GameChops releases World 1-2 by Koopa Soundworks
Game-inspired netlabel GameChops has published World 1-2 through Bandcamp, an album of original and arranged music produced by Koopa Soundworks. Participating artists include game composers Manami Matsumae, Keiji Yamagishi, Akira Yamaoka, Austin Wintory, Jessica Curry and Jeramiah Ross, aka Module.
Monaco music & remixes on Austin Wintory's Bandcamp
Journey composer Austin Wintory has opened pre-orders through Bandcamp for his soundtrack to Andy Schatz's IGF prize-winning multiplayer heist game Monaco. Included in the Gentleman's Private Collection bundle are remixes by numerous artists, including Mega Ran, Chipzel, Tina Guo and Laura Intravia.
Leisure Suit Larry: Reloaded teaser by Austin Wintory
Journey composer Austin Wintory has shared the title track from his score to Leisure Suit Larry Reloaded. Based on an original composition by Al Lowe, written for the 1987 Apple II game Leisure Suit Larry and the Land of the Lounge Lizards, the loungy swing music theme is performed by the Late Night Jazz Orchestra.
Journey complete score with commentary on YouTube
Composer Austin Wintory has uploaded the full score to ThatGameCompany's PlayStation Network-exclusive title Journey for PlayStation 3. The one-hour video, which took several weeks to complete, includes text commentary by the composer and a look at numerous examples of favorite fan art.
Game Audio Network Guild Summit streaming live
The 2013 Game Audio Network Guild Winter Summit is currently streaming live from Dolby Labs in Burbank, featuring game audio lectures presented by Quantum of Solace audio lead Chuck Russom and Journey composer Austin Wintory. The presentations are available to view online, broadcast via TwitchTV.
Indies dominate 2013 GDC audio award nominations
In addition to the five audio finalists for the Independent Games Festival, the Game Developers Conference has named three independently developed game titles nominees for the 2013 Game Developers Choice audio award. The nominees are Journey, Hotline Miami, Sound Shapes, Halo 4 and Assassin's Creed III.
Skype Conference 2012: Austin Wintory
Journey composer Austin Wintory is joining Skype Conference 2012 as the fourth announced guest, and backers of the Winter Bundle's Skype chat are invited to take part. Disasterpeace, Darren Korb, C418 and an additional musicians to be announced this week will be participating in the Skype chat series.
Austin Wintory uploads Monaco music to Fanbridge
Composer Austin Wintory, currently nominated for a Grammy for his soundtrack to Thatgamecompany's PlayStation Network-exclusive Journey, has uploaded the main theme to Pocketwatch Games' IGF-winning title Monaco. Signing up to receive updates and music from the composer is free through Fanbridge.
Austin Wintory's Journey score nominated for Grammy
The 55th annual Grammy Awards have designated Austin Wintory's music score for Journey a nominee in the category of Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media. Music from the PlayStation Network title by developer Thatgamecompany is available to download in digital format through iTunes.
Soundtrack to Horn by Austin Wintory released
Austin Wintory, the composer of ThatGameCompany's flOw and Journey, has published the 17-track soundtrack to Phosphor Games' iOS title Horn through Bandcamp. The orchestral score is performed by the Hollywood Studio Symphony and conducted by Austin Wintory, recorded at The Bridge in Glendale, California.
Austin Wintory's Journey bonus bundle free to download on Bandcamp
Austin Wintory, composer of the score to ThatGameCompany's Journey for PlayStation 3, has made his eleven-track Journey Bonus Bundle free to download from Bandcamp. The album includes orchestral variations of music from flOw, performed by the Golden State Pops Orchestra and conducted by the composer.
Journey Collector's Edition to include three soundtracks
ThatGameCompany has announced the retail release Journey Collector's Edition. The Blu-ray disc edition for PlayStation 3 will include Journey, Flower and flOw when it arrives on store shelves on August 28, along with the soundtrack to Flower composed by Vincent Diamante and the soundtracks to Journey and flOw composed by Austin Wintory.
Banner Saga Kickstarter adds musical backer rewards
The Banner Saga Kickstarter initiative is in its final week of fundraising. Developer Stoic has uploaded a video with Journey composer Austin Wintory, detailing new music-related backer rewards. They include signed soundtrack CDs and a trip to attend recording sessions in Los Angeles.
