Inside The Score – Final Fantasy VII
In depth analysis and discussion of the score composed by Nobuo Uematsu for Final Fantasy VII
Inside The Score – Banjo-Kazooie
Banjo-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 Theme
In-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
How Do We Even Get to Someone Like Mario?
The story of Mario as the main protagonist of the Super Mario series and the culture and music behind it. We will explore the functional, video game origins of perhaps the most famous character of all time and the way irs world and sound is developed
Inside the Score – The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask – Stone Tower Temple
Influences behind the design choices of the dungeons from The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask. Music analysis and theory of Stone Tower Temple written by Koji Kondo
Inside The Score – The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask – Elegy of Emptiness
Warriors without a soul “I grant to you a soldier who has no heart. One who will not falter in the darkness” What would it be like to take a snapshot of your soul at… Read More »Inside The Score – The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask – Elegy of Emptiness
Inside The Score – The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask – Ikana Castle
Forgotten kingdom Structure: Section 0 / Section 1 / Section 2 / Section 3 / Section 4 / Section 5 Time Signature: 4/4 Tempo: 88 Melodic and Harmonic Profiles: G Aeolian/Minor; G Phrygian; D Phrygian… Read More »Inside The Score – The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask – Ikana Castle
Inside The Score – The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask – Music Box House
Uncanny valley “That is the mask of those who roam this world with the most lingering regrets!” After the ridiculousness of the boat cruise, having to calm a crying baby and then a band of… Read More »Inside The Score – The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask – Music Box House
Inside The Score – The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask – Sharp’s Curse
Enchanted tunes can also be evil Koji Kondo back at it again in capturing exactly the meaning of a word in musical form. This is a tension filed track for when you are slowly being… Read More »Inside The Score – The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask – Sharp’s Curse
Inside The Score – The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask – Ikana Valley
A soul shining in the land of the dead “Even now it is a place where troubled, regretful spirits gather” Fight as if your life depended on it, but what about when yours is already… Read More »Inside The Score – The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask – Ikana Valley
Inside The Score – The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask – Frog Song
Directing a croaking choir Time to say goodbye to the professional jazz band and welcome the Fabulous Five Froggish Tenors. Well, that was how they referred to themselves back in Ocarina of Time. But who… Read More »Inside The Score – The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask – Frog Song
Inside The Score – The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask – Ballad of the Wind Fish
Shared dreams Time to take our whole adventure party to a bonding session at the Milk Bar thanks to the power of music. We will see the multiple personas Link has acquired get together with… Read More »Inside The Score – The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask – Ballad of the Wind Fish