Pixel Beat

About: A fourth 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 - In The Deep Woods [Stardew Valley]  by ConcernedApe >  02:00 - Secret Green Passage [The Legend of Heroes: Trails In The Sky]  by Falcom Sound Team jdk >  04:11 - Theor Forest [Tales of t...

About: A collection of tracks that are set to give you some good vibes, and put you in a chilled mood.  Artwork: Paradise Killer  00:00 - Map [Waterworld SNES]  by Dean Evans >  03:45 - Tranquility [999: 9 Hours, 9 Persons, 9 Doors]  by Shinji Hosoe >  06:56 - You’ve Got Me [VA-11 HALL-A]  by Garoad >  10:25 - Gate [Pokémon X and Y]  by Minako Adachi >  13:16 - Lost Painting [Castlevan...

About: A selection of purely piano themes from various games.  00:00 - Indelight [TalesWeaver]  by JIMMie >  03:20 - Field of God-Dog [Shadow Hearts: Covenant]  by Yasunori Mitsuda >  07:05 - 悲哀 -hiAI- [AI: The Somnium Files]  by Keisuke Ito >  10:13 - Husked Girlhood [The House in Fata Morgana: Requiem]  by Novectacle >  12:24 - Girlish (Piano) [Chaos;Child]  by Takeshi Abo >  17...

About: Stories, memories, accounts of the past and recollections of a time now gone. This episode features background music to general story cutscenes, including emotional reminiscing moments, as well as a few lighter toned themes centred around conversations or recollections.  Artwork: Final Fantasy X  00:00 - Zanarkand [Final Fantasy X]  by Nobuo Uematsu >  02:46 - Fireplace Whispers [Ikenfel...

About: This episode features first stage themes from N64 titles. First stage themes are essentially introductions into a games world, and these are some first stage themes from a collection of Nintendo titles.  Artwork: Super Mario 64  00:00 - Dam [GoldenEye 007]  by Graeme Norgate >  02:32 - Green Garden [Bomberman 64]  by Akifumi Tada >  05:00 - Clowney Island [Rocket: Robot on Wheels]  by...

About: I had an extremely hard time choosing only four composers for the last episode, so I'm doing a whole honourable mentions follow up. Another four composers which are extremely synonymous with the art form. For this episode, I'll be showcasing the music from Yuzo Koshiro, Yoko Shimomura, Noriyuki Iwadare and Shoji Meguro.  00:00 - Colony 9 [Xenoblade Chronicles]  by Shimomura > ...

About: A special episode, in conjunction with various other VGM podcasts celebrating the musical achievements of their most loved, respected and influential VGM composers. A hall of fame of composers from the perspective of numerous VGM podcast creators. These four musical masters are the ones that I keep coming back to and these songs are the ones that I connect with their respective creators. It...

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: Three Houses  00:00 - Fist of Trenet [Ragnarok Tactics]  by Hideki Sakamoto, Takashi Okamoto >  03:46 - Studying the Battle [Suikoden Tactics]  by Norikazu Miura, Masahiko Ki...

About: An episode dedicated to a number of Jazzy themes. These songs gear more on the Acid Jazz flavour, with some other varied styles thrown in the mix as well.  00:00 - Danganronpa V3 [Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony]  by Masafumi Takada >  02:10 - It’s Not Over Yet [TalesWeaver]  by Nauts >  04:48 - Luke’s Door [Professor Layton and the Last Specter]  by Tomohito Nishiura >  07:17 - I’...

About: A cold and windy dark night approaches. Hunker down and survive the night.  Artwork: Final Fantasy VI  00:00 - Dark World [Final Fantasy VI]  by Nobuo Uematsu >  02:56 - Olhos na Sala Esculo [The House in Fata Morgana]  by Gao >  05:39 - Staring Into The Void [13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim]  by Hitoshi Sakimoto, Mitsuhiro Kaneda, Yoshimi Kudo, Yukinori Kikuchi, Kazuki Higashihara, Azusa Chi...

About: When it’s all said and done, you’ll need somewhere peaceful to hunker down. This second installment features a batch of homely themes that showcase the serenity within these carefree towns and villages.  Artwork: Ragnarok Online  00:00 - Tarrey Town [The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild]  by Yasuaki Iwata >  03:24 - Frontier Town [Fantasian]  by Nobuo Uematsu >  05:25 - Theme Of Pa...

About: One of gamings most iconic creators has written, directed, and designed some of the most beloved games across the past three decades. Hideo Kojima has pushed the medium forward in multiple ways, focusing on several aspects that define gaming as its own, unique experience.  Artwork: liamwong.com / @liamwong  00:00 - End Of The Dark [Policenauts]  by Tappi Iwase, Masahiro Ikariko, Motoaki Fur...

About: In the far, far future, down a neon lit alleyway, ‘Future’s Nightclub’ comes alive for a second time. Night Two begins now.  Artwork: VA-11 HALL-A  00:00 - Challenge Quest β [Shin Megami Tensei IV]  by Ryota Kozuka, Kenichi Tsuchiya, Toshiki Konishi >  02:11 - Commencing Simulation [VA-11 HALL-A]  by Garoad >  03:40 - -(HISTIDINE)- [13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim]  by Hitoshi Sakimoto, Mitsu...

About: Episode 70 features music with a Wild Western flair, from across many different games. From slow, whistling Western tunes, to more upbeat, action-infused cowboy escapades.  Artwork: Red Dead Redemption II  00:00 - Wandering Treasure Hunter [Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends and the Secret Fairy]  by Reo Uratani >  03:14 - Nomads In The Desert [Terranigma]  by Miyoko Kobayashi, Masanori Hikich...

About: Classic, definitive and just downright great battle music across various games. A no muss, no fuss episode of pure adrenaline.  Artwork: Sword of Vermillion  00:00 - Battle 1 [Lufia & The Fortress Of Doom]  by Yasunori Shiono >  01:58 - Battle At The Arena [Brain Lord]  by Masanao Akahori >  04:05 - Battle [Sword Of Vermillion]  by Yusuhiro Takagi >  05:36 - Battle [Blue Almana...

About: Broken towns and cities, deserted structures and empty desolate areas… There’s a heaviness, sadness and mystery surrounding these themes, as the unknown history seeps into these sombre and slightly-haunting melodies.  Artwork: Final Fantasy X  00:00 - Listen to the Cries of the Planet [Final Fantasy VII]  by Nobuo Uematsu >  03:35 - Ankohl Ruins [Golden Sun: The Lost Age]  by Motoi Sakur...

About: Here we are with another big and ambitious episode. Just like we did previously for Final Fantasy and The Legend of Zelda, this episode will take you on a journey through every mainline Pokémon game, organised in such a way that it will hopefully feel like you are experiencing an entire Pokémon-like journey, from beginning to end through a selection of carefully chosen theme tracks. These w...

About: Our annual end of year wrap up episode is here! Features a whole slew of fantastic tracks from games that all released in 2021. A lot of JRPG’s in this list, alongside some more unique, stand out entries from the year.  00:00 - Seiran - Desiring The Blue Mirror [Scarlet Nexus]  by Hayata Takeda >  04:18 - Knock You Down!! [Deltarune: Chapter 2]  by Toby Fox >  06:42 - Outskirts [Cyber...

About: For this episode, we’re diving into the music of a single game. TalesWeaver is an MMORPG with an exceptional and underrated soundtrack. This episode, and perhaps future similar episodes, will showcase games that may not be very well-known, but have stellar soundtracks that deserve the spotlight.  Artwork: TalesWeaver  00:00 - Delight [TalesWeaver]  by Nauts >  01:45 - First Run [TalesWea...

About: A collection of theme tracks, all featuring sounds of the Saxophone. Artwork: by Strunter (@MStrunter)   00:00 - One Night in Neo Kobe City [Snatcher]  by Konami Kukeiha Club >  03:06 - To The Heart [Paradise Killer]  by Epoch >  07:10 - Dolphin Shoals (On Dry Land) [Mario Kart 8]  by Atsuko Asahi >  10:07 - An Illusionary City Plan [Scarlet Nexus]  by Hayata Takeda >  15:00 - S...

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: 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: Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-  00:00 - Dangerous Zone [Grandia II]  by Noriyuki Iwadare >  03:32 - Obsession [Trials of Mana]  by Hiroki Kikuta >  06:49 - Escape! [Star Trader]  by Mieko Ishikawa &gt...

About: You shouldn’t be here. This place was never for you, Outsider, but they allowed it. Be careful… because they are watching.  Artwork: Final Fantasy VI  00:00 - Esper World [Final Fantasy VI]  by Nobuo Uematsu >  02:32 - Hidden Land [Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]  by Arata Iiyoshi >  06:06 - The Gate of Finis [Octopath Traveller]  by Yasunori Nishiki >  09:37 - Ancient M...

About: While many dangers lurk in the 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: Secret of Mana  00:00 - Donyoku Kai [Shin Megami Tensei: If…]  by Tsukasa Masuko >  03:41 - Dungeon - The Dark Mage [Sorcerian]  b...

About: Journey through The Legend of Zelda with these songs from 2D Zelda games, ordered in such a way that is reminiscent of experiencing a traditional Legend of Zelda story from beginning to end. >  [Music by K. Kondo, M. Adachi, K. Sada, M. Hamano, K. Ishikawa, K. Totaka, T. Minegishi, M. Tominaga, A. Ohta, A. Nakatsuka, R. Nagamatsu, M. Takano, K. Nagata] >  00:00 - Intro [The Legend of...