Essential VGM is something I've wanted to do for a very long time but never had the patience, motivation or outlet to do so. The aim is to pick out the best video game tunes from as diverse a range as possible and showcase them via CGN and YouTube. The reasoning for this is because in spite of big name composers like Hans Zimmer, Harry Gregson-Williams and Clint Mansell getting involved in scoring video game soundtracks, the medium isn't treated as seriously as it should be and this is something we think should be remedied.
First to be showcased is Act On Instinct by the remarkable Frank Klepacki, composer of the Dune, Command & Conquer and Red Alert series. Even gamers who are unfamiliar with his work will almost definitely be able to recognise the opening chords of Hell March. The C&C/Red Alert series remains to be one of the greatest RTS titles of all time and a contributing factor to such accolades is the sheer industrial ferocity of the accompanying music, a sound that has yet to be matched or reproduced on almost every level.
Klepacki also has a reasonably successful solo career, and nearly unpredictably, his music has been featured as the intro music of several fighters on the UFC's The Ultimate Fighter franchise. Due to the calibre of his soundtracks, its highly likely more of his music will be featured in this segment down the line, however, the rationale for choosing this track was because not only do I think its an amazing and contemporary track but it also sparked the beginning of one of the greatest brands of all time.
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