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Music in Gaming – When The Score Becomes as Big as The Game Itself

9/3/2022

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Try to think of a game without any music in it. Did you manage it? Probably not. That’s because soundtracks have become essential aspects of video games and, without them, titles would most certainly fail to entertain. There are even some instances when the score of a game has become more famous than the console or mobile offering itself. Here we examine how crucial music is in a game, and discuss some of the most iconic soundtracks of all time.
How Music is Crucial in Gaming
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Ever since the early days of arcade gaming, music has been a crucial component. Classic games became associated with certain soundtracks, and these catchy licks have now become anchors that evoke nostalgia in players that remember them. Anyone who was around the 1980s and played games like Out Run will get a tingly feeling whenever they hear the music from it. The 1986 Sega offering is even considered by The 1986 Sega offering is even considered by Retromash to have had the best in-game music ever.
Nowadays, music can be found in absolutely every form of game. In the bustling iGaming industry, for example, there are even slots that are based on certain bands like Motorhead and Guns N’ Roses. If you're looking to get an idea of what's on offer, the best and fastest ones are listed here by Bonusfinder. Other options like Book of Dead, a free spins game advertised on the site, have fitting soundtracks that reflect the gameplay.

In the console games of today, which are increasingly becoming more like immersive films, developers have to carefully consider the score. For example, Rockstar Games brought in Woody Jackson to compose the music for Red Dead Redemption 2. The musician recorded 60 hours of music for the game, and there are 192 mission tracks. Jackson has also worked on other games including LA Noire and Grand Theft Auto V.

What Are The Most Famous Video Game Soundtracks?​
When it comes to the discussion of the most famous video game soundtracks of all time, it would be impossible to list them all here. There are so many to choose from that it would be like arguing about the greatest song ever written. However, there are a few that are so legendary that almost everyone has heard of them.
One of the most notable soundtracks has to be the score to the long-running Final Fantasy franchise. This is so iconic that is has been covered by a string quartet. Classic FM has listed some other cool covers of well-known video game scores as well. These include the A cappella version of the Super Mario Bros. soundtrack, along with the Legend of Zelda theme played on classical guitar. These are all new and exciting ways for people to experience game soundtracks. They can stir up feelings of nostalgia for the happy times when they played these games in the past.
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It is clear that on some occasions, the score has been just as big as the game in which it appeared. Hopefully, bands and orchestras will continue to cover the classic tunes so people can enjoy them in different ways.
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