Jump in and explore the music of Super Mario Bros, in all of its 8-bit glory. We discuss the surprising power of video game music, the technology and innovation that drove it, and the creative process that led to this 1985 classic.
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Jul 2024
Star Trek the Original Series - the Music (Part IV)
Our final look at the music of Star Trek puts us in the position of the show's music editors and composers. With so many classic episodes to get through, how did they stretch their music budget to cover an entire season? The music of Sol Kaplan, Joseph Mullendore, Gerald Fried an ... Show More
57m 39s
Jul 2023
Star Trek the Original Series - the Music (Part II)
Before making it to air, Star Trek had not one, but two pilots scored by Alexander Courage. Once the first season finally went into production, it took five composers to pull it off. This episode explores the musical, financial and creative realities of 1960s television music pro ... Show More
56m 11s
Aug 2023
The Legend of Zelda: Tones of the Kingdom
The original Zelda game featured three melodies that would come to define the franchise: the Secret Unlocked Sound, the Treasure Chest sound, and the classic Zelda theme. Throughout the series, these melodies have been transformed again and again. Each version reflects the hardwa ... Show More
33m 31s
Nov 2023
Tune Tech: Distortion, sequencers, Auto-Tune, and more
From electric guitars to samplers to drum machines and beyond, the music we love is only possible thanks to the technology used to create it. In many ways, the history of popular music is really a history of technological innovation. In this episode, we partnered with BandLab to ... Show More
26m 48s
Mar 2024
Eternal Sunshine of Ariana Grande's Mind
Sidestep the gossip and focus on the music in Ariana Grande’s latest album Eternal Sunshine. The music is an exercise in nostalgia: 70s Disco, 90s R&B, and 00s pop and dance music. As she moves through the musical past, her lyrics tear through past relationship. But it's the way ... Show More
44m 52s
Dec 2023
Mario Z - Ash - Supra Riddim (Club Edit 2024)
"Embark on an exhilarating sonic journey with my remix of Ash's 'Supra Riddim' This larger-than-life reinterpretation elevates the original track to new dimensions, weaving a tapestry of pulsating beats, captivating melodies, and innovative soundscapes. The fusion of Ash's infect ... Show More
3m 53s
Apr 2024
Mario Z Feat Mentissa Mamma Mia (Club Edit)
As the music builds and the energy intensifies, Mario Z effortlessly transports listeners to a euphoric state, where worries fade away and only the music matters. With its infectious hooks and seamless transitions, this remix has all the makings of a dancefloor favorite, guarante ... Show More
3m 42s