‘It is impossible to ignore video game music now,’ says Tommy Pearson, founder and artistic director of the inaugural London Soundtrack festival
Did you know that soundtrack concerts are among the most popular for touring orchestras? A full third of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s first-time audience members are coming to the concert hall via their favourite series and movies – and video games. It is a huge cultural growth area, and one that may have gone unrecognised by the general public.
“It is impossible to ignore video game music now,” says Tommy Pearson, founder and artistic director of the inaugural London Soundtrack festival. “The sheer creativity and artistry in games is incredible, and it’s been fascinating to see so many composers blossom in the genre.”
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