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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

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

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

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