Diggin' In The Carts - Documentary on the Composers of Japan's Original Video Game Music

Published on Aug 28, 2014 Published on Aug 28, 2014

This one in via swissdoc. This is a playlist of trailers and excerpts from Diggin' In The Carts, a documentary on the composers of classic video game music. The first video is a good intro. The third video is an excerpt from the documentary. Forward to 5:35 and turn on CC for English subtitles in this video for the technical bits. Don't miss the waveforms at 6:49. Great stuff.

YouTube description:
"Watch the full series here: http://www.redbullmusicacademy.com/diggin

Diggin' In The Carts is a new series from Red Bull Music Academy about the untold story behind the most influential music to come out of Japan.

For many of us, the music of video games played more in our households growing up than any other form of music. Over six episodes Diggin' In The Carts shines a spotlight on the composers who created a style of music that has had an immense impact on modern pop culture. From the personal studios of these legendary composers, to the concert halls of Japan where symphony orchestras are performing their compositions to sold-out crowds today - the series will document how the music of video games was created, what inspired it, and how it evolved into its own cultural phenomenon. Peppered with commentary from some of modern music’s finest DJ’s, musicians and electronic producers from around the world, the documentary also shows the influence these Japanese composers had on the world - and the world of music.

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Music Credits:

WALTZ OF MEDITATION PART 2
Hitoshi Sakimoto
Magical Chase - (c) (p)1991 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved.

BLOODY TEARS
Konami Sound Team
Castlevania II Simons Quest - (C)Konami Digital Entertainment

HEBEREKE
Naoki Kodada
Hebereke - (C) Sunsoft"