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Before you lies the open road, with its many twists and turns, entrances and exits, and at times a path less used or paved. Your map shows the network of roads that pass through or end at a city or stop. There’s a destination in mind, guided by a general direction that needs to be taken. Today, we’re celebrating National Day of Motoring, on July 24th, a day launched by MINI USA, the manufacturer of the Cooper, for the pure joy of driving for fun. At first, MINI encouraged their owners to take part in a nationwide rally to complete tasks and check in at certain stops along their route. Then it grew beyond the brand to include classic and modern cars. This day is meant for drivers and their passengers to explore new roads and destinations and share in the experience. We’re playing tracks from video games that evoke the sense of motoring: a rally to one of five destinations, a racing adventure in Mexico, and a circuit of tracks across various countries. There’s also remixes to follow each of these original tracks. Time to shift into Drive and hit the gas!   “National Day of Motoring” Out Run Forza Horizon 5 Horizon Chase       Track Listing “Magical Sound Shower” – [Out Run] – composed by Hiroshi Kawaguchi “Out Run “Magic Sound Shower” theme (Arcade/Sega Saturn)” – remixed by Tee Lopes “Encanto” / “Main Menu/Menu” – [Forza Horizon 5] – composed by Urbandawn “Forza Horizon 5 – Menu Theme [Overlay remix]” – remixed by Overlay Music “Title Theme” – [Horizon Chase] – composed by Barry Leitch “Title Theme (Yrae Araujo Remix)” – remixed by Yrae Araujo   YouTube channel Discord channel     Source

Sometimes going the wrong way is a good thing… Just ask Douglas Groce Corrigan, a pilot who decide to fly in the ‘wrong direction’, and we’re celebrating National Wrong Way Corrigan Day on July 17th. It was on this day, back in 1938, that Corrigan didn’t follow his submitted flight plan, from New York to California. With a dream in his heart and the thought of Charles Lindbergh’s flight to Paris in his head, Corrigan left heading east after encountering heavy clouds and managed to make it to Dublin, Ireland on July 18th. While his license was suspended, Corrigan received a hero’s welcome, complete with ticker tape parades and movie contract to play as himself about his transatlantic flight (“The Flying Irishman”). He still states that “… I got mixed up in the clouds, and I must have flown in the wrong way.” On this week’s episode, we’re discussing video games in which things went the wrong way: a pet in a creepy mansion, a wayward Paladin charging into a rookery, and a livestream gameplay that went incredibly south. We’re playing tracks from these games along with their covers. Prepare yourself to go the wrong way…   “Wrong Way Corrigan Day” Douglas Corrigan “The Adventures of Wrong Way Corrigan” Know Your Meme: Leroy Jenkins “Twitch Plays Pokemon” Twitch Plays Pokemon (Bulbapedia)     Track Listing “Edison Family” – [Maniac Mansion (NES)] – composed by George Sanger “Maniac Mansion (Edison Family’s Theme)” – covered by Lame Genie “A Call to Arms” – [World of Warcraft] – composed by Glenn Stafford and James Hayes “A call to arms HEAVY METAL (World of Warcraft soundtrack)” – covered by Charlie Parra “Wild Pokemon Battle” – [Pokemon Red] – composed by Junichi Masuda “Pokemon Red Blue Yellow WILD BATTLE” – covered by ToxicxEternity   YouTube playlist Discord channel     Source

Today we’re celebrating the 26th anniversary of Gran Turismo 3 A-Spec, back in July 10, 2001, exclusively for Sony’s PlayStation 2. It was the third installment and is the series’ first game within the sixth generation of consoles. While there is multiplayer mode via Arcade Mode, the core Gran Turismo experience lies in Simulation Mode. Earning licenses allows the player to access certain race courses and challenges, while winning these races gives credits, so that they can buy certain or their favorite cars to tune and race in more difficult races. The significant leap in technology (graphics, physics, sound design, car modelling, etc) added to the experience. Gran Turismo 3 is considered the best-selling in the series and the 2nd best-selling PlayStation 2 game. For this week’s episode, we’ll be listening to several tracks from the game, followed by some noteworthy remixes. Settle in the bucket seat, grip the shift stick, and prepare to cruise with the sounds of Gran Turismo 3 A-Spec…   Gran Turismo 3 A-Spec “Toyota Sprinter Trueno 3door 1600GT APEX” (Grand Turismo 3 Fandom)     Track Listing Intro: “Are You Going My Way (GRAN TURISMO Remix)” – composed by Lenny Kravitz and Craig Ross, performed by Lenny Kravitz “Slipstream” / “Arcade Mode & Go Race” – composed by Isamu Ohira “Gran Turismo 3 – Arcade Mode (Remix)” – remixed by Dr_Ninja “Simulation” / “Gran Turismo Mode” – composed by Daiki Kasho and Isamu Ohira, arranged by Daiki Kasho “Gran Turismo 3 – Simulation Mode – House Remix” – remixed by Darkamon “Light Velocity” / “Car Dealership” – composed by Isamu Ohirua “Gran Turismo 3 – Car Dealership (Mario Kart 64 Style)” – remixed by bruvlocke “An Endless Journey” – composed by Isamu Ohira “Gran Turismo 3 – Endless Journey [Remix]” – remixed by yugen remix Outro: “Lunar Dioxide [Moon Over the Castle (A-Spec)]” – originally composed by Masahiro Andoh, remixed by Level 99   YouTube playlist Discord channel       Source

Happy 250th Birthday, America! On July 4th, delegates of the Second Continental Congress met to sign a document that would set a course for the Thirteen Colonies. Intense debate and voting sessions in previous days and weeks were required to ensure that all the colonies were in agreement. All knew they were declaring themselves traitors to a monarchy an ocean away yet were resolved in their intent to free themselves the invisible hand that burden them of their way of life. Two days before, they approved a resolution of independence; on July 4th , the Declaration of Independence was dated and signed, legally separating themselves from King George III. In lieu of the Fourth of July weekend, we are celebrating with tracks from video games that were developed in the United States of America: a scientist escaping a lab during an alien invasion, a lone prisoner who turns out to be a Dragonborn, and a man trying to pay a debt by searching for a special woman. We’ve also got covers and remixes following each of these tracks. Enjoy these tracks as you work the barbecue cooking hot dogs and hamburgers, watch the patriotic floats on the street, and see the night sky burst with colorful fireworks…   Atari, Inc. Computer Space Valve Corporation Bethesda Game Studio “Ancient Stones” Irrational Games     Track Listing Intro and BGM: “The Stars and Stripes” – [Fallout 3] – composed by John Philip Sousa, arranged by Rick Rhodes and Danny Pelfrey; from Enclave Radio “Adrenaline Horror” – [Half-Life] – composed by Kelly Baily “Half-Life – Adrenaline Horror [Remix]” – remixed by Vandoorea “Ancient Stone” – [The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim] – composed by Jeremy Soule “Skyrim: Ancient Stones – Hammered Dulcimer Cover” – covered by Evan Plays Dulcimer “Elizabeth” – [Bioshock Infinite] – composed by Garry Schyman “Bioshock Infinite – Piano Cover (Elizabeth’s Theme)” – covered by ThePandaTooth Outro: “America the Beautiful” – [Fallout 3] – composed by Samuel A. Ward, arranged by Rick Rhodes and Danney Pelfrey; from Enclave Radio   YouTube playlist Discord channel     Source

This week’s episode is a special tribute to Bobby Prince (aka Robert Caskin Prince III), the composer for several id Software games and their series, such as Wolfenstein 3D, Doom, Duke Nukem, and Rise of the Triad. He passed away recent on Jun 16th. Bobby Prince had an interest in MIDI technology during the late 1980s and early 1990s, having a music background when he was part of a high school band called “Jesters”. He learned to create backtracks for various genres and was active on the BBS (bulletin boards) for computer music and MIDI. By chance, he happened to reply to a call for someone able to create music for video games. After speaking with Scott Miller and later John Romero, he worked on the music for the second trilogy of the Commander Keen series. He also did sound, along with music for Wolfenstein 3D, using his experience as a platoon soldier during his time in the Vietnam War. The music he composed is heavily influenced by rock and metal music from groups such as Alice in Chains, Megadeath, Black Sabbath, Pantera, and Slayer. His composition for Doom has been entered into the National Recording Registry. Join us as we listen to several compositions by Bobby Prince, along with their covers and remixes, and learn more about him…   Bobby Prince Music blog Legacy (Bobby Prince) Doom II Music (Fandom)     Track Listing All original tracks composed by Bobby Prince.   “Welcome to a Kick in Your Pants in Good Old Hillville” – [Commander Keen in Goodbye, Galaxy] “Commander Keen 4 – ‘Welcome to a Kick in Your Pants in Good Old Hillvile’ (EWI Cover)” – covered by Soundole VGM Cover “Get Them Before They Get You” – [Wolfenstein 3D] “Wolfenstein 3D – Get Them (EF Remix)” – remixed by EliteFish “Running From Evil” – [Doom II] “Running From Evil // Cover” – covered by Vincent Moretto Outro: “E1M1 – At Doom’s Gate – Doom” – [Doom] – composed by Bobby Prince; covered by FamilyJules featuring ToxicxEternity   YouTube playlist Discord Channel         Source

There was a time when people carried time with them all the time. Whether it was on a wrist or attached to a chain, people had a watch, a device that had a face with marks for hours and seconds and three hands (hour, minute, second). Some watches were either mechanical (gears and winding knob) or electronic (quartz), and some included the day and month. Some were functional while others were stylish. For this week’s episode, we’re celebrating National Watch Day, a day that brings awareness to the history and craft of watchmaking. Going back to the 16th century, watches kept time with a set of gears and springs and required periodic winding. The first wristwatches were made as special gifts for certain noblewomen. Normally worn as a status symbol, they later become a necessary item after the Second Boer War and then a popular men accessory after World War II. The introduction of quartz allowed wristwatches to explode, though it did cause traditional mechanical watches to retract and refocus themselves for luxury. We’ve got tracks from video games that feature watches: a secret agent stopping a satellite weapon, a hard-boiled detective in 1940s Los Angeles, and a rebel fighting against the new dictator. Of course, we have covers and remixes along with these tracks. Now it’s time to sit back and enjoy these tracks…   National Watch Day Omega Seamaster “The Not-So-Complete Guide of Video Game Watches” (Omega Forms) Elgin Watch Company Vacheron Constantin “The History and Science Behind the Lindbergh Logines Hour Angle Watch” Hamilton Khaki Field       Track Listing Intro and BGM: “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?”, by Chicago (formerly Chicago Transit Authority) “Facility” – [Goldeneye 007] – composed by Grant Kirkhope, Robin Beanland, Graeme Norgate “Facility Theme Remix – Goldeneye 007 N64” – remixed by Ian Ferreira “Main Theme” – [L.A. Noire] – composed by Andrew Hale “LA Noire Remix – Main Theme Scydan Remix” – remixed by Dan070 “Libertad (Main Theme)” – [Far Cry 6] – composed by Pedro Bromfman “Far Cry 6: Libertad Theme (Epic Cinematic Cover Version)” – covered by Everrune Outro: GoldenEye 007 – Watch Theme (Phoetux Remix)” – composed by Grant Kirkhope, Robin Beanland, Graeme Norgate; remixed by Phoetux   YouTube playlist Discord channel   Source

This week, we are celebrating Metal Slug 4, a run-and-gun side-scrolling shooter, released for the NEO-GEO AES (Advanced Entertainment System) console. Initially released on the NEO-GEO MVS arcade cabinet, Metal Slug 4 finds Marco Rossi and Fiolina Germi fighting against a new threat called Amadeus Syndicate that plans to upload a virus that take control of military computer systems; while Tarma Roving and Eri Kasamoto are on assignment, Marco and Fiolina are joined by Nadia Cassel and Trevor Spacey. On a side note, this is the first mainline game that is not developed by SNK. That credit goes to Mega Enterprise and Noise Factory. We’ll be listening some choice original tracks from the game, along with covers, remixes, and arrangements. Suit up and check your arms as charge into the fight…   Metal Slug 4 (Wikipedia) Metal Slug 4 (Moby Games) Metal Slug 4 (Fandom)     Track Listing All original tracks are composed by Toshizaku Tanaka.   Intro: “Declare War” “Let’s Run Through! [Stage 1]” “SNK Sound Team – Metal Slug 4 – LET’S RUN THROUGH! [Lupus Mix]” – remixed by Alexandru “LupusMechanicus” Trif “Show Spirit [Stage 2]” “Metal Slug 4 – Mission 2 / Show Spirits Theme (Cumbre Remix)” – remixed by NeoGamesTrack “Furiously [Boss 2]” “Eau Charix [Furiously (Boss 2)]” – remixed by HeavenWraith “Secret Place [Stage 6]” “METAL SLUG 4 – SECRET PLACE – Epic Metal Remix” – remixed by by CelestiC “Final Madness [Last Boss]” “Metal Slug 4 – Final Madness (X5 Arrange)” – arranged by TheGreatestDarn Outro: “End to the War” – composed by Toshizaku Tanaka   YouTube playlist Discord channel       Source

Every day is a new day. A chance to start fresh and anew. It’s an opportunity to begin again and not be burdened by the past. And so we’re celebrating “National Start Over Day” on June 5th. “National Start Over Day” was created by Doug “Snoop” Philp, the Social Media Specialist and Web Administrator for the website National Day Calendar. He wanted people to know that it’s okay to start over; yes, there are setbacks and failures but those are moments to learn from them and grow in our own lives. There are a good number of video games that have this idea of starting out (known more commonly as the redemption arc), and for this week’s episode, we’ll be playing tracks from video games that have the redemption arc or the idea of starting over: a dark knight wanting to atone for his past crimes, a commander revived from a severe attack, and a high school student wronged of a crime. Of course, we’ve got covers and remixes to follow. Let’s enjoy these video games and their tracks, as you consider making a fresh start in your own life…   National Start Over Day Final Fantasy IV Mass Effect 2 Persona 5 Royal     Track Listing Intro and BGM: “I Can See Clearly Now”, composed and performed by Johnny Nash “Main Theme” – [Final Fantasy IV] – composed by Nobuo Uematsu “The Lazarus Project” – [Mass Effect 2] – composed by Jack Wall “MASS EFFECT 2 | Lazarus Project | VIS Metal Remix” – remixed by Kamil Wrzoskiewicz “No More What Ifs” – [Persona 5: Royal] – composed by Shoji Meguro, vocals by Lyn “No More What Ifs from Persona 5: Royal – *Full Big Band Version*” – remixed by The 8-Bit Big Band, ft. Martina DaSilva   YouTube playlist Discord channel   Source

With the end of May near, it’s that time for our special episode of “On Stage Now”, where we feature a remixer or musician of video game music. For this month, it’s Player2. Player2 is a remixer of video game music done in the style of EDM and also a music producer and recording engineer. He was featured in a couple of episodes: #146 “Donkey Kong 64” with his remix of DK Rap, and #166 “Rats! We’re Rats! We’re the Rats! (World Rat Day)” with his remix of Lively Town from Shining Force II. His YouTube channel carries nine years of videos, featuring remixes of music from video games, movies, and popular music, along with some original compositions. While most of them are solo projects, Player2 has done collaborations with others, including Vector U and Theology. Clear the floor and prepare to move to the beats and grooves of Player2…   Player2 (Personal Website, YT, FB, IG, TikTok, Twitch, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, Tidal)     Track Listing “Calamari Inkantation (Final Boss Battle ~ Squid Sisters Version)” – [Splatoon] – composed by Shiho Fujii “Chrono Trigger – Guardia Millenial Fair” – [Chrono Trigger] – composed by Yasunori Mitsuda “Sonic Mania – Studiopolis Zone” – [Sonic Mania] – composed by Tee Lopes “Hammer Bros. Battle” – [Super Mario Bros. 3] – composed by Koji Kondo “F-Zero Big Blue” – [F-Zero] – composed by Yumiko Kanki “Sonic 2 – Metropolis Zone” – [Sonic the Hedgehog 2] – composed by Masato Nakamura “Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness – Miror B. Battle” – [Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness] – composed by Tsukasa Tawada “Sonic 2 – Emerald Hills Zone (Remix) [Player2 & Vector_U]” – [Sonic the Hedgehog 2] – composed by Masato Nakamura “Cuphead – Floral Fury” – [Cuphead] – composed by Kristofer Maddigan “Can You Feel the Sunshine?” – [Sonic R] – composed by Richard Jacques “Secret of Mana – The Little Sprite [Remix]” – [Secret of Mana] – composed by Hiroki Kikuta Outro: “Underwater BGM (Player2 Remix) – Super Mario Bros.” – [Super Mario Bros.] – composed by Koji Kondo, remixed by Player2   YouTube playlist Discord channel   Source

Every fourth Friday of May, there’s a day called “National Title Track Day” that celebrates the title tracks of albums. These tracks were often the same as the album title, like The Beatles’ “Let It Be” or Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”. They can also be tracks that were first released before the album is made available to the public or one that defines or summarizes the whole album. Title tracks are meant to grab the attention of the listener in the hopes of keeping them for the rest of the tracks composed and produced by the musician or band. They express the theme of the album while the rest of the tracks go deeper into certain aspects of the theme. This week’s episode will take a long look at several title tracks from video games I’ve played through the decades and have become a part of my personal soundtrack: a plumber rescuing the Princess, a covert operative infiltrating a nuclear base, the Hero of Time saving Hyrule, a bounty hunter pursuing space pirates, an unknown person destined to banish the great dragon, and a leader awakening to a world in need of help. Each title track will also have covers and remixes to follow. Sit back and enjoy this personal journey of mine and maybe you’ll considering creating a playlist of favorite title tracks.   National Title Track Day “May 27 – National Title Track Day” (Everyday is Special) Super Mario Bros. theme Metroid Prime Theme Dragonborn (song) “Things You Never Knew About Skryim Song and Theme” (TheGamer)     Track Listing “Overworld Theme” – [Super Mario Bros.] – composed by Koji Kondo “Super Mario Bros. – Overworld (Main Theme) [Remix]” – remixed by Qumu “Main Theme” – [Metal Gear Solid] – composed by Tappi Iwase (TAPPY) “Metal Gear Solid Theme | EPIC Orchestral HYBRID Cover” – covered by EpicTrailerMusic UK “Title Theme” – [The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time] – composed by Koji Kondo “Mewmore // Title Theme (The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remix)” – remixed by Mewmore “Title Theme” – [Metroid Prime] – composed by Kenji Yamamoto, Kouichi Kyuma “Metroid Prime – Title Theme [Cover by DAR]” – covered by Davester2296 “Theme Song (Dovahkin Song)” – [The Elder Scrolls V: Skryim] – composed by Jeremy Soule “Skyrim Theme | The Song of the Dragonborn – Metal Cover || ToxicxEternity” – covered by ToxicxEternity “Protocol Flow” – [Arknights: Endfield] – composed by Metal Scar Radio, Hybrid “Arknights: Endfield OST – Lobby Theme (Main Theme) – Japanese Cover” – covered by Imperor Aki   YouTube playlist Discord channel     Source

It’s time to deal with today’s celebration of International Casinos Day, held on May 15th, which happens to be the founding day of Las Vegas. Created by an online site, the day was intended honor the casinos and gambling halls of the world but not just for the slot machines and card tables; it was also to honor those behind the scenes that keep the buildings in order and the bets flowing across the table: the hosts, the dealers, security, housekeeping, maintenance, etc. It was mean to allow people to share their experiences within the casinos, at least in a positive way. This week, we’re playing tracks from video game that feature casinos in some fashion: a blue hedgehog running through the neon lights, a wasteland made bearable with several casinos, and two gang members caught in a conflict. There’s also covers and remixes with these original tracks. Now let’s step up to the table, check your chips and cards, and place your bets…   “International Casinos Day” Casino Night Zone (Sonic the Hedgehog 2) Fallout New Vegas: Casinos Yakuza 0: Gambling Games     Track Listing “Casino Night Zone (2P)” – [Sonic the Hedgehog 2] – composed by Masato Nakamura “Casino Night Zone (2 Player) – Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (New Jack Swing Remix)” – remixed by S.A Music “Main Theme” – [Fallout New Vegas] – composed by Inon Zur “Fallout New Vegas – Main Theme (Metal Remix)” – remixed by Slipshod “As You Like” – [Yakuza 0] – composed by Saori Yoshida, vocals by Mio Kouchi “As You Like – Yakuza 0 (piano cover)” – covered by purplechala   YouTube playlist Discord channel     Source

Today’s episode is going to… the donkey?! Actually, today is World Donkey Day, in honor of that beast of burden and perceived to be one of the most stubborn animals. It was created by Dr. Abdul Raziq Kakar who was studying desert animals. He wondered why there was no celebration of this animal, known for their resilience and their ability to bear lots of weight while moving nimbly across various terrain. In addition, they can graze on overgrown vegetation, great for combating wild fires. For this week’s episode, we’re playing tracks from video games that feature donkeys: A Old Western gang member trying to retire peacefully, an Egyptian warrior out for revenge, and an open world of survival. With each original track, there’s also a cover or remix that follows. Settle in and have a ride on a burro…   “World Donkey Day” Donkey (Red Dead Redemption 2) Donkey (Assassin’s Creed fandom) Donkey (Minecraft Wiki)     Track Listing “Cruel World” – [Red Dead Redemption II] – composed by Willie Nelson “Cruel Cruel World (Cateek Cover) || Red Dead Redemption 2” – covered by Cateek “Main Theme” – [Assassin’s Creed Origins] – composed by Sarah Schachner “Donkey Riding” – [Assassin’s Creed Rogue] – composed by Sean Dagher, Nils Brown, Clayton Kennedy, David Tinervia, David Cossage; from the album “Assassin’s Creed Rogue Game Soundtrack: Sea Shanty Edition” “Assassin’s Creed Origin Main Theme Rock Version Cover” – covered by Bader Nana “Aria Math” – [Minecraft] – composed by C418 “C418 – Aria Math | Orchestral Minecraft Remix” – remixed by Technotech   YouTube playlist Discord channel   Source

Be honest, you’ve done it at least. You called your boss and HR and stated that you’re unable to come into work because you’re sick. Perhaps you are sick with a flu or a cold, or you have to stay home to take care of a family member that is sick. However, you called in sick because you’re playing hooky: Your favorite sports team won the national series and is having a parade; there’s fresh snow in the mountains two hours away; there’s an anime convention going on. For gamers, they call in sick because a new game is launching at midnight at your favorite retail store. They wait in line, queued up for the store’s opening. Some may have stopped by the grocery or convenient store with snacks and drinks. Some are wearing clothes of their favorite game. There may even be someone playing an OST by a game from the series. This week, we’re celebrating “Phone in Sick Day”, originally created as a movement against the workplace culture: long hours, stress, and corporate pressure. For this episode, we’re playing tracks from video games which had people and gamers call in sick: an all-out war between humanity and two alien entities, a mission to rescue a friend that brings a soldier out of retirement, and a warrior caught in a war between demigods. We also have covers and remixes to follow. Fire up the console or computer tower, grab the blanket from the bed, and place those drinks and snacks nearby, after making sure you called in sick…   Phone in Sick Day “Gamers Get Their Hands on Halo 2” “Records sales – then ‘Halo flu'” “‘Call of Duty: Black Ops II’ perfects perfection” “Could ‘Call of Duty’ mean absences from work?” “Take The Day Off to Play Elden Ring, Says Japanese Game Studio”     Track Listing “This is the Hour” – [Hal0 3] – composed by Marty O’Donnell “Halo 3 – This is the Hour – Orchestral Metal Cover” – covered by TreyJ “Theme from Call of Duty Black Ops II” – [Call of Duty: Black Ops II] – composed by Trent Renzor “Black Ops 2 Theme: Epic Metal Remix” – remixed by B4ts2L8guy “Malenia: Blade of Miquella” – [Elden Ring] – composed by Yuka Kitamura “Malenia (Emotional Strings Version)” – remixed by TheophanyRemix   YouTube channel Discord invite     Source

April ends in six days, which means it’s time for out special episode of “On Stage Now”, and this month’s musician is Gamer Flutist. Gamer Flutist, who also goes by Marianne, is a professional flutist of several instruments (flute, piccolo, and alto flute) who has been playing since the age of 10. A majority of her covers are JRPGs from such series as Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest. In addition to her multi-track solos, she has also collaborated with other musicians. Her YouTube channel spans five years back, and I must say there plenty to listen. Sit back and enjoy the melodious tones by Gamer Flutist…   Gamer Flutist (YT, IG, X)     Track Listing “[FF10 to Zanarkland] flute quartetto arrange” – [Final Fantasy X] – composed by Nobuo Uematsu “[PVZ2 Lost City Ultimate Battle] Flute ensemble arrange” – [Plants Vs Zombies 2] – composed by Peter McConnell “[Seiken Densetsu LOM Sanctuary of Mana] Flute ensemble arrange” – [Legend of Mana (Seiken Densetsu)] – composed by Yoko Shimomura “[Zelda Ocarina of Time Title Theme] Flute ensemble arrange”- [The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time] – composed by Koji Kondo “[Zelda BotW Main Theme]” – [The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild] – composed by Manaka Kataoka “[Chrono Cross The Dream that Time Dreams] flute ensemble arrange” – [Chrono Cross] – composed by Yasunori Mitsuda “[Dragon Quest 2 – Town]” – [Dragon Quest II] – composed by Koichi Sugiyama “[NieR Replicant – Song of the Ancients]” – [NieR Replicant] – composed by Keiichi Okabe – arranged by TECHNOuchi “[NieR Replicant – Kaine/Salvation]” – [NieR Replicant] – composed by Kakaru Ishihama “[MOTHER – Mother Earth]” – [MOTHER] – composed by Hirokazu “Hip” Tanaka – arranged and guitar by STUDIO KENT “[Final Fantasy VI – Tina (Terra’s Theme)]” – [Final Fantasy VI] – composed by Nobuo Uematsu “[Dragon Quest V – Melody of Love] – [Dragon Quest V] – composed by Koichi Sugiyama Outro: “Folk Dance” – [Dragon Quest VI] – composed by Koichi Sugiyama, from the piano collection of “Dragon Quest Official Best Album” – covered by Gamer Fluist   YouTube playlist Discord Channel   Source

When someone mentions bats, it goes one of two ways: they are feared and looked at with disgust, or they are admired and thought to be cute. Most people see bats as as nuisance, believed to be blood hungry and spread diseases. Some even think that they morph into vampires. However, those that know appreciate these creatures of the night for their contribution. Today on April 17th, we are celebrating International Bat Appreciation Day, a day to appreciate bats and see that they help humans. Bats navigate their environment by echolocation, listening to the echoes of their sounds. As insectivores, they consume lots and lots of insects, including those that carry diseases. Bats are help pollinate plants, similar to butterflies and bees. There are some states that have a state bat, recognizing their existence and contribution. For this week’s episode, we’re playing tracks from video games that have bats: a batty circus star rescuing his girlfriend, an mysterious person who can morph into a bat during a fight, and a reporter for a planet in danger from a robotic army. There’s also covers and remixes to follow these tracks. Time to enjoy these tracks and learn a thing or two about these creatures of the night…   International Bay Appreciation Day Aero the Acro-Bat Bloody Roar 2 – Jenny Burtory Freedom Planet 2 – Maria Notte     Track Listing “Title” – [Aero the Acro-Bat] – composed by Rick Fox (Fox Productions) “TDR Nightcore Original – Aero the Acro Bat Remix” – remixed by TDR Nightcore “Want Some More?” – [Bloody Roar 2] – composed by Takayuki Negishi “Bloody Roar 2 Jenny Theme Cover” – covered by Yunior Rodriguez “Dragon Valley” – [Freedom Planet 2] – composed by Leilani Wilson “Freedom Planet/Freedom Planet 2 – Dragon Valley [Synthwave Remix by Kusero]” – remixed by Kusero   YouTube channel Discord Invite       Source

Let’s tee up with our bag of clubs and balls and celebrate Golfer’s Day, on April 10th. Golfer’s Day simply celebrates the sport of golf, with its roots going back to Scotland during the late Middle Ages. It was initially an aristocratic activity but a royal charter established in 1552 allowed townspeople in St. Andrews to play in the links. This day also happens to be date that the Professional Golfer’s Association (PGA) was established back in 1916; that means this year the PGA is celebrating its 110 anniversary. For this week’s episode, we’re going to play tracks from golf video games: one of the first golf video games endorsed by a professional golfer, a game was exclusive to the company brand, and an online golf game with a funny name. We’re also playing covers and remixes with these original tracks. Whether it’s the front 9 or the back 9, enjoy these tracks as you make your way to the 19th hole.   Golfer’s Day Lee Trevino’s Fighting Golf (Mobygames) Neo Turf Masters PangYa!       Track Listing “Japan Course” – [Lee Trevino’s Fighting Golf] – composed by Lee Aran (Aran Lee Shige) [Sound maker] “Lee Trevino’s Fighting Golf – ‘Japan’ EWI Cover ft. InstantTrain” – covered by Soundole “Baden National Golf Course – Germany” – [Neo Turf Masters] – composed by Takushi Hiyamuta “Neo Turf Masters – Germany Course (Felix O.’s Jazz House Rework)” – remixed by Felix O. “Daydream” – [Pangya!] – composed by Justy (Hyunjun Kim) “Justy – Daydream [from PangyYa! OST] (USW Remix, Intro Edit)” – remixed by Undine Soundworks   YouTube channel Discord channel     Source

Marie Kondo is famous for one question when cleaning out one’s items: Does this spark joy in my life? Video games may not be the first thing that sparks joy for most people, but they are beloved for those that play them, either to completion to until they are no longer viable. It was a certain cutscene or dialogue that touched our minds and hearts, a character that was personally relatable, or a story which became ingrained in memory. It was also the people encountered online that encouraged, cheered, and lifted you up in your low moment. These are what sparked the joy in gaming. This week, we’re celebrating National Inspiring Joy Day by talking about some stories of joy and playing some tracks for certain video games: a Elder Tauran residing in Thunder Bluff, a CS2 gamer who was lifted after being wrongfully kicked out of a match, and a shire to a brother who passed away. There’s also covers to follow each of these tracks. As you listen to these tracks, think about the games you’ve and sparked joy…   National Inspiring Joy Day (National Today, National Day Archives) “Touching Stories Behind the Excitement in Gaming World”   Ezra Chatteron (WoWpedia) Bear – In Memory of Taylor (Nexus Mod) “The internet redeems itself by rallying around bullied deaf and blind ‘Counter-Strike’ player” “The Remarkable Life of Iblin” is an Ode to Connection and Gaming       Track Listing Intro: “Joy To the World” – composed by Hoyt Axton, performed by Three Dog Night “The Tauren” – [World of Warcraft] – composed by David Arkenstone “World of Warcraft – Mulgore Planins (Tauren Theme)” – covered by Dryante “Main Theme” – [Counter-strike 2] – composed by Mike Morasky “COUNTER-STRIKE2 – MAIN THEME (GUITAR COVER)” – covered by iBodom “Far Horizons” – [The Elder Scrolls V: Skryim] – composed by Jeremy Soule “Far Horizons (on Saxphone) ft. Lucas King” – covered by That Saxy Nerd Outro: “Kyou mo Uraraka Que Sera Sera!” – [Umamusume: Pretty Derby] – composed by Yugo Sasakura, lyrics by Erica Masaki, performed by Yukina Shuto (CV for Haru Urara)   YouTube playlist Discord channel     Source

March is almost over, but it will roar like a lion with this month’s featured remixer for On Stage Now: Vetrom. Vetrom, according to their pages, is “just a person that loves music…” and “Love music!” That passion definitely shows in their YT channel, showcasing over 10 years of cover remixes of music from video games, TV, movies and mainstream music; there’s also some original compositions sprinkled among the list. Vetrom has been featured in several episodes in the past: #27, with a remix cover of Fire Emblem: Three Houses theme; #72, doing a remix cover of “Doomsbane (Path of Yaksha)” from Genshin Impact, #95, a remix cover of “Give Me!” from Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE; #201, a remix of “60% Fantasy – Passion” from Zenless Zone Zero. Prepare to listen to Vetrom’s passon for music with these remix covers…   Vetrom (YT, X, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, BC, SC, Patreon)     Track Listing “Heartache – Instrumental Mix Cover” – [Undertale] – composed by Toby Fox “Underground Trial – Remix Cove” – [Danganronpa] – composed by Masafumi Takada “Kass’ Final Song – Instrumental Mix Cover” – [The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild] – composed by Manaka Kataoka, Yasuaki Iwata “Hate – Instrumental Mix” – [Undertale] – composed by Toby Fox “Battle! Marnie – Remix Cover” – [Pokémon Sword and Shield] – composed by Minako Adachi “Battle Galar Champion Cup (Elite Four)” – [Pokémon Sword and Shield] – composed by Junichi Masuda, Go Ichnose, Minako Adachi “Eula: Flickering Candlelight (Dance of Aphros) – Remix Cover”- [Genshin Impact] – composed by Yu-Peng Cheng “Battle! Sada & Turo – Remix Cover” – [Pokémon Scarlet and Violet] – composed by Toby Fox, Minako Adachi, Junichi Masuda, Go Ichinose, Hiromitsu Maebe, Teruo Taniguchi, Hitomi Sato “Furina: All the World’s a Stage (feat. BlueBow) – Remix Cover” – [Genshin Impact] – composed by HOYO-MiX “The Golden Touch (Aventurine Trailer) – Remix Cover” – [Honkai: Star Rail] – composed by HOYO-MiX Outro: “RE Discussion HEAT UP – Remix Cover” – [Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair] – composed by Masafumi Takada   YouTube channel Discord channel   Source

The stars are a sight to behold on a clear, dark night. The constellations they form have their own backstory, and somehow, they seem to have some involvement with people’s lives. As such, astrologists and readers of fate have interpreted these stars in relation to a person and their personality. Today, we’re celebrating Astrology Day, on March 20th, dedicated to showing the positive aspect of astrology and stir an interest in the stars and planets. This day coincides with the start of the spring equinox, the start of the astrological year when the Sun enters Aries, the first sign of the Zodiac. It’s also a time for reflection and renew, refreshment and beginnings. For this week’s episode, we’re playing tracks from video games that feature or use astrology in some form: a war between two factions as seen by a certain individual, a Holy Queen attempting to bring the Golden Age, and a traveler’s companion who reads the stars. We also have covers, remixes and arrangements along with these original tracks. Sit back, look up, and admire the shiny stars and ponder how they may affected your life…   Astrology Day (Days of the Year)  Final Fantasy Tactics: Zodiac Signs and Compatibility Final Fantasy Tactics Zodiac Compatibility Virgo Versus the Zodiac (TV tropes) Genshin Impact: Mona (Fandom)   Final Fantasy Tactics Soundtrack Remastered+     Track Listing “Formation Screen” – [Final Fantasy Tactics] – composed by Hitoshi Sakimoto “Final Fantasy Tactics Formation Theme – Metal Remix” – remixed by ToxicxEternity “The Fire Moth” – [Virgo Versus the Zodiac] – composed by Elektrobear “The Fire Moth – Virgo Versus The Zodiac | Piano” – covered by Pixel Partitas “Surge of Prophecies” – [Genshin Impact] – composed by Yu-Peng Chen “Genshin Impact OST – Surge of Prophecies Mona’s Theme – Piano Arrangement” – arranged by MrLint   YouTube playlist Discord channel     Source

Well, look here. It’s another Friday the 13th, the second one for 2026, in fact. That means we’ll be looking into some mysterious and superstitious things, and for this week’s episode, it’ll be related to St. Patrick’s Day. Normally, St. Patrick’s Day is all about luck and the Irish. People wear green, ornate themselves with a four-leaf clover, and hopefully find an Irish woman to kiss for luck. It’s a day to honor a 5th-century Christian missionary who was traveled to Ireland for evangelism. Oh, and of course, it’s a time to see some rivers and beers turn green. However, we’re going to look at some unlucky things that could happen, in or out of St. Patrick’s Day. We’ve got some video game tracks to help us segue into this discussion (a lone girl who can summon creatures, a weapon of holy power, and a woman with extraterrestrial powers), along with covers to follow. Time to get lucky and hopefully avoid some unfortunate circumstances…   St. Patrick’s Day “The Luck of the Irish” “20 St. Patrick’s Day Traditions That Will Bring You Luck – Or Just a Whole Lot of Fun”     “Rydia’s Theme” – [Final Fantasy IV] – composed by Nobuo Uematsu “Final Fantasy IV – Rydia’s Theme Cello and Piano” – covered by Israfelcello “Stalker” / “Stage 04” – [Castlevania] – composed by Konami Kukeiha Club “Castlevania – Stalker” – covered by Nestalgica “Welcome to Fyrestone” – [Borderlands] – composed by Jesper Kyd “Manhack – Welcome to Fyrestone (Borderlands Metal Cover)” – covered by Manhack   YouTube playlist Discord channel     Source

Today, on March 6th, we are celebrating National Dress Day. It was founded by fashion and dress designer of formal wear Ashley Lauren, she wanted to “draw attention to the beauty of dresses, reliving and celebrating the memories that happen while wearing them.” One can wear their favorite dress that day or attempt the 100-Day Dress Challenge (wear the same dress for 100 days). This is also a great excuse to buy a dress to add to your collection. I’m sure you’re wondering what do dresses have to do with with video games. Sure, they function as armor that can be equipped, but dresses can be a function of game mechanics. For this week’s episode, we’re featuring video games that use dresses as a game mechanic by playing their original tracks: a trio of treasure hunters exploring the world of Spira, a hero from Hyrule utilizing their fashion sense, and a group of adventures that are dressed for success. We’ve also got covers and remixes along with these original tracks. Pick your best threads and strut them on the catwalk like the gamer you are…   National Dress Day Final Fantasy X-2: Dresspheres The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes: Outfits Trials of Mana: Costumes     Track Listing “Real Emotion (FFX-2)” – [Final Fantasy X-2] – composed by Kazuhiro Hara, arranged by h-wonder, lyrics by Kenn Kato, performed by Jade from Sweetbox “REAL EMOTION Final Fantasy X-2 Cover” – covered by Lacey Johnson “Woodlans” – [The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes] – composed by Ryo Magamatsu “Tri Force Heroes: Woodlands Orchestral Arrangement” – remixed by The Nobel Demon “Where Angel Fear to Tread” – [Trails of Mana (remake of Seiken Densetsu 3)] – composed by Hiroki Kikuta “Seiken Densestsu 3 – Where Angels Fear to Tread (Synthwave mix)” – remixed by Flashburn   YouTube playlist Discord channel     Source

Time for our monthly special episode of “On Stage Now”, where we feature a musician or group of musicians and play their works of video game music. For February, we’re featuring 8-Bit Big Band, a jazz orchestra founded by Charlie Rosen in 2017. Composed of between 25 to as much as 65, this group plays arrangements of video game music. Earlier, they won their 2nd Grammy award for “Best Arrangement, Instrumental, or A Cappella” for their track “Super Mario Praise Break”. It’s an arrangement of instrumentals from Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Galaxy, and Super Mario World. Their 1st Grammy was from 2022 for “Best Arrangement, Instrumental, and Vocals” for “Meta Knight’s Revenge”. Let’s give it up for 8-Bit Big Band!   8-Bit Big Band (Personal Website, YT, IG, X, Spotify, Patreon) 8-Bit Big Band (Wikipedia)     Track Listing “Athletic Theme from Yoshi’s Island – Big Band Swing Version” – [Yoshi’s Island] – composed by Koji Kondo “Still Alive – Frank Sinatra Big Band Swing Version” – [Portal] – composed by Johnathon Coulton “Tetris Theme – Contempory Big Band/Classical Fusion Version” – [Tetris] – composed by Nikolay Nekrasov and Alexander N. Chernyavsky, arranged by Hirokazu “Hip” Tanaka “Geruda Valley – Orchestral Jazz Big Band Version” – [The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time] – composed by Koji Kondo “Jump Up Super Star! – Full Big Band/Strings cover ft. Grace Kelly” – [Super Mario Odyssey] – composed by Naoto Kubo “Snake Eater – Big Band Version ft. Tiffany Mann” – [Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater] – composed by Norihiko Hibino “You Wouldn’t Know – Portal Big Band Version ft. Benny Benack III” – [Portal] – composed by Johnathon Coulton “Beneath the Mask from Persona 5 – Full Big Band Version ft. Aisha Jackson” – [Persona 5] – composed by Shoji Meguro “No More What Ifs from Persona 5: Royal – Full Big Band Version ft. Martina DaSilva” – [Persona 5: Royal] – composed by Shoji Meguro Outro: “Megalovania – Extra HEAVY Big Band version” – [Undertale] – composed by Toby Fox   YouTube playlist Discord channel     Source

It’s time for the Lunar New Year, which starts around the second new moon of the Chinese calendar. This year it is the year of the horse, according to the 12-year cycle of the Chinese Zodiac sign. The animal is known for its confidence, decisiveness, and to be agreeable and responsible; however, they hate being reined in by others, are easily swayed, and can be impatient. On this week’s episode, we’ll be talking about some famous horses from video games throughout the decades (1990s to 2020s): a young foal that later becomes a full grown mare for Hyrule’s hero, a faithful mare despite the giants of the land, the name for any horse ridden by a monster hunter, and a spectral stallion that chooses a Tarnished. Along with the original tracks from these games, there’s also covers and remixes to follow. Saddle up and hold tight to the reins as we race through the decades of video game horses…   Year of the Horse: Fortune, Personality, Horoscope (2026) Agro (Team Ico Wiki | Fandom) Roach (Witcher Wiki | Fandom) Torrent (Elden Ring | Fandom)     Track Listing “Lon Lon Ranch” – [The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time] – composed by Koji Kondo “Lon Lon Ranch” – re-arranged by Ryuichi Katsumata; from the album “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina Hyrule Symphony “Swift Horse” – [Shadow of Colossus] – composed by Kow Otani “Swift Horse (Piano Cover)” – covered by CrazyGroupTrio “Cloak and Dagger” – [The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt] – composed by Percival Schuttenbach “Cloak and Dagger – tin whistle, violin, ocarina and lyre cover” – covered by Firamiel “Elden Ring” – [Elden Ring] – composed by Tsukasa Saitoh “ELDEN RING – Main Theme (Metal Cover)” – covered by RichaadEB Outro: ” Yume wo Kakeru! / Run for Our Dream!” – [Umamusume: Pretty Derby] – composed and arranged by Kenta Kigashiohji, lyrics by Mike Sugiyama; vocals by Kaori Maeda, Hikaru Tono, Masumi Tazawa, and Miharu Hanai   YouTube channel Discord invite     Source

Love is a wonderful thing… until it stinks. One moment, you’re flying on cloud nine, and the next moment your heart shatters into a thousand pieces. Today, for our first Friday the 13th episode of the year, we’re going to look into a few myths and superstitions about love related to animals. They could be harbingers of your future love, depending on what you see on Valentine’s Day or how many you’re able to count before shaking the hand of your spouse-to-be. We’ve also tracks from video games of animals in parallel to the animals: a drunk squirrel trying to get home, the mystical practice of bird watching, and a race to the finish line with horses. Following each original track is a cover or remix. Get yourself prepared for what love has to offer, be it good or bad…   “He Loves Me, He Loves Me  Not: 10 Valentine’s Day Superstitions You Never Knew” “15 Crazy Love Superstitions From Around the World” “11 Odd, Old-Timey Valentine’s Day Traditions”     Track Listing Intro and BGM: “Love is Hurtin’ Thing”, composed by Ben Raleigh and David J. Luff; performed by Lou Rawls “Rock Solid” – [Conker’s Bad Fur Day] – composed by Robin Beanland “Rock Solid – CONKER’S BAD FUR DAY REMIX” – remixed by Eddie Soria “Main Theme” – [Angry Birds] – composed by Ari Pulkkinen “Angry Birds Theme [Noteblock Remix]” – remixed by Noteblock “Hashire, Umamumsume!” – [Umamusume: Pretty Derby] – composed by Kenkichi Ikeda and Nobuo Maeda; vocals by Azumi Waki, Marika Kohno, Machino, Hitomi Ueda, Naomi Ohzora, Yui Watanabe, Yukiyo Fujii, Satomi Aeksaka “HASHIRE UMA MUSUME//Eurobeat Remix – Umamusume” – remixed by Imojust   YouTube playlist Discord channel     Source

This week, we are celebrating our four years of RE-VGM, showcasing covers and remixes of video game music and putting a spotlight on musicians who arrange, cover, and remix them. It was on February 2nd, back in 2022, that the first episode was released; it was on one particular track from “Kingdom Hearts” titled “Dearly Beloved” and three separate covers and remixes. From there the format slightly changed to a themed celebration with three original tracks and three inspired tracks. Later, “On Stage Now” was added to feature a musician or band and their works of covered or remixed VGM. For this episode, I take a look behind the numbers for this past year’s episode and play inspired from the top 3 episodes, according to the number of listens on the day of their releases: a video game about roller skating and tagging, three games displaying generosity, and a musician who takes his music to 11. Enjoy all of these tracks in celebration of RE-VGM’s four years podcasting and showcasing original VGM and their covers and remixes. Oh, and be sure to take a giant balloon of your favorite color on the way…     Track Listing Episode 195: Jet Grind Radio “Let Mom Sleep (No Sleep Remix)” – composed and remixed by Hideki Nagunuma “Everybody Jump Around [Arranged] – Richard Jacques – Jet Set Radio” – composed by Richard Jacques, arranged by Nightmare Burger “Sweet Soul Brother (B.B.Rights Mix)” – composed and remixed by Richard Jacques The Generosity of Gamers “Dehya Theme Music EXTENDED – Fiery Lioness | Genshin Impact” – [Genshin Impact] – composed by HOYO-MiX, remixed by tnbee “Helldivers II Main Theme – A Cup of Liber-tea – Epic Orchestral Cover” – [Helldivers II] – composed by Wilbert Roget II, covered by Karu “Winning the Soul” – [Umamusume: Pretty Derby] – composed by Makoto Miyazaki, covered by The Recovery System Episode 191: Vincent Moretto “Castlevania – Vampire Killer | METAL COVER” – [Castlevania] – composed by Kinuyo Yamashita “Yakuza 0 -Pledge of Demon | METAL REMIX” – [Yakuza 0] – composed by Hidenori Shoji “Ace Combat 7 – Anchorhead Raid | METAL REMIX” – [Ace Combat 7] – composed by Yusuke Yamauchi   YouTube playlist Discord channel   Source

Admit it. There are times you get bored in the middle of a class or meeting, and suddenly, your hand starts doodling something: a UFO taking up a cow, an attempt to draw the Cool S, or stick figures having an impromtu fight. That happened to Todd Page while he was in an anthropology class. He got bored and started to doodle dinosaurs. Later, he encouraged others to doodle dinosaurs and then decided to declare it a holiday. Thus was born “National Draw a Dinosaur Day”, on January 30th. On this week’s episode, we’ll be playing tracks from video games that have dinosaurs in them: a post-apocalyptic time of classic cars and prehistoric creatures, a mighty warrior searching for pieces of a great weapon, and an agent trying to arrest a suspect in a lab riddled with ancient creatures. We’ve also got covers and remixes with each track. Prepare to get prehistoric and maybe ‘do the Dinosaur’…     Track Listing Intro and BGM: “Dinosaur Song”, composed by Johnny and June Cash, performed by Johnny Cash, from his album “The Johnny Cash Children’s Album” “Shooting Blindly – Brawl (STAGE 4-2, 5-2)” – [Cadillacs and Dinosaurs] – composed by Isao Abe, Syun Nishigaki “Cadillacs and Dinosaurs OST In the Garage [Synthwave remix]” – remixed by Sanctum Audio Productions “Lost Jungle” – [Turok: Dinosaur Hunter] – composed by Darren Mitchell “Turok: Dinosaur Hunter – Jungle (remix)” – remixed by DJ Mykah “Set You at Ease” – [Dino Crisis] – composed by Sayaka Fujitia “Dino Crisis Remake – Save Room Theme/Set You at Ease [Synth Cover]” – covered by Mono Memory   “National Draw a Dinosaur Day” Cadillacs and Dinosaurs (video game) Turok: Dinosaur Hunter (video game) Dino Crisis (video game)   YouTube playlist Discord channel   Source

It’s time for a special episode of “On Stage Now”, and our first musician to start off 2026 is Nestalgica. Hailing from Sweden, he’s a one-man band that covers all music from Nintendo. The proof is in the 17 years of videos from his YouTube channel that showcase his talent. There are a few tracks in which he collaborates with other musicians. And honestly, that’s all I’ve got on him, but don’t let that dissuade you from listening a collection of his works on this episode, so put on your headphones and prepare to rock the world of video game music!   Nestalgica (YT, FB, IG, X, Twitch, Spotify, Apple Music, BC, Deezer, Last.fm, Patreon)     Track Listing All tracks performed by Nestalgica are covers of the original VGM “Mega Man 2 Medley” – [Mega Man 2] – composed by Takashi Tateishi, Manami Matsumae “Batman: Return of the Joker cover (Game Boy)” – [Batman: Return of Joker] – composed by Manami Matsumae “Bubble Bobble Them” – [Bubble Bobble] – composed by Zuntata “Fester’s Quest – Boss Battle” – [Fester’s Quest] – composed by by Nobuyuki Hara, Naoki Kodaka “Nintendo World Cup – Match 1-3”- [Nintendo World Cup] – composed by Kauo Sawa “Metal Slug 3 – Desert theme” – [Metal Slug 3] – composed by Playmore Sound Team “Splatoon – Splattack! (Main theme)” – [Splatoon] – composed by Toru Minegishi, Shiho Fujii “Mystic Quest – Battle Theme [METAL COVER]” – [Mystic Quest] – composed by Ryuji Sasai “Mega Man 2 – Metal Man Theme [METAL COVER]” – [Mega Man 2] – composed by Takashi Tateishi “Castlevania – Heart of Fire” – [Castlevania] – composed by Kinuyo Tamashita “Snake’s Revenge – Jungle Infiltration” – [Metal Gear – Snake’s Revenge] – composed by Tsutomo Ogura “Batman: The Video Game (NES) – Stage 1 Theme (Streets of Desolation)” – [Batman: The Video Game] – composed by Naoki Kodaka “ENEMY BASE – Contral (Feat. Stefan Norlin)” – [Contra] – composed by Kazuki Muraoka “STARMAN THEME/WING CAP THEME” – [Super Mario Bros.] – composed by Koji Kondo “ULTRAKILL – Altars of Apostacy (incl. “Hall of Sacreligious Remains”)” – [Ultrakill] – composed by Arai “Hakita” Patala “BLADES OF STEEL – Menu Theme/Game Start” – [Blades of Steel] – composed by Shinya Sakamoto, Kazuki Muraoka, Atsushi Fujio, Kiyohiro Sada Outro: “Ballad of the Wind Fish | Rock Cover (Link’s Awakening)” – [The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening] – composed by Kazumi Totaka, Minako Hamano, Kozue Ishikawa – covered by Nestalgica   YouTube playlist Discord channel   Source

Today on January 16th, we are celebrating “National Appreciate a Dragon Day”, in honor of one of the most popular and mystical creatures of lore, the dragon. They have been a part of many historical and current cultures since 4500 B.C., when they were carved as images onto jade and pottery in China. There are mentions of dragons in literature, such as St. George, Beowulf, and The Hobbit. In movies and anime, there are dragons in movies (Mushu from “Mulan”, Shenon from the Dragon Ball series, Haku from “Spirited Away”). With its long tail, majestic wings, and ferocious claws, and fearsome face, the dragon is a creature that is appreciated by all. For this week’s episode, we’ll be playing tracks from video games that feature dragons: a purple and spunky dragon saving the Kingdom, a great wyrm of the end of days, and a collection of high dragons during an Inquisition. We’ve also got covers and remixes to follow. Enjoy these tracks and feel a sense of appreciation for this creature of lore…   “National Appreciate a Dragon Day” “Appreciate a Dragon Day” “Puff the Magic Dragon” (song) Dragon’s Dogma – The Dragon Dragon Age: Inquisition – Dragon Hunter     Track Listing Intro and BGM: “Puff the Magic Dragon”, composed by Peter Yarrow and Leonard Lipton, performed by Peter, Paul, and Mary “Title Screen” – [Spyro the Dragon] – composed by Stewart Copeland “Spyro 1 Main Theme – lestrag Remix [Spyro the Dragon]” – remixed by lestraigVGM “Into Free ~Dangan~” – [Dragon’s Dogma] – composed by Takahiro Matsumoto, lyric by Shane Gaalaas and Koshi Inaba, performed by B’z “Dragon’s Dogma – Into Free (Dangan)” – covered by RyoX “Theme” – [Dragon Age: Inquisition] – composed by Trevor Morris “Dragon Age: Inquisition Theme “Epic Rock” Cover” – covered by LittleVMills   YouTube playlist Discord channel   Source

Some days, it’s a peaches and cream and everything seems all right. Other days, things are going horribly wrong and the world seems against you. When it becomes too much or the goals seem too far away, you’re ready to throw in the towel and call it quits. Today we’re celebrating Quitters Day, a time when most people, after getting themselves hyped up for their new year’s resolutions, start to fall back and eventually drop their efforts. A fitness app called Strava noted from user data that, while people set their exercise goals at the start of the new year, by the second Friday of January, their activity levels drop dramatically. So, Quitters Day was created to bring awareness of how fast motivation can fade and that it’s a common struggle that most face after the first rush of excitement wears off; it’s a good time to stop a moment and adjust your plans as needed, perhaps some small goals. For this week’s episode, though, we’ll be listening to tracks from video games I’ve played in which I struggled hard, sometimes to the point of just giving up and never finishing the game: a young boxer climbing the ranks to meet the World Champion, a son of a father seeking revenge from a ninja duel, and two amphibious dudes fighting their way to rescue their buddy and the Princess. Along with these original tracks we’ve got covers and remixes. Enjoy and just take a breather before you bury that controller into a wall…   Quitters Day     Track Listing “Fight Theme” – [Mike Tyson’s Punch Out!!] – composed by Yukio Kaneoka, Akito Nakatsuka, Kenji Yamamoto “Mike Tyson’s Punch Out (Synthwave Remix)” – remixed by Galactic Beatz “Act 4 Part 2” – [Ninja Gaiden] – composed by Keiji Yamagishi, Ryuichi Nitta “Stage 4-2 (The Amazing Ryu) goes harder | Ninja Gaiden | Unbreakable Determination Metal Version” – covered by Lame Genie “Turbo Tunner Part 2” – [Battletoads] – composed by David Wise “Darkman007 – 2021 – Metaltoads (Battletoads Cover NES) – 05 – Turbo Tunnel” – covered by Darkman007, from the cover album “Metaltoads (Battletoads Cover)” Outro: Audio clip from “Rocky Balboa”   YouTube playlist Discord Channel     Source

Happy New Year, everyone! A new year, which means new possibilities. This means it’s a perfect time, especially today, to celebrate National Science Fiction Day, on January 2nd. Also the birthday of Isaac Asimov, this day is about all things science fiction, works of media that takes a hard look at technology mixed in with fantasy. Whether it was cyberpunk or steampunk, magic mixed with mechanical wonder, there was lots to imagine and possibly more to bring to reality. Authors, including Asimov, such as Jules Vernes, Ray Bradbury, H.G. Wells, and Kurt Vonnegut also write within the genre, about traveling across the world or through time, living in a dystopian society, or being abducted by aliens for their “zoo”. This week, we’ll be playing tracks from video games inspired by works of a science fiction writer or involved the writer along with their works: a young woman who awakens to the powers of her own mitochondria, a monster hunter with supernatural powers, and a soldier dealing a nuclear fallout in Russia. Following each track is a cover or remix. Have fun with these tracks and perhaps consider doing something science fiction related today…   “National Science Fiction Day” Parasite Eve (the novel) Dimitry Glukhovsky Reddit AMA thread       Track Listing “Plosive Attack” – [Parasite Eve] – composed by Yoko Shimomura “Parasite Even – Plosive Attack (Remake)” – remade by James Chin “Main Menu” – [The Witcher] – composed by Adam Skorupa, Pawel Blaszczak “The Witcher 1: Main Menu – (Remix/Warm up composition 2016)” – remixed by Fylip “Main Menu” – [Metro 2033] – composed by Alexei Omelchuk, Georgiy Belograzov “Metro 2033 Theme – Synthwave Remix” – remixed by Jadove   YouTube playlist Discord channel   Source

Gamers have been criticized and scrutinized for lots of things. They’re not strong, have no realistic perceptions, narcissistic, and not dating material. They seem to be frivolous with their money, spending it on video games, consoles, accessories, and figures. Also, online controversies have divided people, distracting from the fun of gaming. However, gamers can also be generous with our money. While not reported on most familiar news outlets, there are charities which use video games to bring awareness to a cause and implore gamers to donate. They have livestream sessions of people playing certain games and collaborations with organizations with tie-ins to a game. For this week’s episode, I’ll be showcasing several video games that have a tie-in with a charity or donation drive as I play tracks from them: a Fiery Lioness with a heart for children, a campaign in the name of democracy, and a game inspired by real-life racing horses. Of course, we’ve got covers and remixes to follow. Hopefully I can change a few minds about how people see gamers, not as those who sit at their desk or chair staring at a screen while pressing some buttons or moving a stick; that gamers are willing to open their wallets for a passionate cause…   “Empowering Generosity: How a Plot in a Chinese Game is inspiring Gamers to Give Back” “Helldivers players saved the children, so Arrowhead Game Studios is making a donation to the Save the Children charity” “Gacha games and their communities/companies that have a done acts of philathropy” (Reddit)   Charity Organizations and Donations: Child’s Play Charity Extra Life Stack Up Project Hope Save the Children (International) Nice Nature Memorial Donation   Track Listing “Fervent Flame” – [Genshin Impact] – composed by HOYO-MiX “Dehya Theme Music EXTENDED – Fiery Lioness | Genshin Impact” – remixed by tnbee “A Cup of Liber-tee” – [Helldivers 2] – composed by Wilbert Roget II “Helldivers II Main Theme – A Cup of Liber-Tea – Epic Orchestral Cover” – covered by Karu “Winning the Soul” – [Umamusume: Pretty Derby] – composed by Makoto Miyazaku; vocals by Azumi Waki, Machino, Rika Kinugawa, Asuza Tadokoro, Akari Kito, Sumire Uesake, Hiyori Niita, and Yurina Amami “Winning the Soul – Umamusume: Pretty Derby | Full Cover Band” – covered by The Recovery System   YouTube playlist Discord channel   Source

Merry Christmas, everyone! I present to all the listeners my gift for 2025: an episode that recaps all the Christmas tracks that have been showcased and counted down since Day One. For those just joining in, this is a tradition of mine since I started the podcast in 2022. Christmas is my favorite holiday of all time and what a great way to celebrate with video game music that is Christmas-themed. Enjoy all this music and be safe out there…     Track Listing Day One: “Winter NiGHTS (Hey, Dreamer)” – [Christmas NiGHTS into dreams] – remixed by Level 99 Day Two: “Video Game Xmas EP – Deck the Bros” – [Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door] – remixed by Tee Lopes Day Three: “Super Mario’s Sleigh Ride – [Super Mario World] – remixed by The OneUps Day Four: “Daze Before Christmas = Nintendo Snes” – [Days Before Christmas] – covered by Kaktus Day Five: “Christmas in the Village (Silver Bells)” – [Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals] – remixed by Dale North Day Six: “Genshin Impact: Elogia Cinerosa x Carol of the Bells” – [Genshin Impact] – remixed by rurunoyoru Day Seven: “All I Want for Chipmas is You” – [Splatoon] – covered by Chirpy Chips Day Eight: “Frost Moon Terraria Remix” – [Terraria] – remixed by Noteblock Day Nine: “Arctic Mayhem” – [Battletoads] – remixed by Black Ace Day Ten: “Snowman – Earthbound/Mother Remix [Nintember]” – [Earthbound] – remixed by FennecWitch Day Eleven: “Snowflakes in Her Hair [Snowpoint City]” – [Pokemon Diamond] – remixed by Blue Magic Day Twelve: “Stardew Valley Winter Music LoFi | Nocturne of Ice” – [Stardew Valley] – remixed by Save Point Beats Day Thriteen: “[piano] Ragnarok Online – Christmas in The 13th Month” – [Ragnarok Online] – covered by LilyPichu Day Fourteen: “Chocobo’s Happy Christmas” – [Final Fantasy] – covered by PacificPoem Day Fifteen: “White Palace – Hollow Knight | Piano Trio” – [Hollow Knight] – covered by Pixel Partitas Day Sixteen: “Snowball Park – Super Mario 3D World [Cover Arrange]” – [Super Mario 3D World] – arranged and covered by PortmanTone Day Seventeen: “Persona 4 Golden – Snowflakes” – [Persona 4 Golden] – covered by Lacey Johnson Day Eighteen: “By the Flame [Flamesgrace, Guiding Light] – [Octopath Traveler] – remixed by Rozovian Day Nineteen: “A Brief Respite [Snowdin Town]” – [Undertale] – remixed by RebecceETripp and Docjazz4 Day Twenty: “Small Steps” – [Celeste] – remixed by Emunator Day Twenty-One: “Hearth and Home [Staff Roll]” – [Skies of Arcadia] – remixed by Juke Day Twenty-Two: “One Wintersday Night [The Great Toymaker]” – [Guild Wars 2] – remixed by DusK Day Twenty-Three: “The Polar Express [Take the Snow Train]” – [NiGHTS into dreams] – remixed by DCT Day Twenty-Four: “Christmas Eve [Toy Day] ‘13 (Orchestral)” – [Animal Crossing] – remixed by Hyuga Day Twenty-Five: “Merry Little Christmas [Dreams Dreams]” – [NiGHTS into dreams] – remixed by Dale North   YouTube playlist Discord channel     Source

Today we’re celebrating National Emo Day, a day dedicated to an interesting subculture that started as a music genre and spread onto fashion and a lifestyle. While most people may mock or scratch their heads, emo is rather simple. It’s having a personal connection that transcends logic. The music is melodic, with lyrics that evoke an emotional connection. The fashion is contrarian to the mainstream, with thick-rimmed glasses, button-down shirts, graphic tees, tight jeans, and Converse shoes. The style tends to be bold, with spiky hair, bangs that covers one of the eyes, and black fingernails. While perceived as being alienating, angst, and resentful of people, emos are introspective and sensitive. For this week’s episode, we’ll be playing tracks from video games that feature an emo protagonist or main character: a transfer high school student who can summon Personas, a hedgehog with an attitude after being revived from a deep stasis, and a teenage boy who finds himself in a game with Reapers. We’ve also got covers and remixes to follow, all collaborations with the Keytar Kween herself, Lacey Johnson. Prepare to let your emotions go free…   National Emo Day Emo subculture Persona 3 Protagonist Shadow the Hedgehog Neku Sakuraba   Track Listing “Burn My Dread” – [Persona 3] – composed by Shoji Meguro “Persona 3 – Burn My Dread” – covered by Lacey Johnson, with Theology “I Am… All of Me” – [Shadow the Hedgehog] – composed by Johnny Gioeli, arranged by Jun Senoue “I Am… All of Me – Shadow the Hedgehog REMIX” – remixed by Noteblock, with Lacey Johnson “Someday” – [The World Ends With You] – composed by Takeharu Ishimoto “Someday (The World Ends With You)” – remixed by GaMetal, with Lacey Johnson   YouTube playlist Discord channel   Source

After such an interesting episode about Krampus, I thought I would take a deeper dive into Christmas traditions in other parts of the world. I could have done multiple episodes on this, but I decided to choose three of them for now, one of with which I’m already familiar. For this week’s episode, we’ll take a look at three Christmas traditions with (hopefully) a video game to match: A talking Pokemon, a brother’s gift to his sister, and getting close to the Colonel. There’ll also be remixes and covers to follow each track. Sit back and learn about some interesting traditions…   “Beware the Yule Cat, Iceland’s Child-Eating Christmas Monster” “The Yule Goat: A Quintessential Nordic Christmas Symbol” Gälve Goat (Wikipedia) Gävleboken (YouTube livestream) Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Jorvik Yule Goat Mystery Goat Japan’s KFC Tradition Explained   Track Listing “Team Rocket’s Hideout” – [Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow] – composed by Junichi Masuda “Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow – Team Rocket Hideout Acapella” – covered by Smooth McGroove “Main Theme” – [Assassin’s Cred: Valhalla] – composed by Sarah Schachner, Jesper Kyd “Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Music Orchestra – Official Main Theme Remix” – remixed by Valhalla Music “Main Theme” – [I Love You, Colonel Sanders!] – composed by Hexany “KFC Dating Sim – “I love you, Colonel Sanders! (Main Theme) ft. Guitar SVD”” – remixed by Dacian Grada   YouTube playlist Discord channel   Source

The holidays have begun with feelings of cheer and good tidings. Yet, there are times when some bad behavior may slip in your season’s greetings. In that case, one must be aware of Krampus as celebrate Krampusnacht (Krampus night) on December 5th. Krampus is a mythical creature of scary proportions: a demonic, goat-like head with curly horns and a hairy body that unkept and scraggly. They are known to go after naughty children and swat them with a bundle of twigs. While Santa may leave presents, Krampus may take those presents away and replace them a pile of coal or a rod. For this week’s episode, we’re playing tracks from video games that feature Krampus: a goat-like creature that roams a starving world, an annoying creature that appears only their the Frost Moon, and a group that exhibits certain traits of Krampus. We’vel also got remix to follow these original tracks. Set out the boots and a bundle of birth twigs, and hope that Krampus doesn’t ruin your holiday cheer.   Krampusnacht Terraria: Krampus Zenless Zone Zero: Krampus Compliance Authority     Track Listing “Winter’s Feast” – [Don’t Starve Together] – composed by Vince de Vera, Jason Garner, Emmett Hall “Dont’ Starve Together – ‘The Starver’s Carol’ Orchestra Cover” – covered by Aret Maw “Frost Moon” – [Terraria] – composed by Scott Lloyd Shelly “Frost Moon (Terraria) [Metal Remix]” – remixed by Metal Fortress “60% Fantasy – Passion” – [Zenless Zone Zero] – composed by HOYO-MiX, San-Z “60% Fantasy – Passion – Remix Cover (Zenless Zone Zero)” – remixed by Vetrom   YouTube playlist Discord channel   Source

This is it, the last part of our celebration for the 200th episode of RE-VGM. I want to thank everyone for listening and subscribing to the show and following on social media. It’s been an awesome trip reaching 200 and look forward to another 200 or more of arrangements, covers, and remixes of video game music. This playlist features tracks from Episodes #167 to 199. There’s even a message from a podcaster that will be read. Sit back and enjoy these tracks, and again, thanks and much appreciation…       Track Listing “Kline’s Dream – Alundra | Cover Jazz” – [Alundra] – composed by Kohei Tanaka; covered by BlueTarou “Jin Sakai – EPIC VERSION – Ghost of Tsushima” – [Ghost of Tsuhima] – composed by Ilan Esherki and Shigueru Umebayashi; remixed by Bitimi Studios “Secret of Mana: Spirit of the Night Cover | TeraCMusic ft. Julia Henderson” – [Secret of Mana] – composed by Hiroku Kikuta; covered by TeraCMusic “Starcraft 1 OST – Terran Theme [Metal Cover by ProgMuz] – [Starcraft] – composed by Glenn Stafford; covered by ProgMuz “Valadilene – Syberia [Piano Arrangement] – [Syberia] – composed by Nicholas Varley and Dmitri Bodiansky; rearranged by Walk the Key “Terraria – Corruption [Remix]” – [Terarria] – composed by Scott Lloyd Shelly; remixed by Qumu “Bros on the Road Unplugged Vers. (from FFXV)” – [Final Fantasy XV] – composed by Shota Nakama; arranged by Video Game Orchestra, for the 2020 Otakucon virtual concert “[Eula – Flickering Candlelight] (Genshin Impact) meet flamenco gipsy guitar [game fingerstyle cover]” – [Genshin Impact] – composed by Yu-Peng Chen; covered by LuisGitanoFamily “Mah Boi” [Mabe Village] – [The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening] – composed by Minako Hamano, Kozue Ishikawa, and Koji Kondo; remixed by PROTO-DOME “Moon Presence – Metal Cover” – [Bloodborne] – composed by Ryan Amon; covered by Ekstal “Home, sweet home – Earthbound/Mother 2 REMIX” – [Earthbound] – composed by Hirokazu “Hip” Tanaka, Keiichi Suzuki, and Hiroshi Kanazu; remixed by Kowjja “Skryim – The Dragonborn Comes” – [The Elder Scrolls V: Skryim] – composed by Jeremy Soule; covered by Rachel hardy “Hell March (Retaliation Remix)” – [Command and Conquer: Red Alert] – composed and remixed by Frank Klepacki “SEGA HANG ON – MAIN THEME – Epic Metal Guitar Cover” – [Hang On] – composed by Hiroshi Kawaguchi; covered by CelestiC “Volcanic Rim Stage/Street Fighter IV [Music Box]” – [Street Fighter IV] – composed by Hideyuki Fukasawa; covered by R3 Music Box “UNDERTALE – Bonetrousle Acapella” – [Undertale] – composed by Toby Fox; covered by Smooth McGroove “Dot Hack – Aura’s Theme Piano Cover” – [.hack series] – composed by Chikayo Fukuda; covered by Azamonde “Mappy (Banjo & Guitarra)” – [Mappy] – composed by Nobuyuki Ohnogi; covered by Fedeitor “[Cmaj] GW2 Quartet: Bolums Populi – Child of Light” – [Child of Light] – composed by Coeur de Pirate (Beatrice Martin); covered by Minstrel’s Waypoint “Metal Gear Solid 5 – A Phantom Pain | METAL REMIX” – [Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain] – composed by Ludvig Forssell; remixed by Vincent Moretto “Street Fighter II” – [Street Fighter II] – composed by Yoko Shimamura and Isao Abe; covered by Kirby’s Dream Band “River City Girls OST – Fancy Fight Cover” – [River City Girls] – composed by Megan McDuffee; covered by Gregory Minakov “Black Myth: Wukong – Celestial Symphony – Metal Version” – [Black Myth: Wukong] – composed by 8082 Audio; covered by Lame Genie “Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag – Main Theme (Folk Cover)” – [Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag] – composed by Brian Tyler; covered by Tangled Grove “Ace Combat 7 – Anchorhead Raid | METAL REMIX” – [Ace Combat  7: Skies Unknown] – composed by Yusuke Yamauchi; remixed by Vincent Moretto “Star Wars: The Old Republic Theme | Metal Cover” – [Star Wars: The Old Republic] – composed by Mark Griskey and Gordy Haab; covered by Anderson “[TF2 Remix] SharaX – Rocket Jump Waltz” – [Team Fortress 2] – composed by Mike Morasky; remixed by SharaX “Left Behind (FNAF Remix/Cover) [feat. DAGames, 8-BitRyan, Trickywi] – [Five Nights at Freddy’s] – composed by DAGames; remixed and covered by CG5 “Let Mom Sleep (No Sleep Remix)” – composed by Hideki Naganuma, from “Jet Set Radio Future” OST “RuneScape 3 – Lament for the Hallowed (Rearrangement by Jordan MacNoe)” – [Runescape] – composed by Adam Bond; rearranged by Jordan MacNoe “Mystery of Bakerlon/Tears of Themis Trailer BGM Piano Arrangement” – [Tears of Themis] – composed by UUU (HOYO-MiX); arranged by ChaconneScott “My Funky Town – Deltarune REMIX [Noteblock x @ImRuscelOfficial + @NahTony]” – [Deltarune] – composed by Toby Fox; remixed by Noteblock “TV World – Deltarune Chapter 3 || EPIC Hybrid Orchestral Remix” – [Deltarune] – composed by Toby Fox; remixed by Anton “Cloudjumper” Gustin Outro: “Theme Song (Opening Version)” – [Doko Demo Issyo] – composed by Mitsukuni Murayama   YouTube playlist Discord channel         Source

Welcome back, as we continue our celebration of 200 episodes! For Part Two, this playlist consists of chosen tracks from each episode, from #136 to #166. You may also hear a message from on the podcasters. Enjoy these tracks and be sure to support these musicians!     Track Listing “XCOM UFO Enemy Unknown – Geoscape (Epic Modern Cover)” – [XCOM: Enemy Unknown] – composed by John Broomhall; covered by Everrune “Satomi Tadashi Pharmacy – Techno Pop Arrange” – [Revelations: Persona] – composed by Misaki Okibe, vocals by Yuko Kobayashi, from “Megami Ibonroku Persona:Digital Collection” “Street Fighter V: Karin Kanzuki Retro-Synth Remix (ft. Brandon Skelton)” – [Street Fighter V] – composed by Keiki Kobayashi; remixed by Willfox Piano (William Matthews) “GTA V Remix – Main Theme (Joxell Rodd Remix) | HOUSE VERSION” – [Grand Theft Auto V] – composed by Oh No; remixed by Joxell Rodd “Complicated Columns – Tricky Towers (lofi remix)” – [Tricky Towers] – composed by Jonathon van den Wijingaarden; remixed by Jembei “Sonic & Knuckles – Mushroom Hill Zone” – [Sonic & Knuckles] – composed by SEGA Sound Team; covered by Super Soul Bros. w. Tony Dickinson “Chrono Trigger: Yearnings of the Wind Orchestral Arrangement” – [Chrono Trigger] – composed by Yasunori Mitsuda and Nobuo Uematsu; arranged by The Noble Demon “Grim Fandago – Cover a la Djanjo – Gitan live remix” – [Grim Fandango] – composed by Peter McConnell; remixed by Rob Cavallo “Fragile Fantasy – Genshin Impact Dragonspire OST – Piano” – [Genshin Impact] – composed by Yu Peng Cheng; covered by Jordan D Piano (Jordan Daniels) “COVER: Halo CE – “Under Cover of Night”” – [Halo: Combat Evolved] – composed by Martin O’Donell and Michael Salvatori; covered by Cursed Lemon “DK Rap (Player2 Remix) [2023 Radio Edit] – Donkey Kong 64” – composed by George Andreas and Grant Kirkhope; remixed by Player2 “Legend of Zelda – Zelda’s Lullaby | Piano” – [The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time] – composed by Koji Kondo; arranged by Tony Brand “Mines (Marimba of Frozen Bones)” – Staredew Valley (Percussion Cover)” – [Stardew Valley] – composed by ConcernedApe; covered by V-Ron Media ft. VGM Friends! (Evan Carville, Sean R. Hanson, MarimbaMatt, Nico Mendoza, Rahul Vanamali) “Sonic the Hedgehog 3 – Ice Cap Zone (Remix)” – [Sonic the Hedgehog 3] – composed by Brad Buxer; remixed GlitchxCity “A PLAGUE TALE: INNOCENCE (cover Phileas Rouge)” – [A Plague Tale: Innocence] – composed by Olivier Deriviere; covered by Phileas Rogue “The Streets of Whiterun – Skyrim | Jazz Cover” – [The Elders Scrolls V: Skyrim] – composed by Jeremy Soule; covered by insaneintherainmusic “Slay the Spire Piano Remix” – [Slay The Spire] – composed by Clark Aboud; remixed by GrandElemental “I Am Bread REMIX” – [I Am Bread] – composed by Black Heron and Oliver Age 24; remixed by Noteblock “The Flintstones, The Rescue of Dino & Hoppy; Stage 1 – (NES)[Music Remix]” – [The Flintstones: The Rescue of Dino & Hoppy] – composed by Yasuko Yamada and Naoto Yagishta; remixed by Nostalgia Bubble “Fist Bump – Edgy Remix” – [Sonic Forces] – composed by Tomoyo Ohtani; remixed by Jun Senoue & Tyler Smyth, vocals by Tyler Smyth & Andy Bane (Dangerkids), from the album “Rock N’ Sonic The Hedgehog: Sessions” “Devil May Cry 5 – Bury the Light (ft. FamilyJules7X) – [Devil May Cry 5] – composed by Casey Edwards, covered by Skar “Yanfei Theme Music – Legal Expertise (tnbee mix) | Genshin Impact” – [Genshin Impact] – composed by Diming Yuan; remixed by tnbee “The Goonies NES (JemyMusic Cover)” – [The Goonies] – composed by Satoe Terashima; covered by JemyMusic “Dragon Spirit: The New Legend NES – Area 2 Volcano” – [Dragon Spirit: The New Legend] – composed by Shinji Hosoe; covered by JemyMusic “Home Again” – [Earthbound] – composed by Keiichi Suzuki and Hirokazu “Hip” Tanaka; remixed by Dale North “The Legend of Zelda – Breath of the Wild (Remix)” – [The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild] – composed by Manaka Kataoka; remixed by GlitchxCity “Metal Gear Solid 1 – Encounter | METAL REMIX” [Metal Gear Solid] – composed by Kazuki Muraoka; remixed by Vincent Moretto “Rival School “The School Yard of Taiyo High School” METAL Cover by ToxicxEternity” – [Rival Schools: United by Fate] – composed by Setsuo Yamamoto; covered by ToxicxEternity “Shining Force II – Lively Town (Player2 Remix)” – [Shining Force II]  – composed by Motoaki Takenouchi; remixed by Player 2 Outro: “Wind’s Nocturne” / Lunar’s Boat Song” – [Lunar Silver Story] – composed by Noriyuki Iwadare, vocals by Jennifer (Stigile) Magallanes   YouTube playlist Discord channel     Source

Here we are, Episode 200!!! What an awesome milestone to reach, as I look back and see what I’ve done and how much I’ve grown. Yet, there is still much more to learn and expand. It seems like a long road, but the journey still continues. As I’ve done with the 100th episode, it’ll be broken down into three sub-episodes, each a playlist of favorite tracks from each episode. You may hear a message congratulations between tracks. Let’s begin with this playlist featuring tracks from 101 to 135. Enjoy…     Track Listing “Final Fantasy VI – Terra’s Theme (Soaralot Remix)” – [Final Fantasy IV] – composed by Nobuo Uematsu; remixed by Soaralot “Metal Gear 2 – Theme of Solid Snake [Cinematic Synthwave Remix] [2021 REMASTER]” – [Metal Gear Solid 2] – composed by Konami Kukeiha Club; remixed and remastered by JjKlzonez “Frost Blvd 2 ft. Brent Synth/Bass cover (Street Fighter V)” – [Street Fighter VI] – composed by Capcom Sound Team; covered by Willfox Piano “[FGO jazz] “A Familar Melody”” – [Fate/Grand Order] – composed by Keita Haga; remixed by Tokyo Active NEETs, from their album “FATAL JAZZ ORCHESTRA” “Starry Heavens” – [Tales of Symphonia] – composed by day after tomorrow from their album “Primary Colors” (Spotify, Apple Music); covered and rearranged by Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra from “20th Anniversary Tales of Orchestra Concert” (Apple Music, Amazon Music) “Dr. Mario – Chill” – [Dr. Mario] – composed by Hirokazu “Hip” Tanaka; remixed by Theology “Main Theme – West of Loathing [Acoustic]” – [West of Loathing] – composed by Ryan Ike; covered by Alex Heflin “Opa and Over” – [Fantasy Zone] – composed by Hiroshi Kawaguchi; remixed by Rex “Entrance Universe – Living Universde REMIX” – [Phantasy Star Portable 2] – composed by Hideaki Kobayashi (SEGA); remixed by SEGA SOUND TEAM “Ristar – Crying World (Remix)” – [Ristar] – composed by Tomoko Sasaki; remixed by Tarn “No More What Ifs” – [Persona 5 Royal] – composed by Shoji Meguro; covered by Lollia featuring insaneintherainmusic, from the album “Personified” (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal) “Diona – Cat’s Tail Tavern (for Genshin Impact)” – [Genshin Impact] – composed by Yu-Peng Chen; remixed by SeeNeBuch “NHL ’94 Theme” – [NHL 94] – composed by Rob Hubbard; covered by BardDown “[Uma Musume] GIRLS’ LEGEND U (NES 8-bit Remix)” – [Uma Musume Pretty Derby] – composed by Akihiro Honda; remixed by 40Nix “Chrono Trigger – Gato’s Song (Guitar, Violin & Lute Cover/Remix)” – [Chrono Trigger] – composed by Yasunori Mitsuda; covered and remixed by Lionmight (formerly String Player Gamer) “Final Fantasy IX – ‘Vamo Alla Flamenco feat. Lara de Wit (for Piano, Violin & Orchestra)” – [Final Fantasy IX] – composed by Nobuo Uematsu; remixed by Lionmight (formerly String Player Gamer) “A Link to the Past: Hyrule Field Orchestral Arrangement” – [The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past] – composed by Koji Kondo; arranged by The Noble Demon “Yasunori Mitsuda – Rainbow Castle” – [Mario Party] – composed by Yasunori Mitsuda; remixed by PPF “Red Dead Redemption 2 – That’s the Way It Is (Metal Cover by Skar Productions)” – [Red Dead Redemption 2] – composed by Daniel Lanois and Rocca DeLuca; covered by Skar Productions “Genshin Impact: Yelan’s Theme (Graceful Dexterity) | Disco Arrangement” – [Genshin Impact] – composed by Yu-Peng Chen; arranged by Ruscel Torres “Solar Inferno [Solar Man Stage] (Mega Man 10)” – [Mega Man 10] – composed by Yasuaki Fujita, remixed by GaMetal “Wicked 18 – Main Menu Theme (Remake)” – [Wicked 18] – composed by Shigekazu Kamaki, Yuzaburo Shimojo, and Yumi Kinoshita; remade by Bryan EL “The Long Road (Audio Android Remix)” – [Project CARS 2] – composed by Stephen Baysted, remixed by Audio Android “Zelda – Link’s Awakening: Tal Tal Heights” – [The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening] – composed by Koji Kondo; remixed by Vector U “Light Crusader (SEGA) Guitar Metal Cover” – [Light Crusader] – composed by Aki Hata; covered by VincentVH “Ragnarock II: Intro Theme Cover” – [Ragnarock Online 2: Legend of the Second] – composed by Yoko Kanno; covered by TeraCMusic “Salamander/Life Force – Starfield Remake” – [Life Force] – composed by Miki Higashino; remixed by nostArtia “I Am The Wind” – [Castlevania: Symphony of the Night] – composed by Riki Muranaka; covered by John David and Lee David “Windy & Co. – Conker’s Bad Fur Day [REMIX]” [Conker’s Bad Fur Day] – composed by Robin Beanland; remixed by NoteBlock “Side Pocket (SNES) – The Lounge MIDI Cover (YMF715)” – [Side Pocket] – composed by Rick Fox; covered by Vyothric “Whimsyland [Flight of Fantasy]” – [RollerCoaster Tycoon] – composed by Allister Brumble; remixed by Darksim, feat. General Grunt “Minecraft Soundtrack/C418 – Sweden (Synthwave Remix)”  – [Minecraft] – composed by C418; remixed by Jay1985 “Pokemon Sword and Shield – Marnie Battle Theme ft. Scottay (Remix)” – [Pokemon Sword and Sheild] – composed by Junichi Masuda; remixed by GlitchxCity “Saloon Car [Trizic REMIX]” – [The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog] – composed by Joel Corelitz and Troupe Gammage; remixed by Trizic Outro: “Science Fiction – Herta Space Station (Extended) – [Honkai: Star Rail] – composed by HOYO-MiX   YouTube playlist Discord channel   Source

The tele. The Console. The Idiot Box. The Boobtube. The Telly. The Big Screen. The Tube. If you recognize any of these terms, most likely you’ve watched the television while growing up, that electronic box with cables running behind it and sometimes is attached to a pair of antennae (aka rabbit ears). Today we are celebrating World Television Day, in honor of the TV. Proclaimed by The United Nations General Assembly back in December 1996 on this day, this day is to recognize the impact that the television has had on the world, covering many social and economic major issues and influencing many decisions in times of conflict and threats to peace and security. It is a source of information the reports locally, nationally, and worldwide, sometimes live. It is a place of entertainment that has become appointed time for family and friends for certain programs. It is a device that shows history in the making. We’ll be playing tracks from video games that feature the television: a cop finding the killer of his family, a teenage student drawn into another world, and another teenager saving the world with a monster and a prince. We’ve also got remixes to follow each track in the episode. Sit back in the chair or couch, reach for the remote, and turn up the volume…   World Television Day Lords and Ladies Compilation     Track Listing “Main Theme” – [Max Payne] – composed by Kartsy Hatakka, Kimmo Kajasto “Max Payne Theme (Synthwave Version)” – remixed by Welcometothe80sofficial “Backside of The TV” / “Studio Backlot” – [Persona 4] – composed by Shoji Meguro, lyrics by Reiko Tanaka, vocals by Shihoko Hirata “Persona 4 || “Backside of the TV” ” – remixed by Sleeping Forest, vocals by Sapphire & Khrys Williams, Max Boiko on horns, voices overs by Anthony Sardinha & Sapphire “TV World” – [deltarune] – composed by Toby Fox “TV World – Deltarune Chapter 3 || EPIC Hybrid Orchestral Remix” – remixed by Anton “Cloudjumper” Gustin   YouTube playlist Discord channel   Source

Yup, in the middle of the month, it’s our special episode of “On Stage Now” (and actually, the last one for this year until January next year), and this month’s musician is Noteblock. Noteblock (real name Evan) is a video game remixer and composer. He has been remixing since 2014 every other week. He has done solos and collabs with other musicians, like Theology, Lacey Johnson, and Vector_U. He has also composed for two video games, Mago and Undertale Yellow. He has appeared in several episodes, starting with 75 (Masters of VGM, Keiichi Suzuki), with his remix of “Sanctuary Guardians” from Earthbound, and then 83, 84, 86, 119, 125, 154, 186, and 196. Seriously, why did I take this long? But hopefully this makes up for it all. Enjoy these tracks…   Noteblock (YT, IG, X, TikTok, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, BC, SC, Merch)     Track Listing “”Working for Nook” Animal Crossing Remix” – [Animal Crossing] – composed by Yasuaki Iwata “”It’s Showtime!” Undertale Remix” – [Undertale] – composed by Toby Fox “”Grasswalk” Plants VS Zombies Remix” – [Plants vs. Zombies] – composed by Laura Shigihara “”Tetromino Crusher” Undertale/Tetris Mashup” – [Tetris/Undertale] – composed by Hirokazu “Hip” Tanaka, Yakov Prigozhy, Alexander N. Chernyavsky, Toby Fox “”Your Contract Has Expired” A Hat in Time Remix” – [A Hat In Time] – composed by Cameron Munoz “”Creative Exercise”  Mario Paint Remix” – [Mario Paint] – composed by Kazumi Totaka “”Battle Tower (Toby Fox)” Pokemon SW/SH Remix” – [Pokemon Sword and Shield] – composed by Toby Fox “”Mirror Temple (mirror magic mix)” Celeste Remix” – [Celeste] – composed by Lena Raine “It’s Pizza Time – Pizza Tower Remix” – [Pizza Tower] – composed by Mr. Sauceman “A Greater Asset to the Company – Lethal Company Remix” – [Lethal Company] – composed by Charlie Nesworthy Outro: “Balatro Remix” – [Balatro] – composed by LouisF, remixed by Noteblock   YouTube playlist Discord channel   Source

Every first Friday of November is “Love Your Lawyer”, a day dedicated to all the civil servants in suits that argue or defend for our rights to life, liberty, and property. It’s a time to show an appreciation for their work in and out of the courtroom, preparing and filing the paperwork, researching for precedence and evidence, and trying to sway the judge and jury in their favor. Whether you love them or despise them, lawyer are necessary in upholding our rights and privileges in accordance to the law. This week, we’ll be playing tracks from video games that have lawyers: a young defense attorney just hired, a former lawyer turned private investigator, and a female attorney drawn into a secret organization. We’ve also got remixes and arrangements with each track in the episode. Now, let’s all rise in the courtroom as the judge walks and brings the court in session…   “Love Your Lawyer Day” “Best Example of Opening Statement in Courtroom”     Track Listing Intro: “Best Example of Opening Statement in Courtroom”, clip from the movie “Philadelphia” “Trial” – [Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney] – composed by Naoto Tanaka “Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – OST Remake/Remix: Trial” “Random Fire” – [Judgment (Judge Eyes in Japan)] – composed by Hidenori Shoji “Judgement/JUDGE Eyes Remix | Random Fire ‘The All-Seeing Mix'” – remixed by gygkid “Mystery of Bakerlon” – [Tears of Themis] – composed by UUU (HOYO-MiX) “Mystery of Bakerlon/Tears of Themis Trailer BGM Piano Arrangement” – arranged by ChaconneScott   YouTube playlist Discord channel     Source

It’s spooky time, everyone! Halloween has arrived and we’re doing a proper celebration of an episode on Friday, instead of the week before the holiday. We’ll be playing tracks from MMORPGs (massively multiplayer online role-playing games) that have Halloween-themed events: a game based on MUDs (multi-user dungeons), a free game that has gone through several versions, and a cozy social game on an island. Of course, we’ve got remixes, remasters, and rearrangements with our original tracks. Enjoy the sounds of Halloween from these tracks as you survey your recent candy haul…   EverQuest 2 Nights of the Dead RuneScape – Halloween Event Animal Crossing Halloween     Track Listing “Faydark” – [EverQuest] – composed by Jay Barbeau “EverQuest Music (Remaster) – Kelethin (Greater Faydark)” – remastered by Bonk Bonkus “Lament for the Hallowed” – [RuneScape] – composed by Adam Bond “RuneScape 3 – Lament for the Hallowed (Rearrangement by Jordan MacNoe)” – rearranged by Jordan MacNoe “Animal Crossing New Horizon – Hallowen with Jack Theme” – [Animal Crossing: New Horizons] – composed by Yasuaki Iwata ” “Halloween” Animal Crossing Remix” – remixed by NoteBlock Outro: “Genshin Impact – Any Last Words? VIP (SARE) Remix” – composed by HOYO-MiX – remixed by SARE   YouTube playlist Discord channel     Source

Today, October 24th, Jet Grind Radio (first released in Japan as Jet Set Radio) was released in the North American regions for the Sega Dreamcast. It was an action, single-player platforming game that involved tagging over rival gang’s graffiti throughout Tokyo to regain territory, while avoiding other gang members and the authorities. You’ll also learn there’s a certain vinyl being sought as you’re helping another gang member find their friend. We’re playing some in-house tracks from the game and their remixes and arrangements, most from another soundtrack from another game within the series. Tighten your laces, check your paint can nozzles, and prepare to hear some awesome beats and melodies.   Jet Set Radio Fandom “The Radio Ham” Barsilence – “Jet Set Radio” (Episode 11)     Intro: “Humming the Bassline” BGM: “Moody’s Shuffle” Both tracks composed by Hideki Naganuma “Let Mom Sleep” – composed by Hidei Nagamnuma “Let Mom Sleep (No Sleep Remix)” – composed by Hideki Naganuma, from “Jet Set Radio Future” OST “Rock It On” – composed by Hideki Naganuma “Rock It On (D.S. Remix)” – composed by Hideki Naganuma, from “Jet Set Radio Future” OST “Everybody Jump Around” – composed by Richard Jacques “Everybody Jump Around [Arranged] – Richard Jacques – Jet Set Radio” – arranged by Nightmare Burger “Sweet Soul Brother” – composed by Hideki Naganuma “Sweet Soul Brother (B.B.Rights Mix)” – composed by Hideki Naganuma “Grace and Glory” – composed by Hideki Naganuma “Grace and Glory (B.B.M.X. Mix)” – composed by Hideki Naganuma, from “Jet Set Radio Future” OST Outro: “Jet Set Medley” – composed by Hidek Naganuma   YouTube playlist Discord channel   Source

It’s that time again for our… wait a minute. The end of the month is not here. Why? Because October 31st, Halloween, falls on a Friday, so I’ve decided to switch places so that I can do a proper Friday episode for Halloween. For this week, we’ve got our special episode of “On Stage Now”, featuring CG5. CG5 (real name Charlie Green) is a musical talent who sings, produces, and composes. While most of his works are covers and remixes of video game music, he also creates, with a little help from some collabs, original music inspired by video games. He was first featured in “Episode 36: Fall has arrived!”, with his remix of “Weird Autumn” with GameChops, and recently in “Episode 184: That Darn Cat (International Cat Day)”, singing an original composition for “Poppy Playtime: Chapter 3” titled “Sleep Well”. Currently, CG5 is traveling globally for his “Too Many Songs” Tour. Prepare to be impressed and mystified by the works of CG5…   CG5 (Personal Website, YouTube, FB, IG, TikTok, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, Pandora, Tidal, SC) “Too Many Songs” Global Tour     Track Listing “I WANT TO KNOW HOW!!!” (TheKingNappy & ShaddyPenguinn Remix) – [Pokemon Diamond/Pearl Soul Link] – composed by TheKingNappy “FNAF: Sister Location – Watch Your 6 (Trap Remix)” – [Five Nights at Freddy’s: Sister Location] – composed by Scott Cawthon “Scared of You” (ft. Tobuscus) – [Slenderman] – composed by Dolvondo “Masterpiece” (ft. B-Slick) – [Bendy and the Ink Machine] – composed by CG5, HalaGG “Phantom Dancing” – [Luigi’s Mansion] – composed by Dolvondo “Left Behind (FNAF Remix/Cover) [feat. DAGames, 8-BitRyan, Trickywi] – [Five Nights at Freddy’s] – composed by DAGames “Mommy’s Here” (with Elsie Lovelock, Nola Klop, Kathy-Chan) – [Poppy Playtime] – composed by CG5 “Children of the Machine” – [Bendy and the Dark Revival] – composed by CG5, lyrics by CG5 and DAGames “Freddy” (with MatPat and BlackGryph0n) – [Five Nights and Freddy’s] – composed by CG5, BlackGryph0n Outro: “Join Us For A Bite” – inspired by Five Nights at Freddy’s, composed by JT Music, covered by CG5   YouTube playlist Discord channel   Source

Today’s episode is a celebration of Team Fortress 2, released on October 10, 2007. It was a part of The Orange Box, which included Half-Life 2, Episodes 1 and 2 of HL2, and Portal. It was later ported to the Sony PlayStation 3 and later made as a standalone the following year for Microsoft Windows. Three years later, Team Fortress 2 became free-to-play. You’ll play as one of nine classes for either team RED or BLU, competing against the other team to bring the intelligence briefcase, capture the control point, or move or prevent the payload from reaching point B. Some classes, such as the Soldier, Heavy, and Pyro, dealt damage, while other classes provided support, such as the Engineer and the Medic. Some classes were specialized, like the Scout, the Sniper, and Spy. We’ll be playing several tracks from the game and their matching remixes. There’s also a small tribute to the Soldier’s VA, Rick May. “Mission begins in sixty seconds…”   Team Fortress 2 (Wikipedia) Team Fortress 2 Official Soundtrack (Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, Bandcamp, Deezer)     Track Listing All original tracks were composed by Mike Morasky and performed by the Valve Studio Orchestra Intro: “Main Theme” / “Team Fortress 2” BGM: “Playing With Danger” “Rocket Jump Waltz” “[TF2 Remix] SharaX – Rocket Jump Waltz” – remixed by SharaX “Faster Than a Speeding Bullet” “Team Fortress 2 – Faster Than A Speeding Bullet [Eurobeat Remix]” – remixed by Vandoorea “MEDIC!” “Medic! – team Fortress 2 | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate” – remixed by A_A_RonHD Outro: “Saluting The Fallen (Team Fortress 2 OST #330 || Metal Fortress Final Remix” – composed by Mike Morasky, remixed by Metal Fortress   YouTube playlist Discord channel   Source

Last week, I went to a meet-up being organized by one of my high school classmates, Eduardo. He wanted to have a gathering with family and friends before he started treatment for his cancer. It was a lively time at the pizza place, as people talked to each other and took selfies with their mobile devices. Overall, he was happy to see everyone who could attend, taking control of his life and dealing with cancer on his terms. For this week’s episode, I’ve decided to do a sort of dedication to him by playing tracks from his favorite video games: an uneasy peace between the Galactic Republic and the Sith Empire, the aftermath of the Death Star’s second destruction, and a Dark Knight seeking to save Gotham from Scarecrow. We’ve also got covers, remixes, and mashups to follow each track. Enjoy these tracks as I explain their significance to Eddie. Oh, and Eddie, I’ll see you next time…     Track Listing “Main Theme” / “Clash of Destiny” – [Star Wars: The Old Republic] – composed by Mark Griskey, Gordy Haab “Star Wars: The Old Republic Theme | Metal Cover” – covered by Anderson “Gameplay Trailer Music” – [Star Wars: Battlefront 2] – composed by John Williams “Star Wars: Battlefront II (OST) | METAL MASHUP” – remixed by Vincent Moretto “Fear Within” – [Batman: Arkham Knight] – composed by Nick Arundel “Batman: Arkham Knight – Fear Within [MUSIC REMIX]” – remixed by DoomnightK   YouTube playlist Discord channel   Source

The air is getting colder, the days are getting shorter, and that means September is almost over. That also means it’s time for our special episode of “On Stage Now”, where we feature a VGM cover or remix musician or group with some info and then play their repertoire of works. This month’s musician is Vincent Moretto, a guitarist and producer from France. He blends metal, cyberpunk, and video games in a way that pushes the volume to 11 and over. His videos of covers and remixes span over 10 years. Vincent has done a live performance during a gamescom event in 2016. He’s been featured in previous episodes (Ep 41, Ep 164, and Ep 186, Ep 190). This may seem like a small summary, but his list of works speak for themselves.   Vincent Moretto (YT, IG, X, TikTok, Spotify, Apple Music, Patreon)       Track Listing “World of Warcraft – Lich King Main Theme Cover” – [World of Warcraft] – composed by Russell Brower “Castlevania – Vampire Killer | METAL COVER” – [Castlevania] – composed by Kinuyo Yamashita “Diablo II – Tristam | METAL REMIX” – [Diablo II] – composed by Matt Uelmen “Warcraft II – Human Theme #4 | METAL REMIX” – [Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness] – composed by Glenn Stafford “Yakuza 0 – Pledge of Demon | METAL REMIX” – [Yakuza 0] – composed by Hidenori Shoji “Ace Combat 7 – Magic Spear | METAL REMIX” – [Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown] – composed by Ryo Watanabe “Ace Combat 7 – Anchorhead Raid | METAL REMIX” – [Ace Combat  7: Skies Unknown] – composed by Yusuke Yamauchi “Project Wingman – Showdown | METAL COVER” – [Project Wingman] – composed by Jose Pavli “Metal Gear Rising – Collective Consciousness | Cover” – [Metal Gear Rising] – composed by Jaime Christopherson “Metal Gear Rising – The Hot Wind Blowing | Cover” – [Metal Gear Rising] – composed by Jaime Christopherson “Tekken 8 – My Last Stand | METAL REMIX” – [Tekken 8] – composed by Robbie Wyckoff Outro: “Hivelord Theme but it’s Epic Metal (Helldivers 2)” – [Helldivers 2] – composed by Wilbert Roget II, covered by Vincent Moretto   YouTube playlist Discord channel     Source

Ahoy mates! It’s time to weigh anchor and set sail as we celebrate “International Talk Like a Pirate Day”, on September 19th. Nothing too complicated, other than tiring  your wind pipes. This day was created by two friends who, in the midst of shouting words of encouragement while playing racquetball, starting talking to each other as pirates. They decided to create a special day (on one of their ex-wife’s birthday) to speak with a Western Country accent, with a few “Arr”s and “Aye”s thrown in for measure. When they mentioned this special day to a popular humor columnist, who then published it in a newspaper, suddenly people started to talk like pirates on that day. It’s now a popular day for all to celebrate. For this week’s episode, we’ll be playing tracks from video games that have pirates: a promising lad who wishes to be a pirate, a privateer-turned-pirate who then becomes an assassin, and a former Yakuza member who decides to crew a bunch of pirates. Of course, we got covers and remixes to go along with these original tracks. Prepare yourself and your sea legs for a journey across the seas of melody…   International Talk Like a Pirate Day Pirate Glossary       Track Listing Intro and BGM: “Pirate’s Shanty” – by Worldwide Adventurers, from their album “Adventure Stories Volume II – Pirates” (Spotify, Amazon Music, Bandcamp, Soundcloud) “The Scumm Bar” – [The Secret of Monkey Island] – composed by Michael Z. Land “Scumm Bar Variations Reggae Mix – Secret of Monkey Island” – remixed by Modjoz Beats “Main Theme” – [Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag] – composed by Brian Tyler “Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag – Main Theme (Folk Cover)” – covered by Tangled Grove “Mad Dog” – [Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii] – composed by Hanada Keitaro “Mad Dog (Like a Dragon Pirate Yakuza) // Metal Cover” – covered by Vincent Moretto Outro: “Talk Like a Pirate Day” – by Tom Smith, from the album “And They Say I’ve Got Talent” (Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Bandcamp)   YouTube playlist Discord channel     Source

Sometimes a video game is so popular and hyped-up that it may cause the servers to crash: too many people trying to buy and too many players online at the same time. It’s frustrating, testing a player’s patience, taxing a computer’s CPU, and straining the Internet lines. The recent release of “Hollow Knight: Silksong” is proof of this Steam, one of the popular software distribution clients, has had its share of moments when their servers crashed. It’s not a bad thing; it just means their IT engineers and architects are working overtime. This week, in lieu of National Video Games Day, we’ll be playing tracks from video games that crashed Steam: a multiplayer co-op game between Terrorists and Counter-Terrorists, a futuristic punk having dual personalities, and a destined monkey man seeking the relics of Sun Wukong. Following each track will be its cover or remix. Enjoy these tracks… so long as they don’t crash the player.     “Counter Strike: Theme Song” – [Counter Strike 1.6] – composed by Zak Belica “Counter Strike 1.6 – Main Theme REMIX” – remixed by BoullDeer “The Rebel Path” – [Cyberpunk 2077] – composed by Marcin Przybylowicz, P.T. Adamczyk, Paul Leonard-Morgan “The Rebel Path (Cello Version)” – composed by Marcin Przybylowicz, P.T. Adamczyk, Paul Leonard-Morgan “Celestial Symphony” – [Black Myth: Wukong] – composed by 8082 Audio “Black Myth: Wukong – Celestial Symphony – Metal Version” – covered by Lame Genie   YouTube playlist Discord channel   Source

Today we are celebrating the Japanese release of River City Girls! If you played River City Ransom on the Nintendo Entertainment System, then you’ll enjoy this beat’em up brawler as it follows two friends, Kyoko and Misako, travelling through the city find their boyfriends, Kunio and Riki. It’s a simple matter of smashing the buttons to beat down your enemies and bosses, but you can also learn some new moves that will give you an advantage. You can also eat food to increase your stats, just like in RCR. The graphics may be pixelated but the aesthetics are updated and detailed. And man, that soundtracks bangs! We’ll be listening to several tracks from the game, along with some covers and arrangements. Stretch your arms and legs and crack your knuckles, as you prepare to fight your way from the classroom to the office room!     Track Listing Intro: “We’re the River City Girls (Intro)” – composed by NateWantstoBattle, vocals by Christina Vee “Bully” – composed by Megan McDuffee “Bully [8-bit] – River City Girls” – arranged by ardklaw “Knock Out” – composed by Megan McDuffee “Knock Out – River City METAL GUITAR COVER || MaximumGuitar” – covered by MaximumGuitar “Fancy Fight” – composed by Megan McDuffee “River City Girls OST – Fancy Fight Cover” – covered by Gregory Minakov Outro: “River City Girls Remix | “River City Girl Swag”” – remixed by Bzaafied the Yatagarasu   YouTube channel Discord channel     Source