Episodes

  • Level 256: Lennie Moore (Outcast - A New Beginning)

    Level 256: Lennie Moore (Outcast - A New Beginning)
    Apr 26 2024

    Composer Lennie Moore wrote such gorgeous music for Outcast - A New Beginning that it made me mad, no exaggeration. It's so pleasing harmonically with fantastic melodies and transitions, and outstanding musicianship from the soloists and performers.

    Live choir, live soloists, live orchestra - and you can tell. The music has breath and life.

    Come chat with us on Discord about game music, and see the video of my conversation with Lennie Moore on the Level with Emily YouTube channel.

    PLAYLIST

    by Lennie Moore for Outcast: A New Beginning unless noted otherwise

    00:00 Outcast Main Titles

    03:54 Tower of Humanity

    06:08 Galenta

    16:53 Bidaa

    18:27 Outcast Main Titles

    20:05 Okksanar

    22:24 Daokas

    29:25 Galenta

    34:05 Okksanar

    38:53 Outcast Theme (featuring Manu Delago)

    40:20 Outcast Theme (featuring Manu Delago)

    41:48 WFA Fortress

    42:52 Pillars of Saar

    44:51 Almayel’s Prophecy

    54:12 Desan

    1:13:47 Plains of Sanon

    1:15:26 Kizaar

    1:21:03 Prokriana

    1:25:08 Heights of Adoron

    1:28:08 Sappa

    1:37:56 Danger Ahead!

    1:40:52 They’re Everywhere!

    1:41:20 Other Sprouts by Sam Keenan
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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • Level 255: Zac Tiessen(Vanitas + Viriditas)

    Level 255: Zac Tiessen(Vanitas + Viriditas)
    Apr 12 2024

    We're so happy to have Zac Tiessen back on Level to talk about a new project he worked on with his fine artist brother, Josh Tiessen!

    Zac wrote music for a series of paintings called Vanitas + Viriditas. You can hear the music here (and elsewhere). It's really gorgeous music, with outstanding live performers like singer Julie Elven, the Budapest Scoring Orchestra and more.

    Come chat with us on Discord about game music, and see the video of my conversation with Zac on the Level with Emily YouTube channel. Find Level with Emily on Patreon.

    PLAYLIST by Zac Tiessen from Vanitas + Viriditas unless noted otherwise

    00:00 Sophia

    04:53 Harbinger from Streams in the Wasteland

    06:26 Memento Mori

    09:54 Sophia

    10:48 Qohelet

    12:58 Sophia

    18:49 The Kairos Stones

    19:58 All Creatures Praise

    22:02 Auguries of Innocence

    25:41 Vanitas + Viriditas

    30:48 Vanitas + Viriditas

    38:21 Qohelet

    39:39 In This Birch Grove

    41:29 In This Birch Grove

    42:18 In This Birch Grove

    46:11 The Kairos Stones

    48:05 Memento Mori

    51:53 Auguries of Innocence

    54:30 Vanitas + Viriditas

    55:08 Other Sprouts by Sam Keenan
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    56 mins
  • Level 254: Dom Palombi's Game Night! Vol. 2

    Level 254: Dom Palombi's Game Night! Vol. 2
    Mar 29 2024

    We loved having bandleader and drummer/percussionist Dom Palombi back to talk about his new album, Dom Palombi's Game Night! Vol. 2. There are about twice as many musicians on this album than on Vol. 1, with what Dom describes as more personal track choices than before.

    The musicianship is just beyond measure, and it's a fun, adventurous, delightful, funky romp through some great tunes. The three originals are fantastic. ENJOY!

    Join us on Discord for free. Find this conversation on YouTube.

    PLAYLIST from Dom Palombi’s Game Night, Vol 2

    00:00 Wings That Cross Time (from Chrono Trigger), feat. Andrew Sumabat, Josh Vasquez

    7:48 Bad Guys - Kerning City (from Maplestory), feat. Super Guitar Bros, Charlie Rosen, MegaRan

    9:29 Bad Guys - Kerning City (from Maplestory), feat. Super Guitar Bros, Charlie Rosen, MegaRan

    10:34 Wings That Cross Time (from Chrono Trigger), feat. Andrew Sumabat, Josh Vasquez

    sans (from Undertale), feat. Skatune Network, Ryan Slatko

    12:00 Monkey Target (from Super Monkey Ball 2), feat. Insaneintherainmusic, Patrick Bartley, Khrys Williams, The Consouls

    12:38 Yugioh Anime Intro (from Yu-Gi-Oh!), feat. Dave Pollack, Jasper Dutz, Max Boiko, Ryan Slatko, Joe Etzine

    16:47 Bad Guys - Kerning City (from Maplestory), feat. Super Guitar Bros, Charlie Rosen, MegaRan

    17:46 Bad Guys - Kerning City (from Maplestory), feat. Super Guitar Bros, Charlie Rosen, MegaRan

    21:03 Roll The Dice! feat. Zac Zinger, Adam Neely

    24:02 Roll The Dice! feat. Zac Zinger, Adam Neely

    25:34 Next Chapter, feat. Insaneintherainmusic, Videri String Quartet

    27:12 Next Chapter, feat. Insaneintherainmusic, Videri String Quartet

    21:18 Three Lives Left -Feat. Ryan Devlin, Tony Dickinson

    31:04 Three Lives Left -Feat. Ryan Devlin, Tony Dickinson

    32:52 Three Lives Left -Feat. Ryan Devlin, Tony Dickinson

    sans (from Undertale), feat. Skatune Network, Ryan Slatko

    39:08 Monkey Target (from Super Monkey Ball 2), feat. Insaneintherainmusic, Patrick Bartley, Khrys Williams, The Consouls

    41:57 Monkey Target (from Super Monkey Ball 2), feat. Insaneintherainmusic, Patrick Bartley, Khrys Williams, The Consouls

    44:50 To Zanarkand (from Final Fantasy X), feat. Casey Lee Williams, Tournament Arc, Dave Pollack

    47:07 Ain't Nothin' Like a Funky Beat (from Lethal League Blaze), feat. Patrick Bartley, Juna Serita

    49:29 Ain't Nothin' Like a Funky Beat (from Lethal League Blaze) -Feat. Patrick Bartley, Juna Serita

    52:45 Yugioh Anime Intro (from Yu-Gi-Oh!), feat. Dave Pollack, Jasper Dutz, Max Boiko, Ryan Slatko, Joe Etzine

    53:39 Yugioh Anime Intro (from Yu-Gi-Oh!), feat. Dave Pollack, Jasper Dutz, Max Boiko, Ryan Slatko, Joe Etzine

    1:06:08 Bad Guys - Kerning City (from Maplestory), feat. Super Guitar Bros, Charlie Rosen, MegaRan

    1:06:40 Other Sprouts, by Sam Keenan
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Level 253: Chase Bethea (Stardander School for Witches)

    Level 253: Chase Bethea (Stardander School for Witches)
    Mar 22 2024

    Composer Chase Bethea talks about his music for Stardander: School for Witches, a Harry potter-esque narrative turn-based battle adventure game where you learn spells and solve mysteries.

    The music is mysterious at times, with winding melodies and unexpected instrumentation. His mom sings too, which is great!

    You can support Level with Emily on Patreon. Join us on Discord. Find this conversation on YouTube.

    PLAYLIST by Chase Bethea for Stardander School for Witches unless noted otherwise

    00:00 The Conjurations of Touchstone

    3:46 Daily Activities 6:20 Daily Activities

    9:28 Daily Activities Choice Reminder

    11:26 Investigations

    13:18 Stardander School Song Anthem

    14:47 Trouble and Mystery

    17:02 Fall Festival

    23:16 Clearing the Forest

    25:10 Clearing the Forest

    27:56 Fae Reign Supreme

    31:48 Protector of Renar City

    36:16 The Inventor’s Imprudence

    37:43 Cloaked in Rivalry

    39:58 Cloaked in Rivalry

    44:53 Twilight Patrol

    45:48 Discovery Circle

    46:18 Other Sprouts by Sam Keenan
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    47 mins
  • Level 252: Thomas Brunet (Chants of Sennaar)

    Level 252: Thomas Brunet (Chants of Sennaar)
    Mar 1 2024
    Composer Thomas Brunet talks about his absolutely stunning music for Chants of Sennaar in this episode. We love how spontaneous the music sounds, and the colorful, creative instrument palette. In addition to the wonderful music, Thomas and I talk about a new graduate program he's created for music and sound design in Bordeaux, France, as well as his love for and knowledge of French literature. Composer Thomas Brunet talks about his absolutely stunning music for Chants of Sennaar in this episode. We love how spontaneous the music sounds, and the colorful, creative instrument palette. In addition to the wonderful music, Thomas and I talk about a new graduate program he's created for music and sound design in Bordeaux, France, as well as his love for and knowledge of French literature. PLAYLIST by Thomas Brunet for Chants of Sennaar unless noted otherwise 00:00 Out Of The Cavern And Into The Light 06:11 The Cogs Of Science 14:06 Smell Of Rain 20:47 A Bit Of Fun 29:20 Envers 31:20 Envers 37:02 Envers 41:38 Out Of The Cavern And Into The Light 47:29 Forgotten Bonds 54:50 Temple Of Knowledge 59:23 The Call 1:01:00 Catch Me! 1:07:22 Gardens of Plenty 1:21:00 Bonds Reforged 1:21:32 Other Sprouts by Sam Keenan
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Level 251: Erik Desiderio (Last Epoch In Concert)

    Level 251: Erik Desiderio (Last Epoch In Concert)
    Feb 16 2024
    A little more than two years ago, Erik Desiderio was on Level to talk about music he'd written for Last Epoch, which was in early access at the time. Erik is back to talk about all of the music he's written for the game since we spoke in 2022. Also, Last Epoch is about to get its official release, and the Game Music Ensemble of UCLA is going to play Erik's music from the game live, with Erik conducting. This gave us many reasons to chat! That concert, by the way, will apparently be streamed? Unsure, check here and here! The concert is on Saturday, February 24th at 7 PM PST (UTC-8).

    PLAYLIST by Erik Desiderio for Last Epoch unless noted otherwise

    00:00 Last Epoch Theme 09:03 Keeper’s Camp 14:28 The End of Ruin 17:48 The Surface 19:22 Burning Forest 28:36 What She Left to Remember 31:54 Shadow’s Whisper 46:32 Eterra 48:30 The End of Ruin 50:32 Fires Before Dawn 57:40 The End of Time 59:58 The End of Time 1:06:04 Above the Black 1:08:20 Bastion of the Sun 1:09:17 In Preparation 1:09:54 Other Sprouts by Sam Keenan
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Level 250: Dale North (Astral Ascent)

    Level 250: Dale North (Astral Ascent)
    Feb 2 2024
    This is such gorgeous music by Dale North for Astral Ascent. Fully orchestral (a mix of real and samples), lush and full - and sometimes it ascends! Like the game! Definitely check out the conversation Sam and I had about it on Next Level. Come chat with us on Discord about game music, and see the video of my conversation with Dale North on the Level with Emily YouTube channel. PLAYLIST by Dale North for Astral Ascent unless noted otherwise 00:00 Opening Cinematic 01:00 Main Menu 05:44 Fragmented Plains - Exploration 12:16 Crimson Highlands - Combat 18:54 Main Menu 23:24 Fragmented Plains - Combat 29:38 The Master - Phase 2 (feat. Emi Evans) 32:34 Andromeda’s Bar 35:19 Echoes Room 35:58 The Yalee Kingdom 38:37 The Garden 40:12 Short Intro 43:59 Choral Archipelago - Exploration 46:18 Red Barrens - Exploration 49:27 Event Horizon 50:22 The Void 51:40 Sun & Moon 52:54 The Master - Phase 1 (feat. Emi Evans) 53:24 Fight Theme 53:48 Other Sprouts - Sam Keenan
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    54 mins
  • Level 249: Lifeformed, Janice Kwan (Tunic)

    Level 249: Lifeformed, Janice Kwan (Tunic)
    Jan 19 2024
    I loved talking with Terence and Janice so much about their wonderful music for such a fabulous game. The music for Tunic is a glorious blend of synths and acoustic piano, with waves of (often) consonant sound. Plus, you get to play as an adorable fox! Terence and Janice live in Taiwan so I got to learn a bit about that tropical island too, and got to meet some cats which always brings a smile! You get to see them in the YouTube video... PLAYLIST by Lifeformed and Janice Kwan for Tunic unless noted otherwise 00:00 Memories of Memories 07:19 Sunset Breakfast 14:32 Ghost Field 15:36 The Librarian - piano sketch 15:56 The Librarian 18:07 The Captain - piano sketch 18:24 The Captain 19:10 The Knight 20:52 Remember to Remember 22:21 Carbon Harvest 23:32 What They Kept From Us 25:02 Ghost Field 26:43 Ghost Field 28:19 Ocean Glaze 31:20 Ocean Glaze 32:01 To Far Shores 35:56 To Far Shores 45:51 Sageless 49:39 Flux is On 53:30 River, River (not for Tunic) 58:03 pull me in by Janice Kwan 1:01:16 The Cats Are Hungry 1:04:10 Hex Sequence 1:04:51 Other Sprouts by Sam Keenan

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    1 hr and 5 mins