Horror Video Games with Bridget!

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08/17/20 • 62 min

Night Clerk Radio: Haunted Music Reviews

This episode we are joined by our good friend Bridget to discuss the music and sound design elements that go into making horror video games. Great games, like those we discuss, create an atmosphere of dread and anticipation while keeping the player engaged without becoming fatigued. The developers, working alongside composers and sound designers, must carefully balance these cycles of tension and release. Join us as we explore how three classic survival horror games nail this balance.

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Bridget on Twitter
Bridget on Patreon
Cry on Twitter
Cry on Sponsus
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Music Discussed
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Resident Evil 3 - Nemesis Theme
Silent Hill 2 - A World Of Madness
Silent Hill 2 - The Darkness That Lurks In Our Mind
Fatal Frame III: The Tormented - Projection Room
Resident Evil - Safe Haven
Fatal Frame III: The Tormented - Head Builder
Fatal Frame III: The Tormented - Reika
Akira Yamaoka - You're Not Here
Amano Tsukiko - Koe

Credits
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Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Follow Night Clerk Radio on Twitter for updates

Support Bridget
-----------------
Bridget on Twitter
Bridget on Patreon
Cry on Twitter
Cry on Sponsus
Cry on Itch.io
Cry on Role Playing Public Radio

Credits
--------
Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Follow Night Clerk Radio on Twitter for updates

Previous Episode

Dark Ambient and Cinema: Anthology Resource Vol. I and Everywhere, an empty bliss

Dark ambient could not exist without movie soundtracks. The quiet moments of dread in a horror film sparked something in musicians and listeners alike - who craved more of these soundscapes of dread before the monster appeared. In this episode we look at two albums that are clearly linked to cinematic masterpieces of fear. They are also some of the high water points of the genre, reaching slightly more mainstream audiences than most dark ambient albums ever get.

Albums Discussed
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Anthology Resource Vol. I by Dean Hurley
Everywhere, an empty bliss by The Caretaker

Credits
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Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Follow Night Clerk Radio on Twitter for updates

Next Episode

Finding New Music: Extra Breezy and Smoker's Lounge Deluxe

How do you find new music? For some, this can be a difficult question as the landscape of music distribution continues to evolve. In this episode, we talk about some of ways we scour the Internet for new albums and artists. Even better, we get to listen to two new albums recommended to us by Ronny from Vaporspace StL. Join us as we discuss these two excellent albums and let us know how you find new music!

Music Discussed
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Extra Breezy by Bonus Points
Smoker's Lounge Deluxe by Trans World Airlines

Credits
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Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
Ross on Twitter
Birk on Twitter
Follow Night Clerk Radio on Twitter for updates