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Classical Music in Video Games

Classical music has been borrowed for use in many modern contexts, and video games definitely aren’t left out! From a new arrangement of an existing classical work for the NES […]

Against the Grain (-ish)

Prior to singing in Hideo, I got to be all “Blair” and try to instill game music into my surroundings. Sometimes it was brilliant, and other times it was met […]

Mass Effect 3, Black Eyed Peas, and Golden Gramophones – The 2012 Grammys

Fellow Hideo-ite Chris Pasillas discussed the worthiness of video game music in concert halls in his last blog post. Funnily enough, this week expands a bit on that concept in a much larger arena: The Grammys.

Live, Love, and Learn

Musical instruments have been a part of my life for a long time. When I was five, my parents got me started on the piano, and at seven, the violin. […]

Is Video Game Music Worthy of Live Performance?

Since video game music has become more commonly performed live around the world, it has sparked debate about its value, most recently in the article by Matt Wills on WiredController.com […]