Video game music is more than just bleeps and bloops: players expect game music to significantly contribute to their immersion and enjoyment of the game experience. In this podcast, the Game Music at Queen’s research team discusses how music effectively communicates narrative and other elements of gameplay, featuring music from your favourite game series
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Video game music is more than just bleeps and bloops: players expect game music to significantly contribute to their immersion and enjoyment of the game experience. In this podcast, the Game Music at Queen’s research team discusses how music effectively communicates narrative and other elements of gameplay, featuring music from your favourite game series
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July 2, 2020
And All That Jazz
Jazz is a distinct genre that is often overlooked when we think of music in video games. For this episode, we uncover and dissect the world of jazz in video game music – from ‘live’ music to creating historical authenticity to establishing the genre of 'film noire' through its connection with jazz. Each member looked at a specific game that featured Jazz music including L.A. Noire, Grim Fandango, Diggs Nightcrawler, and even the first Sims game. From discussions of nostalgia to new age jazz, this podcast takes you through a variety of video games that feature their own distinct jazz sound. Music used, in order that it appears in the podcast: The Sims Soundtrack: Building Mode 4, by Jerry Martin and Marc RussoGrim Fandango OST - 12 - Manny's Office, By Peter McConnellGrim Fandango OST - 02 - Swanky Maximino, By Peter McConnellLA Noire OST - 01 - Main Theme, By Andrew HaleandSimon HaleLA Noire OST - 24 - (I Always Kill) The Things I Love, Produced and written by Stephen Coates (of The Real Tuesday Weld) and featuring the guest vocals of Claudia Brucken (of Propaganda) Grim Fandango OST - 06 - Hi-Tone Fandango, By Peter McConnellDiggs Nightcrawler OST – Prologue, By Jim FowlerDiggs Nightcrawler OST – Hood and Seek, By Jim FowlerDiggs Nightcrawler OST – The Nightcrawler is In, By Jim FowlerLA Noire OST - 05 - Minor 9th, By Andrew HaleandSimon HaleGrim Fandango OST - 03 - Smooth Hector, By Peter McConnellDiggs Nightcrawler OST – Eggs in the City, By Jim FowlerThe Sims Soundtrack: Building Mode 5, by Jerry Martin and Marc RussoLA Noire OST - 08 - Noire Clarinet, By Andrew HaleandSimon HaleThe Sims Soundtrack: Building Mode 2, by Jerry Martin and Marc RussoDiggs Nightcrawler OST – Diggs and the Pigs, By Jim FowlerGrim Fandango OST - 04 - Mr Frustration Man, By Peter McConnellLA Noire OST - 11 - Temptation, Part 3, By Andrew HaleandSimon HalePsycho (theme), By Bernard HermanDiggs Nightcrawler OST – Welcome to Library City, By Jim FowlerLA Noire OST - 25 – Guilty, Produced and written by Stephen Coates (of The Real Tuesday Weld) and featuring the guest vocals of Claudia Brucken (of Propaganda)Grim Fandango OST - 01 - Casino Calavera, By Peter McConnellThe Sims Soundtrack: Building Mode 1, by Jerry Martin and Marc RussoDiggs Nightcrawler OST – Table Top Jump, By Jim Fowler
April 22, 2020
Women Behind the Sound
Women have been composing music for video games since their inception and yet their stories can often be forgotten amongst a male-dominated industry. Today’s episode looks to focus in on a selection of women who are behind the sound we hear in video games, both past and present. From Yoko Shimomura’s iconic Street Fighter II soundtrack to the sound design by up-and-comer Em Halberstadt for the award-winning Night In The Woods, the Game Music team is looking at some of their favourite women, their influences, and the versatility of their talents. The team also poses the question, “What sort of social conditioning have these composers and designers experienced as women and have we experienced as listeners?” Track TitleVideo GameComposer Calling From Heaven(Stage 6)Castlevania: Bloodlines Michiru Yamane Foretellers CaseKingdom Hearts 3Yoko ShimomuraVictoria's LabLittleBigPlanet 2 SoundtrackWinifred PhillipsPrayerCastlevania: Symphony of the Night OSTMichiru YamaneLeft Bank TwoLittleBigPlanet OSTWinifred PhillipsDeep DiveKingdom HeartsYoko ShimomuraThe WildernessLittleBigPlanet SoundtrackWinifred PhillipsLiberation Main ThemeAssassin’s Creed 3: LiberationWinifred PhillipsHikari (Instrumental)Kingdom HeartsYoko ShimomuraRyu StageSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate SNESYoko ShimomuraClear BreezeSkull GirlsMichiru YamanePandora's BoxGod of War SoundtrackWinifred PhillipsPink ShoelacesLittleBigPlanet 3 SoundtrackWinifred Phillips Astral TrainNight in the WoodsAlec HolowkaRyu vs. GuileStreet Fighter IIYoko ShimomuraIn Just A Moment's TimeSkullgirlsMichiru YamaneSinger: Geila ZilkhaMonk chants, 1 through 5HaloMichael SalvatoriThe Wolven Storm (Priscilla's Song)The Witcher 3: Wild HuntPercival (polish folk band)Voyage of Promise (A Galleon Named Minerva)Bloodstained OSTMichiru Yamane
November 25, 2019
Mental Health in Video Games
Mental Health awareness has become a global topic of discussion – and the video game industry has been getting in on the conversation. In this episode, the research team explores the impact and role that music plays in video games recognized as part of the mental health conversation. From The Last of Us to Gris to Hellblade to Celeste, the Game Music 101 team looks to unpack the portrayal of mental health in these games and how – if at all – the music and sounds we hear bring us to a better understanding of this very important topic. Music Tracks: Gustavo Santaolalla - Main Theme, The Last Of Us soundtrack David García Díaz, “Druth”, HellBlade: Senua's Sacrifice soundtrack David Garcia/Andy LaPlegua, “Fight Theme”, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice soundtrack Berlinist, “Mae”, Gris soundtrack Berlinist, “Pt 1 + Pt 2”, Gris soundtrack Lena Raine, “My Dearest Friends”, Celeste soundtrack Lena Raine, “Spirit of Hospitality”, Celeste soundtrack Lena Raine, “First Steps”, Celeste soundtrack Berlinist, “In Your Hands”, Gris soundtrack David Garcia/Andy LaPlegua, “Dillion”, HellBlade: Senua's Sacrifice soundtrack Gustavo Santaolalla, “All Gone (Seasons)”, The Last of Us soundtrack Toby "Radiation" Fox with FL Studio, “Megalovania”, Undertale soundtrack Lena Raine, “Resurrections”, Celeste soundtrack Berlinist, “Comparison”, Gris soundtrack Berlinist, “Perseverance”, Gris soundtrack David Garcia/Andy LaPlegua, “Fight Theme 2”, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice soundtrack Gustavo Santaolalla, “The Quarantine Zone (20 Years Later)”, The Last of Us soundtrack David Garcia/Andy LaPlegua, “Psych”, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice soundtrack Lena Raine, “In the Mirror”, Celeste soundtrack Lena Raine, “Scattered and Lost”, Celeste soundtrack Gustavo Santaolalla, “All Gone (No Escape)”, The Last of Us soundtrack David Garcia/Andy LaPlegua, “Just Like Sleep”, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice soundtrack
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