GMN Source Files - Composer Austin Wintory
Summary
In this premiere episode of Source Files, composer Austin Wintory shares the games that most influenced his career. He highlights Grim Fandango for its groundbreaking blend of jazz and film noir, and BioShock for its personal significance as he launched his career alongside its acclaimed audio team. Wintory also discusses Bastion, praising its unique indie personality and the impact of its developer, Darren Korb, on the industry.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: California Closets
Introduction to Source Files and Austin Wintory
Grim Fandango: The influence of live jazz and personality
Grim Fandango gameplay audio clip
BioShock: Personal career beginnings and industry accolades
BioShock: Art deco atmosphere and narrative storytelling
Ken Levine on exploring human nature in BioShock
Gary Schyman's approach to game music as serious art
The rise of indie games: Bastion, Fez, and Thomas Was Alone
Darren Korb's Bastion postmortem and Supergiant Games legacy
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