Music in Games Society

SOUNDTRACK OF THE WEEK #19 – Risk of Rain 2 (Music by Chris Christodoulou) Capping off our showcase of soundtracks from the “Voices & Video Games” concert from earlier this year is Risk of Rain 2, one of the biggest indie games in the current era of gaming including its incredibly popular soundtrack, composed by… Read more »

Those who have played ABZÛ know that it is a simply stunning experience, exceptionally beautiful and entrancing. This is in no small part thanks to the Austin Wintory’s music for the game, equal in its energy and lushness, transporting the player/listener to a world they’ll never want to leave. (I constantly find my breath taken… Read more »

The “Voices & Video Games” premiered last Friday and was an incredible success! Eight unique arrangements of video game music were performed by the NOTUS Contemporary Vocal Ensemble to a roaring audience; it was truly a night to remember. Two of the arrangements performed were of tracks from Xenoblade Chronicles 2, a soundtrack much too… Read more »

SOUNDTRACK OF THE WEEK #15 – Celeste (Music by Lena Raine) Another soundtrack with music featuring on NOTUS’ upcoming concert, Celeste is now a staple of the indie game scene, thanks in no small part to the incredible soundtrack by composer Lena Raine. The soundtrack is emphatically electric with gritty synths and the occasional piano… Read more »

With a week off for the new year, I am back with an exciting entry of Soundtrack of the Week! Cook, Serve, Delicious! 3?! is another game whose soundtrack will be featured in NOTUS’ upcoming concert on January 24, 2025, “Voices & Video Games,” where we will get to hear an original arrangement of “Chakalaka”… Read more »

SOUNDTRACK OF THE WEEK #13 – A Short Hike (Music by Mark Sparling) A cozy little game about climbing a mountain peak and meeting new friends, A Short Hike is a great indie title with an intriguing original soundtrack by Mark Sparling. The timbres used in the music match both the energy of the journey’s… Read more »

SOUNDTRACK OF THE WEEK #12 – The Last of Us (Music by Gustavo Santaolalla) Though those who have played this game may agree this is a bit of a stretch, I wanted to highlight something related to the snowy/winter season this week . . . Gustavo Santaolalla’s original music for The Last of Us is… Read more »

SOUNDTRACK OF THE WEEK #11 – Deadbolt (Music by Chris Christodoulou) In celebration of the amazing guest Q&A session we had with composer Chris Christodoulou this past week, I want to feature one of his soundtracks that seems to be lesser known. The soundtrack for DEADBOLT has some elements that can be recognized from Chris’… Read more »

SOUNDTRACK OF THE WEEK #10 – Stellar Blade (Music by SHIFT UP Corporation & Various Others) There is far too much going on in the Stellar Blade original soundtrack for me to cover it all in one week, but I wanted to feature it anyways since it is one of the nominees for “Best Score… Read more »

Pepper Grinder is a game that has been on my radar but I have not yet played; however, the original soundtrack by Xeecee is thrilling, groovy, and moody nonstop! The game released in March of this year. It’s an action-packed 2D game all about precise-movements and drilling/grinding your way through the world. Let me know… Read more »