Video Games and Music

Philharmonie de Paris, 221 Av. Jean Jaurès

For the first time, an exhibition traces the fascinating history of the bonds between music and video games, from the 8-bit era to symphony orchestras. In half a century, video game music has emerged as a global phenomenon. It has become part of the life paths of several generations, accompanying both intimate stories and collective adventures. Long limited to a few functional beeps, video game music — or VGM for “Video Game Music” — has grown with technology, becoming a fertile, demanding and inventive creative field. It evokes the imagination of games…