Bonus Episode #53 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan trudges forward in Lost Soul Aside, Yang Bing's solo passion project that started development in 2014 before evolving into a full Sony-backed production through the China Hero Project.

Our comprehensive review covers everything from the soundtrack to the frustrating audio mixing issues, the impressive visual art direction hampered by technical problems, and the narrative shortcomings that waste a compelling premise. Plus, we reveal our final score and discuss whether Lost Soul Aside's combat excellence can overcome its significant technical and design limitations. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff, & Mike.

EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

1. Lost Soul Aside from Lost Soul Aside [Zhengtao Pan, 2025]
2. Imperial Capital -Harbor- from Lost Soul Aside [Zhengtao Pan, 2025]
3. Mount Salvation from Lost Soul Aside [Zhengtao Pan, 2025]
4. Chronocore Sentinel from Lost Soul Aside [Zhengtao Pan, 2025]
5. Victor from Lost Soul Aside [Zhengtao Pan, 2025]
6. Buckhorn from Lost Soul Aside [Zhengtao Pan, 2025]
7. Torch from Lost Soul Aside [Zhengtao Pan, 2025]
8. Frosthold Town from Lost Soul Aside [Zhengtao Pan, 2025]
9. King of Frosthold from Lost Soul Aside [Zhengtao Pan, 2025]
10. Royal Palace Alternate Dimension from Lost Soul Aside [Zhengtao Pan, 2025]
11. Confront Rayna, the Phoenix Residing in the Mortal Realm from Lost Soul Aside [Zhengtao Pan, 2025]
12. Luminous from Lost Soul Aside [Yoko Shimomura feat. Jillian Aversa, 2025]
13. Confront Aramon, the Lord of Voidrax from Lost Soul Aside [Zhengtao Pan, 2025]
14. Zana from Lost Soul Aside [Zhengtao Pan feat. Amanda Achen, 2025]

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Episode #388 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth celebrate the golden beauty of Autumn Environments! This episode showcases how game composers capture that distinctive autumn atmosphere - the crisp air, the crunch of leaves underfoot, and that bittersweet feeling of seasonal transition that makes fall such a beloved time of year in interactive entertainment.

Whether it's the comfort of community gatherings, the contemplative solitude of forest paths, or even the Gothic beauty found in seasonal decay, this episode explores the full spectrum of autumn's emotional palette in video game music. So grab your favorite fall beverage, settle in for some cozy musical exploration, and let us guide you through the rich, varied soundscapes that make autumn environments so special in gaming.

Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike.

EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

1. Autumn Town -Evening- from Garden Story [Grahm Nesbitt, 2021]
2. Fall Theme from Harvest Moon: Back to Nature [Miyuki Homareda, 1999]
3. Unova Route 19 -Autumn Remastered- from Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 [Hitomi Sato, 2012]
4. Enchanted Forest -Stage 1- from World of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck [Haruyo Oguro & Tomoko Sasaki, 1992]
5. Autumn 2 from I and Me [Wish Fang, 2016]
6. The Bathhouse -Fall- from Spirittea [David Linares, 2023]
7. Autumn -Night- from Doraemon Story of Seasons [Yutaka Minobe, 2019]
8. The Smell of Mushroom -Fall- from Stardew Valley [Eric Barone, 2016]
9. Gregg's Woods from Night in the Woods [Alec Holowka, 2017]
10. Somewhere in the Woods -Short Hike- from A Short Hike [Mark Sparling, 2019]
11. Harvest Festival from New Super Lucky's Tale [Aaron Brown, 2019]
12. Autumn's Desolation from Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night [Keisuke Ito, 2019]
13. Welcome Again to Bright Falls from Alan Wake II [Petri Alanko, 2023]
14. Golden Grove from Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch [Joe Hisaishi, 2011]

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BGMania B-Sides #31 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth explores the enchanting orchestral soundtrack of Adventures of Mana, the beloved action-RPG remake from Square Enix.

The sweeping soundtrack serves as the perfect companion for the Mana Tree's magical world, featuring an incredible collection of tracks with lush string arrangements and mystical melodic themes. Reimagined by composer Kenji Ito alongside new arrangements, the music beautifully captures the wonder and adventure at the heart of both the original Final Fantasy Adventure and this modern retelling. Whether you're a fan of classic Square Enix soundtracks, action-RPG adventures, or just great video game music, this B-Sides episode offers the perfect soundtrack for your own magical quest.

Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike.

EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

1. Rising Sun from Adventures of Mana [Kenji Ito, 2016]
2. Village Theme from Adventures of Mana [Kenji Ito/Tsutomu Narita, 2016]
3. Battle Theme I from Adventures of Mana [Kenji Ito/Tsutomu Narita, 2016]
4. Chosen Path from Adventures of Mana [Kenji Ito, 2016]
5. Town Theme from Adventures of Mana [Kenji Ito/Tsutomu Narita, 2016]
6. Chocobo Theme from Adventures of Mana [Nobuo Uematsu/Noriyuki Kamikura, 2016]
7. The Awakening from Adventures of Mana [Kenji Ito/Noriyuki Kamikura, 2016]
8. In Search of the Sword of Mana from Adventures of Mana [Kenji Ito, 2016]
9. The Mana Shrine from Adventures of Mana [Kenji Ito/Noriyuki Kamikura, 2016]
10. Eternal Legends from Adventures of Mana [Kenji Ito, 2016]

LINKS

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