GAMEPLAY is a new show from Interlochen Public Radio that celebrates the vast worlds of videogame music. Each episode brings the music, composers and performers to life.
Videogames are an undeniable cultural force, and serve as a fantastic point of entry to classical music for listeners of any age. Each week listeners will be taken on an adventure through one of today’s most exciting art forms, featuring amazing musical variety, new releases, beloved classics and rarely-heard gems.
Host Keith Brown brings infectious enthusiasm and a lifelong passion for music and videogames. His extensive skill set as a producer, professional opera singer, voice actor, narrator, and teacher make him the perfect host to lead listeners on this weekly adventure.
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From the Olympics to novels, music plays a vital role in video games.
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Similar to the films, video games often have dazzling orchestral soundtracks. Check out this one on April 30th at 11a and 7p.
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Animal Crossing describes itself as your ticket to a relaxing, stress-free life. Come and explore the music of this and other games featuring animal friends.
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Once gamers unlock Winter of Year 1 a "suspicious-looking figure" will appear on the path, but they will run off after being startled by your approach. Hear more music from games with winter themes, 2/26 @ 11a and 7p.
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Explore the music and composers of video game music, Saturdays at 11a and 7p
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Many composers wrote music about water. On the Nov 13th edition of GamePlay, we'll hear compositions inspired by water in video games. Saturdays at 11am and 7pm.
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In October 2010 the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra recorded Nitin Sawhney's sound track for Enslaved: Odyssey to the West. We'll hear this music as well as other Dynamic Duos on Oct 30th @ 11am and 7pm.
