Category: The Last Wave

KVGM “The Last Wave” (10/20/24)

KVGM “The Last Wave” (10/20/24)

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.

This week, we hit up Playstations 1 through 4, return to the Super Family Computer for a racing jam, trade some baseball cards on our mobile telephones, and get a little dirt on the personal computer, as per usual.

Playlist

Enter the Rainbow Gate – Maki Mannami
(Gran Turismo Sport, Sony PlayStation 4)

Warm Embrace – TrioDesign
(Oshioki ~Gakuen Reijou Kousei Keikaku~, PC)

My Hero – Naoshi Mizuta
(Pro Yakyuu ga Suki Da! 2017, Apply iOS)

Practice Dream – Masaru Tajima
(Mini-Yonku Let’s & Go!! Power WGP 2, Super Famicom)

CG Mode – MARI
(Clover no Kuni no Alice, Sony PlayStation 2)

Olivier – Saori Yoshida
(Yakuza 5, Sony PlayStation 3)

Encyclopedia – Unknown
(Shoukou Shindan Training DS, Nintendo DS)

A Glance Without Color – Takehiro Kawabe, Noriyasu Agematsu, Ebi, and Remain
(Mizuiro, Sega Dreamcast)

love (Erotic Theme 2) – Yasuhisa Watanage
(Majokko de’GO♪GO♪ ~Paul to Mira☆Kuru Daisakusen~, PC)

Ending – Makoto Asai and Haruya Ooi
(Hikaru no Go: Insei Choujou Kessen, Sony PlayStation)

Special Request

Prize 3rd – Kazumi Totaka
(Wave Race 64, Nintendo 64)

KVGM “The Last Wave” (10/6/24)

KVGM “The Last Wave” (10/6/24)

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.

This week, we got everything you could ever ask for – more Naotoshi Nishino, a return for Yuzo Koshiro, Dancing Eyes, Gundam fighting, FISHIGN, even solitaire on the Galapagos Islands…all that and more, including a very special request from a good friend of mine.

Playlist

Options – Hiroyuki Iwatsuki
( Battle Assault 3 Featuring Gundam SEED, Sony PlayStation 2)

Sleepless Town (Swaying Street Lights) – Osamu Ishikawa
(Yuuyake -November-, PC)

Fishing Log – Toshiyuki Sudo and Megumi Inoue
(Ultimate Angler, Nintendo 3DS)

ALuminium ICE (Stage 8) – hasu
(Cyber Squad, Apple iOS)

Galapagos – Takahiro Urano and Masashi Kageyama
(Simple 1500 Series Vol. 8: THE Solitaire, Sony PlayStation)

Woman’s Feelings – Naotoshi Nishino
(Aniyome wa Ijippari, PC)

Character Select – Yuzo Koshiro
(Ueki no Housoku: Taosu ze Robert Juudan!!, Sony PlayStation 2)

Space Pirate Theme – Masahiro Fukuzawa and Takayuki Ishikawa
(Dancing Eyes, Arcade)

BGM 10 – Kinuyo Yamashita
(Shingata Medarot, Game Boy Advance)

Sad Piano (Ending Theme) – Yuuko Watanabe
(Yuki-iro no Karte ~Karte von Schnee~, PC)

Special Request

“Temple Del Sol” from Temple Del Sol – Takahito Abe
(Falcom Special Box ’89)

KVGM “The Last Wave” (9/22/24)

KVGM “The Last Wave” (9/22/24)

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.

Hammock’s back from the beautiful Aegean, suntanned and ready to jam the funk out with a 45 minutes of fresh VGM – we’re heavy with the PC this week but we’ve got the Game Boy making its long awaited return, as well as some Super Family Computer and some make-your-own team games with scrumdiddlyumptious jams.

Playlist

Anxiety Theme – I’ve Sound
(Haramiko, PC)

BGM 4 – Unknown
(Ore no Nioi wa Hatsujou Switch, PC)

International School – Masaru Tajima
(Mini-Yonku Let’s & Go!! Power WGP 2, Super Famicom)

Financial Statement – Junko Shiratsu
(J.League Pro Soccer Club o Tsukurou! 2, Sega Saturn)

The Red Slope – Barbarian on the Groove
(Koi de wa naku — It’s not love, but so where near., PC)

BGM 12 – Dota Ando
(Tsuri Sensei, Nintendo Game Boy)

In My Father’s Arms – Hikoshi Hashimoto
(Fifth Aile, PC)

BGM 6 – Jun Senoue
(Pro Yakyuu Team o Tsukurou! 3, Sony PlayStation 2)

After All, I’m Lonely – C MUSIC Professional Library
(Jankirou, FM Towns)

Ending Credit Roll (Unused) – Sätuna Sound Team
(Ripple Dot Zero, PC)

Special Request

Summer – Noriko Ishida, Eri Yasuda, and Yousuke Agou
(Harvest Moon DS: Island of Happiness, Nintendo DS)

KVGM “The Last Wave” (9/8/24)

KVGM “The Last Wave” (9/8/24)

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.

Hammock’s still on vacation but the jams aren’t – there’s plenty for everyone, from gambling in a virtual casino to managing your favorite J.League team, to reading the news and celebrating a post-race victory with the ladies. All that and more!

Playlist

You Forgot to Feel It – Joe Down Studio
(Virtual Casino, Sega Saturn)

地下アトリエのパリジェンヌ(たち) – Arte Refact
(Otome Riron to Sono Shuuhen: Bon Voyage, Sony PlayStation Vita)

A Man’s Daily Life (Night Arrange) – Toshinori Orikura
(Free Friends 2, PC)

Melody of an Everyday – Shun Narita
(Our World is Ended., Sony PlayStation Vita)

Office – Keiichi Nishimoto
(J.League Tactics Soccer, Nintendo 64)

Time Trial & Interval – R.H
(Kono Aozora ni Yakusoku wo- melody of the sun and sea-, Sony PlayStation 2)

BGM 2 – Unknown
(Mainichi Shinbun 1000 Dai-News, Nintendo DS)

BGM 3 – Rikei Hirashima
(For Season. 2 ~Utsuriyuku Kisetsu, Wasurena, PC)

After the Race – Akira Motoyama, Manami Wada, Mutsumi Ishimura, and Ken Yamagami
(Zero4 Champ Series: Drift Champ, Sony PlayStation 2)

Credits – Yoshimi Sugiyama
(Azumanga Dontara Daiou, Sony PlayStation)

Special Request

Main Menu – Masahito Miyamoto
(Kachou Shima Kousaku: The Super Business Adventure, Super Famicom)

KVGM “The Last Wave” (8/25/24)

KVGM “The Last Wave” (8/25/24)

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.

As Hammock takes off for summer vacation, he leaves you with a very chill episode this week with plenty to write home about to mom and dad. Naotoshi Nishino is back, Tremolo Vibration makes their debut to try and take the throne from PK Turtles for best composer name. We’ve got more convenience store and city management simulations, plus a trip to the food court for something tasty.

Playlist

Entrance 1 – Yoshiki Igarashi
(Hissatsu Chikannin II, PC)

BGM 3 – Hiroaki Shibata
(The Conveni 2: Zenkoku Chain Tenkaida!, Sony PlayStation)

Food Court – Momo Michishita
(NEW LovePlus, Nintendo 3DS)

Shy as Flower – Naotoshi Nishino
(Gin’iro no Ki ~Konayuki no Photograph~., PC)

Do You Remember? – Kang Hyoseok
(Mayday Memory, Apple iOS)

Track 4 – Minoru Yakohne
(Soukoku no Nocturne, PC)

BGM 3 – Katsuya Yoshida
(Soshite Bokura wa,…and He Said, Sony PlayStation 2)

BGM 10 – Tremolo Vibration
(Denpa no Dorei, PC)

Olives and Martinis – Lush Life
(Cities: Skylines, PC)

Finale – Junya Nakano
(Another Mind, Sony PlayStation)

Special Request

Car Maintenance – Kim Gahae
(KartRider: Drift, Microsoft Xbox One)

KVGM “The Last Wave” (8/11/24)

KVGM “The Last Wave” (8/11/24)

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.

This week, we’re back with more Naotoshi Nishino, more Legend of Heroes, more Gran Turismo, with a special guest appearance by Johnny Bazookatone himself. Plus a special request that may not technically be legal but we’re playing it anyway!

Playlist

sub specie aeternitatis [as part of an infinite plane] – Viewtorino and Fuminori Matsumoto
(Tsui no Sora, PC)

Paging Doctor Beat – Unknown
(Team Batista no Eikou: Shinjitsu o Tsumugu 4-tsu no Karte, Nintendo DS)

BGM 30 – Shuji Ohta and nkis
(Kikou Busou G-Breaker: Legend of Cloudia, Sony PlayStation 2)

Fleeting Rest – Hiroto Saitoh
(Ace Strikers, PC)

Entertainment City Raquel – Hayato Sonoda
(The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III, Sony PlayStation 4)

Ain’s Theme – Kang Hyoseok
(Mayday Memory, Apple iOS)

BGM 2 – Soshi Hosoi
(Rozen Maiden: Gebetgarten, Sony PlayStation 2)

Urgent – Unknown
(LyricaL!, PC)

Red – Yuki Oike
(Gran Turismo Sport, Sony PlayStation 4)

Credits – Andi McGinty and Des Tong
(Johnny Bazookatone, Sega Saturn)

Special Request

New Age – Unknown
(Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing, PC)

KVGM “The Last Wave” (7/28/24)

KVGM “The Last Wave” (7/28/24)

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.

This weekend, Hammock is on vacation but with the Last Wave, you can be on a virtual vacation of sound with some dope tracks from KVGM favorites like Naotoshi Nishino (and new favorites like PK Turtles). We’ve got mahjong, bingo, baseball, air traffic control…what’s not to love?

Playlist

Medica – PK Turtles
(Evenicle 2, PC)

Single – Naotoshi Nishino
(Meshimase Roman Sabou, Sony PlayStation 2)

What is Love? – Ryo Mizutsuki
(Karumaruka * Circle, Sony PlayStation Vita)

On Base – Konami Sound Team
(Pro Yakyuu Spirits 2014, Sony PlayStation Portable)

Stage 1: Who is Controlling the Ground Traffic? – Koji Ueno
(Air Traffic Controller 3, PC)

Now Then, Let’s Start – PYON-MO
(Castle Fantasia 3 ~Erencia Senki~ Renewal, PC)

Result – Unknown
(Bingo Collection, Nintendo 3DS)

Island Romance – Mutsumi Ishimura and Akihi Motoyam
(Natsuiro High School: Seishun Hakusho, Sony PlayStation 3)

Riichi – Micronet Sound Team
(Mahjong-kyou Jidai Cogal Houkago-ken, Sega Saturn)

Ending 2 – Toyo Kusanagi
(Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Skull Leader, PC-98)

Special Request

Seria’s Gate – Hyeon Choi
(Dungeon & Fighter, PC)

KVGM “The Last Wave” (7/14/24)

KVGM “The Last Wave” (7/14/24)

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 been one heck of a summer already and my energy reserves were very low for this episode but the energy of the jams were…well, also low but also kinda high. Regardless, they’re all very smooth. Enjoy.

Playlist

Morning Sun – Shinya Ishikawa
(White Album, Sony PlayStation 3)

Track 8 – Mecatelier
(DEEP, PC)

Illuminated by Spotlights – Doors Music Entertainment
(Tama-cue, Sega Dreamcast)

No Regrets – Hideaki Takeshita
(Kimi Dake ni Ai o…, Sharp X68000)

Moving Sunday – Hideki Takahashi
(Kimi ni Steady, Sony PlayStation)

Star World -Late Show- Shinji Orito, Donmaru, and Ryo Mizutsuki
(planetarian: Snow Globe, Nintendo Switch)

Let’s Get Certified! – Unknown
(Shikaku Kentei DS, Nintendo DS)

Sorrow and Beauty – souten
(Narcissu: Moshimo Ashita ga Runara, Sony PlayStation Portable)

Fingerblast (Night #3) – Jonathan Wandag
(HunieCam Studio, PC)

Ending – Toshiyuki Takine
(Pachi Slot Kenkyuu, Super Famicom)

Special Request

Golf (Crystal Beach) – Motoi Sakuraba
(Mario Sports Superstars, Nintendo 3DS)

KVGM “The Last Wave” (6/30/24)

KVGM “The Last Wave” (6/30/24)

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.

This week, we’ve got all the one named jam babymakers, including MUSE, PANDA, SHIM and Witch…we’ve also got Barbarian on the Groove, Oliver Good making his KVGM debut, as well as some mahjong and visual novel naughtiness for good measure. Enjoy!

Playlist

Half-light Tone – Barbarian on the Groove
(Akatsuki no Goei ~Tsumibukaki Shumatsuron~, PC)

Basic Care (Recommendation) – Michiru Yamane, Akihiro Honda and Masanori Akita
(Saeki Chizu Shiki: Yumemihada Dream Skincare, Nintendo DS)

Words – SHIM
(Fuyu wa Maboroshi no Kagami, PC)

To Each Their Own Path – Oliver Good
(Soul Hackers 2, Microsoft Xbox One)

Morning Step – MUSE
(Blue Eyes, PC)

Daylight – Takeharu Nakahata
(Himawari: Pebble in the Sky Portable, Sony PlayStation Portable)

A Cup of Tea – Witch
(Be-Yond ~Kurodaishou ni Mirareterum, PC-98)

BGM 15 – Tomomi Hatakeyama
(Mahjong Gokuu Tenjiku 99, Sony PlayStation)

Track 9 – PANDA
(SPARK!, PC)

Ending 2 – Kenichiro Iwasaki
(Lost Heroes 2, Nintendo 3DS)

Special Request

Demon Haunt I – Ryota Kozuka
(Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, Sony PlayStation 5)

KVGM “The Last Wave” (6/16/24)

KVGM “The Last Wave” (6/16/24)

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.

You know you’re in for a treat when the show opens and closes with MUSE, plus other certified jam-makers in Keiichi Yano, MANYO and Shinji Ishikawa. Plus a lot more to set the stage for whatever you’re looking to do – whether it’s a picnic in the park, a limo ride through downtown, or some sexy mahjong.

Playlist

Deep Pleasure – MUSE
(Blue Eyes, PC)

Gallery – Takayuki Mitsuhara
(Jump Ultimate Stars, Nintendo DS)

Puzzle Tutorial – Unknown
(Shin Noukyo Iku, Nintendo DS)

Days – Atsushi Shirakawa and Eiichiro Yanagi
(Trinoline, PC)

Limo BGM 2 – Keiichi Yano
(Rain Wonder Trip, Sony PlayStation Portable)

Love Badges – Hideki Higuchi
(Gunjou no Sora o Koete, PC)

What is a student’s duty? To enjoy school! – MANYO
(Himouto! Umaru-chan Ikusei Keikaku, Sony PlayStation Vita)

Riichi Deep Inside – Hiroshi Senba
(Sexy Idol Mahjong: Fashion Monogatari, PC Engine CD)

Looking Up at the Stars – Shinya Ishikawa
(White Album, Sony PlayStation 3)

Credits – MUSE
(Arabesque! Shoujo-tachi no Orinasu Ai no Monogatari, FM Towns)

Special Request

Bloodline of the Braves – Takashi Kanai
(Tecmo’s Deception: Invitation to Darkness, Sony PlayStation)