Rhythm Encounter Archives | Page 6 of 6

Rhythm Encounter 16 – Do Androids Dream of Electric Chocobos?

Posted by Stephen Meyerink on May 24, 2014

Stephen may not be lazy, but he did manage to forget to post the latest and greatest episode of Rhythm Encounter until RIGHT NOW! Now that I’m done talking about myself in the third person, I’m here to to welcome you back. As reward for your patience, I offer delicious science fiction music, courtes… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 15 – Music of the Year 2013 – Final Movement

Posted by Stephen Meyerink on March 16, 2014

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 mi… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 14 – Music of the Year 2013 – Second Movement

Posted by Stephen Meyerink on March 13, 2014

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… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 13 – Music of the Year 2013 – First Movement

Posted by Stephen Meyerink on March 10, 2014

You might think it’s a bit late to be talking “best of 2013,” but we believe in doing things with style, and so 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 ab… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 12 – Red-Letter Date

Posted by Stephen Meyerink on January 21, 2014

It’s about time. Coming off a shockingly lengthy hiatus, the Rhythm Encounter crew comes back to the future accompanied by RPGFan Creative Director Mike Salbato and an entire case of plutonium. You might need a Mr. Fusion to give you enough fuel to make it through our biggest and most time travel-fi… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 11 – Pumpkin Spice

Posted by Derek Heemsbergen on October 27, 2013

It’s in your coffee, it’s in your candles, and now it’s in your favorite RPG music podcast. We hope you enjoyed the fun, chatty atmosphere of our last episode, because this one’s going to take you to some darker places. Pumpkin Spice is the flavor of the season, and we decided to pay tribute to the… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 10 – Falcom Tomfoolery

Posted by Derek Heemsbergen on October 7, 2013

If you’ve ever had even a passing interest in Falcom (developers of the Ys and Legend of Heroes: Sora no Kiseki/Trails in the Sky series, among many others), you’ll definitely want to tune in to Episode 10 of Rhythm Encounter. What, exactly, is a “Vantage Master?” Is there a conn… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 9 – Wild Wild West

Posted by Derek Heemsbergen on August 21, 2013

On Rhythm Encounter, we’re all about including diversity in our track selection, so we took a break from our usually JRPG-heavy picks to bring you a smattering of music from Western-developed RPGs. If you’ve ever explored the city of Sigil, used alchemy to rescue Fire Eyes, or looked up the meaning… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 8 – An Evening with Aivi Tran

Posted by Stephen Meyerink on July 11, 2013

Derek and I just couldn’t get enough last weekend. Not 24 hours after our fantastic interview with many of the brilliant minds behind OC ReMix, we got to sit down with yet another passionate, talented musician: Cryamore and Soul Saga composer Aivi Tran! Aivi spent her Saturday night chatting with us… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 7 – Don’t Tease the Octopus!

Posted by Derek Heemsbergen on June 28, 2013

Yeeeeowch! I hope you’ve relaxed and recovered from Summer Chill, because Episode 7 of Rhythm Encounter is anything but chill. We’ve got a great spread of tracks, from SNES favorites to PlayStation legends and so much more. The tables have turned as Random Encounter host Robert Steinman joins us as… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 6 – Summer Chill

Posted by Derek Heemsbergen on May 26, 2013

Summer’s here (well, almost), and the heat grows more oppressive by the day. What better way to relax than with a bevy of our favorite summery RPG tunes? We visit sun-kissed beaches, bustling port towns, and arid deserts in a musical tour of the hottest season. School’s out, kids, so pack a swimsuit… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 5 – Ormond Alliance

Posted by Stephen Meyerink on May 10, 2013

So T.G. Cid, Al-Cid, and Dr. Cid walk into Migelo’s Shop in Rabanastre… wait, no. The fifth episode of your friendly neighborhood music show delves deep into the world of the Ivalice Alliance, featuring Final Fantasy Tactics (and its sequels), Final Fantasy XII, and Vagrant Story! The music here w… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 4 – “IDOLA” The Phantasy

Posted by Stephen Meyerink on April 20, 2013

We promised you more Phantasy Star, and now we deliver. Welcome to episode 4 of the RPGFan music podcast. ♪ A whole new world / A brand new place I never knew ♪ Wait, that’s Aladdin. Wrong new world. The Phantasy Star lovefest continues with a look at where the series went after leaving the Genesis.… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 3 – Flights of Phantasy

Posted by Stephen Meyerink on March 26, 2013

Strap on your cyber-boots and pack a telepipe, because we’re taking you on a ride through the early years of the beloved Phantasy Star franchise. Stephen and Derek wax nostalgic with their childhood Phantasy Star memories, while Stephen drops lore-bombs using his near-encyclopedic knowledge of the s… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 2 – World Revolution

Posted by Stephen Meyerink on March 13, 2013

We’re pleased to bring you the second episode of RPGFan’s newest podcast, Rhythm Encounter. We were thrilled with the feedback we received from the first episode, and your comments and criticism were both welcome and very helpful. For episode 2, we’ve tried to work in some of your suggestions, and o… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 1 – Fragile Dreamcast

Posted by Stephen Meyerink on February 25, 2013

We are very, very pleased to debut RPGFan’s newest feature: Rhythm Encounter! Spun off from our special Music of the Year episode, Rhythm Encounter is a new, music-centric show that focuses squarely on the music we all know and love! Each episode will be broken down into a section dis… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter(s) Archive