“Double, double, toil and trouble,

If you’ve read Shakespeare in high school or college, you’ll recognize it from the play “The Tragedy of Macbeth”, from the scene with the witches at the cauldron with Macbeth, though some may think it’s the title of a kid’s movie by the Olsen twins.

Actually, we’re celebrating Brew a Potion Day on January 19 (oddly enough having celebrating National Pharmacist Day last week), in which we consider the lighter side of brewing potions for our health and personal welfare. True, most associate brewing potions with witches, but it’s no different than creating concoctions from plants, herbs, seeds, and other things in nature.

For this week’s episode, we’ll be listening to tracks from games in which you can craft potions: a Dragonborn out to save the world, battling enemies while raising a farm, and finding your fortune while traveling to Frisco. There will also be some remixes or covers to follow each track.

Enjoy these tracks as you’re brewing your potion or poison of choice…

Brew a Potion Day

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Intro: “The Witches” from the 1971 movie “The Tragedy of Macbeth”, directed by Roman Polanski and written by Polanski and Kenneth Tynan, adapted from William Shakespeare’s play “The Tragedy of Macbeth” (Act 4, Scene 1)

“The Streets of Whiterun” – [The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim] – composed by Jeremy Soule

“The Streets of Whiterun Remix” – remixed by Betoceba

“Spring (It’s a Big World Outside)” – [Stardew Valley] – composed by ConcernedApe

“Spring (It’s a Big World Outisde)” – remixed by InspirAspir

“Main Theme” – [West of Loathing] – composed by Ryan Ike

“Main Theme  – West of Loathing [Acoustic]” – covered by Alex Heflin

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What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you feel a cold or a fever coming on? Okay, other than bed rest, it’s the medicine. Whether it’s a handful of pills or some liquid measured in a cup or spoon, you take it by the milligram or ounce in the hopes that this concoction will help subside your symptoms or allow your body to heal without issue. If it’s been prescribed or suggested by a doctor, everyone has been referred to a pharmacist, a person who helps stock, distribute, and educate about these medications for the public. They also make sure that the dosages are correct and the interactions are minimal or avoided.

This week, we’re celebrating National Pharmacist Day, on January 12th, with tracks from video games about medicine: a doctor dispensing virus-killing pills, an eager student trying to help her close friend, and a witch learning to create potions to pay off a debt. We’ll also hear some remixes and arrangements of these tracks, including one that is from a direct remake.

Hope you enjoy these tracks, and be sure to take your medication in a timely manner…

National Pharmacist Day

Track Listing

Intro & BGM: “I Want a New Drug”, performed by Huey Lewis and the News, from their album “Sports”

“Chill” – [Dr. Mario] – composed by Hirokazu “Hip” Tanaka

“Dr. Mario – Chill” – remixed by Theology

“Schia’s Wish” – [Atelier Marie: The Alchemist of Salburg] – composed by Toshiharu Yamanishi

“Schia’s Wish – for the remake” – [Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg] – arranged by Kumi Tanioka

“Main Theme” – [Potionomics] – composed by Greg Nicolett

“Main Theme (SNES) Remix” – remixed by Royal Phoenix

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Happy New Year, everyone! As they say, it’s a new year and a new me. Time to grab some paper and pen and write down those resolutions for 2024. Whether it’s losing weight, saving money, going on a trip, or moving up the corporate or social ladder, there’s something that someone wants to achieve.

I have made resolutions in the past, and admittedly very few of them were accomplished. For 2024, I’ve decided to do a New Year’s Gaming Resolution. It’s generally just playing video games, but it can be a new game that was purchased recently or in the past, a game from a series that I haven’t explored, or a something from the pile of Games Yet To Be Played. While I do still playing some video games like Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail, or Apex Legends, this resolution allows me to widen my gaming experience and exposure and stir some conversation on social media.

For this week’s episode, we’ll be hearing tracks from video games in my New Year’s Gaming Resolution: Mario fighting against a gang of metal, a cadet transported to a new world, and a swordsman who thinks two swords are better than one. We’ll also hear some covers and remixes of these original tracks.

Perhaps you have some gaming resolutions this year as well. A new game? A game that hasn’t been finished or completed? A game that’s from your pile? Whatever the case, may you follow through on your resolutions and see them to their completion this year.

“Super Mario RPG: Old vs New Music – WHICH ONE IS BETTER?”

Track Listing

Intro and BGM: “Happy New  Year! – Auld Lang Syne 8 Bit Remix” – attributed  to Robert Burns, remixed by Bubly

“Happy Adventure, Delightful Adventure” – [Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars] – composed by Yoko Shimomura

“Opening [Super Mario RPG – 25th Anniversary Remix]” – remixed by Star Haven

“Stab the Sword of Justice” – [Star Ocean: The Second Story] – composed by Motoi Sakuraba

“[S O 2] Stab the Sword of Justic Remix” – remixed by yomiseru

“Starry Heavens” – [Tales of Symphonia] – performed by day after tomorrow, from their album “Primary Colors”

“Starry Heavens” – covered by Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, from “20th Anniversary Tales of Orchestra Concert”

Outro: “English Opening” – [Tales of Symphonia] – composed by Motoi Sakuraba, Shinji Tamura

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While Christmas may be over and the new year is about to commence, most people are home for the holidays: students going on Winter Break after a week of finals, workers who waited until the end of the year to use their vacation time, and companies shutting down production for the end of the year. It’s time to settle in with family and friends or enjoy some introspective days to yourself.

This week’s episode, and the last episode for 2023, will feature tracks from video games that have some sense of home: a mother’s home in the town of Onett, a village home threatened by a freeze, and a town that is home to the Sacred Flame. We’ll also hear some covers of these tracks.

Enjoy these tracks and their covers while nestled in your home of residence, of people with shared interests, and of your identity and purpose.

Track Listing

Intro: “(There’s No Place Like) Home for the Holidays” – composed by Robert Allen, arranged by Joe Reisman and Loretta Lynn, vocals by Perry Como

BGM: “(There’s No Place Like) Home for the Holidays” – composed by Robert Allen, arranged by Joe Lipman, vocals by Perry Como

“Home Sweet Home” – [Earthbound/Mother 2] – composed by Keiichi Suzuki

“Susuki & Tanaka – Home Sweet Home [Earthbound] – covered by PPF

“Hometown” – [Terranigma] – composed by Miyoko Takaoka, Masanori Hikichi

“Crysta/Hometown (Terranigma Orchestra Cover)” – covered by Roman Heuser

“Flamesgrace, Guiding Light” – [Octopath Traveler] – composed by Yasunori Nishiki

“Octopath Traveler: Flamesgrace, Guiding Light (Strings + Piano)” – covered by Patti Rudisill

Outro: “[FGO Jazz] “A Familiar Melody”” – composed by Keita Haga, remixed by Tokyo Active NEETs, from their album “FATAL JAZZ ORCHESTRA”

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It’s that time of the year for 25 days of holiday VGM covers and remixes!

Like last year’s episode #48, we’re playing all the tracks that were featured across Instagram and TwiX (Twitter/X) in order, from Day One to Day Twenty-Five. While most of the tracks were from Overclocked Remix, some were culled from YouTube and suggestions from Discord.

Overclocked Remix is an organization that preserves and promotes video game music as an art form. They have an extensive catalogue of covers, remixes, and arrangements of music from individual musicians and several collaborations. Be sure to check them out at their website and their YT channel.

May your Christmas be merry and bright and your holidays be happy and wholesome this year!

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Track Listing

Intro: “A Video Gaming Christmas” – composed and performed by Retro-Fusion (David Wise and Grant Kirkhope), vocals by Kev Bayliss

Day One

Day Two

Day Three

Day Four

Day Five

Day Six

Day Seven

Day Eight

Day Nine

Day Ten

Day Eleven

Day Twelve

Day Thirteen

Day Fourteen

Day Fifteen

Day Sixteen

Day Seventeen

Day Eighteen

Day Nineteen

Day Twenty

Day Twenty-One

Day Twenty-Two

Day Twenty-Three

Day Twenty-Four

Day Twenty-Five

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So, “Die Hard”, the 1988 action movie that had Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman, is it considered a Christmas movie? I mean, it does have a Christmas party, in a tower located in Los Angeles.

I know, I’m stirring up this seasonal debate, but I have a reason. After hearing a brief discussion from another podcast about the movie, it occurred to me that perhaps video game have this same dilemma, aside from being theme in its environment and character dressing.

For this week’s episode, we’ll be listening to tracks from video games that take place on or within Christmas, whether it’s on the eve, on the day, or during the season:  a stealth mission into Zanzibar Land, an opera singer mutated into a cellular nightmare, and New York City desolated after Black Friday. We’ll also hear some covers and remixes with each track.

Hope you enjoy these tracks, after a healthy and heated debated about “Die Hard”…

15 Video Games That Take Place On Christmas

The 30 Best Christmas Movies

Track Listing

“Theme of Solid Snake” – [Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake] – composed by Konami Kukeiha Club

“Metal Gear 2 – Theme of Solid Snake [Cinematic Synthwave Remix][2021 REMASTER] – remixed and remastered by DjKlzonez

“Out of Phase” – [Parasite Eve] – composed by Yoko Shimomura

“Parasite Eve OST: Out of Phase – Synth Cover (Mono Memory)” – covered by Mono Memory

“Precinct Siege” – [Tom Clancey’s The Division] – composed by Ola Strandh

“The Division – Ola Strandh – Precinct Siege (F1NG3RS Remix)” – remixed by F1NG3RS

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Hopefully the weather outside your window isn’t frightful and this week’s episode is delightful.

This is a special episode, in relation to RadioSEGA’s Winterfest 2023. I was asked to join their line-up and happily obliged, though I admit I’ve never recorded for a radio format. With some tweaking, cutting, and rearranging, I was able to submit what I hope is a wonderful episode for the program. As of this post, the episode is scheduled to play around 1pm PST (9pm GMT).

For the show, I’m posting the original, uncut version of the episode, with no promos or station callouts. Just me talking and the music playing, which will be about the cold (snow, ice, etc). We’ll hear tracks from video games that have cold things in it, whether it’s a level or the general atmosphere of the game. We’ll also hear some covers and remixes.

Whether you listen to the radio edit or the original, enjoy the tracks with some cozy comforts and a warm cup of your favorite drink…

Track Listing

“Terra’s Theme” – [Final Fantasy VI] – composed by Nobuo Uematsu

“Final Fantasy VI – Terra’s Theme (Soaralot Remix)” – remixed by Soaralot Music

“Ice Cave Chant” – [Donkey Kong Country] – composed by Eveline Novakovic

“Ice Bells Are Ringing (Christmas Mix)” – remixed by bLiNd

“Frappe Snowland & Sherbet Land” – [Mario Kart 64] – composed by Kenta Nagata

“Frappe Snowland/Sherbert Land [Remix]” – remixed by Qumu

“Big Snowman” – [Snowboard Kids] – composed by Snowboard Sound Team, Tomohiko Sato, Isao Kasai, Sayuri Yamamoto

“Big Snowman (Chasers Remix)” – remixed by Desuvi Music

“Buried in Snow” – [Final Fantasy VII] – composed by Nobuo Uematsu

“Buried in Snow [Orchestral]” – covered and remastered by Pontus Hultgren Music

Outro: “Sonic 3D Blast – Diamond Dust Zone Act 2 (Sonic 2 Remix) V2” – composed by Richard Jacques, remixed by KenJones3023

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Welcome to Part Three of Episode 100, celebrating major moment for the podcast.

This will be the final part of the episode, as we finish the rest of the episodes after Part Two

I hope you enjoyed listening to all the tracks from each and every episode made, and I hope to continue with 100 more…

Track Listing

Episode Sixty-Seven: “The Great Sea” – by ZREO: Second Quest, Altys

Episode Sixty-Eight: “Kirby’s Dream Land – Green Greens [Remix]” – remixed by Qumu

Episode Sixty-Nine: “T. Hawk Theme – Super Street Fighter II SNES (Cover/Remix)” – remixed by Sonicfat5150

Episode Seventy: “Lady Dimitrescu Sings A Song (Resident Evil 8 Village Parody)” – composed by Aaron Fraser-Nash, vocals by Jennifer Victor

Episode Seventy-One: “Apex Legends – EPIC METAL COVER” – covered by PirateCrab

Episode Seventy-Two: “Xiao: Doombane (Path of Yaksha) – Remix Cover (Genshin Impact)” – remixed by Vetrom

Episode Seventy-Three: “Bustling Afternoon of Mondstadt from “Genshin Impact”” | Jazz Version (ImRuscelOfficial)” – covered by Ruscel Torres

Episode Seventy-Four: “[FGO] Grand Battle Theme – Remix Cover [Symphonic Metal Cover]” – remixed by Kieren Zane Roberts

Episode Seventy-Five: “Sanctuary Guardians” Earthbound Remix – remixed by Noteblock, with Stevie Viola

Episode Seventy-Six: “Aqua Capital Mac Anu | Metal Guitar Cover” – covered by Ferdk

Episode Seventy-Seven: “Mad Streets Theme” – composed by Jacob Shrum

Episode Seventy-Eight: “13 Sentinels: Aegins Rim -(ISOLEUCINE)- Arrangement” – rearranged by Justin Thornburgh Music

Episode Seventy-Nine: “A World Withouth Danger (sTayU Remix)” – remixed by sTayU

Episode Eighty: “Insatiable (from Shadowbringers: Final Fantasy XIV)” – covered by Ferdk

Episode Eighty-One: “Silent Hill: Downpour – Intro Perp Walk (ReMIX) [Ver. 2]” – remixed by PieceofSheet666

(A word from A VGM Journey)

Episode Eighty-Two: “Shadow Lugia’s Boss Medley – OrchestralRemix (Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness)” – remixed by Evangelos Callow (PhantonV13)

Episode Eighty-Three: “Doom – At Doom’s Gate [E1M1][Remix]” – remixed by Qumu

Episode Eighty-Four: “To All of You – Syd Matters (Cover by Write Me a Letter)” – covered by Write Me a Letter

Episode Eighty-Five: “N64 Goldeneye 007 Watch Theme – Synthwave | Banausic” – remixed by Banausic

(A word from Pernell of Rhythm and Pixels)

Episode Eighty-Six: “Balloon Fight ‘Ska Poppin'” – remixed by virt (Jake Kaufman)

Episode Eighty-Seven: “Opening Theme [Full Song]” – composed by Hexany Music

Episode Eighty-Eight: “The Bat” – remixed by Astral Tales

Episode Eighty-Nine: “Rivers in the Desert” – covered by Sleeping Forest, vocals by Lolia

Episode Ninety: “Persona 5 “Break It Down” | Cover by Legendav” – covered by Legendav

Episode Ninety-One: “Nascence from Journey (PS3)(Helix Remix)” – remixed by Helix

Episode Ninety-Two: “Bloodborn Theme – Hunter of the Night (Castlevania Style)” – remixed by Alex Roe

Episode Ninety-Three: “Sunflower Slumber” – covered by GaMetal

Episode Ninety-Four: “Alleycat – Persona 5 Saxophone Cover Theme” – covered by VanilleFleurCannelle

Episode Ninety-Five: “Give Me! (Instrumentals) – Remix Cover”- covered by Vetrom

Episode Ninety-Six: “Spyro 3: Year of the Dragon – Midnight Mountain Home (Synth/Metal Cover Version)” – covered by Dacian Grada

Episode Ninety-Seven: “Kingdom Hearts – Hollow Bastian Remix” – remixed by BlueAura

Episode Ninety-Eight: “Milky” – remixed by Voltz Supreme

Outro: Episode Ninety-Nine: “Furry Cutter” – remixed by PirateCrab

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Here’s Part Two of episode 100, as we continue to celebrate a milestone for the podcast.

As with Part One, we’re playing a track from each episode, whether it’s an original, a cover, or a remix. We may also hear from other podcasters about their favorite episode or track.

Sit back and enjoy this long playlist of video game music…

Track Listing

(A word from VGMporium)

Episode Thirty-Four: “Store Man (Warehouse)” – composed by Masashi Mamauza

Episode Thirty-Five: “Zelda’s Legend [Title, Zelda’s Theme]” – remixed by LindsayAnn Pepper

Episode Thirty-Six: “Weird Autumn (Remix)” – remixed by CG5, Gamechops

Episode Thirty-Seven: “Maggie’s Quest” – covered by SuperMadNES

Episode Thirty-Eight: “[Remix] SharaX – Luigi’s Mansion” – remixed by SharaX

Episode Thirty-Nine: “Alan Wake Theme [Trace Remix]” – remixed by TranceRemiX

Episode Forty: “Arise With You (Parasite Eve Remix)” – remixed by Luminist

Episode Forty-One: “Memories of Dawn and Wine” – remixed by BAND-AID

Episode Forty-Two: “Main Theme” (Horizon Zero Dawn) – covered by Alina Gingertail

Episode Forty-Three: “Super Bomberman R – Planet Timbertree Remix” – remixed by Bland White Cube

Episode Forty-Four: “The Frozen Wilds – 80s REMIX” – remixed by Levi Doron

Episode Forty-Five: “Confrontation – Boss 2” – arranged by Saori Kobayashi

Episode Forty-Six: “Nostalic Song (Oboe/Recorder/Ocarina Cover)” – covered by Fields of Reeds

Episode Forty-Seven: “Chrono Trigger – Corridors of Time (80s remix)” – remixed by sulkembo

Episode Forty-Eight: “Terra of the Bells” – remixed by Argle

Episode Forty-Nine: “ENGLISH Our Light Persona 5: Royal (Akane Sasu Sora)” – covered by Akane Sasu Sora

Episode Fifty: “From Downtown” – remixed by ktriton, Mustin, Stevel Lella

Episode Fifty-One: “Nahida Theme Music – Boundless Bliss (KemQuy Remix) | Genshin Impact” – remixed by KemQuy

Episode Fifty-Two: “Guardia Millenia Fair” – covered by Mariachi Entertainment System

Episode Fifty-Three: “Viridescent Hills” – remixed by Jahn Davis

Episode Fifty-Four (skipped due to recap of 1st year)

Episode Fifty-Five: “Tokyo Machine – GRADIUS REMIX” – remixed by Tokyo Machine

(A word from Shujin Academy VGM Club)

Episode Fifty-Six: “Kingdom of Uraya” – covered by The Consouls

Episode Fifty-Seven: “Pokemon Scarlet & Violet – Vs. Penny [Arkhand EUROBEAT REMIX]” – remixed by Arkhand

Episode Fifty-Eight: “The Legend of Zelda: Title Theme Orchestral Arrangement” – arranged by Evelyn Lark (The Noble Demon)

Episode Fifty-Nine: “Title Theme/Do the Mario – Super Mario Brothers Show Show | Super Smash Bros Ultimate” – remixed by A_A_RonHD

Episode Sixty: “Tower of Fantasy OST – “Meant to Be” EDM Remix” – remixed by Erra

Episode Sixty-One: “Empress of Fire” – covered by Firamiel featuring StringPlayerGamer

Episode Sixty-Two: “[Persona 3] Memories of You (English Cover)” – covered by Sapphire

Episode Sixty-Three: “The Secret of Monkey Island – Main Theme [Eurobeat]” – rearranged by Anthony McBazooka

Episode Sixty-Four: “Piranha’s Lullaby Plant” – remixed by Mustin

Episode Sixty-Five: “Havestella: Vows Between Man and Star [Title Theme]” – covered by Patti Rudisill and Samantha Ballard

Outro: Episode Sixty-Six: “Two Dragons, One Cup… of Funk” – remixed by TheOneUps

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Wow! One hundred episodes. I never thought I’d make it this far but here I am.

Welcome to a very special episode, in parts. To celebrate, I’ve decided to play a track from each episode, starting with the first one. Each track, whether it’s an original or a cover or remix, will be significant or have some special meaning to me. Along the way, we’ll also hear from other podcast hosts with their congratulations and mention a track or episode that they enjoyed.

While I thought about doing one big episode, I had a feeling that no one in their right mind would listen to an episode that’s 6+ hours long, so I’ve decided to break it in parts. The notes for each episode will have a listing of the episode and track played from that episode.

This is a wonderful opportunity for listeners to enjoy the tracks and perhaps stir something in themselves from a track that was heard.

I hope you’ll enjoy these tracks as much as I enjoyed picking them out.

Track Listing

Episode One – “Kingdom Hearts – Dearly Beloved (Kayou Remix)” – remixed by Kayou. Beats

Episode Two – “The Disaster of Passion Bossa Nova Cover” – covered by AkitoBass

Episode Three – “Final Fantasy VI Opening Theme – Epic Metal Arrangement Cover” – covered by Cesar Ramos

Episode Four – “Twoson (Boy Meets Girl)” – covered by Michelle Heafy

Episode Five – “Persona 5 Royal – Take Over” – covered by The Consouls (with Sapphire)

Episode Six – “Daughter of the Dark God” – composed by Yasunori Nishiki

Episode Seven – “Genshin Impact: Main Theme (EPIC Orchestral Re-make)” – remixed by Atharva Mohite Music

Episode Eight – “Super Mario Bro Underwater (But it’s Lofi Hiphop Remix)” – remixed by Malch

Episode Nine – “The Wellerman x PaRappa the Rappa – Chop Chop Master Onion Rap Remix” – remixed by toddie to nico

Episode Ten – “Weight of the World English Version” – composed by Keiichi Okabe

Episode Eleven – “Zero Escape – Monitors || Remix” – remixed by Everything Fantasy

Episode Twelve – “Stella’s Departure – Spiritfarer Vocal Cover” – covered by Cellochicita

Episode Thirteen – “Star Wars – Starkiller’s Theme | Piano & Orchestra | The Force Unleashed” – remixed by Lucas King

Episode Fourteen – “Mother: Pollyana Jazz/Funk Cover” – covered by insaneintherainmusic

Episode Fifteen – “Alan Wake – The Poet and the Music” – covered by Alina Gingertail

Episode Sixteen – “Donkey Kong Country 2 – Flight of the Zinger” – remixed by DJMykah

Episode Seventeen – “Persona 5 – The Days When My Mother Was There” – remixed by Sleeping Forest

Episode Eighteen – “Brat Overflow – Branched” – rearranged by Yoshimi Kudo

Episode Nineteen – “Kidou Senta Iron Saga OST – Sea of Fire (Orchestra Version)” – rearranged by Kohta Yamamoto

Episode Twenty – “Super Mario RPG “Geno’s Woods (Beware the Forest Mushrooms)”” – remixed by Orkybash

Episode Twenty-One – “Child of Light – Dark Creatuers (Cover)” covered by Chris Banes Music

Episode Twenty-Two – “Assassin’s Creed III Main Theme | Epic Orchestral Cover” – covered by Connor Ellis Music

Episode Twenty-Three – “Power Drift” – covered by Kirby’s Dream Band

Episode Twenty-Four – “Morrigan Stage” – rearranged by ANARCH TAKAPON (Takayuki Iwai)

Episode Twenty-Five – “.hack//Prairie Rain Remix” – remixed by Nomadic Bard

Episode Twenty-Six – “Azure Blue World… for Emerald Coast” – covered by Meelz

Episode Twenty-Seven – “Three Houses Main Theme – Remix Cover (Fire Emblem: Three Houses)” – remixed by Vetrom

(A word from barsilence)

Episode Twenty-Eight – “Streets of Rage – Title Theme (New Nova Remix)” – remixed by New Nova

Episode Twenty-Nine – “Whisper & Mantra” – remixed by Theology

Episode Thirty – “Chronos Re-Imagined” – covered by Pan Nexus

Episode Thirty-One – “Metal Gear Solid Theme | Epic Orchestral HYBRID Cover” – covered by EpicTrailerMusicUK

Episode Thirty-Two – “Legend of Arcana – Tale of the Nagi” – remixed by Mattias Haggstrom Gerdt

Outro: Episode Thirty-Three – “We Are Who We Are” – composed by David Gibson Mclean, lyrics by Zaid Tabani, vocals by Lacey Johnson

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