Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2

Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2

Author: Jameson Empire February 6, 2024 Duration: 1:07:16

[Episode 24] This month barSILENCE is gearing up for a sonic showdown featuring the electrifying and industrofunky soundtrack of Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 on PC!

We’re listening to the musical genius of Frank Klepacki as we groove to this adrenaline-pumping and hard-hitting soundtrack that accompanies this best-selling real-time strategy game from Westwood Studios.

Released in 2000, Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2’s gameplay has remained a favorite among fans of the genre and this wickedly great soundtrack is the perfect backdrop for the chaos of World War 3.

Get the units ready and prepare yourself for this electro-metal meets funk masterpiece of war Command & Conquer style.

THE INVASION HAS BEGUN!

Tracklisting:

00:00:00 - Grinder (Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2) [Frank Klepacki]

00:02:26 - Intro: Background & Plot

00:06:29 - Ready The Army (Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2) [Frank Klepacki]

00:11:17 - Industrofunk (Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2) [Frank Klepacki]

00:14:26 - Motorized (Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2) [Frank Klepacki]

00:18:23 - Power (Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2) [Frank Klepacki]

00:22:18 - Red Alert 2: 2001 & Success

00:26:39 - 200 Meters (Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2) [Frank Klepacki]

00:30:46 - Jank (Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2) [Frank Klepacki]

00:34:29 - In Deep (Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2) [Frank Klepacki]

00:37:49 - Burn (Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2) [Frank Klepacki]

00:42:16 - Red Alert 2: Westwood Studios & Frank Klepacki

00:45:11 - Destroy (Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2) [Frank Klepacki]

00:50:13 - Blow It Up (Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2) [Frank Klepacki]

00:53:22 - Fortification (Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2) [Frank Klepacki]

00:57:18 - Hell March 2 (Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2) [Frank Klepacki]

01:00:59 - Outro

01:02:57 - Probing (Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2) [Frank Klepacki]

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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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