Animal crossing new leaf music composer
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JAMES PARKINSON: Scruffy has spent a lot of time analysing Animal Crossing music because he actually composed his own original Animal Crossing inspired soundtrack. And I put all of those together to create educational videos. SCRUFFY: I'm a YouTube educator, and a composer, and a 3D artist. JAMES PARKINSON: This is Scruffy, from the YouTube channel of the same name. So a lot of these sounds are not only played on a MIDI keyboard, an electronic keyboard, but they sound a little more electronic, deliberately. So you really have to cut down on which sounds you use in order to fit all of that on the disc. There are nearly 500 sound effects at least. And there are nearly 200 songs in the original Animal Crossing. But you can't just record live instruments on the GameCube because that would be a huge sound file.
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Because we really resonate with acoustic sounds, they sound relaxing, in a way. SCRUFFY: So in the first game, Animal Crossing for the GameCube, Kazumi Totaka said that the music is meant to sound electronic, but played in a way that sounds acoustic. While some of the development team has changed over the years, composer Kazumi Totaka has been the sound director on most of them, resulting in a consistent approach to the music. For example, Wild World is set in a small town, while New Horizons takes place on a deserted island. JAMES PARKINSON: Animal Crossing debuted in 2001 on the GameCube, and there’s since been four subsequent titles in the main series, plus a few spin-offs. From Lawson Media, this is Gameplay, stories about video games and the virtual worlds that power culture and community. But much of the charm of Animal Crossing comes from its music. JAMES PARKINSON: Central to the game’s success are its extensive customisation options and social features. New Horizons became the second best-selling game on the Nintendo Switch, with over 30 million copies sold. For so many players, it was a comforting escape, and a relaxing way to connect with friends. As many places around the world went into lockdowns and the future was filled with uncertainty, a new Animal Crossing game had arrived at the perfect time.
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JAMES PARKINSON: In March of 2020, the release of New Horizons, the latest title in the series, coincided with the beginning of the pandemic. Its gameplay is open-ended, and the worst thing that can happen is getting stung by a wasp. Fans love the series for its colourful, cute art style and totally relaxed vibe, because Animal Crossing is all about living your best life. You spend your time decorating your home, catching bugs, fishing and crafting. The social simulator game sees you play as a human character that lives in a town with anthropomorphic animals. JAMES PARKINSON: Animal Crossing is one of the most beloved Nintendo franchises. In this episode, composer and YouTube educator Scruffy breaks down the music behind the hit series. But much of the charm of Animal Crossing comes from its delightful music. Central to the game’s success are its extensive customisation options and social features. The social simulator game is all about living your best life, and fans love the series for its colourful, cute art style and relaxed vibe. Animal Crossing is one of the most beloved Nintendo franchises.