaru Shiina & Donna Burke - God Eater, 2010 7. If You Dare by Megan McDuffee - River City Girls, 2019 8. Studzianki by ?ywio?ak - World of Tanks, 2010 9. Replay (2019): A Metal Tribute to the History of Video Games by FamilyJules - various, 2019 Sound of Play 244 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.

Joining Leon Cox for this week's Sound of Play podcast is Joshua Garrity 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_243.mp3   Music featured in this podcast: 1. Task Force Neuron by Satoshi Igarashi - Astral Chain, 2019 2. Tune 6 by Novocaine.p - Deathrow, 2002 3. Cemetery by Jigokuguruma Nakamura - Castlevania: Rondo of Blood, 1993 4. And Then, To Coda by Chikayo Fukuda - Solatorobo: Red the Hunter, 2010 5. Great Shinobi by Yuka Kitamura - Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, 2019 6. Black Mesa Theme / Ascension (D?.?E?.?) by Joel Nielsen - Black Mesa, 2020 7. The Calling by Lucas Pope - Return of the Obra Dinn, 2018 8. The Days When My Mother Was There by Shoji Meguro - Persona 5, 2016 9. End Times by Andrew Prahlow - Outer Wilds, 2019 Sound of Play 243 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 2012. Rediscover favourites from 2012 or encounter tunes for the first time. This mix contains excerpts from 170 of the year’s games. We challenge you to test your knowledge of videogame music by trying to identify all of the games included within, and you can collaborate with members of our community by sharing your knowledge in our forum.

Joining Leon Cox, in Sound of Play 241 is Cane and Rinse contributor, Charlotte Cutts 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_241.mp3   Music featured in this podcast: 1. Calling Home by Alessandro Coronas - Mutazione, 2019 2. Fires of War by Garry Schyman/Nathan Grigg, vocal by Kelli Schaefer - Middle-earth: Shadow of War, 2017 3. Boy Oh Boy by Austin Jorgensen - Lisa: The Painful RPG, 2014 4. Main Title by Kazuma Jinnouchi (original by Martin O’Donnell) - Halo 4, 2012 5. Main Theme by Andrew Hale and Simon Hale - L.A. Noire, 2011 6. Stars by Matt Meyer - Ephemerid: A Musical Adventure, 2015 7. Halogen Mosaic by Obfusc - Neo Cab, 2019 8. Kara Main Theme by Philip Sheppard - Detroit: Become Human, 2018 9. Cabaret Operation by Hidenori Shoji - Yakuza Kiwami 2, 2017 Sound of Play 241 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.

For this special, we place the focus on Ubisoft's long (free) running franchise with a selection of tracks chosen from the Assassin's Creed series of 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_240.mp3   Music featured in this podcast: 1. The Parting Glass by Sarah Greene  - Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, 2013 2. Main Theme by Lorne Balfe - Assassin’s Creed Revelations, 2011 3. Markos by The Flight & Mike Georgiades - Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, 2018 4. Dreams Of Venice by Jesper Kyd - Assassin’s Creed II, 2009 5. United by Olivier Derivière - Assassin’s Creed IV: Freedom Cry, 2013 6. Chandeliers and Carnage by Chris Tilton and Sarah Schachner - Assassin's Creed Unity, 2014 7. Main Theme by Sarah Schachner - Assassin's Creed Origins, 2017 8. Underground by Austin Wintory - Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, 2015 9. City of Jerusalem by Jesper Kyd - Assassin’s Creed, 2007 10. Society Suite in 4 Movements by Winifred Philips - Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation, 2012 11. I Am Shay Patrick Cormac by Elitsa Alexandrova - Assassin’s Creed Rogue, 2014 12. Rather Death Than Slavery by Sarah Schachner - Assassin’s Creed Unity, 2014 13. Legend of the Eagle Bearer by The Flight & Mike Georgiades - Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, 2018 14. Salvation of Forli by Jesper Kyd - Assassin’s Creed II, 2009 15. Fight Club by Lorne Balfe - Assassin’s Creed III, 2012 16. Through the Storm by Unknown, sung by Zakynthines Phones of Montreal and Messolonghi Cultural Centre Choir - Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, 2018 Sound of Play 240 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.

Joining Leon Cox, in Sound of Play 239 is Cane and Rinse contributor, Richard Davison 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_239.mp3   Music featured in this podcast: 1. Rooftop Escape by Frida Johansson and Henrik Oja - Unravel Two, 2018 2. Boot Hill by Jon Hare/Richard Joseph - Cannon Fodder, 1993 3. Downside Ballad by Darren Korb - Pyre, 2017 4. Main Title by Kazumi Totaka - Wave Race 64, 1996 5. Nakatsu Cavern Theme by Yugo Kanno - Nioh, 2017 6. La Danse Macabre (Lich Yard) by Jake Kaufman - Shovel Knight, 2014 7. Sanctuary by Takeshi Furakawa - The Last Guardian, 2016 8. We Did It! by Hidenori Shoji and all SEGA Sound team - Yakuza 0, 2015 9. Stratosphere: So They Say by Alina Renae and Metalmouse - Tetris Effect, 2018 Sound of Play 239 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.

Joining Ryan Hamann (@InsrtCoins), in Sound of Play 238 is Sean Bell (@CaptainToss) of The Computer Game Show with community contributions from Flabyo, Hazehill, and rob25x. 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_238.mp3   Music featured in this podcast:   1. Intruder in the Dark by SKYMELT - Black Future '88, 2019 2. Urban Uprise by Dan Murdoch - Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair, 2019 3. Defiance by Jeff Ball - TimeSpinner, 2018 4. Space by Andrew Prahlow - Outer Wilds, 2019 5. Creek by Yann van der Cruyssen - Seasons after Fall, 2016 6. NO2 by George Strezov - Surviving Mars, 2018 7. Impact Zone (Surf) by Ranbowdragoneyes - The Messenger (2018), 2019 8. Disco Divertimento Duo by The Daniel Pemberton Orchestra - LittleBigPlanet 2, 2011 9. Instrument of Surrender by British Sea Power - Disco Elysium, 2019 Sound of Play 238 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.

Joining Leon Cox for this week’s Sound of Play are the composer Nathan McCree (Tomb Raider) and Luke Earle (the other Sound of Play) Music featured in this podcast: 1. Tomb Raider Theme (Tomb Raider Suite) by Nathan McCree – Tomb Raider, 1996 2. Sound of Play soundscape extract by Luke Earle 3. T-Rex (Tomb Raider Suite) by Nathan McCree – Tomb Raider, 1996 4. Main Theme by Michael Giacchino – Medal of Honor: Allied Assault, 2002 5. Giratina Battle Music by Hitomi Sato/Satoshi Nohara/Junichi Masuda/Go Ichinose – Pokémon Platinum, 2008 6. Tears of Karan – Adagio for Strings by Samuel Barber – Homeworld, 1999 7. Sogno di Volare (Main Theme) by Christopher Tin – Sid Meier’s Civilization VI, 2016 8. Going Up, Going Down/Beyond the Sea by Garry Schyman – BioShock, 2007 9. Venice (Tomb Raider Suite) by Nathan McCree – Tomb Raider II: Starring Lara Croft, 1997 Sound of Play 237 was edited by Jay Taylor

For your pleasure and relaxation, the team have compiled a mellow playlist for Sound of Play 236.  This continuous mix travels through some loose groupings of tunes: starting with Nintendo chill followed by (mostly) ambient electronic music from indie games; then some laid back cues from open-world games followed by Tomb Raider deep cuts; before rounding things off with some JRPG goodness. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/sound/sound_of_play_236.mp3   Music featured in this podcast: 1. BGM 3 by Hirokazu Tanaka – Mario Paint, 19922. Dire Dire Docks by Koji Kondo – Super Mario 64, 19963. Astral Observatory by Koji Kondo – The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask, 20004. The Forest of Hope by Hajime Wakai – Pikmin, 20015. Gateway Galaxy by Mahito Yokota – Super Mario Galaxy, 20076. Luma by Mahito Yokota – Super Mario Galaxy, 20077. Phendrana Drifts by Kenji Yamamoto – Metroid Prime, 20028. Birdman by Dan Hess – Pilotwings 64, 19969. Hateno Village (Day) by Yasuaki Iwata – The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, 201710. Family by Koji Kondo – Super Mario Galaxy, 2007 11. Komorebi by Berlinist – Gris, 201912. Crossroads by Christopher Larkin – Hollow Knight, 201713. A Chorus of Tongues by Disasterpeace – Hyper Light Drifter, 201614. Door by C418 – Minecraft - Volume Alpha, 201115. Birth by Austin Wintory – flOw, 200616. Seriola Lalandi by Austin Wintory – ABZÛ, 201617. Reflection by Christopher Larkin – Hollow Knight, 201718. Campfires by Jim Guthrie – Below, 201819. Sounds from Shattered Seashells by Obfusc – Monument Valley, 201420. Winter (The Wind Can Be Still) by ConcernedApe – Stardew Valley, 201621. The Ballad of the Space Babies by Jim Guthrie – Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP, 201122. Memory by Disasterpeace – FEZ, 2012 23. In Great Strides by Joris de Man – Horizon Zero Dawn, 201724. Waterfront by Hajime Wakai – The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, 201725. Tour of Venice by Jesper Kyd – Assassin’s Creed II, 200926. The Madam by Jesper Kyd – Assassin’s Creed II, 2009Back to Tour of Venice by Jesper Kyd – Assassin’s Creed II, 200927. Wind in the Caroberta Wood by Marcin Przybylowicz – The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Blood and Wine, 201628. Out There in Appalachia by Inon Zur – Fallout 76, 201829. Already Dead by Bill Elm & Woody Jackson – Red Dead Redemption, 201130. Estancia by Bill Elm & Woody Jackson – Red Dead Redemption, 201131. Moonlight by Daniel Lanois, Daryl Johnson, Joseph Maize, Darryl Hatcher & Rhiannon Giddens – Red Dead Redemption 2, 2018 31. She’s Cool by Nathan McCree – Tomb Raider III: Adventures of Lara Croft, 199832. The Bridge Of Many Sides by Pixel Audio – Lara Croft GO, 201533. Coastal Thailand - Remnants by Troels B. Folmann – Tomb Raider: Underworld, 200834. Where The Depths Unfold by McCree – Tomb Raider, 199635. Coastal Thailand - Ruins by Troels B. Folmann – Tomb Raider: Underworld, 200836. Credits 3 by Troels B. Folmann – Tomb Raider Legend, 200637. Longing For Home by Nathan McCree – Tomb Raider, 1996 38. Prelude by Nobuo Uematsu – Final Fantasy XI, 200239. Fortress of Lies by Keiichi Okabe – NieR:Automata, 201740. Peaceful Sleep (Arranged by Cheng Bi Meets Masato Ishinari) by Keiichi Okabe – NieR:Automata Arranged & Unreleased Tracks, 201741. The Angel’s Tears by Mitsuto Suzuki – Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, 201342. Missing Link by Mitsuto Suzuki – Final Fantasy XIII-2, 201143. World of Mana by Yoko Shimomura – Legend of Mana, 199944. Old Castle by the Lake -Genso Suikoden III- by Takashi Yoshida, arranged by Shusei Murai – Genso Suikoden Piano Collection ~Avertunerio Antes Lance Mao~, 200245. Wandering by Masashi Hamauzu – Final Fantasy X, 200146. To The Successor of the Crystal by Kumi Tanioka – Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles, 200347. Till the End of Time by Motoi Sakuraba – Star Ocean: Till the End of Time,

Joining Ryan Hamann (@InsrtCoins), in Sound of Play 235 is the "main one" of The Computer Game Show, David Turner (@davidturners) with community contributions from chdavis0917, Gingertastic01, and macstat. 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_235.mp3   Music featured in this podcast: 1. Anaconda by Graeme Norgate - TimeSplitters 2, 2002 2. Futebol Soccer Goal by Konami - Pro Evolution Soccer 2008, 2007 3. In the Face of Evil by Magic Sword - Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number, 2015 4. Tite Mites by Kenneth C M Young - Astro Bot Rescue Mission, 2018 5. A Closer Understanding of the Past by Gareth Coker - Ori and the Blind Forest, 2015 6. Flyin' to Your Heart by Keiichi Yano - Gitaroo Man, 2001 7. Yoku Taidua by Jesse Harlin - Yoku's Island Express, 2018 8. Laser Mayhem by Christophe Héral & Billy Martin - Rayman Legends, 2013 9. Journey by Typhoon Studios - Journey to the Savage Planet, 2020 Sound of Play 235 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 2004. Rediscover favourites from 2004 or encounter tunes for the first time. This mix contains excerpts from 140 of the year’s games.

Joining Leon Cox, in Sound of Play 233 is retro gamer and co-host of The Retro Asylum, Chris Worthington 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_233.mp3   Music featured in this podcast: 1. Elec Man by Manami Matsumae - Mega Man, 1987 2. Tango Alpha Bravo by Stephen Rippy - Age of Empires: The Rise of Rome, 1998 3. Woodtick by Michael Z. Land - Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge - Special Edition, 2010 4. The Masked King - GaMetal by Jun Ishikawa/Hirokazu Ando, remixed by Jonny Atma - Kirby Super Star Ultra, 2008 5. Bonds of Sea and Fire by Yasunori Mitsuda - Xenogears, 1998 6. Stripe Summer by ‘Dil-Don’t’ - Grand Theft Auto III, 2001 7. Mechanical Man by Frank Klepacki - Command & Conquer, 1995 8. Amazonas by Keiji Takeuchi/Akiyoshi "Einosuke" Nagao/Katsumi Tanaka - Super Aleste, 1992 9. Tite Mites (Crystal Cave) by Kenneth C M Young - Astro Bot Rescue Mission, 2018 Sound of Play 233 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.

For this week’s Sound of Play podcast, Ryan Hamann is joined by composers Paul Arnold and Andrew Barnabas, aka Bob & Barn 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_232.mp3   Music used in this podcast: 1. Rest in Peace by Bob & Barn - MediEvil (2019), 2019 2. Monty on the Run by Rob Hubbard - Monty on the Run, 1985 3. Comedy Corpses by Bob & Barn - MediEvil (2019), 2019 4. Unreal by Charles Deenen - Unreal, 1990 5. Jen Meets Arella by Bob & Barn - Primal, 2003 6. Child by Todd Baker - Monument Valley 2, 2017 7. Resistance Main Theme by Bob & Barn - Brink, 2011 8. God of War by Bear McCreary - God of War (2018), 2018 9. Credits by Bob & Barn - RIGS: Mechanized Combat League, 2016 Sound of Play 232 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, Michiel Kroder takes over the hosting duties, aided and abetted by Jay Taylor.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_231.mp3   Music used in this podcast: 1. Undercroft by Ola Strandh - Tom Clancy's The Division 2, 2019 2. The Wilderness by Ben Daglish & Anthony Lees - The Last Ninja, 1987 3. Hills of Destiny (Past) by Rainbowdragoneyes - The Messenger, 2018 4. Odyssey (Greek version) by The Flight/Mike Georgiades/Fanny Perrier-Rochas - Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, 2018 5. Main Menu Theme by Justin E. Bell - The Outer Worlds, 2019 6. Love So ‘Radio Active Mix’ by Keiichiro Segawa/Yuka Watanabe/Takeshi Muramatsu/Hideki Yamamoto/Takao Oshima/Hiroaki Kujirai/Makio Chiba/Hiroaki Shimizu/Shinobu Sekimoto - Twinkle Star Sprites, 1996 7. Morphogenetic Sorrow by Shinji Hosoe - 9 Hours, 9 Persons, 9 Doors, 2009 8. Mission 4 (Italy) by Akira Inoue/Takaro Nozaki/Michiya Hirasawa/Yoshihiro Kameoka - Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones, 1991 9. That’s The Way It Is by Woody Jackson - Red Dead Redemption II, 2018 Sound of Play 231 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 2019. Rediscover favourites from 2019 or encounter tunes for the first time. This mix contains excerpts from 203 of the year’s games.