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The world of video games is exciting and full of innovative music. Join Will Helliwell and Lloyd Tranter as they explore the phenomenon of games and music, from reviews and interviews to the history behind some of your favourite consoles. If you enjoy video games and their accompanying soundtracks, this is the podcast for you.

Location:

United Kingdom

Description:

The world of video games is exciting and full of innovative music. Join Will Helliwell and Lloyd Tranter as they explore the phenomenon of games and music, from reviews and interviews to the history behind some of your favourite consoles. If you enjoy video games and their accompanying soundtracks, this is the podcast for you.

Language:

English

Contact:

07760565565


Episodes
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A Brief Pause

9/5/2020
Hello everyone. Will from ComposerCast here. Just wanted to give a quick update on the podcast. It’s currently on pause. It’s not stopped or cancelled but I’m just taking a break away from it. I have a baby arriving in January which is part of the reason of pausing the podcast. I also realised I was spreading myself a bit thin with the day job, music, podcast and tech startups. So I’ve decided to concentrate my efforts on music in the evenings and weekends and give myself a bit more free...

Duration:00:01:39

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Interview: Elliot Callighan

7/13/2020
On this episode, we talked to composer and sound designer, Elliot Callighan. He has recently worked on the the music for the new Trackmania game and is also the owner of Unlock Audio, a company who provide full audio support for game developers.

Duration:00:44:40

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Interview: Evan Rogers

6/28/2020
Our first VR interview episode! We talked to arranger, orchestrator and composer, Evan Rogers.

Duration:00:34:40

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Celestial

5/25/2020
We're still in lockdown so join us for another lockdown episode of ComposerCast where Lloyd and I chat about virtual reality inside virtual reality.

Duration:01:06:18

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Inside The Future?

4/18/2020
Join us for a special lockdown episode of ComposerCast where Lloyd and I talk to each other inside virtual reality.

Duration:01:19:19

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Interview: Chris Jolley

2/28/2020
Episode 35 of ComposerCast. This is an interview episode where I talk to the wonderful composer and sound designer, Chris Jolley, about his audio career in games.

Duration:01:34:39

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Bewitche(r)d

2/17/2020
On this episode we talk about BlazeRush, a naughty goose and a witcher.

Duration:01:06:39

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Amanita Music Part 2

1/16/2020
Part 2 of our talk about Amanita Design and the beautiful worlds they create.

Duration:01:08:06

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Amanita Music Part 1

11/22/2019
On this episode we talk about VR racing, the 10 year anniversary of Machinarium and give a shout-out to Music Weeklies. Join us next episode where we'll do a proper analysis of the music by Floex.

Duration:00:48:54

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Making Music With Code

9/25/2019
On this episode we talk about VR truck driving, goblin fighting, correcting past mistakes and learning to code with music. We end with a constructive deconstruction of a video game track.

Duration:01:01:37

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Tree Stream

8/5/2019
On this episode we try and make sense of all the game launchers that are out there competing with each other, we talk about the game From Other Suns and we breakdown some Minecraft music.

Duration:01:16:12

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E1M1

6/26/2019
On this episode, Lloyd and I discuss photogrammetry, E3 and deconstruct a classic video game track.

Duration:01:23:33

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Interview: Composer Denovaire

6/3/2019
Our guest on this episode is Deno; a classical composer, producer and artist.

Duration:01:48:48

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Interview: Game Music Designer Matthew Walker

5/21/2019
On this episode of the podcast, we talk to the wonderful video game music designer Matthew Walker.

Duration:01:35:46

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Constructive Deconstruction

5/6/2019
We delve into the future of gaming with Apple Arcade and Google Stadia before deconstructing a classic Zelda tune.

Duration:01:21:23

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A Rift Between Us and Oculus

4/2/2019
What is the Rift S? And why does it sound just so awful? What are those start up sounds? And why do they sound just so lovely? Memes?

Duration:01:16:43

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Remakes and Remasters

3/18/2019
Remasters, remakes, reboots and "remaster plusses"

Duration:01:23:14

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History Of Video Game Music - 5th Generation Era

3/12/2019
The last stop in our history of video game music journey. We take a look at the 5th generation era of consoles.

Duration:01:19:32

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ComposerCast 022 | History Of Video Game Music - SNES and SEGA Genesis

2/2/2019
On this episode, we have a look at the audio capabilities of the SNES and SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive.

Duration:00:54:59

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ComposerCast 021 | Music And Sound In VR

12/15/2018
Lloyd is now the official co-host of ComposerCast! We talk about music and sound in virtual reality.

Duration:00:51:24