A cross-generation Sega compilation that basically reads like a history textbook written in FM synthesis and chiptune. Segacon Vol.1 pulls from Master System through Dreamcast, and the sequencing lets you hear how Sega's sound identity evolved across hardware.
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"HAYA OH" from Space Harrier still goes absurdly hard, that pseudo-orchestral arcade energy before anyone knew what to call it. The Phantasy Star dungeon themes are pure tension, those PSG channels doing so much with so little.
Then you jump to Super Shinobi 2's "SHINOBI" and suddenly it's Genesis grit everywhere. Shadow Dancer's bonus stage music has no business being that catchy. If you want to understand why people say Sega had the best sound team in the business, start here.