Super Marcato Bros. Video Game Music Podcast
A podcast which shares, discusses and analyzes the best in video game music from all different generations. Topics of discussion include: composition, melody, harmony, chords and rhythm, as well as technical aspects, such as hardware limitations and production. Enjoy a new episode every Monday!
Latest episodes
Mar 20, 2023 • 0sec
Marcato Radio 31
Explore the evolution of underwater levels and music in video games. Delve into astronaut Michael Collins' solitude in space. Discover the impact of repeated musical motifs in video game music. Enjoy an entertaining collection of outstanding video game music tracks.
Mar 6, 2023 • 0sec
Deep Dive: Camel Jazz
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!
Feb 19, 2023 • 0sec
Current Events: Game Music GRAMMYs
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!
Feb 5, 2023 • 0sec
Making Of: Askr
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
Jan 23, 2023 • 0sec
Discord Discotheque: Kid Friendly
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!
Jan 9, 2023 • 0sec
Catching Up: New Year's 2023 Edition
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!
Dec 25, 2022 • 0sec
Guest Host Takeover: Ice & Snow is Back Again!
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!
Dec 11, 2022 • 0sec
Marcato Radio 30
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!
Nov 28, 2022 • 0sec
Nintendo Month '22: The Koji Kondo Sound
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.
Nov 20, 2022 • 0sec
Nintendo Month '22: Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
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!
