The Sound of Playing: A Study into the Music and Culture of Chiptunes
@inproceedings{Yabsley2007TheSO, title={The Sound of Playing: A Study into the Music and Culture of Chiptunes}, author={A Yabsley}, year={2007} }
The sound made by early videogame consoles has become synonymous with representing the sound of playing all electronic games. A musical movement called, Chiptunes, is embracing these sounds and reinterpreting them for self-expression. In recent years there has been resurgence in the popularity of this music, through the accessibility of creative software and the proliferation of online communities. However, the literature surrounding this topic is predominantly journalistic and therefore lacks…
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