Battle Bards

By Justin Olivetti

A musical journey through MMO soundscapes, Battle Bards reviews and discusses the soundtrack of MMORPGs with a trio of engaging hosts. The world's first and only MMO music podcast.... more

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How many episodes does Battle Bards have?

The podcast currently has 256 episodes available.

Battle Bards episodes:

June 25, 2013Battle Bards Episode 6: WildStar with Jeff Kurtenacker
This week on Battle Bards, we're going to the future! That's right, we're covering our first MMO that hasn't been released yet: WildStar. We've got Composer Jeff Kurtenacker with us to share his insights as we talk about our favorite tracks that have been released so far. If that's not exciting enough for you, we've got two new exclusive music tracks in the show as well!
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Episode 6 show notes
Introduction to WildStar′s score and Jeff Kurtenacker (feat. The Cold Science of Supremacy, Enemy Battle, and Spanish Armada from Pirates of the Burning Sea)
Character Creation
Systematic Domination
Justice Doesn't Always Wear A Badge
Saving the Universe
A Story of Hope and Healing (Battle Bards exclusive)
War Will Come (Battle Bards exclusive)
Website and blog plugs
Check out Composer Jeff Kurtenacker's website!
Special thanks to Tesh for the Battle Bards logo!
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1h 27min
June 11, 2013Battle Bards Episode 5: Guild Wars 2
This week on Battle Bards, the world's only MMO music podcast is all up in Tyria's face. That's right: We're going into Guild Wars 2, and we're not returning until we wring the best possible tracks from this already-stellar score! So listen up, bookahs, 'cause we're only going to record this once!
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Episode 5 show notes
Introduction to Guild Wars 2's score (including Saga of the Norn and Overture) and discussion of soundtrack collecting frustrations
Knight of Embers
A discussion of Jeremy Soule
Battle of the Vanguard
Snaff's Workshop
Logan's Journey
Bandit's Expanse
Call of the Raven (Hoelbrak)
Dawn in Shaemoor
Gendarran Fields
How does it stack up against Guild Wars 1? (including Fear Not This Night)
Mailbag
Website and blog plugs
Outro: Guild Wars 2 Super Adventure Box theme
Check out Composer Jeremy Soule's website!
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1h 12min
May 30, 2013Battle Bards Episode 4: Lord of the Rings Online with Chance Thomas
This week on Battle Bards, Composer Chance Thomas joins the bards to talk about the stories behind Lord of the Rings Online's score. It's a strange chance to offer our own reviews and then have the composer review our reviews on the spot -- but we loved it. It's equal parts education, entertainment, and Elves on this preciousss episode!
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Episode 4 show notes
Introduction with Composer Chance Thomas (featuring "LOTRO Legacy," "The Hollin Gate," and "Love of a Maiden Fair and Pure")
More reading: Riffing on Tolkien
Far Ahead the Road Has Gone
Lonelands
Lament for Oakenshield
Hills of the Shire
Things to Come
Tom Bombadil
Learning to Ride
Urgent Errands
Website and blog plugs
Outro: "Silent Hope"
Check out Chance Thomas online!
Contact the Bards:
email all the Bards: [email protected]
Steph: MMO Gamer Chick @MMOGC
Syl: MMO Gypsy @Gypsy_Syl
Syp: Bio Break @Sypster
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1h 21min
May 13, 2013Battle Bards Episode 3: Spooky & Magical
This week on Battle Bards, the crew explores the darkly mysterious realm of music as they focus on spooky and magical tracks from MMOs. The fun of this episode comes as each of the bards interprets what the "spooky and magical" combo means. What songs will they pluck on their lutes? Tune in and find out!
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Episode 3 show notes
Introduction to the spooky & magical theme (with a bit of Danny Elfman for flavor!)
The Secret World: The Siren Song (feat. Alyssa Munaretto)
World of Warcraft: Dalaran (composed by Russell Brower)
Lord of the Rings Online: Ride of the Nazgul (composed by Chance Thomas)
RIFT: Stillmoor (composed by Inon Zur)
Guild Wars 2: Halloween Theme (composed by Maclaine Diemer)
Lord of the Rings Online: The Hollin Gate (composed by Chance Thomas)
A short discussion on why we do this podcast
Ultima Online: Yew (composed by Joe Basquez and Kirk Winterrowd)
World of Warcraft: Ashenvale (composed by Jason Hayes, Tracy W. Bush, Derek Duke and Glenn Stafford)
Stinger music: Allods Online alternate theme
Contact the Bards:
email all the Bards: [email protected]
Steph: MMO Gamer Chick @MMOGC
Syl: MMO Gypsy @Gypsy_Syl
Dodge: A Casual Stroll to Mordor @tdhowell
Syp: Bio Break@Sypster
Errata: Whoops, we made a little mistake on the show! The Guild Wars 2 halloween theme is of course by Maclaine Diemer. Apologies!
Special thanks to Tesh for the logo!
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58min
April 23, 2013Battle Bards Episode 2: Final Fantasy XI
Welcome back to Battle Bards, a collaborative bi-weekly podcast that listens to and discusses MMO soundtracks! On our second podcast, Syl, Syp, and Steff tackle the daunting and exuberant score of Final Fantasy XI. It's an hour full of whimsy, mogs, and earworms!
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Episode 2 show notes
Introduction to Final Fantasy XI's soundtrack (Composers Nobuo Uematsu, Naoshi Mizuda, and Kumi Tanioka)
Airship
Ru'Lude Gardens
The Republic of Bastok
Recollection
Battle in the Dungeon
Mog House
Mhaura
Sometime, somewhere
Check out Distant Worlds
Contact the Bards:
email all the Bards: [email protected]
Steph: MMO Gamer Chick @MMOGC
Syl: MMO Gypsy @Gypsy_Syl
Dodge: A Casual Stroll to Mordor @tdhowell
Syp: Bio Break @Sypster
Special thanks to Tesh for the logo!
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54min
April 03, 2013Battle Bards - Episode 1: MMO Main Themes
We're really excited and proud to announce a new project: Battle Bards, an MMO music podcast! Ever since I started writing about MMO soundtracks, I've realized that there are others out there who are equally enthusiastic about these scores -- and that a podcast would be an excellent way to share our collective passion. It's taken us a few months to get organized and figure out how best to do the show, but here it is, the first episode of Battle Bards!
Our maiden episode is all about our favorite main themes. Give it a listen and give us feedback!
Show Notes:
Introducing Battle Bards and its hosts
Star Trek Onlinehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_INzWxfJ8mo
Allods Online main http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p56T9JZYfsU
The Secret World: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIGBebzJWi4
Wizard101 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irzdhm-WLXU
Final Fantasy XI: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nlks4Bz2OgI
World of Warcraft vanilla http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eE5oaOOwInE
Ultima Online http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X1gC3BLq2w
EverQuest http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKj36GJj_i8
Guild Wars Prophecies http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMUdPF260Uk
Ways for fans to contact us ([email protected])
Contact the Bards:
email all the Bards: [email protected]
Steph: MMO Gamer Chick @MMOGC
Syl: MMO Gypsy@Gypsy_Syl
Dodge: A Casual Stroll to Mordor@tdhowell
Syp: Bio Break@Sypster
Special thanks to Tish Tosh Tesh for the logo!
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1h 2min

FAQs about Battle Bards:

How many episodes does Battle Bards have?

The podcast currently has 256 episodes available.