Ex-Rare Staff have been planning their Banjo-like return for a while.
Is this is a sudden urge from a group of classic designers? Far from it.
Monday Morning Music – Mad Monster Mansion by Dummeh
Hear Kirkhope’s Elfman-like quirk realised as a full orchestration.
A Rare Breed Part 2 – Nintendo Nation talks to Grant Kirkhope
In part two of our exclusive interview with composer Grant ‘Banjo, Perfect Dark, Goldeneye’ Kirkhope we hear about voice acting, the DK Rap, and something about ‘Kirkhoping’…
A Rare Breed Part 1 – Nintendo Nation talks to Grant Kirkhope
Banjo-Kazooie, Goldeneye, Perfect Dark, Grant Kirkhope is the man responsible for some of the N64′s most beloved music. And the DK rap. In part one of Nintendo Nation’s exclusive interview Grant talks starting his career at Rare, composing Banjo Kazooie’s unique sound and that purchase by Microsoft…
Electric Music Man – Nintendo Nation chats to The Synthetic Orchestra
From Metroid to Zelda to Mario Blake Robinson’s unique orchestrations are bold and unashamed. Nintendo Nation tracks him down to find out more about one of game music’s best rising stars.