WaveBack Music Podcast

Episode 10 – WaveBack Episode 10: Mario Paint

With Super Mario Maker nearly here, Kris spends some time listening to the music of the game that helped inspire it. More great classic Super NES tunes from some of the best names in the business. Enjoy!

Mario Paint

Composers: Ryoji Yoshitomi, Kazumi Totaka, and Hirokazu Tanaka

Release: August 1992

Platform: Super NES

Published by Nintendo

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Episode 9 – WaveBack Episode 9: Virtual Boy Anniversary Special

The Virtual Boy is how old??? In honor of the Virtual Boy's 20th anniversary, Kris takes a look at the remarkably unique music that graced the short-lived system. In this episode you'll hear music from all 14 US releases for the console. Enjoy!

Episode 8 – WaveBack Episode 8: Super Mario Bros. & Super Mario Land

Super Mario Bros. & Super Mario Land

In this episode, we take a look at two similar soundtracks by two titans in the industry. Koji Kondo and Hip Tanaka had pretty unique takes on the Mario universe, but both are some of the most memorable soundtracks in all of video games. 

Super Mario Bros. 

Composer: Koji Kondo

Release: October 1985

Platform: NES

Published by Nintendo

Super Mario Land

Composer: Hirokazu "Hip" Tanaka

Release: April 1989

Platform: Game Boy

Published by Nintendo

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Episode 7 – WaveBack Episode 7: IronSword - Wizards & Warriors II

IronSword: Wizards & Warriors II

Yes, that is Fabio.

Episode 6 – WaveBack Episode 6: Katamari Damacy

Music that makes you want to roll up items to make stars!

I want to wad you up into my life

Episode 5 – WaveBack Episode 5: Stinger

Konami's Twinbee series comes to America with a new name, and some incredible music!

Let's shoot evil coat hangers and sentient watermelons!

Episode 4 – WaveBack Episode 4: Sonic the Hedgehog 2

It's time for the awesome tunes of Sonic 2. Gotta go fast!

In the 90's, Sonic music was some of the best around

Episode 3 – WaveBack Episode 3: Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap

It's time to listen to the sounds of Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap

Some of the best music the Sega Master System has to offer

Episode 2 – WaveBack Episode 2: Mega Man X

The Blue Bomber has been upgraded musically. BREAK OUT THE SWEET GUITAR SOLOS!

For our first live episode, we look at the awesome Mega Man X soundtrack!

Episode 1 – WaveBack Episode 1: Balloon Kid

We discuss Hip Tanaka's excellent soundtrack for Balloon Kid for the Game Boy

Nothing goes together quite like Game Boy and Hip Tanaka