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The sound of the Eclipse: Sam Slater on scoring Saros
Composer Sam Slater discusses his approach to creating the soundtrack for the game Saros, emphasizing the blend of dark synthesis, drone metal, and manipulated voices to capture the game's atmosphere. He details the collaborative process with Housemarque and PlayStation Studios Creative Arts, focusing on building a unique musical identity for the game's world and characters, and how sound design and music work together to immerse the player.
Spirit of the North 2 Launches Music-Focused Anniversary Update Coinciding with Digital Soundtrack Release
Infuse Studio has released a new music-focused anniversary update for Spirit of the North 2, coinciding with the digital soundtrack release. The update introduces new locations, challenges, characters, and a storyline centered around 10 new bonus tracks from the soundtrack, which are now collectible in-game items called "Lost Melodies." Composer Pav Gekko's score, inspired by Icelandic minimalist artists and traditional Nordic kulning, is a key storytelling element in the game, which features no spoken dialogue.
Prescription for Sleep: Ocarina of Time Now Available
A jazz lullaby tribute album titled Prescription for Sleep: Ocarina of Time, inspired by Koji Kondo's score for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, is now available on all music storefronts. The album celebrates the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda series and features renditions of iconic tracks by GENTLE LOVE and Scarlet Moon Records.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book developer finally revealed
Good-Feel has been officially revealed as the developer of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, a title fans had previously speculated about. Composer Kumi Tanioka also confirmed her involvement in the game's soundtrack. The game is set to release on Nintendo Switch on May 21.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Receives Soothing Jazz Treatment
Scarlet Moon Records has released Prescription for Sleep: Ocarina of Time, a jazz lullaby album featuring arrangements of Koji Kondo's score for the classic game. The album, performed by the duo GENTLE LOVE (Norihiko Hibino and AYAKI), celebrates the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda series and the 12th anniversary of the Prescription for Sleep jazz series. It is now available on all digital storefronts and streaming platforms.
MCM Comic-Con London 2026 Presents: NO MAN'S SKY: MUSICAL JOURNEYS
At MCM Comic-Con London, composers Paul Wolinski of 65daysofstatic and Paul Weir of Hello Games will discuss the creative journey behind the acclaimed No Man's Sky soundtrack. The panel will cover their process for the original score, the new 'Journeys' album, and collaboration between in-house composers and recording artists.
Original Doom soundtrack to be inducted into US National Recording Registry
The original 1993 Doom soundtrack, composed by Bobby Prince, is being inducted into the US National Recording Registry. This marks the third video game soundtrack to receive this honor, following Minecraft: Volume Alpha and the Super Mario Bros. theme. The registry recognized Prince's innovative use of MIDI technology in creating the iconic score.
Doom Just Received One Of The Highest Cultural Honors In The US
The original Doom soundtrack by Robert Prince has been added to the US Library of Congress's National Recording Registry, recognizing its cultural and historical significance. The soundtrack is honored for its "adrenaline-fueled" composition and technical innovation during an era of limited resources. This recognition places Doom's music alongside other significant cultural artifacts.
Doom Just Received One Of The Highest Cultural Honors In The US
The original Doom soundtrack by Robert Prince has been added to the US Library of Congress's National Recording Registry, recognizing its cultural and historical significance. The soundtrack, created by id Software during an era of technical limitations, is celebrated for its "adrenaline-fueled" and "riff-shredding" accompaniment to the genre-defining first-person shooter.
What would be your go-to gaming soundtrack to recommend to a non-gamer?
This article discusses which video game soundtracks would be best recommended to non-gamers, exploring tracks from games like Final Fantasy 10 and L.A. Noire. The author shares personal experiences and asks readers for their own recommendations to introduce people to the world of video game music.
"A great score is not heard" - From Indiana Jones to Star Wars, musical legend Gordy Haab on becoming a caretaker of some of video games' most prolific franchises
Composer Gordy Haab, known for his work on Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, discusses his career and approach to video game music. Haab emphasizes the importance of enhancing narrative and emotion, drawing parallels between scoring games and films, and highlights how video game music is increasingly exposing younger generations to orchestral compositions.
Yoshi NES & Game Boy Soundtracks Join Nintendo Music This Week
Nintendo Music is adding the soundtracks from the NES and Game Boy versions of Yoshi to its service this week. The composer for these soundtracks is Junichi Masuda, who is also known for his work on Pokémon. An active Nintendo Switch Online subscription is required to listen.
The original Doom soundtrack joins 'our national playlist' in the US Library of Congress
The soundtrack for the original Doom has been inducted into the United States Library of Congress's National Recording Registry. Composer Bobby Prince's work is recognized for its cultural and historical importance, joining other notable recordings like Taylor Swift's 1989 and the Super Mario Bros. theme. The induction highlights the significant impact of video game music on national heritage.
The original Doom soundtrack is officially in the Library of Congress
The original soundtrack for the video game Doom has been officially added to the Library of Congress's National Recording Registry. This marks a significant recognition of video game music as a cultural artifact, alongside other inductees like Beyoncé's 'Single Ladies' and Taylor Swift's '1989'.
Doom becomes third game to have its soundtrack preserved by Library of Congress
The soundtrack for the original 1993 game Doom has been added to the US Library of Congress's National Recording Registry, making it the third video game soundtrack to receive this honor. This preservation recognizes the cultural and historical importance of the iconic heavy metal-inspired music composed by Bobby Prince.
Pokémon Winds & Waves' Main Theme Sounds Absolutely Gorgeous
The Pokémon Company has released a behind-the-scenes look at the recording of the main theme for the upcoming game, Pokémon Winds & Waves. The beautiful orchestral piece was performed by the NHK Symphony Orchestra and will be featured in the game, which is set to launch exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027.
What are the best and worst lyrics you've ever heard in a videogame song?
This article discusses memorable and questionable lyrics found in video game music, highlighting examples from Final Fantasy XIV, Dead Island, Portal, the Metal Gear series, and Nier: Automata. The author explores how lyrics can range from nonsensical to deeply meaningful, impacting the overall player experience.
Shack Chat: What's your favorite video game soundtrack?
This article discusses memorable video game soundtracks that have left a lasting impact on players. It explores the emotional connection and nostalgic value associated with iconic musical scores from various games.
Persona Super Live 2017 Concert VOD Posted on Atlus Game Music Channel
Atlus has released a VOD of the Persona Super Live P-Sound Bomb !!!! 2017 concert on their YouTube channel. The article also mentions that Persona 4 is in development for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC with Game Pass confirmation, and that Persona 4 Golden is available on multiple platforms.
Star Fox Switch 2 soundtrack on Nintendo Music
Nintendo is offering a preview of the soundtrack for the upcoming Star Fox game on Nintendo Switch 2 to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. The special release includes ten tracks ahead of the game's June 25th release date. The Nintendo Music app also features the Lylat Wars (Star Fox 64) soundtrack with 39 tracks.
