The relationship between games and music has always been simplicity made unnecessarily complex. Some of the best soundtracks to games are the simplest of tunes, performed in the most elaborate way possible (Case in point, anything in the Castlevania series) that get stuck in our heads like glue in glitter (Again, SORRY LIZ that was a genuine accident), mindlessly being hummed out of our lips while waiting for the bus (YES YOU, ANNOYING BERK ON THE HYTHE FERRY HUMMING THE DONKEY KONGA. FUCK YOU, THAT'S BEEN IN MY HEAD ALL DAY). But... This article, as much a celebration of the tunes of the video games we love, is also a look at another use of music. More so in competitive side of things.
I'm of course, talking hype music
And if you don't know what that is, let me give you a quick play by play - Ever watched someone play a game at a high level, or about to play at a high level, listening to music? That's pretty much the aim here, pumping yourself up before/during/after your match. In afterthought, this could also be under a larger "preparing for a tournament" article, but I digress.
And also, I provide a great example of something I listen to during some matches!
Also, ten points to the first person to tell me which racer this appeared in.
Something with a lot of power, a catchy riff, a punch, speed as well as a teensy bit of anger to help along my Cammy play is more than welcome. It can help keep a rhythm in my play, and most importantly drown out background noise from those around me. And believe me, that's more irritating than you will BELIEVE.
Sorry for the quickie this week, but... Let's just say a new collaboration article, based around swapping blogs with a good friend of mine is in the works.
All the best, Adam
XBL - Alfarin
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