Uploaded June 2019 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Dale and I were very glad to welcome Mike Richmond onto the show for this week's broadcast! Mike worked on Amiga music for games like Black Dawn (along with its upcoming Rebirth), but recently started composing all over again; this time with a Commodore 64. He's a wonderful example of the still thriving scene around 8-bit systems, and you can check out his work here:
mikerichmond.bandcamp.com
All future streams:
youtube.com/channel/UC9jf-ef67-A3H79fLoRDtoQ
Contact:
twitter.com/GreenT128
Audioboom:
audioboom.com/posts/7283951-bonus-live-mike-richmond-interview-07-06-19
Spotify:
open.spotify.com/show/0nt97mhg0PgE3pqUmDXmhC
iTunes:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sound-test/id1418674203?mt=2
Dale and I were very glad to welcome Mike Richmond onto the show for this week's broadcast! Mike worked on Amiga music for games like Black Dawn (along with its upcoming Rebirth), but recently started composing all over again; this time with a Commodore 64. He's a wonderful example of the still thriving scene around 8-bit systems, and you can check out his work here:
mikerichmond.bandcamp.com
All future streams:
youtube.com/channel/UC9jf-ef67-A3H79fLoRDtoQ
Contact:
twitter.com/GreenT128
Audioboom:
audioboom.com/posts/7283951-bonus-live-mike-richmond-interview-07-06-19
Spotify:
open.spotify.com/show/0nt97mhg0PgE3pqUmDXmhC
iTunes:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sound-test/id1418674203?mt=2
![THE SOUND TEST #16 - Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle (w/Grant Kirkhope) [COMPOSER INTERVIEW/PODCAST]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fO-ccUc9Y6U/mqdefault.jpg "THE SOUND TEST #16 - Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle (w/Grant Kirkhope) [COMPOSER INTERVIEW/PODCAST]
In 2017, Davide Soliani brought two of gamings most successful franchises together into a truly madcap marriage. Made up of Mario, perhaps the most famous face in the industry, and Ubisofts Raving Rabbids, who have dominated the party genre for a decade, Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is a turn-based love letter to each. As an important release for the Nintendo Switch, it demanded strength in every department. Therefore, the legendary Grant Kirkhope was a natural choice to take on its original soundtrack. Armed with a full orchestra and the determination to live up to such composers as Koji Kondo, Grant wrote a gorgeous, classical score. Together, we take a look at its production process, and some of the philosophies behind it.
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Also available on:
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Spotify
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Audioboom
(https://audioboom.com/posts/7079621-mario-rabbids-kingdom-battle-w-grant-kirkhope)
Twitch
(https://www.twitch.tv/videos/333583482)
Stitcher
(https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-sound-test?refid=stpr)
…and many more!
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![THE SOUND TEST Bonus - WipeOut (w/Tim Wright aka CoLD SToRAGE) [VISUAL VERSION]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ie3pg9-icrQ/mqdefault.jpg "THE SOUND TEST Bonus - WipeOut (w/Tim Wright aka CoLD SToRAGE) [VISUAL VERSION]
An alternate version of my BONUS interview with Tim Wright, also known as CoLD SToRAGE, with incredible visualisations by Laundry_Hamper!
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 this 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 addition to discussing the WipeOut series, our talk also includes insight on: Formula One, Thunder Truck Rally, Supertruck Racing, TT Superbike Legends, Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing, Slipstream GX, Table Top Racing, Pacer, No Escape, Krazy Ivan, Microcosm, the well-known Puggs in Space Amiga demo and more!
All music by CoLD SToRAGE, except:
Chemical Beats - The Chemical Brothers [Exit Planet Dust]
P.E.T.R.O.L. - Orbital [In-Sides]
Loops of Fury - The Chemical Brothers [Loops of Fury]
Afro Ride - Leftfield (feat. DJUM DJUM) [Leftism]
Know Where to Run - Orbital [The Middle of Nowhere]
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Spotify
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![THE SOUND TEST #01 - Stardew Valley (w/Eric Barone) [COMPOSER INTERVIEW / PODCAST]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ipxnN2HKcNs/mqdefault.jpg "THE SOUND TEST #01 - Stardew Valley (w/Eric Barone) [COMPOSER INTERVIEW / PODCAST]
This episode explores the varied sounds of Stardew Valley, along with input from its creator and composer, Eric Barone (also known as ConcernedApe).
Lee Tyrrell on Twitter:
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Eric Barone on Twitter:
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Spotify
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AudioBoom
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Twitch
(https://www.twitch.tv/videos/289573711)
Stitcher
(https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-sound-test?refid=stpr)
...and many more!
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![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.
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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
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and many more...
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#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")
