Ryan Smith

Pixelated Harmony: The Voices Behind Video Game Music

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Get ready to level up your podcast playlist with Pixelated Harmony: The Voices Behind Video Game Music! Join me as I dive into the melodies that shaped our favorite games and meet the masterminds behind the music. Each month, I'll interview iconic composers, sound engineers, and everyone in-between who turned pixels into unforgettable soundscapes. From classic 8-bit anthems to epic orchestral scores, discover how video game music comes to life. Subscribe now to Pixelated Harmony – where gaming and music collide!

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Ryan Smith

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Pixelated Harmony: The Voices Behind Video Game Music - Megan McDuffee Video 01.02.2026 45:09

We're back!  After missing the last couple of months, I'm excited to bring Pixelated Harmony back!  Kicking off our 2026 lineup, I'm joined by  award-winning composer, music producer, and recording artist Megan McDuffee. Megan's work can be heard and seen across video games, trailers, tv and film. Megan has been instrumental in crafting the sounds and music for the modern day Atari...

Pixelated Harmony - Tom Salta Video 03.10.2025 53:08

In this month's episode of Pixelated Harmony: The Voices Behind Video Game Music, it's spooky season and I wanted to sit down with someone that I knew was no stranger to bringing terrifying games to life with music.  My guest this week is none other than Tom Salta, Artist, Composer and Producer for some  little title you may have heard of like Halo, Killer Instinct, PUBG, Wolfenstein: Yo...

Pixelated Harmony Ep 3 - Marty O'Donnell Video 03.09.2025 1:15:23

In this episode of Pixelated Harmony I sit down with legendary composer Marty O'Donnell who helped to shape the iconic sounds and music of Halo and Destiny, we talk about the work he did after Bungie and his new found political calling. Website: martyforcongress.com | Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@themartyodonnell | Twitter: https://x.com/MartyTheElder Pixelated Harmony Youtube: https://youtub...

Pixelated Harmony Ep 2 - Frank Klepacki Video 04.08.2025 46:59

In this month's episode of Pixelated Harmony: The Voices Behind Video Game Music, I sit down with legendary composer, Frank Klepacki.  Frank is known for his heavy hitting rift in Command and Conquer, Star Wars Empire at War and a ton more!  Frank has been creating video game music since the NES!  Frank stays busy by touring with The Family Stone and his band The Tiberian Sons. &nbs...

Pixelated Harmony Ep 1 - Chase Bethea Video 01.07.2025 41:29

In the inaugural episode of Pixelated Harmony: The Voices Behind Video Game Music, I sit down with multi-award winning video game composer, game developer Chase Bethea.  A Las Vegas local with over a decade of experience, we talk about Chase's start in music, some of the games that he has worked on,  awards that he has won and future plans.  Make sure to check out everything that Ch...

Pixelated Harmony Teaser Video 26.06.2025 0:50

Welcome to Pixelated Harmony: The Voices Behind Video Game Music.  Once a month I sit down with composers, sound designers, and creative voices behind the beats that have shaped generations through video games.  Whether you're a gamer, a music lover, or just love a great story... This podcast is for you!  Subscribe now where ever you get your podcasts or our youtube channel, https:/...