Mitchell, Grethe and Clarke, Andy (2007) Videogame Music: chiptunes byte back? In: Situated Play: DiGRA 2007 Conference Proceedings. Interfaculty Initiative in Information Studies, University of Tokyo., Tokyo, pp. 393-399. ISBN UNSPECIFIED
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Abstract
This chapter explores the sonic subcultures of videogame art and videogame-related fan art. It looks at the work of videogame musicians - not those producing the music for commercial games - but artists and hobbyists who produce musci by hacking and reprogramming videogame hardware, or by sampling in-game sound effects and music for use in their own compositions. It discusses the motivations and methodologies behind some of this work. It explores
| Additional Information: | This chapter explores the sonic subcultures of videogame art and videogame-related fan art. It looks at the work of videogame musicians - not those producing the music for commercial games - but artists and hobbyists who produce musci by hacking and reprogramming videogame hardware, or by sampling in-game sound effects and music for use in their own compositions. It discusses the motivations and methodologies behind some of this work. It explores |
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| Keywords: | Videogames, Chiptunes, Fan Art, Videogame Art, Sonic subcultures, Videogame music, 8-bit, 8-bit aesthetic, looping, appropriation, remixing, reworking, Gameboy, C64, LSDJ, Nanoloop |
| Subjects: | P Mass Communications and Documentation > P304 Electronic Media studies W Creative Arts and Design > W340 Types of Music W Creative Arts and Design > W350 Musicology W Creative Arts and Design > W300 Music W Creative Arts and Design > W390 Music not elsewhere classified W Creative Arts and Design > W280 Interactive and Electronic Design |
| Divisions: | College of Arts > Lincoln School of Film & Media > Lincoln School of Film & Media (Media) |
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| ID Code: | 7985 |
| Deposited On: | 10 Mar 2013 09:02 |
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