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• Game Music, Television

  Hey Paisanos! It’s the Music of the Super Mario Bros. Super Show

  April 7, 2015 | Ryan Paquet | Comments Off on Hey Paisanos! It’s the Music of the Super Mario Bros. Super Show Share this Hey Paisanos! It’s the Music of the Super Mario Bros. Super Show

  

  After writing about the music of the Legend of Zelda cartoon, composed by Shuki Levy, I had to write about the music of the parent program, The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! It ran for a total of 52 episodes (65 if you add in the Zelda episodes) in Fall of 1989, and was shown in reruns for years to come.

  The music of the show has also become a fan favorite amongst Super Mario fans, myself included. The title theme song, ending theme, and background music score are all memorable. Come read my thoughts on the music of this classic Nintendo Live Action and Animated Series.

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• Demoscene, Game Music, Reviews

  Embrace the Darkness: Darkhalo – Phase Shift (Review)

  August 31, 2009 | Jameson Rhodes | 3 Comments Share this Embrace the Darkness: Darkhalo – Phase Shift (Review)

  

  After a long absence from the music scene with only a string of releases over the course of the past few years, Darkhalo (a.k.a. Josh Barnett) has triumphantly returned with a new full-length album called Phase Shift, his first release for the Mephtik netlabel. Mephtik is known for releasing music with a strong emphasis on demoscene flavor, and this album is no exception. Darkhalo has been well-known in demoscene circles since the late ’90s for his proficient takes on two opposing genres, ambient and drum ‘n’ bass.

  Phase Shift continues this tradition by balancing the album between chilled-out atmospheres and skittering in-your-face beats. With over an hour of music, it’s stacked with elements of ambient, DnB, house, breakbeat, and funk styles, all in a cohesive electronic package. Let’s get to the album!

  Read our advance review of Darkhalo’s Phase Shift after the jump. (more…)

• Demoscene, Game Music

  The Beginning of a New Phase: Interview With Demoscene Legend Josh “Darkhalo” Barnett

  August 29, 2009 | Jayson Napolitano | Comments Off on The Beginning of a New Phase: Interview With Demoscene Legend Josh “Darkhalo” Barnett Share this The Beginning of a New Phase: Interview With Demoscene Legend Josh “Darkhalo” Barnett

  

  Darkhalo is back in business. After nearly a decade without a formal music release, Darkhalo is releasing Phase Shift, a full-length release featuring his signature ambient, drum ‘n’ bass, and house music. His name has been known around the world in the demoscene, so I’m unbelievably excited to be hosting this release on the Mephtik Netlabel on September 1, 2009. Oh, and yes, it will be absolutely free.

  We were able to sit down with Josh to talk about his long absence from the music scene, his long-awaited comeback, and of course, music! We talk about everything from our disdain for the commercial music scene, to game music (including his love for the Silent Hill 2 soundtrack), to Phase Shift itself. Game music fans will be interested to know that the album features a remix of the boss tune from Super Mario Bros. 2, titled “Boss Rush [SMB2],” and it’s a lot of fun.

  Watch for our review of the album and it’s eventual release on Mephtik Netlabel next month. In the meantime, enjoy the lengthy interview and a sample from the album after the jump. (more…)

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