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Episode 322: The Secret of Monkey Island

In this very swashbuckling episode, Karl & Will focus on one of their favorite and most nostalgic video game soundtracks: The Secret of Monkey Island! Composed by Michael Land, this score deftly combined elements of reggae, calypso and classical music into something timeless and wonderful. Enjoy!

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The Secret of Monkey Island - Michael Land - Lucasfilm Games - PC - 1990
-Opening Theme
-Introduction
-Chapter Screen
-The Scumm Bar
-LeChuck's Theme
-Following the Shopkeeper
-Melee Island
-The Voodoo Shop
-Guybrush and Elaine
-Stan's Previously Used Ships
-The Fettucini Brothers
-The Journey
-Monkey Island
-The Cannibal Village
-Ghost Ship Shuffle
-Organ Prelude
-Closing Themes
-Monkey Island Rock Remix

Episode 141: Monkey Island 3 & 4

In this episode, Karl & Will explore the music of the third and fourth entries in the beloved Monkey Island series: The Curse of Monkey Island and Escape from Monkey Island! The guys really go in-depth into what is so signature about the compositional style of this series. And also, what the real performances of these two soundtracks add to the emotional impact of the games. Oh, and if you like reggae, you'll love this episode. Enjoy!

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The Curse of Monkey Island – Michael Land – LucasArts – PC – 1997
-The Curse Of Monkey Island
-Wally Crying
-Firing the Cannon
-Mocking The Voodoo Lady & Voodoo Jazz
-Puerto Pollo
-In the Belly of the Snake
-The Barbery Coast
-The Brimstone Beach Club
-Monkeys of the Sea Cucumber
-Blood Island Map
-The Goodsoup Family Hotel
-Rollercoaster of Death
-End Credits
Escape from Monkey Island – Michael Land, Clint Bajakian, Peter McConnell – LucasArts – PC – 2000
-Options Screen
Melee Town
-Scumm Bar
-Lucre Town
-Lucre Island Map
-House of Sticks
-Prostheses Shop
-Diving Competition