Ape Escape DJ Mix (Jungle, Drum and Bass, Garage) ft. Soichi Terada | VGM DJ SET SPECIAL #03

Track IDs with timestamps and more info below!
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Here's another special VGM DJ SET episode, this time featuring the amazing music Soichi Terada made for the Ape Escape franchise, the series that got hunderd of thousands of kids into Jungle and Drum and Bass when they were just expecting to have some Dulashock action. In this mix, I explore the soundtracks from every game Soichi worked on, from Ape Escape to Ape Escape 3 to obscure spin-offs like Pumped and Primed and Million Monkeys.
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Also thanks to Nick Dwyer for letting me quote his interview with Soichi Terada! Pls check out the awesome Digging in the Carts show from Red Bull Radio - www.mixcloud.com/VGmix/2017-1...
Tell ya the truth, while doing my research for my interview, I found Nick's interview so good that I just decided to lean on it and not ask Terada-san some of those question NIck had already asked cause my interview was too long already haha.
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TRACKLIST WITH TIMESTAMPS
All tracks written and produced by Soichi Terada
00:12 - Movie From Opening (Ape Escape)
00:33 - Cryptic Relics (Ape Escape)
01:37 - Stadium Attack (Ape Escape) VS. Stage Select (Ape Escape)
03:41 - City Park Sewers (Ape Escape)
04:26 - Eversummer Island 2 (Ape Escape 3)
06:26 - Dark Ruins (Ape Escape)
07:25 - Factory Inside (Ape Escape)
08:12 - Mount Amazing 2 (Ape Escape 3)
10:06 - Mount Amazing (Ape Escape 3)
11:55 - Track 4 ((Ape Escape: Million Monkeys)
13:26 - Training Room (Ape Escape 3)
14:47 - Eversummer Island VS. Hot Springs (maze) (Ape Escape)
17:14 - Wabi Sabi Wall (Ape Escape)
18:22 - Opening (Ape Escape)
19:59 - Dexter's Island (Ape Escape)
20:13 - Winterville (Ape Escape 3)
21:56 - TV Tower (Ape Escape)
23:22 - Stunclub (Ape Escape: Pumped and Primed)
24:28 - Freeze Continent (Ape Escape 3)
25:46 - New Freezeland (Ape Escape)
26:48 - New Freezeland (Ape Escape: On The Loose)
27:30 - Frosty Retreat (Inside) (Ape Escape)
28:06 - Frosty Retreat (Outside) (Ape Escape)
28:50 - Escape (Ape Escape: Pumped and Primed)
29:13 - Emperors Castle (Ape Escape 3)
30:04 - Time Station (Ape Escape)
33:24 - Menu (Ape Escape: Pumped and Primed)
34:29 - Prologue (Ape Escape: Pumped and Primed)
35:45 - Haunted House (Ape Escape)
36:50 - Results 2 (Ape Escape 3)
37:13 - Results (Ape Escape 3)
37:34 - TV Station (Ape Escape 3)
38:47 - Tomouki City (Ape Escape 3)
40:00 - Terra Break (Ape Escape: Pumped and Primed) X Results (Ape Escape)
41:17 - Coral Cave (Ape Escape: On The Loose)
42:52 - WaterMech (Ape Escape: Pumped and Primed)
43:54 - Tomouki City 2 (Ape Escape 3)
45:52 - Specter's Castle (Ape Escape)
49:06 - Peak Point Matrix (Ape Escape)
50:52 - Freeze Continent 2 (Ape Escape 3)
51:27 - Primordial Ooze (Ape Escape)
52:56 - Opening (Movie Version) (Ape Escape)
55:52 - Staffroll AE3 (Ape Escape 3)
Yo everyone, how's everything? My name is ✨dedeco✨ and this is my VIDEO GAME MUSIC DJ SET (or VGM DJ SET please algorithm show these videos when people search for VGM DJ SET. VGM is the same as video game music i promise) series! It is a series where I dig and select only the hottest tracks from (mostly) retro videogames (mainly ps1 and ps2 eras) and then I perform them live using my cheap ass dj controller and virtual dj 7 lol
I've been a dance music producer and DJ for a long time, so these are all video game OSTs that could possibly tear clubs up (we will get some extra chill vibes eventually tho). I want to make something that will show electronic music enthusiasts just how cool and important for dance music history video game soundtracks are!!!
I want to keep this series as legit as possible, so there won't be any remixes over here (specially no EDM mixes lol). Eventually there will be club edits from video game OSTs that I make myself. Those edits will keep all of the original tracks's essences, but will add a couple elements (most of the time just a kick drum) to make them more club-ready. If you would like to snatch those edits head over to my Patreon maybe 👀
The series also features cool visuals that I painstakingly edit out here to make the videos interesting and cool to watch all the way through cause DID YOU KNOW THAT THE AVERAGE HUMAN BEING HAS A SHORTER ATTENTION SPAM THAN A GOLDFISH NOWADAYS THERE ARE LIKE ACTUAL STUDIES ABOUT IT THAT IS CRAZY MAN
VGM dj set ooh VGM i love VGM MIXES

[@fkkkkkenig]

After 25 years I finally caught all the monkeys and beat the true ending a few days ago. And now I feel a painful nostalgia. Thank you for this

[@Rohtix]

Congrats my friend 🎉

[@tismare]

same. ape escape was the first game I remember and I just beat the true ending too. congrats :)

[@josiasjum6325]

I haven't done that yet, I gave my Ps to now an ex friend and it never came back. Listening to this makes me want to recover my loved PS1 after all this years. If I'm lucky enough I'll come back someday and say that Ive also finished this game. I hope it's not too late 😉

[@cody_code]

@@josiasjum6325 Maybe you could emulate it on a computer? That can be a great option, especially if you get a ps1 controller and a usb adapter for it

[@_azurejake]

Did you guys also play "Tomba" it was like Ape Escape but you capture pigs, both were classics.

[@jonathangriffith6949]

This might sound kind of silly, but this video feels like such a monumental achievement. The flavor from Terada san, the INSANE set you perform... You got all these trashbags on YT dropping content like, "let me tell you why I think Gears of War is SOOO underrated" and you're out here making something that feels like a part of video game history. SO MUCH LOVE, DEDECO!

[@dedecoVGMDJ]

much looooove

[@jonathangriffith6949]

@@musicmagpie9039 No, I didn't JUST refer to him using a respectful honorific. That was like 9 months ago. Who is Jhim?

[@jonathangriffith6949]

@@musicmagpie9039 " "The Japanese suffix -san is polite, but not excessively formal. It can be broadly used to refer to anyone you don't know, regardless of status or age." C'mon dude. This is like JP 101.

[@katmanfoo9404]

Lmfao this fucker got wrecked In the comments. I love it.

[@zachporter8864]

simpy comment

[@333link434]

My homie let the ape escape from within

[@333link434]

*edit* I think you earned a new subscriber as well

[@rocketpunchgo1]

We seriously need an Ape Escape remake on the PS5.

[@pwnisher]

Hear me … this is and forever will be the ultimate Ape Escape music experience. You masterfully mixed together all the best songs and more, put together the entire bg visuals, and dished out a heartwarming interview. The ending had me in tears too. I didn’t know someone else loved ape escape music as much as me until I discovered this. I jammed out to your mix while driving from Tokyo to Kyoto recently, and even blasted it at Monkey Park in Kyoto! Thanks for the best time. This is the video I’ll forever point to when I wanna show people what ape escape is all about. Thank you for this masterpiece 🙏🏼🐵

[@someguywithapineapp]

Goated comment from the goat. Beautiful to see worlds collide. May we all stay bobbing with a reverence for the music that made us x

[@pwnisher]

@@someguywithapineapp 🙏🏼always and forever! Connecting with all this stuff from our childhood is so important, and this mix makes it oh so easy!!

[@dedecoVGMDJ]

thank you so much man! I'm so glad it resonated with you like that. Soichi is a treasure to this world ❤

[@fighamletjustin]

wait if this is the penultimate what's the ultimate

[@retiredhater]

doesn't penultimate mean next to last? that's kinda saying it's almost the worst no? lol

[@artrbmbnt]

never thought a videogame DJ set would make me cry hahaha quebrouu

[@dedecoVGMDJ]

haha só força manooo! espero que teja tudo bem por aí!

[@Brosephv]

Edward turntable hands

[@SIMKYUSHA]

So it took my eight year old son (who discovered Soichi on his own) to get me to understand that the songs that influenced me and my music making was Terada-san! Full circle generationally. Thank you for this.

[@Nickliquicity73]

Ape escape 1 is the reason why i love dnb.

[@ViRiXDreamcore]

09:30. This part here; where Terada-san explains that he didn't have the clasic jungle samples so he just spead up breakbeat tracks... THAT is what made his iconic sound. He was just doing that out of necessity of what he had. And to think, we're here trying to imitate it... Sheesh. That's kind of inspiring. Don't try to BE someone else, just use what you have and make it work. Then you'll have YOUR own iconic sound. Maybe some things won't sound as good, but others will sound simply amazing.

[@TangentChaos]

Yes🎉 That's great advice❤ inspiring I hope more people do it

[@nackedgrils9302]

My ex-gf was a huge Ape Escape fan and introduced me to this music about 10 years ago. I haven't played the game much, but the OST slaps. Thanks for making this!

[@syunraijunpieee]

Its creator is Soichi Terada, a Japanese national. Legend of the house music world

[@richardvoncline]

The late 90s early 2000s VGM Drum n Bass revival is huge. We all grew up on this music and it's in our soul. The music industry is absolute trash at the moment-- thank the Gods for the DNB revival on KZbin! Excellent set, excellent energy! Specter's Castle always gets me absolutely hyped! That crazy base BPM. I love working out to Ape Escape.

[@StoriesAndPringles]

also; 60-70 songs within a year with a tight schedule like that... damn, that's really rough. I can only imagine how many gems we've lost that were shut down by the producer! bless Soichi for all his efforts. absolute legend

[@crud1508]

Had the pleasure of watching Soichi perform live last night, he did a fantastic set and was really friendly. He stayed a while after his set to say hello and take pictures with everybody :)

[@ElFamosoDemon]

So much good music.

[@dedecoVGMDJ]

ikr?

[@iced2594]

Hot damn this SLAPS my childhood like my daddy, I give this a 10/10 my guy

[@dedecoVGMDJ]

thank you this is the best comment on this channel

[@zeroincarnate3452]

That transition from intro theme to cryptic relics 👌

[@usagin0te]

Googled "Ape Escape Breakbeats" and found this, my ears have been blessed

[@trevor_mounts_music]

Soichi is a real legend - every time I play one of his tracks out I always get smiles in return

[@dedecoVGMDJ]

nice. his music causes that!

[@ZeeBlueShork]

Ape Escape has such a big place in my heart its criminal people don't know more about this series. And from Soichi-san's words to your personal touch on all these tracks it goes to show just how much these endeavours in our lives affect us. And all we needed where silly monkeys to help us out along the way. Thank you SO much for bringing me to litteral TEARS through your words and the mixing of the music blasting my nostalgia of this franchise alive in my heart Saru-Getchu! 💜 🐵

[@dedecoVGMDJ]

💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@kimmyera174]

Ikr. This was just one random game I played on PS1 as a kid, and it takes a huge place up in my memories of early gaming. This game hit many good notes, area designs, creativity in enemy patterns along with the player and the enemies usage of tools (curse the UFO's lolol). and ofc, the music. the music. Literally defining a musical taste as a young kid. Terada-san, you are goated ^^

[@denzelwright8475]

Bruh, Eversummer Island vs Hot Springs (14:47) fucking blew me away and the lead in from Specter's Castle to Peak Point Matrix knocked me on my ass. You are a genius!!!

[@Camdavis11]

You're as much of a hero as Terada imo. While we may have played these games as kids, the games and their music's influence on us may potentially go unrecognized. But with your mixes you bring that to the forefront. It's hard to put into words.... but it's like being reunited with a toy from your childhood that you thought you didn't want anymore but you really regretted getting rid of.

[@dedecoVGMDJ]

💕💕💕💕💕

[@y0blue]

nostalgia

[@kikuo_sound]

Thanks for the great work. It is the best. I can tell you have a really good understanding of this OST. This is my root and soul.

[@Ana0bella0goth0fox]

can't believe i'm seeing actual kikuo here, omfg. this game literally defined my childhood and then i come across your music... it all makes sense now hahahah

[@vixitee]

same fr@@Ana0bella0goth0fox

[@mrcompisawesome]

I'm a 37 year old kid. And my life got a little bit better now that I just found this. I needed more Ape Escape remix in my life.

[@dapperfan44]

The instant smile on my face at 24:29.

[@CosmicBrucey]

Talk about a time machine. This is the type of shit that inspired me to pick up a set of tables man.

[@ryno4ever433]

This was beautiful. Thank you so much for interviewing Mr. Terada. I was getting emotional around the time you started crying too... to hear Mr. Terada say this your interview let him see the value of his Ape Escape soundtrack and how it influenced so many of us is really heartwarming. You did an excellent job with the mix. Thank you so much man.

[@YBee87]

Even after all of this time Dedeco: You have no idea just how much I wish that I could ‘like’ this perfect slice of audio/gaming joy more than once. IT’S DELICIOUS!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@peterline6]

Man you genuinely brought me to tears at the end of the video. Your passion is infectious, I'm so proud you finally made it! It's an outstanding mix dude, you can and must be proud too! Now go get some rest (and give more love to that cat 🐾)

[@dedecoVGMDJ]

much love dude! got some quality chill time over the past few days haha thanks a lot

[@HieronymousLex]

29:21 is so sick I love how you did that

[@Sondi]

You outdid yourself with this set. there was like a pocket from like 10:00 to 30:00 where you just entered like a zen state everything was perfect.

[@dedecoVGMDJ]

That was more of an extremely estresses and adrenaline fueled state cause that part was so hard lmao but whatever works

[@MKSC74]

Even though I never played Ape Escape in my life, this has my whole heart.

[@y0blue]

I listen to this mix nearly every day, love the documentary.

[@y0blue]

I still do this btw :)

[@y0blue]

hi me again just dropping in on another day to enjoy this mix

[@wildoughty]

This is amazing holy shit thank you, things like this keep the Ape Escape community alive. I saw and met Soichi Terada last month when he was performing at the Jazz Cafe in London. Genuinely one of the kindest smiliest people I’ve ever met.

[@TangentChaos]

What a treat what little is out there on KZbin for soichi live, you can see that he is a genuine real person and artist, let alone genius It's really refreshing

[@CrystalFissure]

This is an absolute masterpiece. Transitions were unreal and the track selection was perfect. Beautiful job.

[@PIXELISAK]

Knew I would see you here hihi. When someone as big of a Terada fan as you consider it a masterpiece then that is high high praise, 100% deserved at that

[@dedecoVGMDJ]

aaaaah thank you so much dude!

[@dedecoVGMDJ]

@@PIXELISAK ikr? Hahaha it's an honor

[@barryromano0451]

Found you :)

[@latrous4425]

46:00 as a kid hearing that song for the first time was mind blowing. this version brings back that feeling somehow. that's awesome man. goosebumps

[@RideHaste]

re: let you know in comments, I enjoyed post @30:00, "please turn up the volume" request, level extremely loud engaged, and enjoyed. I think your bridging of game and club vibes is really cool and people LOVE this scene clash. Near me, in the North of England, both Studio Liverpool, with WipeOut and Reflections (in Gateshead) with Driver, had pure dope sounds because the folk who made them were heavy into going out on the town to listen to music, and after folk like us (in the 1990s) would game until the wee hours, assisted by many varied substances, coffee, tabs, kebabs, etc...., with the decks on for many games, but I could run the MegaDrive, Dreamcast and PS1 thru the house soundsystem for canny tracks, stage 2 dodonpachi, GT2 menus, but not race music lol I'm rambling but the craic is good. I love your music and it's always on when I'm gaming these days. Much love. 🤘🙇🤙

[@chazmaru9583]

The CC interview on top of the DJ set is an amazing idea, kudos on your efforts.

[@bstoker9468]

That time station mix was truly on point and I feel like Soichi will like that one and the set as a whole!

[@dedecoVGMDJ]

much love dude!

[@austinessig8841]

The transition at 13:40 was fuckin' clean. Big kudos. Also, holy shit, so excited that you got to interview Terada-san for this. I know how much of an influence he is, it was really only a matter of time.

[@jons9239]

Ya was a dope transition, he even did the Donkey kong dance too!

[@Saxdude26]

When you started punching the air in excitement during Peak Point Matrix, I think you channeled the feeling of EVERY 90s kid when they first got to that final boss and THAT was such a raw emotion you captured perfectly. Genuinely, thankyou for this.

[@uirusux]

Ape Escape 1 and Pumped and Primed are my childhood. Thank you.

[@pritzi101]

Ape escape is such a top tier soundtrack. Great work mate.

[@bobbybragg5111]

Time Station is my favorite song in the whole series and that mashup was absolutely HEAVENLY. All your mixes are amazing but this one was a cut above, thank you for your hard work Dedeco 🙏

[@masonbehnke]

nah this is actually the hardest remix I've ever heard. actually brought on tears edit : I watched the full video WITH the captions, and by the end, I was crying with you. You've created something truly and genuinely so special and I hope you feel proud of the work you've put in. I'm still in awe of what an accomplishment this is and how seamless everything is. This is beyond impressive. Thank you for this

[@Xogine]

Ape Escape was my first video game, I remember being blown away by the soundtrack at the time. I never thought that I would hear such a good mix of theses songs after all those years, thank you!

[@Shpongle64]

That shirt is gas

[@mickox13]

I've listened to the entire mix like 10 times in the last week. Is such a masterpiece.

[@sBitSwapper]

Being one of the first games I ever played as a child, and falling in love with the soundtrack as a child, this video hits hard bro. Amazing mix; You really did a great job. 14:45 - 17:00 ish is fireeee.

[@gianwright5178]

That Hot Springs Remix AAAAAAAAAAAAAA, MGGG, My favorite traaaack!

[@MuhMuhMamaLuigi]

i can't understate how much i love these games, and the sound soichi terada created for them. it sounds silly but this mix actually made me start to tear up, i can't believe i hadn't found it before now. just, shit, thanks for putting this together, it means so much to me.

[@haroldp.sadwood1181]

Doesn't sound silly at all, brother ❤

[@kaique9508]

Primordial Ooze is one of my favorite tracks, it gives me such nostalgia. But the way you mixed in Freeze Continent 2's bells motifs has elevated the track to a whole new level, it's crazy how well you made them complement eachother.

[@juggernautknight2749]

I listen to this almost every day. Freaking awesome.

[@NuclearWintr]

Damn it off to play Ape Escape again.

[@Applecitylightkiwi]

I played this game so much, already listen to intellegent dnb and jungle aswell sometimes muxes has a ape escape tune, always appreciate a live set

[@StephenMorrisonart]

Absolutely worth the wait. The original ape escape soundtrack was one of the biggest influences and the start of my discovery of electronic music and I still love it to this day, so this mix is very meaningful to me. Thank you dedeco and Sochi terada!! 💖

[@dedecoVGMDJ]

Ahhhh I knew you were very excited for this one so this is great to hear!

[@linuxstreamer8910]

ape escape is a great series i love ape escape 2

[@donrafaeli]

Maaaan i would lie if I said I wasn't crying with you in the end. Thank you

[@dedecoVGMDJ]

:')

[@shin-ishikiri-no]

You felt it too... Incredible.

[@xxfabvxx]

Best Game And Music🎉🎮❤️💛

[@maxchou3025]

This was AMAZING!! One of the best jungle sets i have ever heard!! Thank you!!

[@dedecoVGMDJ]

wow thank you so much!

[@Flipbug_The_Whimsical]

Transition at 26:00 absolutely slick

[@Pakomal]

Thanks for such a sick mix, been hearing it for days now❤ Btw I cried with you bro, feeling it 🫶🤝 Have a good one ❤

[@XJLuna]

This belongs in the library of congress

[@thermomixmeister]

13:30 was crazy

[@TangentChaos]

14:56 ❤🎉 another fun transition

[@3rdrick]

The way you made Specters Factory sound so ethereal and give it a creepy factory vibe was so dope. My fav part by far. That one and the Wabi Sabi Wall secrion.

[@warrenenriquez1846]

Used to watch my brother play this game. Thanks for the nostalgia trip

[@dedecoVGMDJ]

youre welcome haha

[@SuperBloodedge]

This was amazing.

[@PurpleEmma05]

Great job!!!! Thoroughly enjoyed this, being a huge ape escape fan myself

[@dedecoVGMDJ]

ahhhh such a dream to watch him live. kudos on reaching that Kaos Pad haha

[@NauticalNoey]

Never got into Ape Escape due to never being a Sony person back in the 2000's but YOUR MIX IS KILLER!!! You did your job and made me appreciate this series and their OST's. So many good tunes and this felt like an amazing "best of" mix. Phenomenal job mixing and DJing all this together. The visuals in the BG were the cherry on top.

[@xxspike2xx1]

this is the best thing i ever listened too. i play it on repeat at work and never get stressed out anymore! grew up with ape escape as my only game lol thank you so much for making this!

[@BasedKiliK]

Ape Escape and its music were a very intimate part of my childhood. Seeing someone else have such appreciation for its musical style along other jungle and dnb classics from that era is a wonderful breath of fresh air. Instant sub, and I hope to see more. You rock brother! The KZbin algorithm is thankfully doing its job here. :)

[@PolYGame]

8:30 I loooooooove this transition! 😍

[@dedecoVGMDJ]

that one is annoying for me because it looks so easy on video but it's so hard in real life lmao

[@tometrist7052]

So I've been listening to this mix a ton for the past few weeks and there are so many amazing parts that keep me coming back (especially around 20:00 that whole part is insane). Ape escape meant so much to me as a kid and it's Soichi Terada's music that got me into Dnb and Jungle and honestly music in general. This mix brought back so many memories of playing the game as a kid just to listen to the music, so to hear it all remixed together with your own beats added on top is amazing. I really enjoy all your mixes, keep it up because these are seriously great!!!

[@dedecoVGMDJ]

So glad you enjoyed it T-T

[@Spuuky]

THE GOAT

[@dedecoVGMDJ]

NO U

[@nerinell]

Parabéns pelo mix, ficou sensacional. Nunca imaginei que alguém iria fazer algo tão incrível com um dos meus jogos preferidos. A entrevista com o Terada foi ótima. Valeu demais! E esse "meu deus" no final do vídeo kkkk

[@robson2099]

Mano pode crê, lembro de vários jogos com dnbe jungle. Pena que aqui em.sampa tá morto o role

[@defaultboe]

I ENJOYED THAT, SHOUT OUT TO DEDECO !?

[@TheAleStuffs]

nice profile pic

[@defaultboe]

@@TheAleStuffs lol ty

[@gg-dv9vd]

I bought Ape Escape because of you :)

[@dedecoVGMDJ]

ahhhh nice, are you enjoying it?

[@gg-dv9vd]

@@dedecoVGMDJ Yea man, game is awesome! I never really knew what it was about when they were advertising it when I was younger. I missed out!

[@jamiexoxo]

i needed this my whole life, didnt even know it. I saw him this summer, it was an experience to say the least.

[@sventle]

Been waiting for an ape escape mix to come into existence and i can only say thank you for makin a banger one.

[@jumpbreak99]

finally the only based youtube channel

[@TheeFoolishNoob]

listen, I don't know much about DJ-ing. I don't know what techniques you're using, or how skillful you are in DJ-ing relative to "DJ-ing" in general. but....I just wanna say I really appreciate you making this lol

[@antsony94]

Ape Escape's soundtrack will forever be a GOAT! loved this!

[@Mossbios]

Let's go Dedeco, 2024, tour starts, I believe it.

[@dedecoVGMDJ]

LETS GO

[@ipposleepo]

THE HERO WE NEEDED

[@belgianheskey]

I started listening to 90s/00s vgm I think about 2 years ago after looking for something that was less boring than lo-fi and with a bit more variety than halo music I listen to to get work done. VGM music hits the spots and helps me stay focused while doing work, these sets are amazing and I don't think I appreciated the music at the time when I used to play some of these games. Maybe because dnb and garage was so common in the uk. That time period imho is the best era of the past 50 years. This is culture

[@alekot7105]

True Master piece right here. If alien do exist they have this shit archived some where.

[@TheAleStuffs]

LOOL

[@TheAleStuffs]

The aliens will listen to this mix and forgive us for everything.

[@PIXELISAK]

As someone deeply in love with Ape Escape and especially the soundtracks of the first two games (I love AE2 too but its nigh impossible to top Terada). This mix hit me hard. I should be asleep now butI'm just in awe over how freaking good this is and can't stop listening on repeat. Seeing the amount of passion from both you and Terada combined with my own just created a surreal experience I have never ever felt before. Fantastic job all around

[@dedecoVGMDJ]

much love and thank you so much for your comment

[@SeanSeanson]

The work this must have taken bro. Next level shit

[@dedecoVGMDJ]

thank you Sean it was indeed a whole lotta work lol

[@Ryeforce9831]

The way you are able mix and enhance Soichi Terada's work is really impressive! Also that transition into Training Room was SO clean!

[@Jazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz]

This is so awesome!!

[@DoctorMario606]

I know why Ape Escape 2 was left out of this, but it still hurts that it's not in this LOL

[@gurenchamp]

This is making my week, man. Thank you. I played the Ape Escape trilogy in the 2000s and was a big fan, don't know why Sony never made another one outside of Japan. Also, I've been a big fan of Soichi's other work like Sumo Jungle, as well as Shinichiro Yokota for the past 5 years or so. These are some of the most standout soundtracks of the PS2 era, IMO. Have you heard Terada-san's side project Omodaka?

[@jansjo]

amazing mix!!!

[@NEWBOYY]

Everything about this made me so happy. The music, the interview, the passion you put into all of this, the cat hugging, everything.

[@dante4444]

Great set. Takes me back.

[@cartola_specter595]

This is so, so so so so amazing

[@TheKastorian]

This set is SO freaking good!

[@NickolasNinja]

god this is so good, so glad I found this.

[@StoneSworders]

insane!