Pixel Beat

About: In this episode we play pairs 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.   Artwork: Undertale & Final Fantasy XIV  00:00 - Home [Undertale]  by Toby Fox >  02:00 - The Last Stand [Final Fantasy XIV]  by Masayoshi Soken >  06:57 - Warp Gate Core [Guardian’s Crusade] ...

About: A dark, uneasy vibe lingers, invading the mind with thoughts of despair and hopelessness. A more sinister episode lies ahead.  Artwork: The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time  00:00 - Huaina [The House In Fata Morgana]  by Mellok’n >  02:32 - Count Down [Chaos;Child]  by Takeshi Abo >  04:58 - Who… Are You? [Final Fantasy VII]  by Nobuo Uematsu >  06:19 - Fear [FEZ]  by Disasterpeace...

About: We did a seasonal set of episodes in the past, but found we had such an abundance of fantastic winter tunes! Time to showcase some more winter themed tracks, as we have so many fantastic snowy tunes to share.  Artwork: Xenoblade Chronicles  00:00 - Buried In Snow [Final Fantasy VII]  by Nobuo Uematsu >  03:07 - A Freezing Breath [Scarlet Nexus]  by Hayata Takeda >  07:36 - The Winterl...

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,...

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 Masan...

About: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is truly a ‘one-in-a-lifetime’ game that combines the legacies of so many video game properties into one, for lack of a better word, ultimate package. It’s almost unbelievable how many video game series’ are represented, especially through the games music, which includes a whopping 1018 songs! All of this episodes tracks are new arrangements, made specifically for...

About: A small collection of softer, more  lullaby-style themes.  Artwork: The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening  00:00 - A Song From Her Memory [Final Fantasy IX]  by Nobuo Uematsu >  01:52 - Truth and Dreams [Breath Of Fire IV]  by Yoshino Aoki >  04:24 - A Coin Of Fate [Final Fantasy VI]  by Nobuo Uematsu >  07:33 - PSYNCHIN’ IN THE CAPTAIN [AI: The Somnium Files]  by Keisuke Ito > ...

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...

About: Looking out into the nighttime city, you'll find a cityscape of lively lights and so much potential.  Artwork: Streets of Rage  00:00 - The Street of Rage [Streets of Rage]  by Yuzo Koshiro >  01:59 - The Dark City [The Revenge Of Shinobi]  by Yuzo Koshiro >  03:04 - Nocturne [FEZ]  by Disasterpeace >  05:11 - The Lounge Where We Speak Of Tomorrow [Etrian Odyssey]  by Yuzo Kos...

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 Pun...

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 Lege...

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 -...

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...

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...

About: Our end of year episode is here, featuring music from some of our favourite OST’s of 2024.  00:00 - Broken Bridge [Astro Bot]  by Kenneth C M Young >  01:43 -  Blade’s Exaltation [Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail]  by Masayoshi Soken >  06:14 - Land of Sunlit Leaves [Metaphor: ReFantazio]  by Shoji Meguro >  08:43 - Last Person Standing [SaGa Emerald Beyond]  by Kenji Ito >  12:10 -...

About: Fantasian Neo Dimension released this past week and Nobuo Uematsu has talked about the likely possibility that it may be the final soundtrack entirely composed by him. We take a look back at some of Uematsu’s music, but as we have played an abundance of Final Fantasy themes in the past, and aruably that is what Uematsu is most well-known for, we will instead be focusing on his music outside...

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 Masas...

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 Watan...

About: An assortment of character themes that stem from protagonists and various other important characters.  00:00 - Descendant of Shinobi [Final Fantasy VII]  by Nobuo Uematsu >  02:43 - Theme for Mythe [Unlimited SaGa]  by Masashi Hamauzu >  07:19 - Sheena [Tales of Symphonia]  by Motoi Sakuraba, Shinji Tamura, Takeshi Arai >  09:12 - Edgar & Sabin’s Theme [Final Fantasy VI]  by No...

About: There are many modern day video games that take big inspiration from the retro era. Sometimes this is in the form of the art style, gameplay, music or a combination of the three. These are some tracks from games that owe their identity to the ones that came before, but still remain new and unique experiences in their own right.  Artwork: Shovel Knight  00:00 - Strike The Earth! [Shovel Knig...

About: Some of my favourite Video Game Music comes from solitary nighttime moments or locations. Following on from our Daytime Breeze and Afternoon Breeze episodes, we have a longer episode here featuring some of the aforementioned Nighttime Breeze themes.  Artwork: Professor Layton & The Last Specter  00:00 - Mystical Princess [Musashiden II: Blademaster]  by Masashi Hamauzu >  03:03 - Nig...

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 - Bit...

About: An episode complete with music on the lighter, fun side. This one features generally upbeat, uplifting and overall enjoyable themes from an assortment of games.  Artwork: Chrono Trigger  00:00 - Torigoth [Xenoblade Chronicles 2]  by ACE >  03:28 - Guardia Millennial Fair [Chrono Trigger]  by Yasunori Mitsuda >  06:38 - Dance and Stamp and Cheer [The House In Fata Morgana]  by Gao >...

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] ...

About: An episode completely dedicated to video game tracks with lyrics. Let’s hope this episode doesn’t get pulled down!  Artwork: Persona 5 Royal  00:00 - Colors Flying High [Persona 5 Royal]  by Shoji Meguro >  01:33 - Escape From The City …for City Escape [Sonic Adventure 2]  by Ted Poley, Tony Harnell >  03:50 - Plains of Eternity [Final Fantasy XIII-2]  by Joelle >  07:02 - Heartbea...