
Posts tagged: game music

The story of the Rain World modding community continues, developing into an official partnership with Akupara Games on the Downpour DLC. Be sure to check out Part 1 and Part 2 of this deep dive. By Jerry Jeriaska (The Ongaku) and Eric Bratcher

Takeshi Furukawa bet big on bold melodies for Planet of Lana
We caught up with The Last Guardian and Mythic Quest composer about his love of the great Hollywood sci-fi scores, the colours of the orchestra, and minimalism. By Thomas Quillfeldt

Laced Records 2021 release round-up
Here’s a rundown of everything Laced Records released on vinyl, CD, and digitally in 2021, including soundtracks for Yakuza 0, Mega Man X, Resident Evil 7 and many more.

The Deathloop score grooves like Hendrix
Composer Tom Salta spoke to Laced With Wax about channeling the style, harmony and instrumentation of the late 1960s for Arkane’s award-winning time loop shooter. By Thomas Quillfeldt

Top soar: 15 sweeping orchestral pieces from video games
Here are some of our favourite game cues that send the spirit soaring as they take inspiration from the rich orchestral instrumentation of the Classical and Romantic eras. By Thomas Quillfeldt

Creep, harm and Carrion: Cris Velasco on scoring horror
The LA-based composer — a specialist in scaring the crap out of listeners — has worked on some of gaming’s biggest series, including Mass Effect, God of War, Borderlands and Resident Evil. By Thomas Quillfeldt.

Interview: Artist Boris Moncel on his tasty Resident Evil vinyl covers
We chat to illustrator and designer Boris Moncel about his influences, and learn more about the horrifying artwork for the Resident Evil and Resident Evil 2 vinyl soundtrack releases. By Thomas Quillfeldt

Laced Records 2020 release round-up
Here’s a rundown of everything Laced Records released on vinyl, CD, and digitally in 2020, including soundtracks for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Street Fighter III, and Control.

20 of the most GIGANTICLY EPIC video game boss battle themes
We picked some of our favourite HUMONGOUS music tracks from games — MASSIVE-sounding pieces that escalate encounters and raise the heart rate. Track picks by Thomas Quillfeldt, Mat Ombler and Barry "Epoch" Topping

Control & LIMBO composer Martin Stig Andersen finds beauty inside the darkness
Laced With Wax caught up with the Danish composer and game audio specialist who played a large part in creating some of the moodiest games scores and soundscapes, including LIMBO, INSIDE and Control. By Thomas Quillfeldt

Teamwork and improvisation birthed Ghost Recon Breakpoint’s dark rock soundtrack
The audio High Command at Ubisoft Paris assembled a crack squad of veteran rock and electronic musicians to improvise the growling soundtrack for the shared-world shooter. By Thomas Quillfeldt

Filthwave: 16 four-to-the-floor bangers from video game soundtracks
We highlight some of our favourite synthwave and electronica tracks that get players in the mood to battle bad guys — to the beat.
By Thomas Quillfeldt
By Thomas Quillfeldt

Explore the powerful original artwork of the Mega Man X vinyl soundtrack collection
Illustrator and Mega Man superfan ultimatemaverickx breaks down his eye-popping original panels for the Mega Man X 1-8: The Collection vinyl box set.
By Thomas Quillfeldt
By Thomas Quillfeldt

Heal-all: 14 gently uplifting game music tracks to soothe the soul
Kick back and relax to this playlist of original score and licensed tracks from video games, picked to help lift the spirit in troubling times. By Thomas Quillfeldt

Hit after hit: Champion pro gamer Ryan Hart picks TEKKEN music faves
Professional fighting game player and multi-game World Champion Ryan Hart chats about his relationship to the TEKKEN series and picks his soundtrack favourites.
By Thomas Quillfeldt
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