Interview: How Astro's Playroom Composer Kenny Young Built a Soundtrack on PlayStation's Legacy
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Shortly after PlayStation 5’s launch, we had the amazing opportunity to talk with Kenny Young, composer on the absolutely brilliant Astro’s Playroom (as well as Astro’s previous adventure, Astro Bot Rescue Mission). Join us as we talk about navigating the legacy of PlayStation and its music, the design process behind the catchiest song of 2020, and how the soundtrack ended up being heavily influenced by... Second World War military technology?
Push Square: How fun was it being able to mess around with
so much PlayStation history in place? How did it impact the score you made for the game? A lot of iconic sounds, such as the PS1 boot music, pop up in the experience. How was working both around and with that?