Soundtracking Astro Bot

US Kenny Young's compositions for hit Playstation series      20/03/26

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/ 

About the author [midierror]: midierror is co-founder of Potato Audio, he makes nifty Max For Live devices, award-winning Sample Packs and hosts the 'midierror meets...' interview series speaking with all kinds of people working in sound & music. 


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