The Grammy Awards Adds Category For Video Game Scores
Video games have been home to some incredible tunes for decades now, but it seems that only in recent years are they finally getting the recognition they deserve. For example, video games will be showcased as part of the BBC’s summer Prom series later this year, with Kingdom Hearts, Shadow of the Colossus, and Dear Esther headlining the bill.
And another example comes courtesy of The Grammy Awards, which has just added a new category that honors video game soundtracks. The award is called the "best score soundtrack for video games and other interactive media," and it will be added to the categories awarded for the 65th Grammy Awards scheduled for next year.
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The Grammy’s best video game soundtrack award "recognizes excellence in score soundtrack albums comprised predominately of original scores and created specifically for, or as a companion to, a current video game or other interactive media released within the qualification period."
Other awards recently added include songwriter of the year (non-performing, non-producing), best alternative music performance, best Americana performance, and best spoken word poetry album.
"We're so excited to honor these diverse communities of music creators through the newly established awards and amendments, and to continue cultivating an environment that inspires change, progress and collaboration," said Harvey Mason jr., CEO of the Recording Academy. "The Academy's top priority is to effectively represent the music people that we serve, and each year, that entails listening to our members and ensuring our rules and guidelines reflect our ever-evolving industry."
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