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Pixel Melodies

"The Greatest Video Game Soundtracks"

Video game music is a world of its own. Its composers have drawn inspiration from great classical masters such as Beethoven and Wagner, while also echoing the styles of Erik Satie and Francis Poulenc. Why does the theme from Tetris fit its ever-accelerating gameplay so perfectly? What makes the music accompanying the dungeons in The Legend of Zelda so distinctive? Max Dozolme explores the stories, influences, and musical ideas behind some of the most iconic soundtracks in video game history.

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StatusReturning Series
Original NamePixel Melodies
First Air DateJune 18, 2026
Last Air DateJune 18, 2026
Seasons1
Episodes2
Episode Runtime 0min
LanguageFrench
Original LanguageFrench
Production CountriesFrance
Production CompaniesWalter FilmsARTE
Networksarte.tv
Zelda: Ocarina of Time
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Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Together with violinist Esther Abrami, Max Dozolme explores the classical influences hidden within the music of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. From Erik Satie and Francis Poulenc to Maurice Ravel, he reveals how composer Koji Kondo crafted the distinctive musical world of one of the most iconic franchises in video game history, blending classical inspiration into a timeless gaming soundtrack.

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