Super Marcato Bros. Video Game Music Podcast
Karl & Will Brueggemann
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!
Episodes
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Jul 31, 2022 • 0sec
Marcato Classic: Bad Music 7
Oh boy. It's the seventh installment of Bad Music! Karl & Will are once again punished with some of the worst video game music that was ever composed. Enjoy?
Jul 17, 2022 • 0sec
Drums Part 2!
It’s Part 2 of Karl & Will’s focus on drums in VGM! For this second part, the guys share some outstanding tracks featuring real, performed drums. They also present a special, in-depth segment that provides some additional insight and context about the drums. Enjoy!
Jul 3, 2022 • 0sec
Drums Part 1!
In this hard-hitting first of a two-parter, Karl & Will explore some VGM tracks that feature outstanding drums! For part 1, the guys focus on fake drums, from the NES all the way to the Gamecube. Also, friend of the show Becca (@flootiful) stops by for an intermission segment about music education and VGM! Enjoy!
Jun 19, 2022 • 0sec
Catching Up: Summer Fun
In this laidback and conversational episode, Karl & Will catch up and talk about what's been going on with their lives lately, chat about an exciting 2022 video game they're super excited about, and answer a handful of listener questions. Enjoy!
Jun 6, 2022 • 0sec
Revisited: The Castlevania NES Trilogy
In this episode, Karl & Will revisit some of the best VGM ever composed: Castlevania 1-3 on the NES! Enjoy!
May 22, 2022 • 0sec
Marcato Radio: Community Showcase Edition
Marcato Radio returns! In this special installment, the first half of
the playlist consists of VGM picks from the discord community, and the
second half consists of original tracks by a handful of talented marcato
fam composers! Enjoy!
May 8, 2022 • 0sec
Marcato Classic: Kirby and the Forgotten Land
In this episode, Karl & Will return to their classic format to spotlight on the amazing new score to Kirby and the Forgotten Land! The guys discuss how this delightful score balances continuing the classic Kirby aesthetic while exploring some new sounds and styles as well. Enjoy!
Apr 24, 2022 • 0sec
Composer Tips
In this very special episode, Karl & Will share some insights and tips on composition! Will shares a segment about melody, Karl shares a full recorded documentation of his process of composing a tune, and composer and arranger Tyler Mire stops by for an intermission chat. Enjoy!
Apr 10, 2022 • 0sec
Reflections: VGM CON 2022
In this casual episode, Karl, Will & Marty reflect on the previous weekend at VGM CON 2022 and all the fun that was had! The guys share a few tastes of some killer performances, and also a few marcato fam members pop in to share their highlights as well!
Mar 27, 2022 • 0sec
Deep Dive: Cold Man
In this unique and contrasting episode, Karl & Will dive deep into ONE piece of video game music! They explore one of their favorite tracks, Rockman & Forte's "Cold Man", and its theory, structure, implementation, groove and more. Also, Marty drops in for a fun segment as well! Enjoy!
