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David Wise explains some of what drove him to push video game audio to its limits for the Donkey Kong Country series.
Coming soon, the podcast takes a detailed look at video game soundtracks with an array of insightful guests.
David Wise on Twitter:
twitter.com/David_Wise
David Wise explains some of what drove him to push video game audio to its limits for the Donkey Kong Country series.
Coming soon, the podcast takes a detailed look at video game soundtracks with an array of insightful guests.
David Wise on Twitter:
twitter.com/David_Wise
![SOUND TEST 2 - #03 - No Mans Sky (w/65daysofstatics Paul Wolinski & Paul Weir)[COMPOSER INTERVIEW]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CFobGjeO8Wg/mqdefault.jpg "SOUND TEST 2 - #03 - No Mans Sky (w/65daysofstatics Paul Wolinski & Paul Weir)[COMPOSER INTERVIEW]
For ST2s third episode, I specifically wanted to explore something more up-to-date. No Mans Skys soundtrack is among the best received VGM OSTs of the past few years, and thats even more impressive considering the games initial negative reception. Though the title itself has been updated numerous times, significantly warming peoples perceptions in the process, 65daysofstatics great music remains intact.
In this podcast, Im joined by one of the bands principle members - Paul Wolinski - for a long talk about No Mans Skys infinite music machine. We discuss how an electronic and post-rock band has to adapt to composing video game music, and some of the challenges that come with the process. I also spoke to Paul Weir, who was heavily involved in the design and implementation of the systems that govern the soundtrack. He also helmed the games sound effects and creature vocals, which we talk about in a dedicated section.
Between the two Pauls, this is a truly detailed episode that I hope does justice to No Mans Sky and its fascinating legacy. Once a game I disregarded myself, I now absolutely love its subjective space exploration and gorgeous landscapes. If you havent yet given it another try, this episode may just inspire you to!
Lee Tyrrell on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/GreenT128
Paul Wolinski on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/polinski
Paul Weir on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/earcom
65daysofstatic on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/65dos
No Mans Sky/Sean Murray on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/NoMansSky
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![SOUND TEST #13 - Commodore 64 Special (w/Rob Hubbard and Ben Daglish) [COMPOSER INTERVIEW / PODCAST]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/EsQXihcNUM4/mqdefault.jpg "SOUND TEST #13 - Commodore 64 Special (w/Rob Hubbard and Ben Daglish) [COMPOSER INTERVIEW / PODCAST]
Before todays flood of triple-A console games, way back in the 80s, the Commodore 64 ruled the roost. The most popular home computer in the western world, the C64 became synonymous with homespun programming and the birth of video games as we know them. Then, original soundtracks for video games were forced to use a mere three channels, and were unable to record any real instrumentation. Despite these limitations, musicians like Rob Hubbard and Ben Daglish coded expansive themes that remain beloved today. This episode features both, for a lengthy conversation about the creation of VGM on the C64s lauded SID chip. I hope it does Bens legacy justice — he sadly passed away during production, and this episode is dedicated to his memory.
Lee Tyrrell on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/GreenT128
C64 Manual Extract:
https://www.commodore.ca/manuals/c64_users_guide/c64-users_guide-07-creating_sound.pdf
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iTunes
(https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sound-test/id1418674203?mt=2)
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(https://www.twitch.tv/videos/324683651)
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![THE SOUND TEST Bonus - Grand Theft Auto (w/Colin Anderson) [INTERVIEW / PODCAST]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/F7zyXKYrUgU/mqdefault.jpg "THE SOUND TEST Bonus - Grand Theft Auto (w/Colin Anderson) [INTERVIEW / PODCAST]
For this bonus, its my great honour to welcome Colin Anderson onto The Sound Test for a lengthy talk about Grand Theft Auto. Colin was heavily involved in the music and audio of the franchise in its early days, and we talk in-depth about his contributions to both GTA 1 and 2. At the end, we even fit in a little discussion of Crackdown - another game Colin worked on, which we both consider to have more than a few connections to Grand Theft Auto.
This is a real dream interview for me, as I consider the GTA franchise to be just about my favourite of all time; especially thanks to some of my earliest memories playing the original top-down classics that started it all. If youre familiar with their innovative radio stations and impressive bespoke tracks, this episode is guaranteed to please. We cover it all, from The Ballad of Chapped Lips Calhoun to the infectious funk of Stylus Exodus; from forgotten prog. rock stations to that pedestrian who shouts, Dickwad! whenever you drive past.
My inner child can hardly believe Im releasing this particular episode, and I hope you enjoy it too!
Lee Tyrrell on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/GreenT128
Colin Anderson on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/denkicolin
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