The Astro Bot series of games are some of the best modern experiences in VR and on screen. Here we have a conversation with Kenny C M Young, who composed the excellent music for Astro Bot (and many others - see below), with some details on how he approaches making music work with a game while it's in development, and how the music elevates the experience for players. Here's the complete OST from Astro Bot on the PS5:
And a track from Astro Bot Rescue Mission:
Here are his most recent works, taken from Wikipedia:
| Game | Year | Platform | Developer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astro Bot | 2024 | PlayStation 5 | Team Asobi |
| Astro's Playroom | 2020 | PlayStation 5 | Team Asobi |
| Knights and Bikes | 2019 | PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows | Foam Sword |
| Astro Bot Rescue Mission | 2018 | PlayStation VR | Team Asobi |
| WonderWorlds | 2017 | iOS | Glowmade |
| Tethered | 2016 | PlayStation VR, Oculus Rift, HTC Vive | Secret Sorcery |
| Tearaway Unfolded | 2015 | PlayStation 4 | Media Molecule |
| LittleBigPlanet 3 | 2014 | PlayStation 3, 4 | Sumo Digital |
| Run Sackboy! Run! | 2014 | iOS, Android, PlayStation Vita | Firesprite |
| Tearaway | 2013 | PlayStation Vita | Media Molecule |
There are numerous interviews with Kenny, including this one I did at his home (also on Soundcloud) 8 years ago:
More from https://www.kennyyoung.com/