About this episode
This episode explores the iconic soundtrack of Buck Bumble, highlighting its cultural impact and musical style.
[Episode 46] This month, barSILENCE is buzzing as we bump to the bass of the soundtrack to Buck Bumble on the Nintendo 64! The now-infamous main theme has taken on a life of its own, reaching a meme-like status that has followed the game ever since its 1998 release. Backed by the technical pedigree of Argonaut Software, composer Justin Scharvona channeled the London Speed Garage scene so authentically that Buck Bumble could truly stand as a legitimate entry in the genre. Not just the soundtrack to a game about a cyber bee. Are you ready? Because RIGHT ABOUT NOW it's time to rock with the biggity Buck Bumble! Tracklisting: 00:00:00 - Buck Bumble Intro (Buck Bumble) [Justin Scharvona] 00:00:47 - Buck Bumble Main Theme (Buck Bumble) [Justin Scharvona] 00:03:10 - Intro - Buck Bumble Origins 00:09:28 - Main Menu (FX Fighter) [Justin Scharvona] 00:12:07 - Robotic Fighter (Cyben 30) (FX Fighter) [Justin Scharvona] 00:16:34 - Amazonian Women (Kiko) (FX Fighter) [Justin Scharvona] 00:24:06 - Shock Strike (Buck Bumble) [Justin Scharvona] 00:25:28 - Buck Bumble Mission Screen (Buck Bumble) [Justin Scharvona] 00:26:33 - Radar Run (Buck Bumble) [Justin Scharvona] 00:29:13 - Short Fuse (Buck…
People in this episode
Host: Jameson Empire
Topics covered
- video game music
- Buck Bumble soundtrack
- Nintendo 64
- Justin Scharvona
- meme culture
- London Speed Garage
Keywords
- Buck Bumble
- video game music
- Justin Scharvona
- Nintendo 64
- soundtrack
- meme
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Argonaut Software
Products: Buck Bumble
Books & works: Buck Bumble, FX Fighter, Cyben 30, Kiko
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