New York, NY (Top40 Charts) The current era is the era of digitalization. Everything has gone digital in today's world. This is why people in today's world have confined themselves in the digital world, which may be work or maybe entertainment or maybe playing games. Previously kids used to go outside their home to play with their friends. Guardians had to bring them home forcefully after the sunset. But now the guardians have to push out their kids to the playgrounds so that they can have some physical exercise at least. This is how video games have grabbed the childhood of the kids of this generation.
Video games were invented long before in the 1970s as a medium of entertainment for the kids. To play the games, those devices were connected to the television set and the controls were in the hands of the players. After that, the games were made available to be played on the PCs. They have gone so advanced now that even in your smartphone too you can play a video game. Moreover, there are online video games which do not require the participants to gather in one place. You can lie together with your friends even sitting in your own houses.
The Origin of Background Music in Video Games
Japan has clinched the market of background scores designed for video games since the companies started using music in the games. Some of the famous composers became worldwide known by designing the background music of various video games like Garry Schyman, Jeremy Soule, Nobuo Uematsu, Koji Kondo, and many others. The job of designing the music for video games really brought a new box of opportunity to the music lovers. On the other hand, the music tracks helped the games to be popular among gamers as these background scores help them to understand the situations of the game better.
The Technology of the Earlier Days
As we have discussed before that the video games were made in the second half of the 20th century. At first, the games were very simple and there was no music as such. But later on, as the games got divided into certain categories and they got a sophisticated approach in them, the use of music seemed to be necessary in these games. But at the earlier stages the developers used to install the music in the analog waveform in small physical media such as compact cassettes or in phonograph records. But these things made the games expensive and heavy to carry. Later on, the microchips came in the picture and the games became handy and more entertaining. The gamers get most of the interest and enthusiasm to play games like CS: GO due to this music and the CS: GO betting also gets some benefits from that.
Some of the Best Soundtracks
Persona 4
The composer of the soundtrack used in this game is Shoji Meguro with depth in knowledge in rock, jazz, pop, and hip hop music. The designing of the background music of the game Persona 4 has kept the evidence of his wide and in-depth knowledge of music; it has gone like a breeze throughout the game that has never disturbed the rhythm of the game. Theme music like Almighty has complemented the design and the graphics of the game.
Super Mario Bros
As soon as the term Video Game Music is uttered, the opening soundtrack of this game comes to mind. The music has blended so well with the game that the whimsical effect and perfect tempo of the music push the player forward to play the game. The sound effects have also matched perfectly in this game. All the activities of the characters of the game have been well complemented with the special sound effects. In fact, the sound effects change as per the situation of the game which you would definitely like.
Halo 2
It is a sequel of the original "Halo" game series. This series brought with it the signature tune, choir-heavy theme songs. Some emotional moments of the game also are there and the music to compliment them is awesome. The electric guitar shredding of the popular game Halo 2 is incomparable with any other games in the world. Some of the music in this game brings fear to your heart and some give you breaths of relief. The tragic moments in this game are also very well covered by the music composer.
Rayman Legends
The developer of the game has worked heavily on the music of the game to develop it and put life in it. This game has several stages and each has its own tune to end up. The background music of this game is the composition of the shades of certain classical music tracks like Black Betty and Eye of the tiger. They have got mixed with the oddball humor of Rayman.
Golden Axe
This is one of the most famous fighting video games. It is the collision of the two parties, Dragon Quest and Double Dragon. It was the most memorable game of the 1990s where the background music is designed and composed by Tohru Nakabayashu and You Takada. The ominous and pulsing music of the game made it very popular in the gaming world. The majestic and evocative approach of the game and the terrifying "death adder" theme music made it a unique one.
ICO
This video game contains the most hyperactive and epic sweeping scores in the world of video game background scores. The soundtrack of this game has blended well with the situations. If you hear them as per the situations created in the game, you will feel that no other sound effect can be perfect for this situation. The moments of joy, sorrow, and tension are well depicted by the background music of this game. The final touch with the heart-wrenching music track stays forever in the hearts of the gamers even after some hours he had finished the game.
