Ep 16: The (Inevitable) Interview with Grant Kirkhope (Banjo Kazooie, Goldeneye 007)

Grant Kirkhope is a man who needs no introduction. He’s the talented composer behind some of the most beloved classics on the N64 like Banjo Kazooie, Banjo Tooie, Goldeneye 007, and Perfect Dark.

Grant Kirkhope is a man who needs no introduction. He’s the talented composer behind some of the most beloved classics on the N64 like Banjo Kazooie, Banjo Tooie, Goldeneye 007, and Perfect Dark.

He’s also composed for several modern games including Kingdom of Amalur, Yooka-Laylee, and Viva Pinata.

We talked about his work at Rare, the pros, and cons of working as a freelancer vs. full-time, and some practical tips for crafting melodies.

He also shares a hilarious story about meeting Shigeru Miyamoto which had me cracking up.

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