And All That Jazz Game Music 101

Jazz is a distinct genre that is often overlooked when we think of music in video games.  For this episode, we uncover and dissect the world of jazz in video game music – from ‘live’ music to creating historical authenticity to establishing the genre of 'film noire' through its connection with jazz.  Each member looked at a specific game that featured Jazz music including L.A. Noire, Grim Fandango, Diggs Nightcrawler, and even the first Sims game. From discussions of nostalgia to new age jazz, this podcast takes you through a variety of video games that feature their own distinct jazz sound.



Music used, in order that it appears in the podcast:



The Sims Soundtrack: Building Mode 4, by Jerry Martin and Marc RussoGrim Fandango OST - 12 - Manny's Office, By Peter McConnellGrim Fandango OST - 02 - Swanky Maximino, By Peter McConnellLA Noire OST - 01 - Main Theme, By Andrew HaleandSimon HaleLA Noire OST - 24 - (I Always Kill) The Things I Love, Produced and written by Stephen Coates (of The Real Tuesday Weld) and featuring the guest vocals of Claudia Brucken (of Propaganda) Grim Fandango OST - 06 - Hi-Tone Fandango, By Peter McConnellDiggs Nightcrawler OST – Prologue, By Jim FowlerDiggs Nightcrawler OST – Hood and Seek, By Jim FowlerDiggs Nightcrawler OST – The Nightcrawler is In, By Jim FowlerLA Noire OST - 05 - Minor 9th, By Andrew HaleandSimon HaleGrim Fandango OST - 03 - Smooth Hector, By Peter McConnellDiggs Nightcrawler OST – Eggs in the City, By Jim FowlerThe Sims Soundtrack: Building Mode 5, by Jerry Martin and Marc RussoLA Noire OST - 08 - Noire Clarinet, By Andrew HaleandSimon HaleThe Sims Soundtrack: Building Mode 2, by Jerry Martin and Marc RussoDiggs Nightcrawler OST – Diggs and the Pigs, By Jim FowlerGrim Fandango OST - 04 - Mr Frustration Man, By Peter McConnellLA Noire OST - 11 - Temptation, Part 3, By Andrew HaleandSimon HalePsycho (theme), By Bernard HermanDiggs Nightcrawler OST – Welcome to Library City, By Jim FowlerLA Noire OST - 25 – Guilty, Produced and written by Stephen Coates (of The Real Tuesday Weld) and featuring the guest vocals of Claudia Brucken (of Propaganda)Grim Fandango OST - 01 - Casino Calavera, By Peter McConnellThe Sims Soundtrack: Building Mode 1, by Jerry Martin and Marc RussoDiggs Nightcrawler OST – Table Top Jump, By Jim Fowler