Battle Bards 142: MMO Sunrise & Sunset Sounds

Battle Bards, the biweekly podcast co-hosted by MOP’s Justin and bloggers Steff and Syl, dedicates its 142nd episode to the evocative sounds of sunrise and sunset in MMOs. The show alternates between deep dives into single game soundtracks and themed explorations, and this installment falls into the latter category. Listeners can find the episode on major podcast platforms including iTunes, Google Play, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, and Player.FM, or download it directly.

The episode opens with a trio of tracks that immediately establish the dual focus on the beginning and the end of the in-game day: “The Flag at Dusk” from Blade & Soul, “The Warming Sunrise” from Star Wars Galaxies, and “A Horizon in the Sunset” from Rappelz.

Track Highlights

For the main segment, the hosts present seven pieces that capture these transitional moments. Among them are “Sunrise” from RuneScape, “Crimson Sunset” from Final Fantasy XIV, and “Sunset Ridge” from City of Heroes. The remaining four tracks follow a similar pattern: “Weeping Sunrise” from Runes of Magic, “Dawn Gleams on Cyrodil” from Elder Scrolls Online, “Sunrise” from Worlds Adrift, and “Eternal Sunset” from TERA. After listening, the hosts share which track resonated most with them.

The episode also features listener mail from fans including Scott, Nogamara, Zinn, YD Wes, and Phubarrh. Jukebox picks include “Main Theme” from The Secret of Monkey Island and “Day of the Bright Sun” from My Time at Portia. The outro closes with “Dusk Song of High Elves” from Elder Scrolls Online, bringing the sunrise-sunset journey full circle.

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