Understanding Video Game Music

ISBN-13: 9781107116870 / Angielski / Twarda / 2016 / 262 str.

Tim Summers; James Hannigan

Opis

Music is a central component of video games. This book provides methods and concepts for understanding how game music works.

Recenzje

'… it is an essential read for those who are vested in bringing ludomusicology into academia, and incredibly interesting for those who are simply interested in philosophical dialogues, personal anecdotes, or historical background regarding music and games.' Emily McMillan, VGMO (www.vgmonline.net)

Spis treści

Foreword James Hannigan; Introduction; Part I. Analysing Video Game Music: 1. The video game as a source; 2. Methods of analysis; Part II. Critical Perspectives: 3. Texturing and the aesthetics of immersion; 4. Music and virtual game worlds; 5. Communication for play; 6. Hollywood film music and game music; 7. Musical play and video games; Epilogue; Appendix: how to hear a video game; Bibliography.