About: A collection of themes from Editing or Building modes in various games. Also has a few tracks from Sim/Building games. There are a lot of different styles here, most are more on the relaxed side, while some are a touch more intense. Artwork: Rogue Galaxy 00:00 - Factory (In Editing) [Rogue Galaxy] by Tomohito Nishiura > 02:13 - By The Bay [SimCity 4] by Jerry Martin > 05:51 - Zusannentreffen [SaGa Frontier II] by Masashi Hamauzu > 07:52 - Editing Theme [3D Dot Game Heroes] by Sho...
May 17, 2024•23 min
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 Soun...
May 04, 2024•40 min
About: After over 120 episodes, we’ve already played a good amount of music by legendary composer Yuzo Koshiro. However, we wanted to showcase more of his music, with songs that we have yet to feature in the show thus far. 00:00 - They’re Back [Streets Of Rage 4] by Yuzo Koshiro > 03:04 - Over The Bay [The Revenge Of Shinobi] by Yuzo Koshiro > 05:25 - In The Bar [Streets Of Rage II] by Yuzo Koshiro > 06:53 - Conquering The Snow Fields [Super Adventure Island] by Yuzo Koshiro > 08:59 ...
Apr 19, 2024•38 min
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 ...
Apr 02, 2024•37 min
About: The end of a long sunny day brings some peace in the form of a breezy sunset. This is a collection of breezy afternoon songs. Artwork: Chocobo GP 00:00 - Serenity [Fire Emblem: Awakening] by Hiroki Morishita, Rei Kondoh > 02:37 - On The Beach At Dusk [Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky] by Arata Iiyoshi > 05:10 - On The Farm [Chocobo GP] by Hidenori Iwasaki > 08:43 - Have A Break In The South [Persona 5 Strikers] by Ayana Hira > 12:14 - Sunset Song [Paradise Killer] by ...
Mar 24, 2024•36 min
About: A fifth episode featuring emotional and poignant themes. Even if you have never heard of these songs in this episode during their respective moments, they are sure to make you feel something solely from their music alone. Artwork: MapleStory 00:00 - Soliloquy [Octopath Traveller II] by Yasunori Nishiki > 03:07 - Serenade [Albert Odyssey Gaiden] by Naoki Kodaka > 05:22 - Be Absentminded [Tales of Phantasia] by Shinji Tamura > 08:43 - Traumerei [Persona 4] by Shoji Meguro > 10:5...
Mar 06, 2024•35 min
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 &g...
Feb 22, 2024•51 min
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 [Loope...
Feb 11, 2024•29 min
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, Shoi...
Jan 31, 2024•38 min
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 Iiyos...
Jan 12, 2024•47 min
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...
Dec 29, 2023•54 min
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 He...
Dec 14, 2023•33 min
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...
Nov 30, 2023•40 min
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 - Solit...
Nov 15, 2023•31 min
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 Saint...
Nov 02, 2023•30 min
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 San...
Oct 21, 2023•39 min
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...
Oct 04, 2023•42 min
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 (...
Sep 24, 2023•2 hr 4 min
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] b...
Sep 06, 2023•35 min
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 Atsu...
Aug 24, 2023•47 min
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, Ren...
Aug 08, 2023•48 min
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 Eg...
Jul 28, 2023•34 min
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 - Mis...
Jul 12, 2023•43 min
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 ...
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr 39 min
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 &...
Jun 15, 2023•34 min
About: Listen to the sounds as you drift off into the everlasting Dreamworld. A mix of dreamy and ambient music, backed by endless solitariness. Artwork: Paradise Killer 00:00 - Welcome [Paradise Killer] by Epoch > 02:10 - Mutual Telepathy [13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim] by Kazuki Higashihara > 04:56 - Dreams [Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy] by Kazuki Yanagawa > 06:52 - Mysterioso [Albert Odyssey Gaiden] by Naoki Kodaka > 09:01 - Breezin’ [Trials of Mana] by Hiroki Kik...
May 31, 2023•40 min
About: For this episode, we’re diving into the music of a single game. Gdleen is a 1991 Super Famicom RPG. The game is based on the Anime of the same name, which in turn was based on the series of light novels titled ‘Jikou Wakusei Gdleen.’ Similar to a previous episode we did, this one will showcase a lesser known games soundtrack, giving it its own time in the spotlight. Artwork: Gdleen 00:00 - Title [Gdleen] 02:42 - Field 1 [Gdleen] 04:50 - Battle [Gdleen] 06:00 - Eules [Gdleen] 07:20 - Ruin ...
May 17, 2023•26 min
About: In the far, far future, down a neon lit alleyway, ‘Future’s Nightclub’ comes alive for the third time. Night Three begins now. Artwork: Shin Megami Tensei IV 00:00 - Traffic [Shin Megami Tensei IV] by Ryota Kozuka, Kenichi Tsuchiya, Toshiki Konishi > 02:11 - Cyber Space 1-6 [Sonic Frontiers] by Kenji Mizuno > 04:13 - Living To The Fullest [Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc] by Masafumi Takada > 06:58 - Mansei Realm [Keiichi Okabe] by Soul Hackers 2 > 09:07 - Angel’s Peak [Machi...
May 05, 2023•48 min
About: We’re full speed ahead with our 100th episode! This features a selection of tracks themed around travelling or marching onwards. Moving forward and never looking back. It’s an episode full of momentum for a momentous occasion. Artwork: Final Fantasy XIII-2 00:00 - Full Speed Ahead [Final Fantasy XIII-2] by Naoshi Mizuta > 03:50 - Come On, Let’s Travel [Grandia II] by Noriyuki Iwadare > 06:19 - Reach For The Front [Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete] by Noriyuki Iwadare > 09:14 - C...
Apr 19, 2023•34 min
About: While many dangers lurk in 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: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 00:00 - CORE [Undertale] by Toby Fox > 02:44 - Leave Time for Love [Secret of Mana] by Hiroki Kikuta > 05:54 - Courage (Dungeon) [Wild Arms] by Michiko Naruke > 08:17 - The Child’s Dream [Alun...
Apr 05, 2023•41 min
