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015: The art of video game music


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In this episode we pick out some of our favourite uses of music in video games.

  • The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker combat
    • Video of an example of combat with audio ‘accents’ (minor Wind Waker spoilers)
    • Listen: Middle Boss Battle
  • Final Fantasy VI
    • Composed by Nobuo Uematsu
    • Listen: Terra’s theme
  • Half Life 2
    • Listen: CP Violation
  • Music levels from Rayman Legends
    • Listen: ‘Gloo Gloo’ Musical Level (video of level)
  • Transistor
    • Developed and published by Supergiant Games
    • Composed by Darren Korb. Vocals by Ashley Barrett
    • Listen: We All Become and The Spine
  • Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
    • Listen: Old Snake vs. Liquid Ocelot (Ultimate Version)

Some other games that we were considering include: Banjo-Kazooie, Journey and Audiosurf. There are many more great examples of the use of music in video games, get in touch and let us know yours!

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