Comments on: Music in Computer Games http://museditions.wordpress.com/2007/08/17/music-in-computer-games/ Being a Muse and Inspiration from the Muses Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:48:45 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: museditions http://museditions.wordpress.com/2007/08/17/music-in-computer-games/#comment-19 museditions Wed, 22 Aug 2007 22:46:39 +0000 http://museditions.wordpress.com/2007/08/17/music-in-computer-games/#comment-19 HaHa, you're right, of course. Should have said "The Zork games that HAD music". Although I did hum along with the text adventures, volcalized my own sound effects (boing! boing!) and my "Whistle While you Wizard" theme had great potential :) That singing house was something, wasn't it? A house that hums a vaguely do-wop/reggae theme all day---So...Zorkian. As for your other comment, well, as a developer yourself, I suppose you should have the last word! After all, as I keep reminding myself, silence is also music. You are respectful of your gamers. I'm about a third of the way through <a href="http://www.trumgottist.com/g_frasse.php" rel="nofollow">Frasse</a> and the Peas of Kejick. I will comment on in when I'm through. Just briefly--like it, he's adorable & graphics are good. And so's your music! Thanks, Rikard for visiting. HaHa, you’re right, of course. Should have said “The Zork games that HAD music”. Although I did hum along with the text adventures, volcalized my own sound effects (boing! boing!) and my “Whistle While you Wizard” theme had great potential :) That singing house was something, wasn’t it? A house that hums a vaguely do-wop/reggae theme all day—So…Zorkian.
As for your other comment, well, as a developer yourself, I suppose you should have the last word! After all, as I keep reminding myself, silence is also music. You are respectful of your gamers.
I’m about a third of the way through Frasse and the Peas of Kejick. I will comment on in when I’m through. Just briefly–like it, he’s adorable & graphics are good. And so’s your music! Thanks, Rikard for visiting.

]]> By: Rikard http://museditions.wordpress.com/2007/08/17/music-in-computer-games/#comment-18 Rikard Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:45:31 +0000 http://museditions.wordpress.com/2007/08/17/music-in-computer-games/#comment-18 "The Zork games all have great music"… Yeah, I really like the soundtrack of Zork 1. ;) Seriously, I agree, though. Zork GI had some great moments in that area for me. I like The White House Theme in particular, and the singing house, too. I remember going back to that one several times just to hear it sing. Regarding OOO, I too liked the music, but I think there's an important lesson here for game developers. Always let the player turn the music off even if you think it's an important part of your work. There will always be someone who will want to use that option. “The Zork games all have great music”… Yeah, I really like the soundtrack of Zork 1. ;) Seriously, I agree, though. Zork GI had some great moments in that area for me. I like The White House Theme in particular, and the singing house, too. I remember going back to that one several times just to hear it sing.

Regarding OOO, I too liked the music, but I think there’s an important lesson here for game developers. Always let the player turn the music off even if you think it’s an important part of your work. There will always be someone who will want to use that option.

]]> By: Deirdra Kiai Productions » Blog Archive » Game Music and Fun with Journalism http://museditions.wordpress.com/2007/08/17/music-in-computer-games/#comment-17 Deirdra Kiai Productions » Blog Archive » Game Music and Fun with Journalism Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:26:16 +0000 http://museditions.wordpress.com/2007/08/17/music-in-computer-games/#comment-17 [...] blog MusEditions wrote a fascinating little piece about music in computer games, and Cubert and TGTTPOACS are [...] [...] blog MusEditions wrote a fascinating little piece about music in computer games, and Cubert and TGTTPOACS are [...]

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