interview Archives - The Sound Architect

Troels Folmann (Overwatch 2, Tomb Raider: Anniversary)

by Sam Hughes - 08/05/202208/05/2022 0265

(TSAP S05E05) Troels Folmann (Overwatch 2, Tomb Raider: Anniversary) Sam is joined by the multi-talented, Troels Folmann. Not only is Troels a highly renowned composer and sound designer, he founded 8dio with Tawnia Knox and aided in the creation of SoundPaint - a revolutionary music composition engine. They discuss his sources of

Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City Special

by Sam Hughes - 27/03/202227/03/2022 0300

(TSAP S05E04) Bret Killoran & Dashen Naidoo - Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City In this exciting episode, Sam Hughes is joined by the Bret Killoran and Dashen Naidoo, who were on the team behind the sound for Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City. They discuss the Easter eggs for Resident

Composer/Multi-Instrumentalist, Brian D’Oliveira

by Sam Hughes - 06/03/202206/03/2022 0254

(TSAP S05E03) Brian D'Oliveria (Resident Evil Village, Shadow of the Tomb Raider) Brian D'Oliveira joins Sam in this episode to discuss creating The Witcher Nightmare of the Wolf score, the Resident Evil franchise, including the haunting track "Yearning for Dark Shadows" from Resident Evil Village, his journey into audio and music,

Composer/Sound Designer, Jakob Eisenbach (TIKAL:Night of the Blood Moon)

by Sam Hughes - 20/02/202220/02/2022 0232

(TSAP S05E02) In this episode, Sam is joined by composer and sound designer, Jakob Eisenbach. They discuss his work for the VR experience TIKAL - Night of the Blood Moon, as well as diving into Jakob's journey into sound, music and into the wonderful world of VR audio! This is also the

Composer, Peter Baert (The Water Man)

by Sam Hughes - 06/02/202220/02/2022 0233

Welcome to Season 5 and 2022! This is the 9th year we've been running and we're already setting up a host of great guests as well as our new intro theme from our very own Alyx Jones! To kick off this year we have Composer Peter Baert! Last year, Sam spoke to

Composer, Dominik Scherrer (The Serpent, Baptiste, The Widow)

by Sam Hughes - 08/11/202110/11/2021 05078

(TSAP S04E15) In this episode, Sam is joined by composer, Dominik Scherrer. They discuss his work on the Netflix crime drama The Serpent, whilst also diving into Dominik's journey into music, his philosophies and his career so far. With the Serpent, the majority of the series takes place in Bangkok, with the

Composer, Gareth Coker (Immortals: Fenyx Rising, ARK: Survival Evolved, ARK: The Animated Series)

by Sam Hughes - 25/10/202125/10/2021 05065

(TSAP S04E14) Sam is once again joined by renowned composer, Gareth Coker. They discuss his work on Immortals: Fenyx Rising and it's recent DLC Myths of the Eastern Realm, his philosophies on music for games and the future of the industry, his recent work on Ark: The Animated Series as well

The Sound of It Takes Two

by Sam Hughes - 31/07/202131/07/2021 05071

(TSAP S04E12) Anne-Sophie Mongeau and Philip Eriksson join Sam, to chat about their amazing work on the acclaimed co-op title It Takes Two from Hazelight. They discuss the challenges of mixing and design for a split-screen game, handling the huge scope of the different levels with various forms of gameplay, the sound

Composer, Mark Crawford (The Social Dilemma, The Love Bugs)

by Sam Hughes - 29/07/202129/07/2021 05062

(TSAP S04E11) Sam is joined by composer Mark Crawford, where they discuss his Emmy-nominated work on the acclaimed documentary, The Social Dilemma as well as his career so far, music writing process, working with Brandi Carlisle and Renée Elise Goldsberry for the cover of ‘I Put a Spell on You’

Behind the Music of Sackboy: A Big Adventure

by Sam Hughes - 20/07/202121/07/2021 05049

(TSAP S04E10) Sam is joined by Jay Waters (Audio Director and Composer, SUMO Digital) along with James E. Marshall (Music Supervisor), and Joe Thwaites (Principal Composer and Audio Lead) from Sony Creative Services Group to give insights into the highly impressive music choices and implementation for Sackboy: A Big Adventure. They