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Book SynopsisFrom electronic beeps to orchestral scores, video game music has truly arrived. Rapidly growing in popularity around the world, it looks set to play an important role in the future of classical music. This handy reference guide from Classic FM steers you through the evolution of video game music, from the arcade to mobile and interactive gaming, highlighting some of the best-loved composers and tracks, and exploring the hugely successful industry of bestselling recordings and sell-out concerts along the way. High quality soundtracks composed for video games have only been around for a few decades, but their popularity is fast becoming a global phenomenon. Packed full of essential information, this pocket-sized handbook explores the way the music has developed in step with gaming technology, as the once-niche genre increasingly enters the mainstream. Classic FM's Handy Guides are a fun and informative set of introductions to standout subjects within classical music, each of which can be read and digested in one sitting: a perfect collectible series whether you're new to the world of classical music or an aficionado.
Table of ContentsContents Introduction vii Preface ix 1 From the Arcade to the Home 1 2 The Arrival of Orchestral Scores 17 3 The Record Industry 29 4 Video Game Music in the Concert Hall 39 5 Mobile Gaming, Online and the Future 53 6 20 Essential Video Game Music Scores 73 About Classic FM 87 About the Author 91 Index 93
