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 Mana] 

by Hiroki Kikuta > 

21:12 - The Cliftlands [Octopath Traveller] 

by Yasunori Nishiki > 

24:09 - The Highlands [Octopath Traveller] 

by Yasunori Nishiki > 

28:27 - To The Stars [Pyre] 

by Darren Korb > 

32:22 - Memory Of Running [Legend Of Mana] 

by Yoko Shimomura > 

34:22 - Distant Mountain [Suikoden] 

by Hiroshi Tamawari, Mayuko Kageshita, Miki Higashino, Setsu Taniguchi, Tappi Iwase > 

36:33 - Inn Town Ageel ~ Cursed Land [Grandia II] 

by Noriyuki Iwadare > 

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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 Jonathan Dunn > 

23:09 - Stage 1 [The Adventures of Star Saver] 

by Unknown > 

26:05 - Green Greens [Kirby’s Dream Land] 

by Jun Ishikawa > 

28:01 - Chapter 1 (Silver Hills, Present Day) [Power Rangers: Time Force] 

by Iku Mizutani > 

29:52 - Stage 1 [Aerostar] 

by Dot Ando > 

31:26 - Stage 1 [Chikyū Kaihō Gun ZAS] 

by Yumi Satake, Shigekazu Kamaki > 

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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] 

by Nobuo Uematsu > 

19:13 - Mt Gulg [Final Fantasy] 

by Nobuo Uematsu > 

20:17 - Battle 2 [Final Fantasy III] 

by Nobuo Uematsu > 

21:50 - Sorrow And Loss [Final Fantasy IV] 

by Nobuo Uematsu > 

23:48 - My Home Town [Final Fantasy III] 

by Nobuo Uematsu > 

25:28 - Good Night [Final Fantasy V] 

by Nobuo Uematsu > 

25:34 - Chocobo [Final Fantasy V] 

by Nobuo Uematsu > 

26:40 - Cursed Lands [Final Fantasy V] 

by Nobuo Uematsu > 

28:29 - Join The Party [Final Fantasy II] 

by Nobuo Uematsu > 

28:34 - Tower Of The Magi [Final Fantasy II] 

by Nobuo Uematsu > 

29:47 - Battle To The Death [Final Fantasy VI] 

by Nobuo Uematsu > 

32:03 - Catastrophe [Final Fantasy VI] 

by Nobuo Uematsu > 

34:29 - A New World [Final Fantasy V] 

by Nobuo Uematsu > 

36:37 - The Day After [Final Fantasy VI] 

by Nobuo Uematsu > 

38:48 - Within The Giant [Final Fantasy IV] 

by Nobuo Uematsu > 

41:05 - Sorrows Of Parting [Final Fantasy V] 

by Nobuo Uematsu > 

43:26 - The Decisive Battle [Final Fantasy V] 

by Nobuo Uematsu > 

47:35 - Victory [Final Fantasy V] 

by Nobuo Uematsu > 

48:13 - Spreading Grand Wings [Final Fantasy V] 

by Nobuo Uematsu > 

49:55 - The Dark Crystals [Final Fantasy III] 

by Nobuo Uematsu > 

51:35 - The Gestahl Empire [Final Fantasy VI] 

by Nobuo Uematsu > 

53:11 - The Emperor’s Rebirth [Final Fantasy II] 

by Nobuo Uematsu > 

53:28 - Final Battle [Final Fantasy V] 

by N

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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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 - Spring (The Valley Comes Alive) [Stardew Valley] 

by ConernedApe > 

24:28 - Azalea Town/Blackthorn City [Pokémon Gold & Silver] 

by Junichi Masuda, Go Ichinose > 

26:19 - Flower World [Tetris Attack] 

by Masaya Kuzume, Yuka Tsujiyoko > 

28:58 - Spring Wind Skylark [Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book] 

by Hayato Asano > 

31:25 - Spring (Pikmin Adventure) [Nintendo Land] 

by Ryo Nagamatsu > 

33:20 - Route 4 (Spring) [Pokémon Black & White] 

by Junichi Masuda > 

34:42 - Spring [Harvest Moon: Back to Nature] 

by Miyuki Homareda > 

36:27 - Outset Island [The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker] 

by Kenta Nagata, Hajime Waker, Toru Minegishi, Koji Kondo > 

38:31 - Grass Land [Kirby’s Epic Yarn] 

by Tomoya Tomita > 

39:52 - Invitation Flower ~ Spring [Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk] 

by Kazuki Yanagawa > 

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About: This episode features another collection of Turn-Based Tactical RPG themes. The bulk of these come from games that tend to take a more light-hearted approach to war, with some highly melodic songs and some deep, heavy action themes. 

Artwork: Fire Emblem Awakening 

00:00 - Phantom Fang [Ragnarok Tactics PSP] 

by Hideki Sakamoto, Takashi Okamoto > 

02:26 - Steadfast Determination! [Suikoden Tactics] 

by Norikazu Miura > 

05:20 - Emperor Of Darkness [Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem] 

by Yuka Tsujiyoko > 

07:00 - The Elite Archipelago [Suikoden Tactics] 

by Norikazu Miura > 

10:00 - With Us! [Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance] 

by Yoshito Hirano > 

11:44 - War of the Rune Cannons [Suikoden Tactics] 

by Norikazu Miura > 

14230 - Preperations: Deliverence [Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia] 

by Takafumi Wada > 

17:24 - Lively Town [Shining Force II] 

by Motoaki Takenouhi > 

20:45 - Interruption of Game [Nobunaga no Yabou: Bush Fuuunroku] 

by Yoko Kanno > 

22:08 - The Plan [Wargroove: Double Trouble] 

by Phonetic Hero > 

24:29 - Macro Land Map [Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising] 

by Taishi Senda, Yoshito Hirano > 

26:08 - Andy’s Theme [Advance Wars] 

by Taishi Senda, Yoshito Hirano > 

27:33 - Proud Soldier (Gage) [Advance Wars: Days of Ruin] 

by Yoshito Hirano > 

29:41 - BGM #20 [Gameboy Wars 3] 

by Kazuhiko Sawaguchi > 

31:50 - Team Making [Final Fantasy Tactics] 

by Hitoshi Sakamoto > 

33:24 - As Fierce As Fire [Fire Emblem: Three Houses] 

by Takeru Kanazaki, Hiroki Morishita, Rei Kondoh > 

37:38 - The Sacrifice and the Saint [Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia] 

by Yasuhisa Baba > 

40:26 - Knights Errant [Langrisser II] 

by Noriyuki Iwadare > 

42:42 - Leon [Langrisser II] 

by Noriyuki Iwadare > 

44:23 - Zeal Continent [Ragnarok Tactics PSP] 

by Hideki Sakamoto, Takashi Okamoto > 

48:16 - Tempest of Seasons (Rain) [Fire Emblem: Three Houses] 

by Takeru Kanazaki, Hiroki Morishita, Rei Kondoh > 

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About: The idea of a ‘Home’ has many interpretations but they often denote the feeling of comfort, safety and familiarity. In games, a Home can refer to the starting area of many story-driven adventures, or a location you return to often. In this episode, we listen to some themes from these areas, along with some tracks that just simply have the word ‘Home’ in their titles. 

Artwork: FEZ 

00:00 - Home Sweet Home [Beyond Good & Evil] 

by Christophe Heral > 

02:51 - Home [Shin Megami Tensei] 

by Tsukasa Masuko > 

04:05 - My Home Town [Growlanser III: The Dual Darkness] 

by Hiroshi Fujioka > 

05:52 - A Beloved Hometown [Tales Of Xillia] 

by Motoi Sakuraba > 

08:44 - Hometown [Xenoblade Chronicles] 

by Yoko Shimomura > 

12:22 - Home, Sweet Home [Final Fantasy V] 

by Nobuo Uematsu > 

14:57 - At Home [Katana ZERO] 

by Bill Kiley > 

16:33 - Home [FEZ] 

by Disasterpeace > 

18:09 - Hometown Domina [Legend Of Mana] 

by Yoko Shimomura > 

20:50 - Home [The Last Remnant] 

by Tsuyoshi Sekito > 

22:21 - A Place To Call Home [Final Fantasy IX] 

by Nobuo Uematsu > 

24:25 - A Town Called Hometown [DELTARUNE Chapter 1] 

by Toby Fox > 

26:10 - Home [UNDERTALE] 

by Toby Fox > 

28:12 - Hometown [Last Bible III] 

by Hiroyuki Yanada > 

31:02 - Homeland [Dragon Quest IV] 

by Koichi Sugiyama > 

32:40 - Hometown Of The Past [Baten Kaitos Origins] 

by Motoi Sakuraba > 

35:24 - Hometown Of A Hero [Albert Odyssey 2] 

by Naoki Kodaka > 

37:33 - The Comforts Of Home [Monster Hunter World: Iceborne] 

by Akihiko Narita > 

39:43 - Hometown [Brave Frontier: The Last Summoner] 

by H-Pi > 

41:50 - Peaceful Days [Chrono Trigger] 

by Yasunori Mitsuda > 

44:35 - The Hometown [Vandal Hearts II] 

by Hiroshi Tamawari > 

46:39 - Nostalgic Home Town [Tales Of Berseria] 

by Motoi Sakuraba > 

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About: You’ve heard the atmospheric and dangerous underwater music in Episode 6, and as well, the more calming and relaxed underwater music in Episode 17. To round out the trio, this time we are showcasing the more upbeat variations of underwater music that are certain to make you groove. 

Artwork: Mega Man 2 

00:00 - Underwater [Spanky's Quest SNES] 

by Kiyohiro Sada > 

02:11 - Hydrocity Zone Act 1 [Sonic The Hedgehog 3] 

by Brad Buxer, Cirocco Jones, Bobby Brooks, Darryl Ross, Geoff Grace, Doug Grisby, Sachio Ogawa, Tatsuyuki Maeda, Jun Senoue > 

04:14 - Underwater [Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles NES] 

by Jun Funahashi > 

06:05 - Underwater [Toki: Going Ape Spit SEGA] 

by Hirofumi Murasaki, Morihiko Akiyama, Masayuki Nagao > 

08:44 - Underwater [Fantastic Dizzy] 

by Matt Gray > 

10:17 - Be Nice’n Easy [Ragnarok Online] 

by soundTeMP > 

12:40 - Aqua Man Stage [Mega Man 8] 

by Shusaku Uchiyama > 

14:26 - Amiss Abyss [Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze] 

by David Wise > 

19:00 - Island Zone [Ecco The Dolphin Genesis/Mega Drive] 

by Spencer Nilson, Brian Coburn, András Magyari > 

20:45 - Aquarium Park Act 1 [Sonic Colors] 

by Tomoya Ohtani > 

25:08 - Tetyth, The Sunken City [Riviera: The Promised Land] 

by Minako Adachi > 

27:10 - Aquarius [Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse] 

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

30:06 - Blitz Off! [Final Fantasy X] 

by Masashi Hamauzu > 

33:32 - Essential Vitamins [Super Adventure Island] 

by Yuzo Koshiro > 

36:08 - Tidal Tempest Present [Sonic CD JAP/EU Version] 

by Naofumi Hataya, Masafumi Ogata > 

38:03 - Bubbleman Stage [Mega Man 2] 

by Takashi Tateishi > 

39:56 - Aquatic Ruin Zone [Sonic The Hedgehog 2] 

by Masato Nakamura > 

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About: Our second composer spotlight episode features just a few of the many infectious themes from talented composer Noriyuki Iwadare. Known for his work on the Grandia, Lunar, Langrisser & Phoenix Wright series’ just to name a few, his collection of work contains some of the most immediately catchy hooks, with often a rock, pop or light-jazz style. 

00:00 - Fight! Ver. 1 [Grandia II] 

by Noriyuki Iwadare > 

03:47 - Pursuit ~ Lying Coldly [Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth] 

by Noriyuki Iwadare > 

07:00 - Epilogue [Langrisser V] 

by Noriyuki Iwadare > 

09:42 - No Surrender [Langrisser II] 

by Noriyuki Iwadare > 

12:18 - Can’t Go Back [Growlanser] 

by Noriyuki Iwadare > 

13:19 - Pursuit ~ Wanting To Find The Truth [Ace Attorney Investigations 2] 

by Noriyuki Iwadare > 

16:00 - Powerful Enemy! [Radiata Stories] 

by Noriyuki Iwadare > 

17:25 - Combat 1 [Grandia XTREME] 

by Noriyuki Iwadare > 

21:15 - Valmar’s Moon [Grandia II] 

by Noriyuki Iwadare > 

23:10 - Field Towards Tomorrow [Lunar: Eternal Blue] 

by Noriyuki Iwadare > 

25:30 - Nanasaki Ai’s Theme [Amagami] 

by Noriyuki Iwadare > 

28:09 - Have Faith In Yourself [Grandia II] 

by Noriyuki Iwadare > 

30:29 - Apollo Justice ~ I’m Fine [Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies] 

by Noriyuki Iwadare > 

33:10 - Jurian [Growlanser] 

by Noriyuki Iwadare > 

34:27 - Scramble [Langrisser: Hikari no Matsuei PC Engine] 

by Noriyuki Iwadare > 

36:53 - Duel With Gadwin [Grandia] 

by Noriyuki Iwadare > 

40:22 - Good Mood [Amagami] 

by Noriyuki Iwadare > 

42:08 - Reminiscence ~ Departure From Regret [Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies] 

by Noriyuki Iwadare > 

44:22 - A Hot Crash! [Grandia III] 

by Noriyuki Iwadare > 

46:18 - Trials and Tribulations ~ Court Begins [Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Trials and Tribulations] 

by Noriyuki Iwadare > 

48:34 - One’s Side [Langrisser II] 

by Noriyuki Iwadare > 

50:35 - Combat 4 [Grandia XTREME] 

by Noriyuki Iwadare > 

54:23 - Scarlet Wind [Radiata Stories] 

by Noriyuki Iwadare > 

55:51 - Ernest [Grandia Online] 

by Noriyuki Iwadare > 

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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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