The Cambridge Companion to Video Game Music

The Cambridge Companion to Video Game Music

Cambridge University Press

The Cambridge Companion to Video Game MusicAuthor(s): Melanie Fritsch, Tim Summers\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Cambridge University Press\nISBN-13: 9781108460897, 978-1108460897\nSynopsis\nVideo game music has been permeating popular culture for over forty years. Now, reaching billions of listeners, game music encompasses a diverse spectrum of musical materials and practices. This book provides a comprehensive, up-to-date survey of video game music by a diverse group of scholars and industry professionals. The chapters and summaries consolidate existing knowledge and present tools for readers to engage with the music in new ways. Many popular games are analysed, includingSuper Mario Galaxy,Bastion,The Last of Us, Kentucky Route Zeroand theKatamari,Gran TurismoandTalesseries. Topics include chiptunes, compositional processes, localization, history and game music concerts. The book also engages with other disciplines such as psych.

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