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This week I chat to Bart Knol, one half of Trigg & Gusset, composers of the soundtrack for the smash hit game Blue Prince about composing the soundtrack, life and more…
We did it! Episode 101 is here, and this one is special. This time I chat with Pawel Gorniak about composing for film and games. Speaking about Love Death and Robots, and composing for Wingspan and so much more.
It’s finally here, episode 100!
After many years of podcasting in various ways and guises, DorkTunes was born. Here we are celebrating my 100th episode with some dear friends, talking about videogame music, covid, recording, and so much more. Join us as we celebrate 100 episodes of DorkTunes, each other, and VGM itself.
Here’s to the next 100, and thanks to you for joining me on this incredible journey!
In this episode Richard and I chat about being the first VGM composer to record in Abbey Road, scoring Guardians of the Galaxy, and so much more…
This week we chat about composing for different mediums, the journey to being a composer and beyond, Madonna, and so much more…
This week I chat with Ben about composing, live shows, Zelda, Final Fantasy and much more…
This week I chat with Rik Godwin, Senior writer & narrative designer for Act Zero Games about working on Under the water, Harmony: The fall of reverie, emotions in games and of course, the music!
In a slightly different episode, I chat with Jamie Smith, the Principal Game Designer for People Can Fly about implementing audio and music in games and much more…
In this weeks episode, I chat with Grant Graham about composing for the game Ghost Song, sad ambient music, and much more…
This week I chat with Jonathan about about composing for VR, After the fall, Arizona Sunshine 2, The 7th Guest and more!
In this episode I chat with Doyle W Donehoo about scoring Aliens: Dark Descent, Warhammer and more…
I was lucky enough to chat with Rob about composing Straylight, performing live, and lots more…
This episode I chat with Dan Wakefield about scoring Bramble: The Mountain King and so much more!
This week I chat with Peter McConnell about composing, Grim Fandango, LucasArts and so much more…
In a first for DorkTunes, I chat with Joel who is the first person to be chatted with for the third time!
We talk about family, gaming, and scoring Wavetale, and so much more…
In this weeks episode, I chat with Kristopher Eng, composer of the smash hit game It Takes Two, about composing, family, and so much more…
This time I chat with Mat about videogame music soundtracks, live music, and a lot more…
This week I speak with Fabio Baumgartner & Joel Schoch about creating the music and sound design for Far: Lone Sails, and Far: Changing Tides, and much more…
This week I speak to Paul Wolinski from 65daysofstatic about scoring No Man’s Sky, technology, and so much more…
This week I chat with comedian, TV host, and all round nice guy, Dara O’Briain about videogame music, and so much more…
This week I speak with Mike Miller of Naughty Dog about composing, audio, PS5 and so much more…
In this weeks episode, I chat to Nicolas de Ferran about Lords of Xulima, They Are Billions, Vampyr and so much more…
WE’RE BACK!!! After a long absence, which noob will explain as to why, I chat with the lovely Oscar Rydelius about The Gunk, and so much more…
This week I chat with the wonderful Julie Elven about World of Warcraft, singing in games, Horizon Zero Dawn, Horizon Forbidden West and so much more!
After a bit of a break, we are back! This week we chat with Justin Bell about music, scoring The Outer Worlds, composing and so much more.
This week I chat to Jon Everist (The Solitaire Conspiracy, Disintegration, Battle Tech, Shadowrun & more) about composing, music and so much more…
in this episode noob chats to Darren Korb about Hades, Bastion, Supergiant Games & so much more… Please see our YouTube channel for the video – link in bio.
This week, noob chats with Barry Topping, composer of Paradise Killer about everything from composing for the game to the physical size of the PS5, and much more…
This week, I chat to Joel Bille (Fe, Stick it to the man, Ghost Giant & more) about his work, how he approaches composing, and much more… Joel is also our second composer to return to the show for a second time!
In this episode, Jamie chats with Joris De Man (Horizon Zero Dawn, Killzone 1/2/3 & more!)
In this episode we chat with our first ever returning interviewee, Gareth Coker, about all things Ori & more!
In this episode, Noob speaks to Nainita Desai who recently composed the music for the game ‘Telling Lies’.
In our first show of 2020, we chat to industry legends Bob & Barn about their recent work on the Playstation classic MediEvil that has been remastered for the PS4, and so much more…
This episode we hve our panel from this week’s EGX in London with our wonderful panel; David Garcia The Flight Kenny Young Tess Tyler Discussing everything about videogame music & more!
This week we chat to Jack Le Breton, composer of 2 Point Hospital & more! Please note – this episode was recorded prior to allegations made regarding a prominent VGM Community member & contributor.
Here are ten more tracks hand picked by Noob & Jamie for your listening pleasure. This week we have tracks from Wild Arms, Sunset, and more…
Today brings episode 49 of DorkTunes, our first of 2019! This episode sees us chatting with composer Kenny Young for your enjoyment.
We are back folks, this week Noob chats with Jon Hillman, the composer of the cult game That Dragon, Cancer.
After a little break, we are back folks! Episode 46 is in your ears and ready for your enjoyment. Back in two with a fantastic interview too, including some more world exclusives!
Our chat with Joel Bille, composer of recent smash hit game ‘Fe. we chat about influences, process and both current and classic games. Please do enjoy, and if you do, share with your friends or leave us a review on iTunes. Thanks!
In this episode, we chat to Heinali who is the composer for Bound on PS4 which was released back in 2016
In this episode we chat to Kris Maddigan about his score for the recent smash hit, Cuphead!
Welcome to our latest and second last episode of the year folks! Will & I hope that you enjoy this weeks soundtrack selections.
In this weeks episode, we chat with Jamie Finlay who composed the new PSVR game, The Lost Bear. Join us for our chat about everything from composing for games and all time favourites!
The Last Guardian Overture Lore Takeshi Furukawa Horizon Zero Dawn Main Theme Joris De Man/The Flight Skyrim The Dragonborn Comes Jeremy Soule – Swedish Symphony Orchestra Dishonored 2 Main Theme Daniel Licht Rime The Song Of The Sea David Garcia Diaz The Town Of Light The Town Of Light Armaud/@AsepticVoid,… Continue Reading Episode 38
In the 34th episode of DorkTunes, Noob and Andrew discuss recent releases of this year and the upcoming game audio stage at this years PlayExpo in Manchester hosted by The Sound Architect. Tickets and info and even a 10% ticket discount at: http://www.thesoundarchitect.co.uk/the-sound-architect-presents-game-audio-at-play-expo-manchester/ This week’s episode features: Tomb Raider Abzu… Continue Reading Episode 34: Play Manchester
DorkTunes speaks to the wonderful Prescilla Garland of @WeLoveGameMusc and @OuterHeaven_x about her passion for video game music, her story and her favourites. Doom Main Title Mick Gordon 2016 00:00:03 Donkey Kong Country Aquatic Ambience David Wise 1994 00:09:44 Final Fantasy VII Final Fantasy VII Symphony in 3 Movements Nobuo… Continue Reading Episode 33: Prescilla Garland Interview
Andy chats with Craig Stuart Garfinkle and Eímear Noone on their second Dublin International Game Music Festival. Craig Stuart Garfinkle is an award winning music producer and Emmy nominated composer. In addition to World of Warcraft, Craig’s music is featured in many Xbox and PS2 games. Craig composed the original… Continue Reading Episode 31: iDIG Interview with Craig Stuart Garfinkle & Eímear Noone
Episode 30 explodes in your ears once more, this time we delve into the past and right up to current generation with some wonderful pieces such as Fallout 4 and Devil May Cry. The full track listing is as follows; Assassin’s Creed 2 — Ezio’s Family (Jesper Kyd, 2009) Fallout 4 — Main Theme (Inon Zur,… Continue Reading Episode 30
The boys are back with another epic episode of the show with tracks from Grant Kirkhope, Greg Edmonson & Disasterpeace to name but a few. this is our longest episode yet clocking in just over two hours. From sweeping arrangements to the cutest of ditty’s, this episode has it all!… Continue Reading Episode 28: Video Game Awards Special
The boys are back, and this time we have a guest! Enjoy music from our guest, Doug & pieces from James Hannigan, Jeremy Soule and more! Mass Effect 3 – Sur’kesh – Christopher Lennertz 2012 Terraforge – Dawn of Judgement Doug Waters 2016 Skyrim – Dragonborn Jeremy Soule 2011 To-Tum… Continue Reading Episode 27: Doug Waters Interview
- Inner Demon – Nick Arundel 2. Santa Monica Dream – Angus & Julia Stone 3. Victoria’s Laboratory – Winifred Phillips 4. Valley Of The Blinding Mist – Mikolaj Stroinski 5. Main Theme – Mick Gordon 6. Intro – Yuzo Koshiro 7. Track 1 – Doug Waters 8. The Best… Continue Reading Episode 26
DorkTunes returns for episode 25, and this time we chat to the lovely C418 where we discuss everything from Berlin, Drum & Bass & Game Music Connect 2015!
DorkTunes is back after a mini break, and we are back with a BANG!!! Lots of gossip for you, and a new sounding show for you all. This time we run the gamut entirely with tracks from 1991 all the way to the present day & with an incredible couple… Continue Reading Episode 24
This time we speak to Gareth Coker, composer of the recent hit game, Ori & The Blind Forest.
Episode 22 is here folks, this time we have the lovely @classicvgmusic’s Mark on the show talking about this year’s Classic FM Hall of Fame 2014. The boys will be back very shortly with another episode to fill your ears with joy! TRACKLIST ======================== Final Fantasy 7 Music – Aerith’s… Continue Reading Episode 22