Episode Description
BGMania B-Sides #40 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth drops into Tetris Battle Gaiden, the Japan-exclusive Super Famicom spin-off that takes Tetris in a wildly unexpected direction, trading pure abstraction for colorful characters, elemental themes, and head-to-head puzzle combat that feels equal parts playful and intense.
Packed with bright melodies, bouncy rhythms, and a surprising amount of personality, Tetris Battle Gaiden’s soundtrack leans into upbeat synths, jazzy progressions, and arcade-sharp hooks that keep the energy high without ever feeling stressful. Each character theme adds its own flavor, turning familiar falling blocks into a lively musical showdown where competition feels expressive and endlessly replayable rather than cold or mechanical.
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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS
- Title Screen from Tetris Battle Gaiden [Tomoyuki Hamada, 1993]
- Haunted House from Tetris Battle Gaiden [Tomoyuki Hamada, 1993]
- Genial Sunshine from Tetris Battle Gaiden [Tomoyuki Hamada, 1993]
- Spiritual Beauty from Tetris Battle Gaiden [Tomoyuki Hamada, 1993]
- Tiny Little Concert from Tetris Battle Gaiden [Tomoyuki Hamada, 1993]
- The Art of Ninja from Tetris Battle Gaiden [Tomoyuki Hamada, 1993]
- Samurai Temple from Tetris Battle Gaiden [Tomoyuki Hamada, 1993]
- Pompous Opponent from Tetris Battle Gaiden [Tomoyuki Hamada, 1993]
- The Last Battle from Tetris Battle Gaiden [Tomoyuki Hamada, 1993]
- Credits from Tetris Battle Gaiden [Tomoyuki Hamada, 1993]
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