Video Game Music And Sounds

[renegadeninjanl]

I am wondering if there are any other people who are interested in creating music and sounds for video games. If there is then I suppose we could create our own group.

For people who are (or are not) interested in video game OST, there is a brilliant talk by Darren Korb (Audio Director for Super Giant Games) on GDC Vault. He talks about how he created the music and sounds for Bastion all by himself on a shoe-string budget. This talk isn't only useful for video game enthusiasts but for people who are generally interested in creating their own music. You can also listen to his latest work where he has done the OST for Transistor (I absolutely love this soundtrack).

[ryan_simons]

I am definitely interested in creating video game music and sounds. Let's meet up!

[indis]

About video games and games in general
I let myself do a little digression - is there anybody who has ever meet with the problem of the sound itself in the virtual space? I mean, as the graphic engines are getting really stunning and the development is really quick, the sound engines are still poor - based on quick and simplified algorythmes, don't include beam tracing or waves effects. If you are a game enthustiast you can compare the acoustics in "Last of us" with any other video game - it's better, but still not as good as it can be. I used to play and watch loads of games and I was always annoyed about the gap between what I see and what I hear, moreover, how the producers don't realize how important the sound is for better experience.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFjPIZTXKkQ in my university this project is being realized - if only I were better programmist... You can check if you want, for non - engineers - it shows the method of tracing, including the materials, cubature, acoustic parameters... Looking forward to hear your thoughts!

[LichelMaforge]

Super interested in this topic. It's actually the reason I signed up.

Also interesting reflexion Indis!

Looking forward to meeting more of you!

[C0mp0s3r]

Count me in but right now I'm not that into chiptunes(although something like ben prunty in ftl would be nice. That's not 100% chiptunes anyway), I want something more like Hollywood strings, but that's the big idea, right now I have to learn so I'm keeping my feet on the ground. Just a thing, I wasn't planning on joining any "team" because in reality not everyone is going to make it to the end(because they will drop it, not for other reason) so if we make a group I hope that we give a 100% to it, I know i will

[indis]

Thanks!
I'm in, by the way!

[GavinKnoxGrant]

Nice! i'm in. Love sound design and synthesis. I saw i video once about how the guys created the sound of the bat mobile. unbelievably creative. so cool.

[renegadeninjanl]

Its great seeing the community grow. So whats everyone's favorite video game music/sounds?

Me personally am a big fan of the music in the Halo series. I wasn't that much fan of the music in Halo 4 as I believe it lacked a little something. But in Halo 1 - 3, the music was absolutely flawless and went with the game perfectly.

[renegadeninjanl]

That project is sounding good. Can't wait to see how the final project turns out to be.

[Andres]

I´m an active player of some games and since I'm working as a Music Producer I discovered the amazing work in music production and sound design behind them.
I'm a huge fan of League of Legends (an MMORPG game) where you have a lot of characters to play and every time that a new "Champion" is released, has its own musical theme
(check this --> https://soundcloud.com/praeco)
The work this guys do is amazing (in special Christian Linke). Here I share you a video about his work.

And as Argentinian guy I'm so proud to mention the work that Gustavo Santaolalla did for the game for PS3 and PS4 "The ast Of Us". The songs composed and the production of every track is gorgeous.

Hope you fond this exiting!
Want more? Here 2 bonus tracks more:
Here and here.