Video Game Scoring - Music, Effects, & Voice
Project 7

Film Music vs. Video Game Music

There are a lot of similarities between film music and video game soundtracks.
In both genres music plays a similar role:
  • creates a mood or emotion
  • creates a sense of time or place
  • represents a character
  • preempts what’s about to happen

Using "Blocks" in Video Game Music

Each musical block has a different function:
  • Intro – sets the mood for the gameplay that’s about to occur. Also sets the musical palette for the game soundtrack
  • Loop – “the workhorse of the gaming industry”. A short, repeatable section of music which can be played over and over until the gameplay changes or the character dies (!)
  • Transition – connecting music (ie. music that accompanies a cut scene that aims to maintain the player’s interest)
  • Stinger – music that represents an important event in the game
  • Tag – a short ending which signals the conclusion of a level or section

Project Directions

In this project, you will choose a video game trailer/clip.  You will compose ALL music & sound effects for the clip.  NO ORIGINAL VIDEO GAME MUSIC, EFFECTS, and DIALOGUE SHOULD BE USED. 

1.  All students will compose the music.
2.  Students may search the "web" for sound effects to be used in the clip.  You may use "Youtube" to find the most "realistic" sounds for you to use.
3.  Any dialogue, speaking, or narrations will be RECORDED BY YOU!!
The Guide To Composing Music For Video Games.pdf
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