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140 - Best Nintendo DS RPG Music
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07/31/24 • 113 min
It's a handheld celebration! We had so much fun with our Game Boy Advance music episode last fall, we're back for two more handheld episodes, starting with the Nintendo DS! Nintendo's little experimental handheld made waves upon its announcement, and once the dust settled on many gimmicky titles, some great games made their way into our hearts. And as you'll hear today, some great music as well, featuring the likes of Hitoshi Sakimoto, Michiru Yamane, Yasunori Mistuda, and more. Give it a listen and come back for the next one too, where we'll be discussing PSP music!
Featuring: Mike Salbato, Michael Sollosi, Patrick Gann, Gio Castillo; Edited by Paul Dennis
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Tracklist
Legends in Obscurity
0:06:09 - Amaty, the Ancient City (Yasunori Mitsuda) - Soma Bringer
0:09:39 - Yellow Brick Road (Hitoshi Sakimoto) - The Wizard of Oz: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road
A Good Mana Is Hard to Find
0:28:48 - The Guitar's Serenade (Shu Takumi, arr. Noriyuki Iwadare) - Gyakuten Saiban Tokubetsu Hōtei 2008 (Apollo Justice)
0:33:22 - Beyond the Pale Blue Sky (Kenji Ito) - Children of Mana
Darkness and Soul DS
0:51:10 - The Unknown Floor (Arrange Version) (Kenichi Arakawa) - The Dark Spire
0:54:33 - Demon Castle Pinnacle (Michiru Yamane) - Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow
I'm not gonna spend my life being a color.
1:18:07 - Scene - Blue and White [Event: Truth] (Yuzo Koshiro) - Etrian Odyssey
1:20:33 - Anville Town (Go Ichinose) - Pokémon Black & White
1:50:50 - Mike's Bonus Track!
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142 - Seize the Artifact For Tallness
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08/26/24 • 102 min
So many of our beloved RPG soundtracks are filled with great music, and often have songs named in the same dramatic flair as the games and their narratives. And then sometimes, we find great tracks in our RPGs with names like "No No I don't die Noooo!" or "Rouen 'But-dad-dead-bed'," and those are the songs we are showcasing in this episode. It's always entertaining coming across these songs when listening to music, so for this episode, our panelists all chose music we love with offbeat, weird, or otherwise amusing titles.
Featuring: Mike Salbato, Hilary Andreff, Patrick Gann, Audra Bowling; Edited by Paul Dennis
Tracklist
The Fantasy of Being Tall
0:06:32 - A Sunbaked Throb (Masanori Osaki of Falcom Sound Team jdk) - Ys SEVEN
0:09:23 - Seize the Artifact For Tallness (Motoi Sakuraba) - Eternal Sonata
Shopping and Slaughter
0:24:18 - Holy Death Strike of Slaughter (ACE) - Code of Princess
0:27:49 - When We Laugh About Forgetting to Buy Something (Kazuki Yanagawa) - Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key
Modern Villains
0:46:45 - It's On Like Necronomicon (Ryan Ike) - Shadows Over Loathing
0:50:00 - Fish Force (HyperDuck SoundWorks) - Penny Arcade’s On The Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 4
Science Fantasy
1:09:36 - So nah, so fern (comp. Hiroyuki Sawano, vocals Mika Kobayashi) - Xenoblade Chronicles X
1:14:13 - EXEC_CUTYPUMP/. (comp/arr Maiko Iuchi, vocals au) - Ar tonelico Qoga: Knell of Ar Ciel
1:41:12 - Pat's Bonus Track!
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148 - Tales of Rhythm
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11/18/24 • 114 min
We're no strangers to game series-themed episodes on Rhythm Encounter, such as our Mario RPGs or Dragon Quest shows. Now, it's time for the Tales series! Bandai Namco's long-running series turns 30 next year, and the mainline series alone contains 17 games (or 18 depending on which ones you count). That's more than enough material to showcase on an episode, wouldn't you say? Join our panel as we talk about the oldest, newest, and several Tales games in between, and listen to music by the venerable Motoi Sakuraba and company.
Featuring: Mike Salbato, Michael Sollosi, Wes Iliff, Stephanie Sybydlo; Edited by Paul Dennis
Tracklist
Tales of Strings
0:09:30 - Risk It All (Takao Ogi) - Tales of Crestoria
0:12:35 - Flame of Hope (Motoi Sakuraba) - Tales of Arise
Tales of Battle
0:30:09 - Fighting of the Spirit Remix (Motoi Sakuraba, arr. S.S.H) - Tales of Phantasia
0:34:17 - The Arrow was Shot (Motoi Sakuraba) - Tales of the Abyss
Tales of Resolve
0:55:12 - White Light (comp. Koichi Tsutaya, Shiho Ochi, perf. Superfly) - Tales of Zestiria
0:57:21 - Theme of Velvet (Motoi Sakuraba) - Tales of Berseria
Tales of Forest
1:14:09 - Mystic Forest (Motoi Sakuraba and Shinji Tamura) - Tales of Phantasia
1:16:59 - Sunlight Filtering through the Trees (Go Shiina) - Tales of Legendia
1:53:16 - Wes' Bonus Track!
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146 - Spooky Edition 2024
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10/21/24 • 105 min
Somehow it's been four years since Rhythm Encounter's last Halloween episode, back in 2020's episode 56. Well, it's time we rectified that. A sequel to that episode and a spiritual successor to our previous episode about the works of Michiru Yamane, our panel dug into our gaming experiences to find music for the most spooky time of year. You'll find one of Pokémon's most iconic themes, and everything from old PC adventures to SNES, PS4, and more. If you need some tunes while carving pumpkins, or you're baking some Halloween treats... well, first of all, send us some. But either way, join us for a spooky good time!
Featuring: Mike Salbato, Hilary Andreff, Mario Garcia, Wes Iliff; Edited by Paul Dennis
Tracklist
What Lurks Beneath
0:04:34 - Forest Temple (Koji Kondo) - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
0:08:14 - The Surface of the Water (Yoko Shimomura) - Parasite Eve
Let's Have Some Fun
0:25:01 - Heart of the Idol (Robert Holmes arr. Space Quest Historian/Troels Pleimert) - Gabriel Knight: Synths of the Fathers
0:29:47 - Amusement Park (Keigo Hoashi) - NieR: Automata
Witchy Vibes
0:52:49 - Lavender Town (Junichi Masuda) - Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen
0:54:40 - Freshly Glazed Porxie (Masayoshi Soken, Nobuo Uematsu, and Daiki Ishikawa) - Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers
Unsettling Ambiance
1:14:45 - Magus' Castle & Confusing Melody (Yasunori Mitsuda) - Chrono Trigger
1:16:43 - Firelink Shrine (Motoi Sakuraba) - Dark Souls
1:42:35 - Mario's Bonus Track!
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138 - City Poppin'
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07/02/24 • 109 min
Almost exactly a year ago, we published a fun episode on jazz and funk RPG music. Today we are back with a spiritual sequel, talking about jazz, funk, but especially city pop. All our tracks in this episode represent one or more of these genres, but all are excellent listens. So sit back and listen to some great tunes from the likes of Shin Megami Tensei NINE, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, space casinos, jazz-loving parents, and much more!
Featuring: Mike Salbato, Hilary Andreff, Gio Castillo, Tin Manuel; Edited by Paul Dennis
Links for this episode
- Rhythm Encounter 112 - With Jazz in Our Hearts and Funk in Our Souls | RPGFan
- MarcoMeatball on YouTube
Tracklist
Wind In My Hair Block
0:10:30 - Prince of the Wind (From Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes - Town) (Falcom Sound Team J.D.K., arr. Etsuko Yamakawa) - Falcom SPECIAL BOX '91
0:14:51 - Honolulu City Lights Full Spec Edition (Chihiro Aoki) - Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Neon City Block
0:34:15 - Karmotrine Dream (Garoad) - VA-11 HALL-A
0:36:33 - Harajuku (Tsukasa Masuko, arr. Masaki Kurokawa and Takahiro Ogata) - Shin Megami Tensei NINE
Casino Block
0:52:45 - Serendipity (Naoshi Mizuta) - Final Fantasy XIII-2
0:57:19 - Casino Calavera (Peter McConnell) - Grim Fandango Remastered
Contemporary Block
1:20:54 - Diamonds (Marskye; vocals and lyrics by Madeleine Mcqueen) - Boyfriend Dungeon
1:24:06 - 07:41 The Beginning of Something (Danger) - Haven
1:47:00 - Mike's Bonus Track!
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139 - Indie RPG Music Spotlight
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07/15/24 • 100 min
The indie RPG scene is ever expanding, and while indie RPG music makes its way into many a Rhythm Encounter episode, we wanted to make an episode just about celebrating the music from indie devs. We enjoyed it so much, we may even make this a regularly recurring topic! But, for now, come journey through a wide variety of music from some of our favorite indie games, showcasing many types of instruments, vocals, and musical stylings!
Featuring: Mike Salbato, Audra Bowling, Lucas Greene, Neal Chandran; Edited by Paul Dennis
Tracklist
Drama School
0:09:14 - It's Showtime! - Gilda's Theme (Aivi & Surasshu, Renko) - Ikenfell
0:10:55 - Too Dramatic (Elektrobear) - Virgo Versus the Zodiac
French Quarter
0:27:21 - Clair-Obscur (Lorien Testard feat. Alice Duport-Percier) - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
0:30:56 - Forest of Torment (Jean Yves Bassangna) - Aurion: Legacy of the Kori-Odan
Connection and Memories
0:51:43 - Echoes ~ Numina Part II Theme ~ (Manuel Schmuki) - Numina ECHOES Soundtrack
0:57:04 - To the Moon - Main Theme (Kan Gao) - To the Moon
Airborne Adventure
1:13:36 - Field of Wind (Aaron Walz) - From Another Shore Aveyond & Beyond
1:17:08 - Claret's Theme (Phil Hamilton) - Skyborn
1:36:24 - Lucas' Bonus Track!
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88 - Square Dance
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07/18/22 • 121 min
You don't need to couple up for this square dance, since today we talk about strategy RPG music. Strategy RPGs don't always set their battles on a square-based grid, but since there's only so many that use circles, hexagons, and other non-square shapes, we felt the name was apt. Our four panelists brought a diverse range of music from some strategic games, so there's sure to be something for everyone. You may be surprised by some selections, too! So sit back and listen to us discuss strategy RPG music and the sorrows of the common man.
Featuring: Mike Salbato, Michael Sollosi, Audra Bowling, Niki Fakhoori; Edited by Mark Mahler
Tracklist
0:04:00 - Desert Land (Hitoshi Sakimoto) - Final Fantasy Tactics OST
0:06:42 - Allies of Fate (Noriyuki Iwadare) - Langrisser I & II OST
0:28:28 - Honki no Uso (Ver. true heart) (Vocals: Kaori Oda, Lyrics: Michiko Naruke, Composer: Noriyasu Agematsu) - Wild ARMs XF OST
0:33:03 - True Courage (Tenpei Sato, vocals by Sara Thomas & Jody Fleischer) - Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure OST
0:55:19 - Running Fire (Tenpei Sato) - Disgaea: Hour of Darkness OST
0:59:05 - Battle 1 (Atsushi Fukase and/or Tatsuya Fujiwara) - Rondo of Swords
1:21:49 - Kiss Twice (Hiroki Kikuta) - Koudelka
1:28:18 - Leif's Army, Seeking Victory - Base (from "Fire Emblem: Thracia 776") (Yuka Tsujiyoko) - Shippuujinrai Sounds of Fire Emblem from Cipher Festival
1:55:50 - Sollosi's bonus track!
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87 - Lunar Encounter
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07/04/22 • 90 min
If you know your RPGFan history very well, you'll know that when we started in 1997, we started under the name of LunarNET. While we didn't exclusively cover Lunar, the love of this series and Grandia (also from Game Arts) was essential to our founding. Since the SegaCD version of Lunar: The Silver Star just celebrated its 30th anniversary on June 26th, 2022, we decided it was the perfect time to dedicate an episode to Noriyuki Iwadare's timeless work on the series.
While Lunar is admittedly a small series with only two main games and a pair of spin-offs, the two main games have been remade — multiple times in the case of The Silver Star. Each version brought with it new musical arrangements, so don't let the smallness of the series fool you — there is a lot of wonderful music to experience!
Featuring: Mike Salbato, Patrick Gann, Zach Wilkerson, Scott Clay; Edited by Jono Logan
Links for this episode
- LunarNET: Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete Lyrics Comparisons
- LunarNET: Lunar 2: Eternal Blue Complete Lyrics Comparisons
Tracklist
0:06:32 - LUNAR (Noriyuki Iwadare) - Lunar ~The Silver Star~
0:09:39 - Opening Credits Remastered (Noriyuki Iwadare, arr. Sean Schafianski) - Lunar Eternal Blue (Sean Schafianski Remastered ver)
0:25:11 - A Boy Undeterred by the Unknown (Noriyuki Iwadare) - Lunar Silver Star Harmony OST
0:26:50 - Wind's Nocturne (The Boat Song) (Noriyuki Iwadare) - Lunar Silver Star Story Complete OST
0:46:30 - Footsteps of the Decisive Battle (Noriyuki Iwadare) - Lunar ~ Eternal Blue
0:50:21 - Boss Battle (Noriyuki Iwadare) - Lunar 2: Eternal Blue Complete OST
1:05:05 - Eternal Blue [Rondo - Light and Shadows] (Noriyuki Iwadare) - Lunar 2: Eternal Blue Complete OST
1:10:05 - Betrayal (Part of Ending Theme) (Noriyuki Iwadare) - Lunar Silver Star Story Complete OST
1:27:07 - Pat's bonus track!
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86 - RPG Music from the Future
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06/20/22 • 103 min
I am here in the present with a podcast recorded in the not-too-distant past because we all had an urgent need to discuss SONGS FROM THE FUTURE. Not really sure what sort of fate we're trying to promote or avoid by bringing you these tunes, but rest assured this music is an enjoyable listen. We've picked a range of music, from hacking tunes to futuristic towns and gardens, to discuss what makes music and media "futuristic" and maybe get you thinking about the future in a positive way. Get your jetpacks, lasers, and extra computer monitors ready and join our stalwart panel on this (sort of) time travel journey.
Featuring: Hilary Andreff, Audra Bowling, Greg Delmage, Mario Garcia; Edited by Jono Logan
Tracklist
0:05:55 - Access the Grid (Takeharu Ishimoto) - Kingdom Hearts 3D Dream Drop Distance OST
0:10:24 - A Beautiful Song (Keiichi Okabe, arr. Shotaro Seo) - NieR:Automata Original Soundtrack HACKING TRACKS
0:26:15 - Gaia's Garden (Deniz Akbulut) - CrossCode OST
0:28:25 - Silence and Motion (Nobuo Uematsu) - Final Fantasy VIII OST
0:50:02 - A Trail of Hope (John Paesano) - Mass Effect: Andromeda Original Score
0:52:41 - Sarif Industries (Michael McCann) - Deus Ex Human Revolution OST
1:13:03 - The Dead Sea -Tower of Geddon- (Yasunori Mitsuda) - Chrono Cross OST
1:16:10 - Robo's Theme (Yasunori Mitsuda) - Chrono Trigger Symphony Vol. 2 - The Blake Robinson Synthetic Orchestra
1:41:23 - Mario's bonus track!
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145 - Nocturnes & Counterpoint: Michiru Yamane
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10/07/24 • 102 min
We are at the beginning of "spooky season," and while this isn't (yet) our Halloween episode, October is a fine time to shine a spotlight on composer Michiru Yamane, known in our parts for her excellent work on the Castlevania and Suikoden series. That means some games you may expect, but definitely some you wouldn't, from this talented composer. So dim the lights, summon your favorite fairy companion, and get ready.
Featuring: Mike Salbato, Hilary Andreff, Audra Bowling, Patrick Gann; Edited by Paul Dennis
Tracklist
Come See the Softer Side of... Oh
0:06:45 - Searching for a Past Hero (Flame Champion Waiting Ground BGM) (Michiru Yamane) - Suikoden III
0:09:36 - Nocturne (comp. Michiru Yamane, vo. Hekiru Shiina) - Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
Perplexing 3D Attacks
0:29:04 - Unknowable Geometry (Symphony Mix) (comp. Jim Guthrie, arr. Michiru Yamane) - The Scythian Steppes: Seven #Sworcery Songs Localized for Japan
0:33:06 - Reincarnation of Light and Darkness ~ Shagaru Magara (comp. Marika Suzuki, arr. Michiru Yamane) - Monster Hunter 10th Anniversary Compilation Album [Tribute]
House of Fortune
0:57:04 - House of Sacred Remains (Michiru Yamane) - Castlevania: Lament of Innocence
1:00:55 - Gears of Fortune (Michiru Yamane) - Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
Ecclesia the Elder
1:16:03 - Screen Credit (Staff Roll) (Michiru Yamane) - Elder Gate
1:19:54 - Wandering the Crystal Blue - Arranged (Michiru Yamane) - Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia
1:39:34 - Pat's Bonus Track!
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