Mark Seibert: The Sound of Sierra On-Line - From Police Quest, to King's Quest, to Phantasmagoria!
Update: 2025-09-15
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Legendary Sierra composer and producer Mark Seibert joins Daniel Albu for an in-depth conversation about the golden age of adventure games and the iconic soundtracks behind them.
We discuss:
- How Mark got into music and transitioned into video game composition
- His early band days and life on tour
- Scoring classics like King's Quest IV–VII, Police Quest, Quest for Glory, Space Quest, and more
- Crafting sound effects and pushing the limits of MIDI technology
- The story behind “Girl in the Tower” and how it almost charted on the radio
- Collaborating with legends like Jan Hammer and experimenting with sync triggers
- Playing the role of singing ants, a genie, and a snake!
- Behind-the-scenes challenges of producing King's Quest VII and Phantasmagoria
Mark reflects on innovation, improvisation, and the culture of creativity that made Sierra On-Line a powerhouse in the industry.
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