Game Maker's Notebook Deathloop Composer Tom Salta
Jul 25, 2022
Composer Tom Salta discusses his career journey before games, working with Arkane Studios on the Wolfenstein series and Deathloop, assembling a score rooted in the 60s for Deathloop, and how his experiences in game development have helped establish his creative workflow.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Transitioning from the Record Industry to Composing for Video Games
02:06 • 27min
Unpredictable Careers and Unexpected Detours
29:09 • 5min
The Impact of Unsolicited Advice on Career and Personal Development
33:50 • 2min
The Modular Music System in a Space Strategy Game
35:25 • 14min
Creating the Unique Sound and Style of Deathloop
49:29 • 12min
The Narrative Approach of Time Loops in Video Games
01:01:57 • 23min
Composer's Pride and Upcoming Horror Game
01:25:04 • 4min
Release Date, Progress, and Pigeonholing Discussion
01:29:14 • 2min
Creating Memorable and Terrifying Themes for Horror Movies
01:31:09 • 6min