Classic Video Game Themes Sound Even Better Played Backwards

Video games like Super Mario Bros. and Tetris included some of the most catchy background music ever put on a cartridge. But would you recognize those same classic video game themes played backward? — August 15, 2017 An artist created an album featuring four memorable game themes performed in reverse, and we can’t stop listening to them. “Sorb Oiram Repus,” Stemage’s backward

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Real-Life Video Game Bands Worth Listening

Some of the best games ever are so beloved partially due to their memorable soundtracks. From nerdcore parody rappers to legitimately excellent gaming rock acts, here’s a list of the real-life video game bands worth listening. — August 15, 2017 Metroid Metal Technically the band is Stemage, but my and I’m sure many other Nintendo fans’ introduction to the performer was

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Orchestra Concert to Bring Video Game Music to Life

The Youth Orchestras of San Antonio, also known as YOSA, will take the stage at the Tobin Center for the performing arts this weekend for their rendition of “Video Games Live”. — July 27, 2017 “We have the very best high school and college musicians from the San Antonio area playing together in this concert,” Troy Peters, Music Director at YOSA,

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Spotify Launches New Video Game Music’s Portal

Spotify has launched a new portal for music dedicated to gaming. — June 27, 2017 The project brings video game music of all kinds into one place, covering both original soundtracks as well as playlists curated by Spotify staff and members of the community. That means you can sink into original music from games like No Man’s Sky, Minecraft, Portal, and the entire

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Game Composer Guy Whitmore Interviewed

Veteran game composer, Guy Whitmore has been in the industry for more than 20 years. He has specialized in adaptive music and is the author of notable game scores like Die Hard: Nakatomi Plaza, Shivers, and Shogo. — June 21, 2017 1) Tell us a bit how you started your career as a game composer and how you ended up in the

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