As part of The Sound of Story:An Exploration of Sound and Music in Games, David Housden discusseshis journey from playing in a garage rock band to working in games.

Award-winning, BAFTA nominated composer David Housden is best known for his collaborations with visionary game developer Mike Bithell, including on his latest opus ‘Volume’, a sci-fi re-imagining of the Robin Hood mythology. Housden creates melodic, original music scores that illuminate imaginary worlds with real emotion and immersion, and was instrumental in helping to bring to life 2D shapes with character and personality on Bithell’s indie hit ‘Thomas Was Alone’. Other projects include Bossa Studio’s BAFTA award-winning ‘Monstermind’ and Sony’s virtual world, ‘PlayStation Home’.

At The Sound of Story, David Housden will discuss his approach to composing, the interactive nature of music, and his journey from playing in a garage rock band to working in games.

Selected clients & credits: Bossa Studio / PlayStation Home / Thomas was Alone / Volume / Monstermind