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Romain Gauthier: Unveiling the Art of Video Game Music Composition

In this episode, I explore the captivating world of video game sound design and music composition with Romain Gauthier. Tune in as Romain shares his journey from childhood passion to becoming the mastermind behind the soundtracks of globally renowned games.
Focusing on the creation of emotional experiences within gaming, he talks about the real-life trials and triumphs of scoring for AAA titles, coping with market shifts, and maintaining resilience in a highly competitive environment. This episode is not just about music—it's about the art of blending passion, creativity, and commercial acumen to craft memorable gaming experiences.
We also delve into the impacts diverse cultural experiences have on artistic growth, and the importance of doing what you love. An insightful episode for any aspiring musician or game audio designer seeking to understand the delicate balance between unique creativity and reverence for original works within a global franchise.
 
0:00-2:00 intro
2:00 - 5:00 Where it all began
5:00 - 6:00 Instruments you play
6:00 - 8:00 How you compose music
8:00 - 12:00 Who & what inspires you
12:00 - 19:00 Content we consume
19:00 - 24:00 Becoming a professional
24:00 - 30:00 Gameloft days
30:00 - 35:00 Running your own studio
35:00 - 39:00 Stolen IP
39:00 - 41:00 Freelancing
41:00 - 45:00 Danghost
45:00 - 49:00 Disney
49:00 - 57:00 Travels & Learnings
57:00 - 1:00:00 advice to young people
 
Play Danghost: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1812170/Danghost/
Check out Romain's work: http://romaingauthier.net/

Hugo Bastien: Audio Design, Audio Direction & Leadership

In this episode I'm joined by Hugo Bastien - experienced Audio Designer and Audio Director. Hugo is currently leading audio team on Crysis 4 project at Crytek. Previously he led audio teams on Talking Tom and Rainbow Six: Siege IPs. 
 
0.00 - 1.00 - Intro
1.00 - 3.00 - Why Barcelona? 
3.00 - 7:00 - Outfit7 and Talking Tom
7:00 - 12:00 - Ubisoft & Child of Light
12:00 - 13:00 - Audio Designer role
13:00 - 16:00 - Game engines & middleware
16:00 - 18:00 - D-Box days
18:00 - 22:00 - Early Ubisoft days
22:00 - 28:00 - Giving back & advice to others
28:00 - 30:00 - What are you playing now? 
30:00 - 34:00 - Psychoacoustics
34:00 - 38:00 - More about Child of Light
38:00 - 41:00 - Libraries vs original assets
41:00 - 44:00 - Composers & Voice Actors
44:00 - 51:00 - Leadership 
51:00 - 53:00 - AI