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Stream is currently limited to 9 SIMULTANEOUS USERS. Lastly, PLEASE leave feedback if you like the show!
// SPECIAL PROGRAMMING // (https://www.pcenginefx.com/main/FalcomHour.jpg) Falcom Hour - One solid hour of only the BEST from Falcom's Ys series! Showtimes: Daily at 12PM & 7PM PST
// CURRENT PLAYLIST as of 10.1.13 // Air Zonk Alien Crush Battle Heat Blazing Lazers Bloody Wolf Bomberman < Added 10.1.13 Bomberman OST Bonk 3 Bonk's Revenge Cadash Cosmic Fantasy 2 Cotton Devil's Crush < Added 10.1.13 Dracula X Dragon Slayer Dragon Spirit Dungeon Explorer II Exile Exile 2 Falcom JDK Band 2 Fatal Fury Special Fighting Street Final Soldier Forgotten Worlds Gate of Thunder Gate of Thunder 3-in-1 Jackie Chan Action Kung Fu Kabuki Itouryodan Keith Courage in Alpha Zones < Added 10.1.13 Last Alert The Legend of Xanadu Arrange Album KLEENE The Legendary Axe II Lords of Thunder Magical Chase Motteke Tamago Neo Nectaris Parasol Stars < Added 10.1.13 Parodius Da Sapphire Shadow of the Beast Shape Shifter Silent Debuggers < Added 10.1.13 Soldier Blade Star Parodia Street Fighter II Strider Super Star Soldier Terraforming Valis II Valis III Ys I&II Ys III Ys VII Ys SPECIAL COLLECTION
Title: Re: 09.28.2013 - PCENGINEFX RADIO (currently in testing)
Post by: roflmao on September 28, 2013, 03:24:49 PM
Woo hoo! I'll check it out later after I've put the kiddo to bed.
Title: Re: 09.28.2013 - PCENGINEFX RADIO (currently in testing)
Post by: roflmao on September 28, 2013, 06:33:51 PM
This station is awesome. I've always wanted a pure tg/pce radio station and this is it. Special thanks for not including lots of j-pop (I like j-pop also, but usually I'm just looking for an obey fix).
Title: Re: 09.28.2013 - PCENGINEFX RADIO (currently in testing)
Post by: MotherGunner on September 28, 2013, 06:35:37 PM
Listening now, I like it. Do you plan to display titles during each song change?
Title: Re: 09.28.2013 - PCENGINEFX RADIO (currently in testing)
Post by: roflmao on September 28, 2013, 06:49:44 PM
I use MediaMonkey to listen to the stream and it updates the track info.
Title: Re: 09.28.2013 - PCENGINEFX RADIO (currently in testing)
Post by: Pcenginefx on September 28, 2013, 06:50:40 PM
Adding even more songs now (will update original post here in a few).
Song titles seem to only show up right now fine using WinAmp (it is a Shoutcast server). Not sure yet if I can get song titles to show up using other players yet.
I'm testing it on my end using the free iPad shoutcast app and it doesn't show song titles (boo).
Title: Re: 09.28.2013 - PCENGINEFX RADIO (currently in testing)
Post by: MotherGunner on September 28, 2013, 07:02:08 PM
Ah perfect. I have a WinAmp license so will switch. I was using WMP.
Edit: Confirmed. Works great! Thanks Aaron for doing this.
Title: Re: 09.28.2013 - PCENGINEFX RADIO (currently in testing)
Post by: esteban on September 28, 2013, 09:46:18 PM
Adding even more songs now (will update original post here in a few).
Song titles seem to only show up right now fine using WinAmp (it is a Shoutcast server). Not sure yet if I can get song titles to show up using other players yet.
I'm testing it on my end using the free iPad shoutcast app and it doesn't show song titles (boo).
BLAST FROM THE PAST! I can't believe I used to take pcefx radio for granted a million years ago. (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgs.png)
I'm glad it is back, Aaron. (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcds.png) (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgs.png) (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcds.png)
iPad/iPhone users: Artist info is displayed for me... I'm using FStream (an old iPhone-only app that I like, using it for years and years, but I'm willing to try suggestions, especially for a universal app):
(http://junk.tg-16.com/images/FStream.jpg)
Title: Re: 09.28.2013 - PCENGINEFX RADIO (currently in testing)
Post by: retroguy on September 29, 2013, 01:49:22 AM
Listening now. It works great with VLC. I think I found my new favorite radio station.
Title: Re: 09.28.2013 - PCENGINEFX RADIO (currently in testing)
Post by: munchiaz on September 29, 2013, 02:41:09 AM
This is so cool
Title: Re: 09.28.2013 - PCENGINEFX RADIO (currently in testing)
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on September 29, 2013, 04:29:02 AM
very VERY cool Aaron!! Thanks for this!
Any chance if this hits the 9 user limit that we would be able to help out with the costs?
Title: Re: 09.28.2013 - PCENGINEFX RADIO (currently in testing)
Post by: Arjak on September 29, 2013, 05:19:42 AM
YAY! I'm listening right now. :dance:
Title: Re: 09.28.2013 - PCENGINEFX RADIO (currently in testing)
Post by: turboswimbz on September 29, 2013, 06:17:26 AM
Excellent!!! Thanks!
Clicking as many banners as possible.
Title: Re: 09.28.2013 - PCENGINEFX RADIO (currently in testing)
Post by: Pcenginefx on September 29, 2013, 02:06:32 PM
(https://s18.postimg.cc/rfrz6uns9/PCEFXRadio.jpg)
I'm streaming the show from my Nokia Lumia 920 Windows Phone via Bluetooth to my car, which shows the song data :dance:
So the show as it sits right now costs me $75/year for 10 listener slots+96 kbps+5GB Cloud Storage. I'm not even hitting 1GB yet with all of the MP3's I've uploaded so far (I'm up to 11.5 hours worth of music), and 96 kbps sounds pretty damn good (even in my car). I can of course up the bitrate and or users at anytime for additional cost:
If anyone has any requests for NEC Console music not on the show, please let me know ASAP.
Also, I'm toying with the idea of having a day of the week JUST for playing JDK/Falcom music all day. Yay? Nay?
You can't go wrong with an all-Falcom/JDK day.
I heard a track from Bloody Wolf the other day and I was happy.
I request Gomola Speed and Timeball/Blodia if they aren't already in the mix.
FANTASY: unleashing all the PSG tunes that are found in the CD-ROM games. I don't think anyone has really done this (beyond a handful of games). So, basically, I'm asking for a miracle (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgs.png)
Title: Re: 09.28.2013 - PCENGINEFX RADIO (currently in testing)
Post by: Necromancer on September 30, 2013, 02:35:35 AM
Fark yeah! I'm so happy to see the radio return, and who'd say no to a special day for Falcom tunes?!? :dance:
+1 on Riot Zone music, and I'd also like to request some songs from Beyond Shadowgate and Gotzendiener. :mrgreen:
Title: Re: 09.28.2013 - PCENGINEFX RADIO (currently in testing)
Post by: geise on September 30, 2013, 04:20:52 AM
Very Awesome! Thanks for bringing this back! Very much appreciated. City Hunter has some nice music that I would love to have added.
Title: Re: 09.28.2013 - PCENGINEFX RADIO (currently in testing)
Post by: Punch on September 30, 2013, 04:28:09 AM
Whear's the redbook music?!?
Title: Re: 09.28.2013 - PCENGINEFX RADIO (currently in testing)
Post by: EvilEvoIX on September 30, 2013, 04:29:45 AM
Amazing effort.
Title: Re: 09.28.2013 - PCENGINEFX RADIO (currently in testing)
Post by: FiftyQuid on September 30, 2013, 04:59:46 AM
Is there a limit on how many times banners can be clicked? I know Google is sensitive to banners being spam clicked and it could possible mean AdSense being revoked if abused. Just curious. It's been a while since I used AdSense.
Title: Re: 09.28.2013 - PCENGINEFX RADIO (currently in testing)
Post by: Pcenginefx on September 30, 2013, 09:00:47 AM
Is there a limit on how many times banners can be clicked? I know Google is sensitive to banners being spam clicked and it could possible mean AdSense being revoked if abused. Just curious. It's been a while since I used AdSense.
I think it will have to be MUCH higher than what I'm getting right now to even appear on their radar. Feel free to click on the banners as much as you want - I'll let everyone know if it becomes an issue.
Title: Re: 09.28.2013 - PCENGINEFX RADIO (currently in testing)
Post by: Pcenginefx on September 30, 2013, 09:24:51 AM
So I just set up a "Falcom Radio Hour" which will currently play each evening at 7PM PST (8pm MDT / 10pm CDT / 11pm EDT; for listeners outside of the US, please use this TimeZone converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html).
To do a full-day of programming will take a bunch of work to set up, so may just limit it to scheduled radio hours. Show should start airing tomorrow (10/1/13).
I'll also see if I can get everyone's requests ripped and added to regular programming ASAP.
Title: Re: 09.28.2013 - PCENGINEFX RADIO (currently in testing)
Post by: Arkhan on September 30, 2013, 11:55:08 AM
I like it.
Are the little "Stay tuned to PCEFX radio" snips required?
I'd rather the music just keep going without interruptions, no matter how tiny.
Title: Re: 09.28.2013 - PCENGINEFX RADIO (currently in testing)
Post by: Pcenginefx on September 30, 2013, 12:39:03 PM
I can do very good imitations of the characters from Exile and Last Alert, so I'll most likely be starting there :)
Hahhahahaahaha! For the station ID's, make 'em a little louder, and perhaps add at least 2+ seconds of lead-in/lead-out (IMHO, this makes the transition from music --> ID less abrupt and creates a more enjoyable experience).
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BTW the Falcom hour won't be starting up tonight as planned due to other obligations.
We forgive you (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgs.png)
Title: Re: 09.28.2013 - PCENGINEFX RADIO (currently in testing)
Post by: Punch on October 01, 2013, 08:30:24 AM
I remember downloading a zip file with Last Alert dialog imitations... was that you Aaron? I hope it was because it was pretty funny :)
Title: Re: 09.28.2013 - PCENGINEFX RADIO (currently in testing)
Post by: Pcenginefx on October 01, 2013, 08:49:15 AM
I remember downloading a zip file with Last Alert dialog imitations... was that you Aaron? I hope it was because it was pretty funny :)
Yep, that sure was me ;) I also did a pre-recorded radio show interview between myself and "Sadler" from Exile..not sure if I ever made that available online.
Title: Re: 09.28.2013 - PCENGINEFX RADIO (currently in testing)
Post by: Pcenginefx on October 01, 2013, 07:43:25 PM
Just a side note, all of the music from the show is recorded directly from real consoles & games. Nothing has been recorded using emulation (photo below of my current high-tech setup) (https://s24.postimg.cc/ugp2r7ik5/WP_20131001_002.jpg)
Songs added as of 10.1.13: Bomberman Devil's Crush Keith Courage in Alpha Zones Parasol Stars Riot Zone Silent Debuggers
Title: Re: 09.28.2013 - PCENGINEFX RADIO (currently in testing)
Post by: roflmao on October 01, 2013, 08:32:08 PM
Beauty!
Title: Re: 09.28.2013 - PCENGINEFX RADIO (currently in testing)
Post by: esteban on October 02, 2013, 03:55:20 PM
Just a side note, all of the music from the show is recorded directly from real consoles & games. Nothing has been recorded using emulation (photo below of my current high-tech setup) (https://s24.postimg.cc/ugp2r7ik5/WP_20131001_002.jpg)
Songs added as of 10.1.13: Bomberman Devil's Crush Keith Courage in Alpha Zones Parasol Stars Riot Zone Silent Debuggers
That's awesome. I did this with analog gear in the 90's, on tape, but my recordings were never as clear and as warm as yours. (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgs.png)
Title: Re: 09.28.2013 - PCENGINEFX RADIO (currently in testing)
Post by: Pcenginefx on October 02, 2013, 04:20:37 PM
So all songs before 10.1.13 were the originals that I recorded back when the show was online....oh so many years ago.
The songs I just put up for the 10.1.13 update are "state of the art". After recording the TurboChip tracks, I not only normalized them for proper volume levels, but cleaned them up by removing the background track noise you get with TurboChip music, as well as corrected the left & right stereo channels to be properly balanced.
Title: Re: 09.28.2013 - PCENGINEFX RADIO (currently in testing)
Post by: SuperPlay on October 02, 2013, 11:17:35 PM
Nice :-)
Title: Re: 09.28.2013 - PCENGINEFX RADIO (currently in testing)
Post by: esteban on October 03, 2013, 12:54:00 AM
(http://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgs.png)
Title: Re: 09.28.2013 - PCENGINEFX RADIO (currently in testing)
Post by: PunkicCyborg on October 03, 2013, 03:39:15 AM
Listening to it this morning! Great so far, thanks a lot!
Title: Re: 09.28.2013 - PCENGINEFX RADIO (currently in testing)
Post by: Mathius on October 05, 2013, 01:57:31 PM
I'm rockin' out right now! Thanks Aaron. No PCFX radio show is complete without the legendary Dungeon Explorer. Those chiptunes are without a doubt my fave on the console.
Title: Re: 09.28.2013 - PCENGINEFX RADIO (currently in testing)
Post by: Pcenginefx on October 05, 2013, 02:23:05 PM
I'm rockin' out right now! Thanks Aaron. No PCFX radio show is complete without the legendary Dungeon Explorer. Those chiptunes are without a doubt my fave on the console.
No problem! I've been listening to it as well pretty much every day in my car on the way to work and it has brought back many good memories of playing the console when I was young. I still have more to add (as well as tweaks) to the show, so it isn't done yet.
Title: Re: 09.28.2013 - PCENGINEFX RADIO (currently in testing)
Post by: retrocalypse on October 08, 2013, 01:51:23 PM
Absolutely LOVE it. I've been hoping for a PCE only station as I play classic video game music in my store from open to close. Could you give me a link to donate to the cause? I'd like to stream this a few times a week to mix things up and I'd love to be able to contribute to the station's success.
Title: Re: 09.28.2013 - PCENGINEFX RADIO (currently in testing)
Post by: Pcenginefx on October 09, 2013, 09:12:18 AM
Absolutely LOVE it. I've been hoping for a PCE only station as I play classic video game music in my store from open to close. Could you give me a link to donate to the cause? I'd like to stream this a few times a week to mix things up and I'd love to be able to contribute to the station's success.
Too bad your store isn't in Seattle :( I'd for sure go visit it!
If you (or anyone) wish to donate to the cause beyond clicking on the ads found on this site, you can PayPal me at pcefx@pcenginefx.com. I currently support the site via ad revenue from this forum, as well as the tiny fraction I get from my YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/pcenginefx), but anything extra sent my way is very much appreciated.
Title: Re: 09.28.2013 - PCENGINEFX RADIO (updated 10.10.13)
Post by: Pcenginefx on October 10, 2013, 06:56:40 PM
Original post updated with tweaked layout, donation/support info, and most importantly times for the new FALCOM HOUR show!
Title: Re: 09.28.2013 - PCENGINEFX RADIO (updated 10.10.13)
Post by: Necromancer on October 11, 2013, 02:17:30 AM
Woot! Falcom right after lunch for me! :dance:
P.S. - If you're ever looking to do another special hour: T's Music. :mrgreen:
Title: Re: 09.28.2013 - PCENGINEFX RADIO (updated 10.10.13)
Post by: Pcenginefx on October 11, 2013, 08:32:58 AM
Please let me know if anyone would like a different time schedule for the Falcom Hour show. I just chose two random times during the day. If anything, I might move the 12pm show to 11am or 10am PST, but just let me know.
PS: Also, some of the tracks end abruptly on purpose. JDK liked to do that for a few songs.
Title: Re: 09.28.2013 - PCENGINEFX RADIO (updated 10.10.13)
Post by: esteban on October 11, 2013, 09:04:36 AM
Please let me know if anyone would like a different time schedule for the Falcom Hour show. I just chose two random times during the day. If anything, I might move the 12pm show to 11am or 10am PST, but just let me know.
PS: Also, some of the tracks end abruptly on purpose. JDK liked to do that for a few songs.
Not to repeat myself, but I like the idea of themed shows.
Being the sad, silly person I am, it might be nice if you (we) created playlists for other themes.
For example:
(1) The End: an hour of "Game Over" jingles. Oh, I suppose we could be gentler and include credit roll tunes. Or maybe just credit roll tunes.
(2) Cavern/Underground Maze Tunes: self-explanatory. NOTE: my favorite tunes, usually
(3) Egyptian-themed Stage Music: it might be difficult to fill an entire hour if we limit ourselves to PCE.
(4) Snow/Ice Stage Tunes: A favorite in the Esteban household.
(5) Ominous Tunes from the Abyss: the soundtrack that plays when you are standing on the precipice of a eternally black chasm. You stare down. Try as you might, you can't look away.
(6) ???
(7) MINIMALISM MUSICALISM: I like the bare-bones stuff. But an hour of it? Sure, why not? Veigues has some decent tunes, some if which are minimalistic (boss tune!)
(8) HEAVY ON THE PERCUSSION. Phil Collins was a drummer. I think. Anyway, he inspired this one.
(9) HIGH SCORE INITIALS: you get the idea. Alien Crush and Devil's Crush, for example, have excellent high score tunes.
I will stop now...
Title: Re: 09.28.2013 - PCENGINEFX RADIO (updated 10.10.13)
Post by: Punch on October 11, 2013, 03:40:40 PM
Will you put Double Dragon 2 if I donate? :pray:
Title: Re: 09.28.2013 - PCENGINEFX RADIO (updated 10.10.13)
Post by: Pcenginefx on October 11, 2013, 03:55:43 PM
Does the radio still work for anybody ?? I tried an Android Shoutcast app for my tablet with no luck...
I just tried and it didn't work for me (I haven't tried in a long time...many months, probably).
Title: Re: 09.28.2013 - PCENGINEFX RADIO (updated 10.10.13)
Post by: roflmao on May 28, 2014, 05:02:29 PM
:( Seems down for me too. I haven't listened to it in awhile, but that's because it was the *only* thing I was listening to for awhile and had heard the same songs too much. If it ever starts up again, it would be sweet if the community could somehow add to the library so the music would evolve from time to time.
Title: Re: 09.28.2013 - PCENGINEFX RADIO (updated 10.10.13)
Post by: NightWolve on May 28, 2014, 05:03:27 PM
Bah, I never even got to try it... :( The Falcom/Ys hour was a great idea. I've kinda been doing my own actually, small scale, just CD-DA and more like a jukebox though:
http://www.ysutopia.net/audio/mp3player.htm
Just finished my Best Of selections from Ys III and Ys IV. Will do Ys I&II next. After that, maybe Gate of Thunder, another awesome soundtrack I always loved. It's powered by Adobe Flash though which is going out of style on tablets sadly.