Super Marcato Bros. Video Game Music Podcast
A podcast which shares, discusses and analyzes the best in video game music from all different generations. Topics of discussion include: composition, melody, harmony, chords and rhythm, as well as technical aspects, such as hardware limitations and production. Enjoy a new episode every Monday!
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Episodes
- 155
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Beloved Composers: flashygoodness
In this delightful episode, Karl & Will celebrate the incredibly entertaining and emotional music of flashygoodness! Known for soundtracks such as Tower of Heaven and Rivals of Aether, this chiptune…
Mon 12 Sep 2022
Community Spotlight: Columbia Class of 22
In this special and unique episode, Karl & Will celebrate the wonderful group of composers, Will included, that recently completed their 'Music Composition For The Screen' program at Columbia Colleg…
Mon 29 Aug 2022
Marcato Radio 29
It's time for another installment of Marcato Radio! Once again, it's another non-stop collection of outstanding video game music. Some tracks you've heard before, and some you have not. Enjoy!
Sun 14 Aug 2022
Marcato Classic: Bad Music 7
Oh boy. It's the seventh installment of Bad Music! Karl & Will are once again punished with some of the worst video game music that was ever composed. Enjoy?
Sun 31 Jul 2022
Drums Part 2!
It’s Part 2 of Karl & Will’s focus on drums in VGM! For this second part, the guys share some outstanding tracks featuring real, performed drums. They also present a special, in-depth segment that pr…
Sun 17 Jul 2022
Drums Part 1!
In this hard-hitting first of a two-parter, Karl & Will explore some VGM tracks that feature outstanding drums! For part 1, the guys focus on fake drums, from the NES all the way to the Gamecube. Al…
Sun 03 Jul 2022
Catching Up: Summer Fun
In this laidback and conversational episode, Karl & Will catch up and talk about what's been going on with their lives lately, chat about an exciting 2022 video game they're super excited about, and …
Sun 19 Jun 2022
Revisited: The Castlevania NES Trilogy
In this episode, Karl & Will revisit some of the best VGM ever composed: Castlevania 1-3 on the NES! Enjoy!
Mon 06 Jun 2022
Marcato Radio: Community Showcase Edition
Marcato Radio returns! In this special installment, the first half of the playlist consists of VGM picks from the discord community, and the second half consists of original tracks by a handful of ta…
Sun 22 May 2022
Marcato Classic: Kirby and the Forgotten Land
In this episode, Karl & Will return to their classic format to spotlight on the amazing new score to Kirby and the Forgotten Land! The guys discuss how this delightful score balances continuing the …
Sun 08 May 2022
Composer Tips
In this very special episode, Karl & Will share some insights and tips on composition! Will shares a segment about melody, Karl shares a full recorded documentation of his process of composing a tun…
Sun 24 Apr 2022
Reflections: VGM CON 2022
In this casual episode, Karl, Will & Marty reflect on the previous weekend at VGM CON 2022 and all the fun that was had! The guys share a few tastes of some killer performances, and also a few marca…
Sun 10 Apr 2022
Deep Dive: Cold Man
In this unique and contrasting episode, Karl & Will dive deep into ONE piece of video game music! They explore one of their favorite tracks, Rockman & Forte's "Cold Man", and its theory, structure, …
Sun 27 Mar 2022
Discord Discotheque: 90s
In this nostalgic and fun episode, Karl & Will present the first installment of a series called Discord Discotheque! These episodes feature playlists consisting of tracks suggested by the Marcato Di…
Sun 13 Mar 2022
Series Spotlight: Sonic the Hedgehog
In this exciting and momentous new episode, Karl & Will dive into the music of the long-running, beloved yet quirky Sonic series! The guys explore some musical highlights of the Sonic games, as well…
Mon 28 Feb 2022
Prelude to a New Era
The Bros have returned! Just a few days after their 10th Anniversary! In this exciting transitional episode, Karl & Will discuss a bit more about the future direction of the podcast, present a Great…
Sun 13 Feb 2022
Episode 500: A Super Marcato Bros Celebration!
It's the 500th Episode of the Super Marcato Bros. Video Game Music Podcast!! Unbelievable! Karl & Will present a fittingly massive celebration to honor the past ten years of the podcast, their partne…
Sun 09 Jan 2022
Episode 499: Original Showcase 20
It's time for another installment of Original Showcase! These episodes, done once a season, are when the guys share their own original music they have composed for various projects and albums. Enjo…
Sun 02 Jan 2022
Episode 498: I Can't Believe It's Not VGM!
In this very exciting and special episode, Karl & Will for the second time share an awesome playlist of...Non VGM that fans of VGM would love! This collection of hidden gems was the result of weeks …
Mon 27 Dec 2021
Episode 497: Landstalker
In this exciting episode, Karl & Will focus on the masterful and unique music of Landstalker! This Genesis score, composed by Motoaki Takenouchi, is one of the most impressive the system ever saw. E…
Sun 19 Dec 2021
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