Uploaded April 2019 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
FULL EPISODE:
youtu.be/9bFWUn3DhBk
Christopher Larkin is easily the composer who was most requested by Sound Test listeners for an appearance in season two. Fortunately, Christopher was on board and then some. Not only did he provide a full episode's worth of background on Hollow Knight, but he also gives detailed insights about his work on indie titles like Expand and Outfolded for a different edition entirely. A truly innovative, thoughtful and talented composer, The Sound Test's second season is greatly improved by his input. Seems the show's listeners know what they're talking about!
Lee Tyrrell on Twitter: twitter.com/GreenT128
Christopher Larkin on Twitter: twitter.com/composerlarkin
The Sound Test Season 1: audioboom.com/channels/4966905
FULL EPISODE:
youtu.be/9bFWUn3DhBk
Christopher Larkin is easily the composer who was most requested by Sound Test listeners for an appearance in season two. Fortunately, Christopher was on board and then some. Not only did he provide a full episode's worth of background on Hollow Knight, but he also gives detailed insights about his work on indie titles like Expand and Outfolded for a different edition entirely. A truly innovative, thoughtful and talented composer, The Sound Test's second season is greatly improved by his input. Seems the show's listeners know what they're talking about!
Lee Tyrrell on Twitter: twitter.com/GreenT128
Christopher Larkin on Twitter: twitter.com/composerlarkin
The Sound Test Season 1: audioboom.com/channels/4966905
![THE SOUND TEST 2 - #08 - Sea of Thieves (w/Robin Beanland) [COMPOSER INTERVIEW / PODCAST]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/d7-we73CdNo/mqdefault.jpg "THE SOUND TEST 2 - #08 - Sea of Thieves (w/Robin Beanland) [COMPOSER INTERVIEW / PODCAST]
Sea of Thieves is a multiplayer pirate adventure complete with sailing, cutlasses, sea monsters and even interactive shanties. Though given a cartoonish and playful feel, as is often the case with Rare, its creation and continued evolution are taken very seriously. That’s exemplified in Sea of Thieves’ music, which uses an arsenal of intriguing instruments in its authentic sound. In fact, its composer, Robin Beanland, received an Ivor Novello award in 2019 for his inventive OST. But its strength, and clever use of generative elements, are to be expected from Robin – a Rare mainstay who cut his teeth on Killer Instinct before writing immensely popular scores like Conker’s Bad Fur Day.
After leaving a huge Robin Beanland-shaped hole in my first series of VGM podcasts, I was particularly eager to speak to him for ST2. As a result, this is only the first of two appearances, with the second covering his output on the Nintendo 64.
Lee Tyrrell on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/GreenT128
Robin Beanland on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/TheRealBeano
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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...
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![Coolpunk Paradise [ONE-NIGHT VGM]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/e9xs7egzAO8/mqdefault.jpg "Coolpunk Paradise [ONE-NIGHT VGM]
In 1999, as mankind prepared to enter a new millennium, Hypnospace was the height of cool. Not only did it allow you to surf a network of interesting and creative pages, but it also operated as you slept. Such amazing technology has only slipped into obscurity today thanks to the infamously tragic Mindcrash event and, since, weve had to be content with dreams as our only source of sleeptime entertainment.
When it was thriving, Hypnospace was home to a number of fleeting cultural phenomenons. Everyone who grew up in the 90s remembers Coolpunk; the icy, soda-fuelled musical genre that froze all our hearts as Y2K loomed. Of course, we all know what happened to Fre3zer, but I never stopped believing in the power of Coolpunk. Sure, I got into the Fungus Scene and still like to drip when I can, but this is my reminder of a simpler time, when all youve gotta gotta worry about is being colder than the rest, and making sure to chill it right.
DOWNLOAD HERE:
https://greentearooms.bandcamp.com/album/one-night-vgm-vol-1
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/GreenT128
Patreon:
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#Coolpunk #HypnospaceOutlaw #Hypnospace")
![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.
Lee Tyrrell on Twitter
(https://twitter.com/GreenT128)
Grant Kirkhope on Twitter
(https://twitter.com/GrantKirkhope)
Also available on:
iTunes
(https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sound-test/id1418674203?mt=2)
Spotify
(https://open.spotify.com/show/0nt97mhg0PgE3pqUmDXmhC)
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]
Lee Tyrrell on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/GreenT128
CoLD SToRAGE on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/CoLDSToRAGE
Also available through:
Audioboom
https://audioboom.com/posts/7634994-bonus-wipeout-and-more-w-tim-wright-aka-cold-storage
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/0nt97mhg0PgE3pqUmDXmhC
iTunes
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sound-test/id1418674203?mt=2
Sticher
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and many more!
Pledge to https://patreon.com/_secretcave to help support The Sound Tests second season, and unlock backdated episodes of its LIVE version (and other content)!
#VGM #VideoGameMusic #WipeOut #CoLDSToRAGE")
![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:
https://twitter.com/GreenT128
Eric Barone on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/ConcernedApe
Also available on:
iTunes
(https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sound-test/id1418674203?mt=2)
Spotify
(https://open.spotify.com/show/0nt97mhg0PgE3pqUmDXmhC)
AudioBoom
(https://audioboom.com/posts/6942574-stardew-valley-w-eric-barone)
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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