Justin from Radio Free Gamer has a write-up here, and will be doing a tribute at the end of his next show.
Nujabes Biography:
After Tsutchie, Nujabes was the second artist Shinichirō Watanabe chose to contribute to the background music and soundtracks of Samurai Champloo, an anime which blends a feudal Japan setting with modern anachronisms, especially in regards to hip hop culture.[1]
Passing:
On February 26th, 2010, Jun Seba was involved in a fatal car accident (the same day Japan experienced a 7.3 earthquake). He was 36 years old. His family had a private burial in Shimeyaka. Hydeout Productions has stated that although Nujabes has passed away, he left music behind to continue his legacy and will be released in the near future. http://e22.com/nujabes
[Source: Wikipedia]
Thursday March 18th Radio Lineup
8:00PM - Elder-Speek
Gavin, Mats, and Randy gather round the campfire and discuss this week’s big news. In the second half of the show, we discuss motion gaming in general and what we love, and don’t love, about what is in store for us in the foreseeable future.
Elder-Geek Issue 44: Move!
9:00PM - Centrifugal Force
Classic episode from the vaults of 2009! DJ Zing vows to return to 2010 with a completely redesigned website, and revamped show!
Until that time enjoy this episode of the best in non-stop European trance, hardcore, top 40, and many more!
Official Website: www.djzing.com
10:00PM - Remix Radio
B.Lee is back with another hard hitting episode for all.
Filled with the latest top 40 mixes and the news from the realm of gaming, this is one show that you do not want to miss.
B.Lee - Who is B.Lee Album (FREE Download)
B.Lee - Live in 3D (Free Download)
Gavin, Mats, and Randy gather round the campfire and discuss this week’s big news. In the second half of the show, we discuss motion gaming in general and what we love, and don’t love, about what is in store for us in the foreseeable future.
Elder-Geek Issue 44: Move!
9:00PM - Centrifugal Force
Classic episode from the vaults of 2009! DJ Zing vows to return to 2010 with a completely redesigned website, and revamped show!
Until that time enjoy this episode of the best in non-stop European trance, hardcore, top 40, and many more!
Official Website: www.djzing.com
B.Lee is back with another hard hitting episode for all.
Filled with the latest top 40 mixes and the news from the realm of gaming, this is one show that you do not want to miss.
B.Lee - Who is B.Lee Album (FREE Download)
B.Lee - Live in 3D (Free Download)
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
8bitx Presents: St. Patrick's Day Spectacular!!!
Bottoms up!Spend your St Patty's Day with the 8bitX Radio Network!!
We have a great lineup on Wednesday, March 17th!
Radio Free Gamer (7PM):
Kenley Kristofferson, host of the podcast Into the Score, will join us to discuss how Irish and Celtic music has influenced VGM, and why the two go so well together. It will be a great night, so be sure to join us live in the chat and share a round of Guinness!
8bit Extravaganza (9PM):
We go there, oh yes The Best & Worst games to play under the influence!! What a way to spend St Patty's Day with a live studio audience!
Episode site: http://www.8bitx.com/stpattysday/
Discuss this episode in the forums
Bottoms up!We have a great lineup on Wednesday, March 17th!
Radio Free Gamer (7PM):
Kenley Kristofferson, host of the podcast Into the Score, will join us to discuss how Irish and Celtic music has influenced VGM, and why the two go so well together. It will be a great night, so be sure to join us live in the chat and share a round of Guinness!
8bit Extravaganza (9PM):
We go there, oh yes The Best & Worst games to play under the influence!! What a way to spend St Patty's Day with a live studio audience!
Episode site: http://www.8bitx.com/stpattysday/
Discuss this episode in the forums
This Kicks off Wednesday March 17th @6PM with Average Joe Gamer. This is going to be a legendary night, you don't want to miss!
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Tommy Tallarico confirmed for March 24th
Photo: Jason Vaughn8bitX Press Release
Radio Free Gamer next Wednesday (March, 24th @ 7:00 PM EST) we're going to be joined by none other than Tommy Tallarico. Yes, that would be the co-founder of Video Games Live, G.A.N.G, and composer of an astonishing amount of games.
It's an absolute honor that he's going to be talking with both Justin Johnston and TenchuX over at Radio Free Gamer.
But wait... just us I thought... wouldn't it be a great idea to ask some questions?
So, during the interview there will be a special fan Q&A segment where we'll chose questions asked directly by you!
Now while Radio Free Gamer is typically live, the segment with Tommy Tallarico is going to be recorded earlier.
This Friday afternoon to be exact. I'm not going to be able to look through this thread or twitter and shuffle around questions at... lets say, after 12:01 PM this Friday.
One big point of discussion is going to be the upcoming Video Games Live concert in New Orleans at the Pontchartrain Center at 8 PM, April 1, 2010 with the Louisiana Philharmonic. (Tickets on Sale) :P
What's so important about this show is that it's being filmed for a NATION WIDE PBS SPECIAL! That's right, the whole country will get to experience just how awesome video game music is. This specific concert is a huge step forward in showing everyone just how valid of an art form video game music is. Tommy is currently working his butt off for the next three weeks preparing for it.
It doesn't end at this awesome Q&A with Tommy Tallarico!
We're also going to be covering the superb Donkey Kong Country 2 album (Serious Monkey Business) that was just released here on OCRemix! An album that itself is a groundbreaking achievement for the advancement of video game music.
I can already tell you that I will be asking Tommy what his thoughts are about fellow professionals David Wise, Grant Kirkhope, Robin Beanland making such an awesome contribution to the DKC 2 Album.
For those who want a little more insight into the Video Games Live experience I will have a feature article on www.elder-geek.com on what's looking like Thursday or Friday of next week. The article itself will also have a link to the interview in case you missed it airing live on Wednesday's Radio Free Gamer.
So there you have it!
Feel free to ask your questions the forums. You can also follow me on twitter...
http://twitter.com/TenchuX
...for updates. You can alternatively ask me your Tommy Tallarico question on there as well if you wish.
Thanks,
-TenchuX
Photo: Jason VaughnRadio Free Gamer next Wednesday (March, 24th @ 7:00 PM EST) we're going to be joined by none other than Tommy Tallarico. Yes, that would be the co-founder of Video Games Live, G.A.N.G, and composer of an astonishing amount of games.
It's an absolute honor that he's going to be talking with both Justin Johnston and TenchuX over at Radio Free Gamer.
But wait... just us I thought... wouldn't it be a great idea to ask some questions?
So, during the interview there will be a special fan Q&A segment where we'll chose questions asked directly by you!
Now while Radio Free Gamer is typically live, the segment with Tommy Tallarico is going to be recorded earlier.
This Friday afternoon to be exact. I'm not going to be able to look through this thread or twitter and shuffle around questions at... lets say, after 12:01 PM this Friday.
One big point of discussion is going to be the upcoming Video Games Live concert in New Orleans at the Pontchartrain Center at 8 PM, April 1, 2010 with the Louisiana Philharmonic. (Tickets on Sale) :P
What's so important about this show is that it's being filmed for a NATION WIDE PBS SPECIAL! That's right, the whole country will get to experience just how awesome video game music is. This specific concert is a huge step forward in showing everyone just how valid of an art form video game music is. Tommy is currently working his butt off for the next three weeks preparing for it.
It doesn't end at this awesome Q&A with Tommy Tallarico!
We're also going to be covering the superb Donkey Kong Country 2 album (Serious Monkey Business) that was just released here on OCRemix! An album that itself is a groundbreaking achievement for the advancement of video game music.
I can already tell you that I will be asking Tommy what his thoughts are about fellow professionals David Wise, Grant Kirkhope, Robin Beanland making such an awesome contribution to the DKC 2 Album.
For those who want a little more insight into the Video Games Live experience I will have a feature article on www.elder-geek.com on what's looking like Thursday or Friday of next week. The article itself will also have a link to the interview in case you missed it airing live on Wednesday's Radio Free Gamer.
So there you have it!
Feel free to ask your questions the forums. You can also follow me on twitter...
http://twitter.com/TenchuX
...for updates. You can alternatively ask me your Tommy Tallarico question on there as well if you wish.
Thanks,
-TenchuX
OC Remix's Donkey Kong Country 2: Serious Monkey Business Released!!
We here at the 8bitX Radio Network trumpet the newest album release from OC Remix. DKC2 Serious Monkey Business is a monumental feat, and features OC Remix regulars along side some of the industries most well known composers. If this is a sign to come, than we're in for a treat.
Do check out Justin's podcast over at Radio Free Gamer (RFG) who on World 2 Level 1 had the folks from OC Remix in an exclusive interview discuss this album!
World 2 Level 1 Episode mp3
RFG Podcast
Press Release from OverClocked Remix
After two and a half years, Donkey Kong Country 2: Serious Monkey Business is finally released!
Serious Monkey Business has been in the works since around November 1, 2007, when initial invitations were extended. Since that fateful beginning, artists have poured hundreds, if not thousands, of hours into the music until shaped into its final form of this album. It's with much gladness that finally Geoffrey Taucer and I are able to bring this album to fruition and to all the listeners out there.
Whether it be new age, trance, rock ballad, or orchestral, I hope this album offers something for the listener & perhaps in a genre the listener may not normally enthused to listen to. If so, then the album has accomplished its purpose, however small. As a co-director, I would like to see people explore the possibilities offered by music of various genres, and I think we have succeeded in putting together a melting pot album with a lot of accessibility.
So without further ado, bon appetit!
Download the torrent
Click for OC Remix siteDo check out Justin's podcast over at Radio Free Gamer (RFG) who on World 2 Level 1 had the folks from OC Remix in an exclusive interview discuss this album!
World 2 Level 1 Episode mp3
RFG Podcast
Press Release from OverClocked Remix
After two and a half years, Donkey Kong Country 2: Serious Monkey Business is finally released!
Serious Monkey Business has been in the works since around November 1, 2007, when initial invitations were extended. Since that fateful beginning, artists have poured hundreds, if not thousands, of hours into the music until shaped into its final form of this album. It's with much gladness that finally Geoffrey Taucer and I are able to bring this album to fruition and to all the listeners out there.
Whether it be new age, trance, rock ballad, or orchestral, I hope this album offers something for the listener & perhaps in a genre the listener may not normally enthused to listen to. If so, then the album has accomplished its purpose, however small. As a co-director, I would like to see people explore the possibilities offered by music of various genres, and I think we have succeeded in putting together a melting pot album with a lot of accessibility.
So without further ado, bon appetit!
Download the torrent
Sunday, March 14, 2010
8bitX Event: Pax East 2010
Jeff is the FN man.Pax East & 8bitX
In preparation for Pax East 2010, our very own Jeff (evilcanofjoy) has created these awesome badges on the left for the 8bitX Crew.
If you are at Pax East look for the cool kids wearing these badges, because 8bitX will be taking over.
Check out the badges from Jeff here
Need your suggestions
If you are from, have been, or will be in Boston, we need tourist activities for Will.
Will will be spending Friday & Saturday putting together a series of "Awesome things you could have done but were at PAX".
Suggest things for Will here
Jeff is the FN man.In preparation for Pax East 2010, our very own Jeff (evilcanofjoy) has created these awesome badges on the left for the 8bitX Crew.
If you are at Pax East look for the cool kids wearing these badges, because 8bitX will be taking over.
Check out the badges from Jeff here
If you are from, have been, or will be in Boston, we need tourist activities for Will.
Will will be spending Friday & Saturday putting together a series of "Awesome things you could have done but were at PAX".
Suggest things for Will here
Radio Free Gamer: World 2 Level 7 available
Episode Recap:
This week Tenchux and Justin reviewed the Goldeneye Source soundtrack! It features a bunch of great remixes of songs from the classic N64 FPS, Goldeneye 007.
Music Features:
Goldeneye Source Soundtrack
Backgound tracks during talking breaks were from "Star Fox"
K.K. Setlist - An Unfinished Animal Crossing Remix Project
Jeff Ramos' "Hideki Naganuma Tribute":
OneUp Studios "Club Game Music":
Subscribe to RFG Podcast | Itunes
Show notes & music download links:
http://www.8bitx.com/radiofreegamer/2010/03/show-notes-world-2-level-7.html
This week Tenchux and Justin reviewed the Goldeneye Source soundtrack! It features a bunch of great remixes of songs from the classic N64 FPS, Goldeneye 007.
Music Features:
Goldeneye Source Soundtrack
Backgound tracks during talking breaks were from "Star Fox"
K.K. Setlist - An Unfinished Animal Crossing Remix Project
Jeff Ramos' "Hideki Naganuma Tribute":
OneUp Studios "Club Game Music":
Subscribe to RFG Podcast | Itunes
Show notes & music download links:
http://www.8bitx.com/
Next Episode: ST Patty's Day Wednesday @ 7PM Eastern!
Saturday, March 13, 2010
8bit Extravaganza: Final Battle & Club Night podcast available
The Final Battle of our 32/64 bit Tournament is available on our podcast, as well as last week's show Club Night f/DJ Zing.
Club Night was also featured on Elder-Geek's website here.
Big thanks to OC Remix & the Street Fighter tribute album for the music of our first Club NIght.
32/64 Tournament Webpage & Credits
The Final Battle of our 32/64 bit Tournament is available on our podcast, as well as last week's show Club Night f/DJ Zing.
Club Night was also featured on Elder-Geek's website here.
Big thanks to OC Remix & the Street Fighter tribute album for the music of our first Club NIght.
32/64 Tournament Webpage & Credits
Next Episode: ST Patty's Day Spectacular Wednesday @ 9PM Eastern!
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Wed March 7th Lineup: Club Night!!
6:00 PM Eastern
Average Joe Gamer - roundtable discussion from the gaming realm between 3 guys, none of which are named Joe.
Episode #61
7:00 PM Eastern
Radio Free Gamer - World 2 Level 7!
Another exciting episode of hand-picked songs from various video game communities...
I hear tonight will feature some One Up Studios' very own Club Night!
All of which are available for FREE!
Thanks to Sara Hrkach for the images9:00PM Eastern
The 8bit Extravaganza - Club Night featuring DJ Zing!
DJ Zing stops by with his gear and spins nothing but video game music for 2 hours, our usual segments injected into this frenzy of strobe lights, thumping bass, and small white pills.
Official Club Night site - http://www.8bitx.com/clubnight/
Song Playlist - http://www.8bitx.com/clubnight/Music/Playlist.html
Artists Featured: Protrocity, Fishy, Sixto Sounds, Steffan Andrews, Suzumebachi, bLiNd, pixietricks, tefnek, Rayza, Dr. Manhattan, ffmusic dj, Disco Dan, and more...
Podcast!
Average Joe Gamer - roundtable discussion from the gaming realm between 3 guys, none of which are named Joe.
Episode #61
Radio Free Gamer - World 2 Level 7!
Another exciting episode of hand-picked songs from various video game communities...
I hear tonight will feature some One Up Studios' very own Club Night!
All of which are available for FREE!
Thanks to Sara Hrkach for the imagesThe 8bit Extravaganza - Club Night featuring DJ Zing!
DJ Zing stops by with his gear and spins nothing but video game music for 2 hours, our usual segments injected into this frenzy of strobe lights, thumping bass, and small white pills.
Official Club Night site - http://www.8bitx.com/clubnight/
Song Playlist - http://www.8bitx.com/clubnight/Music/Playlist.html
Artists Featured: Protrocity, Fishy, Sixto Sounds, Steffan Andrews, Suzumebachi, bLiNd, pixietricks, tefnek, Rayza, Dr. Manhattan, ffmusic dj, Disco Dan, and more...
Podcast!
Monday, March 8, 2010
8bit Extravaganza Presents: Club Night
Image courtesy of Sara HrkachBreak out the glowsticks, DJ Zing stops by the 8bitX Studios and breaks out the turntables for 2 hours of video game music mixing LIVE on the 8bit Extravaganza!
Artists Featured: Protrocity, Fishy, Sixto Sounds, Steffan Andrews, Suzumebachi, bLiNd, pixietricks, tefnek, Rayza, Dr. Manhattan, ffmusic dj, Disco Dan, more to come...
Check out the official Club Night Site: http://8bitx.com/clubnight/
Image courtesy of Sara HrkachArtists Featured: Protrocity, Fishy, Sixto Sounds, Steffan Andrews, Suzumebachi, bLiNd, pixietricks, tefnek, Rayza, Dr. Manhattan, ffmusic dj, Disco Dan, more to come...
Check out the official Club Night Site: http://8bitx.com/clubnight/
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Zelda makes it into the 8bitX Hall of Fame!!!
For 15 weeks The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time slayed it's competition, rendering 1/2 of it's dominant victories via shut-outs. Never challenged, a favorite to get into the Hall since the tournament was getting started, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time saw it's toughest competition yet. A rival of near equal dominance, a rival who's reputation permeated through all of video-game lore. Final Fantasy 7.
This is a dream match-up which storylines can be written from better weapon, main character, love interest, villian, mode of transportation, hero, and so on and so forth.
The war began on this night March 3rd 2010, and roughly 2 hours later fate would intervene, a shiny object glistened in the light with the hearts of those who had spent their lives with these games hung in the balance. She was swift with her decision, and as the coin landed on the heads, I hung mine.
"Ladies and gentlemen" I said with a regrettable smile, "It's HEADS, the winner of the 32/64 bit tournament is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time".
TenchuX writes in a poem during the battle:
I looked high to the clouds to see what was before us, when down from the sky descended Link of course... and with a right hand slash he took off Randy's head, and not a second later Justin was dead. I’m not sure if they made it to heaven, I am just glad two votes were lost for Final Fantasy VII.
This is a dream match-up which storylines can be written from better weapon, main character, love interest, villian, mode of transportation, hero, and so on and so forth.
The war began on this night March 3rd 2010, and roughly 2 hours later fate would intervene, a shiny object glistened in the light with the hearts of those who had spent their lives with these games hung in the balance. She was swift with her decision, and as the coin landed on the heads, I hung mine.
"Ladies and gentlemen" I said with a regrettable smile, "It's HEADS, the winner of the 32/64 bit tournament is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time".
TenchuX writes in a poem during the battle:
I looked high to the clouds to see what was before us, when down from the sky descended Link of course... and with a right hand slash he took off Randy's head, and not a second later Justin was dead. I’m not sure if they made it to heaven, I am just glad two votes were lost for Final Fantasy VII.
Wed March 3rd Lineup: Final Countdown!
6:00 PM Eastern
Average Joe Gamer - roundtable discussion from the gaming realm between 3 guys, none of which are named Joe.
Episode #61
7:00 PM Eastern
Radio Free Gamer - World 2 Level 6!
Another exciting episode of hand-picked songs from various video game communities... All of which are available for FREE!
9:00PM Eastern
The 8bit Extravaganza - 32/64 Bit Tournament FINAL BATTLE!!
Zelda Ocarina of Time vs Final Fantasy VII
Battle Website
Tournament Website
Tournament Rules
Discuss in the forums
Podcast!
Average Joe Gamer - roundtable discussion from the gaming realm between 3 guys, none of which are named Joe.
Episode #61
Radio Free Gamer - World 2 Level 6!
Another exciting episode of hand-picked songs from various video game communities... All of which are available for FREE!
The 8bit Extravaganza - 32/64 Bit Tournament FINAL BATTLE!!
Zelda Ocarina of Time vs Final Fantasy VII
Battle Website
Tournament Website
Tournament Rules
Discuss in the forums
Podcast!
32/64 Bit Tournament Final Battle Tonight!!
Tune in to the 8bit Extravaganza March 3rd @ 9PM Eastern to vote on the final battle!
Discuss this in the forums!
Tune in to the 8bit Extravaganza March 3rd @ 9PM Eastern to vote on the final battle!
Discuss this in the forums!
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
32/64 bit Tournament Final Battle Tomorrow!!
Tune in to the 8bit Extravaganza March 3rd @ 9PM Eastern to vote on the final battle!
Discuss this in the forums!
Tune in to the 8bit Extravaganza March 3rd @ 9PM Eastern to vote on the final battle!
Discuss this in the forums!
Monday, March 1, 2010
Justin weighs in on the Final Battle: Zelda Ocarina of Time vs Final Fantasy 7
This is a near-impossible decision. Both games are nostalgic, but in different ways.
The Zelda series has always stood as an example of simplicity and purity in storytelling: Link's adventures are modeled after Shigeru Miyamoto's childhood exploring woods and caves. This is the case for OoT, but we also see Link as an adult facing a very real threat from Ganon. The high point of this game, and the feature I remember most, is the gameplay. I'll always remember how to get through all the dungeons and beat all the bosses. The music was great as well.
Of course FF7 has a great (if not convoluted and poorly translated) plot, one of the best in video game history. Cloud is a complex character with some real issues (everyone he gets close to seems to die), and I've never been as motivated to defeat a villian as I have to beat Sephiroth. Cloud's struggle to find self-worth and a cause to fight for, the loss of Aerith, and the final confrontation with Sephiroth are all moments that I'll remember for the rest of my life. I definitely won't remember most of the intermediary moments and random battles, but that doesn't mean it's a bad game. And, of course, who doesn't get chills when they listen to the FF7 soundtrack and the numerous live performances and covers of it.
How am I supposed to decide here? Both stand out among the greatest games ever, and both envoke fond memories. This is seriously going to take a good deal of thought and reflection!
-Big Thanks to Justin from Radio Free Gamer for posting this in our forums!
Discuss in the forums
Tournament Website
The Zelda series has always stood as an example of simplicity and purity in storytelling: Link's adventures are modeled after Shigeru Miyamoto's childhood exploring woods and caves. This is the case for OoT, but we also see Link as an adult facing a very real threat from Ganon. The high point of this game, and the feature I remember most, is the gameplay. I'll always remember how to get through all the dungeons and beat all the bosses. The music was great as well.
Of course FF7 has a great (if not convoluted and poorly translated) plot, one of the best in video game history. Cloud is a complex character with some real issues (everyone he gets close to seems to die), and I've never been as motivated to defeat a villian as I have to beat Sephiroth. Cloud's struggle to find self-worth and a cause to fight for, the loss of Aerith, and the final confrontation with Sephiroth are all moments that I'll remember for the rest of my life. I definitely won't remember most of the intermediary moments and random battles, but that doesn't mean it's a bad game. And, of course, who doesn't get chills when they listen to the FF7 soundtrack and the numerous live performances and covers of it.
How am I supposed to decide here? Both stand out among the greatest games ever, and both envoke fond memories. This is seriously going to take a good deal of thought and reflection!
-Big Thanks to Justin from Radio Free Gamer for posting this in our forums!
Discuss in the forums
Tournament Website
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