Music Respawn with Kate Remington

Follow Music Respawn with Kate Remington
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

WSHU Public Radio’s Kate Remington combines her love of music and video games in this series of informal conversations with composers and performers of game soundtracks. Plus, there’s lots of music in the interviews, so you can hear it for yourself!

WSHU Public Radio


    • Mar 12, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 57m AVG DURATION
    • 127 EPISODES

    Ivy Insights

    The Music Respawn with Kate Remington podcast is a captivating and informative show that explores the world of video game music. Hosted by Kate Remington, this podcast delves into the stories behind the music, interviewing composers and sharing their insights and experiences. With its engaging format and passion for video game music, The Music Respawn provides an in-depth look into an often overlooked aspect of gaming.

    One of the best aspects of The Music Respawn is Kate Remington's ability to connect with her guests on a personal level. Her interviews are thought-provoking and allow composers to share their creative process, challenges they face, and their inspiration. By delving into these personal stories, listeners gain a deeper understanding of the artistry behind video game music. Additionally, Remington's knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject matter shine through in each episode, making it enjoyable for both avid gamers and music enthusiasts.

    Another strength of this podcast is its focus on showcasing a diverse range of composers and musical styles within the video game industry. Whether it's discussing orchestral scores or electronic soundscapes, The Music Respawn offers a well-rounded exploration of different genres within gaming music. This diversity allows listeners to discover new composers and soundtracks they may have otherwise overlooked.

    However, one potential drawback of this podcast is its niche appeal. While video game music has gained more recognition in recent years, it still remains a relatively niche topic compared to mainstream music or other aspects of gaming culture. As a result, some listeners may find it difficult to connect with the content if they do not have a strong interest in video games or their soundtracks.

    In conclusion, The Music Respawn with Kate Remington is a must-listen for anyone interested in discovering the fascinating world of video game music. Its engaging interviews, diverse range of musical styles, and passion for the subject matter make it an excellent resource for both gamers and music lovers alike. While its niche appeal may limit its audience, those who have an interest in video game music will find this podcast to be a treasure trove of knowledge and inspiration.



    Search for episodes from Music Respawn with Kate Remington with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from Music Respawn with Kate Remington

    Tom Salta's terrifying soundtrack for 'Outlast Trials'

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 56:08


    Tom Salta talks about how he created a terrifying soundtrack for Outlast Trials

    soundtracks outlast trials tom salta
    Doyle Donehoo's soundtrack for 'Aliens: Dark Descent' stays true to form

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 67:26


    Doyle Donehoo talks about his soundtrack for Aliens: Dark Descent

    A World Wide Choir sings the Halo Theme

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 27:02


    Marty O'Donnell talks about creating the iconic Monks Chant for Halo and being part of a world-wide choir

    Lena Raine's soundtrack for 'Harmony: The Fall of Reverie' glides between two worlds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 82:23


    Lena Raine talks about the process for creating the soundtrack for Harmony: The Fall of Reverie

    soundtracks two worlds reverie lena raine harmony the fall
    Maclaine Diemer's soundtrack for Firmament has Myst's DNA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 70:11


    Maclaine Diemer talks about creating a new soundtrack for Cyan Worlds' Firmament.

    soundtracks myst firmament maclaine cyan worlds
    Takeshi Furukawa's compelling soundtrack for Planet of Lana hits all the right notes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 60:02


    Takeshi Furukawa talks about his soundtrack for Planet of Lana

    Island hopping with John Robert Matz and his soundtrack for 'Tchia'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 78:18


    John Robert Matz talks about creating the perfect music for the island adventure Tchia

    Tim Wynn's music shines in 'Marvel's Midnight Suns'

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 53:00


    Tim Wynn talks about his music for Marvel's Midnight Suns

    Josh Sawyer and Alkemie create an immersive Medieval experience in 'Pentiment'

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 76:23


    Josh Sawyer and Tracy Cowart and Sian Ricketts of Alkemie talk about how they created a soundrack for Pentiment, set in the Middle Ages

    Jason Graves: From 'Dead Space' to 'The Devil in Me'

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 93:43


    Jason Graves talks about his iconic soundtrack for 'Dead Space' and his latest score for 'The Devil in Me'

    Garry Schyman creates a world of music for Athia in Forspoken

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 64:10


    Garry Schyman talks about his music for Forspoken in collaboration with Bear McCreary

    Grant Kirkhope's music helps Mario + Rabbids save the galaxy in Sparks of Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 59:41


    Grant Kirkhope chats about his music for Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope

    Celebrating 'Fallout's' 25th anniversary with InonZur

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 66:17


    Inon Zur talks about his long history composing music for Fallout

    The Los Angeles Jewish Symphony and Inon Zur present a world premiere

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 34:27


    The Los Angeles Jewish Symphony and Inon Zur present a world premiere

    The Los Angeles Jewish Symphony and Inon Zur present a world premiere

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 34:27


    Game soundtracks get a Grammy Award!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 20:24


    Tom Salta talks about the excitement of a new game soundtrack category of the Grammy Awards

    Andrew Prahlow creates some "Lost Reels" for his 'Outer Wilds: Echoes of the Eye' soundtrack

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 56:47


    Andrew Prahlow talks about how he created additional tracks for his Outer Wilds Echoes of the Eye soundtrack

    Nainita Dessai's soundtrack for 'Immortality' is inspired by her favorite films

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 71:51


    Nainita Dessai talks about how she created her dazzling soundtrack for Immortality

    Kris Maddigan's winning music recipe for 'Cuphead The Delicious Last Course

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 73:40


    Kris Maddigan talks about his 1930's inspired music for Cuphead The Delicious Last Course

    music winning recipes delicious cuphead cuphead the delicious last course kris maddigan
    Quill has a bigger, bolder adventure in 'Moss Book II', and Jason Graves' soundtrack is with her every moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 83:43


    Disco Cactus pulls out all the stops for Mania Mode

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 71:00


    Six members of Disco Cactus talk about their first album

    An Incan legend comes to life in Jose Varon's soundtrack for 'Imp of the Sun'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 53:26


    Yoko Honda and Cody Matthew Johnson's soundtrack for 'Trek to Yomi' crosses the centuries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 72:35


    Cody Matthew Johnson and Yoko Honda talk about their soundtrack for Trek to Yomi.

    Michael Gordon Shapiro's soundtrack for 'Dice Legacy' is rustic and sophisticated

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 49:05


    Austin Wintory's 'Traveler Symphony' is a gift for 'Journey' fans

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 79:36


    For many players, Journey, created by Jenova Chen and That Game Company, was a life-changing experience, in no small part because of Austin Wintory's gorgeous soundtrack.

    Lifeformed and Janice Kwan's soundtrack for 'Tunic' accompanies a little fox on a big adventure

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 86:12


    Composers Lifeformed (Terence Lee) and Janice Kwan created an imaginative, old-school soundtrack to accompany the very small fox on his mysterious adventure.

    'A Memoir Blue' is a deeply personal project

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 38:35


    Shelley Chen created the game A Memoir Blue as a way to sift through her relationship with her mother, by creating the fictional world-class swimmer Miriam, who also has a challenge connecting with her mother.

    Jared Emerson-Johnson reunites with Sam and Max

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 54:27


    Jared says these soundtracks were some of his favorites to write, and, as a composer not that far into his career, he learned a lot in the process.

    sam and max jared emerson johnson
    Korean instruments shine in Maclaine Diemer's soundtrack for Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 54:41


    Maclaine Diemer talks about his soundtrack for Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons

    Olivier Deriviere's soundtrack sustains hope in Dying Light 2: Stay Human

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 50:35


    Oliviere Deriviere Dying Light 2: Stay Human

    Ego Plum's score for 'The Cuphead Show' comes from a life-long love of cartoons

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 41:47


    Ego Plum soundtrack for The Cuphead Show

    Gareth Coker: Looking to Halo's past and imagining its 'Infinite' future

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 68:07


    When Gareth Coker was asked to be part of the composing team for 343 Industry's Halo Infinite, he knew he was in for an exciting challenge.

    Christopher Tin's soundtrack for 'Old World' is a global project

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 66:20


    Christopher Tin Old World podcast

    soundtracks old world christopher tin global project
    Inon Zur's soundtrack for 'Syberia: The World Before' is passionate and personal

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 50:04


    Inon Zur Syberia The World Before

    Jason Graves' soundtrack for The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes started with a dove

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 72:15


    Jason Graves House of Ashes

    Pedro Bromfman: Creating a musical signature for Yara in 'Far Cry 6'

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 53:19


    Pedro Bromfman Far Cry 6

    Hildur Gudnadottir and Sam Slater disrupt game soundtracks with 'Battlefield 2042'

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 55:16


    Hildur and Sam talk about their non-traditional approach to their soundtrack for 'Battlefield 2042'

    Richard Jacques: "My soundtrack for 'Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy' HAD to be epic!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 61:36


    Richard Jacques talks about his Guardians of the Galaxy soundrack

    Tom Salta's stylish, stealthy soundtrack for Deathloop

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 74:03


    Kate Remington chats with Tom Salta about his soundtrack for Deathloop from Arkane Studios Lyon.

    Jakob Eisenbach builds a mysterious Mayan temple in music

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 33:31


    TIKAL, Night of the Blood Moon is an immersive virtual reality experience, in which you and friends are discovering age-old secrets in a specially-built space that's totally immersive. Composer Jakob Eisenbach's soundtrack and sound design complete the compelling experience.

    Jakob Eisenbach builds a mysterious Mayan temple in music

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 33:31


    TIKAL, Night of the Blood Moon is an immersive virtual reality experience, in which you and friends are discovering age-old secrets in a specially-built space that's totally immersive. Composer Jakob Eisenbach's soundtrack and sound design complete the compelling experience. TIKAL Night of the Blood Moon is currently playing in many locations in Europe, as well as Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Canada. Jakob was able to work with the exceptional Budapest Art Orchestra, as well as some incredible percussionists to record the music that brings the setting alive. Jakob says working with the team at TrueVR Systems has helped him expand his background as a classical composer to think about how the players will respond to the music. Episode tracklist: all tracks composed by Jakob Eisenach, performed by the Budapest Art Orchestra TIKAL: Night of the Blood Moon : An Ancient Awakening; Scaffolding Puzzle; Lavasail; Temple Top Riddle; A Blood Moon Rising; Awakening the Demon Subscribe to Music

    Ramin Djawadi and Brandon Campbell create a diverse soundtrack for Amazon's 'New World'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 39:53


    Ramin Djawadi and Brandon Campbell have collaborated on some blockbuster series, including Game of Thrones and Westworld. They say Amazon's Game Studios gave them an incredible oppportunity to create the music for the huge, mysterious setting of Aeturnum in the just-released MMO, New World.

    Ramin Djawadi and Brandon Campbell create a diverse soundtrack for Amazon's 'New World'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 39:53


    Ramin Djawadi and Brandon Campbell have collaborated on some blockbuster series, including Game of Thrones and Westworld . They say Amazon's Game Studios gave them an incredible oppportunity to create the music for the huge, mysterious setting of Aeturnum in the just-released MMO, New World. For Ramin and Brandon, the fantasy of the world of the game, and the diverse landscape and factions gave them almost too many ideas for the instrumention and sound of the music. They kept the soundtrack cohesive by creating an instantly identifiable theme that weaves through all the areas the player can explore. There are lots of ways a player can spend time in the game: exploring, battling enemies, and setting up a home base for crafting and resting. Brandon says writing music to reinforce the safe nature of the homebase was kind of a challenge, because they're not called on to do that in their other scores. He says they wanted to remind players to take a moment and enjoy their journey through

    Johnny Galvatron's 'The Artful Escape' Is A Voyage Of Discovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 51:23


    Imagine you're the nephew of a legendary folk music icon, about to perform your first concert. Only thing is, you're really not sure you want to follow the path that seems set out for you. That's the dilemma young Francis Vendetti faces in Johnny Galvatron's visionary game, The Artful Escape. Johnny Galvatron is a true Australian rock star, signed by a label and off on a tour before he finished university. The Artful Escape is his way of reconnecting with a side of music he didn't get a chance to explore earlier. Using stunning visuals and smoking hot guitar shredding, Francis Vendetti's encounter with intergalactic rock legend Lightman takes him on a journey to discover who he's not. Johnny built a small studio, Beethoven Dinosaur, to make the game just for iPad, but interest from publisher Annapurna Interactive pushed the scope of the game much bigger, with releases on consoles and world-class voice acting talent. Now that he's got a first release under his belt, Johnny and the rest

    Johnny Galvatron's 'The Artful Escape' Is A Voyage Of Discovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 51:23


    Imagine you're the nephew of a legendary folk music icon, about to perform your first concert. Only thing is, you're really not sure you want to follow the path that seems set out for you. That's the dilemma young Francis Vendetti faces in Johnny Galvatron's visionary game, The Artful Escape. Johnny Galvatron is a true Australian rock star, signed by a label and off on a tour before he finished university. The Artful Escape is his way of reconnecting with a side of music he didn't get a chance to explore earlier.

    Peter McConnell: Writing The Music For 'Psychonauts 2' Was 'The Opportunity Of A Lifetime'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 55:31


    Fourteen years after Tim Shafer's Double Fine Productions released the quirky Psychonauts, composer Peter McConnell had a chance to expand on the themes and musical ideas he concieved for the orignal game. He describes the chance to work on Psychonauts 2 as "the opportunity of a lifetime!"

    Peter McConnell: Writing The Music For 'Psychonauts 2' Was 'The Opportunity Of A Lifetime'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 55:31


    Fourteen years after Tim Shafer's Double Fine Productions released the quirky Psychonauts , composer Peter McConnell had a chance to expand on the themes and musical ideas he concieved for the orignal game. He describes the chance to work on Psychonauts 2 as "the opportunity of a lifetime!" As Psychonauts 2 begins, Razputin Aquato, a trained acrobat and psychic, has realized his dream to join the international spy organization, the Psychonauts, to discover who's really behind the kidnapping of the head of the operation. Peter says creating music for the different characters' minds that Raz can enter gave him almost unlimited scope for genres of music, because the mind is "the biggest stage there is." Volume 1 of the Psychonauts 2 soundtrack can be preordered through Skill Tree Records. Episode tracklist: all tracks composed by Peter McConnell Psychonauts 2: The Quarry; Ford's Bowling Alley; Aquato Family Caravan; Psychonauts 2 Main Theme and Prologue; The Eye Shrine; Battle for the

    John Robert Matz's 18th Century Music Masterpiece For 'Ambition: A Minuet In Power'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 76:24


    Paris, 1789: A young woman arrives in town at the invitation of her beloved, only to discover that he's missing and talk of revolution is swirling through the fashionable salons. In Ambition: A Minuet in Power, created by Joy Manufacturing Co., Yvette relies on her wiles to glean juicy gossip and use it to make connections to upgrade her social status. Composer John Robert Matz has created a pitch-perfect 18th Century soundtrack to accompany all the intrigue and tension of this remarkable era.

    John Robert Matz's 18th Century Music Masterpiece For 'Ambition: A Minuet In Power'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 76:24


    Paris, 1789: A young woman arrives in town at the invitation of her beloved, only to discover that he's missing and talk of revolution is swirling through the fashionable salons. In Ambition: A Minuet in Power, created by Joy Manufacturing Co., Yvette relies on her wiles to glean juicy gossip and use it to make connections to upgrade her social status. Composer John Robert Matz has created a pitch-perfect 18th Century soundtrack to accompany all the intrigue and tension of this remarkable era. John Robert approached writing this ambitious soundtrack by composing it in a traditional way, using an actual manuscript-based program so he could make sure all the parts were correct and the instrumention was period-perfect. He relied on his background as a classical musician, and all those years in the brass section of various orchestras. John Robert wrote the parts for many of his long-time friends, including the Videri String Quartet, oboist Kristin Naigus, Peter Bobinski, double bass, and

    Sergio Ronchetti's Epic Soundtrack For 'Eldest Souls' Epic Bosses

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 58:06


    Eldest Souls , the first release from Fallen Flag Studio, is a brutally difficult challenge, as the last in a long line of would-be heroes tries to conquer a seemingly never-ending stream of enemies in order to restore balance to the world. Composer Sergio Ronchetti's first-ever game score is up to the challenge, with an artful blend of strings and percussion that perfectly matches each boss. Sergio says he's pretty sure he got the job because he was able to beat one of the impossible bosses at an early demo of the game. Sergio's Main Theme for Eldest Souls is unique to the soundtrack; it's contemplative and encapsulates the loneliness and faint hope that the last warrior experiences on this epic journey. Sergio says he wanted to give it more exposure than just at the beginning of the game, so he created a stunning music video: Because the game music and audio community has been so welcoming and supportive to him, Sergio is eager to do his part, and he's made himself available for one

    Gina Zdanowicz And Spencer Bambrick Create Horror On A Budget

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 35:31


    As part of this summer's Game Developers Conference, composers and audio designers Gina Zdanowicz and Spencer Bambrick of Serial Lab Sound presented a session on how they created a terrifying soundtrack and audio for the cult hit game Evil Nun on a microscopic budget. Because their budget was so small, Gina and Spencer whittled down their ideas to make use of a limited number of musicians, and Gina roped in her nephew to provide the sound of breathing as the player is being hunted throughout a school by the Evil Nun of the title. In our conversation, they also offer some really helpful suggestions for would-be composers and sound designers who want to move their careers further along. Episode tracklist: tracks composed by Spencer Bambrick Evil Nun: Chase Stinger I; Evil Nun; Chase Stinger 2; Corporal Punishment Subscribe to Music Respawn whever you get your podcasts and never miss an episode!

    Claim Music Respawn with Kate Remington

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel