Pixel Beat

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 Boss Rush of music for you with our sixteenth episode. Best prepare yourself well.  Artwork: ‘The Great Ultros Off Kanagawa” by kingcael  00:00 - The Decisive Battle [Final Fantasy VI]  b...

About: Ain’t nothing like a good space game. This episode features music from games set in space or during moments when you’re surrounded by an endless, dark universe.  Artwork: by Aleks (@aalkz, Twitter)  00:00 - Last Exit [Life Force/Salamander MSX]  by Miki Higashino >  01:13 - Round 2-1 [Eliminate Down]  by Tatsuya Matsumoto >  02:42 - Counterattack ’91 [Super R-Type]  by Yasuhiro Kawaka...

About: For our final episode of 2019 and our first composer spotlight episode, we listen to a selection of themes by the amazing composer Soyo Oka.  00:00 - Nomination [VS. Excitebike]  by Soyo Oka >  01:12 - Monster Dance [Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally]  by Soyo Oka >  04:05 - Choco Island [Super Mario Kart]  by Soyo Oka >  05:31 - Rocket Belt [Pilotwings]  by Soyo Oka >  07:28...

About: This episode features some of the great music from new games released in the past year of 2019. It’s our year-in-review episode!  Artwork: Games of 2019  00:00 - Battle at the Village! (Hulk Ogre Battle) [Little Town Hero]  by Toby Fox, Hitomi Sato >  03:51 - Gears of Fortune [Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night]  by Ryusuke Fujioka >  06:43 - Fancy Fight [River City Girls]  by Megan Mc...

About: Pull up a chair and take a break, you’ve been through enough for today. We feel you. Take a little brief respite with us here and enjoy what you hear. Artwork: Nier: Automata 00:00 - A Brief Respite [Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan]  by Yuzo Koshiro >  01:47 - National Park [Pokémon Gold & Silver]  by Go Ichinose >  04:27 - A Brief Respite [Final Fantasy XIII]  by Masashi...

About: This episode features music from underground caves, mines or dark caverns. The style of these themes can be atmospheric, upbeat or very chilled and relaxing. We blend a whole range of these in this episode. Artwork: by Pokémon Gold & Silver 00:00 - Know the Way (Dark Cave) [The Messenger]  by Rainbowdragoneyes >  01:27 - Cave [Destiny of an Emperor]  by Hiroshige Tonomura, Yoshihiro...

About: Similarly to our first episode, this one features first stage themes, but from SEGA Genesis and Mega-Drive titles. First stage themes are essentially introductions into a games world, and these are some from a collection of SEGA releases. Artwork: The Revenge of Shinobi 00:00 - Stage 1 - Wolfship [Wolfchild]  by Matt Furniss >  01:58 - Stage 1 [El Viento]  by Motoi Sakuraba >  03:38 -...

About: Care to purchase some goods? We have a selection of Shop Themes for sale today so come on in and buy somethin’! will ya! Artwork: Deltarune 00:00 - Lookin’ Fresh [Splatoon]  by Shiho Fujii >  02:12 - Shops [Persona]  by Hidehito Aoki, Misaki Okibe, Kenichi Tsuchiya and Shoji Meguro >  03:36 - Cheap Shop [Scott Pilgrim vs. the World]  by Anamanaguchi >  05:10 - Shopping [Brain Lord]...

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...

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 No...

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 Heroe...

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...

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 B...

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 Yas...

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] ...

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] ...