Music for Videogames v.1 marks the inauguration of Asthmatic Kitty Records into the world of videogames. This fifteen track compilation is unique in that we painstakingly combed through our web of friends to find songs that represent not only high quality music, but also intensive and challenging gameplay experiences for the independent videogame, AudioSurf. AudioSurf, a cross between Guitar Hero, WipeOut, and REZ, constructs its game levels around inputted songs from CDs or MP3s. Players must navigate their own music while playing a Tetris-like puzzle that matches the tempo of the song. It is synesthesia realized as play, innately weaving sound and sight to form a completely extraordinary way of listening to and experiencing music. The songs in Music for Videogames v.1 accordingly emphasize distinction, intensity, and dynamic.
(via Asthmatic Kitty Records : Various Artists > Music for Videogames v.1)
A collection of goodies I have found in my online travels. Sometimes funny, sometimes serious, sometimes geeky, and sometimes just pure nonsense.
