Legendary composer Grant Kirkhope discusses his long career composing iconic music in gaming, including GoldenEye 007 and Banjo-Kazooie. They talk about building a portfolio, the influence of musical compositions in video game franchises, preparing for recording sessions with live musicians, and the challenges of relocating for a job opportunity. They also share personal stories of meeting Grant Kirkhope, behind-the-scenes of GoldenEye, and discuss the evolution of the gaming industry and composing music for animated television shows.

Grant Kirkhope, composer of Yooka Laylee, talks about the game's music capturing a child-friendly spirit with versatility. Topics include: creating the sound for Yooka-Laylee, composers working with directors, challenges of modern game music composition, and Kirkhope's confident approach in utilizing borrowed chords.