It's time for another composer spotlight on Rhythm Encounter, and this time we're celebrating the works of Hiroki Kikuta. Many RPG fans know his work on the Mana series — particularly Secret of Mana and Trials of Mana — but there's much more to Kikuta than many people know.From a PSone game that never left Japan to his contributions to many indie games today, today's episode digs into the many hats Hiroki Kikuta has worn over the years. We hope you discover new facets to his work as some of us did on this episode!If you want more composer episodes when you are done, check out episodes 108 and 61, where we spotlighted Hitoshi Sakimoto and Yoko Shimomura, respectively.Featuring: Mike Salbato, Hilary Andreff, Patrick Gann, Greg Delmage; Edited by Paul DennisLinks for this episode
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TracklistFiji Block0:08:13 - Where Angel Fear to Tread (Hiroki Kikuta, arr. Sachiko Miyano) - Trials of Mana (2020)0:10:54 - Into the Thick of It (GENTLE LOVE) - Prescription for Sleep: Lullabies of ManaIndie Darling Block0:36:59 - Ajna (comp/arr Hiroki Kikuta) - Indivisible0:39:44 - Land of Blooming Mushrooms (Hiroki Kikuta) - TangledeepCinematic Block1:04:31 - The Essentia 2000 Arrives (aka Exploring the Wilderness) (Hiroki Kikuta) - YIIK: A Postmodern RPG1:07:05 - Halls of Karba (Hiroki Kikuta) - Earthlock: Festival of Magic"I'll do it myself" Block1:26:07 - Requiem (Hiroki Kikuta) - Koudelka1:27:29 - Quake (comp/arr Hiroki Kikuta) - Soukaigi2:02:20 - Mike's Bonus Track!Album links for places to buy, stream, and more are available in our post on RPGFan.Get in Touch:RPGFan.comRPGFan ShopEmail us: music@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom