Super Marcato Bros. Video Game Music Podcast: Recent Episodes
Karl & Will Brueggemann
For this "Rebroadcast", Karl & Will share their episode originally released way back in July of 2014- "Adventure!" (#120)!" In this blast from the past, the guys share some of the best music from both classic point-and-click adventure games from the likes of Lucasarts and Sierra, but also other kinds of adventure games too. Enjoy!
It's time for another Guest Host Takeover! Mystery hosts present a fun episode called "Japanese Games Go Hollywood!" What an interesting topic. Enjoy some awesome VGM and discussion!
In this episode, Karl & Will spotlight on 2 short but awesome chiptune soundtracks released this year. Bunny Bomber Blast and Dreams of Aether. Enjoy some excellent recent chiptune VGM!
It's Marcato Radio time! But not just that, a very special Marcato Radio! This time around, the (incredible) playlist was outsourced to our wonderful discord community. Karl & Will even give their thoughts about the highest rated tune. Enjoy some awesome VGM!
In this third installment of the unique and contrasting "Deep Dive" series, Karl & Will zoom way in on ONE piece of video game music! They thoroughly explore one of the most gorgeous VGM tracks, Chrono Trigger’s “Secret of the Forest". Enjoy!
For this "Rebroadcast", Karl & Will share their episode originally released way back in June of 2014- "First Person Shooters (#117)!" Enjoy this blast from the past, where the guys presented a diverse selection of awesome music from FPS games!
For this "Rebroadcast", Karl & Will share their episode originally released way back in December of 2013- "David Wise (#90)!" Enjoy this blast from the past, where the guys celebrate and interview (for the first time) the legendary David Wise!
In this laidback episode, Karl & Will catch up, Will shares an exciting life update, and the guys play and discuss a couple of killer tracks from Mario Kart World! Enjoy!
For this "Rebroadcast", Karl & Will share their episode originally released way back in November of 2014- "Star Fox (#137)!" Enjoy this blast from the past, where the guys explored the music of this legendary series!
It’s another “Revisited” episode! After 11 years, Karl & Will decide to revisit the original score to Shovel Knight by Jake Kaufman! This is one of the best VGM soundtracks of all time, and a true marcato classic. Enjoy!
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!
For this "Rebroadcast", Karl & Will share their episode originally released way back in September of 2013- "Konami (#77)!" Enjoy this blast from the past, where the guys explored and shared some of the best music from Konami games!
In this laidback episode, Karl & Will answer some fun listener questions, play another round of their signature version of Name That Tune, and more!
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!
For this "Rebroadcast", Karl & Will share their episode originally released way back in June of 2014- "The Demo Scene (#116)!" Enjoy this blast from the past, where the guys explored this vibrant and unique VGM-adjacent scene!
In this episode, Karl & Will finally get around to something that's been hanging for over 3 years...Greatest Hits 2021! That's right, the true final installment of the Greatest Hits series, that was never done due to the transition of the "new" era. Just like the previous installments, this is nothing but bangers. Enjoy some top-shelf VGM!
For this "Rebroadcast", Karl & Will share their episode originally released way back in September of 2013- "The Human Touch (#76)!" Enjoy this blast from the past, where the guys explored the significance of the human element in video game music!
In this laidback and feel-good episode, Karl & Will spotlight on the obscure but fantastic score to the DS game LovePlus. This score was first featured in last year's Handhelds-themed Show and Tell episode. Enjoy, and Happy late Valentine's Day!
For the second "Rebroadcast", Karl & Will share their episode originally released way back in November of 2013- "Super Mario 64 (#86)!" Enjoy this blast from the past, where the guys celebrate one of their most nostalgic scores of all time!
In this long-overdue spotlight, Karl & Marty celebrate the incredible (and clearly over-looked) score to Kirby: Triple Deluxe! Enjoy some absolutely stellar Kirby music by the two series masters- Ando & Ishikawa!
For the first "Rebroadcast", Karl & Will share their episode originally released way back in March of 2014- "East and West (#101)!" Enjoy this blast from the past, where the guys explored the two main cultures in gaming and game music!
In this episode, Karl & Will spotlight on a Super Famicom RPG score you probably have never heard of before. But don't let that fool you- the music of Dual Orb II is INCREDIBLE. Enjoy this spotlight on a 16-bit diamond in the rough!
It's time for another installment of Q&A! Karl & Will chill out and answer some great questions from the marcato discord community! They also each share an awesome non-vgm track. Enjoy!
For the second episode of Nintendo Month '24, the guys present an exciting installment of "Series Spotlight" on Donkey Kong! Enjoy some iconic and incredible VGM composed for the beloved ape, as well as some interesting discussion! (previous version had an audio glitch, apologies!)
It’s Nintendo Month!! For the first episode this year, Karl & Will spotlight on the super underrated and maybe even forgotten score to Nintendo Land, by Ryo Nagamatsu! Enjoy some delightful Nintendo VGM!
It’s time for a seasonally appropriate edition of Discord Discotheque! This time around, the theme is “The Undead”. Enjoy some amazing VGM hand-picked by the wonderful marcato bros discord community!
In this episode, the guys share Will's cozy and personal solo piano album "Letters To My Family" in its entirety. Enjoy!
In this exciting first episode of this new category of episodes, Karl & Will spotlight on 2 amazing and underrated NES soundtracks! Rollergames and Choujin Sentai: Jetman! Enjoy some top tier NES music!
In the second installment of “Behind Your Back”, Karl & Marty explore the amazing space-themed FDS album “Super Star Squadron” by their brother Will! Enjoy!
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!
HIYA! In this exciting Guest Host Takeover episode, 3 mystery guests discuss some outstanding Ninja-themed VGM! Enjoy!
Part 2! The guys continue the love for Mario 3D World by sharing a playlist almost entirely of tunes never before played on the podcast! This score is so stacked, that this playlist of leftovers is also incredible as well. Enjoy!
Part 1! After about 10 years, Karl & Will decide to revisit an unbelievable and quite underrated score: Super Mario 3D World! Enjoy!
In this episode, Karl shares his brand-new album "Mist Me" in its entirety! Enjoy some funky fusion music featuring a slew of talented special guests!
It's Show & Tell time again! Finally! Karl & Will present the first themed installment, and share some killer tracks from various handheld systems. Enjoy!
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!
It's time for a year spotlight! The year is 1997. And what a year it was. Enjoy this trip back in time to a very seminal and diverse year for the history of VGM!
In this installment of "Short Score" Karl, Will & Marty FINALLY spotlight on the legendary soundtrack to F-Zero on the SNES! Enjoy!
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!
Oh boy. It's the eighth installment of Bad Music! Karl & Will are once again punished with some of the worst video game music that was ever composed. Enjoy? Yeah, Enjoy!
It’s time for another installment of Guest Host Takeover! The podcast has been taken over by mystery guest hosts to discuss Mega Man 3!! You'll have to listen to find out who.....Enjoy!
In this laidback episode, Karl & Will answer some fun listener questions, and play another round of their signature version of Name That Tune!
Hot off the presses! For the “New Release” category of episodes, Karl & Will shine a light on a just-released video game soundtrack. This time it’s the incredible, colorful score to “Penny’s Big Breakaway” by Tee Lopes and Sean Bialo. Enjoy!
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!
In this nostalgic and fun episode, the guys revisit the topic (and largely the same playlist) they covered waaaay back on Episode 80: Sunsoft! Enjoy some of the best VGM ever composed!
It’s back to back original showcases! This time around, Karl & Will share the brand new second album from collective Kinetic Vibe Mind, called Galactic Shift! This album is inspired by space, shoot-em-ups, and more. Kinetic Vibe Mind is a collective made up of Karl, Vav, and ModalModule. Enjoy!
Check out the album on bandcamp: https://kineticvibemind.bandcamp.com/album/galactic-shift
In this very special episode, Karl & Will present their new original soundtrack to the upcoming pixel art platformer "Unstable Scientific"! Enjoy!
https://supermarcatobros.bandcamp.com/album/unstable-scientific-ost
Happy Holidays! Since it's Christmas Eve at time of posting, the guys present their first installment of a series called "Off Topic" where they discuss...something other than VGM! Enjoy some Christmas music and discussion!
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!
For the second episode of Nintendo Month '23, Karl & Will continue the Zelda excitement with the score to another amazing Zelda sequel: Tears of the Kingdom!! Enjoy this spotlight on a phenomenal score!
In this LONG overdue episode, Karl & Will finally spotlight on the incredibly unique and evocative score to Majora's Mask, by Koji Kondo. Enjoy!
In this SPOOKY episode, Karl & Will present another installment of Discord Discotheque! These episodes feature playlists consisting of tracks suggested by the Marcato Discord community! The theme of this installment is Halloween! Enjoy!
For the second installment of "Series Spotlight", Karl & Will dive into the music of the long-running, beloved Final Fantasy series! The guys play 1 track from each of the 16 mainline entries, and also present 3 segments about different Final Fantasy topics. Enjoy!!
In this second installment of "Revisited" Karl & Will look back on a 3DS soundtrack they remember being awesome, but now feel it is an all-time classic: 2012's Kid Icarus: Uprising! Enjoy!
In this laidback and conversational episode, Karl & Will catch up and talk about what's been going on with their lives lately, share and discuss a few great VGM tracks, and answer a handful of listener questions. Enjoy!
In this exciting episode, Karl shares his brand-new album Downforce: Upshift in its entirety! Enjoy!
https://karlbmusic.bandcamp.com/album/downforce-upshift
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!
In this exciting episode, Karl & Will spotlight on the recent INCREDIBLE soundtrack to Dungeons of Aether! Composed by flashygoodness and RESOFORCE, this is one of the finest and most entertaining FM Synth scores in recent memory!
In this very nostalgic and personal episode, Will & Marty explore Karl's music for his Sonicesque series! Enjoy this trip down Brueggemann Bros memory lane!
In this exciting episode, Karl & Will unveil a new episode format: Short Score! These will be episodes that spotlight on, you guessed it, short VGM soundtracks! First up- the outstanding "Air Fortress". Enjoy!
In this very special installment of "Performance", Karl & Will present a live recording of the Travis Anderson Trio's amazing Zelda medley from their recent show at the Dakota Jazz Club in Minneapolis! Enjoy!
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!
In this thrilling episode, Karl & Will spotlight on the incredible soundtrack to Octopath Traveler II! Enjoy some top shelf VGM from one of the most talented composers in the industry!
In this special first episode of this series, Karl & Will present the entire Marcato Bros performance recorded professionally live from VGM Con 2023! Enjoy!
In this long-overdue episode, Karl & Will focus on some of the most outstanding examples of VGM influenced by Prog! Enjoy this amazing playlist and interesting discussion.
In this special episode, Karl & Will share a playlist featuring many of the amazing acts that performed at VGM Con 2023 this past weekend! Enjoy!
I know, I know, it's crazy but, it's time for another volume of ridiculously good music from Princess Connect! Re:Dive. Karl & Will share a superb playlist of tunes from the OST volumes 4 and 5. Enjoy and be careful!
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! Plus, Inspector Specktor stops by for an intermission segment. Enjoy!
In this second installment of the unique and contrasting "Deep Dive" series, Karl & Will zoom way in on ONE piece of video game music! They explore one of their favorite tracks, Aladdin’s “Camel Jazz”, and its theory, structure, inspiration and more. Also, Marty joins in the discussion as well! Enjoy!
In this special episode, Karl & Will discuss the 5 scores and composers that were nominated for a GRAMMY earlier this month! They also play a couple of tastes of each nominated score. Also, Arthur presents an intermission segment about "Cheesy Music". Enjoy!
In this special episode, Karl & Will talk about their memories and experiences creating the soundtrack to the cancelled game "Askr" as well as listening to the soundtrack! Enjoy the first installment of "Making Of"!
https://supermarcatobros.bandcamp.com/album/askr-original-soundtrack
In this happy and pleasing episode, Karl & Will present another installment of Discord Discotheque! These episodes feature playlists consisting of tracks suggested by the Marcato Discord community! The theme of this installment is Kid Friendly! Also, Stephen stops by for a fun intermission segment about NiGHTS into Dreams!
In this laidback episode, Karl & Will catch up! And also answer some listener questions about VGM and 2023. All while listening to some chilled out Jikkyou Powerful Pro tunes in the background. Enjoy, and Happy New Year!
In this festive holiday episode, the podcast has been taken over by mystery guest hosts!! What!? I suppose you'll just have to listen to find out who.....Enjoy!
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!
For the final week of Nintendo Month '22, Will & Marty present possibly the most exhaustive and loving exploration into the artistry of the one, the only, Koji Kondo. Enjoy this very special labor of love!
For week 3 of Nintendo Month '22, Karl & Will focus on the wonderful music to Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, by the talented Yoko Shimomura, Grant Kirkhope, Gareth Coker! Enjoy!
For week 2 of Nintendo Month '22, Karl & Will celebrate the spooky and charming music of the Luigi's Mansion series! From the first entry on the Gamecube, to the second entry on the 3DS, to the most recent entry on the Switch. Enjoy!
Nintendo Month is back, baby! In this very exciting episode, Karl & Will focus on some of the incredible music more recently featured in the Mario Kart series! Enjoy!
In this very unique episode, the podcast has been taken over by mystery guest hosts!! What!? I suppose you'll just have to listen to find out who.....Enjoy!
In this laidback episode, Karl & Will answer some fun listener questions, and play another round of their signature version of Name That Tune!
Warning: Gush Fest! In this super exciting episode, Karl & Will dive into the AMAZING new soundtrack by Jake Kaufman! Shovel Knight Dig! Strap in for an FM Synth thrill ride!
In this delightful episode, Karl & Will celebrate the incredibly entertaining and emotional music of flashygoodness! Known for soundtracks such as Tower of Heaven and Rivals of Aether, this chiptune composer has been a favorite of the guys for years. Enjoy!
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!
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!
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?
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!
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!
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!
In this episode, Karl & Will revisit some of the best VGM ever composed: Castlevania 1-3 on the NES! Enjoy!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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: https://karlbmusic.bandcamp.com/album/sonicesque-flashfield
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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: https://supermarcatobros.bandcamp.com/album/hero-of-legend-a-season-of-shadow
Tracklist:
01. Theme of Nature
02. Hyroica Field (Overworld)
03. Eroan Village
04. Meeting Hera
05. Sakura Woods
06. Niko the Fairy
07. Run to the Fountain
08. Ruko's Mine
09. Serenade of Seasons
10. Dungeon Diabolique
11. Longing for Prince Koji
12. Pirates of Aurelia
13. Toru Mountain
14. House of Lost Souls
15. Battle with the Wizard Asuka
16. Song of Life
17. Nagata's Farm
18. Hyroica Field (Awoken)
19. Caddock's Cabin
20. Firenze (Canyon Riders)
21. Healing House
22. Shadow Castle
23. The Fire Below (Final Boss) / Prince Koji Restored
24. Remembered & Forgotten (Ending)
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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
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!
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!
In this blood-pumping episode, Karl & Will focus on the music of the Touhou Project series! For the most part, all of the music in this shoot 'em up series was composed by jack-of-all-trades, ZUN. Enjoy some uniquely quirky yet entertaining VGM!
In this tantalizing episode, Karl & Will focus on the music to Adult Games. In the 90s alone, there was a TON of amazing music written for this umbrella of Japanese games. The guys focus primarily on the PC-98. Enjoy some amazing music you probably haven't heard before!
In this episode, Karl & Will focus on the Street Fighter EX series of soundtracks! This subset of the Street Fighter series saw a very different musical style than what came before. Enjoy some cheesy, funky and very entertaining jazz fusion VGM!
This week, the guys spotlight on the incredible Game Boy soundtrack to Pokémon Trading Card Game 2! Ichiro Shimakura outdoes himself on this unique and severely underrated entry in this beloved series. Enjoy!
This week, the guys take a look at one of the most seminal years in video game music: 1995. This year saw the release of some of the biggest and most beloved soundtracks of all time! Enjoy this incredible collection of VGM.
This week, the guys check back in with the world of Modern Chiptunes! There is some incredible music being created in this passionate community, and this episode showcases some of the very best of it. WARNING: Extremely good music lies ahead...
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!
In this high-flying episode, Karl & Will focus on the unique and exciting music of the Ace Combat series! The guys are joined by series super fan and longtime friend Nick Marinelli! Enjoy a smattering of awesome and energetic VGM!
In this rocking episode, Karl & Will focus on the Sega Genesis soundtrack to Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master! The guys discuss why this is without a doubt one of the gnarliest Genesis scores ever made. Enjoy!
In this episode, Karl & Will focus on two lesser-known SNES RPG soundtracks by HAL and Kirby composer Jun Ishikawa! The guys discuss how these scores truly get to the heart of what makes Ishikawa's music and style so special. Enjoy!
It's time for another installment of Favorites with Friends! This time, Karl & Will welcome longtime friend and supporter of the show Patchpen! Patch brings in a wonderful playlist of some of his favorite VGM to share and discuss with the guys. Enjoy!
I know it makes no sense, but yes, it's time for another volume of ridiculously good music from Princess Connect! Re:Dive. These amazingly talented composers show no sign of stopping, with tons more new music still being written for this mobile game. Enjoy some of the best VGM you'll hear anywhere!
Here we go again. In the sixth installment of Bad Music, Karl & Will are once again punished with some of the worst video game music that was ever composed. The good news is, the music here is so bad that it provides plenty of laughs. Enjoy?
In this long-overdue episode, Karl & Will lift off with the relaxing and groovy music of the Pilotwings series! The guys explore how the music of this series evolved as well as stayed consistent from the SNES, to the N64, and the 3DS. Enjoy!
In this very exciting and special episode, Karl & Will 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!
In this Bonus Episode, Karl shares his brand-new chiptune album "Get Bit" in its entirety! Enjoy a fun mix of chiptunes from systems such as the Genesis, SNES, TurboGrafx, and more! You can purchase this album here: https://supermarcatobros.bandcamp.com/album/get-bit
In this episode, Karl & Will focus on the awesome soundtrack to Ys Five! This Super Famicom score is a bit of a departure for the series in terms of style. Enjoy this spotlight on an underrated 16-bit gem!
It's time for another installment of Favorites with Friends! This time, Karl & Will welcome longtime friend and supporter of the show Travis Anderson. Travis brings in a wonderful playlist of some of his favorite VGM to share and discuss with the guys. Enjoy!
In this episode, Karl & Will focus on the Ivalice Series of games! This subset of Final Fantasy titles, starting with Final Fantasy Tactics, showcase the amazing compositional style and power of Hitoshi Sakimoto. Enjoy!
In yearly tradition, once again Karl & Will look back on the very best music that was played on the podcast in 2020! The guys notice that this installment may be the funkiest ever! Enjoy this collection of the cream of the musical crop. Here's to another wonderful year of VGM!
It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some you've heard before, and some you have not. This time, the playlist features some leftovers from “Listener Show & Tell” and “Level One” episodes. Enjoy!
In this relaxing Season Finale, Karl & Will shoot the breeze and reflect on 2020, play a round of Name That Tune, answer listener questions, and share a few fun VGM tracks. Enjoy and Happy Holidays!
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!
In this exciting episode, Karl & Will present a collection of outstanding "Level One" VGM! These are all tracks that play during the first stage or area in a game. This is the second community playlist, in which all the music was chosen by members of the marcato discord. Enjoy!
In this episode, Karl & Will focus on the obscure yet amazing FM-Synth soundtrack to Mamoru Has Been Cursed! The music to this arcade shoot-em-up game, composed by Yousuke Yasui, is a colorful delight in just about every way. Enjoy!
It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Many you've heard before, and some you have not. This time, the playlist features a heavy dose of Nintendo. Enjoy!
For the final week of Nintendo Month, Karl & Will shine a light on the exuberant and possibly overlooked score to Kirby Star Allies! The music from this 2018 Switch game in the long-running Kirby series is both familiar yet fresh. Enjoy!
For the third week of Nintendo Month, Karl & Will stroll down memory lane for some of the very best music on the GameCube! This beloved little cube saw some outstanding music that, many times, had to transcend the hardware limitations. Enjoy!
For week 2 of Nintendo Month, the guys shine a light on the amazing female video game composers at Nintendo! From the NES all the way to the Switch, this is some of the best Nintendo music around. Enjoy this incredible playlist of VGM composed by these super talented women!
For the first week of Nintendo Month '20, Karl & Will spotlight on the incredibly vibrant, diverse and delightful score to Paper Mario: The Origami King! The score to this Nintendo Switch cross-genre game excels in every direction. Enjoy!
Just in time for Halloween, Karl & Will share a playlist of SPOOKY music by the Super Marcato Bros! And also play a Halloween rendition of Name That Tune! Enjoy this fun and special episode. Happy Halloween!
In this energetic and fun episode, Karl & Will focus on the wonderful music of Tecmo games on the NES! This company is most known for their Ninja Gaiden trilogy, as well as a ton of great sports games. Enjoy this collection of outstanding, at times overlooked, 8-bit music!
In this very relaxing episode, Karl & Will "dive in" once more to a focus on water and underwater themed video game music! Enjoy some iconic and memorable water tracks, as well as some deep cuts you may not have heard before!
In this GROOVY episode, Karl & Will focus on the dancey and delectable scores to Mighty Switch Force 1 and 2, by the one and only Jake Kaufman! These 3DS/Wii U soundtracks are some of the most energetic, entertaining, and smile-inducing in all of VGM. Enjoy!
In this episode, Karl & Will focus on the massive and multi-faceted score to Final Fantasy XIV! Led by composer Masayoshi Soken, this MMORPG score has gone through quite an interesting journey. Enjoy this spotlight on some great FF music!
It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some you may have heard before, and many you have not. How many tracks can you recognize? Enjoy!
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! Enjoy an eclectic mix of great VGM both old & new!
In this episode, Karl & Will focus on the outstanding soundtrack to Ys Seven! A classic for the podcast in many ways, this score strikes a perfect balance of honoring the older VGM traditions while injecting a bit of modern flare. Enjoy some awesome Ys music!
In this episode, Karl & Will focus on the incredible music to the very obscure and underrated Super Famicom game Tengai Makyou Zero! This evocative and emotional score is one of the most technically impressive ever seen on this system. Enjoy some fantastic VGM you probably haven't heard before!
In this butt-kicking episode, Karl & Will focus on the very cool, dark and devious music of Batman video games! Enjoy this 8-bit-heavy playlist of fantastic music!
In this exciting episode, Karl & Will explore some absolutely fantastic and fun VGM composed for Shoot 'Em Up games! Enjoy this killer collection of tracks spanning multiple generations!
In this episode, Karl & Will focus on the funky, sexy and chilled-out score to Persona 5! Composed by series composer Shoji Meguro, this acid jazz-influenced score brings the emotions and the vibes. Enjoy!
It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. A few you may have heard before, and many you have not. How many tracks can you recognize? Enjoy!
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!
It's time once again to play nothing but outstanding video game remixes! This is a very popular and active community of VGM that the guys like to check-in with every year or so. Enjoy a diverse collection of outstanding remixes, covers and arrangements!
In this episode, Karl & Will focus on the gorgeous and eclectic score to Napple Tale! This was a Dreamcast game released only in Japan and composed by the incredibly talented Yoko Kanno. Enjoy some highly crafted VGM by one of the best living composers!
In this exciting Season Premiere episode, Karl & Will explore the music of Launch Titles! These are games that many times have to show off what a new system is capable of. Enjoy some incredible VGM and interesting discussion!
In this exciting Bonus Episode, Karl & Carlos share and discuss their brand new project Downforce! This is a concept album that brings you to the thrilling world of a Racing Game. Enjoy the album as well as some insight into the making of it! You can download the album here: https://supermarcatobros.bandcamp.com/album/downforce
In this long overdue episode, Karl, Will & Marty finally present another installment of Breakdown & Analysis!! Once again, they thoroughly dissect 3 classic video game tracks. They discuss, in detail, the elements of each track such as the chord analysis, melody, form, arrangement and more. As well as break things down on the piano. Enjoy this educational Season Finale!
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!
In this episode, Karl & Will focus on the happy and groovy N64 soundtracks to Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon and Goemon's Great Adventure! The guys discuss how this music is a bit deeper than it may seem on the surface. Enjoy!
In this episode, Karl & Will explore the exciting and perhaps underrated SNES score to Mega Man 7! The guys discuss how this score manages to carry the torch of the NES Mega Man music that came before, while also exploring its own sound as well. Enjoy!
In this episode, Karl & Will explore the best music from Nintendo's...quirky 3D system, the Virtual Boy. Although there weren't many games released for it in its short life span, there were indeed some real hidden gems to be found. Enjoy!
What?? Princess Connect again?! Yes. For the second time, Karl & Will focus on the absolutely phenomenal and massive score to Princess Connect: Re: Dive! The guys discuss the many different elements that make this truly one of the best VGM scores ever made. Enjoy!
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! Enjoy an eclectic mix of great VGM both old & new!
In this episode, Karl & Will finally focus on one of the most beautiful video game soundtracks of all time: Final Fantasy VI! The guys discuss how Uematsu struck a perfect balance of memorable, timeless melodies and bold, exciting new musical influences. Enjoy!
In this hard-hitting episode, Karl & Will explore the wonderful and surprisingly diverse VGM found in fighting games! Joined by seasoned fighting game fan Carlos. Whether it's rocking, jazzy, or melancholy, all of this music sure packs a punch!
This week, the guys check back in with the world of Modern Chiptunes! There is some incredible music being created in this passionate community, and this episode showcases some of the very best of it. WARNING: Extremely good music lies ahead...
In this episode, Karl & Will focus on the very atmospheric and at times frightening score to Metroid Fusion! The guys discuss why Minako Hamano's work on this GBA entry is some of the best in the entire series. Enjoy!
In this episode, Karl & Will focus on Kenji Ito's wonderful Vita score to SaGa Scarlet Grace! The guys discuss how Ito captures the charm of SNES-era music while still making a score that's fresh and polished. Enjoy!
In this very special and nostalgic episode, Karl & Will spotlight on one of their favorite games and soundtracks of all time: Sonic the Hedgehog 2! The guys discuss what makes Masato Nakamura's Sega Genesis score such a masterpiece. Enjoy!
In this episode, Karl & Will return to the Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu series and its "better-than-it-has-a-right-to-be" music! The guys play music from 7 series titles released on the Gamecube, PSP, 3DS and more. Enjoy some ridiculously fun & feel-good VGM!
It's time for another installment of Favorites with Friends! This time, Karl & Will welcome friend and possibly the first listener of the podcast, Andrew Lien! Andrew brings in a wonderful playlist of some of his favorite VGM to share and discuss with the guys. Enjoy!
In this Bonus Episode, Karl shares his new chiptune compilation album Bit by Bit in its entirety! This album consists entirely of tracks submitted to Battle of the Bits, from January 2018 to February 2020. The result is a varied yet cohesive mix of chiptunes from systems such as Genesis, Game Boy, TurboGrafx, and various others. You can download the album here: https://supermarcatobros.bandcamp.com/album/bit-by-bit
In this episode, Karl & Will focus on Princess Connect!, an incredible JRPG score that you probably haven't heard of before. Led by the likes of Kohei Tanaka and Yasunori Nishiki, this is truly one of the most exciting, polished, and impressive video game scores the guys have heard in a long time. Enjoy!
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!
In this funky episode, Karl & Will focus on the career of legendary Sega composer Takenobu Mitsuyoshi! Known primarily for his scores to beloved Sega racers such as Daytona USA, Sega Rally Championship, Outrunners and more. Enjoy some super groovy and entertaining VGM!
In this episode, Karl & Will finally spotlight on the delightful soundtrack to Kirby 64! Composed by series composers Jun Ishikawa and Hirokazu Ando, this score brings all the elements of the classic Kirby sound, as well as some (at the time) new ones too.
Here we go again. In the fifth installment of Bad Music, Karl & Will are once again punished with some of the worst video game music that was ever composed. The good news is, the music here is so bad that it provides plenty of laughs. Enjoy?
In this episode, Karl & Will FINALLY dive in and tackle the incredibly beloved soundtrack to Final Fantasy VII, composed by Nobuo Uematsu! The guys discuss what makes this soundtrack so unique, emotional, and at times even challenging. Enjoy this long overdue episode!
It's time for another installment of Favorites with Friends! This time, Karl & Will welcome longtime friend and supporter of the show Joe Pfeffer. Joe brings in a wonderful playlist of some of his favorite VGM to share and discuss with the guys. Enjoy!
In this exhilarating episode, Karl & Will explore the fantastic scores to two Sonic entries from the 7th Console Generation: Sonic Unleashed and Sonic Colors! Enjoy some unique, eclectic and entertaining music!
In yearly tradition, once again Karl & Will look back on the very best music that was played on the podcast in 2019! And what an awesome year for VGM it was. Enjoy this collection of the cream of the musical crop. Here's to another wonderful year of VGM!
For the Season 17 premiere, the guys look back on the previous decade and share some of their very favorite video game music from it! And what a decade it was! Enjoy this trip through the past 10 years of VGM. Happy New Year!
It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some you've heard before, and many you have not. Happy New Year and New Decade!!
400 episodes!! Can you believe it!? Karl, Will, Marty, Carlos, Stephen & Bryan celebrate this huge milestone for the Super Marcato Bros. Video Game Music Podcast, with a very special, nostalgic and fun episode! Enjoy this celebration, and thank you for helping us get this far!!
In this long-awaited episode, the guys dive into the brand new virt score Shovel Knight: King of Cards! Jake Kaufman once again outdoes himself with this final DLC installment. Enjoy some mind-blowingly great VGM from one of the true masters!ya
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!
In this long-overdue followup (7 years), Karl & Will explore some of the best Ice & Snow themed VGM. Some big hits as well as a few gems you may not have heard before. The takeaway from this episode is that modes are cool. Literally. Happy Holidays!
For the last week of Nintendo Month '19, Karl & Will explore the exciting soundtrack to this year's Fire Emblem: Three Houses! Enjoy this exploration of one of the biggest scores of the year!
In this exciting Bonus Episode, Karl shares his brand-new album Inflector in its entirety! This album is the product of an exciting experiment combining expressive synths, biting and charming chip sounds with real drums and guitar. The result is an energy that is fresh, living, layered and fun. You can download the album here: https://supermarcatobros.bandcamp.com/album/inflector
For week three of Nintendo Month '19, Karl & Will dedicate an episode (at long last) to the amazing Nintendo composer Toru Minegishi! Known most for his work on the Zelda and Splatoon series, Minegishi is one of the most talented composers working at Nintendo. Enjoy some incredible music!
For week 2 of Nintendo Month '19, the guys do something insane: cover the entire Super Mario series!! Karl, Will and Marty take a snapshot (one track) of each game in the series, from Super Mario Bros. (1985) all the way to Super Mario Odyssey (2017). Enjoy one of the best playlists and celebrations the show has ever seen!
In this exciting and timely episode, Karl & Will focus on the daring and wonderful score to the remake of Link's Awakening! The guys discuss how Ryo Nagamatsu struck a balance of honoring the original music while pushing and exploring new and surprising directions. Enjoy!
In this episode, just in time for Halloween, Karl & Will explore dungeon music from video games! This amazing playlist was a collaboration between the members of the marcato discord. Enjoy some surprisingly beautiful VGM!
In this exciting episode, Karl & Will focus on the vibey and eclectic score to Final Fantasy X! The guys discuss the elements that Nobuo Uematsu, as well as two series newcomers, brought to this score to make it feel so different for the series. Enjoy!
In this unique episode, Karl & Will explore and celebrate the incredibly long-running and successful collaboration of legendary composers Kinuyo Yamashita & Iku Mizutani! Enjoy!
In this long-awaited episode, Karl & Will spotlight on the amazing new soundtrack to Atelier Ryza! This score from the Gust and Koei sound teams is masterfully composed, performed and produced. And is truly one of the best scores of the year. Enjoy!
It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some you've heard before, and some you have not. Featuring a mini spotlight on great leftovers from 1992. Enjoy!
This week, the guys take a look at one of the most incredible years in video game music: 1992! This year saw the release of some huge titles and amazing soundtracks. Enjoy this eclectic collection of VGM released in the same year!
In this Bonus Episode, Will shares his brand new album "Super Star Squadron" in its entirety! Enjoy!
https://supermarcatobros.bandcamp.com/album/super-star-squadron
In this episode, Karl & Will focus on the eclectic and lovable soundtrack to Mother 3! Composed solely by Shogo Sakai, this amazing score covers tons of different styles and emotions, while pushing the boundaries of what GBA music can be. Enjoy!
In one of the most requested topics in recent memory, Karl & Will finally explore the beautiful and restrained score to Hollow Knight! The guys discuss how composer Christopher Larkin was able to create a unique and emotional musical experience. Enjoy!
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!
In this long-overdue podcast, Karl & Will focus on one of their favorite and most nostalgic scores: Sam & Max Hit the Road! Composed by the Lucasarts "Dream Team", this film-noir-inspired jazz score is rich, funny and very ahead of its time. Enjoy!
In this exciting episode, Karl & Will focus on the career of veteran video game composer Yasunori Mitsuda! The guys take a chronological exploration of an incredible career that spans over 25 years. Enjoy some legendary VGM!
In this very special episode, Karl's wife Joseffa comes on the podcast to share a playlist of her favorite video game music! Enjoy a very unique and fun Favorites with Friends episode featuring the newest Brueggemann!
It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some you've heard before, and many you have not. This Marcato Radio is special, in that the playlist was chosen entirely by the marcato Discord! Enjoy!
In this episode, Karl & Will showcase some outstanding DS music from quite obscure games! Many of these tracks are from games which were released only in Japan. Enjoy some pretty, relaxing, feel-good VGM from unsung sources!
In this episode, Karl & Will focus on a quite niche but outstanding subset of VGM: Sega Genesis Pool Games! Focusing on 3 jazzy titles: Side Pocket, Kiss Shot and Minnesota Fats! Enjoy some of the most underrated and authentic jazz from the 16-bit era!
In this episode, Karl & Will spotlight on the beautiful and eclectic score to Final Fantasy XIII-2! The music to this Final Fantasy sequel is both emotional and surprising. Enjoy a diverse collection of VGM from 3 composers at the top of their game!
For the Season 16 Premiere, Karl & Will explore one of the strongest and most identifiable musical building blocks in video game music: the Dorian mode! This special scale can evoke surprise, wonder, excitement, or spirituality. Enjoy this exploration of what some of the best VGM has in common!
It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some you've heard before, and many you have not. Enjoy!
Featuring an Exclusive Interview! In this incredibly exciting episode, Karl, Will & Marty explore the video game career of Takashi Tateishi! The guys discuss Tateishi's iconic music to Mega Man 2, as well as a smattering of his other stellar VGM work. And if that weren't exciting enough, the guys finally unveil their unforgettable interview with Tateishi-san from MAGFest this past January. Enjoy a historic episode of the SMBVGMP!
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!
It's time once again to play nothing but outstanding video game remixes! This is a very popular and active community of VGM that the guys like to check-in with every year or so. Enjoy a diverse collection of outstanding remixes, covers and arrangements!
In this exciting and overdue episode, Karl & Will focus on the wonderful and underrated score to A Link Between Worlds! The guys discuss how Ryo Nagamatsu struck a perfect balance by both honoring the existing music in the series and exploring new directions.
In this very exciting episode, Karl & Will finally spotlight on the wonderful music of the Gradius series! Focusing on the first 7 entries in this beloved Konami shooter series, this music is sure to leave you soaring!
In this cosmic episode, Karl & Will dive deep into one of the greatest video game soundtracks of all time: Super Mario Galaxy 2! The guys discuss why Mahito Yokota's sequel score is so incredible. Enjoy some of the finest VGM in this galaxy or any other!
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! Enjoy an eclectic mix of great VGM both old & new!
In this exciting Patreon-suggested episode, Karl & Will explore the music of the Lufia series! The guys discuss how even though this series may not break the mold, it provides tons of super solid and effective VGM. Enjoy!
In this exciting episode, Karl & Will focus on the iconic and beloved soundtracks to both Super Mario Kart and Mario Kart 64! Enjoy this race down memory lane!
It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some you've heard before, and some you have not. How many tracks can YOU recognize? Enjoy!
This week, the guys check back in with the world of Modern Chiptunes! There is some incredible music being created in this passionate community, and this episode showcases some of the very best of it. WARNING: Extremely good music lies ahead...
In this exciting Patreon-suggested episode, Karl & Will explore the incredible video game music of Masashi Hamauzu! Known for his work on series such as Final Fantasy, SaGa and more, Hamauzu's music is well-crafted and uniquely beautiful. Enjoy!
In this exciting follow-up to last week, Karl & Will focus on the rocking soundtrack to Ys III! The subsequent entry in the Ys series, this score by Mieko Ishikawa takes what has worked previously and kicks things up to the next level. Enjoy!
In this very exciting episode, Karl & Will spotlight on one of their favorite soundtracks: Ys II! The music to this beloved Falcom action RPG is rocking, emotional and downright entertaining. Enjoy this focus on an incredible soundtrack!
In this episode, Karl & Will explore the delightful music of the TwinBee series! A long-running "cute-em-up" series by Konami, the music of these games is incredibly fun and energetic. Enjoy!
In this episode, Karl & Will explore an interesting situation in video game music. This is where a game, for various reasons, had multiple soundtracks. Whether it was due to differing platforms, technology, or even copyright reasons, this is an interesting look at multiple composers scoring the same stage or setting. Enjoy!
In this long-overdue and rocking episode, Karl & Will explore the awesome music of the Contra series! This music is active, progressive, and undeniably fun. From the NES all the way to the PS3, enjoy some classic Konami VGM!
This week, the guys (joined by Marty and Carlos) explore music from video games with robots! They also celebrate the release of ROBOGIRL 2 by playing a few tracks from it as well. Enjoy some groovy robot music!
This week, Karl & Will revisit the incredible soundtrack of last year’s Octopath Traveler! This score is so jam-packed with amazing tracks that the guys couldn’t resist sharing even more music they weren’t able to the first time. Enjoy some top-tier VGM!
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 what is possibly the best Show & Tell episode yet!
In this long-overdue episode, Karl & Will explore the atmospheric and emotional soundtrack of 2018's Celeste! The guys discuss why this music has moved so many fans. Enjoy!
In this episode, Karl & Will explore the music of the Paper Mario series! Featuring music from 4 titles in the series, from the N64 to the 3DS, this playlist is full of zaniness and fun. The guys also discuss how this series stands apart from the mainline Mario series. Enjoy!
It's time for another installment of Favorites with Friends! This time, Karl & Will welcome friend and supporter of the show Zach Walton. Zach decides to change things up and brings in all tracks from Xenoblade X. Enjoy this very unique twist on Favorites with Friends!
In yearly tradition, once again Karl & Will look back on the very best music that was played on the podcast in 2018! Enjoy this incredible collection of the cream of the musical crop. Here's to another wonderful year of VGM!
In this short Bonus Episode, the guys debrief and share their highlights of MAGFest 2019. Enjoy!
In the Season 15 Premiere, Karl & Will explore examples of video game music where the developer of the game also composed the music! Enjoy a smattering of amazing VGM from multi-talented creative artists!
The guys take this week off to get ready for MAGFest, so they present this very special Marcato Radio! Just in time for New Year's Eve, enjoy a special, hand-picked assortment of dancey, energetic VGM! Happy New Year!!
THE 350TH EPISODE OF THE SUPER MARCATO BROS. VGM PODCAST!! Wow. To celebrate this milestone, Karl & Will share the history of their creative collaboration with each other. Also, Name That Tune, Listener Qs, Debate and more! Thanks to everyone for listening for all these years!
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!
This week, Karl & Will focus on the music of the courtroom adventure series Ace Attorney! The guys share and discuss a smattering of music from all six main titles, as well as a couple spinoffs. Enjoy some emotional yet fun VGM!
In this blood-pumping episode, Karl & Will focus on the rocking music of the Guilty Gear series! Composed primarily by series creator Daisuke Ishiwatari, the music of Guilty Gear is energetic, heavy, and unabashed. Rock on!
For the final week of Nintendo Month ‘18, the guys finally focus on the massive musical world of the Smash Bros. series! Enjoy some truly awesome music, both original and remix alike, from this insanely popular crossover fighting game series!
For week 3 of Nintendo Month '18, Karl & Will focus on the delightful music of the Animal Crossing series! Friends and Animal Crossing fans Stephen & Bryan Kelly join in the fun for a very relaxed, feel-good episode. Enjoy!
In this long-awaited episode, Karl & Will finally dive deep into the music of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The guys discuss their standout musical moments of the game, as well as their frustrations. Enjoy this spotlight on one of the most popular and acclaimed games in recent memory!
For the first week of Nintendo Month '18, Karl & Will focus on the delightful and underrated music of the Wii series. If a title was released for the Wii and started with the word "Wii", it's probably featured in this episode. Enjoy some feel-good Nintendo music!
Just in time for Halloween, Karl & Will explore the fantastic and slightly underrated music of the portable Castlevania games! We're talking all 6 titles released on the GBA and DS. Enjoy some classically modeled yet fresh and fun VGM!
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 a diverse assortment of awesome VGM!
In this very long-overdue episode, Karl & Will dive deep into some of the best music created for the legendary computer system the Commodore 64! Enjoy some classic chiptunes featuring the beloved SID soundchip!
Today's special is a fresh, heaping helping of video game menu themes! This playlist is chock-full of some of the finest pieces of VGM ever composed. We've got your data selects, we've got your pause menu themes, we've got your main menus. Bon Appétit!
Finally, the episode everyone is waiting for…or not. Karl & Will focus on some surprisingly outstanding music from Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu, a series of Baseball games from Konami. The guys play music from 6 series titles released on the PSP. Enjoy some chill, fun & feel-good VGM!
In this episode, the guys focus on the phenomenal soundtrack to Rayman Legends! Lead composer Christophe Heral crafted one of the most creative, funny, eclectic and memorable scores of the past 10 years. Enjoy some top tier VGM!
You all asked for it...literally. For the fourth time on the podcast, Karl & Will are punished with some of the worst video game music that was ever composed. This is by far the most requested follow-up topic. The good news is, the music here is so bad that it provides plenty of laughs. Enjoy?
In this episode, the guys present a hand-picked collection of obscure awesome 8-Bit music that you probably haven't heard! Who doesn't like discovering new music? Enjoy these "Lost Treasures."
It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some you've heard before, and many you have not. How many tracks can YOU recognize? Enjoy!
In this cosmic episode, Karl & Will dive deep into one of the greatest video game soundtracks of all time: Super Mario Galaxy! The guys discuss why Mahito Yokota's score to this 2007 Wii game is so groundbreaking. Enjoy some of the finest VGM in this galaxy or any other!
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! Enjoy an eclectic mix of great VGM both old & new!
In this bodacious episode, Karl & Will finally dive into the TMNT series! The guys share and discuss why the music to these beloved and classic video games is more fun than pretty much anything else. Cowabunga!
In this very unique episode, Karl & Will explore what happens when video game music created on one system is ported to another! Enjoy this more technical and comparative look at the challenges of recreating music with different means.
On this very exciting episode, Karl & Will spotlight on the score to the game everyone's talking about: Octopath Traveler! The guys gush over this masterpiece of a score, and discuss what makes it the most impressive they've heard in quite awhile. Enjoy!
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 a diverse assortment of awesome VGM!
In this very exciting episode, Karl & Will present a dual spotlight on two incredible scores from a beloved series: Final Fantasy 8 & 9! The guys discuss the elements that Nobuo Uematsu brought to these scores to make them so captivating, eclectic and emotional. Enjoy!
In this exciting Season 14 Premiere, Karl & Will explore the many elements that coalesce to make up the classic and unmistakable video game music sound. Enjoy this unique look at what separates VGM as an art form!
In this relaxing and fun Season 13 finale episode, Karl & Will sit back and enjoy some great video game music, answer listener questions, play Name That Tune, and ask each other questions about their experiences and memories of over 6 years of doing the podcast. Enjoy!
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!
In this exciting Bonus Episode, Karl shares his brand-new FM Synth chiptune album "High Flyer" in its entirety! Enjoy! You can download the album here: https://supermarcatobros.bandcamp.com/album/high-flyer
This week, in the second of a two-parter, Karl & Will spotlight on the incredible soundtrack to Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge! Composed by "The Dream Team," this was the most dynamic and interactive Lucasarts adventure game score ever made. Enjoy!
In this very swashbuckling episode, Karl & Will focus on one of their favorite and most nostalgic video game soundtracks: The Secret of Monkey Island! Composed by Michael Land, this score deftly combined elements of reggae, calypso and classical music into something timeless and wonderful. Enjoy!
Featuring an Exclusive Interview! In this incredibly exciting episode, Karl & Will focus on one of the most legendary figures in video game music: Tim Follin! The guys get a rare chance to sit down and talk with Tim about his career and his unique approach to video game music. This is truly an episode you will not want to miss!
In this episode, Karl & Will explore the beautiful and unique music of the Professor Layton series! The guys discuss how series composer Tomohito Nishiura carved out a perfect musical tone to fit the inquisitive, calm but emotional nature of these puzzle games.
In this episode, Karl & Will present a playlist of music from the biggest and most beloved video game composers. However, these are tracks from titles that are very obscure and in many cases from before these talented people broke big in the industry. Enjoy some amazing music that you may not have heard, from composers you have!
In this LONG overdue episode, Karl & Will focus on the gorgeous and emotional music of the Kingdom Hearts series. The guys discuss how series composer Yoko Shimomura has created a truly unique and powerful musical tone for these games. Enjoy!
In this very exciting Bonus Episode, Karl, Will & Marty share their brand new album "Hero of Legend" in its entirety! This album of original 8-bit music is the first in a 3-part series honoring the legendary music of the Zelda series, particularly that of Koji Kondo. Enjoy this journey into the world of Hyroica! --You can download the album here: https://supermarcatobros.bandcamp.com/album/hero-of-legend
This week, the guys take an emotional and mental "Sick Day" as they relax, put their feet up, and play some of their absolute favorite and most comforting video game music! Enjoy!
It's time once again to play nothing but outstanding video game remixes! This is an incredibly popular and active community of video game music that the guys like to check-in with every season or two. Most of these tracks are by amateur remixers. Enjoy some awesome music!
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! Enjoy an eclectic mix of great VGM both old & new!
In this SUPER GROOVY episode, the guys are delighted to explore the soundtrack to Sonic Mania by Tee Lopes! Good friends Stephen & Bryan Kelly of the OverClocked Podcast join the fun as well! A whole lot of fun was had in fact. Enjoy!
Karl, Will & Marty pop in on a Friday for a very special and exciting announcement!
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It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some you've heard before, and many you have not. How many tracks can YOU recognize? Enjoy!
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 a diverse assortment of awesome VGM!
On this very long-awaited episode, Karl & Will shine a spotlight on one of the best SNES soundtracks ever: Secret of Mana! The guys discuss and analyze the many bold choices the composer, Hiroki Kikuta, made to set this music apart. Enjoy this in-depth focus on a truly iconic JRPG score!
It's time for another installment of Favorites with Friends! This time, Karl & Will welcome friend and supporter of the show Ivan Kaproth-Joslin. Ivan brings in a wonderful playlist of some of his favorite VGM to share and discuss with the guys. Enjoy!
In this SUPER FUNKY episode, the guys finally focus on the incredible career of the one and only Jake "virt" Kaufman! Taking one track from 20 different titles in his career, this playlist is a smattering of some of the best VGM composed in the past 16 years. Enjoy!
In this episode, the guys explore the music of the shimmering world of Lunar: The Silver Star! They also compare and contrast the original soundtrack release to the remake which came out 5 years later. Enjoy!
In this adorable and high-energy episode, the guys double up on 2 classic SNES Kirby soundtracks! Super Star and Dream Land 3 both have so much delightful, jazzy, exciting music it's mind-boggling! This episode will surely put a smile on your face!
In this long-awaited episode, the guys dive deep into the incredible music of the Xenoblade Chronicles series! The composers of this series have created a diverse musical tone that carries the torch of classic video game music, while also standing on its own. Enjoy some beautiful music!
This week, the guys check back in with the world of Modern Chiptunes! There is some incredible music being created in this passionate community, and this episode showcases some of the very best of it. WARNING: Extremely good music lies ahead...
In this episode, the guys spotlight on the wacky and adorable music of the Katamari series! Focusing on Katamari Damacy, We Love Katamari, and Katamari Forever. The composers of this series deftly fused together jazz, lounge, pop and electronic with delicious results. This playlist is guaranteed to make you smile!
It's time for another installment of Favorites with Friends! This time, Karl & Will welcome longtime friend of the show- the infamous Carlos! He brings in a wonderful playlist of some of his favorite VGM to share and discuss with the guys. Enjoy!
In yearly tradition, once again Karl & Will look back on the very best music that was played on the podcast in 2017! And what an incredible year for VGM it was. Enjoy this collection of the cream of the musical crop. Here's to another wonderful year of VGM!
In the Season 13 Premiere, Karl & Will explore the concept of nostalgia, and its significance on video game music. They discuss 5 different facets of nostalgia, and share tracks that embody each type. Enjoy this unique look at how video game music affects us all!
In this very special episode, the guys share a recap of some of the highlights of MAGFest 2018. Also a Marcato Radio playlist featuring a combination of MAGFest live concert snippets, album tracks from artists featured at this year's festival as well as random good VGM. Enjoy!
The 300th episode of the Super Marcato Bros. Video Game Music Podcast! Karl, Will & Marty celebrate and reflect, share some classic VGM, play a name-that-tune game, answer fan questions, and more!
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!
It's FINALLY time for another installment of Show & Tell! Karl & Will each bring in their own playlist of tracks that the other hasn't heard. And as a first for Show & Tell, they try out a new method of deciding the track of the week. Enjoy a diverse assortment of great VGM!
In this episode, Karl & Will focus on one of the most talented and diverse multimedia composers in the world: Yoko Kanno! The guys explore mostly her video game music work, but also share a few of her Anime tracks as well. Enjoy an assorted mix of incredible music!
Featuring an Exclusive Interview! In this very swanky episode, Karl & Will explore the music of Cuphead! The score to this run and gun game masterfully incorporates big band jazz, ragtime and latin for a delightful love letter to a bygone era. The guys sit down and chat with Cuphead composer, Kristofer Maddigan, to discuss his work on this incredible score. Enjoy!
For the final week of Nintendo Month 2017, the guys saved up a monster of an episode: Super Mario Odyssey! Released exactly one month ago from this episode's posting, this game is already being heralded as one of the best in the entire series. Karl & Will explore the incredibly exciting, diverse, and unforgettable score, led by newcomer Naoto Kubo. Enjoy some masterful Nintendo music!
For the third week of Nintendo Month 2017, the guys focus on the incredible music to their favorite video game of all time: Metroid Prime! They also explore a handful of tracks from the other two entries in the trilogy. Enjoy some atmospheric and beautiful VGM!
For the second week of Nintendo Month 2017, the guys focus on the incredible and underrated symphonic score to Star Fox: Assault! Developed by Namco for the Gamecube, this soundtrack successfully fused together definitive arrangements of Star Fox 64 music with equally gorgeous original music! Check your G-diffuser system and enjoy!
For the first week of Nintendo Month 2017, Karl & Will share some of the very best music released for the 3DS! This system was responsible for some of the greatest and most expressive soundtracks in the past six years of video games. Enjoy!
In this frightening episode of the show, Karl & Will focus on the iconic and beloved music to the Silent Hill series! Focusing just on the first 4 entries, composed by Akira Yamaoka, this music will surely get you into the Halloween spirit!
In this very special episode, Karl & Will shine a light on the career of composer Kohei Tanaka! The guys share a smattering of his VGM work, starting back on the Turbo-Grafx, and moving chronologically up to his most recent work on the PS4. Enjoy some incredible music from one of the true masters!
In this legendary episode, Karl & Will focus on the wonderful music of the Legend of Heroes series! This Falcom RPG series started back on the PC-88 and is still going strong to this day. The guys discuss what makes these soundtracks so special, as well as how they have evolved over the years. Enjoy some fantastic, underrated VGM!
In this episode, the guys share and discuss a bunch of wonderful VGM that, for one reason or another, was never featured previously on the show! Ranging from the NES to the PS3, this is a collection of outstanding, long-overdue video game music. Better late than never!
In this episode, Karl & Will revisit the Metroid series! Using mostly the same playlist way back from Episode 33, minus some changes, the guys check back in with the music of some of their favorite games of all time. Enjoy!
In this very special episode, the guys explore the wonderful music of the Wild Arms series! Led by series composer Michiko Naruke, the music of this western-themed RPG series is heroic, exciting and fun. Enjoy some excellent VGM and discussion!
In this episode, Karl & Will explore the excellent soundtrack to Nights of Azure! Composed by the Gust Sound Team, this score effortlessly fuses together elements of rock, classical and folk. The guys discuss why these Gust folks are some of the best in the biz. Enjoy!
In this greasy episode, the guys bring the FUNK! Enjoy this celebration of some of the best Funk Music ever composed for video games! WARNING: This is the funkiest episode of the podcast thus far, and may cause uncontrollable grooving.
It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some you've heard before, and many you have not. How many tracks can YOU recognize? Enjoy!
In this episode, Karl & Will focus on the delightful music of under-rated composer Hikoshi Hashimoto! He got his start for Sega in the late 80s, and went on to make some of the most cool and unique music the Sega Genesis ever saw. Enjoy this spotlight on an unsung VGM hero! #HASH
In this very exciting and long-overdue episode, Karl & Will celebrate the incredible music of Hitoshi Sakimoto! The guys share a smorgasbord of tracks old and new, and discuss why his music consistently stands out from the crowd. Enjoy some top-shelf VGM!
You all asked for it...literally. For the third time on the podcast, Karl & Will are punished with some of the worst video game music that was ever composed. This was by far the most requested follow-up episode. The good news is, the music here is so bad that it provides plenty of laughs. Enjoy?
This week is another installment of Favorites with Friends! This time, friend/composer/all around great guy Charlie McCarron drops by to share and discuss an assortment of some of his favorite video game music! Enjoy!
In this very special episode, Karl & Will focus on one of the most amazing orchestral video game soundtracks ever composed- Ni No Kuni! The guys discuss what makes Joe Hisaishi's score so special and why it's a must-own for any VGM fan. Enjoy!
In this special episode, Karl & Will revisit some of the VGM they hold most dear-- that of the Genesis Sonic games! Join the guys as they walk down memory lane with some of the most timeless and fun melodies ever composed for video games!
For the Season 12 Premiere, the guys explore living legends of video game music! These are just some of the amazing composers that had pioneering beginnings and are still composing great music to this day! Enjoy a celebration of these VGM legends!
Featuring an Exclusive Interview! For the Season 11 Finale, the guys explore the music of video game composer Yousuke Yasui! Known for the delightful scores to Mamoru Has Been Cursed, Eschatos, and many more. Enjoy a spotlight on this incredibly talented and unique composer!
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! You can find all of their original music at: https://supermarcatobros.bandcamp.com/
In this VERY long overdue spotlight, Karl & Will focus on the incredible soundtrack to Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, for the SNES by David Wise! This is truly one of the best and most beloved video game soundtracks of all time. Enjoy!
Hiroshi Kawaguchi, also known as "Hiro" was one of Sega's earliest and most prolific video game composers. He has a very unique, raw, energetic style, and his music has truly stood the test of time. Enjoy some amazing VGM!
In this episode, Karl & Will spotlight on the soundtrack to a mobile game in the Final Fantasy series that you may not have heard before. But rest assured, Brave Exvius has some of the most masterful orchestral video game music you'll hear anywhere!
In this Bonus Episode, Karl shares his brand new chiptune album "Micropower" in its entirety! Enjoy an imaginative, groovy and energetic journey. Download Micropower here: https://supermarcatobros.bandcamp.com/album/micropower
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 a diverse assortment of great VGM!
In this episode, Karl & Will share some incredible music from the very underrated Atelier series! This series was handled by the Gust Sound Team, and features beautiful melodies, expressive live performance, and impeccable production. Enjoy!
In this episode, the guys focus on music from games released by Data East! This video game company was most prolific in the late 80s and early 90s, and was responsible for many amazing soundtracks. Enjoy an eclectic mix of great tunes, many of which you may not have heard before!
In this episode, the guys focus on the Sega series "Mario & Sonic at the Olympics." It may sound like a silly choice, but rest assured, this series has shockingly great music. Both remixes of classic tunes as well as originals. Enjoy some outstanding VGM you probably haven't heard.
In this episode, Karl & Will dive into the remarkably beautiful score to NieR. This one of a kind RPG soundtrack features expressive and intimate vocals by Emi Evans, and gorgeous melodies by Keiichi Okabe and company. Enjoy some top shelf VGM!
In this long-overdue episode, Karl & Will spotlight on the 3 entries in the beloved Mother series! The guys discuss what makes the music to this series of Nintendo RPGs so wonderfully weird and unique. Enjoy some incredible VGM!
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! Enjoy an eclectic mix of great VGM both old & new!
In this exciting Bonus Episode, the guys share their brand new soundtrack to the mythological sidescroller Askr, and discuss the making of each track as well. Enjoy! Additionally, you can listen to and download the soundtrack here: https://supermarcatobros.bandcamp.com/album/askr-original-soundtrack
Featuring an Exclusive Interview! In this very exciting second part, Karl & Will continue their spotlight on the music of Yooka Laylee! For week two, the guys focus on the tracks composed by David Wise, and a few by Steve Burke. The guys also unveil their exclusive conversation with David as well!
Featuring an Exclusive Interview! In this very exciting episode, Karl & Will begin their first in a two-week spotlight on the brand new Playtonic game Yooka Laylee! For week one, the guys focus on the tracks composed by Grant Kirkhope, and also get to chat with Grant as well!
In this blood-pumping episode, the guys dive into the score of the newest Shovel Knight DLC- Specter of Torment! Jake Kaufman outdoes himself with another incredible piece of VRC6 art. Enjoy the shreddage!
It's time for another installment of Favorites with Friends! This time, Karl & Will welcome longtime friend of the show Aidan Clarke. Aidan brings in a wonderful playlist of some of his favorite VGM to share and discuss with the guys. Enjoy!
This week, the guys check back in with the world of Modern Chiptunes! There is some incredible music being created in this passionate community, and this episode showcases some of the very best of it. WARNING: Extremely funky music lies ahead...
It's Show & Tell time! In this long-overdue installment, Karl, Will & Marty each bring in their own playlist of tracks that the others haven't heard. And in Show & Tell fashion, they duke it out in order to decide the track of the week. Enjoy some amazing VGM!
In time to celebrate the launch of the Switch, and a brand new Zelda game, the guys spotlight on the series' previous console entry- Skyward Sword! This beautiful but controversial score was the first in the series to feature a real recorded orchestra. Enjoy some wonderful music and discussion!
In this highly-anticipated episode, Karl & Will spotlight on the incredible soundtrack to Gravity Rush 2! The previous game's score was one of the guys' recent favorites, and this follow-up, composed again by Kohei Tanaka, surely does not disappoint!
In this episode, Karl & Will focus on the gorgeous and under-appreciated music of the Albert Odyssey games! These three games for the Super Famicom and Saturn had some of the most well-composed scores anywhere. Sunsoft legend Naoki Kodaka masterfully combined elements of classical, film, and pop into something quite timeless. Enjoy!
In this very groovy episode, the guys focus on the phenomenal music of the Shantae series! This shouldn't come as a surprise, since these scores were composed by Jake Kaufman. Enjoy some masterful video game music that will make you want to get up and dance!
Featuring an Exclusive Interview! In this very exciting episode, Karl & Will focus on the incredible music of remixer and composer Andrew Aversa, a.k.a Zircon! In addition to a wonderful, extensive conversation with Andrew, the guys also present and discuss a handful of his best tracks. Enjoy this spotlight on a true VGM talent!
In this exciting episode, Karl & Will explore the wonderful music of the Zelda Handheld games! Starting with Link's Awakening, all the way to the recent Tri Force Heroes. Enjoy some incredible and slightly under-appreciated Zelda music!
For the Season 11 Premiere, Karl & Will explore an aspect of VGM that typically goes unlooked on the podcast: endings! An ending is a crucial part of a song, since it is the last thing the listener hears. Although much VGM is loop-based and doesn't feature an ending, the guys dive into a diverse assortment of killer tunes that do!
In this Bonus Episode, the guys share some highlights of their incredible weekend at MAGFest 2017! Featuring a fun, on-location conversation between the Bros and Stephen & Bryan Kelly, as well as an audio montage of some amazing performances and panels!
Featuring an Exclusive Interview! For the Season 10 Finale, the guys explore the career of acclaimed video game composer Rich Vreeland, known by his alias Disasterpeace. Known for beloved scores such as Fez, Hyper Light Drifter, The Floor is Jelly, and many more. Enjoy a spotlight on this very talented and unique composer!
As we ring in the New Year, once again Karl & Will look back on the very best music that was played on the podcast in 2016! Enjoy this incredible collection of the cream of the musical crop. Here's to another wonderful year of VGM!
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!
As Karl & Will take this week off, they present Marcato Radio: Holiday Edition! Enjoy this very wintery playlist of wonderful video game music. Ranging from snow themes to all-out christmas music, this playlist should help get you in the Holiday Spirit!
It's time once again to play nothing but outstanding video game remixes! This is an incredibly popular and active community of video game music that the guys like to check-in with every season or two. Most of these tracks are by amateur remixers, many featured on OCRemix.org. Enjoy some awesome tracks!
In this very energetic episode, the guys share some amazing music from Rhythm Games! Karl & Will get their groove on to series such as DDR, Beatmania, Parappa the Rapper and many more. Enjoy!
For the final week of Nintendo Month '16, the guys explore the career of classic Nintendo composer Soyo Oka! Her music is as iconic as any in the heyday of VGM, but she is not a household name. The bros do their part to change that. Enjoy some of the best Nintendo music ever composed!
For this bonus episode, the guys share the audio of their panel this past weekend on the inspirations of video game music. Recorded at Gamer's Rhapsody 3 in Minneapolis, MN.
For week 3 of Nintendo Month '16, the guys present one of their most epic episodes of all time: Super Mario Bros. Trilogy! Spotlighting on the first 3 NES soundtracks, the Bros. go in-depth to analyze why the music to these 3 games will live on forever.
For week two of Nintendo Month '16, the guys focus on the music of the DS! This handheld saw the release of many beloved games and soundtracks. The guys discuss how the DS in many ways helped to extend the lifespan of 16-bit style video game music. Enjoy!
For the first week of Nintendo Month '16, the guys focus on one of their all-time favorite game soundtracks: Shin Onigashima! You may not have heard of this FDS Adventure Game, but the music, composed by Koji Kondo, is absolutely delightful. Enjoy some masterfully composed 8-bit VGM!
Just in time for Halloween, the guys, joined by Capcom's Tim Turi, explore the musical world of Resident Evil! Enjoy this collection of eerie, spooky, and sometimes surprisingly beautiful video game music. Happy Halloween!
Featuring an Exclusive Interview! In this very special episode, the guys explore the music and career of composer and arranger Chad Seiter! Chad's most recent project was the wonderful score to ReCore. He has also worked on Lego Jurassic World, Star Trek and many more. Enjoy some great music and conversation!
In this episode, the guys present a collection of awesome Genesis and SNES music that you probably haven't heard! Who doesn't like discovering new music? Enjoy these "Lost Treasures."
This week, Karl & Will focus on the wonderfully fresh soundtrack to Kirby: Planet Robobot! The guys explain how Hirokazu Ando managed to create a new musical palette, while still staying true to the heart of the series. Enjoy!
In this very rocking episode, the guys focus on the first 3 entries in the Mega Man X series! These SNES scores perfectly encapsulate what was so special about 16-bit era video game music!
In this very exciting episode, the guys explore the wonderful musical "world" of World of Warcraft! This episode is extra fun, because they're joined by WOW experts Bryan and Stephen Kelly, of the Overclocked Podcast! Enjoy some beautiful music!
In this very special episode, the guys spotlight on one of the most beautiful SNES scores that you probably haven't heard of. Rudra no Hihou. The guys discuss why the score to this Square RPG (released 20 years ago) should be celebrated for many years to come.
This week, the guys focus on music to Puzzle Games! We're talking Tetris, Lemmings, Bust a Move and many more. Karl & Will discuss the unique aspects of this genre's music, as well as some that aren't so unique. Enjoy this quality collection of music!
It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! These are episodes with non-stop playlists of excellent video game music from every generation. How many tracks can you recognize? Enjoy!
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 a diverse assortment of great VGM!
The guys finally focus on the music to one of the funnest and longest-running video game series: Bomberman! Karl & Will discuss what makes the music of this series so special. Enjoy some classic tunes, as well as some you probably haven't heard before.
To coincide with the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, the guys focus once more on music from Sports Games! The first Sports episode was all the way back on Episode 52, so this second installment is long overdue! Enjoy some fantastic VGM!
Karl & Will each have new albums out this week! In this BONUS Episode, they share them in their entirety back to back. Enjoy some brand-spanking new music from the Marcato Bros!
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This week the guys explore the highly acclaimed PS2 soundtrack Okami! This is a long overdue spotlight on a very emotional, nuanced, and revered score! In addition, the guys announce the release of their albums Back in Orbit and Axiom that are both out today!
In this BONUS episode, the guys unveil an exciting project that Karl has been working on in secret for the past few months: Street Fighter II: Ultimate Edition! Completely remixed, re-arranged and remastered from the raw Arcade, SNES, and Genesis sound files, this is Street Fighter II but better than you've ever heard!
This week on the podcast, Karl & Will finally dedicate an episode to the wonderfully unique music of composer Naoki Kodaka. Known for his music for classic Sunsoft titles such as Batman and Blaster Master, Kodaka is truly one of the 8 and 16-bit legends. Enjoy!
In the Season 10 Premiere, Karl & Will take a very unique and objective look at formulas, techniques and patterns that pop up constantly in video game music. Enjoy this in-depth and thought-provoking episode!
Featuring an Exclusive Interview!In the Season 9 Finale, Karl, Will & Marty spotlight on the career of the legendary Manami Matsumae! The guys were fortunate to have an exclusive interview with the composer behind the music of Mega Man, U.N. Squadron, Mighty No. 9, and many more. Enjoy this insightful look at one of the biggest talents in video game music.
For the second-to-last episode of the season, Karl & Will explore the year 1988 in video game music! This was an enormously important year, which saw the release of some of the most classic 8-bit and Arcade soundtracks. Enjoy this trip back to the 80s!
It's time for another installment of Original Showcase! These episodes, done once a season, are when Karl & Will share their own original music they have composed for various projects and albums. Enjoy an eclectic mix of music by the Super Marcato Bros!
Sit back, relax, and enjoy another collection of killer Summer Jams! It's been a few years since the Bros last touched on this relaxing and fun topic, and boy is it good to be back! Stay cool with this chill playlist.
This week, Karl & Will do their second "Do-Over" episode! This time, it's on the topic from Episode 5- Arcade Games. The guys revisit some of the greatest arcade music ever composed. Enjoy!
In this episode, Karl & Will explore the music of RTS (Real Time Strategy) Games! The guys were surprised to find such an abundance of beautiful orchestral music in these games. And they discuss how the music services the genre of RTS. Enjoy this stellar collection of tracks!
It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! This time around, the playlist has a special theme- European Composers! Enjoy this non-stop collection of quality VGM!
In this very moving episode, the guys explore the gorgeous soundtrack to this year's Fire Emblem Fates! Seeped with emotion and sophistication, this is a soundtrack that shows just how far video game music has come. Enjoy!
In the most-requested follow up the podcast has seen, Karl & Will once again explore the very worst in video game music. These terrible tracks will make you laugh, wince, and question everything. WARNING: Bad music lies ahead... Enjoy?
The bros finally bring another installment of Show & Tell! As always, this is an eclectic mix of great video game music, both old and new. In the middle of the episode, Karl presents Will (and in a way the listeners) with another Name That Tune game. Enjoy this fun and memorable episode! 05/15/16
This is one of the funkiest episodes the podcast has ever seen. This week, the guys dive into the music of the recently released game Supreme League of Patriots. Composed by Jake Kaufman, this soundtrack is simply irresistible. Enjoy the grooves! 05/08/16
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! Enjoy an eclectic mix of great VGM both old & new! 05/01/16
In this episode, the guys feature video game music with vocals! This focus provides some great contrast to much of the music that is frequently played on the show. Enjoy some of the best vocal-centric VGM, from the likes of Bastion, Chrono Cross, Katamari Damacy and many more! 04/24/16
In this very relaxing episode, Karl & Will focus on water and underwater themed video game music. Enjoy some of the most effective and memorable tracks that evoke immersion through submersion. 04/17/16
In this long overdue episode, Karl & Will explore the one-of-a-kind soundtrack to last year's Undertale! Composed by Toby Fox, (the game's designer), this score was one of the most talked-about of 2015. The guys discuss what makes it so eclectic, emotional and entirely unique. 04/10/16
In this electrifying episode, Karl & Will explore the music of Mega Man 9 & 10! These games were love letters to the unforgettable 8-bit joy that was found in the original Mega Man games for the NES. Enjoy some killer VGM! 04/03/16
This week, the guys focus on Superhero games! Throughout the history of video games, there has been no shortage of superhero titles, and despite many of them being lousy, the music was frequently the redeeming aspect. Enjoy! 03/27/16
This week, the guys focus on music from Mobile Games! We're talking Angry Birds, Tiny Wings, Candy Crush and many more! This subgenre has grown dramatically in the past few years, and there is some amazing music to be found here. Enjoy! 03/20/16
In this long-awaited episode, Karl & Will explore the gorgeous soundtrack to Terranigma! The guys discuss what makes this one of the most refined and sophisticated SNES scores ever produced. Enjoy! 03/13/16
It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! As the guys take this week off, they present a non-stop collection of excellent video game music. This playlist has a mini focus on Spring. How many tracks can you recognize? 03/06/16
In this one-of-a-kind episode, the guys (joined by Stephen and Bryan Kelly) explore the music of Banjo Kazooie! Recorded live from MAGFest 2016, this episode has a spontaneous energy unlike any other! Also- Grant Kirkhope drops by for a great chat! Don't miss this unforgettable episode. 02/28/16
In this bonus episode, the guys first debrief and recap some of their highlights from MAGfest, and then present the audio of their panel on the History of Video Game Music! 02/25/16
This week on the podcast, Karl & Will explore the many instances of Jazz Fusion in video games! The guys discuss some of the distinct characteristics of this genre. This topic was suggested via Patreon by Carlos. Enjoy! 02/21/16
In this spontaneous Bonus Episode, Karl & Will shoot the breeze from their hotel room in Alexandria, VA, anticipating their weekend at MAGFest! 02/18/16
In this long-awaited episode, the guys dive deep into the incredible music of the Etrian Odyssey series! Composed by Yuzo Koshiro, this series combines the best of old and new to create something timeless and appealing. Enjoy! 02/14/16
This week, the guys explore the music of the Mario RPG games. Starting with the original Super Mario RPG for the SNES, and moving through both the Paper Mario as well as the Mario & Luigi series. Enjoy! 02/07/16
For the Season 9 Premiere, Karl & Will explore a very common and specific melodic technique that is used at great length in video games. Listen to this unique episode to discover what the guys have coined the "Five Finger Fanfare." 01/31/16
200 episodes!! For this incredible milestone, the guys reflect back on some of their favorite memories of the show, answer questions from listeners, and share a handful of classic tracks! Karl also challenges Will and Marty to a name that tune game. As well as some other fun surprises! You can watch the video or audio version below. 01/24/16
This week, the guys take a look at one of the most seminal years in video game music: 1994. This year saw the release of some of the biggest and most beloved soundtracks of all time! Enjoy this incredible collection of VGM. 01/17/16
As Season 8 nears it's end, once again the guys present another installment of Original Showcase! These are episodes consisting entirely of original music composed by the Super Marcato Bros. The guys even unveil a brand-new, never-before heard track from their most recent game project. Enjoy! 01/10/16
As we ring in the New Year, once again Karl & Will look back on the very best music that was played on the podcast in 2015! Enjoy this incredible collection of the cream of the musical crop. Here's to another wonderful year of VGM! 01/04/16
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. This ended up being one of the most solid Show & Tell playlists! Enjoy some excellent VGM! 12/27/15
This week, Karl & Will explore the music of video games developed by Quintet. Mostly known for popular SNES titles, such as Actraiser and Terranigma, this company had a great track record of wonderful music! Enjoy some beloved classics, as well as some tracks you may not have heard before. 12/20/15
In this very exciting episode, Karl & Will explore the work of composer Garry Schyman. You'll know Garry's music from games such as Bioshock, Bioshock Infinite, Destroy All Humans and more. Enjoy this in-depth conversation with one of the most talented symphonic game composers working today! 12/13/15
This week on the podcast, the guys explore the distinct musical world of Indie Games! We're talking games like Super Meat Boy, FTL, Hotline Miami and many more. Enjoy this focus of a sub-genre of video games that isn't often explored on the show! 12/06/15
For the last week of Nintendo Month '15, Karl & Will explore the delightful soundtrack to Yoshi's Woolly World for the Wii U! The guys discuss how Tomoya Tomita balances the cutesty spirit of Yoshi with a fresh and modern aesthetic. Enjoy! 11/29/15
For week four of Nintendo Month '15, Karl & Will dedicate an episode (at long last) to legendary Nintendo composer Kazumi Totaka! Known for his work on Animal Crossing, Yoshi's Story, Wii Sports and more, Totaka has an unmistakable style. Enjoy this playlist of his best music! 11/22/15
For the third week of Nintendo Month '15, the guys explore the powerful soundtrack to Twilight Princess! Karl, Will & Marty discuss how the composers struck an effective balance of old and new for the series, to create something that sticks with the listener years after playing the game. 11/15/15
In this exciting episode, the guys explore the wonderful soundtrack to Wind Waker! This game and score was a bit of a departure for the series, and the bros discuss how it balances swashbuckling elements with classic Zelda goodness. Marty also joins the fun! 11/08/15
For the first week of Nintendo Month '15, Karl & Will explore the music of the Mario Party series! Featuring music from 6 titles in the series, from the N64 to the Wii, this playlist is full of color and fun. The guys also discuss how this series' music differs from the mainline Mario series. Enjoy! 11/01/15
Following in the tradition of last year around Halloween, the guys once again focus on the wonderful music of the Castlevania series! This time around, it's the "Metroidvania" titles, starting with Symphony of the Night. Tim Turi of Game Informer once again joins in on the spooky fun! Happy Halloween! 10/25/15
It's time for another installment of Favorites with Friends! This time, the guys welcome their buddy Emily Reese, a fellow video game music podcaster who you'll know from her past show Top Score, and her new show, the Joon Media Podcast! Emily brings in a playlist of some of her favorite VGM to share and discuss. Enjoy! 10/18/15
This week, the guys share nothing but Imports! This is strictly music from games not released in North America. This is the first time this topic has been revisited since Episode 18! Enjoy some wonderful video game music from the Super Famicom, Mega Drive, FDS, N64 and more! 10/11/15
In this episode, Karl & Will bring in tracks from some of the most beloved entries on the show, but for whatever reason, have never had the chance to be played until now. Don't let the title of this episode fool you- this is one of the best playlists the guys have assembled in awhile! Enjoy! 10/04/15
This week, the guys conclude their 2-week Final Fantasy focus by exploring the 3 wonderful 16-bit scores to this series. This era sees Uematsu at arguably his creative peak. Enjoy this in-depth look at some of the most beloved SNES music ever composed. 09/27/15
In this Bonus Episode, the guys discuss some of the struggles of changing hosts and upgrading websites. They then go on to share some of the challenges of keeping the podcast running every week. Enjoy this rare look behind the scenes of the Super Marcato Bros. 09/23/15
This week, the guys focus on the wonderful music to the first three Final Fantasy games! These wonderful 8-bit scores find Uematsu at his most catchy and simple. Enjoy some legendary early video game music that laid the framework for an entire series! 09/20/15
This week, Karl & Will explore the music of the Ogre Battle series. Focusing on the first three entries, the guys discuss what makes these soundtracks stand out. The main focus of the episode is on Ogre Battle 64, truly one of the most beautiful and sophisticated scores on the system. 09/13/15
In this sixth installment of Marcato Radio, the non-stop playlist focuses on composer Yasuhisa Watanabe. Known by the alias "Yack", this unique composer has a distinct style of jazz fusion, mixed with some experimental elements. Yack was a member of Zuntata, Taito's in-house band. Enjoy his effective and unique take on video game music! 09/06/15
In the seventeenth installment of Show & Tell, the guys once again share an excellent assortment of video game music, both old and new. Karl discovers the music to a "bad" NES game, and Will unveils music from a couple highly-anticipated games! Enjoy some quality VGM! 08/30/15
In the first Do-Over installment, the guys take the same topic from Episode 14, and take another crack at it! Featuring mostly the same playlist, but recorded over three years later, Karl & Will discuss how their feelings of TG-16 music has changed. Enjoy some rocking 16-bit tunes! 08/23/15
In this Bonus Episode, the guys share some outstanding short video game music. Every track on this playlist is a loop or jingle that is less than 20 seconds. Enjoy this small scale assortment of great music! 08/20/15
In this episode, the guys focus on the wonderful music to 2014's Mario Kart 8! This soundtrack was an exciting and long-awaited return to form for the Mario Kart series. Karl & Will share and discuss 20 of the best tracks from the game, including some of the wonderful DLC music. Enjoy! 08/16/15
In this Bonus Episode, the guys discuss the current state of video game music. 08/13/15
In this exciting Season 8 Premiere, Karl & Will focus on one year in video game music history, and arguably the most seminal year there ever was: 1991. The guys discuss why this particular year really changed video game music forever. Enjoy the very best music of 1991, from the Genesis, NES, SNES, Game Boy and PC! 08/09/15
Featuring an Exclusive Interview!In the exciting Finale to Season 7, the guys focus on the wonderful music of composer Matt Furniss. Known for titles such as Puggsy, Wiz 'n' Liz, Alien 3 and Mickey Mania, Matt was one of the most prolific composers on the Sega Genesis. Enjoy an overview of some of his best work, as well as an exclusive interview, in which Matt discusses his background as well as his process for creating 16-bit video game music. 08/02/15
It's another Bonus Thursday Episode! This time, Karl & Will spotlight on one of their most beloved and nostalgic soundtracks: U.N. Squadron! This wonderful side-scrolling shoot em up was composed by a powerhouse of Mega Man composers, led by Manami Matsumae. Enjoy the best tracks from both the SNES and Arcade versions! 07/29/15
In this long-awaited episode, Karl, Will & Marty thoroughly breakdown and analyze 3 classic video game tracks. They discuss in detail, the elements of the track such as the chord analysis, melody, form, orchestration and more. As well as play passages on the piano. Breaking away from the traditional format of the show, this episode aims to teach you concepts of music theory, while diving into why exactly these tracks work so well! 07/26/15
In this very special Bonus Episode, Karl & Will share their background and origins relating to video games and music. Enjoy this stroll down Marcato Memory Lane! 07/23/15
This week, the guys focus on the music of film composers in video games. This playlist features many popular modern titles, and is almost exclusively orchestral. Enjoy the work of some of the biggest names in Hollywood, such as Michael Giacchino, Hans Zimmer, Howard Shore and more! 07/19/15
It's time for another installment of Original Showcase! These episodes, done once a season, are when Karl & Will share their own original music they have composed for various projects and albums. Enjoy an eclectic mix of video game music by the Super Marcato Bros! 07/12/15
In this very special episode, Karl & Will focus on some of the best music in video game history. It's a spotlight on Sonic 3 & Knuckles! The guys play almost every track from this legendary Genesis soundtrack, which was infamously worked on by Michael Jackson. Enjoy! 07/05/15
It's time for another installment of Listener Show & Tell! For the third time, the guys present a playlist comprised entirely of listener-submitted tracks! Submitted via email, facebook and twitter. Enjoy an incredibly impressive assortment of video game music chosen by the fans of the Super Marcato Bros. VGM Podcast! 06/28/15
It's time for more great Racing Music! For the third time on the podcast, Karl & Will explore racers from every era, many of which have never made an appearance before on the show. The music on this episode is surprisingly chilled out and laid back, although there's still some classic rocking stuff as well. Enjoy! 06/21/15
This week, the guys explore the diverse and slightly obscure world of MSX (and MSX2) music! These series of Japanese computer systems had a few different ways in which they produced music. Karl & Will discuss the differences in hardware as well as how the composers "wrote for the chip" to great effect. Enjoy some wonderful computer music! 06/14/15
For the 16th time on the podcast, Karl & Will each bring in 10 tracks from all eras of game music, and duke it out to decide the track of the week. Enjoy a diverse collection of great tunes, from Minesweeper to Splatoon! 06/07/15
In this episode, Karl shares a playlist of stellar Game Boy music, specifically from games you may not have heard before. There are truly some hidden gems in this episode. Enjoy some killer 8-bit goodness! 06/01/15
Liftoff! This week, the guys embark on an epic journey into the unknown. From Super Star Soldier to Mass Effect 3, enjoy some of the best music from video games that take place in space. Karl & Will discuss what techniques composers use to convey the vastness of space, and also the unsurprising influence from John Williams. Enjoy! 05/25/15
In this delightful episode, Karl & Will explore Disney Games! These are video games based on Disney characters, movies and TV shows. Featuring a heavy helping of 8 and 16-bit era tracks, as well as plenty of Kingdom Hearts love! The guys discuss the Disney musical tradition and how it fits so well with catchy video game music. 05/17/15
This week, the guys explore the Shin Megami Tensei series! This Atlus-developed umbrella of Role-Playing games features the Persona sub series as well. Enjoy some very unique and interesting music, much of which sounds very different from most that is normally played on the podcast! 05/10/15
It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some you've heard before, and many you have not. How many tracks can YOU recognize? Enjoy! 05/03/15
This week, the guys spotlight on the music to the F-Zero series! This episode is sure to get your blood pumping. From the jazzy pop-rock of the original, to the shredding speed metal of F-Zero X, to the banging Electronica of F-Zero GX, this playlist has something for everyone. Enjoy the music to this legendary Nintendo series! 04/26/15
Katsuhiro Hayashi, also known as "Funky KH" was one of Sega's earliest and most important composers. He did some of the best arcade work in the mid to late '80s, and then went on to freelance for other companies. He has a very unique, rhythmically centered compositional style, and is one of Karl's favorite game composers. Enjoy! 04/19/15
It's time once again to play nothing but outstanding video game remixes! This is an incredibly popular and active community of video game music that the guys like to check-in with every season or two. Some of these tracks are from games, but most of them are by amateur remixers, many featured on OCRemix.org. Enjoy some awesome tracks! 04/12/15
In the third installment of 'Favorites with Friends', the guys welcome Matthew Tucciarone on the podcast! Matthew is known as 'Major Third' on Youtube, and makes awesome videos about game music. In this episode, the guys go through Matthew's very favorite game music from every era of his life. Enjoy this personal look at the lasting impact that great video game music can have. 04/05/15
It's finally time to dedicate an episode to Gravity Rush! Karl & Will were blown away by this stellar Vita soundtrack by the wonderful Kohei Tanaka. Enjoy an in-depth look and discussion of why this score is so sophisticated, unique and beautiful. 03/29/15
It's time once again for another installment of Show & Tell! The guys each bring in 10 killer video game tracks to share. Enjoy this diverse and solid playlist! 03/22/15
This week on the podcast: The guys finally focus on the fantastic 2014 soundtrack to Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze! Karl & Will share 22 of the best tracks from Dave Wise's glorious return to the series. And they discuss how the music balances both carrying the torch of the original SNES games, while also feeling new and fresh. Enjoy! 03/15/15
In this very special episode, the guys focus on the incredible music of the Elder Scrolls series! This is some of the most epic, emotional, and sophisticated music in all of video games. Karl & Will go chronologically through the series, with a heavy focus on Jeremy Soule's work on Morrowind, Oblivion and Skyrim. Enjoy this in-depth look at the music of this remarkable series! 03/08/15
In this episode, Karl & Will play music from video games based on films! With such a large pool of games to draw from, this playlist is sure to keep you entertained all the way through. The heavy majority is old-school tracks for the NES, Gameboy, SNES and Genesis. But there are a few modern games sprinkled in for variety. Also, Will plays a film composer trivia game with Karl. Enjoy Marcato Bros. at the Movies! 03/01/15
In this long overdue episode, the guys finally focus on the music of the Sega Saturn! Having not grown up with this system, the guys discuss strictly the music, and how it is different from the generation preceding, as well as the modern age. Enjoy this trip back to the 90's, for a killer playlist of the best music this tragic console produced. 02/22/15
In the exciting Season 7 Premiere, Karl & Will explore the differences and similarities between the old & new school of video game composing. From sound chips to symphony orchestras, the guys look at how the role as well as the effect of game music has changed over the years. Enjoy this unique look at how far video game music has come. 02/15/15
Featuring an Exclusive Interview!We've made it to 150 episodes! To celebrate this milestone, Karl & Will, in typical Season Finale fashion, focus on the career of an acclaimed video game composer, and also sit down for an exclusive interview! This time, it's the legendary Chris Huelsbeck! You'll know his work from series such as Turrican and The Great Giana Sisters. Enjoy this insightful and exclusive look into one of the true pioneers of early Computer music. Also, the guys reflect on the first 150 episodes of the podcast. A big thank you to all the listeners over the past three years. This show wouldn't be what it is without you! 02/08/15
In this episode, the guys focus on the outstanding and surprisingly Marioesque soundtrack to Sonic Lost World! This 2013 Wii U soundtrack simply blew Karl & Will away. Especially considering their not-so high opinions of recent Sonic music. The guys discuss how the composers approached the series in a never-before-heard way. Enjoy a super dense playlist of killer video game music, from one of the most lively and catchy soundtracks in recent years! 02/01/15
In this very exciting episode, the guys focus on the music to Final Levels! This is typically the last piece of music you hear in the game before facing the final boss. The guys discuss what makes Final Level music different from Final Boss music. Enjoy a solid playlist, featuring mostly old-school tracks, with a few killer modern tracks as well. 01/25/15
For the sixth time on the podcast, Karl & Will (& Marty) share their original video game music! This is a very exciting episode, as the guys unveil a track from their current side-scroller game, as well as two tracks from their upcoming Mario World double album, Hello World! Also, each of the guys share one non-video game track to show a different side to their music. Enjoy this diverse selection of original music by the Bros! 01/18/15
This week on the podcast, the guys explore the world of Simulation games! We're talking SimCity, Roller Coaster Tycoon, Ace Combat, and many many more. The music for simulations ends up being consistently soft and relaxed across the board. Be warned, if you're feeling tired, this playlist may make you fall asleep. Enjoy the relaxing music of Simulations! 01/11/15
To celebrate the New Year, as they do every year, Karl & Will look back on the best music they've shared on the podcast in 2014. This is the cream of the crop! If you're a new listener, this episode serves as a crash course in the past year of the Super Marcato Bros. VGM Podcast. Enjoy this 20 track playlist of amazing video game music. Here's to 2015! 01/04/15
In this week's episode, the guys focus on one of the best Nintendo Wii soundtracks ever to be released: Kirby's Return to Dream Land! Karl & Will discuss what makes this soundtrack stand out and shine from what we've heard so far in the Kirby series, but also how it incorporates the traditions of the 8 and 16-bit generations. Enjoy some catchy, bouncy and fun music perfect for the holiday season! Happy New Year from SMB! 12/28/14
It's time once again for another installment of Show & Tell! The guys share some exciting new discoveries, as well as some great overlooked tracks from previously covered games. Also, Marty stops by for another installment of "Marty's Corner!" Enjoy this diverse playlist of killer tunes. Happy Holidays! 12/21/14
In this long awaited episode, Karl & Will spotlight one of the best Capcom soundtracks for the SNES: Breath of Fire! The guys share 22 tracks from this incredible score, and discuss how it is able to hold up after all these years. Enjoy another fine SNES Marcato Bros. spotlight episode! 12/14/14
In this episode, Karl & Will explore the music of the third and fourth entries in the beloved Monkey Island series: The Curse of Monkey Island and Escape from Monkey Island! The guys really go in-depth into what is so signature about the compositional style of this series. And also, what the real performances of these two soundtracks add to the emotional impact of the games. Oh, and if you like reggae, you'll love this episode. Enjoy! 12/07/14
It's finally time for a second installment of "Favorites with Friends!" This is a series where the guys bring in a friend of the show, or in this case, two friends, to talk about their favorite video game music. These episodes are a blast, because the conversation is more personal, touching on personal experiences, memories and nostalgia. This time around, the guys welcome their buddies Bryan and Stephen Kelly of Whalesarewhales.com and Train Station at 8! Enjoy! 12/01/14
In this legendary episode, the guys close out Nintendo Month '14 in style, by dedicating an entire episode to the career of Hirokazu "Hip" Tanaka! From his early days on NES launch games, to pushing the boundaries of 8-bit music, to his innovations on the Game Boy, and continuing his ingenuity on the SNES; this man has left a giant mark on the world of video games, music and culture. Long live Nintendo! 11/23/14
For the third week of Nintendo Month '14, Karl & Will focus on some of the most iconic music in the history of video games. It's Super Mario World 1 & 2! The guys dive deep into what makes these two SNES Koji Kondo scores so pivotal. Enjoy one of the absolute best playlists in the show's history, and also the longest episode so far! Happy Nintendo Month! 11/16/14
For the second week of Nintendo Month '14, the guys finally dedicate an entire episode to the wonderful music of the Star Fox series. Truly one of Nintendo's landmark musical accomplishments, this series embodies everything great about Nintendo. Karl & Will start with the original SNES game, and move forward in time, to cover all the games in the series. Enjoy! 11/09/14
For the first week of Nintendo Month '14, Karl & Will explore the wonderful music of the Game Boy Advance! One of the most nostalgic focuses in the show's history, the guys discuss what makes this music that is so near and dear to their hearts, stand up even today. As you would expect, a hefty number of the tracks are from Nintendo published games, but enjoy some non-Nintendo gems as well. Happy Nintendo Month! 11/02/14
This week, the guys conclude their two-week focus on 8-bit Castlevania music, just in time for Halloween! Karl, Will & Tim dive into the super cool and lesser-heard VRC6 Famicom version of Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse! The guys also play a few tracks from Belmont's Revenge. Enjoy, and have a spooky and safe Halloween! 10/26/14
This week on the podcast: It's Part 1 of our 2 week-long Halloween themed spotlight on 8-bit Castlevania music! For these spooky episodes, Senior Associate Editor at Game Informer, and good friend of the show Tim Turi joins the guys to discuss why this music is among the best and most influential in all of video games. For Part 1, the guys explore the soundtracks to the first two NES titles in the series, as well as the first Game Boy entry. Happy Halloween! 10/19/14
It's time for another Show & Tell episode! For the thirteenth time, the guys bring in tracks from all different generations to share with each other. Will shares some music from Destiny, and a great recent Sonic soundtrack, and Karl surprises Will with some outstanding music from one of Will's favorite composers, but from an obscure FDS soundtrack. And much more! 10/12/14
It's finally time for a composer spotlight on the legendary and prolific Motoi Sakuraba! The guys go chronologically through his discography, from his early days on the Genesis at Wolf Team, to his recent critically acclaimed work for series such as Dark Souls. Enjoy this in-depth exploration of one of game music's biggest talents. 10/05/14
This week, the guys take a look at some of the most successful collaborations in all of video game music! The idea of collaboration is obviously something that is very near and dear to Karl & Will's heart, so this episode is a special one. The guys discuss not just the tracks themselves, but the larger context of the game, and how the composers worked together to achieve something great. Also, another installment of Marty's Corner! 09/28/14
This week, the guys explore the vast world of Modern Chiptunes! This is music by artists and bands which, while not featured in video games, use a video game sound chip. This is an extremely popular and active sub-genre of video game music, which people dedicate entire podcast shows to. The guys discuss what makes this music different from retro game music. Enjoy! 09/21/14
It's time for the fourth installment of Marcato Radio! As Karl & Will take the week off, enjoy a fine hand-picked collection of non-stop video game music from all generations! See how many tracks you can recognize! 09/15/14
This week on the podcast: Chrono Cross/Xenogears! it's a dual spotlight on two PS1 JRPGs composed by the wonderful Yasunori Mitsuda. The guys are joined this week by Sean Schönherr, an active listener of the show, and more importantly an expert on Chrono Cross. Sean brings some welcome insight and context to the music's use in the game. Enjoy this exploration of these two stellar Mistuda scores! 09/07/14
Time to face the inevitable: It's the spotlight episode on Shovel Knight! The guys dive deep into the best soundtrack so far of 2014, and honestly one of the most exciting in recent memory. Karl & Will discuss what makes Jake Kaufman's VRC6 chiptune score so darn remarkable, and truly his greatest work yet. Enjoy the spotlight on this modern classic! 08/31/14
In the exciting Season 6 Premiere, Karl and Will explore Humor in Games! More specifically, they discuss the many different ways in which composers can score funny games, to further elevate moments of comedy. Enjoy this diverse and in-depth look at not only the music to humorous games, but its relationship to the games themselves. Also, Marty stops by for another Marty's Corner! Warning: This episode may cause laughter in your cubicle). 08/24/14
Featuring an Exclusive Interview!In this very exciting Finale to Season 5, the guys have their first ever repeat guest! It's time for a spotlight on legendary and prolific video game music composer Peter McConnell! Peter returns to the show to talk about his career, focusing this time on his solo work (post-Lucasarts). And specifically, his score to the recent Double Fine game "Broken Age." Enjoy this insightful look into Peter's incredibly unique and recognizable style. 08/17/14
For the third time on the podcast, Karl & Will explore outstanding Credits music from video games! This time around, the guys look at only 8 and 16-bit Credits music. Enjoy this stellar playlist of retro VGM, some classics and some lesser-known gems! 08/10/14
It's that time of the season! For the fifth time on the podcast, the guys present a playlist of original music composed by all three of the Marcato Bros. (Karl, Will & Marty). This time around, Marty joins the guys to discuss the music-making process, as well as perform a song from FireFlower live on the podcast! A first! Also, this episode is extra exciting, as Will shares a couple tracks from his forthcoming Metroid Album, and Karl unveils music from his forthcoming Kirby Album! Enjoy some original hand-crafted Marcato VGM! 08/03/14
In this very special episode, Karl & Will take an in-depth look at the groundbreaking SNES soundtrack to "The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past!" The guys discuss what techniques Koji Kondo utilized to make this such an important step for the Zelda series, and for video game music as a whole. 07/27/14
It's that time again...Show & Tell! For the twelve time on the podcast, Karl & Will bring in 11 tracks each to share with the other, and the world! Karl shares music from one of the best new retro soundtracks in a long time, and Will shares music he's been searching years for, from a nostalgic game from his childhood. Plus much, much more stellar VGM! 07/20/14
This week, Karl & Will share music from Adventure Games! This is primarily a focus on classic PC point-and-click adventure games from the likes of Lucasarts and Sierra, but the guys also share music from other kinds of adventure games too. This playlist turned out to be one of the more diverse in quite awhile on the podcast. Enjoy! 07/13/14
In this episode, the guys spotlight on the legendary soundtrack to Mega Man 2! Truly one of the greatest video game scores ever created, Karl & Will go in-depth to explore what makes Takashi Tateishi's music so darn captivating, and why it left such an impact on the series, and video game music in general. Also, Marty dissects the Password theme in another Marty's Corner! So sit back and enjoy every single track from this NES classic! 07/06/14
Featuring an Exclusive Interview!In this very exciting episode, the guys explore the music of Darren Korb, through his wonderful scores to Supergiant's Bastion and Transistor. The guys also sit down and talk with Darren about his very unique and refreshing approach to making music for games. Enjoy this in-depth look at two of the most critically-acclaimed and well-loved soundtracks in recent years, and a glimpse into the creative mind behind them. 06/29/14
This week, Karl and Will explore the music of First Person Shooters! From Quake 2 to Modern Warfare 2, enjoy a diverse selection of well-loved tracks (as well as a few lesser-known ones) from one of the most popular genres of video game music. RELOAD! 06/22/14
This week, the guys explore the overwhelmingly dense world of the Demoscene! This is all music made for demos on the Commodore 64, Amiga and Atari ST. Primarily the work of young amateur musicians, this scene became popular in the early 90s, and is still active to this day! Enjoy this in-depth look at a unique subculture of video game music. 06/15/14
This episode is the inaugural episode of "Favorites with Friends", a new series on the podcast! In these episodes, a friend of the show comes on and shares a playlist of their personal favorite video game music! In the first installment, we have Tim Turi- a senior associate editor at Game Informer, and an avid fan of VGM. Enjoy this more conversational, personal look at game music! 06/08/14
For the second time on the podcast, the guys enter the enormous musical world of Final Fantasy! Enjoy another focus on the music of the one and only Nobuo Uematsu. As well as a few other composers later in the series. Featuring tracks from 1987 all the way to 2013. Enjoy! 06/01/14
On this long overdue episode, the guys finally take an in-depth look at classic 8-bit Sega music. It's the Master System & Game Gear! Enjoy a solid playlist of some of the very best SMS & GG tracks ever composed. The guys even share some tracks featuring the expanded FM chip available on Japanese versions of the Master System. Enjoy! 05/26/14
For the eleventh time on the podcast, Karl & Will bring in 11 tracks each that the other hasn't heard. It's Show & Tell time! This time around, Will's tracks are mostly modern stuff, while Karl's are mostly old-school stuff. Also, Marty stops by for another installment of "Marty's Corner!" Enjoy some killer tunes! 05/18/14
This week, the guys shine a light on the music of female video game composers! The 8 and 16-bit generation was arguably dominated by female composers, so this episode is an excuse to play some of the most classic game music ever. Enjoy this super solid playlist of tracks composed by these super talented ladies. 05/11/14
This week, the guys take an in-depth look at the two wonderul recent Ubisoft soundtracks to Rayman Origins and Rayman Legends! The guys talk about what makes Christophe Heral and Billy Martin's work on these two scores so unique and exciting. Enjoy a look at some of the most imaginative game music in years! 05/04/14
Another year has passed, so it's time for another Listener Show & Tell episode!! These episodes are a way of saying thank you to you, the listener! Karl & Will play a super stellar selection of some of the numerous tracks the fans of the show have suggested this past year. Enjoy this diverse mix of high-qulaity VGM! 04/27/14
This week, the guys focus on the incredibly influential and signature sound of Falcom Sound Team JDK! By far one of the most consistent sound teams that established a tradition, and kept following it year after year. Enjoy a large focus on the PC-88, a Japanese computer system where Falcom made a name for themselves with series such as Ys and Dragon Slayer! 04/20/14
In this very exciting episode, Karl & Will showcase on one of the best soundtracks of 2013: Super Mario 3D World! The guys take an in-depth look at what makes this soundtrack so stellar. Also, this episode is exciting because the guys unveil a brand-new monthly segment on the podcast: Marty's Corner! 04/13/14
While the guys take this week off, enjoy a special installment of Marcato Radio. In this episode, two recent albums will be played in their entirety! Mega Buster and Soaring Through the Stars. Enjoy the tunes! 04/06/14
April Fool's! In this episode, the guys play some stellar music from unlikely sources. Enjoy a collection of great video game music from all generations from games that were not great. In some cases, quite terrible! 03/31/14
In this long-awaited episode, Karl & Will dive deep into one of the most impressive and sophisticated soundtracks in recent memory: Fire Emblem Awakening! The guys explore all the facets that make the score to this 3DS RPG so special. Enjoy 19 tracks of some of the very best modern video game music out there! 03/23/14
In the tenth installment of "Show & Tell", the guys share possibly their best playlists yet. Both Karl and Will feature a track each from brand-new games composed by David Wise, and also both feature a track with vocals. Enjoy this non-stop assault of stellar VGM from all different generations! 03/16/14
In this gut-punching episode, the guys take an in-depth look at Capcom's long running fighting series: Street Fighter! With a special focus on Street Fighter II, and the music of Yoko Shimomura. As well as a diverse selection from numerous other entries in this legendary series. Enjoy! 03/09/14
In the Season 5 premiere, Karl and Will take a look at the two main cultures in gaming and game music: The East (Japan) and the West (U.S. and Europe). The guys take a chronological look through the history of game music, using quintessential examples of the two respective cultures. In doing so, they discuss the differences, similarities, as well as challenging stereotypes. Enjoy! 03/02/14
It's the 100th Episode of the Super Marcato Bros. VGM Podcast! In this special VIDEO episode retrospective, the guys reflect back on the first 100 episodes of the show, play some of their favorite tracks, and share some fun surprises. Thanks to all of the fans for all the amazing support each and every week! 02/23/14
This week, the guys focus on Orchestral Video Game Music! Specifically, some of the very best orchestral music ever to be featured in video games. Featuring a very epic and diverse playlist, from games released in 1995 all the way to 2013. Enjoy this look at the more sophisticated side of video game music. 02/16/14
As the fourth season draws to a close, it's time once again to share original video game music composed by the Super Marcato Bros! The guys share a wide variety of tracks from previous albums and upcoming games. And near the end, they unveil a very exciting brand new album, and even share two tracks from it! Enjoy this heaping helping of Marcato Bros VGM! 02/09/14
In this exciting episode, the guys take an in-depth look at the music of the wonderful Sega RPG series, Shining Force! This episode serves as an unofficial spotlight on the music of Motoaki Takenouchi, one of Karl and Will's favorite Genesis composers. They discuss what makes his music so darn unique for this era. Enjoy this comprehensive focus on the stellar music of this series! 02/02/14
For the second part of the 5th Generation versus, the guys play nothing but the best music that was created for the N64. Truly, a console in which some of the greatest game soundtracks were made for. They also discuss some of the reasons why the music and melodies of this console were inherently more catchy and memorable than that of the PS1. Featuring an incredibly impressive playlist of tracks, enjoy this in-depth look at N64 music! 01/26/14
In the first of this two-part series comparing both of the main rival 5th generation consoles, the guys focus on the best music to be found on the Playstation! All the classics you'd expect are present, as well as some lesser-known stuff. Enjoy a great playlist of the best PS1 music anywhere! 01/19/14
On this very long-awaited episode, Karl & Will shine a spotlight on one of the best SNES soundtracks ever: Chrono Trigger! The guys play and discuss 22 tracks from this massively popular title. Enjoy this in-depth focus on the music of Yasunori Mitsuda! 01/12/14
In this very special episode, the guys take a trip down memory lane to play the best music shared this past year on the podcast! This episode was recorded from MAGFest 12, and features special guest Marty! Note: This episode was recorded on the road, so please excuse any audio artifacts. Enjoy the cream of the cream of the crop! 01/05/14
Just in time for New Year's Eve, the guys share some of the best Dance Music to be heard in video games! From the NES to the PS3, enjoy a diverse collection of head-bobbing tracks to get down to! Happy New Year from the Super Marcato Bros!! 12/30/13
It's time for another installment of Show & Tell! For the ninth time, Karl & Will once again each bring in a multitude of various video game tracks from all different generations. And as is the tradition, they battle it out rock paper scissors style, to determine a track of the week! Enjoy another stellar collection of great VGM. 12/22/13
Featuring an Exclusive Interview! In this very exciting and highly anticipated episode, the guys focus on the music and career of legendary video game composer David Wise! Featuring an exclusive, in-depth interview with the man himself! With a long-running career, spanning from NES games such as "Wizards and Warriors", to his work on the "Donkey Kong Country" series on the SNES, all the way to the hotly anticipated "Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze", which comes out for the Wii U on February 21st! Enjoy this "rare" look at one of the most legendary western game composers of all time. 12/15/13
The time has come for another installment of 'Reeeemix!' Once again, Karl & Will play nothing but video game remixes! Focusing mainly on amateur artists, from the likes of OC ReMix, Newgrounds and Youtube. Enjoy this killer lineup of remixes that will surely get your blood pumping. 12/08/13
In this very special episode, the guys take an in-depth look at the wonderfully consistent music to one of the most legendary series of RPGs: Dragon Quest! Known as Dragon Warrior in North America, this series featured some of the earliest video game music to be performed in concerts in Japan. This episode serves as a focus of legendary game composer Koichi Sugiyama- truly one of the greats. Enjoy this stellar collection of classical video game music! 12/01/13
For the last week of Nintendo Month 2013, the guys focus on the music of one of Nintendo's biggest and well-loved series: Donkey Kong! This episode features a heavy focus on the Super NES 'Donkey Kong Country' soundtracks, (some of Karl & Will's all time favorites) but also some great music from later games in the series, such as DK 64, DK Jungle Beat, and more! Enjoy this stellar playlist of chest-pounding tunes! 11/24/13
For the third week of Nintendo Month, Karl & Will present a spotlight on the music of one of the most legendary video games of all time: Super Mario 64! Featuring almost every single track from the game, the guys dive deep into what makes this one of their favorites, and one of Koji Kondo's very best entries in this legendary series. This episode is sure to be a stroll down memory lane for almost any fan of video game music. Enjoy! 11/17/13
For the second week of Nintendo Month '13, Karl and Will spotlight on an amazing recent 3DS soundtrack: Kid Icarus Uprising. For the second time on the podcast, the guys share a full episode's worth of tracks from one game only. They discuss how the composers carried the torch of Hiro "Hip" Tanaka's original NES music. Enjoy this in-depth look at one of the most impressive Nintendo soundtracks in a long while. 11/10/13
The time has come-- it's the second annual Nintendo Month! For the first week, the guys take a look at one of Nintendo's biggest series of RPGs: Fire Emblem. Enjoy some of the very best music from almost every title in this unique and legendary series. Happy Nintendo Month everyone! 11/13/13
Just in time for Halloween, the guys share some of the best Final Boss themes in video games! From the NES to the PS3, enjoy a diverse collection of tracks that really showcase the epic, climactic and sometimes frightening elements that make Final Boss themes so unique. Happy Halloween from the Super Marcato Bros! 10/27/13
It's time for another Show & Tell episode! In this eighth installment, Karl & Will share a cornucopia of stellar video game music from all different generations, that the other has not yet heard. Enjoy! 10/20/13
In this episode, Karl & Will explore some of very best sky-themed music in video games. Sit back, close your eyes, and enjoy a diverse collection of outstanding tracks. The guys also discuss some of the unique and signature compositional techniques composers use to evoke the feeling of the sky. Enjoy! 10/13/13
This week, the guys focus on the best music from Sunsoft games! All the classics you would expect, as well as some little-known obscure gems. This episode is also an unofficial spotlight on Naoki Kodaka. Enjoy some of the best and most signature video game music ever made! 10/06/13
The time has come for another installment of Marcato Radio! Featuring a non-stop collection of outstanding tracks from all different generations. Enjoy the tunes! 09/29/13
This week, the guys focus on RPGs! Truly the deepest subgenre of video game music. A wide variety of tracks from some of the best series out there- from the NES to the PS2. The guys also discuss what makes RPG music different from other genres. Enjoy a staggering collection of some outstanding video game music! 09/22/13
In this exciting episode, the guys share some of the best music from Konami games! Truly one of the most legendary and consistent companies in all of video games. The guys also discuss the significance of a sound team on a project. Sit back and enjoy some classics, as well as some more obscure treasures. 09/15/13
On the Season 4 Premiere, Karl & Will explore the significance of the human element in video game music. Starting back from the days of the NES, through the dawn of CD quality audio, all the way to the modern day. The guys also share a concept called "The Uncanny Valley" and talk about how it relates to video game music. Enjoy a very insightful discussion on the ways in which game composers have captured human expression throughout the years! 09/08/13
Featuring an Exclusive Interview!In an exciting and fitting conclusion to Season 3, Karl & Will explore the career of one of the biggest names in the video game industry: Tommy Tallarico. He has worked on over 300 video games, as well as creating and hosting "Video Games Live," the biggest touring symphonic video game concert series in the world. The guys share a brief selection of his work, and then sit down and have an insightful and entertaining talk with Tommy about his legendary career, as well as video game music as a whole. This is an episode you will not want to miss! 09/02/13
In this exciting episode, for the second time, the guys play nothing but outstanding Credits music from all generations of video games. They discuss what separates credits music from all other pieces in a game's soundtrack. This is really one of the strongest sub-genres of video game music. Featuring special guest Marty Brueggemann! 08/26/13
As the third season nears the end, the guys present another installment of "Original Showcase!" These are episodes which feature only original video game music composed by Karl and Will themselves. The guys share their music from an upcoming space shooter, and a track from their first released game, "RGB+jump" as well as an abundant selection of tracks from their various albums. Enjoy! 08/19/13
In this episode, the guys spotlight on one of their favorite video game composers: Naoshi Mizuta! Starting his career at Capcom, and then moving over to Square Enix, Mizuta has composed an impressive number of high-quality soundtracks. They discuss the elements that make him such a unique composer. This episode also serves as a Final Fantasy volume 2! 08/11/13
In this very exciting episode, Karl & Will spotlight on one of the coolest chapters in game music history: The music of the Follin Brothers! Featuring an extensive playlist, ranging from the Commodore 64, all of the classic Tim & Geoff soundtracks, and ending with the final game Tim worked on as a game composer. The guys discuss what made the Follins and their music so unique. This is some of the most inventive and exciting music the podcast has ever seen! 08/04/13
This week, the guys focus on a series that has some of the most consistently fun and unique music out there: Ganbare Goemon! Featuring a solid playlist from the Famicom to the DS, this episode is sure to put you in a good mood. Karl & Will also discuss the Japanese folklore the series is "loosely" based on. Enjoy! 07/29/13
In this second installment, the guys play nothing but Arcade music! We're talking the music directly from the arcade cabinets themselves. No SNES, no Genesis, strictly original arcade music. Going deeper than the first installment, there's some truly stellar music here, some of which you may not have heard. And if you haven't, be sure to check out the first installment! 07/21/13
In the seventh installment of Show & Tell, the guys bring in some of their favorite video game music from all generations. Karl & Will have a fierce rock, paper, scissors battle to decide the true track of the week. Enjoy! 07/14/13
This week, the guys play some of the best Sand & Desert themes to be heard in video games. From the MSX to the PS3, enjoy a diverse collection of music from this very specific facet of game music. Karl & Will also discuss the techniques used to evoke the feeling of a desert, and compare it to that of Fire & Lava. Enjoy! 07/07/13
In this scorching episode, the guys play nothing but Fire & Lava themes. They talk about the techniques composers can use to evoke the feeling of heat, but more importantly fear. The playlist consists of tracks from all generations. Enjoy, but proceed with caution! 06/30/13
In this very special episode, as a thank you to all of the listeners of the podcast, this playlist consists entirely of listener-submitted tracks! These picks were taken from the blog, facebook, twitter and emails. Thanks again everyone for all your support! 06/23/13
In Round 2 of the exciting 16-Bit Showdown, Karl & Will focus on the music of the Sega Genesis. Featuring an incredible playlist that shows the best of what the Genesis was capable of. The guys discuss the soundchip and technical specs of the machine, and how composers utilized them. And at the end, they share who won the showdown! 06/16/13
In this very exciting episode, for Round One of the 16-Bit Showdown, the guys play the absolute best of the SNES. They also discuss the system's soundchip and give a rare glimpse into the sound of the individual sample channels. Let the battle begin! 06/09/13
Karl & Will had to take this week off, but still wanted to give you your weekly video game music fix. So please enjoy this non-stop collection of high quality video game tracks! The guys will be back next week! 06/02/13
In this episode, the guys share strictly unused video game music. This is music that was composed for video games, but not included in the final release. The guys also play tracks from a game that was cancelled. Enjoy some fantastic hidden gems! 05/26/13
In this very special episode, Karl & Will play some of the shortest but most classic video game tracks of all time. Every one of the 38 tracks in this playlist is a song or loop that is under 20 seconds in length. One of the most unique things about game music, is how much is conveyed in such a short period of time. Enjoy this unique look at what makes game music stand apart from other art forms. 05/19/13
In the sixth installment of Show & Tell, the guys play tracks ranging from incredibly obscure to incredibly classic. Also, this turned out to be Karl's most "feel-good" Show & Tell yet! Enjoy! 05/12/13
In this episode, Karl & Will explore some of the best authentic jazz music in video games, from all different generations. The guys discuss some of the fundamentals of jazz itself, and why it's effective music for video games. 05/05/13
In this episode, the guys play nothing but Multiplayer Music! We're talking Battle Mode Themes, Vs. Mode Themes-- anything that is played during competitive or co-operative gameplay. Karl & Will explain how the competitive nature of the game can in many ways inform the composition. Enjoy an impressively engaging assortment of great multiplayer music! 04/28/13
In this exciting episode, Karl & Will explore the rich musical tradition of one of gaming's most legendary and prolific companies: Capcom! Enjoy a varied smattering of outstanding video game music, spanning multiple generations. 04/21/13
The guys focus on one of the most beloved soundtracks of all time: Ocarina of Time! Enjoy this in-depth exploration of one of the crown jewels of video game music. 04/07/13
In this episode, Karl & Will play nothing but terrible video game music. An interesting and surprisingly entertaining lesson on what not to do. 03/31/13
This week, the guys once again explore the world of Racing Games! For this second volume, Karl & Will share a few classics, but also showcase some fairly obscure titles. Enjoy some "deep cuts" of Racing Game music. This playlist would be perfectly suited for a work out! 03/24/13
The guys find some hidden gems, as they explore the music of Sports Games. As it turns out, SNES is king in this episode. Also, Karl shares what happens to be his most nostalgic video game track of all time. Enjoy some fantastic, but lesser appreciated video game music. 03/17/13
In an exciting start to Season 3, the guys explore the technical and compositional evolution of NES music. Featuring a diverse playlist of tracks, starting chronologically from the earliest launch games to some of the final titles released on the legendary system. This episode gives a unique look into how much musical ground was covered throughout the NES's lifespan. 03/10/13
Featuring an Interview with Peter McConnellIn an exciting and fitting conclusion to Season 2, Karl & Will explore the music of the classic Lucasarts Adventure Games composed by Michael Land, Peter McConnell and Clint Bajakian. The guys get the opportunity to sit down and talk with Peter McConnell about iMuse, and the stories behind those classic soundtracks. Enjoy this in-depth exploration of one of the most unique and important eras of game music history. 03/03/13
In this very special episode, the guys, joined by Marty, take a trip through time throughout music history, to explore the inspirations and influences of video game music. From as far back as the medieval period in the 1200s, all the way to rock bands of the 1980s. Enjoy this diverse look at where the musical styles of video games came from! 02/25/13
In this very special episode, the guys share all original video game music. These are tracks composed by Karl, Will and even one by Marty. These tracks span multiple genres, generations, and styles. Some are even modeled after classic soundtracks in game history. Near the end, the guys share a few tracks from their upcoming project entitled, "Of Cosmic Proportions", an album inspired by the music of the Super Mario Galaxy games. Enjoy! 02/17/13
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Karl & Will explore romantic and love themes in the world of video games. The guys discuss what makes a piece of music romantic, and the different ways in which composers can evoke the feeling of romance. As usual, this episode features a diverse mix of great music from all different generations. 02/10/13
This week, the guys "suck up" the energetic music of the Kirby series! One of Nintendo's most unique and consistent franchises, especially musically. From Kirby's Dream Land on the Game Boy, all the way to Kirby's Return to Drealand on the Wii, enjoy this diverse selection of outstanding Kirby music! 02/03/13
In the fifth installment of Show & Tell, the guys once again play a nice eclectic mix of high-quality video game music from all different generations. Enjoy! 01/27/13
In this long-awaited episode, the guys explore the music of the Pokémon series. Featuring a diverse playlist of tracks, spanning multiple generations. The guys are joined by Pokemon expert Steven Reich. Steven runs Poké Press and P.I.R.N., a Pokémon blog and internet radio station. 01/20/13
This week, the guys take an in-depth look at the music of Yoko Shimomura, one of the most legendary composers to have ever graced the world of video games. Featuring a diverse playlist of tracks, spanning over 22 years of Yoko! 01/13/13
The guys look back on the first year of the podcast, and play only the very best tracks featured on the show in its first year. The guys also share a short clip show of some of the show's memorable moments, as well as a musical montage! 01/06/13
To celebrate the New Year, the guys play a collection of Celebratory tracks. Whether it's victory music. dance music, or end credits, these songs will be sure to put you in a good mood. Happy New Year from the Super Marcato Bros!! 12/30/12
Brrrrr! The guys bundle up and play some winter music. Featuring some of the best Ice and Snow themes of all time. A perfect way to celebrate the Holiday season. Fun fact: when Karl and Will were first conceptualizing the podcast, this was the first idea they had for a topic! Enjoy, and Happy Holidays! 12/23/12
In this long-awaited episode, the guys play nothing but video game remixes! Unlike other episodes, the majority of these tracks are not in an actual game, but rather by amateur artists. Featuring popular remixes from the likes of ParagonX9, Retro Remix Revue, zircon, and even one by our very own Karl Brueggemann. Turn your headphones up, and get ready to dance. 12/16/12
The guys explore a topic that is somewhat overlooked in the world of video game music: Handhelds! Featuring music from all of the most well-known handheld systems, as well as some lesser known ones, this episode is a fun look at the evolution of technical and compositional styles in this sub-genre of game music. 12/09/12
Arrr! In this swashbuckling episode of the Super Marcato Bros, the guys explore Pirate music. Enjoy a very diverse selection of tracks, many from games not yet featured on the show. The guys also discuss the compositional and cultural staples used to evoke that 'Pirate' feel. 12/02/12
For a fitting conclusion to Nintendo month, the guys, joined by Marty, explore the music of the godfather of game music: Koji Kondo. Featuring tracks spanning his entire career, this is a showcase of Kondo's gift for timeless melodies, as well as his incredible diversity. 11/25/12
Just in time for the launch of the Wii U, the guys explore the music of the Super Mario Galaxy series! Featuring some of the best fully orchestrated tracks that a Nintendo series has ever known. This episode is quite unique, in that we only play tracks from two games. This gives an in-depth look at the style of orchestration and composition, as well as musical techniques utilized throughout the series. 11/18/12
In this very special and long-awaited episode, Karl & Will explore the music of, arguably the most important series in all of video games: The Legend of Zelda. Featuring special guest Jeron Moore- the creative mind behind The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses, Zelda 25th Anniversary, and Twilight Symphony. Featuring music from almost every single game in the series, this is without a doubt, one of the most important episodes of the show that you will not want to miss! 11/11/12