Table Of Content
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reddit.com/r/gamemusic
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My recent experience on r/gamemusic
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About r/gamemusic - Community & Members
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How to access r/gamemusic?
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Moderators of r/gamemusic
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Why should you follow r/gamemusic?
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Community Engagement
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Browsing & Playback
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Dedicated Rooms
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Release and Upcoming Albums
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Filter by flair
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Important rules you must know before joining r/gamemusic?
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Design
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Most Upvoted Content on this subreddit
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Most Upvoted Content 2020
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Conclusion
reddit.com/r/gamemusic
No one could have predicted that there would be an independent music space for video games. It's been over 50 years and the music in video games has evolved drastically. From 1972 to 2020, there has been a complete shift in paradigm, which can be accredited to the amazing technology. The progress is a result of an increase in the number of output channels, improvements in the quality of sound, and the rise of DAWs.
Digital Audio Workstations have revolutionized the audio industry. And not only are they great for gamers, many of these tracks are just as good, if not better, than iconic movie scores. One of my favorite tracks of all time is "Legends Never Die" from League of Legends 2017. I am fascinated with what OSTs can bring to a game and licensed gaming music in particular. Based on my research and journals I consulted, I believe that music has a great impact on our moods in games.
Today, we are going to review one of the most popular online communities for game music - r/gamemusic. On this platform, you will find amazing content uploaded by players, creators, composers, remixers, and other people involved in gaming.
My recent experience on r/gamemusic
I upvoted the most recent post by user TensionSpice which was an Original score for a game called Gunslingers of the wasteland vs. The Zombies from Mars. I was surprised to see that this post had two upvotes and no comments at all, though it was posted 24 hours ago. The track was amazing, and I would have loved to see more people hear it. I even shared it on my social profile.
About r/gamemusic - Community & Members
The subreddit r/gamemusic is a community for creators who love video game music. Members can listen to and submit to new or old original game scores. If you love nostalgic old retro video game music or modern-day orchestral scores, you'll love r/gamemusic! The community has 91,200 members, out of which 100-200 members are online at any given time. This subreddit was created on March 31, 2010, and has since developed into an amazing producer and listener-based community.
How to access r/gamemusic?
If you are not already a Reddit member, you will need to create an account and confirm your email address before joining the gaming music subreddit. Once you have done so, you will be able to follow subreddits, comment on posts, and even post anything on any of the subreddits.
Moderators of r/gamemusic
At the time of writing this review, five moderators were present on r/Videography - ?psycosulu,? ?NickTheNewbie,? ?OpOrtsac,? ?Seris,? and ?Draskon.?
Why should you follow r/gamemusic?
There is no lack of quality content on r/gamemusic. There are original scores, remixes/covers, ost tracks, playlists, and various news items on this subreddit. More than 100 posts are updated each day. There are budding composers as well as experienced musicians who share great music on this platform. The creativity of the members of this community is underappreciated, mainly due to a lack of interaction. On average, the top post of the day manages to surpass 50 upvotes. As for the content variety, you'll find reviews, remixes/covers, OSTs, playlists, announcements, news items, and much more. Even if you're slightly interested in gaming music, this subreddit will keep you hooked.
Community Engagement
Though r/gamemusic may not be the most active community, it does have high-quality content. The frequency of posts is excellent, but few people interact with each post. The engagement rate - upvotes and comments - is not good. Even some of the more popular subreddits like r/anime and r/movies attract better user interaction than r/gamemusic. The average comment ratio on each post is only 2-5.
Browsing & Playback
A benefit of being a part of a small community such as r/gamemusic is that it provides a great browsing experience. The majority of the scores that are shared on the platform come from YouTube, and so there are generally no playback issues. I streamed on this platform for nearly an hour, and I used 80 MB of my data listening to music tracks on this subreddit. If you have limited data, I would advise not to stream this sub using your internet connection.
Dedicated Rooms
A particular aspect that I liked a lot about the chatroom on r/gamemusic was the variety of chat rooms- General Chat, VGM: OST & Remix, Gaming, Any Music, and Advertise. There were more than 100 members in each community. Based upon these rooms, it was clear that this sub catered to a larger audience with preference to producers looking to share their music. By being a part of a certain room, you would be able to make the most of the opportunities that came your way. Before moving ahead, I would like to share certain points about each room.
2. Please use the other rooms for Self-advertising; General Chat is for general chat.
1. In order to keep our rooms clean and orderly, self-promotion will be temporarily removed. We ask that you please use the other rooms for this purpose. General chat is intended for more general discussions.
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Please use this thread to share music from video games or your favorite remixes of VG music. 137 members here!
This is a discussion forum for all things gaming: discuss video games in general, game systems, genres, and more.
If it's not a VG OST or Remixes, it goes here - 95 members.
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Plug your work here, whether you're making a video game, music, arts and crafts, or anything else. 171 Members are here to help.
Release and Upcoming Albums
Another impressive section of the website is the "Released and upcoming albums." As a game developer, this information will help you a lot. Under this section, you'll find various recent releases, such as Pixel Mixers - Donkey Kong Country Album, Overclocked Remix - Arcadia Legends, and Multiplayer 4:Rescue. New music is updated each week, and it's incredible for developers looking for copyright-free sound.
Filter by flair
The filter by flair section on this sub is a great way to find content that interests you. There are seven options, ?Discussion?, ?Original?, ?Remix/Cover?, ?OST?, ?Playlist?, ?Announcement?, and ?News?. Each of these options is self-explanatory, and when you post any content, you have to tag it using the flair. So, if you're sharing a remix track, make sure to post the link and add the "Remix/Cover" flair. This allows the interested audience to engage with the post.
Important rules you must know before joining r/gamemusic?
Before you join r/gamemusic, there are five rules as set by the mods that everyone participating in the community must follow.
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Avoid making yourselves too visible to the public.
is allowed on the website.
Violation of this rule will result in a ban from the website.
from other students are not allowed.
It is not permissible for students to link to files that are available for download from other students or to request music files from other students.
when filing reports
Users should follow the correct title format when filing reports.
We ask that all comments be respectful and without abusive language.
Design
Reddit has a standard interface with a distinctive logo and a green cover, as well as various menus in the header section. There are five different options-Posts?, Radio Stations?, Composers?, Remixers?, and Subreddit Things?. If you're a game developer, composer, or remixer, be sure to check the sidebar before you check the posts.
Most Upvoted Content on this subreddit
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I am Hiroki Kikuta, the composer for the Secret of Mana series. I have received 641 upvotes on this account.
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I recently observed that the menu music for the smash ultimate video game has an insane bass riff in the background. After thorough research, I eventually discovered one man who was willing to play it - and he has only views and upvotes totaling 1,500.
Met Nobuo Uematsu, undoubtedly one of the top ten moments of my life. 454 upvotes indicates that this was indeed a memorable occasion.
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I am Alexander Brandon, the musician who composed music for Deus Ex, Unreal, Unreal Tournament, and more. I am here to answer your question - having received 439 upvotes!
, please?
I am Ben Prunty, the composer for FTL and FTL: Advanced Edition, as well as several upcoming games. Please upvote my question if you are interested in speaking with me.
Most Upvoted Content 2020
The votes indicate that they deserve it.
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Yesterday, I received my favorite OST. It has 346 upvotes.
and 147 likes
I hope this is allowed here, because I got an amazing haul from Japan and I wanted to share it with everyone! It has received 288 upvotes and 147 likes.
4 years ago, I began working as a composer on an old laptop of my mom. Now, I'm sitting in an actual studio with gear, and it's such a relief to me that I always dreamed of. It still gives me goosebumps every morning. I had to share this with you all. Be careful! - 286 upvotes
and counting.
I have the original soundtracks for almost every game I've ever played - 274 upvotes and counting.
Conclusion
Music in video games is designed to match the game genre. Most game genres have motivating, upbeat music, whereas others have orchestral symphonies, spooky tunes, and dramatic pads. Everything depends upon the genre; if you are playing PUBG, the intro music by Tom Salta has given it an amazing motivational score that fits the theme of the game. If you enjoy that, I am sure there is plenty of amazing music that awaits you on r/gamemusic.
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