58 - Female Game Composers: A Primer

They sing, they form bands (and companies), and several of them play piano so well it will knock your socks off. And that's just what they do in addition to writing music. In this episode, Alana, Eva, and Hilary delve into the rich and unique world of game compositions from female composers. From the incomparable Yoko Shimomura to Persona guest composer/vocalist Elisha La'Verne, get ready for a wonderful journey! We hope this episode serves as a good starting point that garners them some recognition — they've been contributing since the '80s, after all — and that it inspires you to learn more about them and their work.Featuring: Hilary Andreff, Alana Hagues, Eva Padilla; Edited by Mike SalbatoFurther reading and related linksRPGFan Episode PostFinal Fantasy XV at Abbey Road Was A Beautiful ExperienceDummyMag: he 10 Best Female Video Game Composers, according to Lena RainePolygon: The unsung women of video game musicWired: The Women Who Invented Video Game MusicBillboard: Female Composers in Games Industry See Gender-Based Pay Penalty, New Study FindsSony UK: The 6 Best Video Game Music Soundtracks for EDM FansDummyMag: The 10 Best 32-Bit and 64-Bit Era Video Game Soundtracks, according to EtchTracklist0:05:58 - Change Your Way (Elisha La'Verne) - Persona 2: Eternal Punishment OST0:10:24 - U.B. (Yoko Shimomura) - Parasite Eve Original Soundtrack0:30:23 - Mutant Species 1 (Saori Kobayashi) - Resurrection: Panzer Dragoon Saga 20th Anniversary Arrangement Soundtrack0:33:45 - Endings and Beginnings (Yoshino Aoki) - Breath of Fire IV OST0:49:24 - Riding (Night) -(Arranged by Manaka Kataoka) - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Original Soundtrack0:51:12 - Starry Moonlit Night ~Arrange Version~ (Kumi Tanioka) - Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles OST1:22:02 - Alana's Bonus Track!Bonus background tracks1:12:09 - Lament of Innocence ~Leon's Theme~ (Michiru Yamane) - Castlevania: Lament of Innocence OST1:16:28 - The Battle for Your Soul (Yuki Kajiura) - Xenosaga III Original Sound Best Tracks1:18:34 - Parting Ways (Yukiko Takada) - Stormblood: Final Fantasy XIV OSTAlbum LinksPersona 2: Eternal Punishment Original SoundtrackOur ReviewVGMdbBuy/Stream:iTunes Store / Apple MusicCDJapanParasite Eve Original SoundtrackOur ReviewVGMdbBuy:CDJapanResurrection: Panzer Dragoon Saga 20th Anniversary Arrangement SoundtrackOur ReviewVGMdbBuy/Stream:BandcampiTunes Store / Apple MusicSpotifyBreath of Fire IV Original SoundtrackOur ReviewVGMdbBuy:Steam (!?)The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Original SoundtrackOur ReviewVGMdbBuy/Stream:CDJapanFinal Fantasy Crystal Chronicles OSTOur ReviewVGMdbBuy:CDJapanGet in Touch:RPGFan.comEmail us: [email protected]: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom