Series Spotlight: Sonic the Hedgehog

In this exciting and momentous new episode, Karl & Will dive into the music of the long-running, beloved yet quirky Sonic series! The guys explore some musical highlights of the Sonic games, as well as take a more in-depth look at a few key facets of the series, and some friends even drop by to share their insights as well. Enjoy the first episode of a new era!

Sonic Generations - Masato Nakamura - Green Hill Zone Act 1

Sonic 3 - Tomonori Sawada & Yoshiaki Kashima - Angel Island Zone Act 1

Sonic 2 - Masato Nakamura - Chemical Plant Zone

Sonic CD - Masafumi Ogata & Spencer Nilsen - You Can Do Anything & Sonic Boom

Sonic Adventure - Masaru Setsumaru, Jun Senoue - Welcome to Station Square

Sonic Colors - Kenichi Tokoi - Planet Wisp Act 1

Sonic Mania - Tee Lopes - Lights, Camera, Action! (Studiopolis Zone Act 1)

Sonic Mania - SEGA Sound Team arr. Tee Lopes - Flying Battery Zone Act 1

Bonus Episode: Sonicesque: Flashfield

In this exciting Bonus Episode, Karl shares his new album Sonicesque: Flashfield in its entirety! This is Karl’s fifth album of original, Sonic-inspired music, this time with some surprising twists and turns. Enjoy! You can purchase the album by clicking the image below!

Sonicesque: Flashfield - Karl Brueggemann - 2021

01. Title Screen

02. File Select

03. Blooming Canopy Zone

04. Moon Factory Zone

05. Ruined Spine Zone

06. Frost Peak Zone

07. Lucky Lounge Zone

08. Shining City Zone

09. Swift Jungle Zone

10. Special Stage

11. Antigo Resort Zone (Day)

12. Into the Hybrid Dimension

13. Cobalt Trench Zone

14. Diving Flash Zone

15. Ore Workshop Zone

16. Diabolical Doorway Zone

17. Final Boss

18. Staff Roll

Episode 470: Sonic 3D Blast

In this episode, Karl & Will compare the 2 different versions of Sonic 3D Blast! The guys discuss the positives and negatives of the Genesis version, composed by the Sega Sound Team, and the Saturn version, composed by Richard Jacques. Enjoy!

Sonic 3D Blast - Jun Senoue, Tatsuyuki Maeda, Richard Jacques - Sega - Genesis/Saturn - 1996

-Main Titles (Saturn)

-Green Grove Zone Act 1 (Genesis)

-Green Grove Zone Act 1 (Saturn)

-Rusty Ruin Zone Act 1&2 (Genesis)

-Spring Stadium Zone Act 1 (Genesis)

-Spring Stadium Zone Act 1 (Saturn)

-Boss (Genesis & Saturn)

-Diamond Dust Zone Act 2 (Saturn)

-Volcano Valley Zone Act 2 (Genesis)

-Special Stage (Genesis)

-Special Stage (Saturn)

-Gene Gadget Zone Act 1 (Genesis)

-Gene Gadget Zone Act 1 (Saturn)

-Panic Puppet Zone Act 1 (Genesis)

-Puppet Panic Zone Act 1 (Saturn)

-The Final Fight (Genesis)

-The Final Fight (Saturn)

-Credits (Genesis)

Episode 403: Sonic 7th Gen Duo

In this exhilarating episode, Karl & Will explore the fantastic scores to two Sonic entries from the 7th Console Generation: Sonic Unleashed and Sonic Colors! Enjoy some unique, eclectic and entertaining music!

Sonic Unleashed - Tomoya Ohtani, Fumie Kumatani, Kenichi Tokoi, Takahito Eguchi - Sega - 360/PS3 - 2008
-Rooftop Run - Day
-Cutscene - Opening
-Apotos - Day
-Windmill Isle - Day
-Windmill Isle - Night
-Apotos - Night
-Werehog Battle Theme
-Cool Edge - Night
-Spagonia - Night
-Skyscraper Scamper - Night
-Arid Sands - Night
-Shamar - Night
-Chun-nan - Night
Sonic Colors - Tomoya Ohtani, Kenichi Tokoi, Mariko Nanba, Fumie Kumatani - Sega - Wii - 2010
-Aquarium Park - Act 1
-Area - Aquarium Park
-Aquarium Park - Act 2
-Planet Wisp - Act 1
-Tropical Resort - Act 2
-World Map
-Save Screen

Episode 314: Sonic Mania

In this SUPER GROOVY episode, the guys are delighted to explore the soundtrack to Sonic Mania by Tee Lopes! Good friends Stephen & Bryan Kelly of the OverClocked Podcast join the fun as well! A whole lot of fun was had in fact. Enjoy!

Sonic Mania - Tee Lopes - Sega - Switch/PS4/Xbox One - 2017
-Hydrocity Zone Act 2
-Comfort Zone
-Danger on the Dance Floor (Mini-Boss)
-Chemical Plant Zone Act 1
-Chemical Plant Zone Act 2
-Lights, Camera, Action! (Studiopolis Zone Act 1)
-Flying Battery Zone Act 1
-Flying Battery Zone Act 2
-Ruby Delusions (Eggman Boss 1)
-Tabloid Jargon (Press Garden Zone Act 1)
-Stardust Speedway Zone Act 1
-Skyway Octane (Mirage Saloon Zone Act 1 ST Mix)
-Rogues Gallery (Mirage Saloon Zone Act 2)
-Oil Ocean Zone Act 1
-Dimension Heist (Special Stage)
-Lava Reef Zone Act 1
-Built to Rule (Titanic Monarch Zone Act 1)
-Ruby Illusions (Final Boss)
-Super Sonic
-Staff Roll

Episode 277: Sonic the Hedgehog Revisited

In this special episode, Karl & Will revisit some of the VGM they hold most dear-- that of the Genesis Sonic games! Join the guys as they walk down memory lane with some of the most timeless and fun melodies ever composed for video games!

Sonic the Hedgehog - Masato Nakamura - Sega - Genesis - 1991
-Green Hill Zone
-Marble Zone
-Spring Yard Zone
-Star Light Zone
-Scrap Brain Zone
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 - Masato Nakamura - Sega - Genesis - 1992
-Emerald Hill Zone
-Chemical Plant Zone
-Casino Night Zone
-Mystic Cave Zone
-Metropolis Zone
-Sky Chase Zone
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 - Sega Sound Team - Sega - Genesis - 1994
-Angel Island Zone Act 1
-Angel Island Zone Act 2
-Hydrocity Zone Act 2
-Special Stage
-Ice Cap Zone Act 1
-Endless Mine
Sonic & Knuckles - Sega Sound Team - Sega - Genesis - 1994
-Flying Battery Zone Act 1
-Lava Reef Zone Act 1
-The Doomsday Zone
-Sky Sanctuary Zone

Episode 267: Mario & Sonic at the Olympics

In this episode, the guys focus on the Sega series "Mario & Sonic at the Olympics." It may sound like a silly choice, but rest assured, this series has shockingly great music. Both remixes of classic tunes as well as originals. Enjoy some outstanding VGM you probably haven't heard.

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games - Sega Digital Studio - Sega - Wii - 2009
-Title
-Snowboard Cross
Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games - Sega Digital Studio - Sega - Wii - 2011
-Staff Roll
-Uneven Bars
-Dream Spacewalk
Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games - Sega Digital Studio - Sega - Wii U - 2013
-Bowser's Galaxy Generator
-Buoy Base Galaxy
-Super Mario World Main Theme
-Sherbet Land
-Slider (Super Mario 64)
-Windy Hill Zone
Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Winter Games - Sega Digital Studio - Sega - Wii U/3DS - 2015
-Copacabana Beach
-Rhythmic Gymnastics (Super Bell Hill)
-Barra
-Beach Volleyball
-Football
-Rosalina in the Observatory
-DK Island Swing
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games - Masamichi Amano - Sega - Wii - 2007
-Opening

Episode 171: Sonic 3 & Knuckles

In this very special episode, Karl & Will focus on some of the best music in video game history. It's a spotlight on Sonic 3 & Knuckles! The guys play almost every track from this legendary Genesis soundtrack, which was infamously worked on by Michael Jackson. Enjoy!

Sonic 3 & Knuckles – SEGA Sound Team – Sega – Genesis – 1994
-Miniboss (Sonic 3)
-Data Select
-Angel Island Zone 1
-Angel Island Zone 2
-Hydrocity Zone 1
-Hydrocity Zone 2
-Gumball Machine
-Marble Garden Zone 1&2
-Azure Lake
-Carnival Night Zone 1
-Boss
-Ice Cap Zone 1
-Ice Cap Zone 2
-Endless Mine
-Launch Base Zone 1&2
-Final Boss
-Chrome Gadget
-Mushroom Hill Zone 1&2
-Miniboss (Sonic & Knuckles)
-Flying Battery Zone 1
-Flying Battery Zone 2
-Special Stage
-Sandopolis Zone 1&2
-Lava Reef Zone 1&2
-Desert Palace
-Sky Sanctuary Zone
-Death Egg Zone 1&2
-The Doomsday Zone
-Staff Roll