Bomberman Hero

Bomberman Hero

Author: Jameson Empire March 5, 2024 Duration: 1:01:15
barSILENCE: A Video Game Music Podcast
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[Episode 25] This month barSILENCE heading to Planet Bomber with the incredible planet and genre-hopping soundtrack to Bomberman Hero for the Nintendo 64 by Master of VGM, June Chikuma.

This versatile mix of Breakbeat, Drum & Bass, Acid House, and Trip Hop music come together perfectly in this soundtrack that has become legendary among fans of the game, and remains one of the very best on the Nintendo 64.

Take a listen dive in and enjoy this one-of-a-kind soundtrack that was way ahead of its time in 1998!

Tracklisting:

00:00:00 - Foehn (Bomberman Hero) [June Chikuma]

00:03:09 - Intro & Bomberman Hero

00:08:02 - Supplement (Bomberman Hero) [June Chikuma]

00:09:57 - Redial (Bomberman Hero) [June Chikuma]

00:13:07 - Monogenic (Bomberman Hero) [June Chikuma]

00:16:16 - Oropharynx (Bomberman Hero) [June Chikuma]

00:18:14 - Cell (Bomberman Hero) [June Chikuma]

00:21:23 - Dessert (Bomberman Hero) [June Chikuma]

00:24:33 - Realtor (Bomberman Hero) [June Chikuma]

00:27:42 - Fatidic (Bomberman Hero) [June Chikuma]

00:30:53 - Bomberman Hero & June Chikuma

00:34:17 - Wok (Bomberman Hero) [June Chikuma]

00:37:26 - Mimesis (Bomberman Hero) [June Chikuma]

00:40:36 - Tripod (Bomberman Hero) [June Chikuma]

00:43:45 - Spiral (Bomberman Hero) [June Chikuma]

00:46:54 - Landlord (Bomberman Hero) [June Chikuma]

00:50:04 - Beak (Bomberman Hero) [June Chikuma]

00:51:10 - Zip (Bomberman Hero) [June Chikuma]

00:54:20 - Milky (Bomberman Hero) [June Chikuma]

00:57:32 - Outro

00:59:27 - Unknown (Bomberman Hero) [June Chikuma]

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There's a particular magic in the way a great video game score can transport you, turning a sequence of pixels and code into a living, breathing world. barSILENCE: A Video Game Music Podcast is built on that very idea, offering a deep and thoughtful retrospective on the art form. Hosted by Jameson Empire, each episode is a dedicated exploration, peeling back the layers on iconic soundtracks and the composers who created them. You'll hear more than just the memorable melodies; the discussion digs into the historical context, the technical constraints of older hardware, and the creative decisions that gave these scores their lasting emotional power. Whether it's the sweeping orchestration of a classic RPG or the catchy chip-tune of a forgotten arcade gem, this podcast treats each subject with genuine appreciation and curiosity. Tuning in feels like rediscovering a favorite game through its soundtrack, often highlighting details you might have missed during play. It’s a journey for both lifelong fans and newcomers, a chance to either reconnect with a beloved score or be introduced to a masterpiece for the first time. In the end, barSILENCE is more than an analysis-it's an active celebration of how these compositions fight against the quiet, enriching our memories of the games and the moments we spent inside them.
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