Episode #385 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth set off on a globe-trotting musical adventure with Vacation Destinations. From grand European-inspired capitals to spooky holiday towns, from the sun-drenched vineyards of Toussaint to the vibrant celebrations of Rio, we’re exploring songs that capture the spirit of travel, culture, and escape.

Each track is more than just music, it’s a ticket to another world. You’ll hear songs that evoke scenic road trips, bustling markets, cozy villages, romantic landscapes, and even a few places where things get just a little eerie. Whether you’re the kind of traveler who loves relaxation, adventure, or the strange and unusual, there’s something here for everyone. No passport required—just a good pair of headphones and a love for video game music.

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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

1. The Citadel from Mass Effect [Richard Jacques, 2007]
2. A New Poem Southern Thailand Wants to Tell -Thai Stage- from Fatal Fury 2 [Masahiko Hataya, Toshio Shimizu & Yoshihiko Kitamura, 1992]
3. Mount Volbono -Luncheon Kingdom- from Super Mario Odyssey [Shiho Fujii, 2017]
4. The Metropolis of Fourside from Earthbound [Keiichi Suzuki, 1994]
5. Galdin Quay from Final Fantasy XV [Yoko Shimomura, 2016]
6. Night City from Cyberpunk 2077 [R E L & Artemis Delta, 2020]
7. Silvermoon City from World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade [Russell Brower, 2007]
8. Alaska from Marvel Super Heroes in War of the Gems [Takane Ōkubo & Katsunari Kitajima, 1996]
9. Paleozoic Era from Dragon Spirit [Shinji Hosoe, 1987]
10. Village of Beastlings -Day- from Octopath Traveler II [Yasunori Nishiki, 2023]
11. Royal Capital of Grancel from The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky [Wataru Ishibashi, 2004]
12. This is Halloween from The Nightmare Before Christmas: Oogie's Revenge [Danny Elfman feat. the Citizens of Halloween Town, 2004]
13. The Banks of the Sansretour from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Blood and Wine [Piotr Musiał, 2016]
14. Carnaval do Rio! from Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games [Kenichi Tokoi, Teruhiko Nakagawa, Mitsuharu Fukuyama, Tomoya Ohtani, Naofumi Hataya, Hidekuni Horita, Tadashi Kinukawa, Jun Senoue, Yutaka Minobe & Hiroyuki Anazawa, 2016]

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PODCAST NETWORK

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