Music has a way of invoking emotions and memories and is an essential aspect of video game design. The right score can get the adrenaline pumping while fighting a boss, collecting items littered throughout the world and even… staring at your watch while paused? Ivor Novello and World Soundtrack Awards winning, BAFTA nominated composer Grant Kirkhope knows a thing or two about music, and most likely doesn’t need an introduction here with an impressive resume featuring video game titles such as Perfect Dark, Banjo Kazooie, Viva Pinata, Kingdoms of Amalur, World of Warcraft, Mario + Rabbids, The DK Rap, Goldeneye, and many many more. Grant has also spanned into Hollywood scoring movies like The Handler, The Charisma Killers, and “The King’s Daughter” starring Pierce Brosnan. I was fortunate enough to have a chat with Grant about falling into Video Game composing, Hollywood, and some advice for composers looking to start their career…
