Category: Music

It’s not “Sloprano.” We can talk about “Sloprano” another time. I probably will talk about “Sloprano” in the future, beyond just the obligatory discussion in the proper review. But having not even discussed any of Robin Beanland’s work in one of these music spotlights yet, I really think I owe it to the guy to… Read more

Composer: Yuka Tsujiyoko Something about the N64’s sound processing or perhaps just the sound library available to Nintendo and their affiliates during this era seems to do something very special for the sensation of “astral-tinged wonder.” A similar example to the spectacular Astral Observatory from Majora’s Mask or the Chamber of Sages from Ocarina of… Read more

“THIS is Zoness???” Peppy Hare is shocked to see what has become of the once beautiful resort planet, though his remark and his tone implies a lack of familiarity. Maybe he’d only heard stories of its crystal clear waters and breathtaking scenic views; had only seen pictures in travel brochures or aerial shots in late… Read more

Composer(s): Masahiko Kimura, Motoaki Furikawa, Mariko Egawa There are certainly a lot of things to be said about the N64’s Castlevania titles. Often-forgotten or maligned entries that pale in comparison to the majesty of the PlayStation and Saturn’s entry, Symphony of the Night. But of course, that’s a topic for another time, and one of… Read more

Composers: Hayato Matsuo, Masaharu Iwata, and Hitoshi Sakamoto When it came to playing Ogre Battle 64, I knew I had my work cut out for me on so many levels. I knew I wasn’t going to put myself through the task of playing the entire 50+ hour campaign while in the middle of my work,… Read more

Composers: Taro Bando, Hajime Wakai The entire soundtrack of F-Zero X is a shredtastic speed metal opus, and while there are a few slightly more iconic tracks that will certainly be featured in this series in the future, the one I find myself bringing up the most often is this one. “Devil’s Call In Your… Read more

Composer: Dan Hess The precursor to YouTube videos entitled “LoFi/Chill Beats to Study and Relax To,” Dan Hess’s Pilotwings 64 score is a masterclass in memorable tunes that simply don’t vibe with what our idea of a game soundtrack is. A synth-heavy track with light percussion and bass guitar, “Birdman” is like something you’d hear… Read more

Composer: Koji Kondo, Toru Minegishi Even the moon itself expresses some sorrow for the pain it will cause. Listen to the sound of its teardrops as they reach the ground before it. Standing atop the observatory, your own knowledge of impending doom transports you to another plane. Here in this room, closer in some ways… Read more