barSILENCE: A Video Game Music Podcast

barSILENCE: A Video Game Music Podcast

By: Jameson Empire

Language: en-US

Categories: Leisure, Music

barSILENCE is a retrospective video game music podcast that celebrates the music, composers, and history behind some of gaming’s best soundtracks. You might discover something you’ve never heard or reconnect with something you already love along the way. Casting barSILENCE boosts your resistance against a silent world.

Episodes

Winter Mix 4
Dec 02, 2025

[Episode 44] This month, barSILENCE embraces winter as more than just cold days and long nights with an all-new playlist of frosty video game music.

In this year's Winter Mix, we're listening to 25 tracks from games released between 1994 and 2018. Each of these selections captures the quiet of snow-covered mornings and the icy sounds that make winter feel like a season of possibility and new beginnings.

Tune in, grab a warm drink, and let’s start our “New Game Plus” for the year ahead.

Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!

Tracklisting:

00:0...

Duration: 01:12:58
Halloween Haunts 3: Château Agonisant
Oct 07, 2025

[Episode 43] This month, barSILENCE returns to the macabre for a third edition of Halloween Haunts!

An unexpected letter has arrived, summoning us to the fortress of darkness and forgotten echoes known as Château Agonisant. Its call cannot be ignored, and this dark invitation has shaped every track in this year’s haunting mix.

As you step through the gates, the playlist unfolds, pulling you deeper into the castle’s heart of darkness..

Enter if you dare…

Tracklisting:

00:00:00 - God's Shrine (Soul Blazer) [Yukihide Takekawa]

00:03:08 - Introduction to Chât...

Duration: 01:13:02
Tempest 2000
Sep 23, 2025

[Episode 42] This month, barSILENCE is blasting through the colorific tube-sliding action of Tempest 2000 on the Atari Jaguar!

Jeff Minter’s legendary reimagining of the 1981 classic is a hypnotic, fast-paced game built for the new millennium with vibrant colors, particle effects, and creative level designs. Add a rave-ready soundtrack packed with high-energy techno and sci-fi voice samples, and you’ve got yourself an awesome cyberpunky Y2K experience.

It’s easy to see why this is one of the Jaguar’s best games AND one of its best soundtracks!

Time to fire up the superzap...

Duration: 00:59:54
Defender 2000
Sep 02, 2025

[Episode 41] This month, barSILENCE is blasting off into the outer space battlefields of Defender 2000 on the Atari Jaguar.

Released in 1996, Jeff Minter’s Defender 2000 put a darker, futuristic spin on the arcade classic. It also featured an awesome, breakbeat and techno-infused soundtrack by Alastair Lindsay that was perfectly crafted for the new millennium.

Grab your ship and get ready to save some humanoids to this DJ-style mix of the techno tunes of Defender 2000!

Tracklisting:

00:00:00 - Intro and the History of Defender 2000

00:06:41 - Title Screen (Defender 2000) [Alastair Lindsay]

00:11:45...

Duration: 00:56:59
Mario Kart Grand Prix Tour
Jul 01, 2025

[Episode 40] This month, barSILENCE is powersliding through the iconic, energetic, and incredibly fun soundtracks to the console Mario Kart games.

The Mario Kart series hit the track in 1992 and has remained one of Nintendo’s most iconic and best-selling franchises. Whether it was the leap into 3D with Mario Kart 64, the two-character strategy of Double Dash!!, or Mario Kart Wii’s motion controls and online multiplayer, each entry introduced new ways to race while keeping the spirit of the series intact.

In this Grand Prix-style tour through the first four console games, we’re racing throug...

Duration: 01:28:08
Shinobi & Nightshade
May 06, 2025

[Episode 39] This month, barSILENCE is dashing across rooftops and slicing through the shadows with the pulse-pounding beats of Shinobi and Nightshade for the PlayStation 2.

2002’s Shinobi introduced us to the relentless, vengeance-driven Hotsuma, and 2004’s Nightshade passed the blade to Hibana, a fierce ninja with her own score to settle. With blazing speed, brutal difficulty, a sleek near-future look, and a killer soundtrack, these stylish action games brought Sega’s classic ninja franchise into the 3D era.

Prepare for an audio mission through shadows, steel, and synths in Tokyo!

Je te dédie ça Elliot...

Duration: 01:17:19
Hip Hop Mixtape Vol. 1
Apr 01, 2025

[Episode 38] This month, barSILENCE is behind the decks for a mixtape-style episode, spinning tracks from games that showcase hip-hop’s undeniable influence on gaming history.

Hip-hop and video games are two cultural powerhouses that have inspired each other for decades. This episode celebrates that intersection of beats and bits, from classic 16-bit grooves to hip-hop artists stepping in as composers.

Whether it’s the funk-infused rhythms of Ristar, the street-art style of Marc Ecko’s Getting Up, or the raw energy and fisticuffs of Wu-Tang: Shaolin Style, hip-hop’s presence in gaming is bold, loud, and unfo...

Duration: 01:21:48
Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere
Mar 04, 2025

[Episode 37] This month barSILENCE is taking off into the high-tech futuristic world of Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere!

Released in Japan in 1999 and internationally in 2000, this ambitious entry in Namco’s legendary flight-combat series pushed the PlayStation to its limits and had an awesome cyberpunk-infused narrative, stunning visuals, and one of the most experimental soundtracks in the series.

Composed by a powerhouse team including Tetsukazu Nakanishi, Hiroshi Okubo, Go Shiina, Koji Nakagawa, and Kanako Kakino, the music of Ace Combat 3 is a brilliant fusion of techno and electronica, mixed with an atmospheric ambiance that perfectly complements the ga...

Duration: 01:20:16
Tobal 1+2
Feb 11, 2025

[Episode 36] This month barSILENCE is stepping into the ring with the hard-hitting genre-blending soundtracks of Tobal No. 1 and Tobal 2!

In 1996, Squaresoft’s first PlayStation title, Tobal No. 1, was a stunning showcase of talent, featuring character designs by Akira Toriyama, and a star-studded composer lineup led by the legendary Yasunori Mitsuda.

A year later, the Japanese-exclusive Tobal 2 turned everything up to 11 with an expanded Quest Mode, a Guinness World Record-setting roster of 200 characters, as well as Takayuki Nakamura’s brilliant fusion of jazz rock and electronica that makes this soundtrack a true knockout!

Let's lace...

Duration: 01:24:42
Pilotwings Forever
Jan 07, 2025

[Episode 35] This month, barSILENCE is soaring to new heights with the unbelievably fun soundtracks of Nintendo’s Pilotwings series!

From the 16-bit skies of the Super Nintendo to the 3D landscapes of the Nintendo 3DS, we’re earning our wings to the funky, laid-back, and groovin’ tunes that define these light-hearted flight simulators.

Let’s take to the skies, earn those licenses, gold medals, and set some high scores! It's time to fly pilots!

Tracklisting:

00:00:00 - Opening (Pilotwings) [Soyo Oka]

00:00:16 - Intro: A Pilotwings Retrospective

00:08:31 - Light Plane (P...

Duration: 01:07:53
Winter Mix 3
Dec 03, 2024

[Episode 34] This month, barSILENCE is stepping into a frosty winter wonderland with a playlist of 24 incredible video game tracks that perfectly capture the crisp chill of frost-covered mornings, the sparkle of snow beneath a pale sky, and the quiet magic of a world transformed by ice and cold.

Hopefully this becomes the perfect soundtrack for your winter adventures throughout the season!

Happy Holidays everyone!

Tracklisting:

00:00:00 - Winterly Imil (Golden Sun) [Motoi Sakuraba]

00:02:28 - Intro: Our Winter Journey

00:06:16 - Valhalland From A Window (Romancing SaGa) [Kenji Ito]

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Duration: 01:11:19
Secret of Mana
Nov 05, 2024

[Episode 33] This month, barSILENCE is going on a journey to the Mana Tree while we listen to the incredible soundtrack of Secret of Mana for the Super Nintendo!

Developed by Squaresoft in 1993, this groundbreaking action RPG has captured the hearts of gamers with its innovative gameplay and outstanding graphics, as well as its unforgettable soundtrack, composed by Hiroki Kikuta in his first video game composition. This soundtrack is one of the best on the Super Nintendo and is a must-listen!

Grab the Sword of Mana from that stone and join the party as we explore...

Duration: 01:15:49
Welcome to Silent Hill
Oct 01, 2024

[Episode 32] This month barSILENCE is discovering the secrets of the fog-laden town of Silent Hill with a carefully curated tribute playlist featuring the haunting and atmospheric soundscapes created by Akira Yamaoka!

The Silent Hill series, known for its psychological horror and unsettling storytelling, is elevated by Yamaoka’s unique blend of dark ambient soundscapes, industrial noise, and trip-hop beats. This fusion creates an unparalleled legacy of unforgettable music that stays with you long after you’ve put the controller down.

It’s time for Halloween in Silent Hill. Grab your flashlight and tune in as we jou...

Duration: 01:22:29
Geometry Wars
Sep 03, 2024

[Episode 31] This month barSILENCE is headed to the Xbox Live Arcade to listen to the high energy neon-drenched beats of the Geometry Wars series!

Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved and its sequel, Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2, were groundbreaking titles that helped define the modern twin-stick shooter genre. Known for their simple yet addictive gameplay, fast-paced action, and vibrant visuals, these games kept players coming back for “just one more round” thanks to Chris Chudley’s electrifying soundtrack.

Their success during the early Xbox Live Arcade era paved the way for the fully 3D sequel, Geometry Wars 3: Dimension...

Duration: 01:03:15
Killer Instinct
Aug 06, 2024

[Episode 30] This month barSILENCE is taking you back to the arcade glory days of the mid-90s cranking up the ultra-unforgettable soundtracks of Killer Instinct and Killer Instinct 2!

These games marked Nintendo’s triumphant return to arcades at the height of the fighting game craze. With Rare’s jaw-dropping graphics outrageous characters and a killer combo system that redefined the genre both Killer Instinct games are etched into gaming history as fan favorites and the ultimate showcase of Nintendo’s Ultra 64 promise.

Get ready to play hard as we listen to the killer groove and suprem...

Duration: 01:04:32
Beach Day Mixtape
Jul 02, 2024

[Episode 29] It’s warm outside, the weather is perfect, and barSILENCE is greeting summer with a special Beach Day Mixtape episode!

Come soak up the sun with this perfectly crafted video game music playlist for your ultimate beach day getaway. From tropical island tunes to relaxing seaside melodies, this mixtape captures a slice of summer and those perfect pixelated paradises that only gaming can make real.

Grab your sunscreen, pop in your earbuds, and let the summer beats begin!

Tracklisting:

00:00:00 - Baby Dry Your Eyes (Dead or Alive Xtreme: Venus Vacation) [Hi...

Duration: 01:14:36
Streets of Rage
Jun 04, 2024

[Episode 28] This month on barSILENCE we’re Fighting in the Streets of Wood Oak City as we listen to the legendary soundtracks of Streets of Rage and Streets of Rage 2 on the Sega Genesis.

These early '90s beat'em-ups set the standard for the genre with their stellar gameplay but even more so with their groundbreaking and innovative soundtracks!

Tune in and listen to knockout tunes from these iconic games and uncover some of the musical influences of the famed Yuzo Koshiro the mastermind behind one of gaming’s most beloved soundtracks!

Grab that...

Duration: 01:08:15
Ridge Racer: Ridge City FM2
May 07, 2024

[Episode 27] This month on barSILENCE, we're returning to the streets of Ridge City once again, revving our engines and drifting through the incredible soundtracks of Rave Racer from the arcade and Rage Racer on the PlayStation!

Get behind the wheel of the raving sounds of 1995's arcade perfection, Rave Racer, featuring the final Ridge Racer soundtrack by Shinji Hosoe, Nobuyoshi Sano, Ayako Saso, and the first appearance of Takayuki Aihara.

Then, we'll tune into the new generation of breakbeat and grooving drum and bass sound from the 1997 PlayStation release of Rage Racer, composed by Hiroshi...

Duration: 01:21:47
Wii Channel Tunes
Apr 02, 2024

[Episode 26] This month barSILENCE is waggling our Wii-motes to the music of a few of the Channels on the Nintendo Wii!

In the mid-2000s, the Nintendo Wii system music made sure that every game and non-game on the "little system that could" was a fun time for all ages!

Get ready for a nostalgia-packed, motion-controlled, and chillaxing tour of the music from ten of the best Nintendo Wii Channels, composed by the legendary Kazumi Totaka.

Tune in to these Channels and let’s jam!

Tracklisting:

00:00:00 - Start Wii (Ni...

Duration: 01:07:08
Bomberman Hero
Mar 05, 2024

[Episode 25] This month barSILENCE heading to Planet Bomber with the incredible planet and genre-hopping soundtrack to Bomberman Hero for the Nintendo 64 by Master of VGM, June Chikuma.

This versatile mix of Breakbeat, Drum & Bass, Acid House, and Trip Hop music come together perfectly in this soundtrack that has become legendary among fans of the game, and remains one of the very best on the Nintendo 64.

Take a listen dive in and enjoy this one-of-a-kind soundtrack that was way ahead of its time in 1998!

Tracklisting:

00:00:00 - Foehn (Bomberman Hero) [June Chikuma]

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Duration: 01:01:15
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2
Feb 06, 2024

[Episode 24] This month barSILENCE is gearing up for a sonic showdown featuring the electrifying and industrofunky soundtrack of Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 on PC!

We’re listening to the musical genius of Frank Klepacki as we groove to this adrenaline-pumping and hard-hitting soundtrack that accompanies this best-selling real-time strategy game from Westwood Studios.

Released in 2000, Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2’s gameplay has remained a favorite among fans of the genre and this wickedly great soundtrack is the perfect backdrop for the chaos of World War 3.

Get the units ready and prepare yourself for this...

Duration: 01:07:16
Extreme-G: Phase 1
Jan 02, 2024

[Episode 23] This month barSILENCE is breaking the speed of sound with the incredible beats of the first two Extreme-G games on the Nintendo 64!

If you are a fan of futuristic racers, this long-dormant series is worth heading back to for its incredible sense of speed, awesome weapons, and cyberpunk futurism. Tune in for some of the absolute best trance, drum and bass, and jungle tunes that this roller coaster-like, speed freak frenzy on the N64 has to offer!

Also, big-up to the composers behind two of my favorite soundtracks, Simon Robertson & Stephen Root!

...

Duration: 01:23:39
Winter Mix 2
Dec 05, 2023

[Episode 22] This month barSILENCE is welcoming the return of winter with another chilly playlist filled with the frostiest video game music out there!

Let’s make our way through snowy forests and fields of silvery white while we listen to the extraordinary way video game music perfectly captures the experience of an icy landscape.

Happy Holidays everyone!

Listen to more Winter VGM: Winter Mix 1

Tracklisting: 00:00:00 - Snowy (Undertale) [Toby Fox]

00:01:42 - Intro

00:04:53 - Mystic Forest (Tales of Phantasia) [Motoi Sakuraba & Shinji Tamura]

00:07:43 - Snowman Waltz (Mo...

Duration: 01:12:00
Donkey Kong Country
Nov 14, 2023

[Episode 21] This month barSILENCE is going bananas to the brilliant musical landscapes of the Donkey Kong Country games on the Super Nintendo!

Let’s celebrate the 29th anniversary of the first game in the Donkey Kong Country series by jamming to the incredible soundtracks of famed Rare composers David Wise and Eveline Novakovic with a little help from Robin Beanland!

Grab your bananas DK Barrels and keep an eye out for banana birds because we’re heading out into the jungles of DK Island swamps of Crocodile Isle and the forests of the Northern Kremisphere!

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Duration: 01:16:59
Halloween Haunts 2
Oct 03, 2023

[Episode 20] This month barSILENCE is heading into the haunted mansion for another special Halloween-themed episode!

Let's enjoy October's final day and listen to this haunting and spine-chilling playlist featuring 20 spooky, ghostly ominous, and spooktacular tracks to carry your flashlight to while darkness falls across the land!

Happy Halloween!

Listen to last year's episode: Halloween Haunts

‌Track Listing:

00:00:00 - The Church (Mortal Kombat 3) [Dan Forden]

00:01:54 - Intro - Halloween Haunts 2

00:05:32 - Mantis' Hymn (Metal Gear Solid) [KCE Japan Sound Team]

00:08:22 - House of the De...

Duration: 01:00:17
Gran Turismo: Spec 2
Sep 05, 2023

[Episode 19] This month barSILENCE is shifting into high gear as we return to the race for an episode about the music of Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec and Grand Turismo 4 on the PlayStation 2.

To celebrate the release of the Gran Turismo movie, we’re listening to the vibing music of series regular Isamu Ohira, and the thrilling and rocking tunes of Masahiro Andoh!

Let’s hop into the driver’s seat and turn up the volume because we’re hitting the open road with the two best-selling Real Driving Simulators in the series!

Listen to the firs...

Duration: 00:59:50
Metropolis Street Racer
Aug 01, 2023

[Episode 18] This month barSILENCE is hopping into our Opel Speedster and racing through the streets of London, San Francisco, and Tokyo to the incredible soundtrack to Metropolis Street Racer on the Sega Dreamcast.

The variety in this soundtrack is unmatched, and it was all created from the beautiful mind of the talented BAFTA and GRAMMY-nominated composer Richard Jacques.

So let’s get in the driver's seat and hit the pedal to the metal with this sophisticated and phenomenal soundtrack and earn some Kudos!

It’s not about how fast you drive, it's about how...

Duration: 01:04:46
Lethal League
Jul 04, 2023

[Episode 17] This month barSILENCE is heading to Shine City, and jamming out to the unyieldingly cool and cyberfunky fresh soundtrack of Lethal League & Lethal League Blaze by the amazing indie developer Team Reptile.

This stylish and ultra-fun projectile fighting game has an unbelievably awesome and unmissable soundtrack, that includes a list of mega composers like Hideki Naganuma, Frank Klepacki, Pixelord, Klaus Veen, and many more.

‌Track Listing:

00:00:00 - Beverly Chills (Lethal League Blaze) [Aaron Evo]

00:02:39 - Intro - Lethal League

00:06:17 - Re (Lethal League) [Zeroscar]

00:09:29 - Headbangeren (Le...

Duration: 01:00:28
Armored Core Era 1
Jun 06, 2023

[Episode 16] This month barSILENCE is hopping into our giant mech and engaging in Combat Mode, while we listen to the futuristic and mecha-electro soundtracks from the first five games in the Armored Core series.

Whether you are new to the series, or an OG of the AC, and are getting ready for Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon, let’s connect to home base and jam out! Get battle-ready with the innovative, post-modern electronic sounds of this late 90s and early 2000s mech-building shooter by the famed developer, From Software!

‌Track Listing:

00:00:00 - Shape Memo...

Duration: 01:18:13
Street Fighter 3
May 02, 2023

This month barSILENCE is busting out Super Arts and EX Specials while we listen to the knockout soundtracks of the trilogy of Street Fighter 3 games!

These unbelievable jams from New Generation, 2nd Impact: Giant Attack, and 3rd Strike do not pull any punches! Come block and parry the bad vibes away with these sincerely amazing tunes composed by Hideki Okugawa & Yuki Iwai HADOUKEN!

“Get addicted to the beat! Rhythm can be your friend too!” - Elena

‌------------- Track Listing:

00:00:00 - Jazzy NYC - Underground Edit (Street Fighter 3: New Generation - Arcade) [Hideki...

Duration: 01:20:04
Tekken: King of the Iron Fist
Apr 04, 2023

[Episode 14] This month barSILENCE is fighting the Mishima Zaibatsu to be the King of the Iron Fist like it's 1995, while we listen to the soundtracks of the Arcade and Playstation 1 versions of Tekken and Tekken 2!

Let's dive into the catchy, bouncy, and energetic sounds of the Rave War from these genre-defining 3D fighters from the mid-90s. We'll hear the worldly-themed tracks of the original, alongside the character-based themes of the sequel that were composed and arranged by Yoshie Arakawa, Yoshie Takayanagi, Shinji Hosoe, Nobuyoshi Sano, and other members of the Namco Sound Team.

These...

Duration: 01:06:10
Ridge Racer: Time Extended
Mar 21, 2023

[Episode 13] Right Racer Month continues! This is a special bonus episode featuring remixes of tracks from Ridge Racer!

The songs in this episode come from extremely limited-run albums that featured original tracks from the game, as well as awesome remixes that you have likely never heard!

Tune in and hear remixes by jungle and breaks legend Lennie De Ice & Armshouse Crew from the Ridge Racer NSM release in 1996, as well as grooving, jazzy, and nostalgic heavy remixes from the even more rare Ridge Laser laserdisc playthrough soundtrack!

COME ON! PULL UP TO THE...

Duration: 00:42:20
Ridge Racer: Ridge City FM1
Mar 07, 2023

[Episode 12] ALLLL RIGHT EVERYONE! This month barSILENCE is racing and drifting through the soundtrack to the early releases of the Ridge Racer series in the arcade and on the original PlayStation!

The soundtracks to Ridge Racer, Ridge Racer 2, and Ridge Racer Revolution, share many things and most of it is high-energy techno by composers Shinji Hosoe, Ayako Saso, and Nobuyoshi Sano, that puts the pedal to the metal and drives you to dancing!

THE ENGINES SOUND LIKE THEY ARE READY TO GO! ARE YOU ALL SET?!

Track Listing:

00:00:00 - Main Theme...

Duration: 01:05:18
Jet Set Radio
Feb 07, 2023

[Episode 11] This month barSILENCE is skating and tagging the streets of Toyko-to with the incredible music of the Jet Set Radio (Dreamcast) and Jet Set Radio Future (Xbox).

This is the music of Tokyo's very own #1 pirate power station Jet Set Radio! Over the hood, through the streets, and right into your brains. We're riding high on a smooth stream of supersonic sounds! Now let's tune in, use this city as a canvas, and paint us some vibes from the street!

Track Listing:

00:00:00 - Let Mom Sleep (Jet Set Radio - Dreamcast) [Hideki...

Duration: 01:16:55
Ape Escapes
Jan 03, 2023

[Episode 10] This month barSILENCE is diving into the monkey madness of the Ape Escape series with music by famed house and jungle composer Soichi Terada.

We're catching the drum, the bass, and the apes with 14 of the best tracks from the original Ape Escape on the Playstation, the remake Ape Escape on the Loose on the Playstation Portable, and the pinnacle of the series, Ape Escape 3 on the Playstation 2.

Get your Dual Analog controllers, Gotcha Gadgets, headphones, and let's tune into Specter TV and net some apes!

Track Listing:

00:00:00 - Title...

Duration: 00:00:00
Winter Mix
Dec 06, 2022

[Episode 9] This month barSILENCE celebrates the chilly and frosty sounds of winter through video game music! Grab a warm drink and chill out to this playlist designed to accompany you on frosty hikes in the woods, shoveling snow, and sitting by the fire.

Special thanks to Aaron, of the Aaron & Tommy: Super Pod Saga Podcast, who requested this episode's final track.

Track Listing:

00:00:00 - In A Snow-Bound Land (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest) [David Wise]

00:03:14 - Intro Section

00:06:28 - White Ice (Bomberman 64) [Akifumi Tada]

00:09:00 - Snow...

Duration: 00:00:00
Perfect Dark
Nov 01, 2022

[Episode 8] This month barSILENCE lands in the futuristic streets of 2023 to listen to the ambitious cyberpunk-influenced soundtrack of Perfect Dark on the Nintendo 64. We’re hacking into 15 of the best moody, bassy, and sci-fi soundscapes from Rare's greatest composers, Grant Kirkhope, Graeme Norgate, and David Clynick.

In the wise words of Daniel Carrington, "Act your age, Joanna!"

Track Listing:

00:00:00 - Main Titles (Perfect Dark) [Graeme Norgate]

00:03:11 - Pause Menu (Perfect Dark) [Grant Kirkhope]

00:06:19 - Carrington Institute (Perfect Dark) [Grant Kirkhope]

00:08:54 - Training (Perfect Dark) [Grant Kirkhope]

...

Duration: 00:00:00
Halloween Haunts
Oct 04, 2022

[Episode 7] This month barSILENCE is getting spooky with a special Halloween-themed episode! Enjoy this haunting mixtape-style episode of 18 dark, ghostly ominous, and spine-chilling tracks that are perfect for your October frights.

Track Listing:

00:00:06 - Welcome Guests (Haunting of Magnolia Manor) [Jimmy "Big Giant Circles" Hinson]

00:05:15 - Castle of the Four Gods (Shin Megami Tensei) [Tsukasa Masuko]

00:08:11 - The Workyard (Nightmare Circus) [Kurt Harland, Jim Hedges, Andy Armer]

00:12:23 - Stage 3 (Splatterhouse 3) [Eiko Kaneko]

00:13:48 - Creature of the Night (Nosferatu) [Masanao Akahori]

00:15:14 - The Nightmare is Finally...

Duration: 00:54:40
Gran Turismo: Spec 1
Sep 06, 2022

[Episode 6] This month barSILENCE is on track and hitting the apex full throttle with music from the first two games in the Gran Turismo series!

We’re listening to the music of the Japanese release featuring the blazing guitars and mega percussion of Masahiro Andoh, the jazz-infused grooves of Isamu Ohira, and the electronic beats from Jason Page’s Western release.

Let’s hit the pedal to the metal!

Track Listing:

00:00:00 - Welcome Back, GT (Gran Turismo 2) [Isamu Ohira]

00:04:24 - City (Gran Turismo) [Isamu Ohira]

00:05:57 - Mitsubishi Garage...

Duration: 00:00:00
Tetris Affects
Aug 02, 2022

[Episode 5] This month barSILENCE is covering the music from one of the best-selling games ever made! That's right, we're listening to Tetris! The name of this episode is no mistake, Tetris has been weaving its way into our brains and affecting generations of gamers for nearly 40 years.

Let's listen to the origins of the Tetris theme, its variations, and a ton of fantastic music from 15 different games!

Track Listing:

00:00:00 - Name Entry (Tetris - Gameboy) [Hirokazu Tanaka]

00:03:18 - Peddlers (Tetris - Apple IIgs) [Ed Bogas]

00:03:56 - Type-A (Tetris...

Duration: 01:13:27
Jesper Genesis
Jul 05, 2022

[Episode 4] This month barSILENCE is exploring the deep and bass heavy sounds from the Zyrinx sound driver origins of the award-winning composer, Jesper Kyd.

Grab a good pair of headphones, turn up the volume, and get grimy and heavy with amazing tracks from Sub-Terrania, Red Zone, and The Adventures of Batman and Robin on the Sega Genesis (Mega Drive).

Track Listing:

00:00:00 - Start Sequence [Sub-Terrania]

00:03:40 - Funky Writer [Sub-Terrania]

00:09:14 - Crystal Space [Sub-Terrania]

00:13:17 - Last Level [Sub-Terrania]

00:17:51 - Title [Red Zone]

00:20:30 - Spinner...

Duration: 01:03:29
Masters of VGM: Part 2
Jun 24, 2022

[Episode 3.2] Welcome back! This month barSILENCE is celebrating the Masters of VGM podcasting event with this episode in the series. We are going to listen to the enduring and memorable music of Akira Yamaoka and Shinji Hosoe.

If you are interested in learning more about the Masters of VGM Event, and the other 20+ shows that are participating, head to mastersofvgm.com.

You can also follow along on Twitter by using the hashtag #MastersOfVGM

Track Listing:

00:00:00 - Relic of Moirai by Akira Yamaoka [Contra Shattered Soldier]

00:06:03 - S-Power by Akira...

Duration: 01:05:26
Masters of VGM: Part 1
Jun 07, 2022

[Episode 3.1] Welcome back! This month barSILENCE is celebrating the Masters of VGM podcasting event with two shows. For this episode we're going to listen to music from my first two selections for as Masters of VGM, Jun Chikuma and Yasunori Mitsuda.

If you are interested in learning more about the Masters of VGM Event, and the other 20+ shows that are participating, head to mastersofvgm.com.

You can also follow along on Twitter by using the hashtag #MastersOfVGM

Track Listing:

00:00:04 - BGM 2 by Jun Chikuma [Super Bomberman 3 - SNES]

00:03:43...

Duration: 00:00:00
Einhander: after_image
May 03, 2022

[Episode 2] Achtung! Let’s listen to the groundbreaking soundtrack of Einhänder composed by Kenichrio Fukui. This 2D side scrolling shooter was released by Squaresoft in 1997 for the original Playstation. So let's suit up and strap in for some amazing late 90s pulse-pounding music.

Track Listing:

00:00:00 - Chase

00:04:28 - Street

00:07:08 - Warning

00:11:00 - Bad Lands

00:16:45 - Rebellion

00:18:08 - Breakthrough

00:20:58 - Conflict

00:24:05 - Afterimage

00:27:17 - Dawn

00:31:30 - Factory

00:34:41 - Impatience

00:37:36 - Bloody Battle

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Duration: 00:44:24
Announcing 8Beats
Apr 03, 2022

[Episode 1.5] Big news! barSILENCE is taking residency with 8Beats Radio starting this month. This special .5 edition of the show features songs that were discovered while listening to 8Beats Radio and a few additional tracks that will be featured in upcoming shows.

Track Listing:

00:00:03 - Back in the 2000 by Sota Fujimori [Pro Evolution Soccer 2008]

00:03:31 - Clickable Beats by Masashi Ogata [Eve: The Lost One]

00:05:46 - Ordering Fast Food by Kazumi Totaka [Nintendo Food Delivery Channel]

00:08:06 - GS & Wakaba Bank by Noriko Matsueda & Takahito Eguchi - [Racing Lagoon]

00:10:26...

Duration: 00:29:35
Yo Dude! Skate or Die!
Mar 02, 2022

[Episode 1] Yo dudes! This is Episode 1 of barSILENCE: A VGM Podcast. In this feature episode, we're rocking out to the gnarly tunes produced by Rob Hubbard for the Skate or Die series on the Nintendo Entertainment System.

Track Listing:

00:00:00 - Skate or Die 2 Main Theme (VX Edition) [Skate or Die 2]

00:04:19 - Downhill Race - [Skate or Die]

00:07:04 - Downhill Jam - [Skate or Die]

00:09:28 - Ramp Freestyle - [Skate or Die]

00:11:54 - Score for Ramp - [Skate or Die]

00:14:13 - High Scores Board - [Ski...

Duration: 00:00:00
Let's Get Started!
Feb 02, 2022

[Episode 0] Thanks for checking out the introductory episode of barSILENCE. Let's get to know each other a bit and then listen to some fantastic music from a variety of games.

Track Listing:

00:00:00 - Take Off - Kenichiro Fukui [Einhander]

00:03:41 - Stage Music 1 - Kazumi Totaka [Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]

00:05:30 - Track 1 - Nobuo Uematsu [3-D WorldRunner]

00:08:23 - Jumping Tiger - Sinkon Kiyoshi [Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu]

00:10:16 - Vs Shadow Team - Kazuo Sawa [Super Dodge Ball]

00:13:23 - Identity Believer - Masashi Kageyama & Naohisa...

Duration: 00:38:47