Ep 13: Analyzing Video Game Music with 8-bit Music Theory

Update: 2018-11-20

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Welp, it’s been a minute since we’ve been on the airwaves (a busy season of life has befallen the Kenyon household), but I’m delighted to be back on with my good buddy 8-bit Music Theory. This episode is a little special, as we actually analyze a few video game pieces in real time (download the transcriptions below to follow along) and talk more about the value of transcription. If you want to see the master at his craft, come child, and sit at the feet of Mr. Bit. Here are the resources mentioned in the video (including transcriptions of the

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Ep 13: Analyzing Video Game Music with 8-bit Music Theory

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Ep 13: Analyzing Video Game Music with 8-bit Music Theory

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Ep 13: Analyzing Video Game Music with 8-bit Music Theory