Video Game Music

Game music is an essential part of the whole gaming experience. In some games, soundtracks may not be that famous, but games would probably be boring without music. How do you feel when your gaming hero arrives at the boss level while the game motivates you with awesome music?

• What is game music?
• What is the best music for a video game?
• What genre is video game music?
• Do I need a video game music composer?
• How to Choose Music for my Video Game?
• Where can I download free game music?
• Where can I buy video game music?
• How can I use royalty free game music?

What is game music?

Game music is sound, tunes, and melodies composing a video game's audio. It may be called by different names or simply referred to as background music (BGM). The game action music is an in-game sound effect played during a level or scene. Game menu music is also known as mute point theme, a background tune that plays when the player isn't interacting with anything else. Game intro music is usually played at the beginning of the game or during the title screen.

What is the best music for a video game?

The best music for a video game is that which creates and sustains the appropriate mood for the gaming environment. Video games take a wide range of genres, and different moods are suitable for each and various locations within each game world. Music has been used in video games since 1972 when it was first added to "Spacewar!". The best music for games should provide an enjoyable listening experience while tying in with the gaming action. For example, tracks at level entrances or during boss fights may be designed to keep adrenaline pumping and the player's pulse racing.

What genre is video game music?

Video game music genres vary widely. It all depends on the type of video game you're playing. The style and genre of game music can change from one to another – from acoustic and light classical music to electronic and hard rock.

Do I need a video game music composer?

A game music composer is a musician who a game developer or company hires to create soundtracks for their video games. You can hire a game music composer to increase your video game music sales. You will need to work with the composer to set the game's tone, mood, and general musical direction. Typical budgets start from $100 up to $5-10k. Using royalty free game music is a more affordable option and works perfectly for beginners.

How to Choose Music for my Video Game?

If you're a game developer, chances are you need to find the right music to bring life to your game. It would be best if you had high-quality music that is affordable, easy to buy, and unlimited to use. Here are three tips to help you select background music and keep your project under budget.

Tip #1: Match the music to the tone of your game

Choose music that propels the game plot and mood you want your users to be in. Here are some genres that will help you achieve this:

Casual game music

You may use acoustic/easy listening and light classical music to set a tone for your casual game.

Epic Battle Music Themes

The battle music is intense, bombastic, and dynamic, from war battles to combatant fights.

Car Chase Games music

Music for high-speed chases and crashes should be exciting and fast-paced.

Neo-Chiptune music

The lo-fi quality and quirky, nostalgic appeal of Classic 8-bit arcade sounds attract gamers and developers alike.

Tip #2: Analyze the sound effects and timing

How a player reacts in a game directly affects the soundtrack, so the length of the music segment will vary according to the scene. Creating musical blocks with an intro, loop, transition, stinger, and tag is easy to do — use the Longoloops feature to choose desired lengths.

Tip #3: Integrate into your video game

Where can I download free game music?

You can download free music for your game at Free music page.

Where can I buy video game music?

Discover and listen to music on the music player above to find, buy and download royalty-free game music from your video game. Download loop version or full-length tracks in mp3 / wav file formats.

How can I use royalty free game music?

You can use royalty free game music by Melody Loops in your games, trailers, and intros. You can publish your game in the App Store / Play market and other platforms.