Video Games and Music

Philharmonie de Paris, 221 Av. Jean Jaurès

For the first time, an exhibition traces the fascinating history of the links between music and video games, from the 8-bit era to symphonic orchestras. In half a century, video game music has established itself as a global phenomenon. Embedded in the life paths of several generations, it accompanies both intimate stories and collective adventures. For a long time limited to a few functional beeps, video game music – or VGM for “Video Game Music” – grew with technology, becoming a fertile, demanding and inventive creative field. It calls forth the orc…