43 - Spencer Nilsen (Part 1)

[OverClocked PodCast]

This is the OverClocked PodCast, a weekly dose of video game music and conversation from OC ReMix.org! 

This week we explore the depths of creativity in Part 1 of Spencer Nilsen’s interview, learn about the early days of VGM jazz with an episode of Root Note, and keep that time signature swing going with a jazz-focused Playlist!

Direct Download: https://ia801500.us.archive.org/31/items/OverClockedPodcastEpisode43/OverClocked%20Podcast%20Episode%2043.mp3

Next week's Playlist: Spooky Music

ReMix ReWind:

• Não Está Sozinho - Final Fantasy IX (ToMo Club)
• Divinity - The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (Nostalvania)

In-Tune Interview with Spencer Nilsen (Part 1)

Songs used:

• Track 10 - Amazing Spider-Man vs. The Kingpin
• Title Screen - Ecco the Dolphin
• The Marble Sea - Ecco the Dolphin
• Act 1 Driving Stages 1- 5 - Batman Returns
• Collision Chaos (Good Future) - Sonic CD

Root Note with Karl Brueggemann: Jazz

• Grim Fandango - Mr. Frustration Man
• Benny Goodman - Sing Sing Sing
• Deja Vu (NES) - Title Theme
• Vegas Stakes - Golden Paradise
• Pebble Beach Golf Links - BGM 1
• Breath of Fire - Lively Mood
• Minnesota Fats - The Fine Draw
• Ace Attorney: Trials and Tribulations - The Fragrance of Dark Coffee
• Sam & Max Hit the Road - Outside Headquarters
• Sim City 3000 - Central Park Sunday
• Super Mario Bros. 2 - Overworld
• Super Mario 3D World - Hisstocrat
• Gran Turismo 5 - Strolling
• Voodoo Vince - Main Street
• Minnesota Fats - The Crooked Cue

The Playlist: Jazz Music

 

• Pleasantly Understated Credit Sequence - Sam & Max Hit the Road (M Disk Playlist Podcast)

• Furio Tigre - Swinging the Tiger - Turnabout Jazz Soul album (SquarEvil)

• Big Blue - Mario Kart 8 (Kyle JCRB)

• Grim Fandango - Video Games Live Level 5 (Mike)

• Sea of Serendipity: Lums of the Water (Glou Gloud) - Rayman Origins (Kyle not JCRB)

• Medici Tower - Skullgirls (Jeff)

• Investigation - Layton Brothers: Mystery Room (Carlos)

• Marionette Purple - Blaz Blue Cala mity Triggered (Sothen)

• Casino Night: Act 2 - Sonic Generations (Stephen)

• Decalburg - Paper Mario: Sticker Star (Bryan)

Bumper music:

• Late Night Sneakin' - HappyBivouac
• Jet Set Groove #3 - Hideki Naganuma
• S.E. Tape - SEGA
• Oldies But Happies - Hideki Naganuma
• The Concept of Love - Hideki Naganuma 
• Like It Like This Like That - Hideki Naganuma
• S.E. System01 - SEGA

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[classic_gamer_76]

Spencer Nilsen... really?

Dude, he's one of my favorite VGM composers of all time! Hell, he IS my favorite US VGM composer ever!

Can't wait to listen to the next part :3

[Eino Keskitalo]

I've always found the interviews with the experienced composers insightful and this one is no exception, can't wait for that second part! There were many wonderful things to hear in this part (Nielsen's background and attitude towards game development and specifics about Sega CD music development for instance), but I thought it was just great to hear him thump the table, I assume, when saying "analog world".

[OverClocked PodCast]

On 11/1/2016 at 9:25 AM, classic_gamer_76 said:

Spencer Nilsen... really?

Dude, he's one of my favorite VGM composers of all time! Hell, he IS my favorite US VGM composer ever!

Can't wait to listen to the next part :3

I was pretty stoked when he returned my email.  I think the next part is even more philosophical and educational than the first! 

11 hours ago, evktalo said:

I've always found the interviews with the experienced composers insightful and this one is no exception, can't wait for that second part! There were many wonderful things to hear in this part (Nielsen's background and attitude towards game development and specifics about Sega CD music development for instance), but I thought it was just great to hear him thump the table, I assume, when saying "analog world".

Yep, I take no credit for how good this interview was. I almost forgot to ask questions because I was so busy listening. And yes, Spencer Occasionally emphasized his points with some well-placed table thumps.  

- Stephen

[Eino Keskitalo]

Spooky playlist pick: Pinball Fantasies, the main in-game tune from the Stones 'n' Bones table:

 

[FenixDown]

I'm a bit behind on the podcast episodes. The first half of the Spencer Nilsen interview was among the better ones you've done so far, I'm looking forward to the rest of it. Pity I missed out on the playlist but SquarEvil submitted the track I was most likely to go with anyway so it worked out all the same.