Category: jazz fusion

KVGM “The Last Wave” (4/20/25)

KVGM “The Last Wave” (4/20/25)

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Do you hear that sound? Can you feel it? The cool ocean breeze in your hair, the salt on your tongue. It’s the smooth crash of KVGM “The Last Wave”, with your host, Hammock. A biweekly VGM podcast bringing you the jammiest video game music from all your favorite composers and consoles. Sit back, relax, and get ready to catch…the Last Wave.

It’s 4/20, my dudes and dudettes, and you know what that means? It’s time to EXTRA max out and relax all cool to 45-ish minutes of jams!

Playlist

Stroll – M.U.T.S. Music Studio
(Hissatsu Chikannin II, PC)

Sparkling Mermaid Princess – Kenichi Okuma
(Welcome to Pia Carrot!! 3, Sony PlayStation 2)

Hamsterwalk – Nobuhiko Isa
(Brilliant Hamsters!, Nintendo 3DS)

Item Shop – Tsukasa Tawada
(Pokémon Shuffle, Nintendo 3DS)

Move – Y. Araki
(Turf Hero, Super Famicom)

ShadowMoonNight – ALVINE
(Kizuna Kirameku Koi Iroha, Sony PlayStation 4)

Title – Unknown
(Sudoku, Sony PlayStation Portable)

Cool Breeze Melody (Summer Theme) – Hikoshi Hashimoto
(Zutto Issho: With Me Everytime…, Sony PlayStation)

Gentle Light – Junpei Fujita
(Samurai Jupiter, PC)

MY HOME (Arranged) – Kenichi Arakawa
(Viper-V12, PC-98)

Special Request

Tower Block (Unreleased) – Noriko Matsueda
(Tobal No. 1, Sony PlayStation)

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KVGM “The Last Wave” (4/6/25)

KVGM “The Last Wave” (4/6/25)

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Do you hear that sound? Can you feel it? The cool ocean breeze in your hair, the salt on your tongue. It’s the smooth crash of KVGM “The Last Wave”, with your host, Hammock. A biweekly VGM podcast bringing you the jammiest video game music from all your favorite composers and consoles. Sit back, relax, and get ready to catch…the Last Wave.

We’re all over the place this week on the Last Wave, with jams from every corner of the gaming world. If you’re a fan of music in general, be sure to check us out…we’ve got something for everybody, including your mom.

Playlist

Is It “Domingo” Today? – Konami Kukeiha Club and Jun Irie
(F-1 Spirit: 3D Special, MSX2+)

Gravure Mode – 父山域人
(3D Custom Girl, PC)

Main Theme – Kazumi Totaka
(Digicam Print Channel, Nintendo Wii)

Thoroughbredy to Go – Tetsuya Ozono
(Breeding Stud ’99, Sony PlayStation)

High Humidity – Ichinoryu Uehara
(NO,THANK YOU!!, PC)

Just Smokin’ – Ryuji Nishida
(Accel World VS Sword Art Online: Millennium Twilight, Sony PlayStation 4)

Edit Mode – Waichiro Ozaki
(Groove Adventure Rave: Fighting Live, Nintendo GameCube)

Harbor City – Kensuke Inage
(FabStyle, Nintendo 3DS)

Into a Shallow Dream – Kenichi Okuma
(Welcome to Pia Carrot!! 3, Sony PlayStation 2)

Ending -Realized – – Masashi Yano
(Tobi Tsukihime, PC)

Special Request

A Ghost’s Pumpkin Soup…for Pumpkin Hill – Tomoya Ohtani and Hunnid-P
(Sonic Adventure 2, Sega Dreamcast)

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KVGM “The Last Wave” (12/31/23)

KVGM “The Last Wave” (12/31/23)

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Do you hear that sound? Can you feel it? The cool ocean breeze in your hair, the salt on your tongue. It’s the smooth crash of KVGM “The Last Wave”, with your host, Hammock. A biweekly VGM podcast bringing you the jammiest video game music from all your favorite composers and consoles. Sit back, relax, and get ready to catch…the Last Wave.

It’s the eve of the new year, the calm before the storm, and what better what to bring in the ensuing chaos than with 45 minutes of maximum jammage. We’ve got everything from PS2 detective jams to stock production music to fashion design sophisti-bops and of course, a little funky chess title screen music to the party started in the right way.

Playlist

High Score – Joost Egmond
(The Apprentice, Philips CDi)

BGM 24 – Shunichi Shigematsu
(Triangle Again 2, Microsoft Xbox)

Title – Kenichiro Iwasaki
(Wii Chess, Nintendo Wii)

BGM 21 – Konami Kukeiha Club
(Tennis no Oujisama: Doubles no Oujisama – Girls, Be Gracious!, Nintendo DS)

Activity – Dynamedion
(Imagine: Fashion Designer, PC)

Starting – Energy Field and Soshi Hosoi
(Sekai no Subete: Two of Us, Sony PlayStation 2)

Club Catamaran – Network Music Ensemble
(Jack Nicklaus’ Turbo Golf, TurboGrafx CD)

London Underground Blues – Masahiko Hataya
(Digital Holmes, Sony PlayStation 2)

BGM 11 – Naoto Ishikawa
(Ouka ~Kokoro Kagayakaseru Sakura~, Sony PlayStation 2)

Credits – Unknown
(Greco Kara no Chousenjou! Kanji no Yakata to Obake-Tachi: Shougaku 1 Nensei, Nintendo 3DS)

Special Request

Ezuke 0 – Kohichi Tanaka and James Matsumura
(Aqua World: Umi Monogatari, 3DO)

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KVGM “The Last Wave” (12/12/21)

KVGM “The Last Wave” (12/12/21)

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Do you hear that sound? Can you feel it? The cool ocean breeze in your hair, the salt on your tongue. It’s the smooth crash of the Last Wave on KVGM with your host, Hammock, bringing you thirty minutes of the best video game jams(z) from all your favorite composers and consoles, each and every week from our beachside studio in sunny Aqua City Island. Sit back, relax, and get ready to catch…the Last Wave.

Welcome to the new KVGM website, where you can download tracks directly from the page, listen in, still access everything cool, and while the request line contact form is no longer available, we are always still taking requests at kvgmradio@gmail.com. Send us an e-mail with a favorite track of yours and we’ll play it on the show. This week, tennis is prevalent but also horse racing, escaping jobs, kangaroo fury, and city simulation with heart and soul. 

Playlist

BGM 16 – Takanori Masuko
(Umihara Kawase BaZooKa!, Nintendo Switch)

Fusionistic Mystic – Phrase It Differently
(Cities: Skylines, PC)

Stage 1 – Boudewijn Pelt, Remon Vos and Jeroen Petrick
(Kang Fu, Amiga)

A Chance of Success – Unknown
(Roland Garros 2005: Powered by Smash Court Tennis, Sony PlayStation 2)

 Staff Roll – Yuichi Hirose
(Vattroller X, Game Boy Advance)

Song 4 – Joshua Hudes
(Salary Man Escape, Sony PlayStation 4)

Breeding Charts – Akito Nakatsuka and Naoto Ishida
(BS SatesupuDX 4, Super Famicom)

Ending – Richard Jacques
(Virtua Tennis 2009, Microsoft Xbox 360)

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KVGM “The Last Wave” (11/28/21)

KVGM “The Last Wave” (11/28/21)

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Do you hear that sound? Can you feel it? The cool ocean breeze in your hair, the salt on your tongue. It’s the smooth crash of the Last Wave on KVGM with your host, Hammock, bringing you thirty minutes of the best video game jams(z) from all your favorite composers and consoles, each and every week from our beachside studio in sunny Aqua City Island. Sit back, relax, and get ready to catch…the Last Wave.

From everyone here at the KVGM studio, happy belated Thanksgiving and let’s celebrate by jamming out to one of our favorites here, Katsuhiro Hayashi, as well as some train stations simming, English learning fun, dirty visual novel action, and of course, a special request from a virtual casino. And tomorrow is Cyber Monday, which is not only a day to celebrate androids, but you can receive 25% off your order and free shipping at MANSCAPED.com when you use the promo code KVGM.


Playlist

Lila Maim ~ Something I Need – Katsuhiro Hayashi
(Eternal Melody, Sega Saturn)

In School – Artistic Concepts
(Heartwork ~ Symphony of Destruction, PC)

Menu – Yousuke Yasui
(Eitango Target 1900 DS, Nintendo DS)

Girl’s Prayer – Ryo Kawakami
(Armed Blue Gunvolt, Nintendo 3DS)

Training Mode (Stage 2) – Kenichi Hirata
(Othello Shiyouyo, Arcade)

Osaka – Norihiro Furukawa
(Densha de Go! Pocket: Yamatesen-hen, Sony PlayStation Portable)

Track 6 – Unknown
(Takamizawa Kyousuke Nekketsu!! Kyouikukenshu, FM Towns)

Ending – Unknown
(Nyan Nyan Nyanko no Nyan Collection, Game Boy Advance

Special Request

BGM 1 – Joe Down Studio
(Virtual Casino, Sega Saturn)

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KVGM “The Last Wave” (11/21/21)

KVGM “The Last Wave” (11/21/21)

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Do you hear that sound? Can you feel it? The cool ocean breeze in your hair, the salt on your tongue. It’s the smooth crash of the Last Wave on KVGM with your host, Hammock, bringing you thirty minutes of the best video game jams(z) from all your favorite composers and consoles, each and every week from our beachside studio in sunny Aqua City Island. Sit back, relax, and get ready to catch…the Last Wave.

This week, we’re gearing up for Thanksgiving by playing some tracks I’m very thankful for, including a Solomon’s Key track I wrote lyrics to, a positive space exploration track, sexy (but inappropriate) P.E., giant mecha best friends, and of course, a special request with a twist. And next Monday, CYBER MONDAY, you can get 25% off your order and free shipping at MANSCAPED.com when you use the promo code KVGM.

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Playlist

In the Tender Wind – Shuji Ohta
(SUNRISE Eiyuutan, Sega Dreamcast)

Stage 1 – Dota Ando
(Aerostar, Game Boy)

H – Atsuyoshi Isemura
(Physical Lesson: Otome-tachi no Rhapsody, PC)

Robitica – Sunnyman
(Anan Kanshuu: Onna Jikara Kinkyuu Up! DS, Nintendo DS)

The Best Ranking – José Martín
(Risky Woods, Amiga)

Get the Rhythm – Masafumi Sekiguchi
(Dance Dance Revolution 2ndMIX: Dreamcast Edition, Sega Dreamcast)

Name Entry 2 – Michiharu Hasuya and Mikio Saito
(Solomon’s Key, Arcade)

Ending – Hitoshi Asano
(Fragments Blue, Sony PlayStation 2)

Special Request

Shitto Kai – Tsukasa Masuko
(Shin Megami Tensei: if…, Super Famicom)

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KVGM “The Last Wave” Three Year Anniversary (11/14/21)

KVGM “The Last Wave” Three Year Anniversary (11/14/21)

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Do you hear that sound? Can you feel it? The cool ocean breeze in your hair, the salt on your tongue. It’s the smooth crash of the Last Wave on KVGM with your host, Hammock, bringing you thirty minutes of the best video game jams(z) from all your favorite composers and consoles, each and every week from our beachside studio in sunny Aqua City Island. Sit back, relax, and get ready to catch…the Last Wave.

Three cheers for three years broadcasting only the smoothest video game music on the planet! Happy Birthday Last Wave! Come celebrate with us as we look back on some of our favorite soundtracks played throughout the year. And once again, thank you all for continuing to support the show and ensuring that we make it to year four…pending global disaster. And remember…you can get 20% off your order and free shipping at MANSCAPED.com with the promo code KVGM.

 

 

Playlist

Night Messenger – Yuji Ohno
(Lupin is Dead, Zenigata is in Love, Sony PlayStation 2)

11 – MUSE
(Ballade for Maria, FM Towns)

Deep Talk – Koji Mizuguchi
(Girls’ RPG: Cinderella Life, Nintendo 3DS)

Bossa Nova – Ian Stocker
(The Sims: Bustin’ Out, Game Boy Advance)

Town Portal – DINY
(La Tale Online, PC)

Course Theme 3 – Yumi Kinoshita
(Harukanaru Augusta 2: Masters, Super Famicom)

Bad Ending – FAMISIN, DAN, and KOI
(Aero Dive, Sony PlayStation)

Last Wave – Hiroshi Kawaguchi
(OutRun 3D, Sega Master System)

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KVGM “The Last Wave” (11/7/21)

KVGM “The Last Wave” (11/7/21)

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Do you hear that sound? Can you feel it? The cool ocean breeze in your hair, the salt on your tongue. It’s the smooth crash of the Last Wave on KVGM with your host, Hammock, bringing you thirty minutes of the best video game jams(z) from all your favorite composers and consoles, each and every week from our beachside studio in sunny Aqua City Island. Sit back, relax, and get ready to catch…the Last Wave.

We’re happy to announce that KVGM “The Last Wave” has its first sponsor – MANSCAPED. Right now, you can get 20% off your order and free shipping when you use the promo code KVGM at MANSCAPED.com. If you’re looking for quality products to help you look and feel your  best…below the belt, check out MANSCAPED, use the special code, and help the show out at the same time!

 

Playlist

Calm Down (View Results) – Simon Robertson
(extreme-G 2 -XG2-, Nintendo 64)

Tough Luck – Tenpei Sato
(Real Pool, Sony PlayStation 2)

Mysterious Charm – Iku Mizutani and Kazuki Asada
(Medarot 9, Nintendo 3DS)Europe – Keitaro Hanada
(Soul Surfer, Arcade)

Melty Love – Kenny K
(Trouble Succubus, PC)

My Love Life is a Joke – SHIKI, Akiyuki Tateyama and Yuji Hamasaki
(Yahari Game Demo Ore no Seishun Love-Kome wa Machigatteiru, Sony PlayStation Vita)

Name Entry – Tamayo Kawamoto
(Vertexer, Arcade)

Ending – Masafumi Sekiguchi
(Dance Dance Revolution Club Version: Dreamcast Edition, Sega Dreamcast)

Special Request

Bossa Nova – Tsunku
(Rhythm Heaven Fever, Nintendo Wii)

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KVGM “The Last Wave” (10/31/21)

KVGM “The Last Wave” (10/31/21)

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Do you hear that sound? Can you feel it? The cool ocean breeze in your hair, the salt on your tongue. It’s the smooth crash of the Last Wave on KVGM with your host, Hammock, bringing you thirty minutes of the best video game jams(z) from all your favorite composers and consoles, each and every week from our beachside studio in sunny Aqua City Island. Sit back, relax, and get ready to catch…the Last Wave.

Happy Halloween! While we’re not getting too spooky onto today’s episode, we are handing out candy in the form of tasty jams. I mean, I guess technically…we have some scary tracks from a murder mystery game and Deadly Skies. Plus, you know…digital monsters. Ace Attacker. Collar X Malice. And then some bowling action and off-road racing to tie the room together.

 

Playlist

Coela Point – Ryusuke Fujioka and Keita Tsuda
(Digimon: All-Star Rumble, Microsoft Xbox 360)

Dinner Time – MANYO
(Collar X Malice, Sony PlayStation Vita)Final Set – Yasuhiro Kawakami
(Ace Attacker, Arcade)Backstreet Boogie – Hiroki Matsunaga
(Akagawa Jiro Mystery: Tsuki no Hikari, Nintendo DS)

Main Menu – Unknown

(10 Pin: Champions Alley, Sony PlayStation 2)

Dirkou ~ Agadez – Tatsuya Nishimura
(Jaleco Rally – Big Run: The Supreme 4WD Challenge, Super Famicom)

The End – Kim Jensen
(Deadly Skies, Sony PlayStation)

Staff Roll – Mariko Nanba and Yutaka Minobe
(FlingSmash, Nintendo Wii)

Special Request

Lobby – Kevin Lee
(Gunbound, PC)

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KVGM “The Last Wave” (10/24/21)

KVGM “The Last Wave” (10/24/21)

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Do you hear that sound? Can you feel it? The cool ocean breeze in your hair, the salt on your tongue. It’s the smooth crash of the Last Wave on KVGM with your host, Hammock, bringing you thirty minutes of the best video game jams(z) from all your favorite composers and consoles, each and every week from our beachside studio in sunny Aqua City Island. Sit back, relax, and get ready to catch…the Last Wave.

We’re all over the map with this week’s show, as we slip into spooky mode and jam out to sucking blood…but that’s really as far as the spooks go as everything else is business as usual. We’ve got the Xbox One representing as well as a return to fashion with the Nintendo 64 and the world’s oldest golf course. Plus space Friends, Korean visual novels, and apartment romances…or lack thereof.

 

Playlist

Introduction – Akihito Okawa
(Mister Mosquito 2: Let’s Go Hawaii, Sony PlayStation 2)

Pianoris – Shohei Tsuchiya
(Metal Wolf Chaos XD, Microsoft Xbox One)

Menu – Suguru Ishida
(Eikou no St. Andrews, Nintendo 64)

Stage 3 – Fumio Tanabe
(SteamGear Mash, Sega Saturn)

What Can I Do Baby? – Unknown
(My Apartment Romance, Android)

Space Antics – Yusuke Beppu and Shigenori Masuko
(Galaxy Angel: Moridakusan Tenshi no Full-Course – Okawari Jiyuu, Game Boy Advance)

Jisoo – Team Bubble Booster
(Dandelion: Wishes Brought To You, PC)

Always You (Ending) – Misaki Okibe and Yasushi Fujiwara
(Soukou Kihei Votoms: Uoodo Kumen-hen, Sony PlayStation)

Special Request

Bus Stop – Takeo Kurashin
(Private Eye Dol, PC-Engine CD)

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