Composer Borislav Slavov has been working tirelessly to bring the Forgotten Realms to life in Baldur’s Gate 3, but he took some time to chat with GameGrooves about a new song, the process of writing instrumentally versus lyrically, and how he ended up performing the male vocal line in the song.
Read MoreOur mission is simple–celebrate the diversity, passion, and creativity of the VGM community. We do this through articles, interviews, and even tribute albums, and this year, we decided to create a new way to celebrate the accomplishments of the VGM community–the Groovies.
Read MoreJust like last year, 2021 was challenging year for many, but hopefully these covers from the VGM community can spread some holiday cheer.
Read MoreThe Nintendo Wii is a nostalgic console for many, as it introduced us to the worlds of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Super Mario Galaxy, and Metroid Prime 3. As we celebrate the Wii’s 15th anniversary, let’s look back on Kazumi Totaka’s memorable themes.
Read MoreThere have been thousands upon thousands of game soundtracks over the decades, but none of them sound quite like the original Spyro the Dragon series. While most often remembered for excellent platforming and charming levels, Spyro the Dragon was elevated by music from The Police drummer Stewart Copeland.
Read MoreWell, here we are, team. Part 3 of this epic journey through one of sci-fi’s greatest universes—the Mass Effect universe.
Read MoreMass Effect 2 is an upgrade in nearly every capacity to the original game, from the engaging loyalty missions to the amazing combat, and this upgrade can also be found within the games clubs, which benefit from Mass Effect 2’s graphical and audio upgrades.
Read MoreIn this article, Dr. Ryan Thompson explores the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster trilogy and how new arrangements re-invigorated the game’s soundtrack.
Read MoreThroughout countless articles written about the Mass Effect trilogy, there’s one aspect of the story-telling that has been oft-overlooked—the music. Not the orchestral main motifs or the adrenaline-fuelled thrashing of battle music, but the music within Mass Effect.
Read MoreWhile artists in the VGM scene create brilliant covers and arrangements from beloved video game franchises, we often minimize the originality of said artists when compared to songwriters and “original musicians.” With the help of a Twitter hashtag #VGMGoneOriginal (thanks @MaxNoelBass), I’d like to showcase a selection of excellent original songs written by your favorite VGMers.
Read MoreThe six tracks that were completed for the VGM CON charity album jam exceeded my expectations in every way, so I had to find out more by asking the arrangers (and one performer) on the album.
Read MoreIn 2010, Keiichi Okabe, Kakeru Ishihama, Keigo Hoashi, Takafumi Nishimura all created a daring soundtrack that remained unappreciated for just over a decade. It wasn’t until the recent Nier Replicant remaster that the rest of the gaming community began to recognize Nier’s somber beauty.
Read MoreApril Fools’ is a time-honored tradition where VGM artists compete to create the most fun, memorable, and annoying cover possible. This year, everyone stepped up their game, making it hard for me to narrow down my favorites into one list.
Read MoreWhile there were plenty of highlights during vgmtogether this past weekend, one moment (or video) stood out from the rest—“Line Them Up! A Paper Mario: The Origami King Concert” brought together over 160 musicians for a 30-minute medley.
Read More“Cyber Shadow is #chiptune perfected.” In this article, Michael Leopold Weber sings the praises of Enrique Martin’s compelling OST for Cyber Shadow.
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