Interview: Richard Jacques

Marius Masalar speaks with composer Richard Jacques about some of his most recent projects including LITTLE BIG PLANET 2: THE MUPPETS. He talks about the enduring legacy of The Muppets and the challenges such a legacy places on the music for a composer.

Episode Highlights

00:25 Introduction

00:50 Blood Stone Aftermath

01:15 Forza Motorsport 4, Music for Racing Games

03:50 Working on LittleBigPlanet 2

05:30 The Musical Creative Process for LBP, Style Blending

07:52 Licensed Music vs. Original Score in LBP

09:35 Collaborating with the Other Composers

10:03 The Muppets DLC; The Appeal of the Muppets

11:25 The Musical Identity of The Muppets

13:50 Recording a Live Ensemble for Interactive Music

18:10 What's the most Authentically Richard Jacques Sound?

20:08 LittleBigPlanet on Playstation Vita; Working on the Vita

22:35 The PS Vita in the Mobile Gaming Landscape

25:15 Why Are There No LBP Music Releases?! Learning to Monetize Game Audio

28:04 What's on the Horizon for 2012? Personal Album

Music Selections

00:00 Big Boss Bossa Nova

13:09 Pigs in Space

30:13 Big Boss Bossa Nova

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