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We meet composer Nainita Desai on GamePlay, 8/24 @ 11am & 7pm

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8/3 Final Fantasy XVI A new Final Fantasy title inspires as much excitement for its soundtrack as for the game itself, and 2023’s Final Fantasy 16 is no exception. Lead composer Masayoshi Soken evokes this dark fantasy tale with a score of mythical scale, combining orchestra, choirs, electronics and more.

8/10 Garry Schyman "When you get something as cool as BioShock to score, that's your chance to spread your wings." Garry Schyman’s scores are rich orchestral masterpieces, whether he’s creating music for the grandeur of Middle-Earth or the twisted glory of BioShock. This week we talk with Garry and share soundtracks that span 30 years of his work in video games.

8/17 The Legend of Zelda The Legend of Zelda series boasts some of the most beloved scores in gaming history, with melodies that are woven into the fabric of video game culture. On this week’s show we’ll explore iconic themes through the sounds of orchestras, brass ensembles, jazz and funk grooves and more.

Gaming and film composer Nainita Desai in studio wearing jeans and red shirt
Gaming and film composer Nainita Desai

8/24 Nainita Desai "Always connect the player directly to the emotional core of the story. " Nainita Desai composes irresistible and intricate scores for film, TV and video games. She joins us this week on GAMEPLAY to talk about her interactive music for games including Immortality, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and more.

8/31 The Last of Us Hear music from the game that inspired HBO's hit TV series. The dark post-apocalyptic title The Last of Us and its sequel earned major critical acclaim and even inspired a hit TV series. Composer Gustavo Santaolalla’s deeply moving original scores prove that less can be so much more.

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