The Joy of Gaming
Louise Blain immerses herself in the sheer pleasure of gaming, and the music that makes it stick. Plus an interview with David Housden, the composer of Disney's Illusion Island.
Louise Blain immerses herself in the sheer pleasure of gaming and the music that makes it stick. What makes certain games so full of joy? Well, the music is certianly part of it and Louise includes Jesper Kyd's score for Assassin's Creed and music from the games Spiderman 2, Flower and Spiritfarer, among others. And in the Cut-Scene interview, Louise talks to the brilliant young British composer David Housden who has created the soundtrack to the latest global gaming sensation, Disney Illusion Island.
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Marcin Przybyłowicz
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt "Kaer Morhen"
Orchestra: Brandenburgisches Staatsorchester Frankfurt. Conductor: Bernd Ruf.- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Official Soundtrack.
- CD Projekt Red.
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John Paesano
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 "Greater Together"
Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.- Marvel's Spider-Man 2.
- Hollywood.
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Vincent Diamante
Flower "Life As A Flower"
Performer: Vincent Diamante.- Flower (Original Soundtrack from the Video Game).
- Sony Classical.
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Max LL
Spiritfarer "Spiritfarer"
Ensemble: Studio-Ensemble.- Spiritfarer - Original Soundtrack.
- Iam8bit.
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Nathan McCree
Tomb Raider 2 "Time to Run"
Performer: Nathan McCree.- The Tomb Raider Suite Synth Mixes.
- NMDB Films Ltd.
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Gustavo Santaolalla
The Last of Us "The Last of Us"
Performer: Gustavo Santaolalla.- The Last of Us (Video Game Soundtrack).
- Sony Masterworks.
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Gustaf Grefberg
It Takes Two "Main Title"
Composer: Kristofer Eng. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra. -
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David Housden
Disney's Illusion Island "Main Titles"
Performer: David Housden.- Disney Illusion Island (Original Video Game Soundtrack).
- Walt Disney Records.
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David Housden
Disney's Illusion Island "Crescent Hamlet", "The Library"
Performer: David Housden.- Disney Illusion Island (Original Video Game Soundtrack).
- Walt Disney Records.
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David Housden
Disney's Illusion Island "Forgotten Farmlands"
Performer: David Housden.- Disney Illusion Island (Original Video Game Soundtrack).
- Walt Disney Records.
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David Housden
Disney's Illusion Island "Grayzar's Workshop"
Performer: David Housden.- Disney Illusion Island (Original Video Game Soundtrack).
- Walt Disney Records.
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David Housden
Thomas Was Alone "Clear Skies"
Performer: David Housden.- Thomas Was Alone - Original Soundtrack (Deluxe Edition).
- Black Screen Records.
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David Housden
Lost Words "Fireflies and Stars"
Orchestra: Nashville Scoring Orchestra. Conductor: Alexander Rudd.- Lost Words: Beyond the Page - Original Soundtrack.
- bandcamp.
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Jesper Kyd
Assassin's Creed II "Earth", "Ezio's Family"
Performer: Brian Trifon. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.- Assassin's Creed II: The Original Game Soundtrack.
- Sumthing Else Music Works.
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Ross Tregenza
Texas Chain Saw Massacre "And What Will Be Left Of Them"
Performer: Ross Tregenza.- Texas Chain Saw Massacre (Original Game Soundtrack).
- Gun Interactive.
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Altın Gün
Su Sızıyor (Remix by Jasper Verhulst and Chris Bruining)
- Su Sızıyor (Single).
- ATO Records..
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