Uploaded January 2020 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Almost exactly a year on from my first conversation with Clark Aboud, I caught up with him again about his Slay the Spire remix EP - Reslain! It's always a pleasure to chat to Clark, and we also manage to spend some time discussing Kind Words and Factory Town. Both released since we last spoke, so it was great to hear a little on their development alongside lots of his insight on Slay the Spire: Reslain.
My first interview with Clark Aboud:
youtu.be/fyk7sExGYoQ
Lee Tyrrell on Twitter:
twitter.com/GreenT128
Clark Aboud on Twitter:
twitter.com/clarkaboud
Reslain on Bandcamp:
clarkaboudmusic.bandcamp.com/album/slay-the-spire-reslain
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iTunes
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Almost exactly a year on from my first conversation with Clark Aboud, I caught up with him again about his Slay the Spire remix EP - Reslain! It's always a pleasure to chat to Clark, and we also manage to spend some time discussing Kind Words and Factory Town. Both released since we last spoke, so it was great to hear a little on their development alongside lots of his insight on Slay the Spire: Reslain.
My first interview with Clark Aboud:
youtu.be/fyk7sExGYoQ
Lee Tyrrell on Twitter:
twitter.com/GreenT128
Clark Aboud on Twitter:
twitter.com/clarkaboud
Reslain on Bandcamp:
clarkaboudmusic.bandcamp.com/album/slay-the-spire-reslain
Also available through:
Audioboom
audioboom.com/posts/7482210-bonus-slay-the-spire-reslain-kind-words-factory-town-w-clark-aboud
Spotify
open.spotify.com/show/0nt97mhg0PgE3pqUmDXmhC
iTunes
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sound-test/id1418674203?mt=2
Sticher
stitcher.com/podcast/the-sound-test?refid=stpr
and many more!
Pledge to patreon.com/_secretcave to help support The Sound Test's second season, and unlock backdated episodes of its LIVE version (and other content)!
![THE SOUND TEST #15 - Super Meat Boy 5th Anniversary (w/RIDICULON) [COMPOSER INTERVIEW / PODCAST]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/X7NghyKwwWQ/mqdefault.jpg "THE SOUND TEST #15 - Super Meat Boy 5th Anniversary (w/RIDICULON) [COMPOSER INTERVIEW / PODCAST]
When Super Meat Boy hit its fifth anniversary, and saw new ports for fresh consoles, the decision was made to give it a musical respray. After Danny Baranowsky, who wrote the games original OST, and Team Meat had parted ways, RIDICULON became the obvious choice for the job. Along with David Scattle Scatliffe and Laura Shigihara, the four composed music that stood on its own and reinterpreted the tone of gameplay. Here, Jon Evans and Matthias Bossi (who together form RIDICULON) join me to discuss Super Meat Boys 5th Anniversary soundtrack.
This episode follows up last weeks, which features Danny Baranowskys perspective on his original SMB score.
Lee Tyrrell on Twitter
(https://twitter.com/GreenT128)
RIDICULON on Twitter
(https://twitter.com/PlanetRidiculon)
Team Meat on Twitter
(https://twitter.com/SuperMeatBoy)
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Audioboom
(https://audioboom.com/posts/7070183-super-meat-boy-5th-anniversary-w-ridiculon)
Twitch
(https://www.twitch.tv/videos/330638784)
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...and many more!
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![THE SOUND TEST #11 - GoldenEye 007 (w/Grant Kirkhope) [COMPOSER INTERVIEW / PODCAST]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XP6ix0V6F7g/mqdefault.jpg "THE SOUND TEST #11 - GoldenEye 007 (w/Grant Kirkhope) [COMPOSER INTERVIEW / PODCAST]
As the N64s third bestselling title, GoldenEye 007 needs no introduction. Its probably the most influential first-person shooter of all time, and still shows up in lists covering the best of its genre. The games music sails through famous Bond themes and motifs with a cool, electronic edge suited to every step of spy work. A collaborative effort between Grant Kirkhope, Graeme Norgate and Robin Beanland, GoldenEye 007s soundtrack was one of the first to show the new capabilities of the N64. Unfortunately, I was unable to schedule interviews with Graeme or Robin, but Grants back on The Sound Test to offer more of his insight!
Lee Tyrrell on Twitter
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Grant Kirkhope on Twitter
(https://twitter.com/grantkirkhope)
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...and many more!
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![Crash n Burn OST - Steve Collett (aka Steve Rockett) [ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YGjUsp0E-YU/mqdefault.jpg "Crash n Burn 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 Crash n Burn!
After a respectable career in VGM, Steve Collett eventually had some of his music licensed for use in MotoGP: Ultimate Racing Technology 2. His band, V8 Pack, had a perfect sound for hi-octane racing games, and their album - At the Earths Core - worked brilliantly with the fast-paced action. So, in a very short space of time, Steve composed music in the same style for Crash n Burn; this time written specifically for the game.
Check the chat replay for LIVE unique insight from Steve himself!
1. My Life as an Airbag (0:00)
2. Way to Go, Way to Die (3:40)
3. Under the Hood (7:04)
4. Born to Lose It (9:58)
5. Incinerator (13:20)
6. Spitting Teeth (16:49)
7. Truck Load of Freaks (20:33)
8. Gimme Speed (24:01)
9. Stoned (26:55)
10. M.O.F.O. Son of a Bitch (30:19)
11. M.O.FO. [Censored] (32:43)
All tracks composed and performed by Steve Collett (aka Steve Rockett).
This album is available as disc three 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
Crash n Burn is discussed in 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 #CrashnBurn")
![The Italian Job: L.A. Heist OST - Steve Collett (aka Steve Rockett) [ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Z5Z9hgTfo10/mqdefault.jpg "The Italian Job: L.A. Heist 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 The Italian Job: L.A. Heist!
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 driving 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 funkier route for 2003s The Italian Job: L.A. Heist. Matching the mood of the game itself, Steves Italian Job OST is a clever mix of guitars and electronics, with a distinctly 70s flavour!
Check the chat replay for LIVE unique insight from Steve himself!
1. Opening (0:00)
2. Menu (3:15)
3. My Name is Charlie Croker (4:38)
4. Midtown Meet (7:38)
5. The IDs Looked Beautiful (9:46)
6. Revenge is Such a Powerful Motivator (12:01)
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 #ItalianJob #TheItalianJob")
![THE SOUND TEST 2 -#12- Racing Special (w/Steve Collett, Ian Livingstone & TDK) [INTERVIEW / PODCAST]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_5gS3sr1nas/mqdefault.jpg "THE SOUND TEST 2 -#12- Racing Special (w/Steve Collett, Ian Livingstone & TDK) [INTERVIEW / PODCAST]
EDITORS NOTE:
This is a new upload to correct issues with the previous videos audio. If youd like to access the LIVE chat from this podcasts original broadcast (featuring Steve, Ian, TDK and other game audio legends), you can find it here:
https://youtu.be/WIglCYb6vHg
From the oldest arcade cabinets, racing games have been incredibly popular. They’ve revved their way through just about every console and computer chip imaginable, and drifted around every audio innovation with ease. What was once a dedicated and focused profession has widened in scope, especially since the introduction of licensed music and the ever-increasing prevalence of orchestral instrumentation.
For this racing special, I spoke to three of the genre’s most prolific professionals. Firstly, from Lowrider Sound, I’m joined by Steve Collett, an industry legend, who has composed for series like MotoGP, curated licensed soundtracks and worked extensively in sound design. However, MotoGP later had bespoke soundtracks by Ian Livingstone, first credited in the racing genre on Formula 1 1999. Since then, Ian has received an Ivor Novello award, and helped set the tone for five further games in the series, alongside many others. While Ian wrote music for F1 through the first half of the 2010s, sound effects were handled by none other than Mark Knight – also known as TDK. Yet, Mark is no stranger to providing his own compositions for various racers, starting in 1995 with Cyberspeed before taking the F1 reigns himself twenty years later.
Lee Tyrrell on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/GreenT128
Lowrider Sound (Steve Collett) on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/lowridersound
Ian Livingstone on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/ianliv
TDK on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/TDK_Chiptune
Special thanks to Ollie for his awesome work on the intro/visuals! Also, all credit to Dima Karelitch for the footage used.
Also available through:
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Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/0nt97mhg0PgE3pqUmDXmhC
Stitcher
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#VGM #Racing #MotoGP #F1 #VideoGameMusic")
![MotoGP: Ultimate Racing Technology 2 OST - V8 Pack - At the Earths Core [ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/aoGxlpBlfmk/mqdefault.jpg "MotoGP: Ultimate Racing Technology 2 OST - V8 Pack - At the Earths Core [ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK]
HIGH-QUALITY DOWNLOAD:
https://greentearooms.bandcamp.com/album/the-collett-collection-motogp-2-speed-kings-the-italian-job-crash-n-burn-more
V8 Packs entire album, At the Earths Core, which was licensed for use in MotoGP: Ultimate Racing Technology 2.
Steve Collett - V8 Packs lead singer, guitarist and songwriter - was already a respected VGM composer, writing for numerous SNES and Game Boy classics. At the time, he was best known as Steve Rockett, and licensing music from his band was an interesting twist on his established career. After MotoGP 2, Steve went on to provide wholly original music to other Climax Racing titles, and many more, even going so far as to take on a similar rock/metal sound for 2004s Crash n Burn.
Check the chat replay for LIVE unique insight from Steve himself!
1. 10-4 Rocker (0:00)
2. Gasoline Overlord (2:54)
3. Metropolis (6:41)
4. Fastback Reptile Combo (9:53)
5. Chrome Rider (13:33)
6. Firebird (16:32)
7. Doug McClure (20:04)
8. Devils Dice (23:19)
9. Power Up (26:52)
10. Sabretooth (30:07)
11. 5700ccs (32:52)
All tracks composed and performed by V8 Pack:
Steve Collett (aka Steve Rockett) - Guitars and Vocals
Luke Smith - Guitars
Adam Dean - Bass
Steve Jones - Drums
Steve Mahoney - Bass on album
Neil Cooper - Drums on album
This album is available as disc one 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
At the Earths Core is discussed in 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 #V8Pack #MotoGP #MotoGP2")
