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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: The Legend of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 00:00 - Farm Boy [Final Fantasy VII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 02:47 - Water Symphony [Tales Of Symphonia] by Motoi Sakuraba, Shinji Tamura, Takeshi Arai > 05:09 - A Quiet Place [Professor Layton & The Unwound Future] by Tomohito Nishiura > 07:03 - Hateno Village [The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild] by Yasuaki Iwata > 10:51 - Sea Breeze Town [The Legend Of Xanadu II] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 12:48 - Too Full Of Love [Ys II: Ancient Ys Vanished - The Final Chapter] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 14:18 - Fountain Of Love [Ys I: Ancient Ys Vanished] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 15:19 - Aboda Village [The Legend Of Zelda: Spirit Tracks] by Toru Minegishi, Manaka Tominaga, Asuka Ohta, Koji Kondo > 18:07 - Selbina [Final Fantasy XI] by Naoshi Mizuta > 20:23 - Rim Elm [Legend Of Legaia] by Michiru Oshima > 22:35 - Theme Of Geffen [Ragnarok Online] by soundTeMP > 25:35 - Gazing Over The Great Plain [Octopath Traveller] by Yasunori Nishiki > 28:49 - Lurelin Village [The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild] by Yasuaki Iwata > 32:35 - Ku, Land of the Scarlet Sunset [Octopath Traveller II] by Yasunori Nishiki > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com >
About: An episode dedicated to those large monoliths that point towards the sky. This episode is all about tower themes. Artwork: Lufia II: Rise Of The Sinistrals 00:00 - Tower [Lufia II] by Yasunori Shiono > 02:16 - Through The Tower [Ragnarok Online] by soundTeMP > 03:53 - Tundaria Tower [Golden Sun: The Lost Age] by Motoi Sakuraba > 06:08 - Tower Of Light [Brain Lord] by Masanao Akahori > 08:30 - Dragonspiral Tower [Pokémon Black & White] by Shota Kageyama > 10:36 - The Crystal Tower [Final Fantasy III] by Nobuo Uematsu > 11:46 - Tower of Four Wheels [Trails In The Sky] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 13:51 - Temporal Tower [Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers Of Sky] by Arata Iiyoshi > 18:24 - Tower Of Wood And Crystal [Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & The Secret Hideout] by Shinichiro Nakamura > 20:46 - Wherever You Are [MapleStory] by Wizet > 23:47 - Rising Tower [Professor Layton and the Curious Village] by Tomohito Nishiura > 27:20 - Heavens Tower [Final Fantasy XI] by Naosi Mizuta > 33:16 - Of Devious Machinations [Shovel Knight] by Jake Kaufman > 36:56 - The Gears Go Awry [Castlevania: Portrait Of Ruin] by Yuzo Koshiro > 41:22 - The Ice Tower [The Legend Of Xanadu] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 42:47 - The Tower Of The Shadow Of Death [Ys I&II Chronicles] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 44:53 - Tower [Brandish 2] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 46:47 - The Inner Struggle [Shovel Knight] by Jake Kaufman > 49:46 - Mysterious Tower [Dragon Quest VIII] by Koichi Sugiyama > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com >
About: Every piece of music in this episode features a barrage of speed and action. They are often partnered with moments of action, or during intense cutscenes or gameplay segments. Artwork: Final Fantasy VII 00:00 - Opening Bombing Mission (Excerpt) [Final Fantasy VII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 02:23 - The Brink Of Death [Chrono Cross] by Yasunori Mitsuda > 04:58 - Run Maggot, Run! [Final Fantasy XI] by Naoshi Mizuta > 09:23 - The Toppled Throne [Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom] by Joe Hisaishi > 10:54 - Mekacity Docks [Cyber Shadow] by Enrique Martin > 12:37 - God In The Heaven [Sorcerian] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 13:58 - Battle Theme 2 [Zelda II: The Adventure Of Link] by Akito Nakatsuka > 15:02 - Death Mountain [Golden Axe III] by Naofumi Hataya, Tatsuyuki Maeda, Haruyo Oguro, Tomonori Sawada > 16:55 - GLACIES [The Legend Of Xanadu] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 18:27 - Mid Boss [The Dark Spire] by Kenichi Arakawa > 20:30 - The Dragon's Dream [Fire Emblem: Engage] by Yasuhisa Baba, Kazuki Komai, Hiroki Morishita, Takeru Kanazaki, Daichi Aoki, Daichi Ishihara, Joya Shioiri > 21:50 - The Great Chaos Of The Battlefield [Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes] by Hiromu Akaba, Asami Mitake, Ayako Toyoda, Yuki Matsumura > 26:13 - The Courtroom Magician [Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney] by Yasumasa Kitagawa > 29:40 - Brave Heart [Rogue Galaxy] by Tomohito Nishiura > 31:20 - Sin to Win! [Neon White] by Machine Girl > 36:02 - The Round Table [Tunic] by Lifeformed, Janice Kwan > 38:49 - Festival Of The Hunt [Final Fantasy IX] by Nobuo Uematsu > 42:35 - The Chase [Final Fantasy VII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 46:04 - Fogbeasts [Xenoblade Chronicles] by ACE > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com >
About: Another episode dedicated to a number of Jazzy themes. There is a lot of variety in the different styles of Jazz present here. 00:00 - Neon District [VA-11 HALL-A] by Garoad > 03:54 - Obstructive Existence [Trails In The Sky SC] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 06:10 - Lovely Gate 3… for Egg Quarters [Sonic Adventure 2] by Tabitha Fair > 09:27 - Time Castle [Persona 2: Eternal Punishment] by Toshiki Konishi > 12:19 - A Curious Happening [Secret of Mana] by Hiroki Kikuta > 15:04 - The Scorpion Casino [Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask] by Tomohito Nishiura > 18:03 - Lost [Catherine] by Shoji Meguro > 19:37 - The Runaround Pt. IV [Final Fantasy VII Remake: Intermission] by Tsuyoshi Sekito, Mitsuto Suzuki > 21:46 - Sphere Hunter - The Seagulls [Final Fantasy X-2] by Noriko Matsueda, Takahito Eguchi > 24:26 - Struggle III [Radiata Stories] by Noriyuki Iwadare > 26:07 - Also Sprach Brooks [Catherine] by Shoji Meguro > 27:52 - Queen's Blood [Final Fantasy VII Rebirth] by Mitsuto Suzuki, Junnosuke Usui > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com >
About: You can find a lot of island settings in many, many video games. Take a listen to some of these island themes, ranging from more chilled, tropical themes, to some upbeat-island tempo tracks. Artwork: Kingdom Hearts 00:00 - Besaid [Final Fantasy X-2] by Noriko Matsueda, Takahito Eguchi > 02:43 - Destiny Island [Kingdom Hearts] by Yoko Shimomura > 04:28 - Windfall Island [The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker] by Kenta Nagata, Hajime Wakai, Toru Minegishi, Koji Kondo > 05:39 - San Grio: Island of Happiness [Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy] by Tomohito Nishiura > 09:12 - Islet [Brandish 2: The Planet Buster] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 10:40 - Forbidden Forest [Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard] by Yuzo Koshiro > 13:28 - Virga Island [Metaphor: ReFantazio] by Shoji Meguro > 16:41 - Uninhabited Island [Skies of Arcadia] by Yutaka Minobe, Tatsuyuki Maeda > 19:12 - A Glorious Fortress Near the Water [Suikoden] by Miki Higashino > 21:42 - You're In Ruins [Ragnarok Online] by soundTeMP > 24:07 - Tu'Lia [Final Fantasy XI] by Naoshi Mizuta > 27:58 - Damn Damn Drum [Trials of Mana 2020] by Hiroki Kikuta, Tsuyoshi Sekito, Koji Yamaoka > 31:04 - Float Islands [Kirby's Dream Land] by Jun Ishikawa > 32:55 - Dragon Roost Island [The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker] by Kenta Nagata, Hajime Wakai, Toru Minegishi, Koji Kondo > 34:31 - Holy Consult [Final Fantasy XIV] by Nobuo Uematsu > 39:08 - Midori Eyes [Paradise Killer] by Epoch > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com >
About: The rainy vibes of numerous video game tracks set the tone for this latest episode. Artwork: Undertale 00:00 - Beneath The Mask -Rain Instrumental Version- [Persona 5] by Shoji Meguro > 04:27 - Rainy Scene [VM Japan] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 06:22 - The Rainy Ciry Svarna [The Alliance Alive] by Masashi Hamauzu > 07:59 - Gentle Rain [Mother 3] by Shogo Sakai > 10:41 - Rainy Knight [Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney] by Tomohito Nishiura > 12:13 - After The Chaos and Destruction [Wild Arms] by Michiko Naruke > 14:20 - Detention Center ~ Elegy Of The Security Guards [Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney] by Masakazu Sugimori > 16:07 - Premonition [Undertale] by Toby Fox > 17:02 - Tantal (Night) [Xenoblade Chronicles] by ACE > 19:58 - Dragon Palace [Okami] by Masami Ueda, Hiroshi Yamaguchi, Rei Kondoh, Akari Groves > 22:21 - 5:00am (Rain) [Animal Crossing: New Horizons] by Yasuaki Iwata, Yumi Takahashi, Shinobu Nagata, Sayako Doi, Masato Ohashi > 25:19 - Rain [Shenmue] by Yuzo Koshiro > 26:20 - It's Raining Somewhere Else [Undertale] by Toby Fox > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com >
About: You can not deny the musical strength of the games developed by Nihon Falcom. Falcom Sound Team JDK consistently produce some of the best music in video games, and here's just a few of the songs. 00:00 - Windslash Steps [Ys VI: Ark Of Napishtim] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 03:21 - Lost In Green [Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 05:26 - Secundum Abandoned Mine [Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 08:08 - Jade Corridor [Trails In The Sky: The 3rd] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 10:13 - Mighty Urge [Trails of Cold Steel IV] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 12:25 - Land of the Rising Sun [Brandish 3: Spirit of Balcan] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 16:20 - Investigation [Tokyo Xanadu eX+] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 19:49 - Moment of Rest [Zwei: The Arges Adventure] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 21:37 - Narrative of Illusion [VM Japan] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 25:49 - Burning Sword [Ys IV: The Dawn of Ys] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 27:42 - Heartless Surprise Attack [Trails In The Sky: SC] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 30:00 - A Tear of Vermillion ~ Wait Eimelle [The Legend of Heroes IV: A Tear of Vermillion] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 32:24 - Stranger ~ Wandering Swordsman [Brandish 2: The Planet Buster] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 34:03 - Isolated Island Consigned to Oblivion [Ys Seven] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 37:32 - Crimson Hymn [The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 39:55 - The Lost Ones [Dinosaur Resurrection] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com >
About: A new episode featuring hot and fiery themes from various games. Lets get spicy!Artwork: Chrono Cross 00:00 - Another Medium [Undertale] by Toby Fox > 02:21 - Vexin' Volcano [Mega Bomberman] by Jun Chikuma > 03:39 - Fully Furnaced [Shovel Knight Dig] by Jake Kaufman > 07:24 - An Underlying Problem [Shovel Knight] by Jake Kaufman > 11:06 - Volcanic Zone (Battle) [Popful Mail] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 12:39 - A Searing Struggle [Ys III: Wanderers From Ys] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 13:59 - Earth Temple [The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword] by Hajime Wakai, Shiho Fujii, Mahito Yokota, Takeshi Hama, Koji Kondo > 17:19 - Lethal Lava Land [Super Mario 64] by Koji Kondo > 19:59 - Hot Top Volcano [Diddy Kong Racing] by David Wise, Graeme Norgate > 21:44 - Dungeon Of Searing Heat [Skies of Arcadia] by Yutaka Minobe, Tatsuyuki Maeda > 23:41 - Mines (The Lava Dwellers) [Stardew Valley] by ConcernedApe > 26:38 - Cave Exploration [Worlds End Club] by Jun Fukuda > 29:55 - Cavern Of Splendor [Etrian Odyssey III] by Yuzo Koshiro > 34:44 - Gundor Volcano [Dark Chronicle] by Tomohito Nishiura > 36:49 - Mount Pyre [Chrono Cross] by Yasunori Mitsuda > 40:23 - Shattered Lands [Pyre] by Darren Korb > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com >
About: A fifth episode following on from our forest themed collection of tracks. Features songs from forest or jungle areas that feel mysterious, dark, enchanting or peaceful. Artwork: Hiro Isono 00:00 - Forest of Dawn [Ys: Memories of Celceta] by Toshiharu Okajima > 03:45 - Into Lands Primeval - Ulbuka [Final Fantasy XI] by Naoshi Mizuta > 07:20 - A New Hope [Musashiden II] by Masashi Hamuzu > 09:50 - The Leaflands [Octopath Traveller II] by Yasunori Mitsuda > 13:14 - Kapaya Forest [Zwei: The Arges Adventure] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 16:43 - Lost Forest [Persona] by Shoji Meguro > 19:16 - Labyrinth II - The Vast Primeval Hidden Grove [Etrian Odyssey] by Yuzo Koshiro > 22:35 - Apparition Trees [The Legend of Xanadu II] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 24:49 - Agata Forest [Okami] by Masami Ueda, Hiroshi Yamaguchi, Rei Kondoh, Akari Groves > 28:01 - In The Sunlight Gleaming Through The Trees [Atelier Ryza 3:: Alchemist of the End & The Secret Key] by Masako Otsuka > 29:56 - Labyrinth I - Guardian Spirit's Woodland [Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond The Myth] by Yuzo Koshiro > 33:59 - Missing You [MapleStory] by Wizet > 36:15 - For Instance, a Dense and Stately Wood - Dungeon Theme 0 [Bravely Default II] by Revo > 40:01 - Lasaria Woodlan [Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna - The Golden Country] by Manami Kiyota > 42:51 - Treeshroud Forest [Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky] by Arata Iiyoshi > 45:59 - Deepest Woods [Tales of Symphonia] by Motoi Sakuraba, Shinji Tamura, Takeshi Arai > 48:05 - Golden Garden [Professor Layton and the Last Specter] by Tomohito Nishiura > 52:08 - Memories In The Mist [Ikenfell] by Aivi & Surasshu, Sabrielle Augustin > 55:29 - Breath of the Great Forest [Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & The Secret Key] by Thaddeus > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com >
About: These tracks are prelude's to moments of action, right before big battles or conflicts begin. Artwork: Persona 5 00:00 - Preparations [Fire Emblem: Engage] by Yasuhisa Baba, Kazuki Komai, Hiroki Morishita, Takeru Kanazaki, Daichi Aoki, Daichi Ishihara, Joya Shioiri > 01:29 - Go Sentinels, Go! [13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim] by Hitoshi Sakimoto, Mitsuhiro Kaneda, Yoshimi Kudo, Rikako Watanabe, Yukinori Kikuchi, Kazuki Higashihara, Azusa Chiba > 04:39 - Feeling Danger Nearby [Trails In The Sky SC] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 06:19 - Impending Danger [Radiant Historia] by Yoko Shimomura > 07:14 - The Stage Is Set [Final Fantasy VIII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 09:07 - Hurry Up! [Final Fantasy VII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 11:57 - A Lurking Shadow In The WIlderness [Trails In The Sky SC] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 14:05 - To The Full [Radiata Stories] by Noriyuki Iwadare > 15:25 - Mystery Skill [The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess] by Toru Minegishi, Asuka Ohta, Koji Kondo, Mahito Yokota > 17:12 - Embracing One's Duty [Pokémon Black & White] by Shota Kageyama > 19:13 - Impending Peril [Final Fantasy XV] by Yoko Shimomura > 20:59 - Crisis Approaching [Scarlet Nexus] by Hayata Takeda > 24:31 - Footsteps Of The Decisive Battle [Lunar: Eternal Blue] by Noriyuki Iwadare > 28:22 - The Strongest - Victory Road [Live A Live HD-2D] by Yoko Shimomura > 30:53 - Briefing [The DioField Chronicle] by Ramin Djawadi, Brandon Campbell > 32:56 - Lifting The Veil [Octopath Traveller II] by Yasunori Nishiki > 34:10 - Awakening [Persona 5] by Shoji Meguro > 35:34 - One Of Them Is Hope… [Secret of Mana] by Hiroki Kikuta > 37:59 - Confrontation With The Enemy [Xenoblade Chronicles] by ACE+ > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com >
About: A second episode of themes that capture the sounds of both crystals and icicles. Theres a tingly, cold, and often otherworldly feel to these lighter themes. Artwork: MapleStory 00:00 - Crystal Cave [Final Fantasy III] by Nobuo Uematsu > 01:37 - The Ice Cave [The Legend of Xanadu] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 02:55 - Ice Cavern [Final Fantasy IX] by Nobuo Uematsu > 05:35 - Biting Cold [Tales of Phantasia] by Shinji Tamura > 09:11 - The Lunarians [Final Fantasy IV] by Nobuo Uematsu > 11:25 - Nord Temple [Guardian's Crusade] by Yasuhiro Nakano, Akihi Motoyama, Fumio Tanabe, Luna Umegaki, Mutsumi Ishimura > 14:09 - Crystal Cave [Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky] by Arata Iiyoshi > 17:25 - Elemental Sanctuary [The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap] by Mitsuhiko Takano > 18:43 - Winter (Ancient) [Stardew Valley] by ConcernedApe > 21:41 - Ice Path [Pokémon Heart Gold and Soul Silver] by Junichi Masuda, Hitomi Sato > 24:17 - Town Of Ice [Skies of Arcadia] by Yutaka Minobe, Tatsuyuki Maeda > 26:13 - Labyrinth III - Woodland of Frozen Flowers [Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard] by Yuzo Koshiro > 29:38 - Time Gear Remix [Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky] by Arata Iiyoshi > 31:42 - Crystal Rain [Final Fantasy XIV] by Masayoshi Soken > 32:32 - Winter (Nocturne of Ice) [Stardew Valley] by ConcernedApe > 35:44 - Crystal Cave [MapleStory] by Wizet > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com >
About: The beaches await in a third coastal themed episode! We're talking beach themes, coastal towns and sand-filled getaways. Pull up a beach chair, grab a drink and chill with us awhile. Artwork: Donkey Kong Country Returns 00:00 - Lift Beach [Donkey Kong Country Returns] by Minako Hamano, Masaru Tajima, Shinji Ushiroda, Daisuke Matsuoka > 02:52 - A Certain Port Town [Suikoden Tactics] by Norikau Miura > 05:01 - Everbay Coast [Kirby and the Forgotten Land] by Yuki Shimooka > 06:06 - The Seascape [Thousand Arms] by Kazuhito Kikuchi, Daisuke Miyachi > 07:20 - Lurelin Village [The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild] by Yasuaki Iwata > 11:05 - Seaside Town [Octopath Traveller II] by Yasunori Nishiki > 13:58 - Guldove (Another World) [Chrono Cross] by Yasunori Mitsuda > 17:22 - The Coastlands [Octopath Traveller] by Yasunori Nishiki > 20:32 - Blue Resort [Bomberman 64] by Akifumi Tada > 23:31 - Between The Azure Skies and Seas [Etrian Odyssey III: The Drowned City] by Yuzo Koshiro > 27:38 - Let's Hit The Beach [Persona 4] by Shoji Meguro > 30:19 - Sea Winds and Travellers [Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia] by Yasuhisa Baba > 33:57 - Grandport, Center of Commerce [Octopath Traveller] by Yasunori Nishiki > 37:06 - Fisherman's Horizon [Final Fantasy VIII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 40:37 - Call at a Port [Terranigma] by Miyoko Kobayashi, Masanori Hikichi > 43:14 - Above The Treetops [MapleStory] by Wizet > 47:33 - Seaport City of Ruan [Trails In The Sky] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 49:38 - Bubblaine [Super Mario Odyssey] by Naoto Kubo > 53:34 - Cannon Canyon [Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze] by David Wise > 58:48 - I Am The Sea [Final Fantasy XIV] by Masayoshi Soken > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com >
About: We've already done a few Forest theme episodes, often centred around a more mysterious atmosphere, but this time we lean on the more fun and lighthearted side of these locations. This is a second set of tracks with more upbeat and quirky forest/jungle themes. Artwork: Super Mario Sunshine 00:00 - Kokiri Forest [The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time] by Koji Kondo > 01:48 - Into The Thick Of It [Secret Of Mana] by Hiroki Kikuta > 05:15 - Wild Glide Galaxy [Super Mario Galaxy 2] by Mahito Yokota > 07:32 - Sweet Jungle [TalesWeaver] by Nauts > 09:19 - Jungle (The Amazon) [DuckTales] by Hiroshige Tonomura > 10:37 - Jungle [Action Man: Search For Base X] by Iku Mizutani > 12:41 - Forest - The Riddle Of The Ruby [Sorcerian] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 14:52 - Big Fores [Kirby's Dreamland 2] by Hirokazu Ando, Tadashi Ikegami > 16:25 - Blanka Stage [Street Fighter X Mega Man] by Alex Esquivel > 18:20 - Steam Gardens [Super Mario Odyssey] by Koji Kondo > 21:58 - Pianta Village [Super Mario Sunshine] by Koji Kondo, Shinobu Tanaka > 24:53 - Zue [Terranigma] by Miyoko Kobayashi, Masanori Hikichi > 27:12 - The Sunleth Waterscape [Final Fantasy XIII] by Masashi Hamauzu > 30:52 - Flamme [SaGa Frontier II] by Masashi Hamauzu > 33:20 - Plateau [Ragnarok Online] by soundTeMP > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com >
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: Radiant Dawn 00:00 - Bloom In The Breeze (Blossom) [Fire Emblem: Engage] by Yasuhisa Baba, Kazuki Komai, Hiroki Morishita, Takeru Kanazaki, Daichi Aoki, Daichi Ishihara, Joya Shiori > 02:53 - The Borders Of Justice [Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows Of Valentia] by Yasuhisa Baba > 05:33 - In The Name of Bern [Fire Emblem: Blazing Sword] by Yuka Tsujiyoko > 07:48 - Strike [Fire Emblem: Blazing Sword] by Yuka Tsujiyoko > 09:57 - Your Army BGM 2 [Langrisser] by Noriyuki Iwadare > 12:10 - For Victory [Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance] by Saki Haruyama > 14:55 - Mana Saleesia [Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia] by Tenpei Sato > 17:44 - [I]~Sorrow [Fire Emblem: Awakening] by Hiroki Morishita, Rei Kondoh > 20:39 - Prelude Of Warriors [Fire Emblem: Mystery Of The Emblem] by Yuka Tsujikoyo > 23:42 - The Meaning Of Inhertance [Suikoden Tactics] by Norikazu Miura > 26:40 - Dark Wastes [Fire Emblem: Fates] by Masato Kouda > 31:24 - Distant Blazes [VM Japan] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 33:53 - Chapter 2 (Agustria's Agitation) [Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War] by Yuka Tsujikoyo > 35:35 - We Will Prevail (Will) [Advance Wars: Days of Ruin] by Yoshito Hirano > 37:32 - Ambient Fear [Ragnarok Tactics] by Hideki Sakamoto, Takashi Okamoto > 39:32 - A Lord's Duty [Triangle Strategy] by Akira Senju > 42:01 - A Funeral Of Flowers [Fire Emblem: Three Houses] by Rei Kondoh > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com >
About: You can not deny the musical strength of the games developed by Falcom. Falcom Sound Team JDK consistently produce some of the best music in video games. 00:00 - Endue Grief [The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 02:32 - Burning Sword [Ys: Memories of Celceta] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 05:13 - Stage Clear [The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 07:17 - Blood From A Stone [Brandish 3: Spirit of Balcan] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 10:43 - The Seal - The Tower Of Thieves [Sorcerian] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 12:22 - Sanctuary Of The Sun [Ys IV: Mask Of The Sun] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 15:45 - Black Light [The Legend of Xanadu] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 17:28 - Floating Continent Arges [Zwei: The Arges Adventure] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 21:11 - A Strange World [The Legend of Heroes: Trails In The Sky The 3rd] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 24:27 - Land of Blue Skies [The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 27:12 - A Premonition =Styx= [Ys III: Wonderers from Ys X68000] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 29:03 - Road To Solitary Death [Ys Seven] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 31:12 - A-To-Z [Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 33:24 - Where The Bonds Are [The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 36:20 - Still To The Front [The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 38:03 - Release Of The Far West Ocean [Ys VI: The Ark Of Napishtim] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com >
About: A second playlist for those times when you're sneaking around corners, or hiding in the shadows. From full-blown undercover stealth, to something a little more stylish, you'll find a song to suit your need. Artwork: Radical Dreamers 00:00 - Under The Moonlight [Radical Dreamers] by Yasunori Mitsuda > 04:01 - Criminal Investigation Part 1 [Policenauts] by Tappi Iwase, Masahiro Ikariko, Motoaki Furukawa > 05:10 - Infiltration [Trails In The Sky SC] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 07:57 - Sneaking Suspicions [13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim] by Yukinori Kikuchi > 09:08 - It All Makes Sense Now [Red Dead Redemption II] by Woody Jackson > 12:56 - Infiltrating Shinra [Final Fantasy VII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 16:40 - Invasion [Xenogears] by Yasunori Mitsuda > 19:44 - Anton's Castle [Professor Layton London Life] by Tomohito Nishiura > 23:08 - Sneaking Mission [Metal Gear Solid MSX2] by Iku Mizutani, Shigehiro Takenouchi, Motoaki Furukawa > 24:12 - Discovery [Metal Gear Solid] by KCE Japan Sound Team > 27:32 - Beyond The Twilight [Final Fantasy IX] by Nobuo Uematsu > 30:37 - The Sound Of Silence [Live A Live HD-2D] by Yoko Shimomura > 33:59 - Reactor V2 [Cyber Shadow] by Enrique Martin > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com >
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 > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com >
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 > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com >
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 > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com >
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 > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com >
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 > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com >
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 > www.pixelbeatpod.com > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com >
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 > www.pixelbeatpod.com > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com >
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 > www.pixelbeatpod.com > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com >
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 > www.pixelbeatpod.com > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com >
About: An episode dedicated to the royal themes found in Castles and Castle Towns. There is a sense of grandeur, sprinkled with a sense of homeliness. Artwork: Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals. 00:00 - Castle [Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals] by Yasunori Shiono > 01:59 - Adlehyde Castle [Wild Arms] by Michiko Naruke > 03:38 - Gorgeous Scarleticia [Suikoden] by Miki Higashino > 06:40 - Castle (Let's Meet Here) [Sorcerian] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 07:55 - Castle [Brandish 2: The Planet Buster] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 10:43 - Kingdom of Baron [Final Fantasy IV] by Nobuo Uematsu > 12:21 - The Eastern Kingdom of Mikado [Shin Megami Tensei IV] by Ryota Kozuka, Kenichi Tsuchiya, Toshiki Konishi > 14:55 - Wario's Castle [Super Mario Land 2: Six Golden Coins] by Kazumi Totaka > 17:24 - Who Needs Honor [Shovel Knight Dig] by Jake Kaufman > 20:55 - Castle (Exploration) [Popful Mail] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 22:24 - Castle [Terranigma] by Miyoko Kobayashi, Masanori Hikichi > 25:00 - Hyrule Castle [The Legend of Zelda: A Link To The Past] by Koji Kondo > 28:01 - My Castle Town [Deltarune Chapter 2] by Toby Fox > www.pixelbeatpod.com > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com >
About: An assortment of character themes that stem from protagonists and various other important characters. 00:00 - sans [Undertale] by Toby Fox > 01:37 - Theme of Bayonetta - Mysterious Destiny (Instrumental) [Super Smash Bros. Ultimate] by Masami Ueda > 04:24 - Yukino Theme [Persona 2: Innocent Sin] by Toshiko Tasaki > 06:00 - Successor of Fate [Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance] by Soshiro Hokkai > 08:20 - Goddess of Revenge [Advance Wars: Days of Ruin] by Yoshito Hirano > 10:36 - Frederica's Path [Triangle Strategy] by Akira Sonja > 13:51 - Kina's Theme [Fantasian] by Nobuo Uematsu > 15:59 - H'aanit, the Hunter [Octopath Traveller] by Yasunori Nishiki > 18:53 - Raine [Motoi Sakuraba, Shinji Tamura, Takeshi Arai] by Tales of Symphonia > 20:43 - Kagachi [Oninaki] by Shunsuke Tsuchiya > 23:56 - Descendent of Shinboi [Final Fantasy VII Remake] by Nobuo Uematsu, Shotaro Shima > 27:11 - Umber [Brandish 3: Spirit of Balcan] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > www.pixelbeatpod.com > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com >
Today's broadcast is C1E59, for Theme Thursday, Oct 14th, 2021. Today's Theme is a focus on music from games by Falcom, on a program we're simply calling “The Falcom Episode”. SPECIAL UP-FRONT NOTE 1: This episode is EXTRA SPECIAL for three reasons: 1) it is curated and hosted (and produced) by Hugues Johnson of Nerd Noise Radio Channel 2, and Retro Game Club, 2) it is the first episode in the ENTIRE HISTORY of Nerd Noise Radio that was not at least partially produced by St. John (St. John DID handle these show notes, though*), and 3) it is our half of a special collaboration with Trey Johnson of W.A.R.T. Radio and Nintendomain, who are also releasing a Falcom-themed episode today. Although, “synchronization” is probably a much better word here than “collaboration”. We didn't listen to each other's episodes ahead of time, nor did we share and compare track lists. We simply decided to coordinate the simulcast of our Falcom episodes once we discovered the other was also making one, and decided to each treat them as halves of an informal two-parter. So, we look forward to joining you, the listener, in discovering together just how much or little overlap there is between them. *= Tracklist and timestamp info originally provided by Hugues, but reformatted for the notes by St. John into our standard “track number, track name, game name, system(s), composer, timestamp format. SPECIAL UP-FRONT NOTE 2: Typically, the composer credits on Falcom games simply say “Falcom Sound Team JDK, as opposed to listing specific composers, leaving the composer shrouded in mystery, and devoid of the credit they deserve. But thanks to the wondrous, arduous work done by The Falcom Composer Breakdown Project (link can be found below the tracklist), we now have a much better idea of just who was behind each track. Presumed Composers, as found on The Falcom Composer Breakdown Project will be provided for each track in the tracklist, as well as in the episode outro. Track# - Track - Game - System - Presumed Composer - Timestamp 01) Intro - 00:00:00 02) Genesis Beyond the Beginning - Ys Origin - PC / PS4 / Switch - Ryo Takeshita - 00:01:59 03) The Legend of Xanadu - Xanadu - PC Engine (CD) - Yoshiya Takahashi - 00:04:15 04) Daybreak - Faxanadu - NES - Jun Chikuma - 00:06:52 05) Snowbound Sacred Mountain - Nayatu no Kiseki - PSP - Saki Momiyama - 00:07:49 06) Defend and Escape - Ys VI - PC / PSP / PS2 - Maiko Hattori - 00:10:09 07) Guruguru Majin De Pon - Gurumin - PC / PSP / 3DS - Takahide Murayama - 00:14:28 08) Jungle - Popful Mail - PC Engine (CD) - c: Atsushi Shirakawa / a: Hirofumi Matsuoka - 00:18:17 09) A Heretic Researcher - Trails of Cold Steel III - PC / PS4 / Switch - Hayato Sonoda - 00:19:31 10) Cave - Brandish - PC Engine (CD) - Atsushi Shirakawa - 00:22:22 11) Fantasy Pastel Normal - Lord Monarch - PC - Atsushi Shirakawa - 00:24:38 12) Town - Legend of Heroes 1 - Sega Saturn - Mieko Ishikawa - 00:26:29 13) Survey Legwork - Tokyo Xanadu - PC / Vita / PS4 - Hayato Sonoda - 00:28:09 14) Tripolka Lake - Zwei - PC / PSP / PS2 - Maiko Hattori - 00:30:43 15) Origins of the Earth - Trails in the Sky the 3rd - PC / PSP - Takahiro Unisuga - 00:34:34 16) La Noche Triste - Asteka II - PC88 - Takahito Abe - 00:37:44 17) Feel at Home - Trails of Cold Steel IV - PC / PS4 / Switch - Hayato Sonoda - 00:39:54 18) Division - Brandish VT - PC - Naoki Kaneda - 00:41:50 19) Ryo Ni Kaero - Trails of Cold Steel - PC / Vita PS3 / PS4 - Tomokatsu Hagiuda - 00:43:54 20) Afternoon in Crossbell - Zero no Kiseki - PC / PSP - Takahiro Unisuga - 00:47:14 21) Illusion - Ys IV - PC Engine (CD) - Atsushi Shirakawa - 00:49:37 22) Oldium Shrine - Zwei II - PC - Ryo Takeshita - 00:51:42 23) Enforcers - Trails in the Sky SC - PC / PSP - Takehide Murayama - 00:54:07 24) Delusion of a Thousand Years - Ao No Kiseki - PC / PSP - Saki Momiyama - 00:55:55 25) Marionette, Marionette - Ys IX - PS4 - Mitsuo Singa - 00:58:07 26) Chester's Theme - Oath in Felghana - PC / PSP - c: Masaaki Kawai a: Yukihiro Jindo - 01:00:25 27) Turning Death Spiral - Ys V - Super Famicom - Satoshi Arai - 01:03:22 28) Ruins of Moondoria - Ys II Chronicles - PC / PSP - Hideya Nagata - 01:06:01 29) Road to Solitary Death - Ys Seven - PC / PSP - Saki Momiyama - 01:08:44 30) Silver Will - Trails in the Sky FC - PC / PSP - Wataru Ishibashi - 01:10:56 31) Sunshine Coastline - Ys VIII - PC / Vita / PS4 / Switch - Takahiro Unisuga - 01:13:19 32) Field - Legend of Heroes II - PC Engine (CD) - Mieko Ishikawa - 01:16:31 33) See You Again - Ys - PC88 - Yuzo Koshiro - 01:19:27 34) Irreplaceable You - Trails of Cold Steel 2 - PC / Vita / PS3 PS4 - Takahiro Unisuga - 01:23:45 35) Invitation for the New World - Xanadu II - PC Engine (CD) - Atsushi Shirakawa - 01:23:45 36) A Tear of Vermilion: Memoria - The Legend of Heroes IV - PC / PSP - Masaru Nakajima - 01:25:03 37) Ending 1 - Sorcerian - PC88 - Yuzu Koshiro - 01:26:46 38) Outro: 01:30:54 Music Block Runtime: 01:28:58 Total Episode Runtime: 01:43:29 Our Standard Intro and Outro Music (which you get to hear for about five seconds) is Funky Radio - Jet Grind Radio - Dreamcast - BB Rights Our Special Intro and Outro Music is Beep Magazine - Falcom Mega Mix - unknown composer (so, Falcom Sound Team JDK) You can find the Falcom Composer Breakdown Project here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zE387MG1GcGzPsvj7XjwP4Jcg9lz0Bz15yrYtGHpc1I/edit#gid=1173887864 Hugues' website can be found at https://HuguesJohnson.com/ You can subscribe to the Retro Game Club podcast here: https://retrogameclub.net/rss https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/retro-game-club/id1453018680 Or connect with them on social media at: Twitter: @rgcpodcast Facebook: @retrogameclubpodcast Nintendomain Podcast (as opposed to “Nintendo Domain”, to answer that question) can be found at: https://nintendomain.libsyn.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nintendomain/id1055861408 Or on social media at: Twitter: @Ninten_Domain Facebook (page): https://www.facebook.com/nintendomainpodcast Facebook (group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/290368051669515 And you can find the W.A.R.T. 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On this episode of WART Radio, we drop the hottest beats from the ys series and other Falcom classics! Support NintenDomain and WART Radio and get bonus episodes at www.patreon.com/nintedomainpodcast Track list: 00:00:54 Ys The Vanished Omens: First step Towards Wars composed by Yuzo Koshiro; Sound Team J.D.K.; Tokuhiko Uwabo; Izuho Takeuchi; Neko 00:03:11 Ys The Vanished Omens: See You Again composed by Yuzo Koshiro; Sound Team J.D.K.; Tokuhiko Uwabo; Izuho Takeuchi; Neko 00:06:07 Ys I and II Chronicles: Palace of Salmon Composed by Ryo Yonemitsu 00:09:30 Ys VIII Lacrimosa of Dana: Sunshine Coastline Composed by Hayato Sonoda, Takahiro Unisuga, Yukihiro Jindo, Mitsuo Singa 00:12:43 Ys III: Winged Boy Composed by Mieko Ishikawa, Masaaki Kawai, Noriyuki Iwadare, Michiharu Hasuya, Osamu Kasai, Masaaki Harada 00:16:48 Ys IV Mask of the Sun: The Forest of Cecleta Composed by Yoshiaki Kubodera, Masanori Hikichi, Miyoko Takaoka, Naoyuki Ito, Tomohiro Endo, Hiroo Tengenji 00:19:35 Ys IV: The Dawn of Ys.: Battle 58 Composed by Atsushi Shirakawa, Naoki Kaneda, Takahiro Tsunashima, Masaru Nakajima 00:22:32 Ys V: Sinister Shadow Composed by Mieko Ishikawa, Naoki Kaneda, Satoshi Arai, Atsushi Shirakawa, Masaru Nakajima 00:25:26 Ys VI The Ark of Nepishtim: Black Ark Unveiled Composed by Hayato Sonoda, Wataru Ishibashi 00:31:02 Ys The Oath in Felghana: Believe in my Heart Composed by Yukihiro Jindo 00:35:23 Ys Strategy: Abel the Hero Composed by Falcom Sound Team JDK 00:37:43 Ys Origin: Samsara and Paramnesia Composed by Hayato Sonoda, Takahiro Unisuga, Ryo Takeshita 00:39:49 Ys Seven: The Place Where Souls Return Composed by Hayato Sonoda, Takahiro Unisuga, Saki Momiyama, Masanori Osaki 00:43:45 Ys VS Sora no Kiseki Alternative Saga: Blaze my Feet (Battle Vs Crsche) Composed by Yukihiro Jindo 00:47:50 Ys Memories of Celceta: Seeking a Lost Mask Composed by Hayato Sonoda, Takahiro Unisuga, Saki Momiyama, Tomokatsu Hagiuda 00:51:06 Ys VIII Lacrimosa of Dana: Night Survivor Composed by Hayato Sonoda, Takahiro Unisuga, Yukihiro Jindo, Mitsuo Singa 00:52:59 Ys IX Monstrom Nox: Norse Wind Composed by Hayato Sonoda, Takahiro Unisuga, Yukihiro Jindo, Mitsuo Singa 00:55:32: The Legend of Heroes Trails of Cold Steel: Abend Time Composed by Hayato Sonoda, Takahiro Unisuga, Saki Momiyama, Yukihiro Jindo, Toshiharu Okajima, Noriyuki Kamikura 00:58:53 Dragon Slayer: Dragon Composed by Mieko Ishikawa, Masaaki Kawai 01:01:46 Trails of Cold Steel II: The Clock Winders Revenge Composed by Hayato Sonoda, Takahiro Unisuga, Yukihiro Jindo, Toshiharu Okajima 01:06:26 Dragon Slayer II: Overworld Composed by Toshiya Takahashi, Yuzo Koshiro, Takahito Abe 01:08:47 Trails of Cold Steel III: Spiral of Erebos Composed by Hayato Sonoda, Takahiro Unisuga, Saki Momiyama, Yukihiro Jindo, Toshiharu Okajima, Noriyuki Kamikura 01:13:01 Dragon Slayer: Eiyuu Densetsu II or Legends of Heroes II: Sortie Composed by Mieko Ishikawa, Atsushi Shirakawa 01:15:20 Trails of Cold Steel IV: Burning Throb Composed by Hayato Sonoda, Takahiro Unisuga, Yukihiro Jindo, Mitsuo Singa 01:17:14 Ys I and II Chronicles: Dreaming Composed by Falcom Sound Team JDK 01:21:03 Ys III: Final Fight Composed by Meiko Ishikawa, Masaaki Kawai, Noriyuki Iwadare, Michiharu Hasuya, Osamu Kasai, Masaaki Harada 01:24:18 Ys IV: The Dawn of Ys: Tower of the Shadow of Death Composed by Atsushi Shirakawa, Naoki Kaneda, Takahiro Tsunashima, Masaru Nakajima 01:26:23 Ys IV: Mask of the Sun: Karna Composed by Yoshiaki Kubodera, Masanori Hikichi, Miyoko Takaoka, Naoyuki Ito, Tomohiro Endo, Hiroo Tengenji 01:29:24 Ys V: Field of Gale Composed by Mieko Ishikawa, Naoki Kaneda, Satoshi Arai, Atsushi Shirakawa, Masaru Nakajima 01:32:26 Ys VI The Ark of Napishtim: Mountain Zone Composed by Hayato Sonoda, Wataru Ishibashi 01:35:23 Ys: The Oath of Felghana: Dark Beasts as Black as the Night Composed by Hisayoshi Takeiri, Toshihiro Kondo, Shinichiro Sakamoto, Hirotaka Sato 01:37:10 Ys Strategy: Grand Troops Composed by Falcom Sound Team JDK 01:39:44 Ys Seven: Desert of Despair Composed by Hayato Sonoda, Takahiro Unisuga, Saki Momiyama, Masanori Osak 01:44:11 Ys Memories of Celceta: Land of the Age of God Composed by Hayato Sonoda, Takahiro Unisuga, Saki Momiyama, Tomokatsu Hagiuda 01:48:04 Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana: The Valley of the Kings Composed by Hayato Sonoda, Takahiro Unisuga, Yukihiro Jindo, Mitsuo Singa 01:50:25 Ys IX: Monstrum Nox: Cloaca Maxima Composed by Hayato Sonoda, Takahiro Unisuga, Yukihiro Jindo, Mitsuo Singa 01:54:05 Ys Origin: Termination Composed by Hayato Sonoda, Takahiro Unisuga, Ryo Takeshita End Theme: Ys III: Morning of the Journey Composed by Meiko Ishikawa, Masaaki Kawai, Noriyuki Iwadare, Michiharu Hasuya, Osamu Kasai, Masaaki Harada
About: While many dangers lurk in the various Dungeons, Temples and Palaces during your gaming journeys, there are often incredible background themes to help you slay, search and survive. We take a listen to some of the varied styles found in these tracks. Artwork: Secret of Mana 00:00 - Donyoku Kai [Shin Megami Tensei: If…] by Tsukasa Masuko > 03:41 - Dungeon - The Dark Mage [Sorcerian] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 06:32 - Underground Dungeon - The Floodgate of Lucifer [Sorcerian] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 09:00 - Weird Counterpoint [Trials of Mana 2020] by Tsuyoshi Sekito, Koji Yamaoka, Hiroki Kikuta > 12:40 - Mystic Invasion [Secret of Mana] by Hiroki Kikuta > 15:23 - Temporal Spire [Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorer's of Sky by Arata Iiyoshi > 19:41 - The Labyrinth [Rogue Galaxy] by Tomohito Nishiura > 21:58 - Heavens' Rock Seat [Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard] by Yuzo Koshiro > 26:21 - Fort Dragonia [Chrono Cross] by Yasunori Mitsuda > 30:25 - Venus Lighthouse [Golden Sun] by Motoi Sakuraba > 33:22 - Welcome to the Jail [Persona 5 Strikers] by Gota Masuoka > 35:32 - Scherzo Di Notte [Kingdom Hearts] by Yoko Shimomura > 37:13 - Hyrule Castle [The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild] by Manaka Kataoka > www.pixelbeatpod.com > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com >
¡DRONES! Menudo programa musical nos espera, se viene rock duro y electrónica brutal. En este programa especial sobre compositores, repasamos la carrera de Takashiro Unisuga en Nihon Falcom desde su llegada en el año 2005 hasta 2020 con muchos de sus mejores temas, además de un ligero repaso de la Falcom Sound Team JDK. Como siempre, invitamos a todo el mundo a entrar en nuestro Discord y Telegram para compartir nuestra pasión por los videojuegos. Discord: https://discord.gg/9tKA3gvT Telegram: https://t.me/joinchat/aeVXsSQrmSNlNjU0 Twitter: @nintendron
This week, I’m doing my own celebration of Falcom turning 40 years old by sharing one of my favrotie arranged albums of theirs. Falcom vs. JDK BAND Summer 2010 sees a lot of rotation from me, so I thought I’d share yet another peak into why I love Falcom Sound Team jdk so damn much. […]
This week, I’m getting back to the game soundtrack I had to pull an audible on – Star Trader for the X68000! I originally thought the soundtrack for this version was the same as the original version of the game on the PC-88. As it turns out, I was way off! The original version of […]
With Nick still out on assignment, Rob and Drew celebrate Jul(Ys) by talking about, well, Ys. Rob finished Ys SEVEN as well as started a new game called Gujian 3 and Drew continues his trek through Memories of Celceta. Go play this series!Be sure to check out DigitalEmelas.com for more information about the history of Ys! Also follow them on Twitter @DigitalEmelas Intro: The Place Where Souls Return (Ys SEVEN)Outro: The Underground Ruins (Ys: Memories of Celceta) by: Falcom Sound Team JDK
With a certain holiday right around the corner, I thought I’d put up some of my favorite winter/Christmas music in here. Don’t worry, we’re only listening to video game stuff still. There’s more music here than me talking, so I hope you enjoy this little playlist I’ve put together for you! Happy Holidays! The ROWYCO […]
It’s been a while since I started these, so I thought I’d make this one a freebie for everyone. Patreon backers still get the show at a higher quality. I didn’t do much in the way of plugs at the end since I decided to do this at the last second, but if you want […]
Jason Arriola and Dominic Chavez wrap up covering the soundtrack to The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III! With over four hours worth of podcasts, we hope we’ve shone a little bit of light as to why we spend so much time covering Falcom’s work. Rather than just take our word for it, why not check […]
Jason Arriola and Dominic Chavez continue their exploration of The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III’s soundtrack. There’s even more good stuff here and even some stuff that might be bordering on the edge of not something we normally get into. Falcom Sound Team continues to work their magic on us, and we’re all too happy […]
Jason Arriola and Dominic Chavez continue with the Falcom madness! We continue our discussion on The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III as we cover the second disc of the soundtrack. We’ll give you a few days to get caught up, and then the next two episodes will be up, with the final one coinciding with […]
Jason Arriola and Dominic Chavez are going Falcom Sound Team jdk crazy for the next few episodes! Over the course of our next four episodes, we’ll be covering the soundtrack for The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III. Normally, this means this would be taking up two months of regular shows, but with the North American […]
Want a little taste of the Rock Out With Your Cart Out bonus episodes? I’ll post a few minutes of them in the regular feed so you have a chance to see what you’re missing out by not backing us on Patreon! Jason Arriola and Dominic Chavez wrap up their discussion on “The Boy Who Had Wings” by […]
Jason Arriola and Dominic Chavez finish up their tribute to the longtime Editor-in-Chief of RPGamer, Michael ” Macstorm” Cunningham. We take a deep look into the second disc of the Ys Seven soundtrack for what is easily our longest episode yet. This episode also acts as a great primer for people looking to get into […]
I’m going to go ahead and, if you will, break the fourth wall on this post. I tried writing this in the third-person like I normally do, but it just never felt right, no matter how many times I attempted to fix it. This episode is a little different. Dominic and I are not just […]
It had to happen eventually, I venture out on my own to talk about video game music. In this inaugural episode, I talk about some of my favorite introductory themes in games. Was there some things I had to leave out? Absolutely! Would you have wanted to listen to a three hour long podcast? Maybe […]
Äntligen Måndag igen och dags för ännu ett Soundtrack att djupdyka i, denna gången är det dags för Ys Origin. Kompositörer bakom detta spelet var Hayato Sonoda, Takahiro Unisuga, Ryo Takeshita, Yukihiro Jindo, också kända som Falcom Sound Team JDK. Chris och Chris pratar om vad butt clenching action är och var för har Chris [...] Inlägget Äntligen Spelmusik #4 – Soundtracket om Änglar och Banditer dök först upp på Videospelsklubben.
We said that ST3K would be fixed, but he's not fixed. We're deep in the middle of repairs, but hope is on our side! We just have to make sure he's up and running by the next time hosting duties come around for him. In the meantime, enjoy some live rock arranges of Falcom Sound Team's music by the Falcom Sound Team JDK Band. It's really, really good. GO FIGHT! Be sure to follow us on Twitter @sutekijam, and rate and review us at iTunes.
This week, the guys focus on the incredibly influential and signature sound of Falcom Sound Team JDK! By far one of the most consistent sound teams that established a tradition, and kept following it year after year. Enjoy a large focus on the PC-88, a Japanese computer system where Falcom made a name for themselves with series such as Ys and Dragon Slayer! 04/20/14
The focus this week is on games released in the year 1993, from classics and lesser known games alike. We manage to play songs from 10 different systems in our 12 tracks!Download MP3 Tracklist (full info here):