

Nintendo Month '22: The Koji Kondo Sound
Nov 28, 2022
Renowned video game composer Koji Kondo is the guest. They discuss Kondo's nostalgic gaming music, the influence of ragtime on his compositions, his use of fourth harmonies, and the sound design of early Nintendo games.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Reminiscing about a Favorite Simpsons Episode and the Composer of Mario 64
02:05 • 2min
Unpacking Koji Kondo's Nostalgic Gaming Music
03:50 • 10min
Ragtime Influence in Koji Kondo's Music
14:19 • 29min
Koji Kondo's Use of Fourth Harmonies
43:33 • 20min
The Sound Design and Musical Composition in Early Nintendo Games
01:03:17 • 22min
Reflections on Nintendo Month and Anticipation for a New Arrival
01:25:19 • 2min