About: What lurks below in the deep, unknown waters of the ocean? That mysterious feeling is sometimes more haunting or intimidating than what’s truly hidden. We try and capture that feeling with the following tracks from similar scenarios in games.

Artwork: Ecco the Dolphin

00:00 - Home Bay [Ecco the Dolphin SEGA CD] 

by Spencer Nilsen > 

03:27 - Riverside [The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes] 

by Ryo Nagamatsu > 

06:04 - Waterworld [Smart Ball] 

by Yasuhiko Fukuda, Akira Yamaoka, Manabu Saito > 

07:59 - Subterranean Hell [Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow] 

by Masahiko Kimura, Michiru Yamane > 

10:45 - The Abysmal Depths of the Ocean [Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals] 

by Yasunori Shiono > 

12:36 - A Thousand Leagues Below [Shovel Knight] 

by Jake Kaufman > 

15:03 - Beneath the Tides (Sunken Shrine) [The Messenger] 

by Rainbowdragoneyes > 

17:01 - Welcome to the Machine [Ecco the Dolphin Genesis/Mega Drive] 

by Spencer Nilsen, Brian Coburn, András Magyari > 

18:51 - Submarine Symphony [Jurassic Park SNES] 

by Jon Dunn > 

20:41 - Ocean of Origin [E.V.O.: Search for Eden] 

by Koichi Sugiyama > 

23:27 - The Great Bath [Turrican II: The Final Fight] 

by Markus Siebold, Chris Hülsbeck > 

26:39 - Level 3-1 [World of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse] 

by Haruyo Oguro > 

28:59 - Maridia (Rocky Underground Water Area) [Super Metroid] 

by Kenji Yamamoto, Minako Hamano > 

31:32 - Candlelit Journey [Gravity Rush 2] 

by Kohei Tanaka > 

34:41 - Jurassic Beach [Ecco the Dolphin SEGA CD] 

by Spencer Nilsen > 

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About: All the tracks in this episode are titled “Reminiscence." There are many video game tracks with this song title and they’re usually heard during emotional points in a story or when a character is silently reflecting on a past moment. There is either a sadness or sombre peacefulness surrounding these themes and melodies. However, some of the themes may just surprise you with a punch of upbeat ferocity too.

Artwork: Suikoden II

00:00 - Reminiscence [TalesWeaver] 

by Goo-Min Nam/Nauts > 

02:23 - Reminiscence [Dark Cloud] 

by Tomohito Nishiura > 

04:08 - Reminiscence [Shinobi] 

by Masaru Setsumaru > 

05:16 - Reminiscence (Thoughts Not Extinguihsed) [Chrono Cross] 

by Yasunori Mitsuda > 

08:21 - Reminiscence (Sad) [Persona 2: Eternal Punishment] 

by Kenichi Tsuchiya, Masaki Nurokawa > 

09:37 - Reminiscence (KG-8 Case) [Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth] 

by Noriyuki Iwadare > 

11:40 - Reminiscence [VA-11 HALL-A] 

by Garoad > 

12:57 - Reminiscence [Ninja Gaiden] 

by More Yamasan > 

14:14 - Reminiscence [Emerald Dragon] 

by Yasuhiro Fukuda > 

15:44 - Reminiscence [Octopath Traveller] 

by Yasunori Nishiki > 

17:05 - Reminiscence [Final Fantasy V] 

by Nobuo Uematsu > 

18:36 - Reminiscence [Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons Of Liberty] 

by Norihiko Hibino > 

20:47 - Reminiscence [Legend Of Dragoon] 

by Takeo Miratsu > 

21:45 - Reminiscence (Scars Carved By Fire) [Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Justice For All] 

by Akemi Kimura > 

24:12 - Reminiscence [Xenosaga] 

by Yasunori Mitsuda > 

27:16 - Reminiscence [Fire Emblem GBA] 

by Yuka Tsujiyoko > 

28:23 - Reminiscence [Tales Of Graces] 

by Motoi Sakauraba > 

30:36 - Reminiscence (Opening Staff Roll BGM) [Suikoden II] 

by Miki Higashino > 

32:25 - Reminiscence [Dawn Of Mana] 

by Kenji Ito > 

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About: The Persona series bucks the trend by featuring lyrics in many of its battle themes. This episode covers the mainline Persona games, as well as some of the remakes, re-releases and the Q series spin off games.

00:00 - Invitation To Freedom [Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth] 

by Atsushi Kitajoh > 

03:16 - Wiping All Out [Persona 3 Portable] 

by Shoji Meguro > 

05:52 - Additional Boss Battle [Persona 2: Eternal Punishment PSP] 

by Toshiki Konishi > 

08:15 - Time To Make History [Persona 4: Golden] 

by Shoji Meguro > 

10:43 - Keeper Of Lust [Persona 5] 

by Shoji Meguro > 

13:06 - A Lone Prayer [Persona PSP] 

by Shoji Meguro, Hidehito Aoki, Misaki Okibe, Kenichi Tsuchiya > 

14:59 - Reach Out To The Truth (First Battle) [Persona 4] 

by Shoji Meguro > 

17:44 - Blooming Villain [Persona 5] 

by Shoji Meguro > 

19:41 - Mass Destruction (P3FES Version) [Persona 3 FES] 

by Shoji Meguro > 

22:35 - Disturbances (The One Called From Beyond) [Persona Q: Shadow Of The Labyrinth] 

by Yuzo Koshiro > 

25:38 - Remember, We Got Your Back [Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth] 

by Atsushi Kitajoh > 

29:42 - Bloody Destiny [Persona PSP] 

by Shoji Meguro, Hidehito Aoki, Misaki Okibe, Kenichi Tsuchiya > 

30:41 - Rivers In The Desert [Persona 5] 

by Shoji Meguro > 

35:13 - Light The Fire Up In The Night (Dark Hour) [Persona Q: Shadow Of The Labyrinth] 

by Atsushi Kitajoh > 

37:38 - Our Strength [Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth] 

by Atsushi Kitajoh > 

40:00 - Pull The Trigger [Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth] 

by Atsushi Kitajoh > 

43:07 - Pandora, The Last Battle [Persona PSP] 

by Shoji Meguro, Hidehito Aoki, Misaki Okibe, Kenichi Tsuchiya > 

45:07 - Will Power [Persona 5] 

by Shoji Meguro > 

47:31 - Fog/Mist [Persona 4] 

by Shoji Meguro > 

49:27 - The Battle For Everyone’s Souls [Persona 3] 

by Shoji Meguro > 

51:59 - Last Surprise [Persona 5] 

by Shoji Meguro > 

55:16 - I’ll Face Myself (Battle - Reincarnation Version) [Persona 4] 

by Shoji Meguro > 

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About: This episode we take a listen to a collection of themes based on Airships, Planes or Flying Beasts. They express a sense of speed, wonder, exploration, or all three.

00:00 - Lightning Blade in Blue Sky [Wild Arms 3] 

by Michiko Naruke > 

02:56 - Blackjack [Final Fantasy VI] 

by Nobuo Uematsu > 

05:45 - Over The Sky/To Those Of The Azure Skies [Lufia II: Rise Of The Sinistrals] 

by Yasunori Shiono > 

07:01 - Light Plane [Pilotwings] 

by Soyo Oka > 

08:45 - Jet Plane [Pilotwings Resort] 

by Asuka Ito > 

12:05 - Final Take Off [After Burner] 

by Hiroshi Kawaguchi > 

14:15 - Give Me Your Heart (Stage 2) [Fire Shark] 

by Masahiro Yuge > 

15:46 - Blue Sky [Power Stone 2] 

by Tetsuya Shibata > 

17:49 - Main Theme 2 [Albert Odyssey Gaiden: Legend Of Eldean] 

by Naoki Kodaka > 

20:52 - White Wings [Breath Of Fire II] 

by Yuko Takehara > 

22:09 - Prophecy [Secret Of Mana] 

by Hiroki Kikuta > 

23:52 - Airship Stage [Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age Of Heroes] 

by Tetsuya Shibata, Mitsuhiko Takano > 

25:54 - Sky Chase Zone [Sonic The Hedgehog 2] 

by Masato Nakamura > 

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About: This episode features music that plays in mysterious, dark or foggy forests. There’s a strange, yet oddly peaceful feeling in these wary, yet warm compositions.

Artwork: by Hiro Isono 

00:00 - Forest Of Illusion / Forest Of Cutting Shadows [Chrono Cross] 

by Yasunori Mitsuda > 

02:18 - Wise Owl Forest [Dark Cloud] 

by Tomohito Nishiura > 

04:07 - Secret Of The Forest [Chrono Trigger] 

by Yasunori Mitsuda > 

06:31 - Danger In The Forest [Final Fantasy IX] 

by Nobuo Uematsu > 

08:46 - Lost Forest [Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box] 

by Tomohito Nishiura > 

11:12 - The Trees Have Eyes [Octopath Traveler] 

by Yasunori Nishiki > 

12:54 - Kolima Forest / Mogall Woods [Golden Sun] 

by Motoi Sakuraba > 

15:32 - The Withered Forest [Etrian Odyssey - PC-88 Sound Version] 

by Yuzo Koshiro > 

17:38 - Top Of Saint Mountain [Terranigma] 

by Miyoko Kobayashi, Masanori Hikichi > 

20:27 - Faron Woods [The Legend Of Zelda: Twilight Princess] 

by Toru Minegishi > 

22:23 - Pure Night [Secret Of Mana] 

by Hiroki Kikuta > 

25:07 - Lost Forest [Legaia 2: Duel Saga] 

by Hitoshi Sakimoto > 

27:15 - Calm Before The Storm (Arrange) [Final Fantasy X HD Remaster] 

by Nobuo Uematsu, Junya Nakano > 

30:12 - Legend Of The Deep Forest [Final Fantasy V] 

by Nobuo Uematsu > 

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About: This episode features first stage themes from NES and SNES titles. First stage themes are essentially introductions into a games world, and these are some first stage themes from a collection of Nintendo titles.

00:00 - Factory [Shatterhand] 

by Iku Mizutani, Hiroyuki Iwatsuki > 

02:30 - Area 1 [Mighty Morphin Power Rangers]

by Kinuyo Yamashita > 

05:26 - Gotham City [Batman for NES] 

by Naoki Kodaka] > 

07:30 - Gotham Plaza [Batman Returns for NES] 

by Shigemasa Matsuo, Takashi Tateishi > 

09:27 Vegetable Valley [Kirby’s Adventure]

by Jun Ishikawa > 

11:09 Happy Birthday [Gimmick! for Famicom]

by Masashi Kageyama > 

13:16 Stage 1 [Sutte Hakkun]

by Akito Nakatsuka > 

14:40 Gunfight At The Sunset Corral [Sunset Riders for SNES]

by Motoaki Furukawa > 

16:21 Opening Stage [Mega Man X]

by Setsuo Yamamoto > 

17:53 Opening Stage [Mega Man X3]

by Kinuyo Yamashita > 

19:18 Deserted Space Colony [Journey To Silius]

by Naoki Kodaka > 

21:20 Overworld [Super Mario Bros. 2]

by Koji Kondo > 

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