Tracking down game soundtracks used to be a bit like being an aristocratic big game hunter in the late 19th century. It required a whole lot of groundwork, weeks of research, a raft of foreign help and a stack of money. Now though, digital distribution means that you can poke …
Read More »New Music of Journey trailer goes backstage with orchestra on Jenova Chens adventure
While it’s always nice to hear developers effuse over their creations while watching artists spin character-models on a large monitor (see every behind-the-scenes clip ever released), this backstage trailer for Sony’s upcoming Journey takes another tack. Released alongside a blog post by composer Austin Wintory, the clip focuses on Wintory’s …
Read More »The Binding of Isaac, Cave Story 3D, and crying at poop: an interview with composer Danny B
Music can really enhance a game’s atmosphere. It can take an already great experience and really help sell the mood, something composer Danny Baranowsky has become well-known for. Danny B has worked on a number of indie games, including Cannabalt and Super Meat Boy, and he’s now lending his talents …
Read More »Game Music of the Day: Star Wars: Republic Commando
Game: Star Wars: Republic Commando Song: Vode An Composer: Jesse Harlin Vode An (Brothers All) is the title screen music for the criminally underlooked Star Wars FPS Republic Commando. To me, it is an extremely well done war chant that captures the spirit of brotherhood and camaraderie pervasive throughout the …
Read More »Supertrailer: Week 04/03 – 04/09
So I made a couple of jokes at the expense ofthe new Sonic trailer (opens in new tab)this week and I started to feel bad about it. For one, presuming the trailer’s for an actual game (rumored to be called “Sonic Generations”) then it’s a noble effort by Sega to …
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