yasunori mitsuda

Have you ever wanted an inside look at what it's like to write covers from classics like Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy VI, perform, and run a stream/YouTube channel? Then this episode is for you. It's another special interview episode here on Rhythm Encounter, and we're fortunate to be joined by talented pianist, streamer, and arranger Kara Comparetto! She joined us to discuss her work and performance-driven RPG music in general, from costume-making to learning the subtle differences in playing piano, pipe organ, and harpsichord (including recording yourself doing different parts of the same song to fit them together beautifully). And, of course, we have some of her tracks to listen to and discuss!

Featuring: Hilary Andreff, Patrick Gann, with special guest Kara Comparetto; Edited by Jono Logan

Links for this episode
This episode's links are all about Kara. Find her on:

• KaraComparettomusic.com
• YouTube
• Twitch
• Apple Music
• Spotify
• Instagram

Tracklist
0:08:51 - Dancing Mad (Nobuo Uematsu, arr/perf. Kara Comparetto) - Final Fantasy VI
0:37:52 - Chrono Trigger (Yasunori Mitsuda, arr/perf. Kara Comparetto) - Chrono Trigger
1:06:37 - Kara's Bonus Track: Peaceful Days (Yasunori Mitsuda, arr/per. Kara Comparetto) - Chrono Trigger

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The Xeno games do not make up a traditional series, with multiple sub-series and some games connected loosely and some more directly. But whether you favor Xenogears, Xenosaga, or Xenoblade, there's no denying the games' popularity in the RPG crowd. And for us on Rhythm Encounter, we have been enjoying the likes of Yasunori Mitsuda, Yuki Kajiura, Shinji Hosoe, ACE+, and many more talented composers' works in these games for nearly 25 years. So please enjoy today's Xeno-filled episode where we touch on every major game in the series (even as Mike asks where the Xenosaga: Pied Piper music is).

Featuring: Mike Salbato, Tyler Trosper, Gio Castillo, Patrick Gann; Edited by Jono Logan

Links for this episode

• Jesse's Auditorium: Reacting To Video Game Music! | Xenoblade Chronicles DE - Mechanical Rhythm (YouTube)

Tracklist
0:13:25 - MELKABA (Yasunori Mitsuda) - (Xenogears) CREID
0:20:44 - Kokoro (Yasunori Mitsuda, ft. Joanne Hogg) - Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht
0:47:21 - Godsibb (Yuki Kajiura) - Xenosaga III: Also Sprach Zarathustra
0:50:39 - fatal fight (Jin & Margulis) (Yuki Kajiura) - Xenosaga Episode II: Jenseits von Gut und Böse
1:08:34 - Re:Arr X (Hiroyuki Sawano) - Xenoblade Chronicles X
1:14:43 - Mechanical Rhythm (ACE+) - Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition
1:35:37 - Mor Ardain - Roaming the Wastes (Kenji Hiramatsu) - Xenoblade Chronicles 2
1:38:40 - Battle!!/Torna (Kenji Hiramatsu) - Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna ~ The Golden Country
2:05:07 - Tyler's Bonus Track!

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Season 1 - Episode 1

For VGMusings inaugural episode, David brings you an analysis of "Burning Orphanage" from Chrono Cross, composed by Yasunori Mitsuda, one of his favorite composers.

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