Happy May!
Hey there, team! There’s a new FULL episode of “Into the Score,” can you believe it? Here we are, delving deep into the Underworld and following the awesome adventures of our favourite calaca, Manny Calavera, in LucasArts’ 1998 release of “Grim Fandango” with a score by Peter McConnell.
In this episode, we also look at different influences from jazz history that McConnell used to craft the game’s score, including Duke Ellington and (most probably) Count Basie. We also dig deep into the concept of extended techniques on our instruments and how they change the natural sound of both instruments and their ensemble.
This is an episode that you do not want to miss! Enjoy!
Until next time!
Kenley
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29 - Fandango? Fandango!:
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Okay… it’s been announced and it’s final 
Enjoy the update! I FINALLY have my ducks in a row… very excited
Cheers, mates!
Kenley
mini13 - New Episode FINALLY Announced! [0:55m]:
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Holy crow, a new ITS post - somebody take a picture
It’s been a long time, but finally, something new has come to the world of ITS. Thanks for waiting!
New episodes are coming - this entire year has been completely out of control… like, REALLY out of control, but I’d like to start getting back to “Into the Score” very soon… it’s been itching at me to do research!
I hope that you enjoy the interview with Justin - I am very appreciative that he invited me to his show. Sincerest thanks are in order! Make sure that you tune into them at 8Bitx.com, then his show, “Radio Free Gamer.”
Excellent times! Seeing as the show came out on St. Patrick’s Day, we spoke about Irish Music, VGM and then the two together. Oh, we also talk about ITS
Enjoy! Thanks!
Kenley
Mini12 - St. Patrick's Day RFG Interview:
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Hello, listeners!
Thanks for your patience on this episode - it’s a week late, but things are crazy and it’s out now, which is what’s really important In this episode, we jump into Bit Blot’s 2007 game, “Aquaria”, with a score by Alec Holowka (and he’s on the show with us!)
We jump into the experiential view of the game as well as delve deep into harmony and the chord progression, especially with its effect on “Aquaria!” I’ve been at it for a few hours, so let’s hope that everything works out this time!
(last post, there was some hilarity trying to get the right file to upload and into the iTunes cache… not sure exactly what happened, but let’s hope this one works out!)
ERRATA: Apparently, I said “I, IV and V are always major, II, III and VI are always major…” In a major key, II, III and VI are always MINOR! I totally missed that… sorry!
As always, please feel free to leave comments on the post or any other post! Discussion is a great thing!
My humblest of thanks for your continued support!
Kenley
28 - Into Aquarian Waters:
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Good day, listeners!
Happy September 2nd, 2009! This is August’s podcast of “Into the Score,” the only podcast solely devoted to the in-depth study of video game music! In this installment, we hammer in a look at Square Enix’s 2008 release of “Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King” with a score by Koichi Sugiyama and performed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra!
We also look at the Classical Era (and all of the coolness that it entails), we look at the life of Sugiyama, the history of the franchise, as well as many other musical and gaming tidbits! It’s sure not to disappoint, so tune in!
Until next time!
Kenley
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27 - Journey of the Classical Podcast!:
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