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Let The Books Take You To ‘Tokyo’
2The first time I heard DVA’s lovely soundtrack to Botanicula, I thought it sounded like The Books. Here’s “Tokyo,” one of the most famous tracks from their 2003 album The Lemon of Pink. Which, obviously, you should totally own.
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Chiptunes, Schmiptunes: Embracing The Human Side Of Video Game Audio
We’re living in something of a golden age of chiptune music. The last five or so years have seen a popularity explosion for the classic electronic sounds that most gamers associate with the games of their youths.
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Choosing The Perfect Victory Music For Life’s Little Triumphs
Of the many rhythms common to the Role-Playing Game, “victory music” is one of my favourites. Every time you emerge from battle victorious, a familiar, stirring theme plays. You tally up your experience point gains, count your loot, and level up.
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Meet The Man Who’s Making The Music For Halo 4
It’s no small thing, the Halo music. In fact, it’s kind of a big deal. As I wrote last week, Martin O’Donnell’s music for the first five Halo games evolved to become one of the most iconic soundtracks in modern video games.