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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 Hikichi > 04:13 - The Magnificent Four [Sunset Riders] by Motoaki Furukawa > 05:09 - The Rosy Setting Sun [Sunset Riders] by Motoaki Furukawa > 07:02 - Wh-What? [Wild Arms] by Michiko Naruke > 08:28 - Champion Alder [Pokémon Black & White Version] by Shota Kageyama > 09:34 - Outlaws From The West [Red Dead Redemption II] by Woody Jackson > 14:28 - Cremia’s Carriage [The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask] by Koji Kondo > 15:37 - Court Jesters [Final Fantasy IX] by Nobuo Uematsu > 18:47 - Hope [Wild Arms] by Michiko Naruke > 21:01 - Desolate Road [Tales of Phantasia] by Shinji Tamura > 23:29 - The D

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 Almanac] by Noriyuki Iwadare > 06:35 - Battle [Dragon Slayer: The Legend Of Heroes] by Mieko Ishikawa, Masaaki Kawai > 08:07 - Full Force [Tales Of Symphonia] by Motoi Sakuraba, Shinji Tamura, Takeshi Arai > 09:26 - Grain Rain, Wheat Wind [Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & The Secret Hideout] by Hayato Asano > 12:30 - Tearing Through Heaven [Fire Emblem: Three Houses] by Hiroki Morishita > 15:41 - Harmony Square Station (Combat Phase) [Astral Chain] by Satoshi Igarashi, Naofumi Harada, Hitomi Kurokawa, Masahiro Aoki, Satoshi Setsune > 17:34 - -(LEUCINE)- [13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim] by Hitoshi Sakimoto, Mitsuhiro Ka

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 Sakuraba > 05:38 - Toyko [Shin Megami Tensei IV] by Ryota Lozuka, Kenichi Tsuchiya, Toshiki Konishi > 08:34 - Labyrinth V - City of Radiant Ruin [Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan] by Yuzo Koshiro > 14:12 - Zanarkand Ruins [Final Fantasy X-2] by Noriko Matsueda, Takahito Eguchi > 16:40 - Ruins [Undertale] by Toby Fox > 19:38 - The Salt Flakes [Final Fantasy VIII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 23:13 - The Abandoned Commercial City [Scarlet Nexus] by Hayata Takeda > 27:24 - Ancient Temple Dungeon [Skies of Arcadia] by Yutaka Minobe, Takayuki Maeda > 29:51 - Kuldo Ruins [Guardian’s Crusade] by Yasuhiro Nakano,

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 will include songs from every core Pokémon title, except for expanded versions (such as Yellow and Emerald) and sequels (such as Black & White 2). Covering Pokémon Red/Blue up to Pokémon Sword/Shield. *All music composed by Junichi Masuda, Go Ichinose, Shota Kageyama, Hitomi Sato, Morikazu Aoki & Minako Adachi. 00:00 - Opening [Red/Blue] > 00:11 - Title [Ruby/Sapphire] > 01:51 - Route 24 [Red/Blue] > 02:30 - New Bark Town [Gold/Silver] > 03:45 - H-Help! [Ruby/Sapphire] > 03:59 - Battle! (Wild Pokémon) [X/Y] > 05:21 - Victory! (Wild) [Diamond/Pearl] > \05:36 - Professor Birch’s Lab [Ruby/Sa

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 Shadow] by Enrique Martin > 09:15 - Loop Blues [Loop Hero] by blinch > 12:38 - Tokyo -Daybreak- [Shin Megami Tensei V] by Toshiba Konishi > 16:52 - For Instance, Ruins That Time Forgot [Bravely Default II] by Revo > 21:03 - Chery’s Theme [Fantasian] by Nobuo Uematsu > 24:49 - Shiver Snowfields (Day) [New Pokémon Snap] by Hiroki Hashimoto > 29:28 - Lake Lapcat [Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury] by Daisuke Matsuoka, James Phillipsen > 34:38 - Heart Beat Shaker [Ys IX: Monstrum Nox] by Falcom Sound Team jdk > 38:15 - Flame of Hope [Tales of Arise] by Motoi Sakuraba > 42:15 - City Night [Eastwa

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 [TalesWeaver] by Nauts > 03:24 - Steppers on Line [TalesWeaver] by ESTi > 05:47 - Groovin’ Tonight (Arrange) [TalesWeaver] by ESTi > 09:37 - Sentence [TalesWeaver] by Nauts > 11:57 - Hotel Inside [TalesWeaver] by ESTi > 15:32 - City of Trade [TalesWeaver] by Nikacha > 17:35 - Beach Wandering Boys [TalesWeaver] by ESTi > 19:13 - Shadow Claws [TalesWeaver] by Nikacha > 21:03 - Into The Divine [TalesWeaver] by Nauts > 22:29 - Daybreak [TalesWeaver] by Nauts > 24:34 - Dark [TalesWeaver] by Nauts > 26:53 - Take A Step Forward [TalesWeaver] by ESTi > 29:08 - Is This 2step? [TalesWeaver] by ESTi > 

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 - Stormy Saxophone 2 - KOF ’96 [Super Smash Bros. Ultimate] by Noriyuki Iwadare > 17:52 - Mysterious Flower [Game] by Tomohito Nishiura > 20:30 - ‘Round Gunpoint [Gunpoint] by Francisco Cerda > 22:07 - Cityscape - The Dusk-clad Ocean City [Etrian Odyssey Nexus] by Noriyuki Kamikura > 26:09 - Let’s Hit The Beach [Persona 4 Golden] by Shoji Meguro > 28:51 - Blue Line (Instrumental) [Gran Turismo 2] by Keiji Matsumoto > www.pixelbeatpod.com > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com > 

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 the Smash Bros. series, and are all featured in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Artwork: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate  00:00 - Ground Theme - Super Mario Bros. (Brawl) Arrangement by Koji Kondo > 03:08 - Mute City (Melee) Arrangement by Takuto Kitsuta > 04:53 - Ice Cream Island Arrangement by Yoshihito Yano > 08:44 - Pasta - Fatal Fury 2 Arrangement by Yoko Shimomura > 12:08 - Fortress Boss - Super Mario World Arrangement by ACE > 16:21 - Bein’ Friends Arrangement by Shogo Sakai > 19:02 - Main Theme - Yoshi’s Woolly World Arrangement by Taku Inoue > 21:52 - Wii Sports Resort Arrangement by Kazumi Tota

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 > 08:30 - Gloomy Dance [Radiata Stories] by Noriyuki Iwadare > 09:50 - Moonlight Tango [Dark Chronicle] by Tomohito Nishiura > 11:43 - AD [BioShock Infinite] by Garry Schyman > 12:58 - Theme of CRISIS CORE “Truth Behind the Project” [Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-] by Takeharu Ishimoto > 14:56 - -syuurAI- [AI: The Somnium Files] by Keisuke Ito > 16:34 - Crisis of Fate [Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworht] by Noriyuki Iwadare > 18:55 - Watchtower of the Seal [Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals] by Yasunori Shiono > 22:11 - Impending Crisis [Radiant Historia] by Yoko Shimomura > 23:58 - Combine

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 Mural [Dark Chronicle] by Tomohito Nishiura > 11:54 - Sacred Grove [The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess] by Toru Minegishi > 14:36 - Village [The Head of Medusa] [Sorcerian] by Falcom Sound Team J.D.K > 16:08 - The Child’s Dream [Alundra] by Kohei Tanaka > 18:01 - Norwell [Professor Layton & The Miracle Mask] by Tomohito Nishiura > 20:43 - The Garden of Dreams [Grandia II] by Noriyuki Iwadare > 25:22 - Eruyt Village [Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age] by Hitoshi Sakimoto > 29:50 - Whisper and Mantra [Secret of Mana] by Hiroki Kikuta > 32:27 - Prelude to the Void [Final Fantasy V] by Nobuo Uemats

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] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 06:32 - Underground Dungeon - The Floodgate of Lucifer [Sorcerian] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 09:00 - Weird Counterpoint [Trials of Mana 2020] by Tsuyoshi Sekito, Koji Yamaoka, Hiroki Kikuta > 12:40 - Mystic Invasion [Secret of Mana] by Hiroki Kikuta > 15:23 - Temporal Spire [Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorer’s of Sky by Arata Iiyoshi > 19:41 - The Labyrinth [Rogue Galaxy] by Tomohito Nishiura > 21:58 - Heavens’ Rock Seat [Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard] by Yuzo Koshiro > 26:21 - Fort Dragonia [Chrono Cross] by Yasunori Mitsuda > 30:25 - Venus Lighthouse [Golden Sun]

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 Zelda] > 01:28 - Intro (Maku Tree) [Oracle of A/S] > 01:39 - Main Theme [Link’s Awakening] > 02:09 - File Select [Spirit Tracks] > 03:01 - Prologue [Spirit Tracks] > 04:25 - Secrets Of The Oracles [Oracle of A/S] > 04:52 - Village [Zelda II] > 07:03 - House [FS Adventures] > 08:28 - Overworld (Unarmed) [Link’s Awakening] > 09:41 - Angler’s Tunnel Revealed [Link’s Awakening 2019] > 09:50 - Sanctuary Dungeon [A Link to the Past] > 12:25 - Battle Theme 2 [Zelda II] > 13:27 - The Wise Owl [Link’s Awakening 2019] > 14:30 - Overworld [The Legend of Zelda] > 15:46 - Hyrule Castle [Spi

About: A third episode featuring emotional and poignant themes. Even if you have never heard the songs in this episode during their respective moments, they are sure to make you feel something solely from their music alone. Artwork: Okami 00:00 - Valero [Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia] by Tenpai Sato > 01:42 - Sad 1 [Yakuza: Like a Dragon] by Hidenori Shoji, Yuri Fukuda, Chihiro Aoki, Saori Yoshida > 05:46 - A Lonely Figure [Fire Emblem: Three Houses] by Takeru Kanazaki, Hiroki Morishita, Rei Kondoh > 08:56 - Thicker Than A Knife’s Blade [Final Fantasy XIV] by Masayoshi Soken > 11:00 - Alone In The World [Wild Arms] by Michiko Naruke > 13:42 - DG Sadness [Unlimited SaGa] by Masashi Hamauzu > 16:49 - Kaguya’s Departure [Okami] by Masami Ueda, Hiroshi Yamaguchi, Rei Kondoh, Akari Groves > 18:48 - The Departed Ones [Chrono Cross] by Yasunori Mitsuda > 22:27 - Dark Side [Amagami] by Noriyuki Iwadare > 25:33 - A Cruel Thesis [13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim] by Yoshimi Kudo > 28:29 - Ever

About: Is someone watching? Waiting in the darkness? An air of mystery lingers Artwork: The House in Fata Morgana 00:00 - Eternitybox [999: 9 Hours, 9 Persons, 9 Doors] by Shinji Hosoe > 02:50 - Unremovable Anxiety [Scarlet Nexus] by Hayata Takeda > 05:34 - A Chance Meeting [Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan] by Yuzo Koshiro > 07:11 - -monzAI- [AI: The Somnium Files] by Keisuke Ito > 08:35 - Puzzle [FEZ] by Disasterpeace > 10:32 - Despair Syndrome [Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc] by Masafumi Takada > 12:12 - Space Beyond Time [Illusion of Gaia] by Yasuhiro Kawasaki > 14:35 - The Spirit King [Dark Cloud] by Tomohito Nishiura > 15:57 - Death Fair [Stage 3 BGM] [Castlevania Adventure] by Shigeru Fukutake, Norio Hanzawa, Hidehiro Funauchi > 17:21 - Tearful Twilight [Ys III - Wanderers from Ys] by Mieko Ishikawa > 18:41 - The Silent Beyond [Final Fantasy V] by Nobuo Uematsu > 24:12 - Despair [Octopath Traveller] by Yasunori Nishiki > 27:30 - Hall of Heroes / Interlude [F

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. Artwork: Shining Force II, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past 00:00 - The Goddess Appears [The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past] by Koji Kondo > 00:58 - Elven Town [Shining Force II] by Motoaki Takenouchi > 02:30 - Theme of Super Metroid [Super Metroid] by Kenji Yamamoto, Minako Hamano > 04:44 - Gigas’ Theme [Skies of Arcadia] by Yutaka Minobe, Tatsuyuki Maeda > 06:16 - Save Theme [Resident Evil 4] by Misao Senbongi > 08:08 - Souls of Fire [Dark Souls] by Motoi Sakuraba > 11:50 - Secret of the Forest [Chrono Trigger] by Yasunori Mitsuda > 16:27 - Forest [Breath of Fire III] by Akari Kaida, Yoshino Aoki > 18:31 - M.Bison’s Theme [Street Fighter II] by Yoko Shimomura > 20:48 - Rainbow Road [Mario Kart 64] by Kenta Nagata> 25:21 - Save Room [Resident Evil HD] by Shusaku U

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 second Boss Rush of music for you with our fifty-fifth episode. Best prepare yourself well. Artwork: Octopath Traveller 00:00 - Battle 2 [Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals] by Yasunori Shiono > 02:37 - Battle Zeik [Wild Arms] by Michiko Naruke > 04:43 - Fight Ver. 3 ~ Middle Boss Battle [Grandia II] by Noriyuki Iwadare > 07:32 - Boss Battle [Trip World] by Tsutomu Ishida, Masayuki Iwata, Atsushi Mihiro > 08:52 - Hydra [Sorcerian] by Yuzo Koshiro, Mieko Ishikawa, Reiko Takebayashi, Hideya Nagata, Takahito Abe > 10:55 - Final Boss [Aerostar] by Dota Ando > 11:57 - VS King Villicilli [Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!] by Ichiro Shimakura > 16:00 - BT Ver. 3 [Unlimited SaGa] by Masashi Hamauzu > 19:23 - Black Soup [Trials of Mana] by Hiroki Kikuta > 22:38 - JENOVA COMPLETE

About: We’re livin’ it up in the Big City with these themes. Artwork: Super Mario Odyssey 00:00 - New Donk City [Super Mario Odyssey] by Naoto Kubo > 02:57 - Shibuya [Tokyo Mirage Sessions] by Yoshiaki Fujisawa > 05:57 - Beautiful Golden Capital [Suikoden] by Tappy > 08:02 - Skyscraper [Rollerball] by Hideki Kanazashi, Hiroaki Suga > 10:06 - Walls and Steels [Trials of Mana] by Hiroki Kikuta > 12:56 - Town of Toronto [Brain Lord] by Masanao Akahori > 16:08 - The Floating Imperial City [Tales of the Abyss] by Motoo Fujiwara > 19:30 - The City of Bale [The Legend of Dragoon] by Dennis Martin, Takeo Miratsu > 20:55 - Theme of Prontera [Ragnarok Online] by soundTeMP > 25:26 - Suoh - A Sparkling Red Metropolitan [Game] by Hayata Takeda > 27:40 - Labyrinth City [Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney] by Tomohito Nishiura > 30:15 - Victors Hollow, Jewel of the Forest [Octopath Traveller] by Yasunori Nishiki > 32:51 - Planet Zerard [Rogue Galaxy] by Tomohito Nishiura > 34:47 - Mecha

About: An assortment of Character Themes that stem from protagonists and various other important characters. 00:00 - Primrose, the Dancer [Octopath Traveller] by Yasunori Nishiki > 02:12 - Girl of the Plains [Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade] by Yuka Tsujiyoko, Saki Harutama > 04:25 - Zero [Mega Man X] by Setsuo Yamamoto > 05:34 - Theme for Judy [Unlimited SaGa] by Masashi Hamauzu > 08:13 - Alfina’s Theme [Grandia III] by Noriyuki Iwadare > 11:16 - Maiden of Wind -Mishera- [Ys SEVEN] by Falcom Sound Team jdk > 13:11 - The Girl Who Stole The Stars [Chrono Cross] by Yasunori Mitsuda > 16:54 - Theme of Professor Layton [Professor Layton and the Curious Village] by Tomohito Nishiura > 19:02 - Max’s Theme [Advance Wars: Dual Strike] by Yoshito Hirano > 20:42 - Theme of Simon [Super Castlevania IV] by Masanori Adachi, Taro Kudou > 23:37 - Roxas [Kingdom Hearts II] by Yoko Shimomura > 26:01 - Auron’s Theme [Final Fantasy X] by Nobuo Uematsu > 28:41 - Theme of Velvet [Tales of Beseri

About: These themes capture the sounds of both crystals and icicles. Theres a tingly, cold, and often otherworldly feel to these lighter themes. Artwork: Ecco The Dolphin 00:00 - Frozen Solid and Chilled [Yoshi’s Woolly World] by Tomoya Tomito > 03:01 - Cavern of Ice [Arcana] by Jun Ishikawa, Hirokazu Ando > 04:14 - Glacier [Brandish 3] by Atsushi Shirakawa, Naoki Kaneda, Takahiro Tsunashima, Masaru Nakajima, Satoshi Arai > 06:36 - Castle Freesia [Crusader of Centy] by Motokazu Shinoda > 08:50 - Ice Cave [Super Mario Odyssey] by Naoto Kubo > 10:45 - Ice Dungeon [Skies of Arcadia] by Yutaka Minobe, Takayuki Maeda > 14:18 - Temple of Droplets [The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap] by Mitsuhiko Takano > 17:05 - Holy Power [Musashiden II: Blademaster] by Masashi Hamauzu > 19:49 - Ice Cavern [The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time] by Koji Kondo > 21:04 - A Bell Is Tolling [Secret of Mana] by Hiroki Kikuta > 23:55 - Mystery Crystal [Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean] by Moto

About: We’re doing a third episode following on from our forest themed collection of tracks. Features songs from forest or jungle areas that feel mysterious, dark, enchanting or even peaceful. Artwork: Hiro Isono 00:00 - The Woodlands [Octopath Traveller] by Yasunori Nishiki > 03:26 - Macuna Woods (Night) [Xenoblade Chronicles] by Manami Kiyota > 06:57 - His Dream [NieR Gestalt & Replicant] by Keiichi Okabe, Kakeru Ishihama, Keigo Hoashi, Takafumi Nishimura > 10:24 - Serenity (Excerpt) [Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn] by Masayoshi Soken > 12:05 - Forest [New Pokémon Snap] by Hiroki Hashimoto > 14:10 - Peaceful Forest [Ragnarok Online] by soundTeMP > 16:39 - Labyrinth III - The Thousand Years Old Blue Woodlands [Etrian Odyssey] by Yuzo Koshiro > 20:39 - The Lost Forest [3D Dot Game Heroes] by Shinji Hose, Ayako Saso, Yousuke Yasui, Shoichiro Sakamoto, Teruo Taniguchi, Takahiro Eguchi, Norihiro Hurukawa > 22:21 - Harvest Hazards [Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze] by David Wise