Pixel Beat

Pixel Beat is a video game music playlist-style podcast featuring music from both old and new games. Each episode features a collection of tracks based on an idea, theme or genre. The show will become a collection of great video game music playlists that allow the music to shine on its own.

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[008] Race Day Preparation

About: The race is on, but not yet! This episode we have a bundle of tracks from racing games, but not from the actual racing moments. These themes all spawn from the tracks you hear during menu selections, car modifications, car shops or the in-game garage. Artwork: 'Gran Turismo 1 Honda Shop' by RIP_Bust from Gran Turismo Sport 00:00 - Menu [Racing Gears Advance] by Neil Voss > 01:59 - Car Shop (Honda & Acura) [Gran Turismo - Western Version] by Jason Page > 04:41 - The Motorious Zon...

Oct 10, 2019•32 min

[007] A Splash Of Tactical Warfare

About: A collection of themes from Turn-Based Tactical RPG’s. These games usually take a more colourful approach to the overly devastating idea of war. Artwork: Fire Emblem: Awakening 00:00 - As Swift As Wind [Fire Emblem: Three Houses] by Hiroki Morishita, Rei Kondoh > 03:32 - Caroline’s Theme [Super Famicom Wars] by Kenichi Nishiyama > 05:07 - Kingdom Knight [Warsong/Langrisser] by Noriyuki Iwadare > 07:01 - Battle! Normal Type [Pokémon Conquest] by Shinichiro Nakamura > 10:13 - Ch...

Sep 25, 2019•38 min

[006] Danger Under The Water's Surface

About: What lurks below in the deep, unknown waters of the ocean? That mysterious feeling is sometimes more haunting or intimidating than what’s truly hidden. We try and capture that feeling with the following tracks from similar scenarios in games. Artwork: Ecco the Dolphin 00:00 - Home Bay [Ecco the Dolphin SEGA CD] by Spencer Nilsen > 03:27 - Riverside [The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes] by Ryo Nagamatsu > 06:04 - Waterworld [Smart Ball] by Yasuhiko Fukuda, Akira Yamaoka, Manabu Sai...

Sep 10, 2019•40 min

[005] Reminiscence

About: All the tracks in this episode are titled “Reminiscence." There are many video game tracks with this song title and they’re usually heard during emotional points in a story or when a character is silently reflecting on a past moment. There is either a sadness or sombre peacefulness surrounding these themes and melodies. However, some of the themes may just surprise you with a punch of upbeat ferocity too. Artwork: Suikoden II 00:00 - Reminiscence [TalesWeaver] by Goo-Min Nam/Nauts > 02...

Aug 28, 2019•36 min

[004] The Persona Battle Mix

About: The Persona series bucks the trend by featuring lyrics in many of its battle themes. This episode covers the mainline Persona games, as well as some of the remakes, re-releases and the Q series spin off games. 00:00 - Invitation To Freedom [Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth] by Atsushi Kitajoh > 03:16 - Wiping All Out [Persona 3 Portable] by Shoji Meguro > 05:52 - Additional Boss Battle [Persona 2: Eternal Punishment PSP] by Toshiki Konishi > 08:15 - Time To Make History [Persona ...

Aug 15, 2019•1 hr 1 min

[003] To Those Of The Azure Skies

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. 00:00 - Lightning Blade in Blue Sky [Wild Arms 3] by Michiko Naruke > 02:56 - Blackjack [Final Fantasy VI] by Nobuo Uematsu > 05:45 - Over The Sky/To Those Of The Azure Skies [Lufia II: Rise Of The Sinistrals] by Yasunori Shiono > 07:01 - Light Plane [Pilotwings] by Soyo Oka > 08:45 - Jet Plane [Pilotwings Resort]...

Aug 01, 2019•27 min

[002] Legend Of The Deep Forest

About: This episode features music that plays in mysterious, dark or foggy forests. There’s a strange, yet oddly peaceful feeling in these wary, yet warm compositions. Artwork: by Hiro Isono 00:00 - Forest Of Illusion / Forest Of Cutting Shadows [Chrono Cross] by Yasunori Mitsuda > 02:18 - Wise Owl Forest [Dark Cloud] by Tomohito Nishiura > 04:07 - Secret Of The Forest [Chrono Trigger] by Yasunori Mitsuda > 06:31 - Danger In The Forest [Final Fantasy IX] by Nobuo Uematsu > 08:46 - Lo...

Jul 17, 2019•32 min

[001] Opening Stages from the NES and SNES

About: This episode features first stage themes from NES and SNES titles. First stage themes are essentially introductions into a games world, and these are some first stage themes from a collection of Nintendo titles. 00:00 - Factory [Shatterhand] by Iku Mizutani, Hiroyuki Iwatsuki > 02:30 - Area 1 [Mighty Morphin Power Rangers] by Kinuyo Yamashita > 05:26 - Gotham City [Batman for NES] by Naoki Kodaka] > 07:30 - Gotham Plaza [Batman Returns for NES] by Shigemasa Matsuo, Takashi Tateis...

Jul 04, 2019•23 min

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