Table Of Content
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reddit.com/r/gamemusic
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My recent experience on r/gamemusic
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About r/gamemusic - Community & Members
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How to access r/gamemusic?
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Moderators of r/gamemusic
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Why should you follow r/gamemusic?
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Community Engagement
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Browsing & Playback
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Dedicated Rooms
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Release and Upcoming Albums
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Filter by flair
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Important rules you must know before joining r/gamemusic?
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Design
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Most Upvoted Content on this subreddit
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Most Upvoted Content 2020
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Conclusion
reddit.com/r/gamemusic
No one could have predicted that the gaming niche would have its own independent music space. Over fifty years ago, the music in video games had a different paradigm. They used more simple technology and didn't have the same output channels as today. However, because of the amazing progress in technology, there has been a complete shift in this area over the past fifty years - attributable to an increase in the number of output channels, improvements in sound quality, and the rise of DAWs.
In general, I believe that digital audio workstations can be an excellent tool for improving your productivity and creativity.
Digital audio workstations (DAWs) have completely turned the music industry on its head. You don't have to be a gamer to enjoy these tracks- there are plenty of amazing tracks that are just as good, if not better than iconic movie scores. One of my favorite tracks of all time is "Legends Never Die" from League of Legends 2017. I am growing fascinated with OSTs and licensed gaming music and as a keen reader of articles on human behavior, I've learned a lot about the role of music in games. Based upon my research and the journals I referred to, music does have a great impact in games, both positively and negatively. In general, I believe that DAWs can be an excellent tool for improving your productivity and creativity.
Today, we are going to review one of the most popular game music communities on the internet - r/gamemusic. On this platform, you will find amazing content uploaded by players, creators, composers, remixers, and other people involved in gaming.
My recent experience on r/gamemusic
I upvoted the latest post by TensionSpice, which was an Original score uploaded by him. The track was amazing and I wished more people could hear it. I even shared it on my social media profile.
About r/gamemusic - Community & Members
There is a subreddit for music lovers called r/gamemusic. It's a community for creators who love video game music and you can listen to or submit your own original work. If you're a nostalgic old retro gamer or an orchestral fan of modern video games, you'll love r/gamemusic. At the moment, it has 91,200 subscribers out of which 100-200 are active at any given time. This subreddit was created on March 31, 2010 and has developed into an amazing producer and listener-based community.
How to access r/gamemusic?
If you are not a Reddit user, you can go to reddit.com and create an account. Once you have an account, type "r/gamemusic" into the search bar and click on the button that says "Join." After entering your email address, you will then be able to follow subreddits, comment on posts, and even post anything on any of the subreddits.
Moderators of r/gamemusic
At the time of writing this review, I found five moderators on r/Videography: Psycosulu, NickTheNewbie, OpOrtsac, Seris, and Draskon.
Why should you follow r/gamemusic?
There is no lack of quality content on r/gamemusic. There are original scores, remixes and covers, Ost, playlists and various news posts on this subreddit. More than 100 posts are updated each day, with budding and experienced composers sharing great music on this platform. The creativity of the members of this community is underappreciated, mainly due to the lack of interaction. On average the top post of the day manages to surpass 50 upvotes. As for content variety, you'll find reviews, remixes, covers, OSTs, playlists, announcements and news posts on r/gamemusic. Even if you're slightly interested in gaming music, this subreddit will keep you hooked.
Community Engagement
Many people feel that r/gamemusic does not possess the best content when compared to other music subreddits. Despite this, the frequency of posts is excellent and many people interact with each post. The engagement rate - upvotes and comments - is not great, however the likes of r/anime and r/movies receive better user interaction. The average comment ratio on each post is lower than 2-5.
Browsing & Playback
A benefit of being a part of a small community such as r/gamemusic is that the browsing experience is usually great. Most of the scores that are shared on the platform are from YouTube, and thus you don't have to worry about playback issues. I streamed on this platform for nearly an hour, and I spent 80 MB listening to music tracks on this subreddit. If you have limited data, I would advise not to stream this sub using your internet connection.
Dedicated Rooms
I really enjoy the chat rooms on r/gamemusic â there are five different ones (General Chat, VGM: OST & Remix, Gaming, Any Music, and Advertise) with more than 100 members each. Based on which room you join, you can be sure that this subreddit is tailored to a larger audience with a preference for producers sharing their music. Joining a certain room will give you access to the most opportunities. Before I share any points about each room, I want to mention one important thing: there is no right or wrong way to join and participate in the chats!
1. I am removing self-advertising from this room in order to create a more welcoming space for all. Please use the other rooms for discussions. 517 Members
have already submitted their favorites!
Use this to share music from video games or to share your favorite remixes of VG music. 137 members have already submitted their favorites!
Gaming is a popular activity among adults. There are many different types of gaming, from handheld games to console games. This community is for people who want to discuss video games in general, including any pros and cons about them.
can't be wrong
Any music not specifically fitting into either of the other two categories will be placed here. 95 randomly chosen members can't be wrong.
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5. We would like to advertise: Plug your work here, whether you are making a video game, music, arts and crafts - 171 members.
Release and Upcoming Albums
The website has an impressive section on "Released and upcoming albums." As a game developer, this can be very useful to you. Under this section, you'll find recent releases such as Pixel Mixers - Donkey Kong Country Album, Overclocked Remix - Arcadia Legends, and Multiplayer 4:Rescue. New music is updated each week, and it's incredible for developers looking for a copyright-free sound.
Filter by flair
I love the filter by flair section on this sub. There are seven options - Discussion?, Original?, Remix/Cover?, OST?, Playlist?, Announcement?, and News?. Each of these options is self-explanatory, and when you're posting any content, you have to tag it using the flair. So, if you're sharing a Remixed track, make sure to post the link and add the ?Remix/Cover? flair. This allows the interested audience to engage with the post.
Important rules you must know before joining r/gamemusic?
1) No spamming or trolling.
2) No advertising your own music or podcast.
3) No personal attacks on other users.
4) No posting content that is offensive, derogatory, or inflammatory.
5) Keep discussions civil and respectful.
when advertising your product.
Too much self-promotion can be harmful to your product's reputation. Your target audience will perceive you as being too boastful, and they will likely disregard your product altogether. Keep your marketing strategies to a minimum and focus on delivering top-quality products instead.
is allowed on YouTube
YouTube reserves the right to not allow any other content on their platform, including video game music, if they deem it harmful or inappropriate.
from people you don't know can be risky, particularly if you're not using a secure browsing platform.
Using unsecured browsers to access music files from people you don't know can be risky. This is particularly true if you're not using a secure browsing platform.
for their posts.
Users should follow the correct title format for their posts. This includes using proper nouns, capitalizing titles and including a concise, keyword-rich description of the post.
or Attitude
We ask that all participants show respect and courtesy to each other. Comments that are abusive, mean-spirited, or offensive will not be tolerated.
Design
There are a lot of gaming-related posts in this subreddit.
Reddit has a standard interface with a unique logo and green cover, as well as various menus in the header section. There are five different options: ?Posts?, ?Radio Stations?, ?Composers?, ?Remixers?, and ?Subreddit Things?. If you're a game developer, composer, remixer, make sure to check the sidebar before you check the posts. There are many gaming-related posts in this subreddit.
Most Upvoted Content on this subreddit
and counting.
I am Hiroki Kikuta, the composer for the Secret of Mana series - 641 upvotes and counting.
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I recently realized that the bass riff in the menu music of Smash Ultimate has an insane bass line. After much searching, I found the one man brave enough to actually play it, and he only has 484 upvotes - 384 of which are from within the last 24 hours.
I met Nobuo Uematsu and it was definitely one of the top ten moments of my life! 454 people upvoted it.
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Hi, my name is Alexander Brandon and I am the composer of music for games such as Deus Ex, Unreal, Unreal Tournament, and more. I am here to answer any questions you may have about my work. Thanks for considering me!
Hello, my name is Ben Prunty and I am the composer for FTL: Advanced Edition and several upcoming games. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have!
Most Upvoted Content 2020
Many of the posts on this subreddit deserve upvotes. They provide valuable discussion and insight on a variety of topics, and they're always interesting to read.
and counting
2. I just received my favorite ost in the mail yesterday - 346 upvotes and counting.
I got an epic haul from Japan, and I wanted to share it with you. I got 288 upvotes!
4 years ago, I started working as a composer on an old laptop of my mom. Now, I am sitting in an actual studio with gear, and it feels amazing. Still, every morning I get goosebumps just thinking about it. So I had to share this. Be safe! - 286 upvotes
and counting
I have a large collection of Ost music for games I've played over the years.
Conclusion
Video games often have music that fits the genre of the game. This can be motivating and upbeat for games like PUBG, or more dramatic for games like Call of Duty. Regardless of the genre, there is likely to be amazing music waiting for you on r/gamemusic.
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