app02 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:34:18 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tales from the Backlog - Episodes Tagged with “Library Of Ruina” https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/tags/library%20of%20ruina Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 A video games podcast where Dave Jackson and guests break down and discuss the games they play. Each episode looks at one game in depth, focusing on mechanics, story, music and other aspects, with no spoilers until a clearly marked spoiler wall in the middle. en-us episodic A video games podcast where Dave Jackson and guests take a game out of the backlog, play it and discuss their experiences in depth, with no spoilers until they warn you. Dave Jackson A video games podcast where Dave Jackson and guests break down and discuss the games they play. Each episode looks at one game in depth, focusing on mechanics, story, music and other aspects, with no spoilers until a clearly marked spoiler wall in the middle. yes games, video games, games podcast, video games podcast, video game critique, video game analysis, gaming discussion show, podcast about games, game review podcast, Dave Jackson talesfromthebacklogpod@gmail.com Video Game Music Appreciation 101 (with Rick Firestone & Charlie Young) https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/vgmappreciation 1d0e3b5e-948e-4f7c-be61-8de4d34b5c15 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 Dave Jackson full Dave Jackson Dave is joined by Rick Firestone (Pixel Project Radio) and Charlie Young for a lesson in how to better listen to and talk about video game music. 2:16:52 yes <p>Support my work on Patreon- <a href="https://patreon.com/realdavejackson" rel="nofollow noopener">https://patreon.com/realdavejackson</a><br> Discord, Socials and more- <a href="https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebacklog" rel="nofollow noopener">https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebacklog</a></p> <p>Join Dave and special guests Rick Firestone (Pixel Project Radio) and Charlie Young for an introductory lesson about how to listen to and discuss video game music in more effective ways. The episode starts with some terminology and examples, then moves to a "close listening" exercise where you can apply what was taught earlier. Hope you enjoy! </p> <p><strong>Guest info:</strong> </p> <ul> <li><strong>Charlie Young (he/him)</strong></li> <li><strong>Rick Firestone (he/him)</strong> <ul> <li>Check out Pixel Project Radio <a href="https://linktr.ee/pixelprojectradio" rel="nofollow noopener">https://linktr.ee/pixelprojectradio</a></li> </ul></li> </ul> <p><strong>TIMESTAMPS</strong></p> <ul> <li>0:00 Title Card and Introductions</li> <li>2:00 Topic Introduction</li> <li>7:36 Developing a Palate- Melody, Harmony, Rhythm</li> <li>19:37 Developing a Palate- Timbre, Instrument Choice, Dynamics</li> <li>33:42 Developing a Palate- Texture and Form</li> <li>46:07 Developing a Palate- Character, Affect</li> <li>1:00:39 Patron Thank-Yous</li> <li>1:02:39 Close Listening- Champion Cynthia (Pokemon Diamond/Pearl/Platinum)</li> <li>1:14:43 Close Listening- Decisive Battle: Yu Yevon (Final Fantasy X)</li> <li>1:29:04 Close Listening- Gone Angels (Library of Ruina)</li> <li>1:48:02 Close Listening- Alicia (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33)</li> <li>2:09:02 Outro and Pixel Project Radio</li> </ul> <p><strong>Music used in the episode:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Earthbound OST- The Runaway Five on the Move! (Akio Ohmori, Ritsuo Kamimura, Keiichi Suzuki, Hirokazu Tanaka)</li> <li>Blue Prince OST- Stories of All Manor (Trigg &amp; Gusset)</li> <li>Super Mario Bros OST- Ground Theme (Koji Kondo)</li> <li>Final Fantasy IX OST- Vivi's Theme (Nobuo Uematsu)</li> <li>Final Fantasy IX OST- Steiner's Theme (Nobuo Uematsu)</li> <li>Dark Souls OST- Gwyn, Lord of Cinder (Motoi Sakuraba)</li> <li>Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector OST- Signalchaser (Amos Roddy)</li> <li>Pokemon Diamond/Pearl/Platinum OST- Champion Cynthia (Go Ichinose)</li> <li>Final Fantasy X OST- Final Battle (Masashi Hamauzu) </li> <li>Final Fantasy X OST- Zanarkand (Nobuo Uematsu)</li> <li>Library of Ruina OST- Gone Angels (Studio EIM)</li> <li>Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 OST- Alicia (Lorien Testard, Alice Duport-Percier)</li> </ul> <p>Video- </p> <ul> <li>5th Elite Four Battle Cynthia- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vzpDrO9dH0" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vzpDrO9dH0</a></li> <li>Pokemon Trauma Cynthia Battle Flashbacks- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOEKlXY-SYc" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOEKlXY-SYc</a></li> <li>Final Fantasy X Trailer- <a href="https://youtu.be/riNzVUJumM8" rel="nofollow noopener">https://youtu.be/riNzVUJumM8</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Cover art</strong> by Jack Allen- find him at <a href="https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures" rel="nofollow noopener">https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures</a> </p> video game music podcast, video game music discussion, vgm podcast, games, video games, games podcast, video games podcast, video game critique, video game analysis Support my work on Patreon- https://patreon.com/realdavejackson
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Join Dave and special guests Rick Firestone (Pixel Project Radio) and Charlie Young for an introductory lesson about how to listen to and discuss video game music in more effective ways. The episode starts with some terminology and examples, then moves to a "close listening" exercise where you can apply what was taught earlier. Hope you enjoy!

Guest info:

TIMESTAMPS

  • 0:00 Title Card and Introductions
  • 2:00 Topic Introduction
  • 7:36 Developing a Palate- Melody, Harmony, Rhythm
  • 19:37 Developing a Palate- Timbre, Instrument Choice, Dynamics
  • 33:42 Developing a Palate- Texture and Form
  • 46:07 Developing a Palate- Character, Affect
  • 1:00:39 Patron Thank-Yous
  • 1:02:39 Close Listening- Champion Cynthia (Pokemon Diamond/Pearl/Platinum)
  • 1:14:43 Close Listening- Decisive Battle: Yu Yevon (Final Fantasy X)
  • 1:29:04 Close Listening- Gone Angels (Library of Ruina)
  • 1:48:02 Close Listening- Alicia (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33)
  • 2:09:02 Outro and Pixel Project Radio

Music used in the episode:

  • Earthbound OST- The Runaway Five on the Move! (Akio Ohmori, Ritsuo Kamimura, Keiichi Suzuki, Hirokazu Tanaka)
  • Blue Prince OST- Stories of All Manor (Trigg & Gusset)
  • Super Mario Bros OST- Ground Theme (Koji Kondo)
  • Final Fantasy IX OST- Vivi's Theme (Nobuo Uematsu)
  • Final Fantasy IX OST- Steiner's Theme (Nobuo Uematsu)
  • Dark Souls OST- Gwyn, Lord of Cinder (Motoi Sakuraba)
  • Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector OST- Signalchaser (Amos Roddy)
  • Pokemon Diamond/Pearl/Platinum OST- Champion Cynthia (Go Ichinose)
  • Final Fantasy X OST- Final Battle (Masashi Hamauzu)
  • Final Fantasy X OST- Zanarkand (Nobuo Uematsu)
  • Library of Ruina OST- Gone Angels (Studio EIM)
  • Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 OST- Alicia (Lorien Testard, Alice Duport-Percier)

Video-

Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures

Support Tales from the Backlog

]]> Support my work on Patreon- https://patreon.com/realdavejackson
Discord, Socials and more- https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebacklog

Join Dave and special guests Rick Firestone (Pixel Project Radio) and Charlie Young for an introductory lesson about how to listen to and discuss video game music in more effective ways. The episode starts with some terminology and examples, then moves to a "close listening" exercise where you can apply what was taught earlier. Hope you enjoy!

Guest info:

TIMESTAMPS

  • 0:00 Title Card and Introductions
  • 2:00 Topic Introduction
  • 7:36 Developing a Palate- Melody, Harmony, Rhythm
  • 19:37 Developing a Palate- Timbre, Instrument Choice, Dynamics
  • 33:42 Developing a Palate- Texture and Form
  • 46:07 Developing a Palate- Character, Affect
  • 1:00:39 Patron Thank-Yous
  • 1:02:39 Close Listening- Champion Cynthia (Pokemon Diamond/Pearl/Platinum)
  • 1:14:43 Close Listening- Decisive Battle: Yu Yevon (Final Fantasy X)
  • 1:29:04 Close Listening- Gone Angels (Library of Ruina)
  • 1:48:02 Close Listening- Alicia (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33)
  • 2:09:02 Outro and Pixel Project Radio

Music used in the episode:

  • Earthbound OST- The Runaway Five on the Move! (Akio Ohmori, Ritsuo Kamimura, Keiichi Suzuki, Hirokazu Tanaka)
  • Blue Prince OST- Stories of All Manor (Trigg & Gusset)
  • Super Mario Bros OST- Ground Theme (Koji Kondo)
  • Final Fantasy IX OST- Vivi's Theme (Nobuo Uematsu)
  • Final Fantasy IX OST- Steiner's Theme (Nobuo Uematsu)
  • Dark Souls OST- Gwyn, Lord of Cinder (Motoi Sakuraba)
  • Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector OST- Signalchaser (Amos Roddy)
  • Pokemon Diamond/Pearl/Platinum OST- Champion Cynthia (Go Ichinose)
  • Final Fantasy X OST- Final Battle (Masashi Hamauzu)
  • Final Fantasy X OST- Zanarkand (Nobuo Uematsu)
  • Library of Ruina OST- Gone Angels (Studio EIM)
  • Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 OST- Alicia (Lorien Testard, Alice Duport-Percier)

Video-

Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures

Support Tales from the Backlog

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