Wibble - classic chip tunes podcast

[jboypacman]

Loved the shows! Can't wait for more.

[esteban]

3. More AMSTRD GnG tunes, please.

Um, that's the only tune there is unfortunately.

Damn. Well, I'm definitely interested in hearing more UK microcomputer stuff...

Heck, I even like the minimalist tunes from MegaZone (which sounds downright archaic compared to the stuff you are referring to).

Megazone is a classic. I used to love that game in the arcade.

The old-old-timers here are sick of me bringing up MegaZone as one of my favorite arcade games. It was at the local ice rink and I played it all the time. Sure, I loved the other games... but MegaZone was special.

There isn't enough love for MegaZone these days .

[sunteam_paul]

oh btw, I LOVE YOU sooo much for adding the SAVAGE tune in the 2nd show. now that is so one of the greatest tunes ever made. JEROEN @ its very best

and not just one of SAVAGE, no, sure the very BEST one!!!

I do lissen to this since ever the came game out and it never gets boring

There's something about the way that the bass kicks in at the start of that tune that makes it one of the best examples of C64 music. I think my favourite 64 tune is probably the Stormlord intro though, I'll no doubt play that on a later show.

[sunteam_paul]

[esteban]

Hey sunteam, I'll be downloading this newest episode shortly.... but first I have to wait for the final 800+ files of the HVSC to download onto my iPod.

Yes, your podcast inspired me to get a SID player for my iPod. I can't believe I didn't do this sooner.

ON TOPIC: Stormlord is, indeed, a wonderful tune.

[Tatsujin]

that banner tells me that there must be a great tune in it. i hope it is mute city

[sunteam_paul]

that banner tells me that there must be a great tune in it. i hope it is mute city

In that case there are 3 great tunes in it

[esteban]

Just finished listening!

Loved LED Storm (ZX Spectrum), which was new to me.

Also loved the Ninja Warriors track, since I had long since forgotten what the arcade tune sounded like. I love the voice in that! It has a quintessential 80's sound and feel to it.

The remix was interesting, too: quite "de-constructed" in the beginning. Kinda makes me wish the remix played around with things a bit more in the last half of the song.

[Tatsujin]

Just finished listening!

Loved LED Storm (ZX Spectrum), which was new to me.

then you have to LOVE the c64 version really much. especially the 2nd sub song of the alternate version.

pual, herwith i like to request that tune for one of the next shows

[Tatsujin]

that banner tells me that there must be a great tune in it. i hope it is mute city

In that case there are 3 great tunes in it

right

[sunteam_paul]

[esteban]

All right. Great stuff

I finally downloaded episode 5 last night and, this morning, I listened to it a few times (on repeat) as I grudgingly awoke.

1. I'm glad this is a themed episode. It's nice to have them every now and then.
2. I am particularly happy you chose some lesser-known tracks (SMS hidden stage, Amiga title screen, C64 original). Very nice tunes: The SMS tune was far more elegant than I remember it, the C64 SID (and remix) is mandatory since many folks here don't listen to SLAY Radio, and the Amiga tune--well, I had never heard it before.
3. On that note, I had never heard the Gameboy tune before, either.
4. 3, 2, 1... Let's Go! This track from LEO was a treat. It sounds like a Pet Shop Boys B-side (which is a good thing, as far as I am concerned).
5. The only way to have improved* on this episode: throw in a track, albeit Red Book, from PCE R-Type Complete!


*  I know this is an unpopular position to take.
** 3, 2, 1... Let's Go!

[sunteam_paul]

I would have loved to put a PCE CD track in, but i made the difficult decision to only use chip generated stuff. It's a bit restrictive sometimes as I really want to share some of the awesome CD Rom tunes, but I have to stick by it (with the exception of the remixes as they are 'extras').

[SignOfZeta]

I love the bonus at the end of the R Type episode. I agree, that was an great remix.

[esteban]

I would have loved to put a PCE CD track in, but i made the difficult decision to only use chip generated stuff. It's a bit restrictive sometimes as I really want to share some of the awesome CD Rom tunes, but I have to stick by it (with the exception of the remixes as they are 'extras').

I know, I know... and I agree with your decision to stick with chiptunes.