Episode 3: Sensational Symphonies with Kevin VanOrd

Kevin VanOrd, Senior Editor of GameSpot and musical aficionado, pays a visit to Train Station at 8 for the express purpose of chatting about orchestral video game music. Nigh countless soundtracks are recalled and discussed with relish-- and speaking of relish, this episode dips into Kevin's dinnertime, proving his dedication to the arts (and multitasking skills) once and for all.

Kevin VanOrd, Senior Editor of GameSpot and musical aficionado, pays a visit to Train Station at 8 for the express purpose of chatting about orchestral video game music. Nigh countless soundtracks are recalled and discussed with relish-- and speaking of relish, this episode dips into Kevin's dinnertime, proving his dedication to the arts (and multitasking skills) once and for all.

If you still can't seem to get enough VanOrd in your life, follow him on Twitter or listen in on his (often musical) podcast GameSpot GamePlay!

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The 8 Questions:

1: What have you been listening to?
2: Who are some of your favorite orchestral composers?
3: Have you been surprised to hear an orchestra in a game?
4: Have you run across a game soundtrack that feels held back without a full orchestra?
5: Have you felt an orchestra in a game was unnecessary?
6: What orchestrated soundtracks affect your emotions the most?
7: What are some favorite orchestrations we haven't had a chance to talk about?
8: What have you been working on?

Stuff we talked about:

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Music used in this episode:

KK Podcasting (Train Station at 8 Theme) - Bryan KellyFinlandia - Jean SibeliusInto Free - B'zFishing Hole - Zelda ReorchestratedDrumbeat of the Dunmer - Jeremy SouleFar Horizons - Jeremy SouleDecisive Souls - Eminence Symphony OrchestraTo the Ancient Land - Koh OtaniNilin the Memory Hunter - Olivier DeriviereAsphalt and Ablution - Martin O'Donnel, Michael SalvatoriCourse Clear - Koji KondoMessage From Nightopia - Naofumi HatayaNiGHTS: Journey of Dreams - Tomoya OhtaniDive Into the Mellow ...for Aquatic Mine - Tomoya Ohtani, Hunnid-PCivilization (Bongo, Bongo, Bongo) - The Andrews Sisters, Danny KayeWhat Remains - Inon ZurTempest's Wake - Glenn StaffordSeascape - Morten SørlieSnow in Summer - Square Enix Music