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The Viva Piñata | The '''Soundtrack''' for the ''[[Viva Piñata]]'' games was primarily composed by [[wikipedia:Grant_Kirkhope|Grant Kirkhope]], with additional tracks by [[wikipedia:Robin_Beanland|Robin Beanland]] and [[wikipedia:Steve_Burke_(composer)|Steve Burke]]. It has been released in many forms over the years, even receiving releases on vinyl. | ||
== Releases == | == Releases == | ||
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<nowiki>*</nowiki> Title was taken from [https://www.raregamer.co.uk/games/viva-pinata-trouble-in-paradise-music/ RareGamer's tracklist], which later had some titles canonised. | <nowiki>*</nowiki> Title was taken from [https://www.raregamer.co.uk/games/viva-pinata-trouble-in-paradise-music/ RareGamer's tracklist], which later had some titles canonised. | ||
== Trivia == | |||
* The longest song is the original recording of Growing Under Moonlight, with a length of 3:05. | * The longest song is the original recording of Growing Under Moonlight, with a length of 3:05. | ||
* The 2026 vinyl release reuses the track list from the 2009 CD release. | * The 2026 vinyl release reuses the track list from the 2009 CD release. | ||
* Excluding rearranged tracks, the 2009 CD release leaves out 11 songs that play in either the garden, Piñarctic or Dessert Desert. The 2018 vinyl release leaves out 4. | * Excluding rearranged tracks, the 2009 CD release leaves out 11 songs that play in either the [[garden]], [[Piñarctic]] or [[Dessert Desert]]. The 2018 vinyl release leaves out 4. | ||
** There is only 1 Dessert Desert night song included in the 2009 CD release. | ** There is only 1 Dessert Desert night song included in the 2009 CD release. | ||
* Island Welcome is the only song that is exclusive to [[Viva Piñata (2006 game)|Viva Piñata]]. | * Island Welcome is the only song that is exclusive to [[Viva Piñata (2006 game)|Viva Piñata]]. | ||
** That being said, its main melody is reused heavily in Flower Greetings. | ** That being said, its main melody is reused heavily in Flower Greetings. | ||
* | * Steve Burke is the only Viva Piñata composer to not have a song on an official release. | ||
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Revision as of 13:08, 23 February 2026
The Soundtrack for the Viva Piñata games was primarily composed by Grant Kirkhope, with additional tracks by Robin Beanland and Steve Burke. It has been released in many forms over the years, even receiving releases on vinyl.
Releases

2009 CD Release

2018 Vinyl Release

2026 Vinyl Rerecord
| # | Title | Length | Composer(s) | Song Archetype |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Island Welcome | 0:28 | Grant Kirkhope | Cutscene |
| 2 | Oven-Fresh Day | 2:36 | Grant Kirkhope | Garden day |
| 3 | All in a Day's Work | 2:55 | Grant Kirkhope | Garden day |
| 4 | Tranquil Hours | 2:38 | Grant Kirkhope | Garden night |
| 5 | Frosty Morning | 2:36 | Grant Kirkhope | Piñarctic day |
| 6 | Sunrise Whisper | 2:07 | Grant Kirkhope | Dessert Desert day |
| 7 | Snowy Blankets | 2:38 | Grant Kirkhope | Piñarctic night |
| 8 | Time Flies | 2:30 | Grant Kirkhope | Garden day |
| 9 | Winter Shines | 2:18 | Grant Kirkhope | Piñarctic day |
| 10 | Slow Baked | 2:20 | Grant Kirkhope | Dessert Desert day |
| 11 | Daily Dance | 2:17 | Grant Kirkhope | Garden night |
| 12 | Icicle Chorus | 2:25 | Grant Kirkhope | Piñarctic day |
| 13 | Bedtime Story | 2:29 | Grant Kirkhope | Garden night |
| 14 | Flower Greetings | 2:27 | Grant Kirkhope | Garden day |
| 15 | Growing Under Moonlight | 2:39 | Grant Kirkhope | Garden night |
| 16 | Sowing Seeds | 2:06 | Grant Kirkhope | Garden day |
| 17 | Midnight Feasts | 2:19 | Grant Kirkhope | Garden night |
| 18 | Desert Breezes | 2:19 | Grant Kirkhope | Dessert Desert night |
| 19 | Warm Heart, Cold Nose | 2:24 | Grant Kirkhope | Piñarctic day |
| 20 | Chilly Promise | 2:22 | Grant Kirkhope | Piñarctic night |
| 21 | Ripen and Bloom | 2:17 | Grant Kirkhope | Garden day |
| 22 | Secrets in the Sand | 2:04 | Grant Kirkhope | Dessert Desert day |
| 23 | Stardust Falls | 2:04 | Grant Kirkhope | Garden night |
| 24 | Soil Song | 2:21 | Grant Kirkhope | Garden day |
| 25 | Tomorrows Wonders | 2:42 | Grant Kirkhope | Garden night |
Unreleased
* Title was taken from RareGamer's tracklist, which later had some titles canonised.
Trivia
- The longest song is the original recording of Growing Under Moonlight, with a length of 3:05.
- The 2026 vinyl release reuses the track list from the 2009 CD release.
- Excluding rearranged tracks, the 2009 CD release leaves out 11 songs that play in either the garden, Piñarctic or Dessert Desert. The 2018 vinyl release leaves out 4.
- There is only 1 Dessert Desert night song included in the 2009 CD release.
- Island Welcome is the only song that is exclusive to Viva Piñata.
- That being said, its main melody is reused heavily in Flower Greetings.
- Steve Burke is the only Viva Piñata composer to not have a song on an official release.