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Retro Gaming Boombox

A Podcast that focuses on retro video games and their music from the 80's to late 90's hosted by Rick and Sal.
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Dec 15, 2016

In Episode 7 Rick and Sal are joined by their very own Jedi Master Amir to discuss the music, movies and the 16 bit Super Nintendo Star Wars Trilogy. Enjoy the Waves!

Episode 7: Super Star Wars Trilogy

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Super Star Wars

  • Main Theme
  • Jawa Sandcrawler
  • Urgent News   
  • Courage
  • Cantina Fight
  • Millennium Falcon
  • Game over
 Published by JVC

Developed by LucasArts - Sculptured Software

Composer Paul Webb

 

Super Empire Strikes Back

  • Imperial March
  • Darth Vader theme
  • Cloud City
  • Boss battle
 Published by JVC/THQ

Developed by LucasArts - Sculptured Software

Composer Paul Webb

 

Super Return of the Jedi

  • Hero select
  • Speeder chase
  • The Dark Emperor
  • Theme of the Jedi
  • Victory Celebration

 

Published by JVC

Developed by LucasArts - Sculptured Software

Composer Paul Webb

 

Return of the Jedi Original Motion Picture soundtrack

  • Ewok Celebration - Yub Nub
  • Victory Celebration 

Composer John Williams 

Dec 2, 2016

EPISODE 6: NES CLASSIC EDITION

Rick and Sal are joined by their good friend Matt to talk about the release of the NES Classic Edition and how the NES introduced them to the characters, games, and music that they still enjoy today.

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Track listing from Episode 6

Ninja Gaiden

  • Act intro

  • Push Onward

  • Boss battle

Composed by Keiji Yamagishi, Ryuichi Nitta & Ichiro Nakagawa

Developed by Tecmo

Published by Tecmo

 

PUNCH OUT

  • Main Theme

  • Match BGM

  • Warming up with Doc

Composed by Koji Kondo

Published by Nintendo

 

Super Mario Bros

  • Overworld

  • Underworld

  • Castle

Super Mario Bros 2

  • Title Screen/ Prologue

  • Player Select

  • Overworld

  • Boss Battle

Super Mario Bros 3

  • Grass land

  • Over world

  • Athletic

  • Boss battle

Composed by Koji Kondo

Developed by Nintendo

Published by Nintendo

 

Metroid

  • Enter Samus

  • Brinstar

Composed by Hip Tanaka

Developed by Nintendo

Published by Nintendo

 

Kirby’s Adventure

  • Green Greens

  • Stary Sky

Composed by Hirokazu Ando & Jun Ishikawa

Developed by HAL laboratory

Published by Nintendo

 

MEGA MAN 2  

  • Wood Man Stage

  • Boss select

  • Flash Man Stage

Composed by Takashi Tateishi

Published by Capcom

Developed by Capcom

 

Legend of Zelda

  • Opening Theme

  • Overworld Theme

  • Labrinth

Composed by Koji Kondo

Developed by Nintendo

Published by Nintendo

 

Zelda II: Adventures of Link

  • Overworld

    Composed by Akito Nakatsuka

Developed by Nintendo

Published by Nintendo

 

Outrun

  • Last Wave

Composed by Yuji Naka

Developed and Published by SEGA

(SEGA Master System)

 

Oct 28, 2016

In this Episode, Rick is  joined by his brother Sal where they discuss retro/modern gaming and play some spooky VGM tunes that will haunt your 16 bit dreams. 

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Halloween Episode

Intro

Castlevania Bloodlines (SG/MD)

  • Reincarnated Souls, Part 2

Composed by Michiru Yamane

Released 1994

Sunsoft block

Fester’s Quest (NES)

  • Title screen

  • Outside Streets

Composed by Naoki Kodaka

Released 1989

Gremlins II: The New Batch (NES)

  • Stage 2: Ventilation Shafts

  • Stage 1: The Office

Composed by Naoki Kodaka

Released 1990

Castlevania 8 BIT NES medley

Castlevania (NES)

  • Prologue (Castle Gate)

  • Vampire Killer (Courtyard)

Composed by Kinuyo Yamashita and Satoe Terashima

Released 1989

Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest (NES)

  • The Silence of The Daylight (Town)

  • Monster Dance (Night time)

Composed by Kenichi Matsubara, Satoe Terashima, and Kouji Murata

Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse (NES)

  • Mad Forest  

Composed by Hidenori Maezawa, Jun Funahashi, Yukie Morimoto and Yoshinori Sasaki

16 bits of horror

Ghouls N’ Ghosts (SG/MD)

  • Music: The Hill of Torture (Stage 1)

Composed by Tamayo Kawamoto

Released 1989

Altered Beast (SG/MD)

  • Rise from your Grave

Composed by Tohru Nakabayashi

Released 1988

Super Castlevania IV (SNES)

  • The Cave

Composed by Masanori Adachi and Taro Kudo

Released 1991

Zombies ate my Neighbors (SNES)

  • Stage Theme Zombie

Composed by by Joseph "Joe" McDermott.

Released 1993

Red Book Audiovania

Akumajo Dracula X: Rondo of Blood (PCE Super CD)

  • Bloodlines

  • Vampire Killer

Composers: Akiropito (Akira Sōji), Keizo Nakamura, Tomoko Sano, Mikio Saito

Released October 29, 1993

Castlevania SOTN (PS1)

  • Prologue

  • Dracula’s Castle

Composed by Michiru Yamane

Released 1997

Outro

Night Trap (SEGA CD)

  • Main theme

Composed by Sunny BlueSkyes & Martin Lund

Released 1992

 

Jun 24, 2016

Your buddies Rick and Jamie from RGB have put together 12 classic retro game tracks to celebrate Too Many Games! Each track is meticulously ripped from their original cartridges/cds and original consoles. Within, you’re sure to find some great music, and more than likely, some memories. Enjoy!

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Tracklist

 

- Intro - Battletoads theme- Battletoads- Sega Genesis, 1993. Composed by: David Wise

 

1) Ice Cap Zone (Act 1) - Sonic 3- Sega Genesis, 1994. Composed by: Brad Buxer.

 

2) The Dark World - Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past- SNES, 1991. Composed by: Koji Kondo

 

3) Prelude - Final Fantasy VI- SNES, 1994. Composed by: Nobuo Uematsu

 

4) Underground Concourse - Journey to Silius - NES, 1990. Composed by: Naoki Kodaka

 

5) The Dark City - The Revenge of Shinobi - Sega Genesis, 1989. Composed by: Yuzo Koshiro

 

6) Title Screen - Mega Man 3 - NES, 1990. Composed by Yasuaki Fujita

 

7) The Submerged City - Super Castlevania IV - SNES, 1991. Composed by: Masanori Adachi

 

8) Billie Jean - Moonwalker- Sega Genesis, 1990. Composed by: Michael Jackson

 

9) Subterranean - Earthworm Jim 2 - Sega Saturn, 1996. Composed by: Tommy Tallarico

 

10) Memories of Green - Chrono Trigger - SNES, 1995. Composed by: Yasunori Mitsuda

 

11) Sewer Surfin’- TMNT IV: Turtles in Time - SNES, 1992 Composed by:  Mutsuhiko Izumi

 

12) Zip -  Bomberman Hero - N64, 1998. Composed by: Jun Chikuma

 

- Outro - Last Wave - Outrun - Sega Genesis, 1991. Composed by: Hiroshi Kawaguchi

 

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Jun 9, 2016

In episode three of the podcast, Rick & Jamie discuss the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive Classic beat'em up Streets of Rage 2. The guys showcase composer Yuzo Koshiro for his legendary work on this 16-bit powerhouse. 

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Reference Links for the show

The Good Life - Inner City

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUwfOOdg4eE

Everybody Everybody - Black Box

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18N2k1TBBRE

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May 26, 2016

In episode two of the podcast, Rick & Jamie discuss the Super Nintendo / Super Famicom game Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. The guys showcase composer David Wise for his audio and technical innovations for the iconic 16-bit platformer. 

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May 13, 2016

In episode one of the podcast, Rick & Jamie discuss the classic Sega Genesis/Mega Drive game ToeJam and Earl in Panic on Funkotron. The guys showcase composer John Baker and breakdown some of the more memorable tracks from the 16-bit platformer.

May 10, 2016

In episode zero of the podcast, Rick and Jamie talk about their love of retro video games from an early age to their own musical background.

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