Composer Tips

Composer Tips

Author: Karl & Will Brueggemann April 25, 2022 Duration: 0:00

 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 tune, and composer and arranger Tyler Mire stops by for an intermission chat. Enjoy!


Tucked away in the world of gaming is a rich, often overlooked art form: the soundtracks that define our favorite digital adventures. Super Marcato Bros. Video Game Music Podcast, hosted by brothers Karl & Will Brueggemann, is a deep and affectionate dive into that very world. Each episode feels like a conversation with friends who are just as passionate about a classic dungeon theme as they are about the latest orchestral score. You’ll hear them unpack the layers of a composition, from the catchy melodies that get stuck in your head for decades to the complex harmonies and rhythms that drive the emotion of a scene. But it’s not just about the notes; they also explore how the technology of the time-the bleeps and bloops of early hardware or the sweeping production of modern consoles-shaped these iconic sounds. This podcast moves beyond simple nostalgia, offering thoughtful analysis that will change how you hear games. Whether you're a musician, a dedicated gamer, or simply someone who appreciates how music tells a story, there's a new discovery waiting in every discussion. A fresh episode arrives each Monday, ready to soundtrack your week with the best tunes from every generation of gaming.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 151

Super Marcato Bros. Video Game Music Podcast
Podcast Episodes
1997 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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It's time for a year spotlight! The year is 1997. And what a year it was. Enjoy this trip back in time to a very seminal and diverse year for the history of VGM!
Short Score: F-Zero [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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In this installment of "Short Score" Karl, Will & Marty FINALLY spotlight on the legendary soundtrack to F-Zero on the SNES! Enjoy!
Marcato Radio 36 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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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!
Marcato Classic: Bad Music 8 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Oh boy. It's the eighth installment of Bad Music! Karl & Will are once again punished with some of the worst video game music that was ever composed. Enjoy? Yeah, Enjoy!
Guest Host Takeover: Mega Man 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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It’s time for another installment of Guest Host Takeover! The podcast has been taken over by mystery guest hosts to discuss Mega Man 3!! You'll have to listen to find out who.....Enjoy!
New Release: Penny's Big Breakaway [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Hot off the presses! For the “New Release” category of episodes, Karl & Will shine a light on a just-released video game soundtrack. This time it’s the incredible, colorful score to “Penny’s Big Breakaway” by Tee Lopes a…
Marcato Radio 35 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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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!
Revisited: Sunsoft [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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In this nostalgic and fun episode, the guys revisit the topic (and largely the same playlist) they covered waaaay back on Episode 80: Sunsoft! Enjoy some of the best VGM ever composed!
Original Showcase: Galactic Shift! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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It’s back to back original showcases! This time around, Karl & Will share the brand new second album from collective Kinetic Vibe Mind, called Galactic Shift! This album is inspired by space, shoot-em-ups, and more. Kine…