Rpg Fan's Rhythm Encounter

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 or two of the music we love to fight bad guys and the occasional woodland creature with. Check out the full tracklist and links to reviews/places to buy at https://www.rpgfan.com/news/2015/3955.html Featuring: Stephen Meyerink, Caitlin Argyros, Mike Salbato Questions? Comments? Feeling spoony? Email us: music@rpgfan.com

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 in fall with Rhythm Encounter! Check out the full tracklist and links to reviews/places to buy at https://www.rpgfan.com/news/2015/3919.html Featuring: Caitlin Argyros, Mike Salbato, Marcos Gaspar Questions? Comments? Feeling spoony? Email us: music@rpgfan.com

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. Check out the full tracklist and links to reviews/places to buy at https://www.rpgfan.com/news/2015/3299.html. Featuring: Stephen Meyerink, Michael Sollosi, Chris Geehan, Dan Byrne-McCullough Questions? Comments? Feeling spoony? Email us: music@rpgfan.com

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. Check out the full tracklist and links to reviews/places to buy at https://www.rpgfan.com/news/2015/3167.html Featuring: Stephen Meyerink, Caitlin Argyros, Mike Salbato Questions? Comments? Feeling spoony? Email us: music@rpgfan.com

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. Check out the full tracklist and links to reviews/places to buy at https://www.rpgfan.com/features/Music_of_the_Year_2014/Rhythm_Encounter_MOTY14-3.html. Featuring: Stephen Meyerink, Caitlin Argyros, Mike Salbato, John Tucker, Robert Steinman... and you! Questions? Comments? Feeling spoony? Email us: music@rpgfan.com

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! Check out the full tracklist and links to reviews/places to buy at https://www.rpgfan.com/features/Music_of_the_Year_2014/Rhythm_Encounter_MOTY14-2.html. Featuring: Stephen Meyerink, Caitlin Argyros, Mike Salbato, Don Kotowski, Pat Gann, Marcos Gaspar, Davi Tesnovich, Peter Triezenberg, Kimberley Wallace, Emily Reese Questions? Comments? Feeling spoony? Email us: music@rpgfan.com

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! Check out the full tracklist and links to reviews/places to buy at https://www.rpgfan.com/features/Music_of_the_Year_2014/Rhythm_Encounter_MOTY14-1.html. Featuring: Stephen Meyerink, Caitlin Argyros, Mike Salbato, Derek Heemsbergen, Rob Steinman, Zack Reese, Michael A. Cunningham, Michael Sollosi, Jayson Napolitano Questions? Comments? Feeling spoony? Email us: music@rpgfan.com

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. Check out the full tracklist and links to reviews/places to buy at https://www.rpgfan.com/news/2015/2678.html. Featuring: Stephen Meyerink, Caitlin Argyros, Mike Salbato Questions? Comments? Feeling spoony? Email us: music@rpgfan.com

Surprise, podcast listeners! Bet you thought we were doe 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. Check out the full tracklist and links to reviews/places to buy at https://www.rpgfan.com/news/2014/2334.html. Featuring: Stephen Meyerink, Caitlin Argyros, Mike Salbato, Taylor Davis Questions? Comments? Feeling spoony? Email us: music@rpgfan.com

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! Check out the full tracklist and links to reviews/places to buy at https://www.rpgfan.com/news/2014/2240.html Featuring: Stephen Meyerink, Caitlin Argyros, Mike Salbato Questions? Comments? Feeling spoony? Email us: music@rpgfan.com

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! Check out the full tracklist and links to reviews/places to buy at https://www.rpgfan.com/news/2014/2088.html Featuring: Stephen Meyerink, Caitlin Argyros, Mike Salbato Questions? Comments? Feeling spoony? Email us: music@rpgfan.com

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. Tune in to learn more about our gracious guest in advance of his repeat appearance on the next episode of the show. What's the topic for next time? I'll be keeping that information obscured for now, thank you very much. Check out the full tracklist and links to reviews/places to buy at https://www.rpgfan.com/news/2014/1907.html Featuring: Stephen Meyerink, Derek Heemsbergen, Sean Schafianski Questions? Comments? Feeling spoony? Email us: music@rpgfan.com

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! Check out the full tracklist and links to reviews/places to buy at https://www.rpgfan.com/news/2014/1825.html Featuring: Stephen Meyerink, Mike Salbato, Caitlin Argyros Questions? Comments? Feeling spoony? Email us: music@rpgfan.com

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 Michael 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 them which could net you free music! Check out the full tracklist and links to reviews/places to buy at https://www.rpgfan.com/news/2014/1673.html Featuring:

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! Check out the full tracklist and links to reviews/places to buy at https://www.rpgfan.com/news/2014/1487.html Featuring: Stephen Meyerink, Derek Heemsbergen, John Tucker Questions? Comments? Feeling spoony? Email us: music@rpgfan.com

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! Check out the full tracklist and links to reviews/places to buy at https://www.rpgfan.com/features/Music_of_the_Year_2013/Rhythm_Encounter_Final_Movement.html Featuring: Stephen Meyerink, Derek Heemsbergen, Mike Salbato, Brian Tomlinson Questions? Comments? Feeling spoony? Email us: music@rpgfan.com

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! Check out the full tracklist and links to reviews/places to buy at https://www.rpgfan.com/features/Music_of_the_Year_2013/Rhythm_Encounter_Second_Movement.html Featuring: Stephen Meyerink, Derek Heemsbergen, Mike Salbato, Rob Steinman, Brian Tomlinson Questions? Comments? Feeling spoony? Email us: music@rpgfan.com

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! Check out the full tracklist and links to reviews/places to buy at https://www.rpgfan.com/features/Music_of_the_Year_2013/Rhythm_Encounter_First_Movement.html Featuring: Stephen Meyerink, Derek Heemsbergen, Mike Salbato, John Tucker, Don Kotowski, Michael A. Cunningham Questions? Comments? Feeling spoony? Email us: music@rpgfan.com

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. Check out the full tracklist and links to reviews/places to buy at https://www.rpgfan.com/news/2014/1099.html Featuring: Stephen Meyerink, Derek Heemsbergen, Mike Salbato Questions? Comments? Feeling spoony? Email us: music@rpgfan.com

It's in your coffee, it's in your candles, and now it's in your favorite RPG music podcast. 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. 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? (Special thanks to Sean Schafianski for his chilling arrangement of the Rhythm Encounter theme music, making its debut in this episode!) Check out the full tracklist and links to reviews/places to buy at https://www.rpgfan.com/news/2013/1886.html Featuring: Stephen Meyerink, Derek Heemsbergen, Kyle E. Miller Questions? Comments? Feeling spoony? Email us: music@rpgfan.com