{"product_id":"pixel-soundtracks-9781538192764","title":"Pixel Soundtracks","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTim Summers provides an engaging introduction to video game music aimed at game fans, music enthusiasts, budding composers, music professionals, and anyone with an interest in the topic. Based on the latest research, chapters explore a wide variety of topics, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe history and evolution of game music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etechnology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emusic composition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe role of music in games \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einner workings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaesthetic considerations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emusical genres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecultural importance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with many case studies, the book is separated into five stages and a final boss, and sections build off each other into increasingly broader topics. Starting with the specifics of computer chips, the book evolves, and at the end, questions of game music's engagement with identity are addressed. Along the way, Summers discusses many classic and beloved games such as \u003ci\u003eSpace Invaders, Super Mario Bros., BioShock Infinite, Dark Souls III, Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy, The Legend of Zelda. \u003c\/i\u003eThe book's final boss brings together ideas presented throughout the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book will allow readers to better understand the fantastic experiences and meanings that arise when games and music fuse together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51041274888535,"sku":"9781538192764","price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781538192764.jpg?v=1750949616","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/pixel-soundtracks-9781538192764","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}