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A Gamer's Guide to the History of the World

Louise Blain with gaming music inspired by world history and civilisation to mark the launch of Humankind with a new score by Arnaud Roy.

Louise Blain with gaming music inspired by the world history and civilisation marking the launch of 'Humankind' with a new score by Arnaud Roy.

Louise looks at how world history has been potent source of inspiration for game designers and looks at the pains to which some games and their composers have gone to in order to bring the past alive. Featured soundtracks include 'Far Cry: Primal', 'Rome: Total War', 'Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey', 'Europa Universalis IV', 'Kingdom Come Deliverance', 'God Of War III', 'Assassins Creed: Origins', 'Assassins Creed: Unity' and 'Civilisation VI'.

French composer, Arnaud Roy, talks about his music for the new game 'Humankind', which is out later this month; and also in the programme, a chance to hear a sneak preview of music by Austin Wintory for his new game 'Aliens Fireteam Elite'.

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Sat 7 Aug 2021 15:00

Music Played

  • Jason Graves

    Far Cry: Primal; The Call Of The Widu

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Sumthing Else Music Works.
  • Jeff van Dyck

    Rome: Total War; Soldiers' Chant

    • Bandcamp.
  • Mamo Koba

    Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey; The Unknown

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Private Division.
  • Andreas Waldetoft

    Europa Universalis IV; Main Theme

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Paradox Interactive.
  • Jan Valta

    Kingdom Come: Deliverance; Dream About Father

    Orchestra: Warhorse Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Jan Valta.
    • Koch Media GmbH.
  • Jan Valta

    Kingdom Come: Deliverance; Poverty and Famine

    Orchestra: Warhorse Studio Orchestra. Conductor: Jan Valta.
    • Koch Media GmbH.
  • Gerard K. Marino

    God of War III; Poseidon's Wrath

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Sumthing Else.
  • Sarah Schachner

    Assassin's Creed Origins; Nomads Of The White Desert

    • Ubisoft.
  • Sarah Schachner

    Assassin's Creed Unity; Danton's Sacrifice

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Ubisoft.
  • Arnaud Roy

    Humankind "Main Title"

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • HUMANKIND Original Soundtrack.
    • Bandcamp.
  • Arnaud Roy

    Humankind; Astrea Fled

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • G4F Records.
  • Arnaud Roy

    Endless Legend; Auriga's Song (Main Title)

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • G4F Records.
  • Geoff Knorr

    Civilisation VI; Bonnie Dundee (The Atomic Era)

    Composer: Phill Boucher. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Take Two Interactive Software.
  • Geoff Knorr

    Civilisation VI; England (The Industrial Era)

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Take Two Interactive Software.
  • Geoff Knorr

    Civilisation VI; America (The Atomic Era)

    Composer: Phill Boucher. Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • Take Two Interactive Software.
  • Michael Giacchino

    Medal of Honor; Radar Train

    Orchestra: Studio Orchestra.
    • DreamWorks Records.
  • Austin Wintory

    Aliens: Fireteam Elite

    Performer: Studio Orchestra.

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  • Sat 7 Aug 2021 15:00

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