Pixel Beat

Pixel Beat is a video game music playlist-style podcast featuring music from both old and new games. Each episode features a collection of tracks based on an idea, theme or genre. The show will become a collection of great video game music playlists that allow the music to shine on its own.

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[051] Legend Of The Deep Forest - Part III

Pixel Beat

06/05/21 • 43 min

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 >

27:40 - Gaea’s Navel [Chrono Cross]

by Yasunori Mitsuda >

30:32 - The Bamboo Jungle [Leisure Suit Larry III: Passionate Patti in Pursuit of the Pulsating Pectorals]

by Mike Dana >

32:26 - The Jungle Of Jyuraika [Rogue Galaxy]

by Tomohito Nishiura >

34:18 - Forest Of Mysteries [Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom]

by Joe Hisaishi >

35:46 - Vergeistigung [SaGa Frontier II]

by Masashi Hamauzu >

37:24 - Forest [Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney]

by Tomohito Nishiura >

39:15 - Rondinus Forest [Enchanted Arms]

by Yuki Ichiki >

41:07 - The Gapra Whitewood [Final Fantasy XIII]

by Masashi Hamauzu >

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[023] Dungeons, Temples & Palaces

Pixel Beat

05/07/20 • 52 min

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: Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals

00:00 - Floor 1 & 2 [The Dark Spire]

by Kenichi Arakawa >

03:18 - Chasing Shirley [Tales of Legendia]

by Go Shiina >

06:25 - The Kalos Power Plant [Pokémon X & Y]

by Shota Kageyama, Minako Adachi, Hitomi Sato, Junichi Masuda >

08:49 - Lanayru Mining Facility [The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword]

by Hajime Waker, Shiho Fujii, Mahito Yokota, Takeshi Hama >

11:46 - Memories of the World [Radiant Historia]

by Yoko Shimomura >

14:48 - Aquarius [Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse]

by Hidenori Maezawa, Jun Funahashi, Yukie Morimoto, Yoshinori Sasaki >

16:45 - Olivine Lighthouse & Silver Cave [Pokémon Gold, Silver & Crystal]

by Junichi Masuda, Go Ichinose, Morikazu Aoki >

17:52 - Last Castle [Final Fantasy Mystic Quest]

by Ryuji Sasai, Yasuhiro Kawakami >

20:20 - Ruins [Blue Dragon]

by Nobuo Uematsu >

24:00 - Labyrinth [Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals]

by Yasunori Shiono >

26:38 - Valestine Castle [Ys III: Wanderers From Ys]

by Mieko Ishikawa >

29:40 - Dancing Dragon Dungeon [The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons]

by Minako Adachi, Kyohiro Sada >

31:47 - The Days When My Mother Was There [Persona 5]

by Shoji Meguro >

35:40 - Zauberreich [SaGa Frontier 2]

by Masashi Hamauzu >

37:44 - Palace Theme [Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]

by Akito Nakatsuka >

39:24 - The Shrine of the Lake [Alundra]

by Kohei Tanaka, Kevin McClintock >

41:32 - Beneath the Surface [Octopath Traveller]

by Yasunori Nishiki >

45:04 - Tower of AT [Ar Tonelico: Melody of Elemia]

by Ken Nakagawa, Daisuke Achiwa, Akira Tsuchiya >

47:26 - Labyrinth IV - Cherry Tree Bridge [Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard]

by Yuzo Koshiro >

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[076] A Third Splash Of Tactical Warfare

Pixel Beat

05/16/22 • 54 min

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 Kimura, Michiru Yamane, Miki Higashino >

05:58 - The Eastern Cherries [VM Japan]

by Atsushi Shirakawa, Hayato Sonoda, Wataru Ishibashi, Maiko Hattori >

08:41 - Field Battle Superiority [Romance Of The Three Kingdoms III]

by Minoru Mukaiya >

09:41 - Your Army BGM 3 [Langrisser]

by Noriyuki Iwadare >

11:26 - An Unexpected Caller [Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade]

by Yuka Tsujiyoko >

13:19 - Condemnation [Fire Emblem: Fates]

by Hiroki Morishita, Takeru Kanazaki, Yasuhisa Baba, Rei Kondo, Masato Kouda >

15:18 - Preperations: Pilgrimage [Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows Of Valentia]

b y Yasuhira Baba >

18:28 - Insurrection [Fire Emblem: Mystery Of The Emblem]

by Yuka Tsujiyoko >

20:07 - War - Offense Side Superior [Romance Of The Three Kingdoms IV]

by Jun Nagao, Kunio Kubota >

21:53 - Nell’s Theme [Advance Wars]

by Taishi Senda, Yoshito Hirano >

24:04 - BGM #18 [Game Boy Wars]

by Ryoji Yoshitomi >

26:41 - Orange Star Theme [Advance Wars: Dual Strike]

by Yoshito Hirano >

27:50 - Warriors [VM Japan]

by Atsushi Shirakawa, Hayato Sonoda, Wataru Ishibashi, Maiko Hattori >

32:20 - Unshaken Conviction [Triangle Strategy]

by Akira Senju >

35:21 - Duty~Ablaze [Fire Emblem: Awakening]

by Hiroki Morishita >

39:15 - Distant Travels [Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade]

by Yuka Tsujiyoko >

41:20 - Chasing Daybreak [Fire Emblem: Three Houses]

by Rei Kondoh >

45:58 - Crying Piano [Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia]

by Tensei Sato >

48:05 - Path Of The Hero-King [Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows Of Valentia]

by Yuka Tsujiyoko >

50:05 - A Folk Dance Of Shadows And Shimmers [Vantage Master]

by Atsushi Shirakawa, Masaru Nakajima, Sataoshi Arai, Hayato Sonoda, Kaname Ohara >

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[072] Written & Directed By Hideo Kojima

Pixel Beat

03/21/22 • 61 min

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 Furukawa >

01:50 - Theme Of Junker [Snatcher PC-8801]

by Masahiro Ikariko, Kazuhiko Uehara >

03:25 - The Entrance To Hell [Snatcher PC-8801]

by Masahiro Ikariko, Kazuhiro Uehara >

04:39 - AD 2042 Neo Kobe City [Snatcher PC-8801]

by Masahiro Ikariko, Kazuhiko Uehara >

06:18 - Afghanistan’s A Big Place [Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain]

by Harry Gregson-Williams >

08:33 - The Fury [Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater]

by Norihiko Hibino >

10:49 - Frequency 140.85 [Metal Gear 2 - Solid Snake]

by Masahiro Ikariko, Mutsuhiko Izumi, Yuko Kurahashi, Tomoya Tomita, Kazuhiko Uehara, Yuji Takenouchi, Tsuyoshi Sekito >

13:17 - The Front Line [Metal Gear 2 - Solid Snake]

by Masahiro Ikariko, Mutsuhiko Izumi, Yuko Kurahashi, Tomoya Tomita, Kazuhiko Uehara, Yuji Takenouchi, Tsuyoshi Sekito >

15:10 - Cavern [Metal Gear Solid]

by Kazuki Muraoka, Hiroyuki Togo, Takanari Ishiyama, Lee Jeon Myung, Maki Kirioka >

18:18 - Ocelot Youth - Confrontation [Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater] by Harry Gregson-Williams, Norihiko Hibino > 21:21 - Cargo High [Death Stranding]

by Joel Corelitz >

24:13 - Fortune [Metal Gear Solid 2]

by Norihiko Hibino > 27:17 - Violent Ceasefire [Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns Of The Patriots]

by Yoshitaka Suzuki >

29:21 - Beautiful Mirage - The Vision Fades [Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain]

by Ludvig Forsell >

31:08 - The Face Of Our New Hope [Death Stranding]

by Ludvig Forssell >

34:33 - Wavelet [Metal Gear 2 - Solid Snake]

by Masahiro Ikariko, Mutsuhiko Izumi, Yuko Kurahashi, Tomoya Tomita, Kazuhiko Uehara, Yuji Takenouchi, Tsuyoshi Sekito >

36:56 - First Triangle [Policenauts]

by Tappi Iwase, Masahiro Ikariko, Motoaki Furukawa >

38:56 - Opening Title “Old L.A. 2040” [Policenauts]

by Tappi Iwase, Masahiro Ikariko, Motoaki Furukawa >

46:10 - Faded Memories [Snatcher PC-8801]

by Masahiro Ikariko, Kazuhiko Uehara >

48:15 - Farewell [Metal Gear 2 - Solid Snake]

by Masahiro Ikariko, Mutsuhiko Izumi, Yuko Kurahashi, Tomoya Tomita, Kazuhiko Uehara, Yuji Takenouchi, Tsuyoshi Sekito >

50:11 - Twilight Of Neo Kobe City [Snatcher PC-8801]

by Masahiro Ikariko, Kazuhiko Uehara >

52:07 - V Has Come To [Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain]

by Harry Gregson-Williams >

55:08 - Father & Son [Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns Of The Patriots]

by Harry Gregson-Williams >

57:35 - A Phantom Pain [Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain]

by Ludvig Forssell >

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[033] Solitary Start Screens

Pixel Beat

09/22/20 • 52 min

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 - Title Screen [Yoshi’s Woolly World]

by Tomoya Tomita >

24:53 - Main Theme [Xenoblade Chronicles]

by Yoko Shimomura >

28:27 - Dearly Beloved [Kingdom Hearts 2]

by Yoko Shimomura >

32:35 - A Deus (Title Screen Version) [Grandia II]

by Noriyuki Iwadare >

35:10 - Where We Used To Be [Xenoblade Chronicles 2]

by Yasunori Mitsuda >

38:12 - Where Angels Fear To Tread [Trials of Mana]

by Hiroki Kikuta >

40:54 - Title Theme [Ecco: The Tides of Time]

by Attila Dobos, András Magyari, David Javelosa, Andy Armer

43:12 - Radiant Historia [Radiant Historia]

by Yoko Shimomura >

46:33 - Echoes [Fire Emblem: Echoes - Shadows of Valentia]

by Takeru Kanazaki, Yasuhisa Baba, Takafumi Wada, Sho Murakami >

48:34 - Legend [FEZ]

by Disasterpeace >

49:47 - Title Screen [The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]

by Koji Kondo >

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[077] Masters of VGM

Pixel Beat

06/01/22 • 83 min

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 is a very personal list. Please enjoy this very special episode, featuring the music from Masashi Hamauzu, Nobuo Uematsu, Tomohito Nishiura and Yasunori Mitsuda.

00:00 - Neverending Journey [Lost Odyssey]

by Nobuo Uematsu >

02:36 - Corridors of Time [Chrono Trigger]

by Yasunori Mitsuda >

05:34 - Planet Zerard [Rogue Galaxy]

by Tomohito Nishiura >
07:31 - Miracle Mask Theme [Professor Layton & The Miracle Mask]

by Tomohito Nishiura >

09:42 - Warning Two [Front Mission: Gun Hazard]

by Nobuo Uematsu >

12:54 - Searching For Friends [Final Fantasy VI PR]

by Nobuo Uematsu, Arr: Masaya Tsunemoto >
16:58 - Expedition [Fantasian]

by Nobuo Uematsu >
19:50 - Deserted Village [The Legend of Legacy]

by Masashi Hamauzu >

22:13 - Besaid [Final Fantasy X HD]

by Masashi Hamauzu >

25:36 - Under The Rotting Pizza [Final Fantasy VII]

by Nobuo Uematsu >

28:57 - The Legendary Sword [Deep Labyrinth]

by Yasunori Mitsuda >

32:04 - Plains of Time (Home World) [Chrono Cross]

by Yasunori Mitsuda >

35:29 - The Boundless Ocean [Final Fantasy III DS]

by Nobuo Uematsu, Arr: Tsuyoshi Sekito, Keiji Kawamori >

37:23 - Calm Before The Storm [Final Fantasy X]

by Nobuo Uematsu >

40:29 - Lunatic Wisdom Laboratory [Dark Chronicle]

by Tomohito Nishiura >

44:04 - Maya [Legaia: Duel Saga]

by Yasunori Mitsuda >

46:48 - Lightning’s Theme [Final Fantasy XIII]

by Masashi Hamauzu >

49:12 - Elysium In The Dream [Xenoblade Chronicles 2]

by Yasunori Mitsuda >

51:57 - Main Theme (Bossa Nova) [Dark Cloud]

by Tomohito Nishiura >

54:37 - Zelbess [Chrono Cross]

by Yasunori Mitsuda >

57:22 - MiBgestalt [SaGa Frontier II]

by Masashi Hamauzu >

59:45 - Heartening ‘Dance of the Cornered Rat’ [Sigma Harmonics]

by Masashi Hamauzu >

01:02:18 - Battle at the Big Bridge [Final Fantasy V]

by Nobuo Uematsu >

01:04:42 - Wandering [Final Fantasy X]

by Masashi Hamauzu >

01:09:17 - The Azran Legacy [Professor Layton & The Azran Legacy]

by Tomohito Nishiura >

01:11:26 - Shevat, The Wind Is Calling [Xenogears]

by Yasunori Mitsuda >

01:14:52 - Gundorada Workshop [Dark Chronicle]

by Tomohito Nishiura >

01:18:08 - Day of Summer [Radical Dreamers]

by Yasunori Mitsuda >

01:20:41 - Aeolic Guardian [Musashi: Samurai Legend]

by Masashi Hamauzu >

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[027] System Stylings

Pixel Beat

07/01/20 • 42 min

About: The Wii/Wii U and 3DS Nintendo consoles featured a plethora of amazing background system music that helped in defining the sound of that era of Nintendo. This episode is all about Nintendo System music from those consoles, along with a couple other surprise tracks too.

Artwork: Wii eShop

00:00 - Boot Up Sound [Nintendo GameCube]

by Toru Minegishi >

00:05 - Theme Shop [Nintendo 3DS]

by Unknown >

02:53 - Editing A Mii [Mii Maker, Wii U]

by Unknown >

05:26 - eShop Menu Track 9 [Wii U]

by Unknown >

08:23 - Plaza Music [Mii Channel, Wii]

by Kazumi Totaka >

10:25 - Menu Theme [NES Classic Edition]

by Unknown >

12:02 - Menu [Everybody Votes Channel, Wii]

by Toshiyuki Sudo >

14:14 - Wii Messages [Wii Photo, Wii]

by Kazumi Totaka >

16:17 - Amiibo Settings [Nintendo 3DS]

by Unknown >

17:48 - Voter Data [Everybody Votes Channel, Wii]

by Toshiyuki Sudo >

20:20 - Friend List (Gamepad) [Wii U]

by Unknown >

22:38 - Current Weather (Night) [Forecast Channel, Wii]

by Kazumi Totaka >

25:15 - Parental Controls (TV) [Wii U]

by Unknown >

27:38 - Slideshow (Scenic) [Wii Photo, Wii]

by Kazumi Totaka >

30:07 - Daily Log (TV) [Wii U]

by Unknown >

32:36 - Menu Theme [SNES Classic Edition]

by Unknown >

34:31 - Shop Channel [Wii]

by Kazumi Totaka >

36:29 - eShop Menu Track 3 [Wii U]

by Unknown >

39:08 - Current Weather on Other Location [Wii Forecast, Wii]

by Kazumi Totaka >

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[105] The Legend Of Zelda - A 3D Story

Pixel Beat

06/30/23 • 98 min

About: Journey through The Legend of Zelda with these songs from 3D Zelda games, ordered in such a way that is reminiscent of experiencing a Legend of Zelda story from beginning to end.

[Music by K Negate, H Wakai, T Minegishi, K Kondo, A Ohta, M Yokota, M Kataoka, S Fujii, T Hama, Y Iwata, M Miyoshi, M Ohashi, T Usui]

00:00 - Title [TWW]

01:04 - Menu Select [TP]

02:12 - Opening [BOTW]

02:51 - Kokiri Forest [OOT]

04:39 - Inside A House [SS]

05:49 - Chase [MM]

06:35 - Battle (Field) [BOTW]

08:30 - Mystery Skill Success [TP]

08:38 - Deku Tree [OOT]

09:43 - Termina Field [MM]

11:12 - Forest Temple [OOT]

13:10 - Gohdan [TWW]

15:19 - Boss Clear [TP]

15:40 - A King’s Request [BOTW]

17:15 - Kakariko Village [TP]

20:14 - Stables [BOTW]

22:30 - Goron City [OOT]

23:56 - Fire Sanctuary [SS]

26:46 - Koloktos Battle ~Allegro~ [SS]

29:27 - Boss Clear Fanfare [TWW]

29:54 - Lake Hylia [TP]

33:30 - Zora’s Domain [BOTW]

36:55 - Shop [TP]

38:08 - Water Temple [OOT]

40:26 - Waterblight Ganon Battle [BOTW]

43:08 - Boss Clear [OOT]

43:19 - Zelda’s Theme [OOT]

44:02 - Rito Village [BOTW]

47:39 - Kaepora Gaebora [OOT]

48:38 - Wind Temple Phase 5 [TOTK]

51:03 - Blight Ganon Appearance [BOTW]

51:25 - Phantom Ganon [TWW]

53:27 - Triumph Over Darkness [SS]

53:53 - Link’s Memories - Misha’s Touch [BOTW]

55:40 - Get The Master Sword [TOTK]

56:05 - Dance Of The Goddess [SS]

57:26 - Hyrule Field [TP]

1:00:16 - Sky Islands Low Gravity [TOTK]

1:02:17 - Gerudo Town [BOTW]

1:05:27 - Earth Temple [SS]

1:07:45 - Ghirahim Second Battle [SS]

1:09:34 - Boss Clear [MM]

1:09:46 - Sage Laruto [TWW]

1:10:59 - Hyrule Plains Alternate [TP]

1:12:14 - Snowpeak [TP]

1:13:10 - Skykeep Introduction [SS]

1:13:20 - Inside Ganon’s Castle [OOT]

1:14:21 - Dinosaur Boss Battle [OOT]

1:15:32 - Medal Get [OOT]

1:15:42 - Hyrule Castle [BOTW]

1:18:17 - Calamity Ganon Appears [BOTW]

1:19:17 - Majora’s Wrath Battle [MM]

1:21:08 - Demon King Ganondorf (Phase 2) [TOTK]

1:23:18 - Farewell Hyrule King [TWW]

1:25:22 - Dark Beast Ganon Battle [BOTW]

1:30:11 - Moon’s Destruction [MM]

1:30:42 - Final Dive [TOTK]

1:32:53 - Do You Remember [BOTW]

1:33:29 - Staff Roll 1 [TP]

1:36:59 - Epilogue [BOTW]

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[127] Falcom Punch - Part II

Pixel Beat

05/04/24 • 39 min

About: You can not deny the musical strength of the games developed by Falcom. Falcom Sound Team JDK consistently produce some of the best music in video games.

00:00 - Endue Grief [The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV]