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| 151 - Slay the Princess with Composer Brandon Boone | 30 Dec 2024 | 01:33:41 | |
WARNING: This episode contains major spoilers for Slay the Princess, so listen at your own risk if you have not yet played the game! Every now and again at Rhythm Encounter, we have the chance to bring on a special musical guest. For today’s episode, RPGFan Music editor Patrick Gann sits down with Brandon Boone, composer for the indie visual novel hit Slay the Princess. The interview includes Brandon’s insights and reflections on the process of building the game’s score from the ground up, then expanding the soundtrack for its newer form, The Pristine Cut. Brandon also provides some interesting background information on how he got his start in music, his ties to studio Black Tabby Games (Abby Howard & Tony Howard-Arias), and his recent win at the World Soundtrack Awards! Featuring: Patrick Gann, Brandon Boone, Mike Salbato; Edited by Jonathan Logan Tracklist Album links for places to buy, stream, and more are available in our post on RPGFan. Get in Touch: | |||
| 150 - Name That (RPG) Tune | 21 Dec 2024 | 01:48:46 | |
Retro Encounter can't be the only one making quiz show episodes. Rhythm Encounter had to get in on the action to celebrate our 150th episode milestone! Which of course means making our contestants identify songs, composers, and more across five themed rounds. Who will triumph? Feel free to play along too and see how you do! We had enough fun with this one that we don't want to wait another 150 episodes to bring it back. But for now, put your quiz show hats on (those are a thing, right?), make some guesses, and ring in 150 episodes with us! Featuring: Mike Salbato, Patrick Gann, Hilary Andreff, Gio Castillo; Edited by Jonathan Logan
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| 141 - Best PSP RPG Music | 12 Aug 2024 | 01:37:30 | |
Part two of our handheld RPG music celebration continues — and concludes — today! Last time, we brought you some of our favorite tracks from Nintendo DS RPGs, and this time we talk about the DS' competition, the Sony PSP. The PSP was a haven for RPGs, especially considering its support of playing PSOne/PSN titles. From a surprise track by Nobuo Uematsu, beautiful vocal tracks, to the second and last Mega Man Legends title, we have a great lineup today. Let us know what some of your favorite PSP music is! Featuring: Mike Salbato, Patrick Gann, Audra Bowling, Gio Castillo; Edited by Paul Dennis Tracklist Snowy Jungle Written in the Stars Extra Gurumin
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| 51 - The Yasunori Mitsuda Episode | 07 Sep 2020 | 01:07:18 | |
To kick off what is essentially a new season of Rhythm Encounter, I enlisted proofreader and music aficionado Hilary Andreff along with musician Chris Porter to talk about one of our favorite composers, the baddest and coolest around, Yasunori Mitsuda. The result is an episode with an impressive musical range, fun discussion, and some great surprises. Listen to the episode and check out the time-stamped tracklist and related links for each album below, including links to our reviews and places to buy/stream the music. One thing to note for fans of the show: We know that in the past we rarely kept the show to a schedule, but with a renewed focus and tighter episodes, we will be adhering to a bi-weekly schedule now, so you can enjoy this episode with confidence that the next one will be ready for you later this month! We appreciate your patience, and hope you enjoy listening to Rhythm Encounter as much as we enjoy recording them! It's good to be back. Featuring: Mike Salbato, Hilary Andreff, Chris Porter; Edited by Mike Salbato Tracklist Bonus Background Tracks Links for this episode Get in Touch: Album Links Buy: Final Fantasy XV OST Vol. 2 Buy: Stream: Re:volvers8 Original Soundtrack Buy: Stream: Shadow Hearts OST Buy: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 OST (Xenogears) CREID Yasunori Mitsuda & Millennial Fair Buy: Chrono Orchestra Arrangement Box Buy: Note: Some links above are affiliate links. | |||
| 50 - Hazem Hawash and Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom | 29 Jul 2017 | 00:40:23 | |
Note: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 33, as reflected in the audio. Don't worry, you're not missing anything! Many years later after a very successful Kickstarter campaign, Enigami brings to life Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom, a magical world of vivid sceneries and wonderful, alluring music. Creator and composer, Hazem Hawash, alongside his dedicated team, pored a great deal of love into Shiness, so it was only right to bring in Hazem to chat about this lovely game and its shining soundtrack. Enjoy the chat, dear readers! Featuring: Marcos Gaspar, Hazem Hawash Links for this episode: Get in Touch: | |||
| 49 - Mustin and Psychokinetic | 07 Jul 2017 | 00:41:35 | |
Note: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 32, as reflected in the audio. Don't worry, you're not missing anything! It's safe to say that EarthBound has a lot of fans, and that includes us at RPG...Fan. Bad jokes aside, where there are fans, there's often a demand for quality arrangements of classic RPG music. Mustin, of Mustin Enterprises (formerly OneUp Studios), and a group of excellent remix producers collectively known as Bad Dudes have provided just that for EarthBound fans with Psychokinetic. Join us as we chat with Mustin about the album and the timelessness of EarthBound. Featuring: Marcos Gaspar, Mustin Links for this episode: Get in Touch: | |||
| 48 - Braxton Burks on Johto Legends | 02 Jun 2017 | 00:33:31 | |
Note: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 31, as reflected in the audio. Don't worry, you're not missing anything! Are you a Pokémon fan? Have you always wanted to hear an orchestral arrangement of the music from Pokémon Gold & Silver? Well, you're in luck, because such an album is currently in the works, courtesy of Materia Collective! Join Marcos as he chats with Braxton Burks, the creative mind behind this exciting new arrangement! Featuring: Marcos Gaspar, Braxton Burks Get in Touch: | |||
| 47 - Interlude: Persona 5 | 02 Apr 2017 | 00:37:17 | |
Our third interlude is all about the music of Persona 5! With the long-awaited RPG just around the corner, we thought it would be a special treat to share some selections from the amazing soundtrack this time around. So grab your masks and get ready to steal some hearts! Also, on a housekeeping note, Rhythm Encounter is going through a period of transition at the moment. As such, we're going to be on hiatus for a bit while we get things sorted. We hope you can bear with us during this time, and we'll let you know as soon as we're back in action! Featuring: Caitlin Argyros, Mike Salbato, Marcos Gaspar; Edited by Mike Salbato Links for this episode: Get in Touch: | |||
| 46 - Music of the Year 2016: Final Movement | 28 Feb 2017 | 01:34:30 | |
The final movement of Rhythm Encounter's Music of the Year 2016 extravaganza is upon us. In true MOTY tradition, that means this episode is where we, your hosts, get to share with you some of our favorite music from the past year. We've got music from big names like Final Fantasy and Pokémon to indie titles like VA-11 HALL-A, and we even have some choice arrangements to delight you with as well. So sit back and enjoy one last hurrah as Music of the Year 2016 on Rhythm Encounter comes to a close. Featuring: Caitlin Argyros, Mike Salbato, Marcos Gaspar Links for this episode: Get in Touch: | |||
| 45 - Music of the Year 2016: Second Movement | 27 Feb 2017 | 01:13:05 | |
If you're looking for more Music of the Year goodness, look no further than our second exceptional movement on Rhythm Encounter. On this episode, two longtime friends of the show, Michael Cunningham from RPGamer and Don Kotowski from Video Game Music Online, join us to share their favorite music from 2016. Featuring: Caitlin Argyros, Michael Cunningham, Don Kotowski Links for this episode: Get in Touch: | |||
| 44 - Music of the Year 2016: First Movement | 25 Feb 2017 | 01:21:42 | |
What's that in the sky? It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's Music of the Year 2016 on Rhythm Encounter! This year we've trimmed the fat a little to make each of our three MOTY podcasts a little easier to digest. Our first episode kicks things off with a few of our dedicated staff members sharing their favorite musical selections from 2016. Take a listen and you may just be able to remember the year fondly after all! Featuring: Caitlin Argyros, Peter Triezenberg, Robert Fenner Links for this episode: Get in Touch: | |||
| 43 - Interlude: Deus Ex, Final Fantasy, Atelier, and Pokémon | 20 Jan 2017 | 00:37:11 | |
In our second interlude, we check out music from the latest Deus Ex, the cutest little Final Fantasy out there, and the most recent entries in the venerable Atelier and Pokémon series. Join us for a short and sweet look at some excellent, recently released music! Featuring: Caitlin Argyros, Mike Salbato, Marcos Gaspar; Edited by Mike Salbato Links for this episode: Get in Touch: | |||
| 42 - Evil Etudes | 30 Dec 2016 | 01:43:02 | |
Note: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 30, as reflected in the audio. Don't worry, you're not missing anything! Love 'em or hate 'em, an RPG just isn't the same without a good villain. And every good villain needs a good theme song. On this episode of Rhythm Encounter, we explore some choice themes for evil empires and the bad guys who run them. Take a walk on the dark side with us, and don't forget to bring your doomsday weapon, ancient magic, or trained monster of choice! Featuring: Caitlin Argyros, Marcos Gaspar, Peter Triezenberg Links for this episode: Get in Touch: | |||
| 140 - Best Nintendo DS RPG Music | 31 Jul 2024 | 01:53:29 | |
It's a handheld celebration! We had so much fun with our Game Boy Advance music episode last fall, we're back for two more handheld episodes, starting with the Nintendo DS! Nintendo's little experimental handheld made waves upon its announcement, and once the dust settled on many gimmicky titles, some great games made their way into our hearts. And as you'll hear today, some great music as well, featuring the likes of Hitoshi Sakimoto, Michiru Yamane, Yasunori Mistuda, and more. Give it a listen and come back for the next one too, where we'll be discussing PSP music! Featuring: Mike Salbato, Michael Sollosi, Patrick Gann, Gio Castillo; Edited by Paul Dennis Links for this episode Tracklist A Good Mana Is Hard to Find Darkness and Soul DS I'm not gonna spend my life being a color.
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| 41 - Interlude: Falcom, Sakuraba, Final Fantasy Greats | 20 Nov 2016 | 00:35:06 | |
In our very first Interlude, we test the waters with music from Falcom, Motoi Sakuraba, and a bevy of Final Fantasy greats. Join us as we discuss these recent releases in our new Interlude format! Featuring: Caitlin Argyros, Mike Salbato, Marcos Gaspar Links for this episode: Get in Touch: | |||
| 40 - Back to School | 06 Nov 2016 | 01:50:54 | |
Note: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 29, as reflected in the audio. Don't worry, you're not missing anything! A new school year is upon us, and it brings with it countless hours of reading, classwork, and exams. But never fear! Rhythm Encounter is here with a collection of music perfect for the new scholastic year. Whether it's soothing music to listen to while studying, or tunes that remind us of our days in the classroom, Caitlin, Mike, and guest hosts Marcos and Peter bring a little something of everything to this RPGFan cram session. Featuring: Caitlin Argyros, Mike Salbato, Marcos Gaspar, Peter Triezenberg, special appearance by Moe the Cat Links for this episode: Get in Touch: | |||
| 39 - Interview: Materia Collective on Hero of Time | 28 Oct 2016 | 00:26:29 | |
The amazing group of musicians known as Materia Collective are working on a new orchestral album featuring music from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and Rhythm Encounter has the exclusive scoop! Join Marcos as he chats with Eric Buchholz and Sebastian Wolff about this exciting new arrangement! Featuring: Marcos Gaspar, Eric Buchholz, Sebastian Wolff Links for this episode: Get in Touch: | |||
| 38 - Strange Wilderness | 01 Oct 2016 | 01:42:34 | |
Note: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 28, as reflected in the audio. Don't worry, you're not missing anything! Featuring: Caitlin Argyros, Mike Salbato, Alana Hagues Links for this episode: Get in Touch: | |||
| 37 - Foliage Ocean in St. Louis | 25 Aug 2016 | 02:07:54 | |
Note: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 27, as reflected in the audio. Don't worry, you're not missing anything! Forests are an interesting mainstay in RPGs today. So many games have them and there are so many different types. The music accompanying these locales is just as varied, giving us bright, happy forests; dark and sinister jungles; and mystical yet mysterious woodlands (to name just a few). Join Caitlin, Mike, and returning guest Stephanie Sybydlo as they explore the music of some of the best RPG forests out there! Featuring: Caitlin Argyros, Mike Salbato, Stephanie Sybydlo Links for this episode: Get in Touch: | |||
| 36 - Bends of Time | 01 May 2016 | 01:48:22 | |
Note: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 26, as reflected in the audio. Don't worry, you're not missing anything! We're a little late in celebrating the 20th and 15th anniversaries of Chrono Trigger and Chrono Cross, but alas, we can't travel back in time to bring it out sooner...or can we? Kidding aside, the music of Chrono Trigger and Chrono Cross is special to many RPG fans, and we at Rhythm Encounter are no exception. In addition to music from the original soundtracks, we also have selections from some of the fantastic arrangement albums that were released in celebration of these anniversaries. We also asked RPGFan Editor Emeritus Liz Maas, a fellow Chrono lover, to join us and share some of her favorite music, so there's a lot to love in this episode! Featuring: Caitlin Argyros, Mike Salbato, Liz Maas Links for this episode: Get in Touch: | |||
| 35 - Music of the Year 2015 - Final Movement | 17 Feb 2016 | 02:01:34 | |
It's our Music of the Year finale on Rhythm Encounter, which means it's time for your intrepid hosts to share their favorite music from 2015. We've got picks from some of the biggest games of the year, as well as indie gems and new arrangements of some classic themes, so tune in and enjoy! Once again, this finale episode features a host of bonus music played in the background, and while we don't discuss them during the episode, we listed each of these songs in a bonus tracklist to identify what's what. Featuring: Stephen Meyerink, Caitlin Argyros, Mike Salbato Links for this episode: Get in Touch: | |||
| 34 - Music of the Year 2015 - Second Movement | 15 Feb 2016 | 02:12:14 | |
Every year, we invite some special guests from outside RPGFan to join us for Music of the Year. For 2015, we've dedicated an entire episode just for them. Welcome back friends of the show Jayson Napolitano (Scarlet Moon Productions), Michael Cunningham (RPGamer), and Don Kotowski (VGMOnline)! They've brought some unexpected and undeniably catchy picks from 2015 to share with the RPGFan nation, so tune in and enjoy! Featuring: Stephen Meyerink, Caitlin Argyros, Mike Salbato, Jayson Napolitano, Michael "Mac" Cunningham, Don Kotowski Links for this episode: Get in Touch: | |||
| 33 - Music of the Year 2015 - First Movement | 14 Feb 2016 | 01:41:59 | |
It's the most wonderful time of the year! No, not Christmas. It's Music of the Year again on Rhythm Encounter, and in keeping with tradition, we have a trio of episodes chock full of guests and awesome tunes from 2015. Starting things out with a bang are some truly swell selections from our very own Peter Triezenberg, Mike Sollosi, and Marcos Gaspar! Featuring: Stephen Meyerink, Caitlin Argyros, Mike Salbato, Peter Triezenberg, Michael Sollosi, Marcos Gaspar Links for this episode: Get in Touch: | |||
| 32 - Terminus Est | 30 Dec 2015 | 03:12:09 | |
Note: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 25, as reflected in the audio. Don't worry, you're not missing anything! It's been a long road, but Rhythm Encounter has finally reached the final boss in our miniseries on battle themes! The regular crew is joined by the awesome and social media savvy Stephanie Sybydlo as we listen to some choice music while saving the world (and sometimes, the galaxy too). We fight evil space aliens, would-be gods, and even the occasional primal in our quest to play amazing final boss tunes, and our recent music selection isn't too shabby either. Featuring: Stephen Meyerink, Caitlin Argyros, Mike Salbato, Stephanie Sybydlo Links for this episode: Get in Touch: | |||
| 139 - Indie RPG Music Spotlight | 15 Jul 2024 | 01:40:53 | |
The indie RPG scene is ever expanding, and while indie RPG music makes its way into many a Rhythm Encounter episode, we wanted to make an episode just about celebrating the music from indie devs. We enjoyed it so much, we may even make this a regularly recurring topic! But, for now, come journey through a wide variety of music from some of our favorite indie games, showcasing many types of instruments, vocals, and musical stylings! Featuring: Mike Salbato, Audra Bowling, Lucas Greene, Neal Chandran; Edited by Paul Dennis Tracklist French Quarter Connection and Memories Airborne Adventure 1:36:24 - Lucas' Bonus Track!
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| 31 - Those Who Fight Further | 04 Nov 2015 | 01:59:52 | |
Note: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 24, as reflected in the audio. Don't worry, you're not missing anything! The Rhythm Encounter crew are taking on big, bad bosses in our second of three episodes devoted to battle themes. Stephen lets the SNES live again with some lesser known picks, Caitlin has an uncontrollable love for crazy piano and strings, and Mike brings some explosively awesome tracks to round out the show. Don't miss our recent music section, which is awesome as always! Featuring: Stephen Meyerink, Caitlin Argyros, Mike Salbato Links for this episode: Get in Touch: | |||
| 30 - Those Who Fight | 17 Oct 2015 | 01:21:03 | |
Note: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 23, as reflected in the audio. Don't worry, you're not missing anything! Rhythm Encounter presents a trio of episodes devoted to battle music and we're kicking things off with regular battle themes! We've got some things old and some things new, some things well known and others more obscure. So join us for an hour (and change) of the music we love to fight bad guys and the occasional woodland creature with. Featuring: Stephen Meyerink, Caitlin Argyros, Mike Salbato Links for this episode: Get in Touch: | |||
| 29 - Casual Fundays | 10 Oct 2015 | 01:15:52 | |
Note: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 22.9 (yes, really), as reflected in the audio. Don't worry, you're not missing anything! While Stephen gets settled in Japan, Caitlin and Mike are joined by the always awesome Marcos Gaspar to present a special, express episode of casual themes. Whether it's chilling in outer space, grabbing a pint at the local tavern, or chatting with a friendly, weapon-selling bear, we've got tunes to suit just about every relaxation need. So sit back, kick your feet up, and casually welcome the fall with Rhythm Encounter! Featuring: Caitlin Argyros, Mike Salbato, Marcos Gaspar Links for this episode: Get in Touch: | |||
| 28 - Quack Pack: An Interview with HyperDuck SoundWorks | 09 Jun 2015 | 00:48:20 | |
Note: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 22, as reflected in the audio. Don't worry, you're not missing anything! Following in the hallowed footsteps of other awesome shows about ducks, Rhythm Encounter brings you its first interview podcast of 2015 with a discussion featuring the talented Irish composer duo HyperDuck SoundWorks. Chris Geehan and Dan Byrne-McCullough talk about their beginnings, their inspirations, the soundscape of the 1980s, and the best song in Mega Man X with Stephen and Mike 2. The HyperDuck fellows also break down their work on Dust: An Elysian Tail and Penny Arcade's On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 4, and preview some music from the upcoming Cosmic Star Heroine. Featuring: Stephen Meyerink, Michael Sollosi, Chris Geehan, Dan Byrne-McCullough Links for this episode: Get in Touch: | |||
| 27 - Planes, Trains, and Chocobos | 16 May 2015 | 01:36:54 | |
Note: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 21, as reflected in the audio. Don't worry, you're not missing anything! After a well-deserved break following our Music of the Year mega feature, Rhythm Encounter is back! This time we're talking about travel themes, from airships to giant mechs to all-powerful gods. Stephen flexes his music muscles with some classic ship themes, Caitlin gets really moved by some of her oldest and newest favorites, and Mike squeezes some clever picks into this jam-packed episode. Our recent music section is also supersized to give you that much more awesome to listen to, featuring tunes from Final Fantasy, Xenoblade, and Okami. Featuring: Stephen Meyerink, Caitlin Argyros, Mike Salbato
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| 26 - Music of the Year 2014 - Final Movement | 05 Apr 2015 | 04:36:34 | |
The grand finale of our Music of the Year podcast extravaganza features music selected by your intrepid Rhythm Encounter hosts and tunes requested by you, our faithful and awesome listeners. There's truly something for everyone here, with music from the classics, more recent releases, and even some rare games you probably have never heard of all getting their moment in the spotlight. Featuring: Stephen Meyerink, Caitlin Argyros, Mike Salbato, John Tucker, Robert Steinman... and you! Links for this episode: Get in Touch: | |||
| 25 - Music of the Year 2014 - Second Movement | 02 Apr 2015 | 04:45:19 | |
Music of the Year 2014 continues on Rhythm Encounter with even more guests and, you guessed it, more music! We thought about simply playing the rest of Dragon Age: Inquisition and Persona Q and calling it a night, but ended up throwing in some Square Enix and indie tunes for variety's sake. And be sure not to miss our very special guests, including Don Kotowski of Game Music Online, Kim Wallace of GameInformer, and Emily Reese of Minnesota Public Radio/Top Score Podcast! Featuring: Stephen Meyerink, Caitlin Argyros, Mike Salbato, Don Kotowski, Pat Gann, Marcos Gaspar, Davi Tesnovich, Peter Triezenberg, Kimberley Wallace, Emily Reese Links for this episode: Get in Touch: | |||
| 24 - Music of the Year 2014 - First Movement | 30 Mar 2015 | 04:45:34 | |
We may be well into 2015, but on Rhythm Encounter it's never too late to talk about our favorite music from the past year. We've got a full party of hosts and special guests, and so much awesome music to discuss that we couldn't fit it into just one episode. Join us for part one of a trilogy of episodes devoted to RPGFan's Music of the Year 2014! Special Note: Due to an unforeseen technical error, you may hear a higher than normal amount of background audio interference in this episode. We apologize for this unfortunate situation, but hope that our sparkling conversation shines through regardless! Featuring: Stephen Meyerink, Caitlin Argyros, Mike Salbato, Derek Heemsbergen, Rob Steinman, Zack Reese, Michael A. Cunningham, Michael Sollosi, Jayson Napolitano Links for this episode: Get in Touch: | |||
| 23 - Winter Warmer | 13 Feb 2015 | 01:55:33 | |
Note: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 20, as reflected in the audio. Don't worry, you're not missing anything! Rhythm Encounter rings in the new year with an episode of chill tunes to warm up with. Stephen's got Etrian Odyssey (or at least series composer Yuzo Koshiro) on the brain, Caitlin rebels with a few unconventional picks, and Mike serves up some classic snowy tunes to round things out. As always, we also listen to some cool tracks from albums recently reviewed on RPGFan. Featuring: Stephen Meyerink, Caitlin Argyros, Mike Salbato Links for this episode: Get in Touch: | |||
| 22 - String Quartet: An Interview with Taylor Davis | 10 Dec 2014 | 00:51:03 | |
Note: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 19, as reflected in the audio. Don't worry, you're not missing anything! Surprise, podcast listeners! Bet you thought we were done with interviews for the year. Well, Mike still needed to get his fanboy on, so we got a hold of one of his favorite musicians, the talented violinist Taylor Davis. Tune in as we find out how Taylor got her start, how she develops her music, and-- most importantly-- what her favorite RPG soundtrack is. We also listen to some of Taylor's beautiful arrangements and original pieces, so make sure your ears can handle all the awesome. Featuring: Stephen Meyerink, Caitlin Argyros, Mike Salbato, Taylor Davis Links for this episode:
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| 138 - City Poppin' | 02 Jul 2024 | 01:49:46 | |
Almost exactly a year ago, we published a fun episode on jazz and funk RPG music. Today we are back with a spiritual sequel, talking about jazz, funk, but especially city pop. All our tracks in this episode represent one or more of these genres, but all are excellent listens. So sit back and listen to some great tunes from the likes of Shin Megami Tensei NINE, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, space casinos, jazz-loving parents, and much more! Featuring: Mike Salbato, Hilary Andreff, Gio Castillo, Tin Manuel; Edited by Paul Dennis
Tracklist Neon City Block Casino Block Contemporary Block Album links for places to buy, stream, and more are available in our post on RPGFan. Get in Touch: | |||
| 21 - Theme Park | 24 Nov 2014 | 01:52:35 | |
Note: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 18, as reflected in the audio. Don't worry, you're not missing anything! It's all about characters on this episode of Rhythm Encounter, and I'm not just talking about our colorful cast of charismatic hosts. Join us as we discuss some of our favorite character themes from RPGs both well-known and not-so-well-known. Featuring spiky-haired kids with Disney characters for friends (I'm sure you all know who picked that one), cursed princesses who hide in the shadows, one-eyed pirates piloting giant mechs, and plenty of other interesting personalities. Also, delight in some excellent new music, including tracks from the recently released Terra Battle and the eagerly anticipated Final Fantasy XV! Featuring: Stephen Meyerink, Caitlin Argyros, Mike Salbato Links for this episode: Get in Touch: | |||
| 20 - New Beginnings | 09 Oct 2014 | 01:58:16 | |
Note: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 17, as reflected in the audio. Don't worry, you're not missing anything! We're shaking things up a little in this episode of Rhythm Encounter with a new host, a (slightly) different approach to recent music, and a lot of "new game" tunes. We search RPGs both new and old, Japanese and Western for some of the finest tracks to start a fifty-hour quest with, from title screens to opening cutscenes to battle music. Stephen has a thing for vocal themes, new host Caitlin Argyros passes the rigorous Rhythm Encounter exam, and show regular Mike Salbato pays homage to the wonderful sounds of the SNES. Join us for a lot of feels, a huge helping of nostalgia, and the chance to hear Stephen rendered speechless (on several occasions) due to awesome music. And do note that we've now included timestamps on every track, for your listening convenience! Featuring: Stephen Meyerink, Caitlin Argyros, Mike Salbato Links for this episode: Get in Touch: | |||
| 19 - Schmoozin' with Schafianski | 22 Aug 2014 | 00:47:29 | |
Note: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 16, as reflected in the audio. Don't worry, you're not missing anything! Rhythm Encounter takes a break from the usual schmoozin' to schmooze with a special guest: Sean Schafianski, the man behind the curtain that is Video Game Music Remastered. I was able to pronounce his name right on the first try. Do I get a special prize? Whether you can say it or not, listener, you'll still want to tune in to the latest episode of Rhythm Encounter to hear our interview with Sean Schafianski, the talented arranger behind VGM Remastered. Sean's covers of beloved games like Final Fantasy VI, Chrono Trigger, NieR, and more will delight your ears. Featuring: Stephen Meyerink, Derek Heemsbergen, Sean Schafianski Links for this episode: Get in Touch: | |||
| 18 - Hometown | 01 Aug 2014 | 01:49:02 | |
Note: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 15, as reflected in the audio. Don't worry, you're not missing anything! In the spirit of travel, Stephen takes the Rhythm Encounter ship on a trek through some of our most beloved town themes. Listen as the team gets wild with Wild ARMs, toughens up with some Brave Fencer Musashi, grins hard with Grinsia, and commits original sin with Divinity: Original Sin, among many other exciting highlights! Derek, not with us due to a freak dogsledding accident abroad, is covered for by Mike Salbato and newcomer Caitlin Argyros! Featuring: Stephen Meyerink, Mike Salbato, Caitlin Argyros Links for this episode: Get in Touch: | |||
| 17 - Inn Vogue | 03 Jul 2014 | 02:01:13 | |
Note: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 14, as reflected in the audio. Don't worry, you're not missing anything! Don't just sleep there, let's get to it. Grab a pillow, there's nothing to it. The latest and laziest episode of Rhythm Encounter features a bevy of sleepy, gentle, relaxing RPG melodies. We bring you some of our favorite picks across a smattering of beloved games, from the tranquil world of Mana to the dark ambiance of Koudelka. And it wouldn't be an episode of Rhythm Encounter without Stephen including something from Yoko Shimomura and Derek fawning over Xenoblade Chronicles. Thankfully, guest Mike Salbato appears again to knock some sense into us and diversify the lineup. Keep those ears peeled (if such a thing is possible, although it sounds very painful) for the inn and/or resting jingles from classic RPGs that we've sprinkled throughout the episode, too-- and make sure to listen all the way to the end, because we're running a contest regarding those inn jingles which could net you free music! Featuring: Stephen Meyerink, Derek Heemsbergen, Mike Salbato Links for this episode: Get in Touch: | |||
| 16 - Do Androids Dream of Electric Chocobos? | 24 May 2014 | 01:57:31 | |
Note: We had to re-number our episodes several years after publishing. This was originally Episode 13, as reflected in the audio. Don't worry, you're not missing anything! We're back! The dystopian future that is 2014 opens (a little late, as always) with our favorite tunes from our favorite science fiction games. We enlisted the aid of veteran RPGFanner John Tucker to seek out some of our favorite spacey, roboty, occasionally bound-to-the-earth tunes, so be sure to check out the latest and greatest Rhythm Encounter for all the delicious musical action! Featuring: Stephen Meyerink, Derek Heemsbergen, John Tucker Links for this episode: Get in Touch: | |||
| 15 - Music of the Year 2013 - Final Movement | 16 Mar 2014 | 02:03:15 | |
Closing off our coverage of the grand year that was 2013, we turn our ears to the music YOU most wanted to hear. Join the Rhythm Encounter crew (plus two) as we listen to absolutely anything you told us to, even if it wasn't from 2013! Blue Dragon, Sen no Kiseki, Baten Kaitos, Might and Magic—the mix here is crazy, so be sure to listen in! Featuring: Stephen Meyerink, Derek Heemsbergen, Mike Salbato, Brian Tomlinson Links for this episode: Get in Touch: | |||
| 14 - Music of the Year 2013 - Second Movement | 13 Mar 2014 | 02:18:44 | |
The Rhythm Encounter Strikes Back! Music of the Year 2013 continues as Stephen, Derek, and a gaggle (though this time, a different gaggle) of guests as they explore the best tunes that last year had to offer. Rogues leave legacies, Minotaurs smash faces, Derek goes Welsh, and Stephen doubles down on two of his favorite series in part two of the madness, featuring a decidedly non-Hollow Rob Steinman and fresh faced newbie editor Brian Tomlinson! Featuring: Stephen Meyerink, Derek Heemsbergen, Mike Salbato, Rob Steinman, Brian Tomlinson Links for this episode: Get in Touch: | |||
| 13 - Music of the Year 2013 - First Movement | 10 Mar 2014 | 02:32:26 | |
You might think it's a bit late to be talking "best of 2013," but we believe in doing things with style, and took the time to do just that!. Join Stephen, Derek, and a gaggle of guests as they explore the best tunes that last year had to offer. We had so much to listen to and quite a lot to say about it that we're splitting the celebration into three parts, so be sure to join us for part one of the extravaganza, featuring Michael "Mac" Cunningham of RPGamer and Don Kotowski of Square Enix Music Online! Featuring: Stephen Meyerink, Derek Heemsbergen, Mike Salbato, John Tucker, Don Kotowski, Michael A. Cunningham Links for this episode: Get in Touch: | |||
| 12 - Red-Letter Date | 20 Jan 2014 | 02:56:23 | |
It's about time. The Rhythm Encounter crew comes back to the future with editor Mike Salbato and more Back to the Future references than you can shake a flux capacitor at. Gates will open, FATE will be challenged, the Triforce will be protected, and time will kompressed before you make it to the end of our bigggest episode ever, so be sure to tune in and start thinking fourth-dimensionally... unless you've got a real problem with that. Featuring: Stephen Meyerink, Derek Heemsbergen, Mike Salbato Links for this episode: Get in Touch: | |||
| 137 - Pirates Ahoy! | 18 Jun 2024 | 01:15:25 | |
Avast, ye scurvy dogs! This here episode of Rhythm Encounter be now the property of RPG Pirates. (Note: episode actually contains only a minimal amount of pirate speak.) Join the crew with Captain Hilary, Audra "Quick Draw" Bowling, "Gemstone" Jim Turner, and Kyle "Feat of Strength" Cantelon as they plunder the very best of RPG pirate themes from across the vast sea of game music within our coverage. There are pirate tunes for every mood, so listen now or prepare to say hello to the briny depths. Featuring: Hilary Andreff, Audra Bowling, Kyle Cantelon, Jimmy Turner; Edited by Mike Salbato
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| 11 - Pumpkin Spice | 27 Oct 2013 | 02:08:03 | |
It's in your coffee, it's in your candles, and now it's in your favorite RPG music podcast. We hope you enjoyed the fun, chatty atmosphere of our last episode, because this one's going to take you to some darker places. Pumpkin Spice is the flavor of the season, and we decided to pay tribute to the months of orange and gold by featuring some of the best music to accompany your autumnal adventures or Halloween playlist. Our picks range from warm and welcoming to cold and foreboding, making this episode wonderfully evocative for those cool October nights. Oh, and we apologize in advance for the nightmare fuel near the end of the episode…. or do we? Of note is a special arrangement of the Rhythm Encounter theme music, making its debut in this episode courtesy of Sean Schafianski (@VGMRemastered on Twitter). We recently reviewed his Final Fantasy VII Remastered Tracks Vol. 1 album, and we've got more coverage of his music coming soon. Thanks for making us sound great, Sean! As always, we welcome any feedback you may have, including topic suggestions, track requests, or ideas for how we can improve. (We also love fanmail! Hint hint.) Featuring: Stephen Meyerink, Derek Heemsbergen, Kyle E. Miller Links for this episode: Get in Touch: | |||
| 10 - Falcom Tomfoolery | 07 Oct 2013 | 02:48:49 | |
If you've ever had even a passing interest in Falcom (developers of the Ys and Legend of Heroes: Sora no Kiseki/Trails in the Sky series, among many others), you'll definitely want to tune in to Episode 10 of Rhythm Encounter. What, exactly, is a "Vantage Master?" Is there a connection between Zwei!!, Zwei 2, and Nayuta no Kiseki? Why aren't there any dinosaurs in Dinosaur Resurrection? This episode of Rhythm Encounter features a lengthy discussion surrounding the music and games of Falcom, from recent titles to the most obscure games imaginable. Stephen and Derek are joined by Tom Lipschultz of XSEED Games, whose encyclopedic knowledge of the titular company is utterly unmatched. Tom also shares a couple of tracks from the newly-announced Silver Anniversary Edition of Ys: Memories of Celceta, so tune in for the exclusive details! Featuring: Stephen Meyerink, Derek Heemsbergen, Tom Lipschultz Links for this episode: Get in Touch: | |||
| 9 - Wild Wild West | 21 Aug 2013 | 02:18:08 | |
When you think "memorable RPG music," your mind might not wander beyond the Japanese classics many of us hold dear. We're here to take off those blinders by exposing you to some of our favorite music from Western-developed RPGs. Our selections run the gamut from indie darlings to big-budget blockbusters, spanning several decades of aural excellence. Except for that one King's Quest song. Come on, Stephen. Featuring: Stephen Meyerink, Derek Heemsbergen, Kyle E. Miller Links for this episode: Get in Touch: | |||