Tales of Symphonica
A video game podcast where the music tells a story. Go in-depth on your favorite game music, composers, and more. Podcasts released monthly-ish.
Episodes
Alex and Lindsey get a chance to gush about their favorite VGM composer, Nobuo Uematsu. In this two part series, they'll explore the evolution of his career and find out what makes him a master of motifs. Part 1: Uematsu's early years up through Final Fantasy 6.
Tweet us @OfSymphonica or email us at talesofsymphonica@gmail.com with questions, additions, and corrections - we might just feature you in the new Free DLC segmen...
Lindsey and Alex discuss the world of underwater levels in video games. The good, the bad, and the ugly. And, of course, the incredible music that accompanies these levels. Join us as we walk through video game history’s best and worst water levels and listen to the soundtracks that bring them to life.
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Why does a NES game sound like a NES game? How is music even synthesized at all? Alex and Lindsey try to find an answer in the first part of this system-focused series.
Tweet us @OfSymphonica or email us at talesofsymphonica@gmail.com with questions, additions, and corrections - we might just feature you in Free DLC.
Big thanks to the people behind The Pudding for putting together this amazing waveworms website and visualizer: https:...
Dance along to the beat with Lindsey and Alex on this rhythm-game-focused episode.
Tweet us @OfSymphonica or email us at talesofsymphonica@gmail.com with questions, additions, and corrections - we might just feature you in the new Free DLC segment.
Songs played in order of Appearance:
- Tales of Symphonica Theme by Alex Pagano
- Free DLC Theme by Alex Pagano
- More than a Feeling by Lena Raine on Chicory
- Supper Woods by ...
Get full metal silly with Alex and Lindsey as they journey through their favorite gaming moments and music from 2021.
Songs played in order of Appearance:
- Tales of Symphonica Theme by Alex Pagano
- Results Theme on New Pokemon Snap by Hiroki Hashimoto
- It's Bugsnax! on Bugsnax by Kero Kero Bonito
- Pillow Leaf on Garden Story by Grahm Nesbitt
- Title Screen on Forza Horizon 5 by Ian Livingstone
- Old...
Alex and Lindsey dive into the history of game advertising, media, and awards ceremonies to find an answer to the question, "Does original VGM help sell games?"
Tweet us @OfSymphonica or email us at talesofsymphonica@gmail.com with questions, additions, and corrections - we might just feature you in the new Free DLC segment.
Here's the Nintendo Power episode detailing how to make the Mario Bros. theme in Mari...
For our second podcast, Lindsey and Alex discuss Mario Paint and the Mario Paint Composer and its impact on video games.
Tweet us at @OfSymphonica with questions, concerns, or corrections. Be the first to guess our clue for next episode and get a shout out!
Big thanks to Christoph Jacob for being our first interviewee, and check out his soundtrack to Revita at Revita (Early Access OST) | Christoph Jakob (bandcamp.com)
Songs Played in ...
Lindsey and Alex kick off the podcast with a deep dive into David Wise's monumental career.
Tweet us @OfSymphonica with questions, corrections, and requests. The first listener to guess our next episode's theme wins!
Check out David Wise's
- "Beached" single on his Bandcamp page
- Salamandos project with other ex-Rare composers
Songs played (in order of appearance):
- Tales of S...
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