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Watch/Hear How 8-Bit Sound Flourished In Episode 2 Of RBMA's 'Diggin' In The Carts'
Watch/Hear How 8-Bit Sound Flourished In Episode 2 Of RBMA's 'Diggin' In The Carts'

Game On: Flying Lotus, Just Blaze + More Discuss The Influence Of Video Game Music In Upcoming RBMA Mini-Doc [Trailer]

Watch/Hear How 8-Bit Sound Flourished In Episode 2 Of RBMA's 'Diggin' In The Carts'

For any of us that grew up spending hours plugged in to those grey or black boxes plunked under our tuners, the one thing we always recall is the 8-bit symphonies that accompanied our coin-collecting and sword-swinging exploits. It should come to little or no surprise that in the music nerd-conquered music industry, some (really most) of those innovators spent just as much time on the sticks as you did. A new RBMA mini-doc is poised to feature some OKP favorites speaking to the depth and influence of those synth-soaked scores, tapping the likes of Flying Lotus, Thundercat, Just Blaze, Havoc, Oh No, J Rocc and so many more sonic-smiths.

The doc will reveal and explore the names and legacies of the composers of those foundational childhood gaming experiences, shining a light on to a group of Japanese pioneers, whose contributions have remained in the neon-tinged shadows of our favorite titles. That is of course, until now. You can watch a short teaser for the aptly titled Diggin' In The Carts piece below. Stay tuned for the full drop on September 4th. In the words of the mighty Wayne Campbell: "game on."