Pixel Beat

enMarch 06, 2024

[122] Life's Intermission

About: These are the kinds of songs you can listen to when you just need a moment to reset. When the world is in a rush, and everything feels heavy. Take a moment to stop and breathe.

Artwork: Xenoblade Chronicles 2

00:00 - Heroes’ Gathering [Kingdom Hearts III]

by Takeharu Ishimoto >

03:47 - Among Stately Peaks [Octopath Traveller]

by Yasunori Nishiki >

07:56 - Innocent Sea [Trials of Mana]

by Hiroki Kikuta, Ryo Yamazaki >

10:56 - Red Light Green Sake [Soul Hackers 2]

by Keita Inoue >

13:11 - This Dream [NieR Gestalt & Replicant]

by Keiichi Okabe, Kakeru Ishihama, Keigo Hoashi, Takafumi Nishimura >

16:39 - Hyzante’s Schemes [Triangle Strategy]

by Akira Senju >

19:37 - Galdba: Port Area [Valkyrie Elysium]

by Motoi Sakuraba >

22:22 - Fonsa Myma (Night) [Xenoblade Chronicles 2]

by Kenji Hiramatsu >

25:12 - Raft [Stray]

by Yann van der Cruyssen >

27:02 - Overground (Main Layer) [Shovel Night Dig]

by Jake Kaufman >

30:03 - Floating City ‘Liber-Ark’ [Trails in the Sky SC]

by Falcom Sound Team JDK >

32:43 - Repentance [MapleStory]

by Wizet >

35:15 - Stained Gran-Hitter [Ragnarok Tactics]

by Hideki Sakamoto, Takashi Okamoto >

38:55 - East Green Wind [TalesWeaver]

by Nikacha >

40:57 - Moongate (Memoro de la Stono) [Final Fantasy XI]

by Naoshi Mizuta >

42:25 - Nested Insecurities [AI: The Somnium Files -nirvanA Initiative-]

by Ito Keisuke >

46:28 - The Fate [Shadow Hearts: Covenant]

by Yoshitaka Hirota >

enFebruary 22, 2024

[121] Sounds From Visual Novels

About: Music is quite important in the numerous Visual Novel games that have released over the years, and it is just one component that sets them aside from a standard novel or book. These songs come from Visual Novels, or games with Visual Novel elements.

Artwork: LOOPERS

00:00 - Safe Haven [VA-11 HALL-A]

by Garoad >

02:32 - High Society City [Master Detective Archives: Rain Code]

by Masafumi Takada >

06:25 - Knife & Crystal [Paradise Killer]

by Epoch >

09:07 - Special Magic [Loopers]

by Soshi Hosoi >

11:30 - Skia Oura [The House In Fata Morgana]

by Mellok’n >

14:59 - Her Worries [Chaos;Child]

by Takeshi Abo >

18:16 - Defendant Lobby [Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies]

by Noriyuki Iwadare >

20:54 - Cycle [Steins;Gate]

by Takeshi Abo >

23:23 - Nakano City [Anonymous;Code]

by Takeshi Abo >

26:55 - Moonlit Night [Loopers]

by Sumi >

enFebruary 11, 2024

[120] Boss Rush - Part IV

About: For almost as long as gaming has existed, we’ve had big bad boss enemies to deal with. The tunes that accompany them often increase the intensity to the max with hard-hitting, fast themes. We’ve lined up a fourth Boss Rush set of music for you. Best prepare yourself well.

Artwork: Final Fantasy XIV

00:00 - Critical Clash II [Octopath Traveller II]

by Yasunori Nishiki >

03:11 - Battle -Abdiel- [Shin Megami Tensei V]

by Ryota Kozuka, Toshiki Konishi, Kenichi Suchiya, Tsukasa Masuko, Shoiji Meguro >

06:01 - Song Of Giga Rosa [Xenoblade Chronicles 2]

by Kenji Hiramatsu >

07:48 - Burning Spirits [Dawn Of Mana]

by Kenji Ito, Tsuyoshi Sekito >

12:04 - BT Ver. 1 [Unlimited SaGa]

by Masashi Hamauzu >

15:20 - Fateful Encounter [Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom]

by Joe Hisaishi >

16:58 - Spear Of Justice [Undertale]

by Toby Fox >

18:51 - Battle 2 [Final Fantasy IV]

by Nobuo Uematsu >

21:07 - Fight Against Byrne [The Legend Of Zelda: Spirit Tracks]

by Toru Minegishi, Manaka Tominaga, Asuka Ohta, Koji Kondo >

23:44 - Southern White Wind [Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness and the Secret Hideout]

by Hayato Asano >

25:38 - Battle Oath [Fantasian]

by Nobuo Uematsu >

27:53 - Fateful Confrontation [The Legend of Heroes: Trails In The Sky SC]

by Falcom Sound Team JDK >

30:48 - Insatiable [Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers]

by Masayoshi Soken >

34:38 - Fight!! Ver 4 ~ The Final Battle [Grandia II]

by Noriyuki Iwadare >

enJanuary 31, 2024

[119] The Winter Collection

About: We did a seasonal set of episodes in the past, but found we had such an abundance of fantastic winter tunes! While we probably will do another set of seasonal themed episodes in the future, we’d like to showcase some more winter themed tracks as we have so many fantastic tunes to share.

Artwork: Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origins

00:00 - Frozen Wasteland [World’s End Club]

by Jun Fukuda >

03:03 - Vast Ice Mountain Peak [Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]

by Arata Iiyoshi >

07:02 - Mountain of Prayer [Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origins]

by Hidenori Iwasaki >

09:44 - Imil / Suhalla [Golden Sun]

by Motoi Sakuraba >

12:19 - Esto Gaza [Final Fantasy IX]

by Nobuo Uematsu >

16:05 - Winter [Rune Factory 3]

by Tomoko Morita >

17:50 - Diamond Dust Zone - Act 1 [Sonic 3D Blast]

by Richard Jacques >

20:39 - Freezington [Pokémon Sword & Shield: The Crown Tundra]

by Go Ichinose, Minako Adachi >

23:41 - Snowy Village [MapleStory]

by Wizet >

26:16 - Seashore War [Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]

by David Wise >

30:08 - A Quiet Purity (Snow Field) [Vantage Master]

by Atsushi Shirakawa, Masaru Nakajima, Satoshi Arai, Hayato Sonoda, Kaname Ohara >

33:01 - Missing Link [Final Fantasy XIII-2]

by Mitsuto Suzuki >

37:02 - Captocorn Peak [Xenoblade Chronicles 3]

by Yasunori Mitsuda, ACE, Kenji Hiramatsu, Manami Kiyota, Mariam Abounnasr >

40:35 - Northeast Frost Street [Kirby and the Forgotten Land]

by Yuuta Ogasawara >

43:19 - Snowy Village [Shenmue]

by Takenobu Mitsuyoshi, Yuzo Koshiro, Takeshi Yanagawa, Osamu Murata, Ryuji Iuchi >

enJanuary 12, 2024

[118] Twenty Twenty Three

About: Our end of year episode is here, featuring music from some of our favourite OST’s of 2023.

00:00 - Summer Dawn [Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End and the Secret Key]

by Kazuki Yanagawa >

03:15 - Sonic’s Theme [The Murder of Sonic The Hedgehog]

by Troupe Gammage, Joel Corelitz >

06:08 - Bright, Bold Sandstorm (Fiery) [Fire Emblem: Engage]

by Yasuhisa Baba, Kazuki Komai, Hiroki Morishita, Takeru Kanazaki, Daichi Aoki, Daichi Ishihara, Joya Shiori >

08:57 - Lytra ~ Little Soldier [Wargroove 2]

by Dale North >

13:11 - Twilight Forest [Super Mario Bros. Wonder]

by Koji Kondo, Shiho Fujii, Sayako Doi, Chisaki Shimazu >

15:37 - Lagoon City Zone Act 2 [Sonic Superstars]

by Tee Lopes >

19:22 - Deduction Denoement [Master Detective Archives: Rain Code]

by Masafumi Takada >

23:26 - Breakthrough [Anonymous;Code]

by Takeshi Abo >

26:42 - Mastermind [Persona 5 Tactica]

by Toshiki Konishi >

30:42 - Colgera Battle (Phase 2) [The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom]

by Manaka Kataoka, Maasa Miyoshi, Masato Ohashi, Tsukasa Usui >

35:29 - Encounter Elite! [Sea of Stars]

by Eric W. Brown >

38:26 - Cent-Omnia Region (Day) [Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed]

by ACE >

42:55 - Histoire - The Holy Empire of Sanbreque [Final Fantasy XVI]

by Masayoshi Soken >

45:49 - Toto’haha [Octopath Traveller II]

by Yasunori Nishiki >

49:20 - Lax Lullaby [Void Stranger]

by eebrozgi >

enDecember 29, 2023

[117] Fin - Part II

About: An episode all about Ending and Staff Roll themes. These are usually bittersweet moments that follow a sense of accomplishment and finality.

00:00 - Ending [Advance Wars]

by Taishi Senda, Yoshito Hirano >

03:15 - End Credits [Super Mario Land]

by Hirokazu Tanaka >

05:39 - Ending [Aerostar]

by Dota Ando >

07:08 - Credits [Mega Man X]

by Setsuo Yamamoto >

09:01 - Credits (Round 2) [Pokémon Stadium]

by Hajime Wakai, Toru Minegishi, Kenta Nagata, Junichi Masuda >

11:43 - The Heroes Return [Etrian Odyssey II]

by Yuzo Koshiro >

15:42 - To The End of The Wilderness ~To A New Journey~ [Wild Arms]

by Michiko Naruke >

18:24 - End Title [Legend of Legaia]

by Michiru Oshima >

21:42 - Beyond Desolation [The Last Of Us Part II]

by Gustavo Santaolalla >

24:03 - Eternal Life [Devil Survivor]

by Takami Asano >

27:02 - Good Ending [Streets of Rage]

by Yuzo Koshiro >

28:51 - Epilogue [Xenoblade Chronicles 3]

by Yasunori Mitsuda, ACE, Kenji Hiramatsu, Manami Kiyota, Mariam Abounnasr >

enDecember 14, 2023

[116] This Is Bat Country - Part III

About: This episode is another follow-up to a past instalment featuring even more music from underground caves, mines, or dark caverns.

Artwork: Dark Chronicle

00:00 - Natural Cavern [Brain Lord]

by Masanao Akahori >

02:35 - Wandering In The Darkness [The Legend of Heroes: Trails In The Sky]

by Falcom Sound Team JDK >

04:43 - Ocean’s Roar Cave [Dark Chronicle]

by Tomohito Nishiura >

07:07 - For Instance, A Still and Solitary Cave - Dungeon Theme 2 [Bravely Default II]

by Revo >

10:41 - Cave [New Pokémon Snap]

by Hiroki Hashimoto >

13:47 - Whispers Of The Gods [Final Fantasy XI: Treasures Of The Art Urhgan]

by Naoshi Mizuta >

16:41 - Gloomy Grotto [Octopath Traveller II]

by Yasunori Nishiki >

20:10 - Underground Labyrinth [Threads Of Fate]

by Junya Nakano >

24:45 - Cavern Of Remembrance [Kingdom Hearts II]

by Yoko Shimomura >

28:09 - Ice Berg (Exploration) [Popful Mail]

by Falcom Sound Team JDK >

29:42 - Thunderwave Cave [Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Blue/Red Rescue Team]

by Arata Iiyoshi >

32:43 - The Legend [Secret Of Mana]

by Hiroki Kikuta >

35:30 - Cave I - The Ice Caverns [Sorcerian]

by Falcom Sound Team JDK >

36:33 - Mysterious Cave [Lunar: Silver Star Story]

by Noriyuki Iwadare >

enNovember 30, 2023

[115] Beautiful Themes & Beautiful Moments

About: A collection of themes that feature beautiful themes, or originate from beautiful moments in video games. Your daily dose of serotonin.

Artwork: Lufia & The Fortress Of Doom

00:00 - Reunion With Mipha [The Legend of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild]

by Yasuaki Iwata >

01:43 - Daily Life [Xenoblade Chronicles]

by Manami Kiyota >

04:13 - Garnet’s Theme [Final Fantasy IX]

by Nobuo Uematsu >

06:49 - Priphea Flowers [Lufia & The Fortress Of Doom]

by Yasunori Shiono >

10:38 - Solitude [Albert Odyssey Gaiden ~Legend of Eldean~]

by Naoki Kodaka >

12:52 - Grandma [The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker]

by Kenta Nagata, Hajime Wakai, Toru Minegishi, Koji Kondo >

14:29 - Enveloped In Kindness [Octopath Traveller]

by Yasunori Nishiki >

17:37 - Halcyon Days [13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim]

by Yoshimi Kudo >

21:28 - A Far And Warm Memory [Scarlet Nexus]

by Hayata Takeda >

24:08 - Unto The Birds The Heavens, Unto The Fish The Sea [Live A Live HD-2D]

by Yoko Shimomura >

28:07 - Zen Blossoms [Tetris Effect]

by Hydelic >

enNovember 15, 2023

[114] Surrounded By Endless Mystery - Part II

About: Is someone watching? Waiting in the darkness? An air of mystery lingers for the second time.

Artwork: Chaos;Child

00:00 - Dream [Shin Megami Tensei (PlayStation)]

by Tsukasa Masuko, Kenichi Tsuchiya >

01:51 - Missing Perspective [Parasite Eve]

by Yoko Shimomura >

04:23 - An Ill Omen [Octopath Traveller]

by Yasunori Nishiki >

07:36 - Disquiet [Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor]

by Takami Asano >

09:28 - Find Your Way [Final Fantasy VIII]

by Nobuo Uematsu >

13:11 - The Saintly Seven [Triangle Strategy]

by Akira Senju >

17:00 - The Voice Someone Calls [Persona 3]

by Shoji Meguro >

18:01 - Quietus [999: 9 Hours, 9 Persons, 9 Doors]

by Shinji Hosoe >

21:29 - Visions [The Legend of Heroes: Trails In The Sky SC]

by Falcom Sound Team JDK >

25:11 - Dark Night [Octopath Traveller II]

by Yasunori Nishiki >

27:54 - The Third Melt [Chaos;Child]

by Takeshi Abo >

enNovember 02, 2023

[113] On The Enemy's Tail

About: Music for when you’re just moments from catching that elusive enemy!

Artwork: Super Mario 64

00:00 - Chain Attack [Xenoblade Chronicles 3]

by Yasunori Mitsuda, ACE, Kenji Hiramatsu, Manami Kiyota, Mariam Abounnasr >

03:03 - Pursuit ~ Lying Coldly [Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth]

by Noriyuki Iwadare >

06:15 - Knight Quarters [Wild Arms]

by Michiko Naruke >

08:02 - Koopa’s Road [Super Mario 64]

by Koji Kondo >

10:09 - Charged Trial [Ys V: Lost Kefin, Kingdom of Sand]

by Falcom Sound Team JDK >

12:49 - Mystery Solved! [Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy]

by Tomohito Nishiura >

14:53 - Pursuit ~ Cornered [Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney]

by Masakazu Sugimori >

16:25 - I Sawed Demons [Doom]

by Robert Prince >

19:05 - Midgar Expressway [Final Fantasy VII Remake]

by Nobuo Uematsu >

23:44 - Stand Up To The Threat [Scarlet Nexus]

by Hayata Takeda >

26:50 - Death Game [Final Fantasy XIII: Lightning Returns]

by Mitsuto Suzuki >

30:30 - Urgency [Octopath Traveller II]

by Yasunori Nishiki >

33:53 - BOX 16 [Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc]

by Masafumi Takada >

enOctober 21, 2023

[112] That Sounds Familiar - Part II

About: In this episode we play individual sets of songs that have a similar quality to each other. Whether it’s a small riff, or an overall similar feel or sound, these tracks are reminiscent of each other.

00:00 - Turnabout Sisters 2001 [Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney]

by Masakazu Sugimori >

02:36 - Dating Start! [Undertale]

by Toby Fox >

04:32 - Together Always [Secret Of Mana]

by Hiroki Kikuta >

06:30 - Yoshi Story [Yoshi’s Story]

by Kazumi Totaka >

07:44 - Zora’s Domain [The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time]

by Koji Kondo >

10:23 - Going To My Hometown… [Legaia: Duel Saga]

by Michiru Oshima >

11:46 - Stage Select [Mega Man 2 ]

by Takashi Tateishi >

12:09 - Stage Select [Batman: Return Of The Joker]

by Manami Matsumae>

12:39 - Cyan’s Theme [Final Fantasy VI]

by Nobuo Uematsu >

15:00 - The Pagan Island [VM Japan]

by Falcom Sound Team JDK >

17:36 - Memories Of Green [Chrono Trigger]

by Yasunori Mitsuda >

21:21 - Nocturnals [Tunic]

by Lifeformed, Janice Kwan >

25:40 - Maridia (Caverns) [Super Metroid]

by Kenji Yamamoto, Minako Hamano >

27:16 - Gallery Of Demons [Brandish 3: Spirit Of Balcan]

by Falcom Sound Team JDK >

29:53 - Fake Verthandi [Steins;Gate]

by Takeshi Abo >

32:09 - Relic Castle [Pokémon Black & White]

by Shota Kageyama >

34:01 - Dragonborn [The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim]

by Jeremy Soule >

37:54 - APOCALYPSIS NOCTIS [Final Fantasy XV]

by Yoko Shimomura >

enOctober 04, 2023

[111] A Modern Final Fantasy Story

About: Let us take you on a journey through Final Fantasy X, XII, XIII, XV & XVI. These tracks are ordered in such a way that hopefully it will feel as though you are experiencing an entire Final Fantasy-like journey from beginning to end through a selection of carefully chosen theme tracks, with a few sound effects thrown in along the way. If you listened to episode 34 & 50, you’ll know exactly where this episode is heading.

All songs composed by Nobuo Uematsu (X,XV,XVI), Junya Nakano (X), Masashi Hamauzu (X,XIII), Hitoshi Sakimoto (XII), Yoko Shimomura (XV), Masayoshi Soken (XVI), Takafumi Imamura (XVI).

00:00 - Land of Eikons [XVI]

02:22 - Zanarkand [X]

05:23 - Defiers of Fate [XIII]

07:44 - Stand Your Ground [XV]

10:52 - Victory Fanfare [X]

11:38 - The Blitzers [X]

14:39 - Idylls Of The Empire [XVI]

17:23 - Giza Plains [XII]

20:26 - Into The Mire [XVI]

24:07 - Flash of Steel [XII]

26:38 - Glory’s Fanfare [XIII]

26:45 - Auron’s Theme [X]

29:16 - Sulyya Springs [XIII]

32:14 - Blinded By Light [XIII]

34:52 - Forevermore [XVI]

37:06 - What Lies Within [XV]

39:38 - No Risk, No Reward [XVI]

42:52 - Sustained By Hate [XIII]

44:46 - Lowtown [XII]

47:05 - Days End Fanfare [XV]

47:14 - Movement In Green [X]

49:16 - The Vile Peaks [XIII]

51:31 - Veiled In Black [XV]

53:06 - Winds of Change [XII]

54:02 - Our Terms [XVI]

57:03 - The Travel Agency [X]

59:23 - Good Night [X]

59:31 - Fanfarrado De Chocobo [XVI]

59:36 - Blues De Chocobo [XV]

1:01:41 - Beyond The Darkness [X]

1:03:49 - Tonitrua ex Machina [XVI]

1:04:50 - Disquiet [XV]

1:06:33 - Up For The Challenge [XV]

1:09:15 - Seymour’s Ambition [X]

1:11:07 - Catacecaumene [XVI]

1:14:01 - Assault [X]

1:17:14 - The Archylte Steppe [XIII]

1:20:32 - Discarded Power [XII]

1:23:05 - The Thousand Tables [XVI]

1:27:00 - The Trials [X]

1:29:01 - Reflections - Drake’s Head [XVI]

1:31:16 - Invidia [XV]

1:33:12 - Fanfare [XVI]

1:33:20 - Struggles End [XII]

1:34:10 - Wanderlust [XV]

1:38:32 - Bow [XVI]

1:41:36 - NOX ATERNA [XV]

1:43:06 - Start Your Engines [XIII]

1:45:35 - No Way To Live [XIII]

1:47:33 - Fight With Seymour [X]

1:50:43 - Winter’s Bound [XVI]

1:52:42 - Find The Flame [XVI]

1:56:09 - Ending Theme [X]

2:01:32 - Main Theme from Final Fantasy [XV]

enSeptember 24, 2023

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[110] To Those Of The Azure Skies - Part II

About: This episode we take a listen to a collection of themes based on Airships, Planes or Flying Beasts. They express a sense of speed, wonder, exploration, or all three.

Artwork: Final Fantasy X

00:00 - Airship Chase [Professor Layton & The Azran Legacy]

by Tomohito Nishiura >

03:59 - Can You Fly Sister? [Trials of Mana]

by Hiroki Kikuta >

07:36 - Clouds [TaleSpin]

by Minae Fujii >

09:25 - Delphinus [Skies of Arcadia]

by Yutaka Minobe >

12:36 - Flying To The Sky [Terranigma]

by Miyoko Kobayashi, Masanori Hikichi >

14:27 - Marginal Consciousness [Battle Garegga]

by Manabu Namiki >

16:53 - Storm Eagle [Mega Man X]

by Makoto Tomozawa >

17:59 - High Above The Land [Shovel Knight]

by Jake Kaufman >

21:57 - Launch [Final Fantasy X]

by Masashi Hamauzu >

25:00 - The Blackwagon [Pyre]

by Darren Korb >

26:16 - Stage 7: High Sky [El Viento]

by Motoi Sakuraba >

28:41 - The Invincible [Final Fantasy III]

by Nobuo Uematsu >

29:59 - Try Your Hand At Wyvern Riding [Fire Emblem Engage]

by Yasuhisa Baba, Kazuki Komai, Hiroki Morishita, Takeru Kanazaki, Daichi Aoki, Daichi Ishihara, Joya Shiori >

31:24 - Tiny Wings [Tiny Wings]

by Andreas Illiger >

enSeptember 06, 2023

[109] Laying It All On The Line

About: These tracks all play during the final moments in their respective games. They’re often played during the final push against the games ultimate evil, with the heroes mustering their last bit of strength to see their resolve fulfilled.

Artwork: Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals

00:00 - The One Who Saves The Earth [Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals]

by Yasunori Shiono >

02:35 - The Final Battle [Fantasian]

by Nobuo Uematsu >

04:37 - The Tempest [Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth]

by Atsushi Kitajoh >

08:52 - Don’t Leave Me Alone [Nemesis]

by Shinya Sakamoto, Yuuji Takenouchi, Tomoya Tomita, Michiru Yamane >

10:03 - Final Battle [El Viento]

by Motoi Sakuraba >

12:42 - Seth’s Lab [Street Fighter X Mega Man]

by Alex Esquivel >

14:03 - The Fateful Return [Shovel Knight]

by Jake Kaufman >

17:42 - Hopes and Dreams [Undertale]

by Toby Fox >

20:43 - Rising Sun [Okami]

by Masami Ueda, Hiroshi Yamaguchi, Rei Kondoh, Akari Groves >

24:30 - The Final Witness [Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney]

by Yasumasa Kitagawa >

27:38 - Belief [Final Fantasy XI: Rise of the Zilart]

by Naoshi Mizuta >

30:54 - The Final Battle [Final Fantasy V]

by Nobuo Uematsu >

34:23 - Finish The Promise [Tales of the Abyss]

by Motoo Fujiwara >

37:19 - Wish [Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & The Secret Fairy]

by Hayato Asano >

40:55 - At What Cost [Fire Emblem: Three Houses Cindered Shadows]

by Takeru Kanazaki >

44:26 - Jaldabaoth [Persona 5]

by Shoji Meguro >

enAugust 24, 2023

[108] A Fourth Splash Of Tactical Warfare

About: This episode features another collection of Tactical RPG themes. Music from moments of war, with some highly melodic songs, premonitions of upcoming battle, and some deep, heavy action themes.

Artwork: Fire Emblem: Fates

00:00 - Engage [Fire Emblem: Engage]

by Yasuhisa Baba, Kazuki Komai, Hiroki Morishita, Takeru Kanazaki, Daichi Aoki, Daichi Ishihara, Joya Shiori >

03:23 - Road Taken [Fire Emblem: Fates]

by Hiroki Morishita, Takeru Kanazaki, Yasuhisa Baba, Rei Kondo, Masato Gouda, Rena Strober >

08:43 - Sand Shower [Phantom Brave]

by Tenpei Sato >

11:07 - Chapter 3 [Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War]

by Yuka Tsujiyoko >

12:52 - Determination [Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones]

by Saki Haruyama, Yoshihiko Kitamura, Yoshito Hirano >

15:29 - Companions [Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade]

by Yuka Tsujiyoko >

18:12 - Frontiers Tactics [Romance Of The Three Kingdoms II NES]

by Minoru Mukaiya >

19:24 - Trivial Battle [Bahamut Lagoon]

by Noriko Matsueda >

21:03 - Faraway Holy Land (Flare) [Fire Emblem: Engage]

by Yasuhisa Baba, Kazuki Komai, Hiroki Morishita, Takeru Kanazaki, Daichi Aoki, Daichi Ishihara, Joya Shiori >

23:58 - Clash of Two Virtues [Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon]

by Yuka Tsujoyoko >

25:00 - Battle! Psychic-type Pokémon [Pokémon Conquest]

by Shin-ichiro Nakamura >

28:10 - Jake’s Theme [Advance Wars: Dual Strike]

by Yoshito Hirano >

30:08 - Hope Never Dies [Advance Wars: Days of Ruin]

by Yoshito Hirano >

32:11 - Keep The Faith [Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia]

by Tenpei Sato >

34:36 - Preperations [Fire Emblem: Engage]

by Yasuhisa Baba, Kazuki Komai, Hiroki Morishita, Takeru Kanazaki, Daichi Aoki, Daichi Ishihara, Joya Shiori >

36:04 - Victory Before Your Eyes [Suikoden Tactics]

by Norikazu Miura >

39:05 - Northern Blizzard [Ragnarok Tactics]

by Hideki Sakamoto, Takashi Okamoto >

42:46 - The Fiend’s Rapture [Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia]

by Yasuhisa Baba >

44:47 - Travelling Skies [VM Japan]

by Falcom Sound Team JDK >

enAugust 08, 2023

[107] Scenic Pathways and Unforgettable Plains

About: Many memorable journeys in video games take the hero or the entourage through scenic routes, landmark pathways or unforgettable plains. These songs accompany these moments with musical elements of momentum, picturesque melodies and a certain sense of discovery.

Artwork: Octopath Traveller

00:00 - Tread On Ground [Ragnarok Online]

by SoundTeMP >

01:54 - The Flatlands [Octopath Traveller]

by Yasunori Nishiki >

04:56 - Mi’hen Highroad [Final Fantasy X-2]

by Noriko Matsueda, Takahito Eguchi >

07:10 - Super Bell Hill [Super Mario 3D World]

by Mahito Yokota >

09:13 - East Province (Walking) [Pokémon Scarlet & Violet]

by Go Ichinose, Minako Adachi, Junichi Masuda, Hiromitsu Maeba, Teruo Taniguchi, Hitomi Sato, Toby Fox >

12:12 - Step: The Plain [Super Smash Bros. Brawl]

by Takahiro Nishi, Shogo Sakai, Masaaki Iwasaki, Yutaka Iraha, Keigo Ozaki, Kentaro Ishizaka >

14:48 - Swivel [Trials of Mana 2020]

by Hiroki Kikuta, Ryo Yamazaki >

16:47 - Road To The Tower [Brain Lord]

by Masanao Akahori >

18:44 - Downside Ballad [Pyre]

by Darren Korb >

22:53 - Shinshu Plains [Okami]

by Masami Ueda, Hiroshi Yamaguchi, Rei Kondig, Akari Groves >

26:15 - Rock On The Road [Trails In The Sky]

by Falcom Sound Team JDK >

27:38 - Beyond The Wilderness [Radiant Historia]

by Yoko Shimomura >

30:48 - Alfeto Valley [Xenoblade Chronicles 3]

by Yasunori Mitsuda, ACE, Kenji Hiramatsu, Manami Kiyota, Mariam Abounnasr >

enJuly 28, 2023

[106] I Could Grow Old Here - Part III

About: When it’s all said and done, you’ll need somewhere peaceful to hunker down. This third instalment features a batch of homely themes that showcase the serenity within these carefree towns and villages.

Artwork: Ragnarok Online

00:00 - Mureung Hill [MapleStory]

by Wizet >

02:30 - Orgo Village [Guardian’s Crusade]

by Yashuhiro Akihi Motoyama, Fumio Tanabe, Luna Umegaki, Mutsumi Ishimura >

04:34 - Cobbleston, Nestled In The Hills [Octopath Traveller]

by Yasunori Nishiki >

07:41 - Misthallery ~ Day [Professor Layton and the Last Specter]

by Tomohito Nishiura >

10:03 - A Cat Relaxing Under Sunshine [The Legend of Heroes: Trails In The Sky]

by Falcom Sound Team JDK >

12:48 - A Peaceful Mountain Village [Suikoden II]

by Miki Higashino >

14:51 - Foresta Village [Ys V: Lost Kefin, Kingdom Of Sand]

by Falcom Sound Team JDK >

16:46 - Forgotten Days [Suikoden]

by Miki Higashino >

20:01 - Shinobi Life [Tales Of Symphonia]

by Motor Sakuraba, Shinji Tamura, Takeshi Arai >

22:33 - Town - The Roadside Trees Outside The Window [Etrian Odyssey]

by Yuzo Koshiro >

23:51 - Evening Star [Trials Of Mana 2020]

by Ryo Yamazaki, Hiroki Kikuta >

27:36 - Skyloft [The Legend Of Zelda: Skyward Sword]

by Hajime Wakai, Shiho Fujii, Mahito Yokota, Takeshi Hama, Koji Kondo >

30:46 - A Beachside Village [Chocobo GP]

by Yasuhiro Kawakami >

33:47 - Andächtelei [SaGa Frontier II]

by Masashi Hamauzu >

36:24 - Village [Lufia II: Rise Of The Sinistrals]

by Yasunori Shiono >

39:11 - Theme Of Al de Baran [Ragnarok Online]

by soundTeMP >

enJuly 12, 2023

[105] The Legend Of Zelda - A 3D Story

About: Journey through The Legend of Zelda with these songs from 3D Zelda games, ordered in such a way that is reminiscent of experiencing a Legend of Zelda story from beginning to end.

[Music by K Negate, H Wakai, T Minegishi, K Kondo, A Ohta, M Yokota, M Kataoka, S Fujii, T Hama, Y Iwata, M Miyoshi, M Ohashi, T Usui]

00:00 - Title [TWW]

01:04 - Menu Select [TP]

02:12 - Opening [BOTW]

02:51 - Kokiri Forest [OOT]

04:39 - Inside A House [SS]

05:49 - Chase [MM]

06:35 - Battle (Field) [BOTW]

08:30 - Mystery Skill Success [TP]

08:38 - Deku Tree [OOT]

09:43 - Termina Field [MM]

11:12 - Forest Temple [OOT]

13:10 - Gohdan [TWW]

15:19 - Boss Clear [TP]

15:40 - A King’s Request [BOTW]

17:15 - Kakariko Village [TP]

20:14 - Stables [BOTW]

22:30 - Goron City [OOT]

23:56 - Fire Sanctuary [SS]

26:46 - Koloktos Battle ~Allegro~ [SS]

29:27 - Boss Clear Fanfare [TWW]

29:54 - Lake Hylia [TP]

33:30 - Zora’s Domain [BOTW]

36:55 - Shop [TP]

38:08 - Water Temple [OOT]

40:26 - Waterblight Ganon Battle [BOTW]

43:08 - Boss Clear [OOT]

43:19 - Zelda’s Theme [OOT]

44:02 - Rito Village [BOTW]

47:39 - Kaepora Gaebora [OOT]

48:38 - Wind Temple Phase 5 [TOTK]

51:03 - Blight Ganon Appearance [BOTW]

51:25 - Phantom Ganon [TWW]

53:27 - Triumph Over Darkness [SS]

53:53 - Link’s Memories - Misha’s Touch [BOTW]

55:40 - Get The Master Sword [TOTK]

56:05 - Dance Of The Goddess [SS]

57:26 - Hyrule Field [TP]

1:00:16 - Sky Islands Low Gravity [TOTK]

1:02:17 - Gerudo Town [BOTW]

1:05:27 - Earth Temple [SS]

1:07:45 - Ghirahim Second Battle [SS]

1:09:34 - Boss Clear [MM]

1:09:46 - Sage Laruto [TWW]

1:10:59 - Hyrule Plains Alternate [TP]

1:12:14 - Snowpeak [TP]

1:13:10 - Skykeep Introduction [SS]

1:13:20 - Inside Ganon’s Castle [OOT]

1:14:21 - Dinosaur Boss Battle [OOT]

1:15:32 - Medal Get [OOT]

1:15:42 - Hyrule Castle [BOTW]

1:18:17 - Calamity Ganon Appears [BOTW]

1:19:17 - Majora’s Wrath Battle [MM]

1:21:08 - Demon King Ganondorf (Phase 2) [TOTK]

1:23:18 - Farewell Hyrule King [TWW]

1:25:22 - Dark Beast Ganon Battle [BOTW]

1:30:11 - Moon’s Destruction [MM]

1:30:42 - Final Dive [TOTK]

1:32:53 - Do You Remember [BOTW]

1:33:29 - Staff Roll 1 [TP]

1:36:59 - Epilogue [BOTW]

enJune 30, 2023

[104] Text Book of Battle Music - Part II

About: Classic, definitive and just downright great battle music across various games. A no muss, no fuss episode of pure adrenaline.

Artwork: Live A Live HD-2D

00:00 - Battlefield - Activation [Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond The Myth]

by Yuzo Koshiro >

03:59 - Battle 1 [Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals]

by Yasunori Shiono >

05:40 - Battle [Metal Max]

by Satoshi Kadokura >

06:53 - Kiss of Jealousy [Live A Live HD-2D]

by Yoko Shimomura >

08:47 - Battle! (Southern Pokémon) [Pokémon Scarlet & Violet]

by Go Ichinose, Minako Adachi, Junichi Masuda, Hiromitsu Maeba, Teruo Taniguchi, Hitomi Sato, Toby Fox >

11:34 - Strepitoso Fight [The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC]

by Falcom Sound Team jdk >

14:11 - It’s All Uphill From Here [Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & The Secret Fairy]

by Hayato Asano >

17:53 - Exploration [Xenoblade Chronicles 2]

by ACE >

20:36 - Battle at Lucarda: Mountain Road Area [Valkyrie Elysium]

by Motoi Sakuraba >

23:23 - Battle I [Octopath Traveller]

by Yasunori Nishiki >

26:35 - Normal Battle [Soul Hackers 2]

by Keigo Hoashi >

28:26 - Profound Ties That Bind (Inferno) [Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes]

by Hiromu Akaba, Asami Mitake, Ayako Toyoda, Yuki Matsumura >

enJune 15, 2023