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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

About: Let us take you on a journey through Final Fantasy VII, VIII & IX. 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, you’ll know exactly where this episode is heading. 00:00 - The Prelude [Final Fantasy VII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 02:45 - Overture [Final Fantasy VIII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 06:21 - Run! [Final Fantasy IX] by Nobuo Uematsu > 08:06 - Fight On! [Final Fantasy VII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 11:24 - Fanfare [Final Fantasy IX] by Nobuo Uematsu > 12:17 - Flowers Blooming In The Church [Final Fantasy VII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 14:46 - Sweet Dreams [Final Fantasy IX] by Nobuo Uematsu > 14:53 - Village of Dali [Final Fantasy IX] by Nobuo Uematsu > 17:14 - Blue Fields [Final Fantasy VIII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 19:26 - Don’t Be Afraid [Final Fantasy

About: In the underground waterways, you can hear the tiny pitter patter of the sewer rats. Maybe some other things lurk in the dark, dank corridors… Artwork: Chrono Trigger 00:00 - Underground Sewer [Chrono Trigger] by Nobuo Uematsu > 02:17 - Underground Water Channel [Dark Chronicle] by Tomohito Nishiura > 03:53 - Intruders [Final Fantasy VIII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 06:19 - Shadows Dancing in the Dark [Radiant Historia] by Yoko Shimomura > 10:11 - Rough Waters [Final Fantasy VII Remake] by Yoshitaka, Suzuki, Nobuo Uematsu > 12:54 - Corridors of Darkness (Symphonic) [Dragon Quest XI S] by Koichi Sugiyama > 15:56 - What Lies Within [Final Fantasy XV] by Yoko Shimomura > 21:04 - Under The Ground [Ragnarok Online] by SoundTeMP > 24:26 - Rogueport’s Underground City [Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door] by Yoshito Hirano, Yuka Tsujiyoko > 26:24 - Stream [Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse] by Hidenori Maezawa, Jun Funahashi, Yukie Morimoto > 29:20 - Area 3 [Mighty Morphin Power Rangers] 

About: A selection of purely piano themes from various games. 00:00 - 1000 Words Piano Version ~Feelings That Cross Time~ [Final Fantasy X-2] by Koda Kuni > 03:36 - Waterside [Blue Dragon] by Nobuo Uematsu > 04:59 - The Winter Breeze [I Am Setsuna] by Tomoki Miyoshi > 06:40 - Under Construction [The Sims] by Jerry Martin, Marc Russo > 10:30 - Variation [SaGa Frontier II] by Masashi Hamauzu > 13:24 - Roses of May [Final Fantasy IX] by Nobuo Uematsu > 15:50 - A Sense of Safety [I Am Setsuna] by Tomoki Miyoshi > 18:40 - Builder’s Motto [The Sims] by Jerry Martin, Marc Russo > 23:09 - Broken Promise [Dark Cloud] by Tomohito Nishiura > 24:43 - Via Purifico [Final Fantasy X HD Remaster] by Nobuo Uematsu, Masashi Hamauzu > 27:47 - Title (Alternate) ~ Piano Medley [Metroid: Other M] by Kuniaki Haishima > 30:25 - Gate of Steiner (Piano) [Steins;Gate] by Takeshi Abo > www.pixelbeatpod.com > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com > 

About: Masashi Hamauzu has composed on many JRPG titles, including games in the Final Fantasy and SaGa series. There are soothing elements of tranquillity in his pieces, as well as noticeable inspirations from classical and ambient electronic music. Hamauzu is extremely gifted at elevating emotional scenes through the use of piano and string instruments, as well as crafting beautifully atmospheric and calming themes for many fantastical JRPG locations. 00:00 - The Splendid Performance [Final Fantasy X] by Musashi Hamauzu > 03:06 - God’s Errand [Chocobo’s Mysterious Dungeon] by Musashi Hamauzu > 05:39 - Aeolic Guardian [Musashi: Samurai Legend] by Musashi Hamauzu > 08:34 - Visiting Time Before Long [Sigma Harmonics] by Musashi Hamauzu > 10:51 - Shinto Shrine [Tobal No. 1] by Musashi Hamauzu > 13:58 - Playing Dumb [Musashi: Samurai Legend] by Musashi Hamauzu > 14:05 - Assault [Final Fantasy X] by Musashi Hamauzu > 17:14 - Battle Theme 1 (Alternate 1) [Unlimited SaGa] by Musashi Hamauzu >

About: This episode is a follow-up to a past instalment featuring even more music from underground caves, mines, or dark caverns. Artwork: Castlevania: Symphony of the Night 00:00 - Earth Dragon Isle [Chrono Cross] by Yasunori Mitsuda > 03:04 - Crystal Teardrop [Castlevania: Symphony of the Night] by Michiru Yamane > 05:05 - Tephra Cave [Xenoblade Chronicles] by Manami Kiyota > 07:51 - Subterranean Caverns [GoldenEye 007] by Graeme Norgate, Grant Kirkhope, Robin Beanland > 12:01 - Cave Dungeon [Super Mario 64] by Koji Kondo > 15:42 - Formations [FEZ] by Disasterpeace > 18:02 - World 2 (Section 2) [Trip World] by Tsutomu Ishida, Masayuki Iwata, Atsushi Mihiro > 19:54 - Ruins [Blue Almanac] by Noriyuki Iwadare > 22:17 - Underworld [Super Mario Bros. 2] by Koji Kondo > 23:32 - Few Paths Forbidden [Trials of Mana] by Hiroki Kikuta > 26:35 - Cave [Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals] by Yasunori Shiono > 28:24 - Mysterious Cave [LUNAR: Harmony of Silver Star] by Noriyuki Iwadare > 

About: We've come full circle with our seasonal episodes. This one is our final in the set, and we are rounding it out with the beautiful season of Autumn. Artwork: Stardew Valley 00:00 - Fall (Raven’s Descent) [Stardew Valley] by ConcernedApe > 02:30 - Garden of Autumn [RuneScape] by Mod Ian > 05:57 - Magical Autumn [TalesWeaver] by ??? > 07:39 - Autumn [Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals] by Yasunori Shiono > 10:01 - Ecruteak City, Cianwood City [Pokémon Gold & Silver] by Junichi Masuda, Go Ichinose > 12:25 - Route 19 (Autumn/Winter) [Pokémon Black 2 & White 2] by Hitomi Sato > 13:53 - Animal Crossing (Fall) [Mario Kart 8] by Shiho Fujii, Atsuko Asahi, Ryo Nagamatsu, Yasuaki Iwata > 16:12 - Maple Treeway [Mario Kart Wii] by Asuka Ohta, Ryo Nagamatsu > 17:36 - Autumn Mountain [Paper Mario: The Origami King] by Yoshita Sekigawa, Shoh Murakami, Yoshiaki Kimura, Hiroki Morishita, Fumihiro Isobe > 19:07 - Alpine Incline (Lowlands) [Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze] by Da

About: A 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: Metal Gear (MSX) 00:00 - The Spy [Final Fantasy VIII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 03:28 - Viper Manor [Chrono Cross] by Yasunori Mitsuda > 06:16 - Chemical Warfare Facility [Goldeneye 007] by Graeme Norgate > 08:26 - Rising Tower [Professor Layton and the Curious Village] by Tomohito Nishiura > 11:38 - Theme of Tara [Metal Gear MSX] by Iku Mizutani, Shigehiro Takenouchi, Motoaki Furukawa > 13:45 - Logic ~ Way to the Truth [Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth] by Noriyuki Iwadare > 17:00 - Sneak Into the Town [Growlanser] by Noriyuki Iwadare > 18:21 - Sneaking In [Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII] by Naoshi Mizuta > 21:31 - Tension [Persona 5] by Shogi Meguro > 23:13 - DISTRUST [Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc] by Masafumi Takada > 25:13 - Hand Over Hand [Final F

About: In the far, far future, down a neon lit alleyway, 'Future’s Nightclub' comes alive… Artwork: VA-11 HALL-A 00:00 - Inner Animal [Hotline Miami] by Scattle > 03:38 - Task Force Neuron [Astral Chain] by Satoshi Igarashi > 05:14 - Up Up Up! [Catherine] by Atsushi Kitajoh > 07:57 - Degeneracy [Battle Garegga] by Manabu Namiki > 11:21 - Stone Cold [Crypt of the Necrodancer] by Danny Baranowsky > 14:01 - Normal Battle [Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE] by Yoshiaki Fujisawa > 17:25 - Class Trial Dawn Edition [Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc] by Masafumi Takada > 20:35 - (METHIONINE) [13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim] by Yukinori Kikuchi > 24:22 - Sound Of My Heart [Final Fantasy XV] by Yoshitaka Suzuki > 26:56 - Wisdom Of Rage [Furi] by Waveshaper > 30:08 - Sepentary Game [999: 9 Hours, 9 Persons, 9 Doors] by Shinji Hosoe > 34:03 - Synthstitch [VA-11 HALL-A] by Garoad > 37:14 - Multiplayer ~ Streets [TimeSplitters] by Graeme Norgate > 40:54 - OPERATION SKULD [Steins;Gate] by T

About: Songs to set your sun to! Artwork: Puyo Puyo 00:00 - Sunset Haze [Gran Turismo 5] by Keiji Inai > 02:43 - The Afternoon Streets [Kingdom Hearts II] by Yoko Shimomura > 05:20 - Sunset Bridge [Persona 5] by Shoji Meguro > 06:58 - Sunset Path [Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII] by Naoshi Mizuta > 10:48 - The Street Corner At Sunset [Wild Arms 5] by Masato Kouda > 14:14 - Sunset Coast [Donkey Kong Country Returns] by David Wise, Minako Hamano, Masaru Tajima, Shinji Ushiroda, Daisuke Matsuoka > 16:18 - Daisy Circuit [Mario Kart Wii] by Asuka Ohta, Ryo Nagamatsu > 17:46 - Sunset At Curtain Falls [Yoshi’s Woolly World] by Tomoya Tomita > 20:23 - Level 9 [Tetris CDi] by Jim Andron > 22:35 - Silent Gravity (Sunset Bridge) [Bloody Roar] by Atsuhiro Motoyama > 25:44 - Stage 6 (Twin Sunset) [Gleylancer] by Masanori Hikichi, Noriyuki Iwadare, Yoshiaki Kubotera, Isao Mizoguchi > 28:11 - Sunset [Puyo Puyo] by Masanobu Tsukamoto > 30:08 - 5:00pm (Sunny) [Animal Crossing: New Hor

About: Tomohito Nishiura has worked on many games developed by Level-5, including all the games in the Professor Layton series, as well as Dark Cloud, Dark Chronicle and Rogue Galaxy. There is a definite style to his music that runs throughout his entire catalogue, making his music feel entirely like his own. 00:00 - Dark Cloud Main Theme [Dark Cloud] by Tomohito Nishiura > 02:20 - Last Specter [Professor Layton and the Last Specter] by Tomohito Nishiura > 06:04 - The Towering Pagoda [Professor Layton and the Lost Future] by Tomohito Nishiura > 08:09 - Departure [Dark Cloud] by Tomohito Nishiura > 10:06 - Timeless Town [Rogue Galaxy] by Tomohito Nishiura > 11:47 - Unknown History [Dark Chronicle] by Tomohito Nishiura > 13:57 - Mysteries [Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy] by Tomohito Nishiura > 16:20 - Mission!! [Dark Cloud] by Tomohito Nishiura > 17:56 - The Village Starts Moving [Professor Layton and the Curious Village] by Tomohito Nishiura > 19

About: Our end of year episode is our longest episode yet! 2020 was a fantastic year for games, and we simply couldn’t make this episode any shorter. These are some of our favourite tracks from games that released this year. 00:00 - Time To Fight! (Bionis’ Shoulder [Xenoblade Chronicles: Future Connected] by Kenji Hiramatsu > 04:13 - (VALINE) - [13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim] by Yoshimi Kudo > 09:09 - An Exhibition [Streets of Rage 4] by Olivier Deriviere > 11:37 - Woven By Fate [Fire Emblem Three Houses: Cindered Shadows] by Takeru Kanazaki, Hiroki Morishita, Rei Kondoh > 15:10 - Ghost Town [World’s End Club] by Jun Fukuda > 17:20 - Petals In The Wind [Ikenfell] by Aivi & Surasshu > 20:38 - In The Doldrums [13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim] by Rikako Watanabe > 24:09 - 9:00AM (Sunny) [Animal Crossing: New Horizons] by Yasuaki Iwata, Yumi Takahashi, Shinobu Nagaat, Sayako Doi, Masato Ohashi > 26:20 - Powell [Trials of Mana 2020] by Hiroki Kikuta, Ryo Yamazaki > 29:23 - Purple Streamer Battle [

About: A second 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: Chrono Cross 00:00 - The Day Will Come [Final Fantasy V] by Nobuo Uematsu > 01:49 - Truth [Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia] by Satoshi Murayama > 05:22 - Lost Fragments [Chrono Cross] by Yasunori Mitsuda > 08:33 - Why (CCFFVII Mix) [Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII] by Takeharu Ishimoto > 10:43 - Ustulate Pathos [Zero Time Dillema] by Shinji Hosoe > 13:44 - Interrupted Moment [Radiant Historia] by Yoko Shimomura > 15:29 - Waiting To Be Found [Final Fantasy VII Remake] by Nobuo Uematsu, Masashi Hamauzu > 17:03 - Bittersweet Sorrow [13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim] by Azusa Chiba > 20:59 - Elle [Terranigma] by Miyoko Kobayashi, Masanori Hikichi > 23:25 - Fable [Trials Of Mana] by Hiroki Kikuta > 25:15 - She’s Gone [Growlanser] by Noriyuki Iwadare > 26

About: It is the first day of Summer down here in the Southern Hemisphere, and as such, we are featuring yet another seasonal episode with some of our favourite Summer-themed tracks. Whether you’re sharing the warmth with us, or currently feeling the cold breeze of Winter where you are, looking for a bit of warmth, we’ve got you covered! Artwork: Nintendo of Europe 00:00 - The Color Of The Summer Sky [Secret of Mana] by Hiroki Kikuta > 02:20 - Summer [Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals] by Yasunori Shiono > 03:47 - One Step Closer [Ragnarok Online] by soundTeMP > 06:44 - Summer (Tropicala) [Stardew Valley] by ConcernedApe > 09:55 - Summer In Lacunosa [Pokémon Black & White Version] by Hitomi Sato > 11:35 - Dance In The Sunshine [Tales of Symphonia] by Shinji Tamura, Motoi Sakuraba, Takeshi Arai > 13:22 - Summer [Rune Factory 3] by Tomoko Morita > 15:36 - Bianco Hills [Super Mario Sunshine] by Koji Kondo > 18:19 - Undella Town (Summer) [Pokémon Black & White Version] by Shota Kage

About: With the recent release of two brand new consoles, ushering in a new age of gaming, we take a listen to a few themes from launch games that were released on both the PlayStation and Xbox line of consoles. These include the PlayStation 1 through 4, and the Xbox, Xbox 360 & Xbox One. 00:00 - Track 09 [FantaVision (EU)] by Tim Croft > 03:30 - Coolman Rosso [Street Fighter EX3] by Shinji Hosoe > 06:38 - Mystery Beat [Fuzion Frenzy] by Rob Lord > 07:59 - 1985 Chemical Plant [Timesplitters] by Graeme Norgate > 11:44 - Betilla The Fairy’s Theme [Rayman] by Rémi Gazel, Didier Lord, Stéphane Bellanger > 13:03 - Transitory Quietness [Eternal Ring] by Keiichiro Segawa, Yuji Kanda, Tsukasa Saitoh > 16:56 - Sunbeams Streaming Through Leaves On The Hill [Evergrace] by Kota Hoshino > 18:39 - Ortho’s Theme [Kameo] by Steve Burke > 22:53 - Sympathy For Red [Killzone Shadow Fall] by Tyler Bates, Lorn > 25:33 - Wave Ocean ~ The Water’s Edge [Sonic The Hedgehog 2006 (Australia Launch)] by Ma

About: These themes personify the steep inclines and narrow pathways of imposing and dangerous areas. You’ll find these upbeat themes as you travel along precarious heights. Artwork: Octopath Traveller 00:00 - Tal Tal Heights [The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening 2019] by Kazue Ishikawa, Ryo Nagamatsu > 02:23 - A Settlement In The Red Bluffs [Octopath Traveller] by Yasunori Nishiki > 04:47 - Towering Mountain [Lufia II: Rise Of The Sinistrals] by Yasunori Shiono > 08:16 - To The North Mountain [Final Fantasy V] by Nobuo Uematsu > 10:04 - Mt. Ordeals [Final Fantasy IV] by Nobuo Uematsu > 11:53 - The Way To The Top [Final Fantasy III] by Nobuo Uematsu > 12:48 - The Mountain [The Smurfs Game Boy] by Alberto Jose Gonzales > 15:20 - Red Canyon (Stage) [Kirby’s Dreamland 2] by Hirokazu Ando > 17:29 - Biscrow Volcano [3D Dot Game Heroes] by Shinji Hosoe, Ayako Saso, Yousuke Yasui, Shoichiro Sakamoto, Teruo Taniguchi, Takahiro Eguchi, Norihiro Hurukawa > 18:48 - Different Roads [Trials of

About: Similarly to our first episode, this one features first stage themes, but from Game Boy and Game Boy Color titles. First stage themes are essentially introductions into a games world, and these are some from a collection of Nintendo releases. Artwork: Super Mario Land 00:00 - Ground BGM [Super Mario Land] by Hirokazu Tanaka > 01:18 - Free Flyer~Challenger 1985 (Stage 1) [Nemesis] by Michiru Yamane, Tomoya Tomita > 02:17 - Stages 1, 4, 7, 10 [Heiankyo Alien] by Norio Nakagata > 03:34 - General Slaughter (Level 1) [Battletoads Game Boy] by David Wise > 06:05 - Mountain Forest [Turok: Battle of the Bionosaurs] by Alberto Jose Gonzales > 09:56 - World 1 [Trip World] by Tsutomu Ishida, Masayuki Iwata, Atsushi Mihiro > 11:58 - Battle of the Holy (Stage 1 BGM) [Castlevania: The Adventure] by Shigeru Fukutake, Norio Hanzawa, Hidehiro Funauchi > 13:48 - Area 1 [Bionic Commando] by Koji Murata > 16:01 - Level 1 [RoboCop Game Boy] by Jonathan Dunn > 20:00 - Level Music [RoboCop 2] by Jo

About: We’re trying something a little different with this episode! We’ll be taking you on a journey through the first six games in the Final Fantasy series, however, we’ve organised them 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. 00:00 - Prelude [Final Fantasy IV] by Nobuo Uematsu > 01:28 - Opening [Final Fantasy V] by Nobuo Uematsu > 05:54 - Awakening [Final Fantasy VI] by Nobuo Uematsu > 07:33 - Kids Run Through The City Corner [Final Fantasy VI] by Nobuo Uematsu > 10:13 - Four Hearts [Final Fantasy V] by Nobuo Uematsu > 11:52 - Into The Darkness [Final Fantasy IV] by Nobuo Uematsu > 13:36 - Battle Theme [Final Fantasy VI] by Nobuo Uematsu > 15:26 - Victory [Final Fantasy] by Nobuo Uematsu > 16:01 - The Rebel Army [Final Fantasy II] by Nobuo Uematsu > 17:12 - Eternal Wind [Final Fantasy III

About: That initial start screen for many games is a defining moment in its lasting remembrance. These songs are all representative of more solitary, solemn or softer openings that are found in a number of great games, both new and old. Artwork : Kingdom Hearts II 00:00 - Somnus (Instrumental) [Final Fantasy XV] by Yoko Shimomura > 02:27 - Angel’s Fear [Secret of Mana] by Hiroki Kikuta > 04:00 - Theme of Bloodstained [Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night] by Michiru Yamane, Keisuke Ito, Ryusuke Fujioka > 06:57 - Garden of God [Chrono Cross] by Yasunori Mitsuda > 09:36 - Departure [Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals] by Yasunori Shiono > 12:20 - Menu Theme [Secret of Evermore] by Jeremy Soule > 14:30 - Title Theme [SimCity SNES] by Soyo Oka > 15:30 - Lacrimosa of Dana [YS VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana] by Falcom Sound Team > 17:16 - Main Menu [AI: The Somnium] by Keisuke Ito > 20:10 - Eternity ~Memories of Light and Waves~ [Final Fantasy X-2] by Noriko Matsueda, Takahito Eguchi > 22:41 - Tit

About: As we have just entered Spring here in the Southern Hemisphere, we are delivering yet another seasonal episode featuring some of our favourite Spring-themed tracks. From blooming flowers, to the light touches of warmth, these songs will invoke a sense of new life and natural joy. Artwork: Kirby’s Epic Yarn 00:00 - Morning Sunlight [Chrono Trigger] by Yasunori Mitsuda > 00:53 - Spring [Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals] by Yasunori Shiono > 01:56 - Brand New Spring Is Coming [TalesWeaver] by ESTi > 04:09 - March of the Dreadnoughts [Final Fantasy XIII] by Masashi Hamauzu > 06:34 - Route 19 (Spring/Summer) [Pokémon Black 2 & White 2] by Hitomi Sato > 08:00 - Animal Crossing ~ Spring [Mario Kart 8] by Manaka Kataoka, Kenta Nagata > 10:05 - Spring (Wild Horseradish Jam) [Stardew Valley] by ConcernedApe > 14:01 - Springtime Breeze [Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam] by Yoko Shimomura > 16:54 - Spring Radiance [Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia] by Satoshi Murayama > 20:12 - Sp