Shows
Snålt Snop og SpillRetromessa 2025 spesialVi har tatt turen til Sandefjord, for Retromessa 2025. Vi får prate med to legender innenfor spillmusikk, Grant Kirkhope og David Wise. De forteller oss hvordan det er å jobbe som spillkomponist. Det norske studioet Blue Bichon Game Studios forteller om sitt kommende spill "Ashen Daughter", og hvordan det er å starte opp ett spillselskap i Norge. Hva skal til for å lage Cosplay, og hva er snittalderen på alle maskinene på messa? Alt dette og en rekke andre intervjuer får du høre i denne spesialsendingen!
2025-08-231h 34
Level Up Tunes: El podcast de las melodías del gamingLevel Up Tunes! S3 Ep.12 "Banana Madness"Con el anticipado lanzamiento del Nintendo Switch 2, llega también la promesa de ver regresar a algunos de nuestros personajes más queridos ¡y entre ellos, el más sabrosón de todos: Donkey Kong!En este episodio especial, le rendimos homenaje al mono más famoso de la Gran N, explorando su legado musical a través de las décadas.Desde sus raíces rítmicas en el Super Nintendo, pasando por los grooves selváticos de Donkey Kong Country, hasta sus apariciones musicales en títulos como Mario Kart World y Super Smash Bros., nos l...
2025-07-181h 37
Pixel Parents | Video Game PodcastEpisode 68 - In Conversation with Grant Kirkhope - Pixel Parents PodcastWe sit down for a chat with legendary games composer, Grant Kirkhope and discuss his creative process, legacy and more! We also catch up on all things Death Stranding 2: On The Beach. And much more. Fellow gamers, WELCOME TO THE VIDEO ERA OF PIXEL PARENTS!Death Stranding 2 - Our Journey So FarMain topic: In Conversation with Grant KirkhopePixel Picks Showdown: Best Rhythm GameWrite to us: pixelparentspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on BlueSky: @pixelparents.bsky.socialSubscribe to us on YouTube: @pixelparentspodcastMusic and production...
2025-07-111h 37
RRBG PodcastEP358 - Grant KirkhopeEP358 is with the legendary composer Grant Kirkhope. He is responsible for creating some of the most memorable video game soundtracks of all time including Goldeneye 007, Banjo Kazooie, Viva Pinata, Perfect Dark, Mario + Rabbids and much more. We talk about his career, his early days at a metal guitarist, how he got started in video game composing, his favorite movies, games, live shows and much more! Cheers! Follow Grant: @grankirkhopecomposer Follow RRBG: @rrbgpodcast
2025-07-011h 03
Behind The Camera with AndyGamesEpisode 26: Composer's Corner - Grant Kirkhope's Musical LegacyIn this Special Edition episode of Behind the Camera, join AndyGames as I interview Grant Kirkhope, where we discuss Grant's origins in music and how this led him into composition, the absolute hidden gems he has composed in the DK Rap, and the Goldeneye 64 Pause Music, and the generational impact that his work has had, still loved and being talked about to this day, some 25+ years on
2025-02-0549 min
Woodhouse InterviewsGrant Kirkhope: Woodhouse InterviewsGrant Kirkhope is the sound of your childhood.
Or at least the games he scored have that nostalgia swirling around. But even more impressively, Kirkhope isn’t a relic. Despite ushering in and crafting one of the most melodious eras of video game soundtracks in his time with producers Rare, Kirkhope is still pushing out hits. An architect who is ever at the forefront, Kirkhope is near unparalleled in stature and accomplishment. So listen to our interview with him and see why he’s one of the best of the 10s.
“I was forgetting the games...
2024-08-2133 min
Heroes of Gaming PodcastPerfect Music Takes a Golden Eye - Grant Kirkhope - Iconic ComposerGrant Kirkhope shares with us his journey through a combination of education and solo dedication. His unique approaches and adjacent connectivity to the folks who created RARE built a platform for Grant to bring his talents to manifest some of the most memorable music in the history of video games. Time-travel with us as we revisit some of his greatest hits and newest achievements. This Scottish composer's works include GoldenEye 007, Banjo-Kazooie, Donkey Kong 64, and Perfect Dark, among many others. He has won an Ivor Novello Award for Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope and a...
2024-02-2549 min
The AIAS Game Maker's NotebookGoldenEye, Banjo-Kazooie and more with Composer Grant KirkhopeAustin Wintory chats with legendary composer Grant Kirkhope. Together they discuss his long career composing some of the most iconic music in gaming with titles and series such as GoldenEye 007, Banjo-Kazooie, Donkey Kong,
2024-01-221h 50
The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast)The Music of Rare with Grant Kirkhope and David Wise - The Retro Hour EP393We chat with Grant Kirkhope and David Wise, iconic video game composers from Rare. Dive deep into their creative process, challenges, and legacy in the world of video game music, from 'Banjo-Kazooie' to 'Donkey Kong Country'.
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2023-09-011h 30
Slasher ScottyEpisode 363: Grant Kirkhope Interview #2Scotty is back with another episode of Slasher Scotty and his guest is Grant Kirkhope, who was the musical composer on the hit Nintendo 64 games, Banjo-Kazooie, Banjo-Tooie, and GoldenEye 64. Grant discusses with Scotty the possibility for a Banjo-Threeie, turning the franchise into a web series or movie, how the game just celebrated its 25th anniversary, what the Mumbo Jumbo chants in Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie were created, how the flower pots in Mad Monster Mansion were saying vulgar words, and much, much more.
2023-07-1124 min
Misfits on VinylMISFITS LIVE - Banjo & Kazooie - Grant KirkhopeITS MISFITS LIVE FROM THE CALGARY COMIC AND ENTERTAINMENT EXPO! This episode was recorded in front of a live studio audience and the boys are at their best. They chat about Grant Kirkhopes life and experience of making video game music specifically his work on Banjo & Kazooie!Welcome to Misfits on Vinyl! A weekly comedy podcast where we review our favorite albums, and discuss the artist's history, cultural events, and everything else that influenced the album! Hosted by Comedian Spencer Streichert & his funny friend Aaron Walsh. Produced by Sam-Sam the Tech Man!
2023-05-1740 min
Dev Game ClubDGC Ep 347: GoldenEye 007 Bonus Interview with Grant KirkhopeWelcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we insert a bonus interview into the middle of our series on GoldenEye 007. We speak with Grant Kirkhope, one of two composers on the title. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Podcast breakdown: 0:58 Interview 1:03:57 Break 1:04:32 Outro Issues covered: starting at Rare in '95, composing in hex, the imposing approach to programming, fitting in 1 Mb, making a clarinet from one note, limiting your palette, looping your cymbal decay, working within your limits, downsampling from 44.1...
2023-05-101h 13
DunklevisionGrant Kirkhope (Banjo-Kazooie, Donkey Kong 64, Mario+Rabbids, Goldeneye 007)Grant Kirkhope, beloved composer of some of the greatest video game music of all time like GoldenEye007, Banjo-Kazooie, Donkey Kong 64, Perfect Dark, Mario + Rabbids and much more, stops by to tell his story: his heavy metal beginnings, getting a job at Rare, and yes...writing the infamous DK RAP.
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2023-04-301h 02
Film.Music.MediaGoldenEye 007 Retrospective | With Graeme Norgate & Grant KirkhopeCo-composers Graeme Norgate and Grant Kirkhope sit down together to reflect back on scoring GoldenEye 007 for the Nintendo 64! Surprisingly, in nearly 26 years this is the first time that Graeme and Grant have spoken publicly about the score together!
Graeme and Grant take us back to the mid 90's where the two of them found themselves working for Rare Limited; a game developer based out in the English countryside. Hear the origin story of how the two met, what it was like working at Rare in those early days, and how the two of them found themselves working...
2023-02-191h 01
Cheesesteaks & ControllersEpisode 123 - Grant Kirkhope, Goldeneye Tips, and 5 Games That Will Never Be Re-ReleasedThis week Jason speaks to Grant Kirkhope, video game composer extraordinare, to talk about his Goldeneye 007 soundtrack as the game re-releases today. Next, Jason gives some tips on how to play Goldeneye and what to expect, and finally he lists five games that, unlike Goldeneye, likely won't ever release again.
2023-01-2757 min
The Super Switch Club: A Nintendo PodcastS4E0 - "BANJO-KAZOOIE" (Nintendo 64, 1998) - The Instruction Manual... and Nostalgia"Tiny creatures far below, which of you'll be the first to go?!" - Gruntilda
The Super Switch Club is back with Season 4 - our retro gamers are assembling once again, this time to talk about their nostalgia for the N64 - and the instruction manual for our next game: "Banjo-Kazooie"!
Who will survive to the end of the game? Find out now, on The Super Switch Club!
Featured on this episode:
Erik Slader from Epik Fails of History
Brett from Skeleton House
Kai Lee Cain from the Versian Chronicles
Ben from Dragoon Ef...
2023-01-2631 min
ScrolliesTop Composers 4/5: Shoji the Money and And a New KirkhopeThe Scrollies Sqadnado gets one step closer to running this bit out of use! Rat and Sqat share their fourth picks. Ratnado talks about the stylish Shoji Meguro and his work on the Persona series, Shin Megami Tensei, and other Atlus games such as Catherine and Trauma Center. Meanwhile, in true Sqat fashion, Sqat talks about Grant Kirkhope and his varied soundtrack iconic from the N64 ages to now, including discussing the Project Dream SNES canceled game with Kirkhope's soundtrack that would be repurposed for Banjo Kazooie!Check out Ratnado's playlist on Spotify with some great Shoji...
2023-01-1754 min
Music RespawnGrant Kirkhope's music helps Mario + Rabbids save the galaxy in Sparks of HopeGrant Kirkhope chats about his music for Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
2022-12-1359 min
Podcast - Super Marcato Bros.Nintendo Month '22: Mario + Rabbids Sparks of HopeFor week 3 of Nintendo Month '22, Karl & Will focus on the wonderful music to Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, by the talented Yoko Shimomura, Grant Kirkhope, Gareth Coker! Enjoy!
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle - Grant Kirkhope - Ubisoft - Switch - 2017-The Adventure Begins-Hoppers!-Mid Boss Mayhem-The Lava ForgeMario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope - Yoko Shimomura, Grant Kirkhope, Gareth Coker - Ubisoft - Switch - 2022-Sunny Side of the Galaxy-Prologue - On the Back of the Darkmess Manta
2022-11-2000 min
Different HeadVolume 232 feat. Grant Ertl• Kitty Grant
• Bonnie Tyler
• Flëçken Shpïekën
• Grant Ulysses
• Tyler, the Creator feat. Pharrell Williams
• Tyler Burkhart
• Tyler Bates
• Grant Kirkhope
• GG King
• Fuzz
• Softer Still
• Tycho
• New Circle
• Kevin McKay
• The Hives
• Blammo
• Todd Rundgren
• Rose Hotel
• "Weird Al" Yankovic
• Wat Tyler
• David Bowie
• Hello Joyce
• The Duriyapraneet Ensemble
• John Grant
• Meth Yeti
2022-11-121h 57
BGMania: A Video Game Music PodcastSpotlight: Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of HopeBonus Episode #27 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. This week on the show, Bryan and Bedroth from RPGera present another spotlight episode focusing on the wonderful soundtrack to Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope! Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, whatever you want really! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak & Xancu.
EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS
Metagalactic Marauders from Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope [Gareth Coker, 2022]
Spout Forth from Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope [Gareth Coker, 2022]
Paean to Palette Prime from Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope...
2022-11-091h 40
barSILENCE: A Video Game Music PodcastPerfect Dark[Episode 8] This month barSILENCE lands in the futuristic streets of 2023 to listen to the ambitious cyberpunk-influenced soundtrack of Perfect Dark on the Nintendo 64. We’re hacking into 15 of the best moody, bassy, and sci-fi soundscapes from Rare's greatest composers, Grant Kirkhope, Graeme Norgate, and David Clynick.
In the wise words of Daniel Carrington, "Act your age, Joanna!"
Track Listing:
00:00:00 - Main Titles (Perfect Dark) [Graeme Norgate]
00:03:11 - Pause Menu (Perfect Dark) [Grant Kirkhope]
00:06:19 - Carrington Institute (Perfect Dark) [Grant Kirkhope]
00:08:54 - Training (Perfect Dark) [Grant Kirkhope]
...
2022-11-0100 min
Rad Crew PodcastRad Crew S24E18: Mario + Rabbids og en samtale med Grant KirkhopeVi satt oss ned for å snakke med Grant Kirkhope (50:00 uti episoden) om hans musikk til Mario + Rabbids og mye mer. Pluss: Vi snakker om ukas nyheter, Silent Hill-annonseringene, Call of Duty Modern … Les mer
2022-10-262h 07
Rad Crew PodcastRad Crew Gjensyn: Intervju med Grant KirkhopeVi har pause denne uka! I 2014 intervjuet vi Grant Kirkhope, her er den episoden! Tilbake med show neste uke :)
2022-03-242h 38
DongoCastDNG-015: Retrato Musical - o compositor Grant KirkhopeNeste episódio celebramos e comentamos a carreira e o estilo desenvolvido pelo compositor Grant Kirkhope, famoso pelo seu trabalho na Rare nos anos 90.
Jogos citados neste episódio:
GoldenEye 007
Banjo-Kazooie
Donkey Kong 64
Banjo-Tooie
Viva Piñata
Desktop Dungeons
Yooka-Laylee
Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair
Acompanhe as gravações ao vivo às quintas, 19:30 BRT: https://www.twitch.tv/bandadongodongo
Veja em vídeo no Youtube: https://bit.ly/DongoCast
Escute nossa música-inspirada-em-games-e-cantada-em-português! SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/08zlnYDPynOXvXS0j8BwH1 DEEZER: https://www.deezer.com/en/artist/66965382 APPLE MUSIC: ht...
2022-02-151h 03
Very Good Music: A VGM PodcastEpisode 4-11: A Rare Talent - Grant Kirkhope with ProfJeffGreetings, Gamers! It's Episode 11 of Season 4 and you know what that means - it's ProfJeff time!
Jeff has joined us to talk about a composer whose work is special to all three of us: Grant Kirkhope. Kirkhope has been composing music for games for over 25 years, and we're bringing you an eclectic mix of his work, from famed classics like Banjo-Kazooie to a recent album of unused tracks. As always, everything you'll hear is Very Good Music!
Thanks as always to our amazing patrons and the artists who made our show art and theme song...
2021-12-112h 01BGMania: A Video Game Music PodcastHub WorldsEpisode #219 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. This week on the show, Bryan and Frank from RPGera get stuck in the hub worlds... never progressing and finishing the games because the music is just too good! Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, whatever you want really! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Sevren, JoetheChode, Jexak, and Xancu.
EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS
When the Night Falls from NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams [Tomoko Sasaki & Naofumi Hataya, 2007]
Gilly Island Hub from New Super Lucky's Tale [Aaron Brown, 2019]
Hub...
2021-11-221h 34
The Game-Tea PodcastGaming News: Grant Kirkhope is a really Cool Guy!Vidia Games!In this episode, the gang discusses an abysmal launch for "remastered" GTA. Than, Zar gets to talk Banjo-Kazooie, with a feel good piece about Grant Kirkhope (the composer for the original title). The last article gets Peaches thinking about the future with a teaser at Mass Effect 4! All of this plus game releases and quick takes!Sit back, relax, and get some Game-Tea!Social Media:Twitter - https://twitter.com/GameTeaPodcastxFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/thegameteapodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thegameteapodcast/Support the s...
2021-11-1851 minBGMania: A Video Game Music PodcastEvil Clowns & Sinister CircusesEpisode #213 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Check one-two, is this thing on? Bryan and Frank from RPGera are finally freaking back with a brand new episode to kick off a quick spooky October since it's already half over! We've got plans to pack four shows in the schedule before the end of the month, and to kick things off, we're focusing on evil clowns and sinister circuses! Email the show at bgmania@leveldowngames.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, whatever you want really!
EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS
Select Your Doom...
2021-10-151h 40
One Perfect GameEpisode #22 - A Chat with Grant KirkhopeA special episode of One Perfect Game, as Matt sits down with legendary video game composer Grant Kirkhope! The man behind iconic soundtracks like Banjo-Kazooie, GoldenEye and Perfect Dark discusses the pressure of composing for Mario + Rabbids, how composing has changed since his time at Rare, and why he ended up as the voice of Donkey Kong...
Check out Grant's work at https://www.grantkirkhope.com/ and he can also be found at https://twitter.com/grantkirkhope.
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2021-09-1030 min
Composer's CornerGrant Kirkhope: Banjo Kazooie and Composing for the WeatherThis episode of Composer's Corner allowed me to chat with the man that made the music of my childhood. It was such a joy to speak with Grant! Have a listen and you'll hear his insights into tritone compositions, the impact of music on a player's emotion, and how to break into the industry as a composer.
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2021-09-0517 min
Load-InEp.5 - Grant Kirkhope (Composer: Goldeneye, Banjo-Kazooie, Perfect Dark)If you've ever played on a Nintendo 64, you've probably heard Grant Kirkhope's music. Grant is one of the most prolific video game composers of all time and the mastermind behind the music in some of Nintendo's biggest and best-selling titles: Banjo-Kazooie, Goldeneye, Perfect Dark – you name it. He's also the only Western composer to have his music featured in Super Smash Bros and was trusted by Nintendo and Ubisoft to handle the music in Mario Rabbids.But Grant never intended to end up as a composer working for Rare. Before he was making music for video games, Gr...
2021-09-011h 27
The GamesIndustry.biz MicrocastGI at E3: Mario + Rabbids, Ubisoft Forward and E3 memories, with Grant KirkhopeThroughout the next week, we're hosting (almost) daily video newscasts on the big news from E3, Summer Games Fest et al - with handy podcast versions for those who prefer audio discussions. Today, Chris and James are joined by the first of our special industry guests: Grant Kirkhope, composer of Banjo-Kazooie, Goldeneye 64, Perfect Dark, Yooka-Laylee... and the newly-announced Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope. Grant joins us to share a little more on his role on the upcoming strategy game, as well as his thoughts on the Ubisoft line-up and a LOT of insight into what...
2021-06-1355 min
Live Booleans: A Game Dev PodcastIconic Soundtracks with Grant Kirkhope'DK. Donkey Kong!' If you've heard these words while playing Donkey Kong 64, or have played hours of Goldeneye or Perfect Dark on Nintendo 64 with friends, then you've listened to the genius that is Grant Kirkhope. This week we speak to Grant, a BAFTA nominated composer who has created iconic soundtracks to critically acclaimed and fan favourite video games such as Goldeneye 64, Banjo-Kazooie, Perfect Dark, Viva Pinata, Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, Yooka-Laylee, and more. Grant speaks with us about his journey into composing for games, his thoughts on todays soundtracks, working at Rare, and some other crazy stories as...
2021-04-051h 20Slasher ScottyEpisode 82: Grant Kirkhope Interview #1Scotty is back with another episode of Slasher Scotty and his guest this time around is Grant Kirkhope, who was the musical composer of Banjo-Kazooie, Banjo-Tooie, and World of Warcraft: Shadowlands. Grant discusses with Scotty on if Banjo-Tooie was set to be developed and released during development of Banjo-Kazooie, his favorite songs from the game, what songs he created for World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, how he created the iconic themes and character voices for both Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie, how he got his start with Rare by working on GoldenEye, and much, much more.
2021-01-2029 minBGMania: A Video Game Music PodcastWorld of Warcraft: ShadowlandsEpisode #183 of BGMania. On today's show, Bryan is joined by Kyle from The MediaFiles to appreciate the incredible music found within the latest expansion to World of Warcraft, Shadowlands. They also casually chat about their experience since logging in during the launch week. Email the show at bgmania@leveldowngames.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, whatever you want really! Please consider supporting the show by using our Amazon Affiliate link when shopping online!
Kyle can be found through the following links: Twitter and Instagram
EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS
Through the...
2020-12-281h 51
Gay for Play: A Video Game PodcastEp. 5: The Cyberpunk of It All (X-mas Special! w/ Grant Luecke)Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays dear listeners! This week, in lieu of a regular episode, we've got a special holiday surprise for you!We sit down with the dashing Grant Leucke (@grantstabletopworkshop) to chat about his 3D-Printing/Tabletop Miniature business, and we announce a giveaway*** of 3 of his gorgeous mini-figures! We wanted to give y'all a little thank-you present for all of the love and support you've given us over the past month since we launched, so big thanks to Grant for agreeing to help us spread some cheer!Then, of course, we would be r...
2020-12-2447 min
Thiaguinho é Melhor Que Stravinsky#4 - Música nos games (feat Coffeenauts)Neste quarto episódio, Chico Inácio, Lucas Pierri e Gustavo Araujo batem um papo com Fabio Rosa e Rafael Paes de Barros, integrantes do estúdio de jogos eletrônicos Coffenauts, que vem desenvolvendo o já premiado “Spacelines From The Far Out”. Conversamos sobre a história e atualidade da indústria de games no Brasil, o processo criativo e técnico na elaboração de trilhas sonoras de jogos eletrônicos e relembramos músicas de games que marcaram nossa infância.
Coffenauts:
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamcoffeenauts/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coffeenauts
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2020-11-181h 30
That Show with Those Guys.Grant Kirkhope Hates His Fridge Ep. 10Video game and movie composer Grant Kirkhope joins the guys as he talks about upcoming projects and how he absolutely HATES his fridge.
2020-10-3048 min
GameloreEp#31 | Achados e Perdidos da GeraçãoEste é um episódio com emoções conflitantes:
1. Não é muito legal quando nos surpreendemos com algum jogo?
2. Vocês já perceberam como cada vez mais a nossa listinha de jogos pendentes vai aumentando?
Pois nós falamos dos dois casos! Vem conferir os jogos que escolhemos enquanto a nova geração não chega (já tá tão pertinho!!)
Converse com a gente:
Dá para interagir pelas nossas redes sociais.
Mandar uma mensagem no contatogamelore@gmail.com
E até soltar sua voz!
2020-10-2721 min
Kiwi Talkz#64 - Grant Kirkhope Interview (Banjo Kazooie, Goldeneye, Donkey Kong, Nintendo, Rare, Film, L.A., Super Mario Movie etc.)Grant Kirkhope is widely regarded as one of the greatest video game composers of all time for his work on such games as Banjo Kazooie, Donkey Kong 64, Goldeneye & Perfect Dark. He recently became the first western composer to work with Nintendo on Super Smash Bros Ultimate & Mario + Rabbids
SOCIAL MEDIA
Twitter - @grantkirkhope
Instagram - @grantkirkhopecomposer
Facebook - GrantKirkhopeComposer
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantkirk...
Goldeneye OST https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oL7V...
Perfect Dark OST https://www.youtube.com/watch...
2020-10-161h 00
The Sound TestLIVE - 02/10/20 [Weekly VGM Radio & Podcast]As VGM lovers, we all come across tunes and soundtracks from games we've never played. In this episode, I explore my personal Top 5 games that, despite never playing, have excellent music. My regular listeners get in on the theme too, and plenty of recommendations are thrown around.
Otherwise, Quickfire News continues on strong with three new segments, while bookending rounds of the SFX Showdown should keep you on your feet. I also need the help of a new TTS guardian angel to pronounce one particular legend's name right.
In the VGM SongFight, Mario agrees that Rosalina's...
2020-10-042h 03
The Sound TestLIVE - 25/09/20 - Discord Special! (feat. Jammin' Sam Miller) [Weekly VGM Radio & Podcast]Besides a mic-levels blunder at the very beginning, this is one of my favourite Sound Test broadcasts ever.
Within, we celebrate incredible video game music largely brought to the table by my Discord members. Across the course of this episode, you'll hear how many of my regular listeners came to love VGM and the tunes that started their passion. Of course, I've got a Top 5 of my own formative choices, alongside new rounds of Quickfire News and the SFX Showdown.
Particularly special this week is a LIVE call-in interview from Jammin' Sam Miller; the man behind...
2020-09-262h 33
Very Good Music: A VGM PodcastEpisode 2-2: Five Finger FanfareGreetings, gamers, and welcome to episode 2-2! On this episode, we dive into a topic first popularized by the Super Marcato Bros, Karl and Will Bruegeman, on their own VGM podcast: a compositional technique called the Five-Finger Fanfare. Also included in the show is a clip from their 201st episode, which aired on January 31st, 2016.
This was an exciting and challenging episode to put together, and the track list is the result of many months of making mental notes each time we'd come across this sound in the wild. It's not exactly something you can type into...
2020-09-221h 30
Almanaque VGMEpisódio 3 - A Identidade de uma Trilha SonoraOlá, amantes da Video Game Music!
Nesse episódio, recebemos o compositor David Rodrigues (Instagram: @nero_mohn, Twitter: @ItsKumaTime) para discutirmos um pouco do processo de composição de trilhas para games e de que maneira podemos alcançar um resultado condizente com as expectativas do nosso jogador.
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Playlist:
Title - Super Mario Odyssey - Naoto Kubo
Forest Interlude - Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Quest - David Wise
Main Theme - Yooka Laylee - Grant Kirkhope
Spiral Mountain - Banjo Kazooie - Grant Kirkhope
Welcome to Mafia Tow...
2020-09-151h 11
An Evening at the Roost1: Grant KirkhopeGrant Kirkhope pours a drink and tells some stories on this Evening at The Roost. We chat about making connections in the music biz, the human element of orchestral music, the unofficially upcoming Kirkophony symphony, and more!Music-An Evening at The Roost Theme - Originally from Animal Crossing: Wild World, arranged by Will BrueggemannTo the Rock - The Wrong RockBug Crushing - DropzoneOven Fresh Day - Viva Pinata: Trouble in ParadiseBalor - Kingdoms of Amalur: ReckoningKirkfeld - Grant Kirkhope
2020-08-1842 min
"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 82: Feat. Grant KirkhopeGrant Kirkhope, composer for some of Rare's most notable titles as well as recent great soundtracks like Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, joins Matt & Geoff to discuss his history with gaming, the evolution of video game music, and the surreal experience of artistic longevity. You can find this episode's guest on twitter here
2020-07-1047 min
The Sound TestLIVE - 12/06/20 [Weekly VGM Radio & Podcast]For this season finale, Lee takes a look at some of his all-time favourite side scrolling beat 'em ups! Of course, the show is bolstered by an array of requests and other unrelated choices, which all come together to form a particularly bass-heavy playlist. The show will return with a fourth season on July 17th, 2020; allowing Lee to catch his breath and focus a little on ST2. Hopefully, this closing mix of VGM joy will satisfy until ST LIVE comes back!
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This week's playlist:
Title – David Wise [Battletoads]
Dervish D (Multisid) – LMan (orig...
2020-06-132h 40
Cinematic Sound Radio - A Soundtrack Podcast / Radio Show Since 1996The 1UpBeat with Eric Silver: Episode Nine - The Music of Grant KirkhopeToday’s episode on the CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO network is episode nine of our orchestral video game show, THE 1UPBEAT with Eric Silver.
On the program today, Eric presents us with a look back on the life and career of legendary video game composer Grant Kirkhope. Eric will chronicle each era of the famed composer’s career. You’ll even hear from the man himself, who was kind enough to contribute to today’s program. All of this plus excerpts from some of the most beloved game scores in history, including VIVA PIÑATA and KINGDOMS OF AMALUR: R...
2020-06-081h 35
The Sound TestLIVE - 29/05/20 [Weekly VGM Radio & Podcast]To follow on from last week's question about gaming's best playable animal characters, this show delves deep into the wild. With a whole host of choices from listeners, alongside Lee's personal top five, it turns out that there are a lot more iconic digital animals than you might think. There are so many, in fact, that most of the show's regular features are put to one side until next week. Aptly, Lee's dog, Daisy, prances onto the show for a cameo appearance, not best pleased at being left out of the conversation.
This week's playlist:
Black...
2020-05-302h 50
Stranger StillBonus: On Almonds and KirkhopeHey everyone! Sorry, we didn't have an episode this week. But we didn't want to leave you completely stranded! So we're posting up a bonus episode from May 2019, one of our favorites ones. We talk about why almonds are bad and had some extra audio from our conversation with Grant Kirkhope. We hope you enjoy, and we'll be back next week! Also there might be swearing but who knows...
Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at...
2020-05-1425 min
The Sound Architect Podcast (TSAP)Composer, Grant Kirkhope (2014)(TSAP S01E03, 2014)Back in 2014, Sam spoke to Banjo-Kazooie, Yooka-Laylee and Goldeneye 007 composer, Grant Kirkhope about his career, advice for composers and more!"Grant Kirkhope is a BAFTA nominated composer who has created the soundtracks to video games that have sold in excess of 30 million copies. From “Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle” to “Ghostbusters”, “GoldenEye 007” to “Banjo-Kazooie”, “Perfect Dark” to “Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning” and “Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth” to “Viva Piñata”, he has shown his versatility in being able to compose music in a huge variety of styles. Now residing in Los Angeles he is represented by Cheryl...
2020-05-1436 min
XVGM RadioEpisode 51 – Yooka-Laylee Back to the Fluture
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When Playtonic Games set out to develop a new 3D Action Platformer in the vein of Donkey Kong Country and Banjo Kazooie, they went back to the original composers who made those games sound so fantastic: David Wise (DKC) and Grant Kirkhope (BK.) But how did those games influence the sound with this new franchise that’s been born out of a love and labor of the 64 bit era? Today on XVGM Radio, we’re lucky to have both David Wise AND Returning guest/Composer Grant Kirkhope on the show to talk abou...
2020-05-1300 minXVGM RadioEpisode 51 – Yooka-Laylee Back to the Fluture
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When Playtonic Games set out to develop a new 3D Action Platformer in the vein of Donkey Kong Country and Banjo Kazooie, they went back to the original composers who made those games sound so fantastic: David Wise (DKC) and Grant Kirkhope (BK.) But how did those games influence the sound with this new franchise that’s been born out of a love and labor of the 64 bit era? Today on XVGM Radio, we’re lucky to have both David Wise AND Returning guest/Composer Grant Kirkhope on the show to talk abou...
2020-05-1300 min
Onda CuadradaEpisodio 23 - Perfect DarkEma y Pandora, recién graduadas del instituto Carrington, enfrentan una compleja misión: Revisar la banda sonora del revolucionario first person shooter de la Nintengo 64, Perfect Dark.
Hablamos de diseño, "darse un lujo", Grant Kirkhope, speedrunning, y muchos otros temas mientras exploramos la misión más famosa de la carrera de Joanna Dark.
TrackList:
* Main Title: Introduction - Perfect Dark OST, por Graeme Norgate
* dataDyne Central: Extraction - Perfect Dark OST, por Grant Kirkhope
* Area 51: Infiltration - Perfect Dark OST, por Grant Kirkhope
* Crash Site: Confrontation - Perfec...
2020-04-291h 32BGMania: A Video Game Music PodcastDeep Dive: Grant KirkhopeEpisode #139 of BGMania. It's time for another deep dive into one specific composer, and this month, Bryan and Frank are so excited to finally be listening to and discussing the work of Grant Kirkhope. A composer that is no stranger to anyone who listens to BGMania, Grant has provided us with that "Kirkhopian" sound we've adored since our teenage years. Enjoy the show!
Please send all track requests for future episodes, feedback, comments, questions, and concerns to bgmania@leveldowngames.com
The tracklist for today’s episode is as follows:
Prickly Pear Island (Project Dream) [1996]
Antenna Cradle (GoldenEye 007) [1997]
Mumbo's Mountain (Banjo-Kazooie) [1998]
DK...
2020-03-041h 16
Sola & Cola23. Desember - Banjo-Kazooie (med Grant Kirkhope)Hvor ble det egentlig av julemagien?I Sola & Cola's Julekalender prøver venner og bekjente å få Andreas Sola i julestemning med nostalgiske adventsgaver og historier fra julen.Bak dagens luke finner vi den legendariske komponisten Grant Kirkhope, og han har med seg klassikeren Banjo-Kazooie! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-12-2336 min
The Kongversation: Donkey Kong Universe Discussion734 - Interview: Grant KirkhopeThe voice of Donkey Kong. The composer of more games than we can name. Grant Kirkhope finally comes to the Kongversation to discuss how it felt becoming the first western composer in Super Smash Bros., farts, bathroom etiquette with Shigeru Miyamoto, whether or not he'd write for another Banjo-Kazooie, and why his rendition of Donkey Kong sounds like an ape having an orgasm.
2019-12-111h 03
The Sound TestLIVE - 06/12/19 [Weekly VGM Radio]SPECIAL MARATHON EPISODE!
This features nearly five hours of VGM, but also has us getting progressively more drunk throughout the show!
A brand new iteration of The Sound Test LIVE! This time, I'm joined by Shelley Moncaster for fresh VGM playlists and all the old features, including:
SFX Showdown
SongFight
Quickfire News
Top 5 (THIS WEEK: Top 5 ST1 Eps)
All future streams:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jf-ef67-A3H79fLoRDtoQ
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2019-12-084h 59
The Sound of Play videogame music podcastSound of Play: 222 – The videogame music podcastIt’s Halloween once more, and that means that the Sound of Play studio is being haunted by the meddlesome Huell Wuthering (@deadhuell) as he auditions for a permanent spot on the Cane and Rinse network. Huell shares his audition tapes with anyone who will listen, and today that unfortunate task falls on Jacob Geller (@yacobg42).
http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/sound/sound_of_play_222.mp3
Track listing for this show is as follows:
1. Disquieting Shadow by Jun Senoue - Sonic Heroes, 2003
2. Crivens' Theme by Grant Kirkhope - Grabbed by the Ghoulies, 2003
3. Ladies of the Woods by Marcin Prz...
2019-10-301h 22
Sound of GamingWelcome to the world of video game musicJoin Jessica Curry on a brand new adventure for Radio 3 as she delves into the exhilarating and joyous world of music for video games.Some of the most cutting edge, dynamic and expressive music being made today is composed for video games. And the music, like the games themselves, comes in all shapes and sizes: from intimate chamber music to full jazz bands or electronica to symphonic music on the largest scale, so if you’ve never listened to music from games before, prepare to have your expectations confounded!Jessica presents a heady mix of mu...
2019-10-2635 min
The Sound TestLIVE - 28/07/19 [VGM RADIO FINALE]All future streams:
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All backdated episodes of The Sound Test LIVE are available through Patreon:
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This week's playlist:
Morihiko Akiyama - Column Dive [Columns III: Revenge of the Columns]
Super Square, Mega Ran, Wilber Roget, II & A_rival - Rise [Mortal Kombat 11]
Gareth Coker - Double Time (Tumble) [Minecraft: Battle & Tumble]
Gareth Coker - Judges of the Dead (Nether) [Minecraft: Egyptian Mythology]
Austin Wintory - Apotheosis...
2019-07-292h 33
XVGM RadioEpisode 30 - Perfect Dark w/ Grant KirkhopeFollowing the N64 smash hit, Goldeneye, RARE lost the Bond license. But this didn’t matter much to them, as their spiritual successor to Goldeneye pushed the Nintendo 64 to its limits. Hailed as one of the greatest First Person Shooters of all time, Perfect Dark introduced gamers to Joanna Dark, the Carrington Institute, the evil … Read more "Episode 30 – Perfect Dark w/ Grant Kirkhope"
2019-07-242h 16XVGM RadioEpisode 30 – Perfect Dark w/ Grant Kirkhope
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Following the N64 smash hit, Goldeneye, RARE lost the Bond license. But this didn’t matter much to them, as their spiritual successor to Goldeneye pushed the Nintendo 64 to its limits. Hailed as one of the greatest First Person Shooters of all time, Perfect Dark introduced gamers to Joanna Dark, the Carrington Institute, the evil corporation Datadyne and the alien races of the Maians and the Skedar. But such a unique Cyberpunk-fused sci-fi stealth journey needed a perfect soundtrack to fit it’s perfect name. Enter Grant Kirkhope, taking over for Graeme Norg...
2019-07-2400 minXVGM RadioEpisode 30 – Perfect Dark w/ Grant Kirkhope
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Following the N64 smash hit, Goldeneye, RARE lost the Bond license. But this didn’t matter much to them, as their spiritual successor to Goldeneye pushed the Nintendo 64 to its limits. Hailed as one of the greatest First Person Shooters of all time, Perfect Dark introduced gamers to Joanna Dark, the Carrington Institute, the evil corporation Datadyne and the alien races of the Maians and the Skedar. But such a unique Cyberpunk-fused sci-fi stealth journey needed a perfect soundtrack to fit it’s perfect name. Enter Grant Kirkhope, taking over for Graeme Norg...
2019-07-2400 minThe Sound of Play videogame music podcastSound of Play: 207 – Grant KirkhopeHosts Ryan Hamann (@InsrtCoins) and Darren Gargette (@dezm0nd) are joined by the legendary composer Grant Kirkhope, as he talks about his work with Rare and beyond! From the plucky Banjo to a sound that is Beyond Earth, Kirkhope brings a wide array of tracks to share with Sound of Play listeners as he tells stories about working in a converted chicken coop at Rare to being contacted by Nintendo for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
What we aim to bring you with Sound of Play is a diverse sample of some of our favourite pieces from the many air-punching, spine-tingling...
2019-07-171h 56
Stranger StillHistory of Music in Video Games (w/ Grant Kirkhope)This week, we explore, "the history of music in video games," with the Grant Kirkhope! You may know him of the composer of such games as Banjo-Kazooie, Donkey Kong 64, Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, A Hat in Time, Yooka-Laylee, and much much more! He joined us to discuss the history of video game music and what it's like to actually make music for the old consoles through today! We could try to fumble through it ourselves, but it's much better to have an expert along for the ride. For more of Grant, you can find him on his website, Twitter, or...
2019-04-1045 min
The Sound TestBONUS - LIVE Grant Kirkhope Interview (01/03/19)All future LIVE episodes stream every Friday, 7:30pm (GMT):
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jf-ef67-A3H79fLoRDtoQ
Legendary VGM composer Grant Kirkhope joins Lee and Dale for a brilliant LIVE chat, covering key spots from his entire career and even answering some questions from fans!
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2019-03-0422 min
Composer Code8 Things I Learned from Grant KirkhopeGrant Kirkhope is a man who needs no introduction. He’s the talented composer behind some of the most beloved classics on the N64 like Banjo Kazooie, Banjo Tooie, Goldeneye 007, and Perfect Dark.
He’s also composed for several modern games including Kingdom of Amalur, Yooka-Laylee, and Viva Pinata.
We talked about his work at Rare, the pros, and cons of working as a freelancer vs. full-time, and some practical tips for crafting melodies.
In this post, I’ll explore eight of the most notable things he taught me when I interviewed him for th...
2019-02-2857 min
Zed GamesBonus: Grant Kirkhope INTERVIEW!Ahead of the show this week, Milly got to sit down for a chat with Grant Kirkhope who’s composed music for Banjo-Kazooie, Goldeneye 007, Yooka Laylee and Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. Grant spoke about working at Rare, with the James Bond IP, and what he’s keen to work on moving forward!
2019-01-2018 min
| RetroZapARGcast Mini #18: Video Game Music and Rare with Grant KirkhopeVideo game composer extraordinaire Grant Kirkhope chats with David about the state of music in the industry, the good ol' Rare days, and more!
2018-12-1800 min
The Sound TestMario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle (w/Grant Kirkhope)In 2017, Davide Soliani brought two of gaming's most successful franchises together into a truly madcap marriage. Made up of Mario, perhaps the most famous face in the industry, and Ubisoft's Raving Rabbids, who have dominated the party genre for a decade, Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is a turn-based love letter to each. As an important release for the Nintendo Switch, it demanded strength in every department. Therefore, the legendary Grant Kirkhope was a natural choice to take on its original soundtrack. Armed with a full orchestra and the determination to live up to such composers as Koji Kondo, Grant...
2018-11-0924 min
NintenDomainWART Radio Episode 15: Halloween 666 The Sequel!!!On this Episode of WART Radio, Deku Skrub takes you on a dark and twisted journey through the most chilling Halloween VGM! Grab your crucifix! www.nintendomainpodcast.com 0:48 Diddy Kong Racing: Haunted Woods Composed by David Wise 3:27 Zombies Ate My Neighbors: Zombie Panic Composed by Joe Mc Dermott 5:35 The Addams Family (SNES): Exploring the House Composed by Naoki Kodaka 8:35 Castlevania Dracula X: Picture of the Ghost Ship by Tomoya Tomita, Masanari Iwata, Harumi Ueko, Masahiko Kimura 11:11 Demon's Crest: Over th...
2018-10-252h 03
The Sound TestGoldenEye 007 (w/Grant Kirkhope)As the N64's third bestselling title, GoldenEye 007 needs no introduction. It's probably the most influential first-person shooter of all time, and still shows up in lists covering the best of its genre. The game's music sails through famous Bond themes and motifs with a cool, electronic edge suited to every step of spy work. A collaborative effort between Grant Kirkhope, Graeme Norgate and Robin Beanland, GoldenEye 007's soundtrack was one of the first to show the new capabilities of the N64. Unfortunately, I was unable to schedule interviews with Graeme or Robin, but Grant's back on The Sound...
2018-10-0523 min
The Sound TestDonkey Kong Country (w/David Wise, Eveline Novakovic and Grant Kirkhope)Donkey Kong Country is home to some of VGM's most iconic and enduring tracks. From its first game to its very latest, Tropical Freeze, music has been as important to the series as the tight platforming it scores. Over the years, a number of top composers have made their mark on DKC — including David Wise, Eveline Novakovic and Grant Kirkhope. All three can be heard in this episode, which covers over twelve separate games!
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Eveline Novakovic on Wikipedia
Grant Kirkhope on Twitter
Also available on...
2018-08-311h 09
Singing Mountain, A VGM PodcastReturn to Big Ape CityLong live King K. Rool! In Donkey Kong Land, the Donkey Kong Country games had spinoffs on the Game Boy that tread into weird territory not covered by the Super NES version of the series. This episode looks at the original areas created for the first Donkey Kong Land and how the music for these locations tried really hard to match David Wise’s newly established Donkey Kong Country sound. Track listing: 0:09: Gangplank Galleon / Donkey Kong Country / David Wise 3:38: Main Theme Menagerie / Donkey Kong Land / Graeme Norgate 7:55: Kremlantis / Donkey Kong Land / Graeme Norgate 11:10: Chimpanzee Clouds / Donkey Kong Land / Graeme Norgate 13:56: Ca...
2018-08-131h 06
The Sound TestBanjo-Kazooie (w/Grant Kirkhope)This episode delves into the world of Banjo-Kazooie, and combs over its unique and innovative sounds with Grant Kirkhope himself!
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2018-08-0334 minThe Sound of Play videogame music podcastSound of Play: 137 – The videogame music podcastYour host for this Rare themed Sound of Play is Darren Gargette (@dezm0nd), a self-professed Rare fan as his accompanying feature Fan, I am - becoming the Ultimate Fan in Rare Replay elsewhere on the site proves.
What we aim to bring you with Sound of Play is a diverse sample of some of our favourite pieces from the many air-punching, spine-tingling, tear-jerking and grin-inducing videogame soundtracks we've heard over the years.
http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/sound/sound_of_play_137.mp3
Track listing for this show is as follows:
1: Rare Replay Opening Number composed by Robin B...
2018-03-141h 09
We Podcast and We Know ThingsBONUS EPISODE - Composer Grant Kirkhope InterviewOn this very special bonus episode, Greg is joined via Skype by Grant Kirkhope, legendary BAFTA nominated composer behind such video games as Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, Goldeneye 007 (N64), Banjo-Kazooie, Yooka-Laylee, Donkey Kong 64, Viva Pinata & so many more! We discuss receiving a guitar from Eddie Van Halen, joining gaming juggernaut Rare in its heyday & what is was like to be the first western composer to work on a Mario game! Grant also talks about composing film scores, how they differ from video games & why he is so nice to everyone on social media. Dreams can come true; Grant is liv...
2018-03-0538 min
SUPERJUMP PodcastMidjump: Banjo-Kazooie: A Musical WalkthroughMitchell takes us through some of the techniques used by composer Grant Kirkhope in the development of the soundtrack for Banjo-Kazooie.
All music owned by Microsoft/Rare and composed by Grant Kirkhope.
2018-02-2822 min
Being FreelanceWhatever it takes - Composer Grant KirkhopeComposer Grant Kirkhope has spent the past 20 years not just making video games music, but making a name for himself.
From the lessons and habits learned as an in-house composer, to breaking out as a freelancer in a new country: looking for opportunities, an agent and a day off.
It may seem like a series of ‘happy accidents’ but it’s a tale of persistence, creativity and professionalism. Doing whatever it takes to get the job.
Love learning from other freelancers like this? Check out the website beingfreelance.com, subscribe to the podcast and to t...
2017-11-1939 min
The AnnotatorGrant Kirkhope - Mario + Rabbids Kingdom BattleGrant Kirkhope - Mario + Rabbids Kingdom BattleGrant Kirkhope is a BAFTA nominated composer who has created the soundtracks to video games that have sold in excess of 30 million copies including "Ghostbusters”, “GoldenEye 007," “Banjo-Kazooie”, “Perfect Dark.” “Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning.” “Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth” and “Viva Piñata." One of his most recent projects has been for the hit video game, “Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle”Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle follows the most iconic video game character, Mario, and the irreverent Rabbids, on an unexpected journey to save the Mushroom Kingdom, in a new turn-based combat adventure...
2017-10-1700 min
Toad on Games#7: From Banjo to Mario (ft. Grant Kirkhope)Legendary game composer Grant Kirkhope joins me to discuss his entire entire composing history, from his time at Rare (Banjo Kazooie, GoldenEye 007, etc.) to Yooka-Laylee and Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle.
If you liked what you heard, subscribe to this podcast wherever you listen to them. Episodes available every Monday: linktr.ee/Toadsanime
Support the podcast on Patreon + get mentioned in the podcast + get Early Access to 4 episodes a month! www.patreon.com/Toadsanime
You can find Grant Kirkhope on Twitter @grantkirkhope. You can find me @Toadsanime.
Music by FearofDark @FoDSteve. Branding...
2017-09-2746 min
NintenDomain86: Nindies Direct and Mario + Rabbids Impressions!This week on NintenDomain, Trey and Jereme getting into Rabbid territory as Trey gives his thoughts on Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle! They also give their thoughts on the Nindies Direct and discuss other Nintendo news for the week! www.nintendomainpodcast.com Music: Energy Loop: No More Heroes 2 Away: Journey to the Unexpected A Song of Ice and Desert: Grant Kirkhope Midboss Mayhem: Grant Kirkhope Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Other Topics: Dyno-Warz Light Crusader Star...
2017-09-081h 10
The Sound ArchitectGrant Kirkhope Yooka Laylee Interview Three-ieSam Hughes speaks to Grant Kirkhope once more! They discuss the Yooka Laylee soundtrack, Dropzone and more!
Full article and more interviews here: http://www.thesoundarchitect.co.uk/grantkirkhope
Big thanks to our sponsors Krotos Audio!
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2017-05-1738 min
The Diad Presents: A VGM PodcastEpisode 007: Word is BondWelcome back to The Diad Presents!
This week, prepare to banter with Ms. Moneypenny.
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Track list below:
# - Game - Track - System - Composer
1 - GoldenEye 007 - Main Theme - N64 - Graeme Norgate Grant Kirkhope Robin Beanland
- GoldenEye 007 - Q Watch v2.01 Beta - N64 - Graeme Norgate Grant Kirkhope Robin Beanland
2 - Operation Stealth - BGM 10 - Amiga - Jean Baudlot
3 - The Spy Who Loved Me...
2017-04-1200 min
OverClocked PodCast30 - Grant Kirkhope with Grant Kirkhope
This week we celebrate the memorable melodies of Grant Kirkhope with an In Tune interview from the man himself, get all nostalgic with a Banjo-Kazooie edition of The Big Ones, and put our hands together (‘cause we want to clap) for a very Kirkhopian Playlist!Direct Download: https://ia601501.us.archive.org/24/items/OCPC30/OCPC%2030.mp3Next week's Playlist: American musicReMix ReWind:More Than MoN - MazedudeSearing Aggression - ZirconAn Enjoyable Face Remodeling - ShaboogenAveh Mountain Breakdown - Chris ~ Amaterasu, Doc Nano...
2016-07-1600 min
The 99 Lives Podcast with Matt Neff and Dan OwingsGoldeneye Composer Grant Kirkhope!It's the interview of a lifetime! We sit down with the legendary Grant Kirkhope, composer for such video games such as Banjo-Kazooie, Goldeneye, Perfect Dark and others! Grant talks about the importance of music in gaming, how he got started working for RARE and his latest project with the Banjo-Kazooie RARE team, Yooka-Laylee! We were very honored to have him on the show and hope you enjoy it!
You can find out more about Grant below:
Official Website
Twitter
IMDB
Yooka-Laylee
Youtube Goldeneye Uncompressed Files
Check out the official 99 Lives Podcast Website to keep up with all things show r...
2015-11-1843 minThe Sound of Play videogame music podcastSound of Play: 27 – The videogame music podcastWhat we maim to wring you with Sound of Play is a die-hearse sample of our favourite pieces from the many scare-punching, spine-tingling, fear-jerking, and coffin-inducing videogame soundtracks we've heard over the centuries.
However, it's not just about what we are scared by, so if you vulture over to our morgue at caneandrinse.com, you can gut forward your favourites and we'll start to include a skele-ction in the slay-list for each crow. This show's presenters were: The Ghost of Huell Wuthering (@deadhuell), Joshua Scare-ity (@combinehunter), and Darren Gargoyle (@dezm0nd).
http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/sound/sound...
2015-10-2853 min
The Sound ArchitectInterview-Tooie With Grant KirkhopeRenowned composer, Grant Kirkhope once again joins Sam Hughes on The Sound Architect to chat about the music of Yooka-Laylee, Banjo-Kazooie, Goldeneye, his times at Rare and of course great British food! This, as well as much more so enjoy!
Thanks to Doug Waters for editing.
For more: www.thesoundarchitect.co.uk/grantkirkhope2
2015-08-1740 min
The SoundCastA Composer Tribute to James HornerA Composer Tribute to James Horner
Twenty-one film, television, video game composers deliver their heart-felt thoughts and reflections about the man, James Horner, and his music. Listen to their thoughts set to many of James Horner's most memorable scores.
Episode Highlights
00:00 — Introduction
01:00 — Austin Wintory
02:34 — Debbie Wiseman
03:51 — Greg Edmonson
05:21 — Frederick Wiedmann
07:12 — Jeff Rona
08:51 — Introduction to special tribute
09:23 — Jo Blankenburg
10:41 — Grant Kirkhope
12:07 — Mark Griskey
15:36 — Jason Graves
17:03 — Neal Acree
07:57 — Garry Schymann
20:02 — Sam Hulick
20:45 — Introduction to special tribute II
21:12 — Chance Thomas
23:17 — Jessica Curry
24:10 — Scott Glasgow
27:10 — Rolfe Kent
28:20 — Penka Kouneva
30:30 — James Christopherson
31:36 — Elia Cmiral
32:13 — Olivier Deriviere
33:54 — Kathryn Bostic
36:08 — Close
Music Selections
00:00 — "Teaching Mathematics Again" (A Beautiful Mind) by James Horner
00:54 — "Closing Cre...
2015-06-2936 min
Train Station at 8: A Video Game Music Podcast54: Setting the Mood with Rich Vreeland (Disasterpeace)
This week we have a very nice chat with Rich Vreeland, known to some as Disasterpeace, to others as the man behind the Fez soundtrack, and to Bryan as "that Cat Astro Phi guy." We cover all of the important things such as Splatoon's way funky tunes and also website domains for some reason (www.whalesarewhal.es coming soon). To top it off, Rich tallies up an impressive Train Your Brain score-- we think. The math was sort of confusing.Learn about all things Disasterpeace at his website (www.disaster.pizza, of course). You...
2015-06-0600 min
The SoundCastEpisode 80 - The 2014 Cue AwardsEpisode 80 - The 2014 Cue Awards
The 7th Cue Awards are finally revealed! Christopher Coleman, Marius Masalar, Edmund Meinerts, Richard Buxton, Thomas Medina, and Steven Sharrat, are joined by award-winning composers and record industry professionals to accept their awards. All eleven award categories are announced as well as the winners of The Genius Choice Vote! Additionally, Richard Buxton's spotlight on scores and composers from Asia returns with The Monkey King Award.
Episode Highlights
00:00 — Opening and Welcome to the 2014 Cue Awards
04:08 — How the Cue Awards Work
06:36 — Best Action Score: Cue Award and Genius Choice Award Winner
22:58 — What is The Genius Choice Vote?
23:35 — Best Drama...
2015-03-082h 12
Composer Quest: A Songwriting and Music Composition PodcastN64 Composer Grant Kirkhope Talks Banjo Kazooie, GoldenEye, Perfect DarkIt was an honor interviewing legendary composer Grant Kirkhope about his time at Rare, where he worked on some of the most popular video game soundtracks of all time. In this episode of Composer Quest, Grant talks about composing within the very small limits of the Nintendo 64 cartridge, and he shares some stories behind the soundtracks to Banjo Kazooie, Banjo Tooie, GoldenEye 007, and Perfect Dark. We also talk about Grant’s more recent orchestral work for Kingdoms of Amalur and Civilization: Beyond Earth, and he shares his favorite chord progressions that keep coming back in his music.
2014-12-0300 minTrain Station at 8: A Video Game Music PodcastEpisode 15: Island Swing with the Marcato Bros.
Karl and Will Brueggemann, collectively known as the Marcato Bros., are back again to bring knowledge and enthusiasm to Train Station at 8. This brings the group count to four, but only one song is on the menu today; namely, the world famous Island Swing from Donkey Kong Country. You might think that such a focused, limited discussion would mean a shorter episode this week, but you would be wrong, good listener. You would be wrong.By all means, you should be following the Marcato Bos. on Twitter, but don't forget about their website, too!
2014-06-2800 minThe Sound ArchitectInterview With Professional Composer, Grant KirkhopeThe Sound Architect speaks to legendary composer Grant Kirkhope about his career and gains some valuable advice for aspiring video game composers.
Grant has composed for various games that have sold millions of copies around the world including "Goldeneye", "Banjo-Kazooie" and "Perfect Dark". Grant was also nominated for a BAFTA for his score for "Viva Pinata", which also led him to be voted into Classic FM's Hall of Fame.
Recently Grant also composed the score for RPG epic "Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning"
Enjoy!
The Sound Architect
2014-01-1336 min
Top ScoreGrant Kirkhope and Kingdoms of Amalur: ReckoningComposer Grant Kirkhope lets his British roots shine in his score for Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning.
2013-06-1300 min
Pixel Music Radio ShowPixel Music Radio Show #17 – Retour en 1998 !Télécharger le podcast en .mp3 (Clic droit ici / Enregistrer le lien sous)
Cette semaine, on vous propose une sélection de bandes originales toutes sorties en 1998 ! PlayStation, Nintendo 64, Saturn et autres Dreamcast avaient ouvert une nouvelle ère pour la musique et le sound design dans le jeu vidéo. C'est l'époque du CD et des premières compositions orchestrales, mais aussi d'une créativité pouvant s'exprimer plus largement, tout en nuances sonores. Une année exceptionnelle, tant d'un point de vue ludique que musical. Une très, très belle année musicaludique.
Depuis le 25 mai et jusqu'au 8 ju...
2013-06-041h 01
Machacándonos el JoystickMachacándonos #98 - 30 años de Capcom, Luigi's Mansion 2, Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3, Ducktales, Grant KirkhopeEl MeJ en sí es un contenido descargable. Pero no tengáis miedo, que es una chorrada. Porque de todo eso va este podcast.
Pinchad para descargar (gratis) nuestro Sumario Bros:
-Os contamos la edición Ultimate Arcade de la historia de Capcom para conmemorar su 30 aniversario.
-Luigi vuelve con su aspiradora aspirando a superar a la primera entrega (que para algo es su año): Os contamos qué nos ha parecido Luigi's Mansion 2.
-Nos pegamos con todo el mundo, y luego con el otro, para contaros qué pensamos de Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3.
-Nos ponemos Tío Gilito y recorda...
2013-04-152h 01
The SoundCastInterview: Grant Kirkhope (Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning)Interview: Grant Kirkhope (Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning)
Audio director and composer Grant Kirkhope talks about working on the new action-RPG KINGDOMS OF AMALUR: RECKONING, his love of melody, and his film music influences.
Episode Highlights
00:46 Welcome and Introduction
01:36 Was this a "breakout" project for you?
03:43 How did you come onto this project?
04:42 Was there extra-pressure on your for this game?
06:58 How did you decide on what direction to take the score?
11:16 Musical influences
14:05 Writing the main theme.
15:17 Juggling Audio Direction and Composing
20:00 What were the unique challenges you faced?
21:27 How much time did you have to work on this?
23:12 Is...
2012-03-2233 min