Join us in the Audio Files for an exploration of how the team behind Forza Horizon 5 used a licensed soundtrack to maximize the fun and style of a fast paced racing game. Thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for the use of "Voxel Revolution" in this episode. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Chants of Sennaar game composer Thomas Brunet is welcomed to the show for the first Audio Files interview! Join us for a conversation about the the games themes, the recording process, and stories about his compositional career. Warm thanks to Thomas for sharing his expertise and stories behind one of the most creative indie game scores of recent memory. Thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for the use of "Voxel Revolution" in this episode. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Watch an enhanced video version of this episode on YouTube. (Seriously, you're gonna wanna see these graphs, who doesn't love graphs) We take a break from our normal format to bring a preview of our new series, Secrets of the Score where we explore the mysteries behind video game music. Malek takes on a deep dive analysis of musical elements of the soundtrack to 5 platforming games in this inagural episode.

It's been said that when words fail, music speaks. Chants of Sennar is a story about getting peoples to connect. Throughout time, music has been used to communicate that which cannot be said in words. In a world where words have lost their meaning, composer Thomas Brunet reminds us how music can be used to bring us together. Join us for an investigation in The Audio Files. The Audio Files is place where we get together to talk about music, video games, and all the things we love about them. Thank you to Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) for the use of "Voxel Revolution" in this episode. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode we are diving into the classic RPG Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic to discover how composer Jeremy Soule uses music to evoke the magic of John Williams while creating a soundscape that transports the player to a world of wonder with a mysterious undercurrent. Join us in the Audio Files - a place to explore the magic at the intersection of music and interactive media. The Audio Files Podcast is produced by Alex Noxsel and Malek Sammour. Thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for the use of "Voxel Revolution" in this episode. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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