Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord, a 3D remake of the seminal 1981 RPG, has been awarded the Grammy for Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media. Composer Winifred Phillips accepted the prestigious award, expressing gratitude to Digital Eclipse and the audience for their belief in and recognition of video game music. She highlighted the unique collaborative nature of composing for interactive media, emphasizing the connection between composer and player.
Phillips' victory was a significant achievement, surpassing nominations from prominent composers including Wilbert Roget II (Star Wars Outlaws), John Paesano (Marvel's Spider-Man 2), Bear McCreary (God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla), and Pinar Toprak (Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora). In a post-ceremony interview, Phillips expressed her surprise and deep respect for her fellow nominees, calling the recognition a career highlight.
She further elaborated on the distinctive challenges and rewards of composing for video games, describing the process as a collaboration with players, creating music that dynamically responds to their choices and adventures within the game's narrative.
Phillips joins a distinguished list of previous winners, including Stephanie Economou (Assassin's Creed Valhalla) and Stephen Barton and Gordy Haab (Star Wars Jedi: Survivor). This Grammy win builds upon the legacy of Christopher Tin's "Baba Yetu" (Civilization 4), the first video game music to win a Grammy in 2011. Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord's win marks a significant milestone for the recognition of video game music as a distinct and valued art form.
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