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Special Features :: Interviews
| Japan Productions | Western Productions | Concert Productions | Fan Productions |
On a weekly basis, Square Enix Music Online conducts interviews with important game music artist from across the world. We provide the most thorough and insightful interviews available for a range of Japanese and Eastern composers. We also offer interviews with sound engineers, concert producers, orchestra managers, vocalists, and fan arrangers.
Western Productions
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Nov. 2007: Alexander Brandon Deus Ex lead discusses original albums, career highlights, and works at Obsidian |
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Aug. 2008: David Bergeaud Ratchet & Clank and Resistance composer discusses musical philosophy |
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Nov. 2008: Ari Pulkkinen Finnish composer reveals his hybridised soundtrack to Super Stardust HD |
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Dec. 2009: Jonne Valtonen Demoscene veteran reflects his early days and orchestrating Symphonic Shades |
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Feb. 2009: Fabian Del Priore German composer reflects on career and discusses Giana Sisters DS |
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Apr. 2009: Mikko Tarmia Finnish composer discusses scoring AIKA, Penumbra series, and upcoming works |
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Nov. 2009: Tommy Tallarico Veteran game composer discusses Earthworm Jim, Sonic, and Flip's Twisted World |
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Dec. 2009: John Kurlander Recording engineer for The Beatles, London Phil, and LOTR on transition to games |
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Jan. 2010: Wataru Hokoyama Orchestral composer discusses Afrika, Resident Evil 5, and A Night in Fantasia |
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Feb. 2010: Garry Schyman Experimental scoring for BioShock 2, Dante's Inferno, and Front Mission Evolved |
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Mar. 2010: Jason Graves Orchestral composer talks Dead Space, Command & Conquer, and Silent Hunter |
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Mar. 2010: James Hannigan British composer reflects on Harry Potter and Command & Conquer works |
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Apr. 2010: Tom Salta Versatile composer talks Red Steel, Prince of Persia, and R.U.S.E. |
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Apr. 2010: Pierre Langer Dynamedion's co-founder and managing director introduces the company |
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May 2010: Tim Wright (aka CoLD SToRAGE) Lemmings and Wipeout legend provides giant interview |
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May 2010: Tilman Sillescu Dynamedion's co-founder and creative director on the company's projects |
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May 2010: Grant Kirkhope Legend recollects Rare works and discusses big huge move |
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May 2010: Mike Reagan Hollywood composer on the demands of epic orchestral scores like God of War III |
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Jun. 2010: Penka Kouneva Upcoming composer discusses The Forgotten Sands and Midnight Movie |
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Jun. 2010: David Christiansen Dynamedion lead orchestration on the functionality and artistry of orchestration |
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Jul. 2010: Aubrey Ashburn Classically-trained vocalist of Dragon Age: Origins and Devil May Cry 4 |
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Jul. 2010: Markus Schmidt, Alex Pfeffer, Alexander Röder Dynamedion's lead composers on the teamwork of score production |
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Jul. 2010: Petri Alanko Recollections of Alan Wake in light of the impending soundtrack release |
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Aug. 2010: Kevin Riepl Versatile composer on Crackdown 2, Gears of War, and Aliens: Colonial Marines |
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Aug. 2010: Borislav Slavov The orchestral and ethnic music for WorldShift, Risen, and Two Worlds II |
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Sep. 2010: Joris de Man Dutch composer on the symphonic scores for the Killzone series and beyond |
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Sep. 2010: Steve Burke Kameo and Kinect composer on life after Rare (with MP3 supplement) |
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Oct. 2010: Peter Connelly British composer provides an open reflection of Tomb Raider and racing game works |
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Oct. 2010: Michael Curran & Geoff Knorr On the making of a deep and interactive soundtrack for Civilization V |
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Nov. 2010: Olivier Deriviere The composer discusses his new production company and recollects his prior works |
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Dec. 2010: Rafael Dyll Soldner-X's composer on transition from demoscener to industry professional |
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Dec. 2010: David Wise Donkey Kong Country composer discusses legacy and future after Rare |
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Jan. 2011: Rom Di Prisco The Need For Speed veteran reminisces after the release of his debut album |
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Jan. 2011: Jason Graves Revisited The composer returns to detail Dead Space 2's impressive score |
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Feb. 2011: Sean Murray The composer of the best-seller Black Ops recollects career highlights |
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Feb. 2011: Jamie Christopherson Lost Planet composer on international collaborations with Capcom, KOEI, NCsoft |
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Mar. 2011: Peter McConnell The diverse composer reminisces on LucasArts scores and talks recent projects |
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Mar. 2011: Andrew Aversa (zircon) Popular OverClocked remixer and indie game composer on going pro |
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Apr. 2011: Marc Canham Driver and Far Cry composer on artistic scores, session orchestras, and band licensing |
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Apr. 2011: Bear McCreary Battlestar Galactica legend discusses SOCOM 4, Dark Void, and new television works |
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Apr. 2011: Crysis 2 Music Team Borislav Slavov and Tilman Sillescu discuss the making of Crysis 2's soundtrack |
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Apr. 2011: Frank Klepacki Command & Conquer icon on breadth of scores and solo works |
