Sam Hughes, Author at The Sound Architect

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War – Composer, Jack Wall

by Sam Hughes - 14/03/202113/08/2021 03145

(TSAP S4E04) Sam speaks with composer, Jack Wall about his recent work on Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, working through Covid-19, how it compares to working on other entries to the franchise, how different it was to working on Mass Effect, and more! Big thanks to Callum Tennick for

Top 10 Mandolin Players of all Time

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by Sam Hughes - 14/03/2021 24689

When it comes to musical instruments, the mandolin might not be the first one that comes to mind but this instrument has been used on many famous songs such as Losing My Religion by REM as well as other modern bands such as The Lumineers and Mumford & Sons. Any

Western Black Powder Guns – Sound Designer, Barney Oram

by Sam Hughes - 01/03/202101/03/2021 05085

(TSAP S04E03) Sam chats with Barney Oram, sound designer at Sweet Justice Sound, about his recent sound library, Western Black Powder Guns. They discuss everything about the sound library process; from prep and gear management, all the way to post processing and price. Barney also shares his learnings from making his

Ghost of Tsushima Audio Director, Rev. Dr Bradley Meyer (Sucker Punch Productions)

by Sam Hughes - 17/02/2021 04135

(TSAP S04E02) In this episode, Sam is joined by Sucker Punch Productions Audio Director, Rev. Dr Bradley Meyer to chat about the audio for Ghost of Tsushima. They discuss the soundscapes of the environments, the detail in the Foley, voiceover, dynamic systems, creating authentic sounds for the world of 13th Century

Top 10 Greatest Violinists of all Time

by Sam Hughes - 09/02/202109/02/2021 02091

The violin is one of the most popular instruments in the world and has a very unique sound. Adapted in the 16th century from the Lira da Braccio, an instrument played throughout Italy, it has become an instrument used in classical music and with modern-day pop and even rock music.

HADES Special with Audio Director Darren Korb – Supergiant Games

by Sam Hughes - 02/02/202117/02/2021 04495

(TSAP S04E01) In our very first interview of Season 4, we're starting 2021 like a Zagreus out of hell. This episode features Audio Director of Supergiant Games, Darren Korb where he tells us more about the game audio of their recent hit game, HADES. Sam chats to Darren about his career

Metamorphosis Soundtrack Special, Mikolai Stroinski & Garry Schyman

by Sam Hughes - 01/01/202103/01/2021 02716

(TSAP S03E24) It's our final podcast episode of the season and the year! Sam speaks with composers, Mikolai Stroinski and Garry Schyman about their unique collaborative soundtrack for the Franz Kafka inspired game, Metamorphosis. This is a very special soundtrack indeed where we discuss their Hitchcockian approach to scoring the game, their

Composer, Chase Bethea (Aground, I Can’t Escape: Darkness)

by Sam Hughes - 31/12/202012/01/2021 12742

(TSAP S03E23) Sam Hughes chats to composer Chase Bethea about his recent soundtrack for Aground, his approach to composing, as well as the challenges of freelancing and breaking out as a composer. Listen here or wherever you listen to your podcast! Big thanks to Callum Tennick for editing and mastering. Like what

Actor, Jane Perry (Hitman 1-3, Cyberpunk 2077)

by Sam Hughes - 30/12/202031/12/2020 03173

(TSAP S03E22) Sam Hughes speaks to actor, Jane Perry, about her career so far, her journey into voice acting, her role as Diana in Hitman III, as well as Rogue Amendiares in Cyberpunk 2077 and much more! Special thanks to Callum Tennick for editing. Big thanks to Toivo Kallio for editing and

Composer, Patrick Kirst (The Kissing Booth 1 & 2, Breaking Surface)

by Sam Hughes - 13/12/202031/12/2020 02408

(TSAP S03E21) Sam Hughes speaks with composer, Patrick Kirst, in a deep dive conversation about various topics. These include his recent projects; The Kissing Booth & Breaking Surface, freelancing, the challenges of when charge more/less etc., the shift in confidence. All this as well as the critical mass of projects