Composing for video games requires many things – musical ability, an understanding of modern scoring techniques, an awareness of the player experience, and maybe even a touch of magic. title of rhythm god of rock is *all* about the music (and more), and the weaving together of notes and melodies that can evoke a spectrum of emotions is often beyond skill and into the arcane, according to its creators.
god of rockThe 48 tracks of were masterfully curated by a talented team of five indie composers: Marina Ryan, DeBisco, Whitetail, Tyson Wernli and Fotts. Each composer brings unique perspectives from their experience in the industry and from working on this unique project. Watch the full interview with the composers Hereor click on the link above.
“Music has always felt like a kind of magic to me,” says Wernli. “The fact that I can write notes on a page and make someone I’ve never met feel sad or empowered… that’s an amazing feeling.”
Storytelling through music
Composing for video games isn’t just about writing catchy songs, it’s also about helping the developers share the game’s story. The composers work closely with the developers to familiarize themselves with the game’s narrative, setting, characters, and overall atmosphere, and to deliver music that enhances the gaming experience rather than distracting from or clashing with it.
“Video games are an interactive medium, so you’re telling a story all the time,” says Ryan. “But there is also a dance in between [the composer] and the player. What I love about it is that you have to be aware of what that player experience is like in order to ultimately create something beautiful.”
Composing for God Of Rock has created new possibilities
Working on God of Rock created unique opportunities and challenges for the composers. For example, for some of them it was a chance to break away from their usual genres and try something new.
“What appealed to me most about composing god of rock was the opportunity to make rock music,” shares Debisco. “I’m primarily an electronic music artist… so I had to do a lot of research. Also, I’ve always wanted to make music for fighting games, so overall it was an incredible opportunity.”
The project also posed an additional challenge for the composers, challenging each of them to draw from their knowledge of many different genres and fuse them with rock.
“That’s what I valued about the job god of rock was that it offered me a unique challenge to compose in as many genres as possible,” says Tyson. “So being able to write rock ‘n’ roll tracks but also experimenting with other genres – EDM tracks, folk-inspired tracks, fusion tracks. I really tried as best I could to stretch and do something a little different with every piece I wrote… And a game like god of rock gave me this opportunity, which I think is quite unique for video games.”
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The Custom Beat Builder game mode allows you to be the center of attention as an artist god of rock. Try your hand at making a battle diagram to create your own battle on the beat. Then share them with friends while playing locally or online.
“If you are thinking of picking up god of rock or maybe you already have, I just wanted you to know we put so much love into it,” Ryan shares. “And I hope you love it as much as we loved making it.”
Connect with each of these talented composers by following them on Twitter: Marina Ryan (@marinahascoffee), DeBisco (@debiscomusic), whitetail (@doetunes), Tyson Wernli (@the composer) and fotts (@ambassador).
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god of rock
mode games
$29.99
The mysterious rock god has resurrected the souls of the greatest musicians in the universe to meet for his entertainment. Revitalized with new bodies and new powers, each musician becomes a competitor in their game, battling each other for musical supremacy on a global stage. God of Rock combines rhythm-based gameplay with fighting game mechanics in exciting 1v1 battles. Choose from a dozen unique fighters, each with their own design, mechanics, and harmonic attacks. Soften your opponents by performing normal moves and build up meters by hitting notes in time with the song, then spend your meter to unleash EX and special moves that deal damage and add complexity to your tracks . Finally, take them down with a devastating super attack! As the battle progresses, the music track will become more and more complex and difficult until only one fighter remains! Key Features • Battle to the Beat – Engage in over-the-top musical battles in this competitive, rhythm-based fighter. • Limitless Skill Ceiling – The difficulty of the tracks will continue to scale until only one fighter remains. • Over 40 Original Songs – Each with their own unique and challenging tracks to master. • The Universe is Your Stage – Control 12 wildly different characters, each with their own playstyle, on 8 dynamic stages across the universe. Game Modes • Story Mode – Follow your favorite character through a branching story mode and battle other musicians to become the last survivor. • Practice Mode – Master the most challenging segments of each song and practice performing special moves in time with the beat. • Track Editor – Put your own spin on your favorite tracks by adding and removing notes as you please. • Local and Ranked Online Multiplayer – Compete against players at home and around the world in casual and ranked multiplayer.
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