Episodes

This week’s episode is all about moms and I’ll be talking specifically about my own mom. I’ll be playing tracks from three different video games and their remixes, to explain how I felt about my mom before she passed. A nurse, a motivational speaker, and a home maker, my mom was all that I had in being comforted, encouraged, fed, and made safe from the world. I hope to inspire others about their moms in their lives. Rhythm and Pixels, Episode 32-5 Mothers Day Intro – “A Song for Mama” – BoyzIIM...

Ah, young Padawan. The Force is strong in you, I sense, yes. Perhaps you will walk in the light, or maybe you prefer to travel into the dark side. However you decide, this week’s episode celebrates Star Wars Day, which falls on May 4th. An MMO (massive multiplayer online) game, a single-player action adventure under Darth Vader, and another single-player action adventure taking place after Order 66, these games should give a good taste of the music involved. I do drop some knowledge of the univ...

(Apologies for the late upload of this podcast. It seems I haven’t uploaded the audio portion of the podcast at all. I was also away from the desktop, at a funeral, so I couldn’t finish the process until I got home. I promise you this episode is worth a listen, as it’s very important to me and to share with everyone subscribed or just happened to find my podcast via my website or a podcast search. Thanks for your patience and understanding.) Life is a wonderful thing, but in the end, death must ...

Did you just see something white and fluffy hop through this way? Was it carrying a basket with something colorful inside? That could only mean one thing: It’s Easter! Happy Easter, listeners (Happy Resurrection Sunday for any and all of the Christian listeners). It is the time of the year marked by several things: colorful eggs, beautiful baskets, egg hunts galore, Easter egg photos with the Easter Bunny, crowded brunch lines at the golf course, and lots and lots of chocolate and sweets (and P...

Yay! Ten weeks of podcasting about video game music and it’s an awesome feeling. Surely, there’s something special about reaching it. If not, by golly I’ll make it special. This week, I decided to take the idea from Episode 06 and ask podcasters within the VGM (video game music) community and present them with two questions: What games do you enjoy listening to the soundtrack or OST? What one or two tracks would you love to put on repeat? Again, it seems simple, but the responses I received ...

Don’t get fooled, everyone! It’s April Fool’s Day, when people decide to prank each other harmlessly, all in the name of good, clean fun. You can spin a joke, fool them with your Jedi mind tricks, or mess with their items in an unusual way. Witty or gross, sometime we all just need to laugh it out, because we can’t be stressed and serious all the time. This week’s episode presents a bevy of original and inspired tracks from funny and humorous games. A few chuckles here or rolling on the floor la...

With the world going crazy and absurd, perhaps it’s time to sit back on your favorite cushion or pillow, pull over your favorite blanket or quilt, and put on a pair of headphones to hear some easy-going beats. This episode, we’ll be listening to some lofi music based on the video game ‘Super Mario Bros.’, from the Nintendo Entertainment System. Sure, the game is frantic at times, but these fan artists have taken these songs down a couple notches so you can breathe deeply and slowly with your eye...

Ah, the luck of the Irish be with you, laddies and lasses, for this week’s early episode celebrates St. Patrick’s Day and the games that are about luck, namely gacha games. We’ll listen to three games that entice their players and fans with the possibility of winning something worthwhile as they play through the story line and partake in missions for materials and in-game credits, which are then used to try your luck. Sometimes you get a 5-star companion or an SSR (super secret rare), but someti...

A couple of weekends ago, I attended the SoCal Gaming Expo. With a digital voice recorder in hand and some nerves of courage, I roamed the aisles of vendors and developers, searching for people to interview. I had just three questions to ask: Do you listen to video game music? Which games do you enjoy listening to the music? Is there a track or two that you could put on repeat? I’ve braved the elements, made a few mistakes, and surprised myself with a couple of enthusiasts. I came home, gath...

Wow! Five podcast episodes so far. Yeah, it doesn’t seem like a lot but it means much for just starting out. I wonder what I’ll do for the tenth podcast… Anyway, to celebrate five episodes, I figured we would talk about a couple of games with the number 5, within the same series. Specifically, Persona 5 Royal and Persona 5 Strikers (in Japan, Persona 5 The Royal and Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers). As some may know, the OSTs for both games does not disappoint, and I can guarantee the ...

This week’s episode is (very) early because of two important events: The addition of Earthbound and Earthbound: Beginnings on the Nintendo Switch Online, and the SoCal Gaming Expo. We’ll listen to several tracks from the game, along with some remixes, covers, and arrangements. Between sets, I’ll talk a bit about the event and a few of their guests expected to appear. Also, I break one of my main rules for my podcasts (and hopefully I don’t do it again next time… maybe). SoCal Gaming Expo websit...

This week’s episode focuses on one of the best introductions for a JRPG: Final Fantasy VI (Final Fantasy II in the U.S.). We’re going to look at one of Nobuo Uematsu’s compositions that sets up the story and mood of the game. Afterwards, we’ll listen to several tracks from artists who cover it in their own way. And to think it was because of an article read during dinner… The Gamer article The FFVI gameplay Track List “Omen / Opening Theme (Final Fantasy VI: Original Sound Version)” “Final Fa...

Love is in the air. Yes, Valentine’s Day is upon us, as the party stores give out bunches of balloons, the florists work tirelessly on bouquets of flowers, the candy stores hand out boxes of sweets, and the restaurants become booked with reservations. While you’re waiting for your order to arrive or your table to be available, how about sharing an earbud with your significant other and listening to this recent episode. The theme is love, so we’ll be listening to several tracks and their remakes...

Welcome to the first episode of RE-VGM, a video game music podcast about tracks that have been re-arranged, re-orchestrated, and re-made by fans and artists. We will be listening to one of the famous tracks from a famous series: Kingdom Hearts. This video game is a delightful collaboration between Square (now Squaresoft) and Disney. Now, ready your keyblade as we begin the journey. Track List “Dearly Beloved” – composed by Yoko Shimomura “Kingdom Hearts – Dearly Beloved (Kayou Remix)” – by K...