Posts Tagged 'music'

Symphony is the face of addiction

I am a nested loop of habits and addictions. I have a serious caffiene problem in permanent relapse. Like most self-identifying writers, I have a suggestively named oral fixation: I’ve been chewing on a straw for the past hour and

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Symphony is the face of addiction

I am a nested loop of habits and addictions. I have a serious caffiene problem in permanent relapse. Like most self-identifying writers, I have a suggestively named oral fixation: I’ve been chewing on a straw for the past hour and

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Soundscapes – The Future of Music

Have we perfected sound yet? No, not by a long shot. We imagine that graphics will be “done” when we can create anything we can imagine without hitting a hardware limit. Whether it’s a perfect recreation of reality or whatever

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Soundscapes – The Future of Music

Have we perfected sound yet? No, not by a long shot. We imagine that graphics will be “done” when we can create anything we can imagine without hitting a hardware limit. Whether it’s a perfect recreation of reality or whatever

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Soundscapes – Music can ruin everything

Music is powerful. It can tell you what type of game you’re about to play, what time its set in and the intensity you can expect from the gameplay before you see any visuals on screen. Great music can be

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Soundscapes – Music can ruin everything

Music is powerful. It can tell you what type of game you’re about to play, what time its set in and the intensity you can expect from the gameplay before you see any visuals on screen. Great music can be

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For Discussion #2: The Sound of Gaming

This may surprise you, but our weekly discussion post is supposed to go up on Monday every week. Last week we had a delay for reasons I forgot about. This week we had Irene the timehurricane. You might be saying,

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For Discussion #2: The Sound of Gaming

This may surprise you, but our weekly discussion post is supposed to go up on Monday every week. Last week we had a delay for reasons I forgot about. This week we had Irene the timehurricane. You might be saying,

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Check Out Some of LA Noire's Tunes

You don’t have to wait until Tuesday to start listening to some of the jazzy tracks in LA Noire, as Rockstar has posted some of the tunes over at Soundcloud. Artists include Louis Jordan, Gene Krupa, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald

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Check Out Some of LA Noire's Tunes

You don’t have to wait until Tuesday to start listening to some of the jazzy tracks in LA Noire, as Rockstar has posted some of the tunes over at Soundcloud. Artists include Louis Jordan, Gene Krupa, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald

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What Minecraft is good for

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qG9SPywEGm4&w=640&h=390] I like to imagine Notch living in a palatial estate, thinking up new ways users can create viral content with his game. I mean, I like Minecraft. I like Minecraft a lot. But I think I’ve watch more of

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What Minecraft is good for

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qG9SPywEGm4&w=640&h=390] I like to imagine Notch living in a palatial estate, thinking up new ways users can create viral content with his game. I mean, I like Minecraft. I like Minecraft a lot. But I think I’ve watch more of

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Slow Your Roll With Some of ilomilo's Tracks

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKL6-0Jg3MI] We’re talking the opposite of Four Loko here: we’re talking Drank-type of roll…rolling (yes this is an actual drink.) Y’see, the ilomilo blog has songs from the too-cute-to-be-true XBLA puzzle game up for download. 5 clicks nets you 5

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Slow Your Roll With Some of ilomilo's Tracks

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKL6-0Jg3MI] We’re talking the opposite of Four Loko here: we’re talking Drank-type of roll…rolling (yes this is an actual drink.) Y’see, the ilomilo blog has songs from the too-cute-to-be-true XBLA puzzle game up for download. 5 clicks nets you 5

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Check Out Some of DK Return's Tunes

Hyped for the return of Donkey Kong? Well, here are some samples of the DKR soundtrack, featuring both remix and new tracks alike. First, we have what is probably the most iconic song, in remix form: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7-xf3gPQU4]   Remember Cranky’s

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Check Out Some of DK Return's Tunes

Hyped for the return of Donkey Kong? Well, here are some samples of the DKR soundtrack, featuring both remix and new tracks alike. First, we have what is probably the most iconic song, in remix form: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7-xf3gPQU4]   Remember Cranky’s

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How terrible is the Rock Band 3 soundtrack?

Pretty fucking terrible. I’m not usually one to care a lot for Rock Band, but I’m a pretty hardcore fan. That’s a stupid statement, so I’ll explain I play the hardest guitar songs on expert. I’ve been playing since Guitar

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How terrible is the Rock Band 3 soundtrack?

Pretty fucking terrible. I’m not usually one to care a lot for Rock Band, but I’m a pretty hardcore fan. That’s a stupid statement, so I’ll explain I play the hardest guitar songs on expert. I’ve been playing since Guitar

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Make Sure To Catch 'Video Games Live' on PBS This Weekend

Video Games Live is “an immersive concert event” featuring  “top musicians from around the world perform along with exclusive video footage and music arrangements, synchronized lighting, solo performers, guitarists, percussionists, live action and unique interactive segments to create an explosive

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Make Sure To Catch 'Video Games Live' on PBS This Weekend

Video Games Live is “an immersive concert event” featuring  “top musicians from around the world perform along with exclusive video footage and music arrangements, synchronized lighting, solo performers, guitarists, percussionists, live action and unique interactive segments to create an explosive

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