Codemasters were one of the UK's biggest publishers of budget games, and one of the few companies to still develop original 8-bit computer titles when most publishers had already abandoned that market in the early 90s. While most of their games originated on the ZX Spectrum, it was usually the C64 and Amiga ports that featured the most impressive soundtracks, supplied by a stellar line-up of composers like Allister Brimble, David Whittaker, Steve Barret, or Matt Gray. Continue reading →

Codemasters were one of the UK’s biggest publishers of budget games, and one of the few companies to still develop original 8-bit computer titles when most publishers had already abandoned that market in the early 90s. While most of their games originated on the ZX Spectrum, it was usually the C64 and Amiga ports that featured the most impressive soundtracks, supplied by a stellar line-up of composers like Allister Brimble, David Whittaker, Steve Barret, or Matt Gray.


Download Episode #35: Codemasters (73 MB, mp3) here

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Track announcements provided by Ed Wilson of PixelTunes Radio

Intro music by Paul van der Valk


Playlist:


01 “Title Screen” – Tarzan Goes Ape! (1991, C64) by Steve Barrett

02 “Title Screen” – Pro Boxing Simulator (1991, Amiga) by Allister Brimble

03 “In-Game Music” – Treasure Island Dizzy (1989, C64) composed by David Whittaker, arranged by Matt Gray

04 “Title Screen” – Poltergeist (1987, C64) by David Whittaker

05 “Main Menu” – Pro Tennis Simulator (1990, Amiga) composed by Gavin Raeburn, arranged by Lyndon Sharp

06 “Title Screen” – Slightly Magic (1991, C64) by Allister Brimble

07 “Name Entry” – BMX Simulator (1993, NES) by Gavin Raeburn

08 “Title Screen” – DJ Puff’s Volcantic Capers (1992, C64) by Gerard Gourley

09 “In-Game Music” – CJ’s Elephant Antics (1991, Amiga) composed by Ashley Hogg, arranged by Allister Brimble

10 “Title Screen” – Motocross (1989, C64) by Matt Gray

11 “Level 1” – Mean Machine (1991, Amiga) by Allister Brimble

12 “Title Screen” – Super Robin Hood (1987, C64) by David Whittaker

13 “Title Screen” – Violator (1991, Amiga) by Matthew Simmonds

14 “In-Game Music” – Magic Land Dizzy (1990, C64) by Steve Barrett

15 “Title Screen” – Boomerang Kid (1993, NES) by Allister Brimble

16 “Code Entry” – Steg the Slug (1992, C64) by Ashley Hogg