Episode 23 – WaveBack Episode 23: Journey
Vicky introduces Kris to the delightful ambient sounds of Journey.
Journey
Composer: Austin Wintory
Release: March 2012
Platform: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4
Published by Sony
Vicky introduces Kris to the delightful ambient sounds of Journey.
Journey
Composer: Austin Wintory
Release: March 2012
Platform: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4
Published by Sony
The slick sounds of SoulEye's VVVVVV soundtrack are the focal point of this episode. Get ready to tap those toes, because this one's going to make you move.
VVVVVV
Composer: Magnus "SoulEye" Pålsson
Release: January 2010
Platform: PC, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 4
Published by Nicalis
Vicky chooses the first Final Fantasy game on WaveBack, and she certainly picked a winner. Sit back, relax, and take in some of Nobuo Uematsu's finest work. Enjoy!
Final Fantasy X
Composers: Nobuo Uematsu, Masahashi Hamauzu, and Junya Nakano
Release: December 2001
Platform: PlayStation 2
Published by Square-Enix
It's the 20th anniversary of Pokemon's original Japanese release, and Kris and Vicky have decided to celebrate by listening to the soundtrack that started it all. Listen to the sweet tunes of the Kanto region, which also happen to be some of the most memorable songs on the Game Boy. Enjoy!
Pokemon Red Version, Pokemon Blue Version, and Pokemon Yellow Version
Composer: Junichi Masuda
Release: September 1998
Platform: Game Boy
Published by Nintendo
The Legend of Zelda has turned 30, and Kris and Vicky celebrate that fact by listening to the original masterpiece's soundtrack in 3 different flavors! They're covering the original Famicom Disk System release, the US NES release, and the BS-X Satelliview release. Enjoy!
The Legend of Zelda
Composer: Koji Kondo
Release: February 1986
Platform: Famicom Disk System
Published by Nintendo
For Vicky's first game choice, she chooses the iconic PlayStation 3 title LittleBigPlanet, complete with a very eclectic soundtrack. And as an added bonus, this is Kris's first time hearing almost every one of these songs! Enjoy!
LittleBigPlanet
Composers: Kenneth C M Young, Mat Clark, Daniel Pemberton, Cafe Tacvba, DJ Krush, Jim Noir, The Go! Team
Release: October 2008
Platform: PlayStation 3
Published by Sony Computer Entertainment
Geekade's Mega Man Month continues as Kris and Vicky listen to the Blue Bomber's first portable soundtrack. Taking heavy musical inspiration from the original NES game, this soundtrack is definitely something interesting. Enjoy!
Mega Man in Dr. Wily's Revenge
Composer: Makoto Tomozawa
Release: December 1991
Platform: Game Boy
Published by Capcom
As part of Geekade's Mega Man Month, Kris is joined by Vicky to discuss the very first Mega Man soundtrack. Back when there were 6 robot masters instead of 8, Mega Man climbed ladders at a snail's pace, and the music was odd, yet wonderful. Enjoy!
Mega Man
Composer: Manami Matsumea
Release: December 1987
Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System
Published by Capcom
The holiday season is in full sprint, so we're decking the halls with some great video game Christmas music!
In the midst of the mascot onslaught that brought us Bubsy and Aero the Acrobat, an opossum named Sparkster grabbed his jetpack and laser sword and rose above the rest in this stellar Konami classic for the Sega Genesis.
Rocket Knight Adventures
Composers: Masanori Oouchi, Aki Hata, Michiru Yamane, and Masanori Adachi
Release: September 1993
Platform: Sega Genesis
Published by Konami