Battle Bards Episode 174: Dragon Oath

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Running from 2007 to 2016, ChangYou’s Dragon Oath is probably one of those MMORPGs you’ve never heard of, nevermind actually played. Yet when Syl stumbled upon it on YouTube, she knew it was a soundtrack for the Battle Bards to highlight. Take a journey with the team today as they visit this Buddhist-inspired MMO and hear the sounds of this Chinese soundtrack.

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Episode 174 show notes (show page, direct download)

• Intro (“Da Li,” “Horse Farm,” and “Voodoo Sea”)
• “Main Theme”
• “Wild Plains”
• “Fire Palace”
• “Malefics”
• “Stone Forest/Jade Valley”
• “Mt. Emei”
• “Mt. Infinity”
• Which one did we like best?
• Jukebox picks: “Character Creation” from Moonlight Blade, “Tensil Theme” from Anachronox, and “Cacti Canyon” from Minecraft Dungeons
• Outro (feat. “South Rainforest”)

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Battle Bards Episode 173: Down on the Farm

A new episode of Battle Bards is up!

Seeking a simpler and more quaint life? Then come on down to the farm with the Battle Bards, as the video game music crew looks at pastoral themes from MMORPGs! From stereotypical-sounding tracks to enchanting discoveries, this episode is all about tilling the fields, living off the land, and loving the music that floats above it all.

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Episode 173 show notes (show page, direct download)

• Intro (“Pig Ranch” from Blade & Soul, “Farm” from Free Realms, and “Cool Ranch” from Pirate101)
• “A Farmer’s Life” from WildStar
• “Settlement” from ArcheAge
• “Farm” from Lime Odyssey
• “Charmin’ Farmin'” from RuneScape
• “Human Farm” from Forsaken World
• “Farm” from Dragon Nest
• “Shanghai Farm” from MapleStory
• Which one did we like best?
• Jukebox picks: “Happy to You” from Age of Empires III, “Before the Reckoning” from Last Oasis, and “Snowy Sky” from SaGa Scarlet Grace
• Outro (feat. “Quiet Countryside” from Project Gorgon)

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Battle Bards Episode 172: Lost Ark

A new episode of Battle Bards is up!

Although Lost Ark is still making its slow journey to the west, the music arrived ahead — on a songbird, of course! It’s a flat-out amazing soundtrack by a Hollywood composer, and the Battle Bards want to make sure that you aren’t missing out on its musical gifts. So settle back, put on some headphones, and prepare to be blown away.

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Episode 172 show notes (show page, direct download)

• Intro (“Ocean World,” “The Ark,” and “Sanctuary of Arcadia”)
• “Into the Wider World”
• “The Town of Leonhardt”
• “Black Teeth”
• “Silrian Theme”
• “Mokoko Village”
• “Club Avenue”
• “Calm Village”
• Which one did we like best?
• Listener note from Sym
• Jukebox picks: “Main Theme” from Population Zero, “The Tavern” from Wargroove,
• Outro (feat. )

• Talk to the Battle Bards on Twitter!
• Follow Battle Bards on iTunes, Stitcher, Player.FM, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Pocket Casts!
• This podcast is produced using copyrighted material according to Fair Use practices as stated under Section 107 of the 1976 Copyright Act.