• 458: Allister Brimble: The Maestro Behind Alien Breed, Driver, and Project X - The Retro Hour EP458

  • Dec 6 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 39 mins
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458: Allister Brimble: The Maestro Behind Alien Breed, Driver, and Project X - The Retro Hour EP458

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  • We have a long overdue catch up with video game music legend Allister Brimble to discuss his illustrious career, from his early days composing for the Amiga to his recent work on the officially endorsed reboot of Team 17’s classic, Project-X. Discover the stories behind iconic soundtracks for games like Alien Breed and RollerCoaster Tycoon, and gain insight into Brimble’s creative process, his experiences with industry giants like Codemasters and Disney, and his thoughts on the evolution of game music from the 1980s to today.

    Contents:

    00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
    44:27 - Allister Brimble Interview

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