Inon Zur talks about the soundtrack and being "inspired by space itself."
November 21, 2023
[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]
Inon Zur :
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2ND 2023 @ 2PM
GAMING STAGE, WEST HALL
LOS ANGELES CONVENTION CENTER
Featuring EMMY award-winner and three-time BAFTA-nominated composer Inon Zur (Starfield, Fallout) in discussion with Classical California KUSC presenter Jennifer Miller Hammel (Arcade, The Morning Show).
Co-hosted and sponsored by BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) with an introduction by Tracy McKnight, Vice President of Creative – Film, TV & Visual Media.
Inspired by space itself, Bethesda Game Studios and composer Inon Zur collaborated on bringing Starfield’s universe to life with music. From the moment the game starts with the main theme, “Into the Starfield,” to the closing notes of "A Home in the Galaxy," Starfield’s score embodies the notion of exploration, mystery and the wonder of space. Join Inon Zur in this special discussion and behind-the-scenes look at the composing process of “2023’s Best Video Game Score” (New Musical Express) described as an “An instant classic” (The Guardian) and “One of the best sci-fi scores ever created.” (NME)
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About Inon Zur
EMMY award-winner and three-time BAFTA-nominated composer Inon Zur is recognized as one of the most innovative and successful composers in the media industry today, internationally renowned for his emotionally dynamic original music scores for blockbuster video game franchises including FALLOUT, DRAGON AGE, PRINCE OF PERSIA, THE ELDER SCROLLS and the new sci-fi epic, STARFIELD. Hailed as “One of the best sci-fi scores ever created” (New Musical Express), Zur’s latest opus, STARFIELD, is the first new universe in over 25 years from Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of THE ELDER SCROLLS and FALLOUT series. Set hundreds of years in our future, STARFIELD is an epic about hope, our shared humanity, and answering our greatest mystery.
About Jennifer Miller Hammel
Jennifer Miller Hammel has been performing professionally as a vocalist, recording artist, and voice-over talent for over 20 years. Career highlights include Gounod's Faust (Marguerite), Ragtime (Mother), Songs for a New World (Woman #1), and soprano soloist in Carmina Burana. She can be heard on the soundtracks to Riot Games’ League of Legends and was the featured vocal soloist in the 2016 animated film Nerdland, while also providing backup vocals on Dream Theater’s album The Astonishing. In her role at Classical California, she can be heard weekdays 6-10am as the morning host on LA’s 91.5 FM Classical KUSC and is the host and producer of the nationally syndicated Opera Show, LA Opera On-Air broadcast series, and Classical California’s on demand video game music stream called Arcade, a project hailed by the New York Times to “dispel preconceptions about classical music and video game soundtracks.” She is the host of POPeracast, the podcast for Southern California’s Pacific Opera Project, and a frequent collaborator with the Los Angeles Master Chorale for their “Listen Up!” pre-concert lecture and interview series. When not sharing a cup of coffee and fascinating musical stories on the radio, she can be found behind a game controller or exploring the beautiful central coast of California with her husband David.
About Classical California KUSC
Classical California is the most-listened-to network of classical music radio stations in America serving more than 800,000 listeners each week. KUSC, located in downtown Los Angeles, serves communities throughout Southern California and is broadcast on 91.5FM in Los Angeles and Orange County, 88.5FM in Palm Springs, 91.1FM in Thousand Oaks, 93.7FM in Santa Barbara and 99.7FM San Luis Obispo. KDFC, located in downtown San Francisco, serves the Bay area and other communities in Northern California, and is broadcast on 90.3FM in San Francisco, 104.9FM in San Jose, 89.9FM in Napa Wine Country, 103.9FM in Monterey and 92.5FM in Ukiah. Listeners can also hear these stations streaming at kusc.org, kdfc.com, and on their smartphone apps. Classical California also offers a variety of digital content and community events. Classical California’s mission is to make a positive impact on individuals and communities by championing the power of classical music and is a broadcast service of the University of Southern California.
About BMI
Celebrating over 80 years of service to songwriters, composers, music publishers and businesses, Broadcast Music, Inc.® (BMI®) is a global leader in music rights management, serving as an advocate for the value of music. BMI represents the public performance rights in over 22.4 million musical works created and owned by more than 1.4 million songwriters, composers, and music publishers. The Company negotiates music license agreements and distributes the fees it generates as royalties to its affiliated writers and publishers when their songs are performed in public. In 1939, BMI created a groundbreaking open-door policy becoming the only performing rights organization to welcome and represent the creators of blues, jazz, country, and American roots music. Today, the musical compositions in BMI’s repertoire, from chart toppers to perennial favorites, span all genres of music and are consistently among the most-performed hits of the year. For additional information and the latest BMI news, visit bmi.com, follow us on X and Instagram @BMI or stay connected through Broadcast Music, Inc.‘s Facebook page. Sign up for BMI’s The Weekly™ and receive our e-newsletter every week to stay up to date on all things music.
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