Gran Turismo: Spec 1

Gran Turismo: Spec 1

Author: Jameson Empire September 6, 2022 Duration: 0:00

[Episode 6] This month barSILENCE is on track and hitting the apex full throttle with music from the first two games in the Gran Turismo series!

We’re listening to the music of the Japanese release featuring the blazing guitars and mega percussion of Masahiro Andoh, the jazz-infused grooves of Isamu Ohira, and the electronic beats from Jason Page’s Western release.

Let’s hit the pedal to the metal!

Track Listing:

00:00:00 - Welcome Back, GT (Gran Turismo 2) [Isamu Ohira]

00:04:24 - City (Gran Turismo) [Isamu Ohira]

00:05:57 - Mitsubishi Garage (Gran Turismo) [Isamu Ohira]

00:07:49 - Qualify - Results (Gran Turismo) [Jason Page]

00:08:50 - Car Shop - Honda & Acura (Gran Turismo) [Jason Page]

00:15:26 - Moon Over The Castle (Gran Turismo) [Masahiro Andoh]

00:21:08 - Get Closer (Gran Turismo) [Masahiro Andoh]

00:27:30 - Poker Face (Gran Turismo 2) [Isamu Ohira]

00:28:52 - The Drift Of Air Ver.2 (Gran Turismo 2) [Isamu Ohira]

00:32:35 - From The East (Gran Turismo 2) [Isamu Ohira]

00:35:52 - Blade (Gran Turismo 2) [Masahiro Andoh]

00:39:44 - Call of the Wild (Gran Turismo 2) [Masahiro Andoh]

00:44:20 - Hot Tin Root (Gran Turismo 2) [Masahiro Andoh]

00:50:25 - The "Real" Motorious City (Gran Turismo 2) [Isamu Ohira]

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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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