Gavin Dunne is the musician behind “Miracle of Sound”, the Escapist music video show that features songs based upon video games and movies. Dunne has created songs based on Halo, Borderlands, Assassin’s Creed, and many more!
Leave your questions about music, video games, and anything else in the comment section, and then tune in Saturday, 10:00 AM PST, 1:00 PM EST, 6:00 PM GMT to see what he has to say!
How do you choose which games get songs? Do you just take the biggest game that came out in that month and make a song of it, or is personal feeling on the game a factor aswell?
I love how many of your songs, such as “Breaking Down the Borders,” seem to stay true to the musical aesthetic of the games or movies that inspire them. How important is it for you to do this when creating them?
How long does it take to write one song? What is the hardest and the most easiest part?
Gav, what are your feelings on auto-tune?
What is your opinion on erotic Star Trek fanfiction?
Simple question: Desert Bus song?
Gavin, Has there ever been a song which you said “I just cant do that?”
What would the style/title of a desert bus based song be? Also, will you write a desert bus song?
It’s been brought up before (on Youtube I think), but are there any new feelings on instrumental only, karaoke versions of your music?
Hey Dr. Gavin! First of: You are awesome and Rise is actually one of my favorite songs ever. Now for the question(s): Are you going to make retrospective songs or are you going to keep to current games/films? What I’m really asking is if there ever will be a Firefly song? 😀
Much love, your fan Jesper
What would you love to write the soundtrack for? (Game, Movie, Series, etc.)
While most of your songs tend to match the movie or videogame which is the subject of them in terms of tone, theme, and general feel, some are deliberately different in these respects. What’s your method in choosing how to approach a particular song, and how do you figure out what to write for it?
Gavin,
Personally I loved your instrumental tribute to Mass Effect 3 (The Crucible) I was wondering will we ever get any more of those instrumental music? Not that I don’t like your singing voice, I would just love another song like Crucible is all.
Dear Dr. Music Mang
1) What song took the longest?
2) What is your favourite piece of musical equipment you own?
3) Do you have a favourite song, both your own music and others.
Cheers dude 😀
I loved your Skyfall song. It had great motifs to some great Bond themes. How would you feel to write the next Bond film theme?
Hey Gavin! Any release date for another album (Level 3?) because it is very tempting to buy the singles… And is there a chance for another CD? Love your work and keep it up 😀
What is your favourite Iron Maiden song & album?
Hi Dr. Gavin!
One of the things I love about your music is how you utilize many different genres and styles. Is there a genre/style that’s your favourite and/or the most fun to write?
Do you think you would ever release instrumental versions of your songs for download/purchase?
Hello, Sir Gavin!
Humor a former musician and tell me, what would be your perfect show (as if you were the headliner)? I hope it involves lasers.
Thanks!
Dear Dr Gavin
What are you most looking forward to writing a song about in the near future, any particular games or movies you are really looking forward to? also, what is your favourite sandwich?
Okay Gav, I love your music, but how long do you think you can keep it up? I mean, I don´t want you to stop anytime soon, but do you have any estimates on how many years we will get to enjoy new songs?
I was at the Escapist Expo, and I want to say the concert was awesome!!!!!!
Anyway; You said for a long time that you couldn’t write a Halo song because you didn’t feel inspired from the games. What is different about Halo 4?
What has been the best response to one of your songs both from the corporate side and from the fans, and what has been the worst?
Any chance of another assassins creed 3 song and can you give us a hit for your next song?
If you had to pick one of your songs to play for all the world to hear, at least once, what would it be?
Dear Dr Gavin,
Was there a specific event in your life that made you start writing and making music and what was the first instrument you learned to play.
I, like many others, was pleasantly surprised by a new song so soon after the last one. Would you say that, when you’re inspired to write a song, you’re compelled to start work immediately, and do you find it impossible to do anything else until it’s done?
Hey Gav. Would you allow fans to use your music in (non-profit) videos for Youtube?
Hey Gav. Fred Zeppelins, Cyprus Avenue or somewhere else for live music in Cork?
Gav it would be awesome if you sang something or other with the desert bus crew
Why did pick the name Gavin?
Do you have any spare time to play any games online? And if so, do you get unconditionally angry at them?
Dear Doctor Gav, What was the last soundtrack, movie or game, that really grabbed your attention? Be it emotionally, thematically or just general catchiness
On Encore you often appear dismissive of nonsense criticism, which no one can blame you for. How good are you at accepting and incorporating legitimate criticism that you might not agree with?
Also, Dear Doctor Sargent Sir Gavin, What do you think of Nine Inch Nails and Trent Reznor in general?
What is the one song that you did before Miracle of Sound that you might want to bring back?
Overall, what would you say that your more ‘fun’ song was? Either to make, for people to listen to, or just because it’s goofy. Personal choice is HAMMER THE BUTTONS AND WIGGLE THE STICKS!
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