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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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