Detailed music theory deconstruction and in-depth cultural analysis of classic video game soundtracks
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Latest Entries
- Inside The Score – Final Fantasy VII – Tifa’s ThemeTifa’s Theme music theory and analysis from the Final Fantasy VII soundtrack composed by Nobuo Uematsu. We will explore how it was made and the stylistic influences behind it
- Inside The Score – Undertale – Snowdin TownTime to get into some modern video game soundtracks with none other than Undertale, composed, and pretty much made by one man operation Toby Fox, the Undertale soundtrack is a love letter that seamlessly mixes old school game music making with the new age. For the Christmas time that this was originally published, the analysis was all about the track for Snowdin Town
- Inside The Score – Final Fantasy VII – One Winged AngelIn-depth analysis of the music theory and influences behind the iconic final boss battle from Final Fantasy VII titled One Winged Angel composed by Nobuo Uematsu. We will explore what classical pieces inspired it and that even hard rock had a hand in shaping its sensibilities
- Inside The Score – Final Fantasy VIIIn depth analysis and discussion of the score composed by Nobuo Uematsu for Final Fantasy VII
- Inside The Score – Banjo-KazooieBanjo-Kazooie music theory and analysis, exploring its influences, inspirations and the story of how the bear and the bird were made. In-depth exploration of the Grant Kirkhope sound and how his particular style ended up in Rareware developed series
- Inside The Score – The Super Mario Bros ThemeIn-depth analysis of the most iconic track in video game music history, the main theme of the Super Mario Bros series, also known as the Ground Theme. Written by Koji Kondo, we will explore the influences and music theory behind it
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