Penka Kouneva’s groundbreaking cinematic album“The Rebirth of Id” tackles political, environmental and feminist themes Award-winning film and video game composer Penka Kouneva (Prince of Persia Forgotten Sands, The Mummy VR game, NASA Heroes and Legends) releases her much anticipated orchestral album The Rebirth of Id through Hollywood film soundtrack label Varése
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Interview with Soundtrack Vocalist, Julie Elven
Main Image Credit: Mariska de Groot Article Written and Edited by Sam Hughes Sam Hughes speaks with soundtrack vocalist, Julie Elven! Julie is a soundtrack vocalist and multi-instrumentalist based in Munich, Germany. She is best known for her extensive vocal work on video games such as Horizon Zero Dawn, World of
Interview with Star Wars Battlefront I and II Composer, Gordy Haab
Big thank you to Sam Dudley for his guest contribution of this article. He asks composer Gordy Haab, about his career, writing for Star Wars Battlefront II and more! Gordy is a multi award-winning film, video game, and television composer who has written music for many well-known titles, including most
iZotope O8N2 Bundle Review
Review by Katie Tarrant Edited by Jake Basten Founded in 2001, iZotope are one of the biggest and most respected names in the audio industry. Specialising in all facets of audio recording and production, iZotope make some of the most comprehensive and transparent software I have ever used, and have products that
British manufacturer Audient Announces New Audio Interface: iD44
The iD44, a new USB audio interface from Audient The iD44: Four Audient Class-A console mic pres offering 60 db of gain, all new class-leading converter technology, options for digital expansion, new intuitive, mix-focussed software specifically designed for ease of use when managing large sessions, an impressive potential I/O of 20in /
Motion Picture Sound Editors Announce Golden Reel Nominations
Golden Reel Nominations Revealed for 2018 The 65th annual Golden Reel nominations were announced earlier this month, honouring sound designers' contributions to film, TV, animation and games. The awards which are spread across 23 categories, will be celebrated on February 18, at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles. The full
Dishonored: Death of the Outsider Game Audio Review
Review by Kyle Worrall Edited by Katie Tarrant Developer: Arkane Studios Publisher: Bethesda Softworks Composer: Daniel Licht Audio Design: Arkane Studios Reviewed on: Playstation 4 Introduction The Dishonored franchise, created by Arkane Studios and published by Bethesda, has been popular since its beginnings in 2012 on the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. This success introducing many fantasy fans
Finding Paradise Game Audio Review
Article by Jake Basten Edited by Katie Tarrant Developer: Freebird Games Composer: Kan 'Reives' Gao Reviewed on: PC 3.2GHz Intel Core i5 Endearing, emotional, and quirky, RPG Finding Paradise was released mid-December amidst the festive pandemonium, so you can be forgiven if it may have slipped under your radar. The 2nd instalment of Freebird
Will Varley creates videogame style music video for new single, ‘Seven Days’
UK based singer songwriter Will Varley has released ‘Seven Days’ Seven Days, the latest track to emerge ahead of his forth-coming 5th studio album 'Spirit Of Minnie’, released February 9, 2018 through Xtra Mile Recordings. Along with the track, he has has put together a videogame style music video reminiscent of
Documentary workshop at the Frontline Club
The School of Sound announces a 2018 workshop at The Frontline Club The School of Sound have announced their new workshop at the Frontline Club, a gathering place for journalists, photographers and other likeminded people interested in international affairs and independent journalism. Strategies for Using Sound in Documentaries Friday, 16 February 2018 10 AM -