> As soon as you hear the "PSO Opening Theme", the original RPG's classic melody can be discerned.  It just gets better from there.  Experience a wonderful mixture of orchestral delights with a futuristic flare.  I know some of you will cringe, but even after hundreds of gaming hours, I'm still not even close to being sick of this tremendously soothing and uplifting soundtrack.

     > This is a Limited Edition 15th Anniversary compilation and is not sold in stores or online!  The only way to earn this collectable item is to win a contest at SHiNFORCE.

Bottom Line:
     > The PSO:OST is a perfect example of Sega's excellence in game music!  Good luck winning the contest for this prize.  I'm positive you'll treasure the music as much as I do...

Overall: 11/10

1. The Whole New World ~Opening Theme (Lyric)
2. A Song For Eternal Story
3. Image of Hero
4. Prenotion
5. Day Dawns
6. Crossing 3084
7. Mother Earth of Dishonesty ~Part 1
8. Mother Earth of Dishonesty ~Part 2
9. Growl, From the Depths of the Earth
10. Pioneer 2
11. After the Story 1
12. Easter
13. The Kink in the Wind and the Way ~Part 1
14. The Kink in the Wind and the Way ~Part 2
15. From Seeing the Rough Wave
16. Healing
17. Codes of Silence
18. Valentine
19. Empty Space Out of Control ~Part 1
20. Empty Space Out of Control ~Part 2
21. The Crazy Program
22. You Have Nowhere To Go
23. Chaotic Bar
24. After the Story 2
25. Weird Night
26. Revolution to the Origin ~Part 1
27. Revolution to the Origin ~Part 2
28. The Nearest Place to Heaven ~Part 1
29. The Nearest Place to Heaven ~Part 2
30. Pray, for "IDOLA" the Distorted
31. Cry, for "IDOLA" the Holy
32. Can Still See the Light ~Ending Theme (Lyric)

The Whole New World (Lyric) is played with the intro movie after the Phantasy Star Online title screen times-out.  Note PSO only plays the 'lala version' of this song. 
A Song for Eternal Story is played during the PSO title screen. 
Image of Hero is played during character creation. 
Prenotion is played while at the existing character selection screen.  
Day Dawns is the default (online only) lobby tune that helps pass time while chatting and gathering friends.  
Crossing 3084 is played inside the quest room of Pioneer 2 (your mothership), which is where you first spawn into a solo or party session.  
Mother Earth of Dishonesty ~Part 1 is played throughout Forest 1 and 2, while you're not in immediate danger.  
Mother Earth of Dishonesty ~Part 2 is played throughout Forest 1 and 2, while you are in immediate danger.  
Growl, From the Depths of the Earth is heard while battling the game's first boss, the fire breathing, underground tunneling Dragon!  
Pioneer 2 is played while in the main area of the mothership of the same name.  
After the Story 1 is triggered while in various quests, and signifies you've achieved the main objective and can claim your reward.  
After the Story 2 is the alternate quest achieved song for the more somber moments.  
Easter is the (online only) lobby tune played for a period around that holiday. 
The Kink in the Wind and the Way ~Part 1 is played throughout Cave 1-3, while you're not in immediate danger. 
The Kink in the Wind and the Way ~Part 2 is played throughout Cave 1-3, while you are in immediate danger.  
From Seeing the Rough Wave is the theme played while battling the second boss, De Rol Le - a swimming, jumping, Godzilla breathing, gigantic worm from hell. 
Healing is played while in the hospital room (complete with nurses) of Pioneer 2, which you visit to heal up or spawn after a non-resurrected death. 
Codes of Silence is played when visiting the Principal's room on Pioneer 2.  The Principal and his associates give you direction and move the story along.  
Valentine is the (online only) lobby tune played for a period around that holiday.  
Empty Space Out of Control ~Part 1 is played throughout Mine 1 and 2, while you're not in immediate danger.  
Empty Space Out of Control ~Part 2 is played throughout Mine 1 and 2, while you are in immediate danger. 
The Crazy Program is heard while battling the first form of the third boss, Vol Opt - an electrifying, multi-screen computer gone crazy.  
You Have Nowhere To Go follows as the second form of Vol Opt spawns - a huge mech-battletank that uses lasers, homing missiles, a crushing arm, and self-healing.  
Chaotic Bar is played while you are in the shop of Pioneer 2, where you can buy/sell weapons, items and armor, plus visit the Tekker to identify rare finds.  
Weird Night is the (online only) lobby tune played for a period around the Halloween holiday.  
Revolution to the Origin ~Part 1 is played throughout Ruin 1-3, while you're not in immediate danger. 
Revolution to the Origin ~Part 2 is played throughout Ruin 1-3, while you are in immediate danger.   
The Nearest Place to Heaven ~Part 1 is heard on your way to the fourth and final boss, Dark Falz, as you survey his graveyard.  
The Nearest Place to Heaven ~Part 2 is played once you've initiated the resurrection of Dark Falz and you're surrounded by hundreds of spinning spikes that make quick work of flesh.  
Pray, for "IDOLA" the Distorted is heard as you battle the first and second forms of Dark Falz - the fourth and final boss that freezes, bombs, slows, spikes, and rains down heavenly punishment.  
Cry, for "IDOLA" the Holy is played while battling the third and final form of Dark Falz - a longsword wielding, light and dark magic casting, magic orb projectile shooting, soul stealing force of hell.  
Can Still See the Light (Lyric) is the musical treat you are entitled to hearing after defeating Dark Falz!  Wow, what an excellent ending theme.  Note PSO only plays the 'lala version' of this song.