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Piggybacking on a historical lifeline, Silkroad Online has enjoyed a long run in the MMORPG market. But how is its music? To find this out, the Battle Bards begin a long trek through desert and rainforest to discover the truth of Silkroad's soundtrack. Episode 202 show notes Intro (feat. "Karakorum," "Roc Battle," and "Donwhang Cave") "Jangan Town" "Togui Village" "Constantinople Town" "Samarkand" "Festival Event" "Alexandria/Egypt Field Delta" "Jupiter Temple" Which one did we like best? Listener notes from Katriana and Bullwraith Jukebox picks: "The Finest Scenery" from Behind the Frame, "Security Breach" from Angry Video Game Nerd II, and "Befriending Spirits" from Kena: Bridge of Spirits Outro (feat. "Hotan Kingdom") Talk to the Battle Bards on Twitter! Follow Battle Bards on iTunes, Stitcher, Player.FM, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Pocket Casts! This podcast is produced using copyrighted material according to Fair Use practices as stated under Section 107 of the 1976 Copyright Act.
Return with us to the lands of Vana'diel, as the Battle Bards dip into the ocean of Final Fantasy XI expansion music. While Syl might be chiding Syp over his inappropriate attire, at least these amazing tunes can overcome all hostility! Episode 198 show notes Intro (feat. "Where It All Begins," "Vana'diel March #4," and "Echoes of a Zephyr") "Kazham" "Breaking Ground" "The Cosmic Wheel" "Autumn Footfalls" "Bustle of the Capital" "Unity" "The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah" Which one did we like best? Listener notes from Katriana and Branden Jukebox picks: "The Town of Luncheon" from Chicory, "Sarah's Song" from Tyrion, and "Dolphin Surf" from Tetris Effect Outro (feat. "The Pioneers") Talk to the Battle Bards on Twitter! Follow Battle Bards on iTunes, Stitcher, Player.FM, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Pocket Casts! This podcast is produced using copyrighted material according to Fair Use practices as stated under Section 107 of the 1976 Copyright Act.
This time around, the Battle Bards cruise into the indie MMO known as "Project Gorgon" to see what musical landscape is being concocted in this usual realm. From dark dungeon crawls to dusty deserts, it's a trip around a world of fantasy, mystery, and deliberate old school musical cues! Episode 196 show notes Intro (feat. "Fae Forest," "SunVale," and "The Spider Crypt") "Overture Theme" "Quiet Countryside" "Eltibule" "Delving for Forgotten Secrets" "Rakshasa City" "Anagoge Magical Island" "The Deep Desert" Which one did we like best? Listener notes from Katriana and Mark Jukebox picks: "Galaxy Map" from Mass Effect, "Main Theme" from Ratchet and Clank, and "Lich is Unbreakable" from Loop Hero Outro (feat. "Bard Music") Talk to the Battle Bards on Twitter! Follow Battle Bards on iTunes, Stitcher, Player.FM, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Pocket Casts! This podcast is produced using copyrighted material according to Fair Use practices as stated under Section 107 of the 1976 Copyright Act.
Is Mabonogi a muppet, a Welsh adventure, or a Korean MMORPG? It's certainly an odd title, but its music is worthy of the Battle Bards' time. This week, the trio sails through the soundtrack to this anime fantasy sandbox -- and gives proper attention, respect, and love to the country of Wales. Episode 192 show notes Intro (feat. "Main Theme (Piano)," "Afternoon Tea," and "Prince of Denmark") "Sidhe Finnachaid" "Merlin" "Tears of Memory" "Avalon Theme" "Bangor" "An Old Story From Grandma" "Belita: Hunter at World's End" Which one did we like best? Listener notes from Katriana and Danny Jukebox picks: "Main Theme" from The Long Return, "Cowboystrats 3" from Railway Empire, and "Climbing" from Spirit of the North Outro (feat. "Deeper and Deeper") Talk to the Battle Bards on Twitter! Follow Battle Bards on iTunes, Stitcher, Player.FM, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Pocket Casts! This podcast is produced using copyrighted material according to Fair Use practices as stated under Section 107 of the 1976 Copyright Act.
Hitch up your shorts, buckle your boots, and step into another deep forest of MMORPG music with the Battle Bards! As diverse as the woods are in virtual worlds, so too are these tracks that attempt to convey the feeling of a variety of leafy settings. Episode 171 show notes (show page, direct download) Intro (feat. "Mnes Forest" from Echo of Souls, "Forest of Adera" from Eldevin, and "Sleeping Forest" from Allods Online) "Forest of Legends" from Bless "Mystery Forest of Vikings" from Minions of Mirth "Lost Forest" from Revelation Online "Saphora Forest" from Aion "Drustvar Glenbrook Woods" from World of Warcraft "Forest of December" from Tree of Savior "Tera Forest" from MapleStory Which one did we like best? Listener mail: Katriana, Cursed Seishi, and Bereman Jukebox picks: "Day at the Fair" from Life is Feudal, "Wastelanders Theme" from Fallout 76, and "Doom Eternal" from Doom Eternal Outro (feat. "The Rime Woods" from Champions Online) Talk to the Battle Bards on Twitter! Follow Battle Bards on iTunes, Stitcher, Player.FM, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Pocket Casts! This podcast is produced using copyrighted material according to Fair Use practices as stated under Section 107 of the 1976 Copyright Act.
Stop your whinnying and take Star Stable's soundtrack out for a gallop today! You might discover, as the Battle Bards did, that this horse-themed MMO has a pretty amazing and lovely soundtrack that's as large in quantity as it is high in quality. So saddle up for a ride through the trails of this lively soundscape! Episode 170 show notes (show page, direct download) Intro (feat. "To Pandoria," "Hooves on the Run," and "Forest Bells") "A Dimension in Pink" "South Hoof Peninsula" "Epona" "The Capital of Jorvik" "My Stable" "Cloud Kingdom" "How to Build Your Ranch" Which one did we like best? Listener mail from Zinn, Katriana, and Castagere (link to the song mentioned) Jukebox picks: "Painful Gulch" from Lucky Luke, "Badlands 2" from Horse Isle 3, and "Azukay" from River City Girls Outro (feat. "Glacier Galloping") Talk to the Battle Bards on Twitter! Follow Battle Bards on iTunes, Stitcher, Player.FM, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Pocket Casts! This podcast is produced using copyrighted material according to Fair Use practices as stated under Section 107 of the 1976 Copyright Act.
Tapping into their inner children, the three Battle Bards get into the spirit of name calling, trading stickers, and goofing off in kiddie MMOs. It's another episode devoted to 100% kid-themed games and their soundtracks and the weird rabbit hole tangents that the hosts find themselves pursuing. Did you know Switzerland has a Not-Fun Zoo? Never, ever go there. Just trust us. Episode 167 show notes Intro (feat. "Main Theme" from LEGO Minifigures Online, "Shrouded Glade" from Free Realms, and "Aerokid" from Habbo Hotel) "Character Creation" from FusionFall "Jammer Anthem" from Animal Jam "Arissola" from Temtem "Maple Island 1" from MapleStory 2 "Unicorn Adventure" from Fantage "Kid's View" from Trickster Online "Goofy Speedway" from Toontown Online Which one did we like best? Listener notes: Katriana, Danny, and Ratstew Jukebox picks: "Ode to the Bridge Builder" from World of Goo, "First Steps" from Unravel, and "Ophelia" from Elsinore Outro (feat. "Bolshoy Theatre" from Hello Kitty Online) Talk to the Battle Bards on Twitter! Follow Battle Bards on iTunes, Stitcher, Player.FM, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Pocket Casts! This podcast is produced using copyrighted material according to Fair Use practices as stated under Section 107 of the 1976 Copyright Act.
Who knew that interlocking brick systems would result in so many video games -- and a pretty good soundtrack? The Battle Bards step on many small bricks on their way to reach LEGO Universe, the now-defunct MMO that only ran for a couple of years. Tune in for a high-octane trip through toys, tunes, and alliteration as Syp, Steff, and Syl regress to their childhood! Episode 166 show notes Intro (feat. "Spaceship Entrance" and "Pirate Cove 1") "Our Universe" "Tortoise Terrace" "Darkling Battle" "Pet Rock" "Nimbus Plaza" "Magic Forest" "Crocodile Corner" Which one did we like best? Listener notes from Katriana and Scotty Jukebox picks: "Mysterious Destiny" from Bayonetta, "The Sunflower Farm" from Ghost Giant, and "Thieves' Forest" from Castle Crashers Outro (feat. "Character Create") Talk to the Battle Bards on Twitter! Follow Battle Bards on iTunes, Stitcher, Player.FM, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Pocket Casts! This podcast is produced using copyrighted material according to Fair Use practices as stated under Section 107 of the 1976 Copyright Act.
If you ever walked into a forest glade at the light of the first full moon of the year, you may spy an impish fae dancing among the moonbeams and singing to all of the woodland creatures that come out for the annual concert. And if you ever tune in to Battle Bards -- in particular, this episode -- you may hear a rare recording of fairy music along with very serious discussion involving (a) aerial kung-fu, (b) the taste of fairy wings, and (c) didgeridoos. You are so not prepared for any of this. Episode 164 show notes Intro (feat. "Kelethin" from EverQuest II, "All's Fairy in Love and War" from RuneScape, and "Fairytale" from EverQuest) "A Fairy of Peace" from Aion "Fairy Academy" from MapleStory "Fairy Tale Out of Time" from Allods Online "Fae Forest" from Project Gorgon "Fae Wilds" from Trove "The Fairy Valley" from Luna Online "Pixie Beast Tribe" from FFXIV Which one did we like most? Listener note from Katriana and Caroline Jukebox Picks: "The Cause" from Elemental Gearbolt, "Beach Bunny" from Jazz Jackrabbit, and "The Crystal Shards" from Kirby 64 Outro (feat. ) Talk to the Battle Bards on Twitter! Follow Battle Bards on iTunes, Stitcher, Player.FM, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Pocket Casts! This podcast is produced using copyrighted material according to Fair Use practices as stated under Section 107 of the 1976 Copyright Act.
While Square Enix's Final Fantasy XIV is enjoying rousing success here in the west, its other MMO -- Dragon Quest X -- never made it across the Pacific. Today, the Battle Bards assemble to examine the soundtrack to this overlooked fantasy game and see how it holds up by itself and in comparison to the Dragon Quest franchise. Episode 161 show notes Intro (feat. "Bright Horizons," "Soprano of Blue," and "The Race of Water") "Overture" "The Heavens" "Good Night Villagers" "Town Music" "Melody of the Blade" "Casino" "Exploring the Hills" Which one did we like most? Listener notes from Druidsfire, Bill Champagne, Katriana, and Wolfy Jukebox Picks: "Endless World" from Dragon Quest II, "Main Theme" from Toonstruck, and "Edge Water" from The Outer Worlds Outro (feat. "Comedic Fight") Talk to the Battle Bards on Twitter! Follow Battle Bards on iTunes, Stitcher, Player.FM, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Pocket Casts!
Back for a third round, the Battle Bards examine a slew of main themes from MMORPGs! Considering how essential these themes are in making a strong first impression upon players, Steff, Syl, and Syp run these tracks through their paces to see which hook them on a first listen... and which put them to sleep. Episode 152 show notes Intro (feat. "Knights of the Fallen Empire Main Theme" from SWTOR, "Main Theme" from Lost Ark, and "Refly Main Theme" from Aion) "Main Theme" from Atlas "Main Theme" from Astellia "The Dragon's Spine" from Age of Conan "Main Theme" from Echo of Soul "Main Theme" from Eldevin "Main Theme" from ArcheAge "Main Theme" from The Chronicles of Spellborn Which one did we like best? Listener mail from Katriana, Zinn, Caroline, and Castagere Jukebox picks: "Arbiter's Mark" from Fell Seal, "What the Forest Taught Me" from Secret of Mana, and "Main Theme" from Rogue Squadron Outro (feat. "Memories of Rohan" from Rohan) Stinger: Playful evil Talk to the Battle Bards on Twitter! Follow Battle Bards on iTunes, Stitcher, Player.FM, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Pocket Casts!
It may see itself as an "old school fantasy MMO," but Rappelz' soundtrack is a great mixture of old and new, traditional and experimental. In this episode, the daring and ever-courageous Battle Bards plumb the depth of this score and see what can be brought out of obscurity and into the light! Episode 143 show notes (show page, direct download) Intro (feat. "A New Epic," "Breeze of Old Forest," and "Resonance of the World") "Main Theme" "The Deva" "Crystal Mountain" "The Temple of the Masters" "A Horizon in the Sunset" "A Lost and Secret Island" "The Morning Breaks of Rondo" Which one did we like best? Listener mail: Bullwraith, Katriana, Caroline, and Michael Jukebox picks: "Cierzo" from Outward, "Green Village Baruchie" from Another Eden, and "La Pintarroja" from Tropico 6 Outro (feat. "The Ursa Caverns") Talk to the Battle Bards on Twitter! Follow Battle Bards on iTunes, Stitcher, Player.FM, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Pocket Casts!
The Battle Bards take to the sky to investigate the somewhat obscure Riders of Icarus and see if the lofty visuals can be matched by the music -- or if this soundtrack has been grounded for good! "Surprisingly rich" and "theatrical" are review terms that the Battle Bards are willing to license out to the studio to put on the soundtrack cover. Episode 141 show notes Intro (feat. "Character Creation" and "Attauis") "Main Theme" "Character Selection" "The Beginning" "First Elite" "Fort Baellus" "Artisan Square" "Floor 34 Boss Theme" Which one did we like best? Listener mail from Caroline, Katriana, Zoward, Paragon Lost, and Maggie May Jukebox picks: "Crimson Caribbean" from Blackwake, "Field Tutorial Zone" from Mabinogi, and "The Castle" from Dead Cells Outro (feat. "Sea of Hakanas") Talk to the Battle Bards on Twitter! Follow Battle Bards on iTunes, Stitcher, Player.FM, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Pocket Casts!
It's one of the most powerful and versatile of musical instruments, and now the piano is getting its own featured show here on Battle Bards! The crew re-assembles, not to avenge, but to uplift beautiful, striking, and moving piano themes from MMORPGs. So tickle the ivories with Syl, Steff, and Syp as they listen to today's signature tracks. Episode 140 show notes Intro (feat. "Breezewind Park" from Blade and Soul, "Main Theme" from The Secret World, and "Piano Works #1 Serendia" from Black Desert) "Theobomos Hotel" from Aion "Purple" from Worlds Adrift "Kaelar and Empyrean Freeholds" from Ashes of Creation "Tieve's Theme" from Vindictus "Lullaby" from Chronicles of Spellborn "The Die is Cast" from Tree of Savior "Ancient City" from FFXIV Which one did we like best? Listener mail from Katriana and IronSalamander8 [link] Jukebox picks: "Chiasm" from GRIS, "Main Theme" from Neon Chrome, and "The Beginning" from Resident Evil 2 Remake Outro (feat. "Hywel" from Mabinogi) Talk to the Battle Bards on Twitter! Follow Battle Bards on iTunes, Stitcher, Player.FM, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Pocket Casts! Special nod to Video Game Music for his excellent repository of MMO soundtracks!
Boy howdy, is it time for another highfalutin Battle Bards episode? Shucks, looks like! In this week's show, the trio saddle up for a ride through the tumbleweeds and mesas of western MMO tunes. It may be slim pickins, but the pickins are actually pretty good! Episode 138 show notes (show page, direct download) Intro (feat. "Renewal" from Fallen Earth, "Ashe" from Overwatch, and "Crimson Hills" from Aion) "Calm Guitar" from Crossout "Thermock Hold" from WildStar "Way Out West" from LEGO Worlds "Main Theme" from Wild West Online "Eyes of Ice" from Aion "Cool Ranch Tumbleweed Explorer" from Pirate101 "Main Theme" from Dino Storm Which one did we like best? Listener mail from Katriana and PanagiotisLial Jukebox picks: "Legend of the Eagle Bearer" from Assassin's Creed Odyssey, "Into the Wilderness" from Wild Arms, and "Escape" from Return of Obra Dinn Outro (feat. "Antique Cowboy" from Ragnarok Online) Talk to the Battle Bards on Twitter! Follow Battle Bards on iTunes, Stitcher, Player.FM, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Pocket Casts! Special nod to Video Game Music for his excellent repository of MMO soundtracks!
Two Destinies for the price of one! For this episode, the Battle Bards are gearing up in their favorite space armor to take on highlights from both of the Destiny soundtracks. From buyer's regret to confusing the gender of a key character, there is all sorts of on-air therapy happening with this kooky trio! Episode 116 show notes Intro (feat. "Sepiks Prime," "The Wilds," and "Ikora") "Inner Light" from Destiny 2 "The Traveler" from Destiny 1 "The Ecstasy (Jupiter)" from Destiny 1 "Lost Light" from Destiny 2 "The Last City" from Destiny 2 "Holliday" from Destiny 2 "The Farm" from Destiny 2 Which one did we like best? Listener Notes: rafael12104, Katriana, Veon91 Jukebox Picks: "Becalmed" from Sea of Thieves, "Track One" from Loong Online, and "Riverside Bogie" from Railway Empire) Outro (feat. "The Union (Mercury)") Talk to the Battle Bards on Twitter! Follow Battle Bards on iTunes, Stitcher, Player.FM , Google Play, and Pocket Casts! Find more podcasts at The Gaming and Entertainment Network!
The Battle Bards are always up for a musical bargain, and on today's episode, they'll deliver two MMORPGs for the price of one (sitting)! It's a look at two rather obscure eastern MMOs, Cabal Online and Cabal 2, both of which have some surprisingly good music tucked away. So expand your video game musical horizons with this show! Episode 111 show notes Intro (feat. "Frozen Tower of the Undead" from Cabal 1, "Freii Hills" from Cabal 2, and "Altar of Siena" from Cabal 1) "Green Despair" from Cabal 1 "Desert Scream" from Cabal 1 "Mission Battle" from Cabal 1 "Illusion Castle" from Cabal 1 "Forest of Troglo" from Cabal 2 "Another Truth" from Cabal 1 "Login Screen" from Cabal 2 Which one did we like best? Listener notes: @JinxedThought, @Katriana_games, Minimalistway, and George Wilson III Jukebox picks: "Fertile Highlands" from Conan Exiles, Super Marcato Bros., and "Welcome to Amnoon" from Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire Outro ("Luper's Excavation Site" from Cabal 2) Talk to the Battle Bards on Twitter! Follow Battle Bards on iTunes, Stitcher, Player.FM , Google Play, and Pocket Casts! Find more podcasts at The Gaming and Entertainment Network!
-In this episode: Fighting time and tide. -- Callum defends and fails Katriana.
-In this episode: Tom and Katriana dream. -- Tom and Silas prepare to leave.
-In this episode: The ruin. -- Released from her lie, Katriana agrees to help Tom.
-In this episode: Katriana tells her story. Tom becomes obsessed by his ghosts. -- After the storm. Strange clouds.
-In this episode: Tom and Katriana get to know each other as the ghost gets personal. -- Through the madness, Tom comes to an impossible conclusion.
-In this episode: Katriana the liar. Tom the murderer. -- The apparition.