![ST2 -#14- LucasArts: History (w/George Sanger, Clint Bajakian & Peter McConnell) [INTERVIEW/PODCAST] @TheSoundTest](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kMAUg-Is_NU/maxresdefault.jpg)
Uploaded January 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Founded in 1982, LucasArts are among the best known and best loved game developers of the past four decades. Following on from my previous episode, this podcast is the second part of a dedicated LucasArts triple-bill. This time, I explore the company’s history, with returning guests Clint Bajakian and Peter McConnell. While Clint and Peter both proved invaluable to LucasArts through the 90s, and beyond, it’s an honour to also be joined by George “The Fat Man” Sanger, a true VGM veteran with many more appearances to come in this season.
Lee Tyrrell on Twitter:
twitter.com/GreenT128
George Sanger on Twitter:
twitter.com/TheMightyFatMan
Clint Bajakian on Twitter:
twitter.com/ClintBajakian
Peter McConnell on Twitter:
twitter.com/PeterNMcConnell
Also available through:
Audioboom
audioboom.com/channels/4966905
iTunes
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sound-test/id1418674203?mt=2
Spotify
open.spotify.com/show/0nt97mhg0PgE3pqUmDXmhC
Stitcher
stitcher.com/podcast/the-sound-test?refid=stpr
and many more...
Early access, unedited interviews, LIVE shows and more:
patreon.com/_secretcave
#VGM #VideoGameMusic #LucasArts #SoundTest
Founded in 1982, LucasArts are among the best known and best loved game developers of the past four decades. Following on from my previous episode, this podcast is the second part of a dedicated LucasArts triple-bill. This time, I explore the company’s history, with returning guests Clint Bajakian and Peter McConnell. While Clint and Peter both proved invaluable to LucasArts through the 90s, and beyond, it’s an honour to also be joined by George “The Fat Man” Sanger, a true VGM veteran with many more appearances to come in this season.
Lee Tyrrell on Twitter:
twitter.com/GreenT128
George Sanger on Twitter:
twitter.com/TheMightyFatMan
Clint Bajakian on Twitter:
twitter.com/ClintBajakian
Peter McConnell on Twitter:
twitter.com/PeterNMcConnell
Also available through:
Audioboom
audioboom.com/channels/4966905
iTunes
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sound-test/id1418674203?mt=2
Spotify
open.spotify.com/show/0nt97mhg0PgE3pqUmDXmhC
Stitcher
stitcher.com/podcast/the-sound-test?refid=stpr
and many more...
Early access, unedited interviews, LIVE shows and more:
patreon.com/_secretcave
#VGM #VideoGameMusic #LucasArts #SoundTest
![ST2 -#14- LucasArts: History (w/George Sanger, Clint Bajakian & Peter McConnell) [INTERVIEW/PODCAST]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kMAUg-Is_NU/mqdefault.jpg "ST2 -#14- LucasArts: History (w/George Sanger, Clint Bajakian & Peter McConnell) [INTERVIEW/PODCAST]
Founded in 1982, LucasArts are among the best known and best loved game developers of the past four decades. Following on from my previous episode, this podcast is the second part of a dedicated LucasArts triple-bill. This time, I explore the company’s history, with returning guests Clint Bajakian and Peter McConnell. While Clint and Peter both proved invaluable to LucasArts through the 90s, and beyond, it’s an honour to also be joined by George “The Fat Man” Sanger, a true VGM veteran with many more appearances to come in this season.
Lee Tyrrell on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/GreenT128
George Sanger on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/TheMightyFatMan
Clint Bajakian on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/ClintBajakian
Peter McConnell on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/PeterNMcConnell
Also available through:
Audioboom
https://audioboom.com/channels/4966905
iTunes
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sound-test/id1418674203?mt=2
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/0nt97mhg0PgE3pqUmDXmhC
Stitcher
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-sound-test?refid=stpr
and many more...
Early access, unedited interviews, LIVE shows and more:
http://patreon.com/_secretcave
#VGM #VideoGameMusic #LucasArts #SoundTest")
![THE SOUND TEST Trailer - Tim Wright (aka CoLD SToRAGE) [WipeOut & more!]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kMRm_0Re_QY/mqdefault.jpg "THE SOUND TEST Trailer - Tim Wright (aka CoLD SToRAGE) [WipeOut & more!]
An extract from an upcoming BONUS interview with Tim Wright, also known as CoLD SToRAGE!
Tim has worked on several racing games in his time, but is possibly best known in the genre for his original WipeOut music. I spoke to him about his audio and composition for various racers in an expansive interview, which approaches two hours in length. Due to the level of detail Tim fit into the conversation, I eventually decided to release it as its own BONUS edition (instead of including it in the full ST2 Racing Special).
In this clip, you can hear a great little story about recording monster trucks for the PS1s Thunder Truck Rally. In addition to discussing the WipeOut series and Thunder Truck Rally, our full talk also includes insight on: Formula One, Supertruck Racing, TT Superbike Legends, Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing, Slipstream GX, Table Top Racing, Pacer, No Escape, Krazy Ivan, Microcosm and even the well-known Puggs in Space Amiga demo!
FULL EPISODE:
https://youtu.be/2CGhBLHfP_M
Lee Tyrrell on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/GreenT128
CoLD SToRAGE on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/CoLDSToRAGE
#VGM #VideoGameMusic #WipeOut #CoLDSToRAGE")
![SOUND TEST #06 - Donkey Kong Country (w/David Wise, Eveline Novakovic & Grant Kirkhope) [INTERVIEW]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lZpnNsb5HLA/mqdefault.jpg "SOUND TEST #06 - Donkey Kong Country (w/David Wise, Eveline Novakovic & Grant Kirkhope) [INTERVIEW]
Donkey Kong Country is home to some of VGMs most iconic and enduring tracks. From its first game to its very latest, Tropical Freeze, music has been as important to the series as the tight platforming it scores. Over the years, a number of top composers have made their mark on DKC — including David Wise, Eveline Novakovic and Grant Kirkhope. All three can be heard in this episode, which covers over twelve separate games!
NOTE: Yep, I mispronounce lauded in this; rather than have it keep me up at night, Ill just leave this little note. Thanks for listening!
Lee Tyrrell on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/GreenT128
David Wise on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/David_Wise
Eveline Novakovic on Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eveline_Fischer
Grant Kirkhope on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/grantkirkhope
Also available on:
Audioboom
(https://audioboom.com/posts/6974343-donkey-kong-country-w-david-wise-eveline-novakovic-and-grant-kirkhope)
iTunes
(https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sound-test/id1418674203?mt=2)
Spotify
(https://open.spotify.com/show/0nt97mhg0PgE3pqUmDXmhC)
Twitch
(https://www.twitch.tv/videos/303500099)
Stitcher
(https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-sound-test?refid=stpr)
...and many more!
Pledge to my Patreon to help support The Sound Test, and next years second series.
(https://www.patreon.com/_secretcave)")
![Speed Kings OST - Steve Collett (aka Steve Rockett) [ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mPJ0nY67uGw/mqdefault.jpg "Speed Kings OST - Steve Collett (aka Steve Rockett) [ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK]
HIGH-QUALITY DOWNLOAD:
https://greentearooms.bandcamp.com/album/the-collett-collection-motogp-2-speed-kings-the-italian-job-crash-n-burn-more
All of Steve Colletts music for Speed Kings!
Steve Collett (aka Steve Rockett) is well-known in the VGM world for a string of interesting SNES and Game Boy soundtracks. But, he later worked extensively on racing games, kicking off with his band - V8 Pack - contributing licensed music to MotoGP: Ultimate Racing Technology 2. Unlike his rock and metal inspired tracks for MotoGP, and eventually Crash n Burn, he took a more electronic route for 2003s Speed Kings. Matching the intensity of the game itself, Steves Speed Kings OST is a energetic journey through a wide variety of sounds.
1. Chemical Strain (0:00)
2. Speed Kings (2:26)
3. Hambusters (3:42)
4. Live and Let Break (6:24)
5. Across the Sea (8:43)
6. Country Beats (10:57)
7. Funk Express (13:18)
8. Brass Beats (15:39)
9. Bridge Spin (18:07)
10. Mountain Pass (21:28)
11. Fresh Air (24:00)
12. Death Valley (25:55)
13. Dune Drive (29:11)
All tracks composed and performed by Steve Collett (aka Steve Rockett).
This album is available on disc two of a four disc compilation - The Collett Collection - which brings together Steve Colletts music for six different driving games, and more!
https://greentearooms.bandcamp.com/album/the-collett-collection-motogp-2-speed-kings-the-italian-job-crash-n-burn-more
The Sound Tests Racing Special, an in-depth documentary podcast with Steve Collett, Ian Livingstone and TDK:
https://audioboom.com/posts/7675236-st2-12-racing-special-w-steve-collett-ian-livingstone-and-tdk-composer-interview-podcast
#VGM #SpeedKings")
![Grabthars Hammer [ONE-NIGHT VGM]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nDhhoUr9lZE/mqdefault.jpg "Grabthars Hammer [ONE-NIGHT VGM]
The first in a (hopefully) ongoing series of one-night compositions.
This piece is heavily inspired by Amiga MODs; particularly the work of Ben Daglish and TDK. Although clearly made in a modern DAW, and using all sorts of effects that were impossible on the Amiga, I did attempt to bare the four monophonic channels limit in mind throughout the whole piece. Theres a lot of layering going on, but really this could be convincingly translated to the Amiga!
Notably, except for some hi-hats creeping in at the end, I was particular eager to have a single, simple snare as the only percussion. There arent even any kicks; just two basses!
DOWNLOAD HERE:
https://greentearooms.bandcamp.com/album/one-night-vgm-vol-1
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/GreenT128
Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/_secretcave")
![SOUND TEST 2 -#13- LucasArts: Star Wars (w/Paul Webb, Clint Bajakian & Peter McConnell) [INTERVIEW]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nRHlPRQPWZ4/mqdefault.jpg "SOUND TEST 2 -#13- LucasArts: Star Wars (w/Paul Webb, Clint Bajakian & Peter McConnell) [INTERVIEW]
No movie franchise has made a bigger impact on gaming than Star Wars, which boasts well over a hundred separate releases for practically every system that has ever existed. Adaptations of the much loved original trilogy, and its later sequels, have grown in sophistication with each passing year.
Since LucasArts was founded in 1982 by George Lucas himself, its connection to Star Wars runs deep. Therefore, their releases have always been celebrated as authentic and rich expansions on established lore, through loving storylines, varied gameplay and, naturally, incredible audio.
To help explore the franchise’s early days, I spoke to Paul Webb – best known for his work on Super Star Wars. From there, you can’t discuss the further growth of LucasArts through the 90s, and on into the naughties, without Clint Bajakian – and Peter McConnell – who both also composed for Indiana Jones. Between the four of us, we’ll cover the sound of Star Wars adaptations from the Nintendo Entertainment System up to the PlayStation 1 and PCs, when CD audio took over from chiptune.
Lee Tyrrell on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/GreenT128
Paul Webb on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnjH9x3SebfYp8SjobQ7eng
Clint Bajakian on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/ClintBajakian
Peter McConnell on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/PeterNMcConnell
Special thanks to Ollie for his awesome work on the intro/visuals!
Also available through:
Audioboom
https://audioboom.com/posts/7738823-st2-13-lucasarts-part-1-star-wars-w-paul-webb-clint-bajakian-peter-mcconnell-composer
iTunes
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sound-test/id1418674203?mt=2
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/0nt97mhg0PgE3pqUmDXmhC
Stitcher
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-sound-test?refid=stpr
and many more...
Early access, unedited interviews, LIVE shows and more:
http://patreon.com/_secretcave
#VGM #VideoGameMusic #LucasArts #StarWars
Footage attributions & thanks:
Rama & Musée Bolo
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:IMB_PC-IMG_7277.jpg
Lucas Walter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oE2ZVhHwxAU
Jordan Van Dyk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgIXYdzOWxs
World of Longplays
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnsGbd8WMNg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FX3B8yC38U
Scott Manley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gd9EzfF3Mqg
Silenig
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sDdCNU8Tz0
Randomised Gaming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yp1Dri-X0xY
Steel Banana
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgTTMsj-K38")
![Mutant Camels [MOBILE OPPRESSION PALACE]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/npb4DPGm2Do/mqdefault.jpg "Mutant Camels [MOBILE OPPRESSION PALACE]
Mobile Oppression Palaces cover of Return of the Mutant Camels by Ben Daglish, itself an arrangement of a traditional Peruvian composition.
Rest in peace, Ben.
Available for FREE download here:
https://greentearooms.bandcamp.com/album/chanticleer-hegemony
Original version:
https://youtu.be/2nSf1InMU6g
Ben Daglish interview:
https://youtu.be/EsQXihcNUM4")
![THE SOUND TEST Bonus - LIVE Mark TDK Knight Interview (06/11/20) [RETROSPECT]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/o4aZPu6bbKM/mqdefault.jpg "THE SOUND TEST Bonus - LIVE Mark TDK Knight Interview (06/11/20) [RETROSPECT]
TDKs a regular name on my show, and one of the contributors to ST2, so its fantastic to welcome him back to The Sound Test. This time, we catch up about his latest album - Retrospect - currently available through https://marktdkknight.bandcamp.com !
This interview was part of a larger LIVE show, which was unfortunately blocked from YouTube. You can find it in full through the platforms below:
Audioboom
https://audioboom.com/posts/7724831-live-06-11-20-weekly-vgm-radio-podcast-peripherals-special
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/0nt97mhg0PgE3pqUmDXmhC
iTunes
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sound-test/id1418674203?mt=2
Stitcher
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-sound-test?refid=stpr
Discord:
https://discord.gg/xeMfzWy
Contact:
https://twitter.com/GreenT128
The Sound Test on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/thesoundtest/
Original episodes of The Sound Test LIVE, with Dale Fowler, are available through Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/_secretcave")
