Episode 164: The (Final) Countdown (National Countdown Day)

5… 4… 3… 2… 1… Whether it’s waiting for the new year, watching the microwave clock to finish, or wondering how the game will finish, the countdown can stir excitement or build suspense. Today we’re celebrating National Countdown Day, first established by National Day Calendar, to honor those last few numbers until the end or beginning of an event or moment. In fact, the date itself is a countdown (3/21). Everyone has at one time encountered a countdown, for the New Year, until the film starts, or for your frozen dinner to finish. For this week’s episode, we’re playing tracks from video games that feature a countdown: two plumbers saving the Mushroom Kingdom, a bounty hunter in search of space pirates, and a operative infiltrating a nuclear base. Of course, we’ve got covers and remixes to follow each original track. Now then, sit back and prepare to countdown to the start of this episode…   National Countdown Day     Track Listing Intro and BMG: “The Final Countdown” – composed by Joey Tempest, performed by Europe “Overworld Theme” – [Super Mario Bros.] – composed by Koji Kondo “Super Mario Bros. – Overworld (Main Theme) [Remix]” – remixed by Qumu “Escape Theme” – [Metroid] – composed by Hirokazu “Hip” Tanaka “Escape (Metroid) – GaMetal Remix” – remixed by GaMetal “Encounter” – [Metal Gear Solid] – composed by Kazuki Muraoka “Metal Gear Solid 1 – Encounter | METAL REMIX” – remixed by Vincent Moretto   YouTube playlist Discord channel   Source