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Thats right, the future grittyAngry BirdsVR reboot could now win a Grammy.
Is the music ofFinal Fantasygood, or is it good … for a video game?
But what makes video-game music great in the first place?
(Sorry,GTA.)
the 2014 Grammys honoring the best scores of 2013).
And remember, this is the Grammys, where best often means biggest or most well-connected within the industry.
Its haunting score played a huge role in that, perfectly reflecting the desperate post-Americana setting.
And thoughMonument Valleys music is stunning, its too ethereal to beat out everyones favorite plumber.
Speaking of institutions, theDark Soulsgames usually have gloriously grand scores that set the mood for their abstract worldbuilding.
Its just a shame then thatDark Souls IIhappens to be the least-beloved game in the series.
Few soundtracks have inspired as many hours of internet breakdowns over its creative use ofleitmotifsandchordioids.
Unfortunately, it would likely be too off-kilter and ironic to win a Grammy.
Were then left with three big-budget franchises that all sound too alike.
But among video-game music,Final Fantasyis too big to fail.
Also, for any Grammy voters on the fence: Hello,Florence + the Machine.
This music is genuinely gorgeous.
Its the obvious choice.
2019
1.God of War2.Tetris Effect3.Celeste4.Red Dead Redemption 25.Super Smash Bros. Maybe he can bring outJose GonzalezandColin Stetson, too.
Unfortunately, this is a weak year for other games that voters might be familiar with.
So, of course,Cyberpunk 2077would win.
2022
1.Super Mario 3D World + Bowsers Fury2.Sable3.Deaths Door4.Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart5.NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… And asvideogamedunkyargued before, everything aboutRatchet & Clankis a blast in the moment and forgettable one day later.
The winner then goes toSable, an indie game that benefits from being scored byJapanese Breakfast.
Throwing in the etherealTunicas well as the fun dark horse that sounds likeUncut Gems more well-adjusted little brother.
