WHY: Tommy Tallarico, video game audio pioneer and creator of Video Games LIVE, has agreed to play it before the Video Games LIVE concert begins on Saturday April 10, at 8:00.
WHAT: A digital album composed of student-submitted video game-inspired songs. Student Run Records will release the album for free online. Ideally, album content would highlight interpretations across multiple genres and showcase the multi-talented student body.
HOW: Students will create and mix songs inspired by a specific video game(s) of their choice. Students will submit songs at weekly Game Night meet-ups, Wednesdays at 6:00PM in the Student Lounge, and critique each other. Faculty members will also be on-hand to lend years of professional advice on the songs and mixes.
WHEN: Submissions may begin immediately. Preferred deadline on Friday March 26, but ultimately the album needs to be completed prior to the Video Games LIVE concert on Saturday April 10 @ 8pm. Once the project begins, weekly goals and milestones will be set and progress will be communicated to the appropriate management.
This needs to shine. Coupled with IPR’s new video game curriculum this quarter, and the additional hands-on industry class next quarter, we could make a big splash this Spring. There’s no reason we can’t make this more than just an album of songs. Let’s create artwork for each song. Let’s include “making of” footage. Maybe also add session files, if the artists allow. Let’s make this HUGE!
For more information contact:
Jeff DesLauriers
Program Chair – Audio Post Production
jdeslauriers@ipr.edu
Kyle Stallock
kstallock@ipr.edu
