Pixel Beat

About: A third episode featuring emotional and poignant themes. Even if you have never heard the songs in this episode during their respective moments, they are sure to make you feel something solely from their music alone. Artwork: Okami 00:00 - Valero [Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia] by Tenpai Sato > 01:42 - Sad 1 [Yakuza: Like a Dragon] by Hidenori Shoji, Yuri Fukuda, Chihiro Aoki, Saori Yoshida > 05:46 - A Lonely Figure [Fire Emblem: Three Houses] by Takeru Kanazaki, Hiroki Morishita, Rei Kondoh > 08:56 - Ticker Than A Knife’s Blade [Final Fantasy XIV] by Masayoshi Soken > 11:00 - Alone In The World [Wild Arms] by Michiko Naruke > 13:42 - DG Sadness [Unlimited SaGa] by Masashi Hamauzu > 16:49 - Kaguya’s Departure [Okami] by Masami Ueda, Hiroshi Yamaguchi, Rei Kondoh, Akari Groves > 18:48 - The Departed Ones [Chrono Cross] by Yasunori Mitsuda > 22:27 - Dark Side [Amagami] by Noriyuki Iwadare > 25:33 - A Cruel Thesis [13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim] by Yoshimi Kudo > 28:29 - Everybody’s Crying [The House In Fata Morgana] by Yusuke Tsutsumi > www.pixelbeatpod.com > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com > 

About: Is someone watching? Waiting in the darkness? An air of mystery lingers Artwork: The House in Fata Morgana 00:00 - Eternitybox [999: 9 Hours, 9 Persons, 9 Doors] by Shinji Hosoe > 02:50 - Unremovable Anxiety [Scarlet Nexus] by Hayata Takeda > 05:34 - A Chance Meeting [Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan] by Yuzo Koshiro > 07:11 - -monzAI- [AI: The Somnium Files] by Keisuke Ito > 08:35 - Puzzle [FEZ] by Disasterpeace > 10:32 - Despair Syndrome [Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc] by Masafumi Takada > 12:12 - Space Beyond Time [Illusion of Gaia] by Yasuhiro Kawasaki > 14:35 - The Spirit King [Dark Cloud] by Tomohito Nishiura > 15:57 - Death Fair [Stage 3 BGM] [Castlevania Adventure] by Shigeru Fukutake, Norio Hanzawa, Hidehiro Funauchi > 17:21 - Tearful Twilight [Ys III - Wanderers from Ys] by Mieko Ishikawa > 18:41 - The Silent Beyond [Final Fantasy V] by Nobuo Uematsu > 24:12 - Despair [Octopath Traveller] by Yasunori Nishiki > 27:30 - Hall of Heroes / Interlude [Fable] by Russell Shaw, Craig Beattie, John Silke > 30:01 - Murk [The House in Fata Morgana] by Takaki Moriya > www.pixelbeatpod.com > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com > 

About: In this episode we play individual sets of songs that have a similar quality to each other. Whether it’s a small riff, or an overall similar feel or sound, these tracks are reminiscent of each other. Artwork: Shining Force II, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past 00:00 - The Goddess Appears [The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past] by Koji Kondo > 00:58 - Elven Town [Shining Force II] by Motoaki Takenouchi > 02:30 - Theme of Super Metroid [Super Metroid] by Kenji Yamamoto, Minako Hamano > 04:44 - Gigas’ Theme [Skies of Arcadia] by Yutaka Minobe, Tatsuyuki Maeda > 06:16 - Save Theme [Resident Evil 4] by Misao Senbongi > 08:08 - Souls of Fire [Dark Souls] by Motoi Sakuraba > 11:50 - Secret of the Forest [Chrono Trigger] by Yasunori Mitsuda > 16:27 - Forest [Breath of Fire III] by Akari Kaida, Yoshino Aoki > 18:31 - M.Bison’s Theme [Street Fighter II] by Yoko Shimomura > 20:48 - Rainbow Road [Mario Kart 64] by Kenta Nagata> 25:21 - Save Room [Resident Evil HD] by Shusaku Uchiyama > 28:09 - Quiet and Falling [Celeste] by Lena Raine > 32:17 - Zelda’s Theme [The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time] by Koji Kondo > 33:54 - A Puppet’s Slumber [Final Fantasy XI] by Naoshi Mizuta > 35:24 - Now or Never [13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim] by Kazuki Higashihara > www.pixelbeatpod.com > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com > 

About: For almost as long as gaming has existed, we’ve had big bad boss enemies to deal with. The tunes that accompany them often increase the intensity to the max with hard-hitting, fast themes. We’ve lined up a second Boss Rush of music for you with our fifty-fifth episode. Best prepare yourself well. Artwork: Octopath Traveller 00:00 - Battle 2 [Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals] by Yasunori Shiono > 02:37 - Battle Zeik [Wild Arms] by Michiko Naruke > 04:43 - Fight Ver. 3 ~ Middle Boss Battle [Grandia II] by Noriyuki Iwadare > 07:32 - Boss Battle [Trip World] by Tsutomu Ishida, Masayuki Iwata, Atsushi Mihiro > 08:52 - Hydra [Sorcerian] by Yuzo Koshiro, Mieko Ishikawa, Reiko Takebayashi, Hideya Nagata, Takahito Abe > 10:55 - Final Boss [Aerostar] by Dota Ando > 11:57 - VS King Villicilli [Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!] by Ichiro Shimakura > 16:00 - BT Ver. 3 [Unlimited SaGa] by Masashi Hamauzu > 19:23 - Black Soup [Trials of Mana] by Hiroki Kikuta > 22:38 - JENOVA COMPLETE [Final Fantasy VII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 26:28 - Decisive Battle I [Octopath Traveller] by Yasunori Nishiki > 30:52 - An Earnest Desire of Grey [Radiant Historia] by Yoko Shimomura > 34:55 - Mini Boss [The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker] by Kenta Nagata, Hajime Wakai, Toru Minegishi, Koji Kondo > 36:34 - Boss Theme [Guacamelee!] by Rom Di Prisco > www.pixelbeatpod.com > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com > 

About: We’re livin’ it up in the Big City with these themes. Artwork: Super Mario Odyssey 00:00 - New Donk City [Super Mario Odyssey] by Naoto Kubo > 02:57 - Shibuya [Tokyo Mirage Sessions] by Yoshiaki Fujisawa > 05:57 - Beautiful Golden Capital [Suikoden] by Tappy > 08:02 - Skyscraper [Rollerball] by Hideki Kanazashi, Hiroaki Suga > 10:06 - Walls and Steels [Trials of Mana] by Hiroki Kikuta > 12:56 - Town of Toronto [Brain Lord] by Masanao Akahori > 16:08 - The Floating Imperial City [Tales of the Abyss] by Motoo Fujiwara > 19:30 - The City of Bale [The Legend of Dragoon] by Dennis Martin, Takeo Miratsu > 20:55 - Theme of Prontera [Ragnarok Online] by soundTeMP > 25:26 - Suoh - A Sparkling Red Metropolitan [Scarlet Nexus] by Hayata Takeda > 27:40 - Labyrinth City [Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney] by Tomohito Nishiura > 30:15 - Victors Hollow, Jewel of the Forest [Octopath Traveller] by Yasunori Nishiki > 32:51 - Planet Zerard [Rogue Galaxy] by Tomohito Nishiura > 34:47 - Mechanical Kingdom [Radiant Historia] by Yoko Shimomura > 37:54 - Dithyrambus [SaGa Frontier II] by Masashi Hamauzu > 40:45 - Commercial City of Liligue ~ Pretense of Prosperity [Grandia II] by Noriyuki Iwadare > www.pixelbeatpod.com > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com > 

About: An assortment of Character Themes that stem from protagonists and various other important characters. 00:00 - Primrose, the Dancer [Octopath Traveller] by Yasunori Nishiki > 02:12 - Girl of the Plains [Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade] by Yuka Tsujiyoko, Saki Harutama > 04:25 - Zero [Mega Man X] by Setsuo Yamamoto > 05:34 - Theme for Judy [Unlimited SaGa] by Masashi Hamauzu > 08:13 - Alfina’s Theme [Grandia III] by Noriyuki Iwadare > 11:16 - Maiden of Wind -Mishera- [Ys SEVEN] by Falcom Sound Team jdk > 13:11 - The Girl Who Stole The Stars [Chrono Cross] by Yasunori Mitsuda > 16:54 - Theme of Professor Layton [Professor Layton and the Curious Village] by Tomohito Nishiura > 19:02 - Max’s Theme [Advance Wars: Dual Strike] by Yoshito Hirano > 20:42 - Theme of Simon [Super Castlevania IV] by Masanori Adachi, Taro Kudou > 23:37 - Roxas [Kingdom Hearts II] by Yoko Shimomura > 26:01 - Auron’s Theme [Final Fantasy X] by Nobuo Uematsu > 28:41 - Theme of Velvet [Tales of Beseria] by Motoi Sakuraba > www.pixelbeatpod.com > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com > 

About: These themes capture the sounds of both crystals and icicles. Theres a tingly, cold, and often otherworldly feel to these lighter themes. Artwork: Ecco The Dolphin 00:00 - Frozen Solid and Chilled [Yoshi’s Woolly World] by Tomoya Tomito > 03:01 - Cavern of Ice [Arcana] by Jun Ishikawa, Hirokazu Ando > 04:14 - Glacier [Brandish 3] by Atsushi Shirakawa, Naoki Kaneda, Takahiro Tsunashima, Masaru Nakajima, Satoshi Arai > 06:36 - Castle Freesia [Crusader of Centy] by Motokazu Shinoda > 08:50 - Ice Cave [Super Mario Odyssey] by Naoto Kubo > 10:45 - Ice Dungeon [Skies of Arcadia] by Yutaka Minobe, Takayuki Maeda > 14:18 - Temple of Droplets [The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap] by Mitsuhiko Takano > 17:05 - Holy Power [Musashiden II: Blademaster] by Masashi Hamauzu > 19:49 - Ice Cavern [The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time] by Koji Kondo > 21:04 - A Bell Is Tolling [Secret of Mana] by Hiroki Kikuta > 23:55 - Mystery Crystal [Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean] by Motoi Sakaruba > 26:10 - Ice Zone [Ecco The Dolphin Genesis/Mega-Drive] by András Magyari, Spencer Nilsen, Brian Coburn > 29:03 - Mines (Icicles) [Stardew Valley] by ConcernedApe > www.pixelbeatpod.com > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com > 

About: We’re doing a third episode following on from our forest themed collection of tracks. Features songs from forest or jungle areas that feel mysterious, dark, enchanting or even peaceful. Artwork: Hiro Isono 00:00 - The Woodlands [Octopath Traveller] by Yasunori Nishiki > 03:26 - Macuna Woods (Night) [Xenoblade Chronicles] by Manami Kiyota > 06:57 - His Dream [NieR Gestalt & Replicant] by Keiichi Okabe, Kakeru Ishihama, Keigo Hoashi, Takafumi Nishimura > 10:24 - Serenity (Excerpt) [Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn] by Masayoshi Soken > 12:05 - Forest [New Pokémon Snap] by Hiroki Hashimoto > 14:10 - Peaceful Forest [Ragnarok Online] by soundTeMP > 16:39 - Labyrinth III - The Thousand Years Old Blue Woodlands [Etrian Odyssey] by Yuzo Koshiro > 20:39 - The Lost Forest [3D Dot Game Heroes] by Shinji Hose, Ayako Saso, Yousuke Yasui, Shoichiro Sakamoto, Teruo Taniguchi, Takahiro Eguchi, Norihiro Hurukawa > 22:21 - Harvest Hazards [Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze] by David Wise > 27:40 - Gaea’s Navel [Chrono Cross] by Yasunori Mitsuda > 30:32 - The Bamboo Jungle [Leisure Suit Larry III: Passionate Patti in Pursuit of the Pulsating Pectorals] by Mike Dana > 32:26 - The Jungle Of Jyuraika [Rogue Galaxy] by Tomohito Nishiura > 34:18 - Forest Of Mysteries [Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom] by Joe Hisaishi > 35:46 - Vergeistigung [SaGa Frontier II] by Masashi Hamauzu > 37:24 - Forest [Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney] by Tomohito Nishiura > 39:15 - Rondinus Forest [Enchanted Arms] by Yuki Ichiki > 41:07 - The Gapra Whitewood [Final Fantasy XIII] by Masashi Hamauzu > www.pixelbeatpod.com > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com > CLICK TO DOWNLOAD

About: We’re doing a third episode following on from our forest themed collection of tracks. Features songs from forest or jungle areas that feel mysterious, dark, enchanting or even peaceful. Artwork: Hiro Isono 00:00 - The Woodlands [Octopath Traveller] by Yasunori Nishiki > 03:26 - Macuna Woods (Night) [Xenoblade Chronicles] by Manami Kiyota > 06:57 - His Dream [NieR Gestalt & Replicant] by Keiichi Okabe, Kakeru Ishihama, Keigo Hoashi, Takafumi Nishimura > 10:24 - Serenity (Excerpt) [Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn] by Masayoshi Soken > 12:05 - Forest [New Pokémon Snap] by Hiroki Hashimoto > 14:10 - Peaceful Forest [Ragnarok Online] by soundTeMP > 16:39 - Labyrinth III - The Thousand Years Old Blue Woodlands [Etrian Odyssey] by Yuzo Koshiro > 20:39 - The Lost Forest [3D Dot Game Heroes] by Shinji Hose, Ayako Saso, Yousuke Yasui, Shoichiro Sakamoto, Teruo Taniguchi, Takahiro Eguchi, Norihiro Hurukawa > 22:21 - Harvest Hazards [Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze] by David Wise > 27:40 - Gaea’s Navel [Chrono Cross] by Yasunori Mitsuda > 30:32 - The Bamboo Jungle [Leisure Suit Larry III: Passionate Patti in Pursuit of the Pulsating Pectorals] by Mike Dana > 32:26 - The Jungle Of Jyuraika [Rogue Galaxy] by Tomohito Nishiura > 34:18 - Forest Of Mysteries [Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom] by Joe Hisaishi > 35:46 - Vergeistigung [SaGa Frontier II] by Masashi Hamauzu > 37:24 - Forest [Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney] by Tomohito Nishiura > 39:15 - Rondinus Forest [Enchanted Arms] by Yuki Ichiki > 41:07 - The Gapra Whitewood [Final Fantasy XIII] by Masashi Hamauzu > www.pixelbeatpod.com > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com > CLICK TO DOWNLOAD

About: Let us take you on a journey through Final Fantasy VII, VIII & IX. These tracks are ordered 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. If you listened to episode 34, you’ll know exactly where this episode is heading. 00:00 - The Prelude [Final Fantasy VII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 02:45 - Overture [Final Fantasy VIII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 06:21 - Run! [Final Fantasy IX] by Nobuo Uematsu > 08:06 - Fight On! [Final Fantasy VII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 11:24 - Fanfare [Final Fantasy IX] by Nobuo Uematsu > 12:17 - Flowers Blooming In The Church [Final Fantasy VII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 14:46 - Sweet Dreams [Final Fantasy IX] by Nobuo Uematsu > 14:53 - Village of Dali [Final Fantasy IX] by Nobuo Uematsu > 17:14 - Blue Fields [Final Fantasy VIII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 19:26 - Don’t Be Afraid [Final Fantasy VIII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 21:24 - Fanfare [Final Fantasy VII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 22:12 - Cleyra’s Trunk [Final Fantasy IX] by Nobuo Uematsu > 24:50 - A Sacrifice [Final Fantasy VIII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 27:15 - JENOVA [Final Fantasy VII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 29:42 - Never Look Back [Final Fantasy VIII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 32:41 - From The Edge Of Despair [Final Fantasy VII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 34:51 - Martial Law [Final Fantasy VIII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 37:16 - Good Night, Until Tomorrow [Final Fantasy VII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 37:24 - Ukulele de Chocobo [Final Fantasy IX] by Nobuo Uematsu > 39:43 - Forested Temple [Final Fantasy VII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 41:44 - Force Your Way [Final Fantasy VIII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 44:12 - Truth [Final Fantasy VIII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 46:14 - Steal The Tiny Bronco! [Final Fantasy VII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 47:28 - Gold Saucer [Final Fantasy VII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 49:18 - Shuffle Or Boogie [Final Fantasy VIII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 51:13 - Provincial Town [Final Fantasy VII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 53:34 - Terra [Final Fantasy IX] by Nobuo Uematsu > 55:41 - Ride On [Final Fantasy VIII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 58:42 - Another Nightmare [Final Fantasy IX] by Nobuo Uematsu > 1:00:57 - Memoria [Final Fantasy IX] by Nobuo Uematsu > 1:03:09 - Those Chosen By The Planet [Final Fantasy VII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 1:05:20 - Not Alone [Final Fantasy IX] by Nobuo Uematsu > 1:07:29 - The Darkness of Eternity [Final Fantasy IX] by Nobuo Uematsu > 1:10:20 - Birth Of A God [Final Fantasy VII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 1:12:25 - The Extreme [Final Fantasy VIII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 1:16:54 - The Planet’s Crisis EXCERPT [Final Fantasy VII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 1:18:59 - Inseparable Hearts [Final Fantasy IX] by Nobuo Uematsu > 1:20:19 - Ending Credits [Final Fantasy VII] by Nobuo Uematsu > www.pixelbeatpod.com > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com > CLICK TO DOWNLOAD

About: In the underground waterways, you can hear the tiny pitter patter of the sewer rats. Maybe some other things lurk in the dark, dank corridors… Artwork: Chrono Trigger 00:00 - Underground Sewer [Chrono Trigger] by Nobuo Uematsu > 02:17 - Underground Water Channel [Dark Chronicle] by Tomohito Nishiura > 03:53 - Intruders [Final Fantasy VIII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 06:19 - Shadows Dancing in the Dark [Radiant Historia] by Yoko Shimomura > 10:11 - Rough Waters [Final Fantasy VII Remake] by Yoshitaka, Suzuki, Nobuo Uematsu > 12:54 - Corridors of Darkness (Symphonic) [Dragon Quest XI S] by Koichi Sugiyama > 15:56 - What Lies Within [Final Fantasy XV] by Yoko Shimomura > 21:04 - Under The Ground [Ragnarok Online] by SoundTeMP > 24:26 - Rogueport’s Underground City [Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door] by Yoshito Hirano, Yuka Tsujiyoko > 26:24 - Stream [Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse] by Hidenori Maezawa, Jun Funahashi, Yukie Morimoto > 29:20 - Area 3 [Mighty Morphin Power Rangers] by Izu Mizutani, Kinuyo Yamashita > 31:45 - Underground Ruins [Ys: Memories of Celceta] by Toshiharu Okajima > 35:25 - Tobel [SaGa Frontier II] by Masashi Hamauzu > 37:41 - Flow [FEZ] by Disasterpeace > www.pixelbeatpod.com > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com > CLICK TO DOWNLOAD

About: A selection of purely piano themes from various games. 00:00 - 1000 Words Piano Version ~Feelings That Cross Time~ [Final Fantasy X-2] by Koda Kuni > 03:36 - Waterside [Blue Dragon] by Nobuo Uematsu > 04:59 - The Winter Breeze [I Am Setsuna] by Tomoki Miyoshi > 06:40 - Under Construction [The Sims] by Jerry Martin, Marc Russo > 10:30 - Variation [SaGa Frontier II] by Masashi Hamauzu > 13:24 - Roses of May [Final Fantasy IX] by Nobuo Uematsu > 15:50 - A Sense of Safety [I Am Setsuna] by Tomoki Miyoshi > 18:40 - Builder’s Motto [The Sims] by Jerry Martin, Marc Russo > 23:09 - Broken Promise [Dark Cloud] by Tomohito Nishiura > 24:43 - Via Purifico [Final Fantasy X HD Remaster] by Nobuo Uematsu, Masashi Hamauzu > 27:47 - Title (Alternate) ~ Piano Medley [Metroid: Other M] by Kuniaki Haishima > 30:25 - Gate of Steiner (Piano) [Steins;Gate] by Takeshi Abo > www.pixelbeatpod.com > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com > CLICK TO DOWNLOAD

About: Masashi Hamauzu has composed on many JRPG titles, including games in the Final Fantasy and SaGa series. There are soothing elements of tranquillity in his pieces, as well as noticeable inspirations from classical and ambient electronic music. Hamauzu is extremely gifted at elevating emotional scenes through the use of piano and string instruments, as well as crafting beautifully atmospheric and calming themes for many fantastical JRPG locations. 00:00 - The Splendid Performance [Final Fantasy X] by Musashi Hamauzu > 03:06 - God’s Errand [Chocobo’s Mysterious Dungeon] by Musashi Hamauzu > 05:39 - Aeolic Guardian [Musashi: Samurai Legend] by Musashi Hamauzu > 08:34 - Visiting Time Before Long [Sigma Harmonics] by Musashi Hamauzu > 10:51 - Shinto Shrine [Tobal No. 1] by Musashi Hamauzu > 13:58 - Playing Dumb [Musashi: Samurai Legend] by Musashi Hamauzu > 14:05 - Assault [Final Fantasy X] by Musashi Hamauzu > 17:14 - Battle Theme 1 (Alternate 1) [Unlimited SaGa] by Musashi Hamauzu > 20:13 - Etro’s Champion [Final Fantasy XIII-2] by Musashi Hamauzu > 22:25 - Hope Giving ‘Dance Of The Dog’s Howl’ [Sigma Harmonics] by Musashi Hamauzu > 25:01 - Good Night [The Alliance Alive] by Musashi Hamauzu > 25:06 - Thema [SaGa Frontier II] by Musashi Hamauzu > 27:42 - Promised Eternity [Final Fantasy XIII] by Musashi Hamauzu > 30:03 - Jessie’s Theme [Final Fantasy VII REMAKE] by Musashi Hamauzu > 32:26 - Seven Travellers [Unlimited SaGa] by Musashi Hamauzu > 35:30 - Beyond The Darkness [Final Fantasy X HD] by Musashi Hamauzu > 37:43 - Departure [The Alliance Alive] by Musashi Hamauzu > 40:10 - Thunder Plains [Final Fantasy X] by Musashi Hamauzu > 42:15 - Initium [The Legend Of Legacy] by Musashi Hamauzu > 43:52 - Zufall [SaGa Frontier II] by Musashi Hamauzu > 46:30 - Soaring Wings (Instrumental) [Unlimited SaGa] by Musashi Hamauzu > 50:13 - A Breath Of Relief [Musashi: Samurai Legend] by Musashi Hamauzu > 52:02 - The Song Of The Savior [Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII] by Musashi Hamauzu > www.pixelbeatpod.com > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com > CLICK TO DOWNLOAD

About: This episode is a follow-up to a past instalment featuring even more music from underground caves, mines, or dark caverns. Artwork: Castlevania: Symphony of the Night 00:00 - Earth Dragon Isle [Chrono Cross] by Yasunori Mitsuda > 03:04 - Crystal Teardrop [Castlevania: Symphony of the Night] by Michiru Yamane > 05:05 - Tephra Cave [Xenoblade Chronicles] by Manami Kiyota > 07:51 - Subterranean Caverns [GoldenEye 007] by Graeme Norgate, Grant Kirkhope, Robin Beanland > 12:01 - Cave Dungeon [Super Mario 64] by Koji Kondo > 15:42 - Formations [FEZ] by Disasterpeace > 18:02 - World 2 (Section 2) [Trip World] by Tsutomu Ishida, Masayuki Iwata, Atsushi Mihiro > 19:54 - Ruins [Blue Almanac] by Noriyuki Iwadare > 22:17 - Underworld [Super Mario Bros. 2] by Koji Kondo > 23:32 - Few Paths Forbidden [Trials of Mana] by Hiroki Kikuta > 26:35 - Cave [Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals] by Yasunori Shiono > 28:24 - Mysterious Cave [LUNAR: Harmony of Silver Star] by Noriyuki Iwadare > 30:21 - As Wet As Fish [Super R-Type] by Yasuhiro Kawakami, Takushi Hiyamuta, Hiroshi Kimura > 33:09 - Darkmoon Caverns, Credits [Diddy Kong Racing] by David Wise, Graeme Norgate > 34:30 - Mine [Action Man: Search for Base X] by Iku Mizutani > 36:34 - Quartz Quadrant (Past) [Sonic CD JPN] by Naofumi Hataya, Masafumi Ogata > 38:57 - Quartz Quadrant (Present) [Sonic CD JPN] by Naofumi Hataya, Masafumi Ogata > 40:37 - Quartz Quadrant (Good Future) [Sonic CD JPN] by Naofumi Hataya, Masafumi Ogata > 41:51 - The Mountain of No Return [Wild Arms: The Vth Vanguard] by Noriyasu Agematsu > www.pixelbeatpod.com > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com > CLICK TO DOWNLOAD

About: We've come full circle with our seasonal episodes. This one is our final in the set, and we are rounding it out with the beautiful season of Autumn. Artwork: Stardew Valley 00:00 - Fall (Raven’s Descent) [Stardew Valley] by ConcernedApe > 02:30 - Garden of Autumn [RuneScape] by Mod Ian > 05:57 - Magical Autumn [TalesWeaver] by ??? > 07:39 - Autumn [Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals] by Yasunori Shiono > 10:01 - Ecruteak City, Cianwood City [Pokémon Gold & Silver] by Junichi Masuda, Go Ichinose > 12:25 - Route 19 (Autumn/Winter) [Pokémon Black 2 & White 2] by Hitomi Sato > 13:53 - Animal Crossing (Fall) [Mario Kart 8] by Shiho Fujii, Atsuko Asahi, Ryo Nagamatsu, Yasuaki Iwata > 16:12 - Maple Treeway [Mario Kart Wii] by Asuka Ohta, Ryo Nagamatsu > 17:36 - Autumn Mountain [Paper Mario: The Origami King] by Yoshita Sekigawa, Shoh Murakami, Yoshiaki Kimura, Hiroki Morishita, Fumihiro Isobe > 19:07 - Alpine Incline (Lowlands) [Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze] by David Wise > 23:21 - Fall (The Smell of Mushroom) [Stardew Valley] by ConcernedApe > 26:48 - Dreaming of Twilight [Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles] by Kuni Tanioka > 30:34 - Pikmin Adventure (Autumn) [Nintendo Land] by Ryo Nagamatsu > 33:11 - Windmill Hills [Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze] by David Wise > 37:24 - Autumn Leaves [TalesWeaver] by Nauts > www.pixelbeatpod.com > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com > CLICK TO DOWNLOAD

About: A playlist for those times when you’re sneaking around corners, or hiding in the shadows. From full-blown undercover stealth, to something a little more stylish, you’ll find a song to suit your need. Artwork: Metal Gear (MSX) 00:00 - The Spy [Final Fantasy VIII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 03:28 - Viper Manor [Chrono Cross] by Yasunori Mitsuda > 06:16 - Chemical Warfare Facility [Goldeneye 007] by Graeme Norgate > 08:26 - Rising Tower [Professor Layton and the Curious Village] by Tomohito Nishiura > 11:38 - Theme of Tara [Metal Gear MSX] by Iku Mizutani, Shigehiro Takenouchi, Motoaki Furukawa > 13:45 - Logic ~ Way to the Truth [Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth] by Noriyuki Iwadare > 17:00 - Sneak Into the Town [Growlanser] by Noriyuki Iwadare > 18:21 - Sneaking In [Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII] by Naoshi Mizuta > 21:31 - Tension [Persona 5] by Shogi Meguro > 23:13 - DISTRUST [Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc] by Masafumi Takada > 25:13 - Hand Over Hand [Final Fantasy VII Remake] by Takafumi Imamura > 27:03 - Bad Omen [13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim] by Mitsuhiro Kaneda > 28:29 - Forbidding Corridors [Octopath Traveller] by Yasunori Nishiki > 31:57 - Pause Game [Perfect Dark Zero] by David Clynick > 33:46 - Under Cover of Night [Halo: Combat Evolved] by Martin O’Donnell, Michael Salvatori > www.pixelbeatpod.com > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com > CLICK TO DOWNLOAD

About: In the far, far future, down a neon lit alleyway, 'Future’s Nightclub' comes alive… Artwork: VA-11 HALL-A 00:00 - Inner Animal [Hotline Miami] by Scattle > 03:38 - Task Force Neuron [Astral Chain] by Satoshi Igarashi > 05:14 - Up Up Up! [Catherine] by Atsushi Kitajoh > 07:57 - Degeneracy [Battle Garegga] by Manabu Namiki > 11:21 - Stone Cold [Crypt of the Necrodancer] by Danny Baranowsky > 14:01 - Normal Battle [Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE] by Yoshiaki Fujisawa > 17:25 - Class Trial Dawn Edition [Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc] by Masafumi Takada > 20:35 - (METHIONINE) [13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim] by Yukinori Kikuchi > 24:22 - Sound Of My Heart [Final Fantasy XV] by Yoshitaka Suzuki > 26:56 - Wisdom Of Rage [Furi] by Waveshaper > 30:08 - Sepentary Game [999: 9 Hours, 9 Persons, 9 Doors] by Shinji Hosoe > 34:03 - Synthstitch [VA-11 HALL-A] by Garoad > 37:14 - Multiplayer ~ Streets [TimeSplitters] by Graeme Norgate > 40:54 - OPERATION SKULD [Steins;Gate] by Takeshi Abo > www.pixelbeatpod.com > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com > CLICK TO DOWNLOAD

About: Songs to set your sun to! Artwork: Puyo Puyo 00:00 - Sunset Haze [Gran Turismo 5] by Keiji Inai > 02:43 - The Afternoon Streets [Kingdom Hearts II] by Yoko Shimomura > 05:20 - Sunset Bridge [Persona 5] by Shoji Meguro > 06:58 - Sunset Path [Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII] by Naoshi Mizuta > 10:48 - The Street Corner At Sunset [Wild Arms 5] by Masato Kouda > 14:14 - Sunset Coast [Donkey Kong Country Returns] by David Wise, Minako Hamano, Masaru Tajima, Shinji Ushiroda, Daisuke Matsuoka > 16:18 - Daisy Circuit [Mario Kart Wii] by Asuka Ohta, Ryo Nagamatsu > 17:46 - Sunset At Curtain Falls [Yoshi’s Woolly World] by Tomoya Tomita > 20:23 - Level 9 [Tetris CDi] by Jim Andron > 22:35 - Silent Gravity (Sunset Bridge) [Bloody Roar] by Atsuhiro Motoyama > 25:44 - Stage 6 (Twin Sunset) [Gleylancer] by Masanori Hikichi, Noriyuki Iwadare, Yoshiaki Kubotera, Isao Mizoguchi > 28:11 - Sunset [Puyo Puyo] by Masanobu Tsukamoto > 30:08 - 5:00pm (Sunny) [Animal Crossing: New Horizons] by Yasuaki Iwata, Yumi Takahashi, Shinobu Nagata, Sayako Doi, Masato Ohashi > 33:01 - The Sunset Glow Is Bright [Ar Tonelico: Melody Of Elemia] by Ken Nakagawa > 35:23 - Dusk Falls [Fire Emblem Fates] by Hiroki Morishita > 38:08 - Cheeks Stained By The Color Of The Setting Sun [Atelier Ayesha: Alchemist Of The Ground Of Dusk] by Kazuki Yanagawa > 39:44 - The Place Where The Sun Sets (Version 2) [Shenmue] by Osamu Murata > 43:48 - Sunset [Devil Survivor] by Takami Asano > 46:25 - Night Requiem [Legend Of Legaia] by Michiru Oshima > 48:32 - Sunset Waltz [Final Fantasy XV] by Yoko Shimomura > www.pixelbeatpod.com > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com > CLICK TO DOWNLOAD

About: Tomohito Nishiura has worked on many games developed by Level-5, including all the games in the Professor Layton series, as well as Dark Cloud, Dark Chronicle and Rogue Galaxy. There is a definite style to his music that runs throughout his entire catalogue, making his music feel entirely like his own. 00:00 - Dark Cloud Main Theme [Dark Cloud] by Tomohito Nishiura > 02:20 - Last Specter [Professor Layton and the Last Specter] by Tomohito Nishiura > 06:04 - The Towering Pagoda [Professor Layton and the Lost Future] by Tomohito Nishiura > 08:09 - Departure [Dark Cloud] by Tomohito Nishiura > 10:06 - Timeless Town [Rogue Galaxy] by Tomohito Nishiura > 11:47 - Unknown History [Dark Chronicle] by Tomohito Nishiura > 13:57 - Mysteries [Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy] by Tomohito Nishiura > 16:20 - Mission!! [Dark Cloud] by Tomohito Nishiura > 17:56 - The Village Starts Moving [Professor Layton and the Curious Village] by Tomohito Nishiura > 19:36 - Searching For Clues [Professor Layton and the Lost Future] by Tomohito Nishiura > 21:25 - Swinging!! [Rogue Galaxy] by Tomohito Nishiura > 23:20 - The Holy Valley [Rogue Galaxy] by Tomohito Nishiura > 25:37 - The Lakeside Town of Kodh [Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy] by Tomohito Nishiura > 29:08 - Carnival Night [Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask] by Tomohito Nishiura > 32:27 - Gundorada Workshop [Dark Chronicle] by Tomohito Nishiura > 34:08 - Lunatic Wisdom Laboratory [Dark Chronicle] by Tomohito Nishiura > 36:03 - LINK [Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney] by Tomohito Nishiura > 38:35 - Theme of Pandora’s Box [Professor Layton and Pandora’s Box] by Tomohito Nishiura > 40:42 - Katrielle’s Theme [Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy] by Tomohito Nishiura > www.pixelbeatpod.com > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com > CLICK TO DOWNLOAD

About: Our end of year episode is our longest episode yet! 2020 was a fantastic year for games, and we simply couldn’t make this episode any shorter. These are some of our favourite tracks from games that released this year. 00:00 - Time To Fight! (Bionis’ Shoulder [Xenoblade Chronicles: Future Connected] by Kenji Hiramatsu > 04:13 - (VALINE) - [13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim] by Yoshimi Kudo > 09:09 - An Exhibition [Streets of Rage 4] by Olivier Deriviere > 11:37 - Woven By Fate [Fire Emblem Three Houses: Cindered Shadows] by Takeru Kanazaki, Hiroki Morishita, Rei Kondoh > 15:10 - Ghost Town [World’s End Club] by Jun Fukuda > 17:20 - Petals In The Wind [Ikenfell] by Aivi & Surasshu > 20:38 - In The Doldrums [13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim] by Rikako Watanabe > 24:09 - 9:00AM (Sunny) [Animal Crossing: New Horizons] by Yasuaki Iwata, Yumi Takahashi, Shinobu Nagaat, Sayako Doi, Masato Ohashi > 26:20 - Powell [Trials of Mana 2020] by Hiroki Kikuta, Ryo Yamazaki > 29:23 - Purple Streamer Battle [Paper Mario: The Origami King] by Yoshito Sekigawa, Shoh Murakami, Yoshiaki Kimura, Hiroki Morishita, Fumihiro Isobe > 30:57 - Credits Theme [Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2] by Ippo Yamada > 33:06 - Urbosa’s Theme - Interlude [Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity] by Kumi Tanioka, Reo Tanioka, Reo Uratani, Ryotaro Yagi, Haruki Yamada > 35:55 - Legend Of The Wind [Genshin Impact] by Yu-Peng Chen, HOYO-MiX > 37:20 - Hollow Skies [Final Fantasy VII Remake] by Nobuo Uematsu > 40:08 - Learning The Ropes [Bugsnax] by Seth Parker > 42:56 - Menu [Flight Simulator 2020] by Finishing Move Inc. > 45:17 - Gentle Madman [Persona 5 Royal] by Shoji Meguro > 47:58 - The Painful Way [Hades] by Darren Korb > 53:04 - Guimoule [Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia] by Tenpei Sato > 55:37 - Cyberninja [Cyberpunk 2077] by Marcin Przybylowicz > 57:50 - Nay! The Honor Is All Ours [Monster Hunter World: Iceborne] by Akihiko Narita > 01:00:42 - Cernos [The Pathless] by Austin Wintory > www.pixelbeatpod.com > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com > CLICK TO DOWNLOAD