Episode #387 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth dive deep into the innovative musical world of Lena Raine, one of gaming's most emotionally resonant and versatile composers. From her breakthrough work on the indie platformer Celeste to her contributions to major franchises like Minecraft and Guild Wars 2, Raine has consistently crafted soundscapes that blend electronic innovation with organic warmth.

Whether she's scoring personal moments of self-reflection or crafting atmospheric pieces for massive explorable environments, Raine brings a distinctive voice that has already influenced a generation of game music creators. This Composer Appreciation celebrates an artist who has proven that video game music can be both technically sophisticated and deeply human, making her one of the most important voices in contemporary gaming audio.

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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

1. Confronting Myself from Celeste [Lena Raine, 2018]
2. The Shelter from Dead State [Lena Raine, 2014]
3. UPSHIFT from UPSHIFT [Lena Raine, 2016]
4. The Decisive Battle from Panic at Multiverse High! [Lena Raine, 2016]
5. electroheist from hackmud [Lena Raine, 2016]
6. Perception Shift from ESC [Lena Raine, 2018]
7. Supper Woods from Chicory: A Colorful Tale [Lena Raine, 2021]
8. Beyond The Heart (Broken Hearts Mix) from Spin Rhythm XD [Lena Raine, 2019]
9. Traveling from Sackboy: A Big Adventure [Lena Raine, 2020]
10. Ursula's Poetry from Harmony: The Fall of Reverie [Lena Raine, 2023]
11. Everyday Life from Moonglow Bay [Lena Raine, 2021]
12. Creator from Minecraft: Tricky Trials [Lena Raine, 2024]
13. VS. The Raging Blazes from Beastieball [Lena Raine, 2024]
14. Tarir, The Forgotten City from Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns [Lena Raine, 2015]

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