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Why a 43-year-old video game just won a Grammy


Published on 2025-02-04 00:24:09 - MSN
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  • In-between showering Compton-born rapper Kendrick Lamar with gilded gramophones over the weekend, the Grammy Awards also crowned Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord as the show's third annual Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media.

The article from MSN discusses the historic moment when the video game "The Last of Us" won a Grammy for its score, composed by Gustavo Santaolalla. This win marks the first time a video game has been awarded in the Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media category, introduced in 2023. The game, originally released in 2013, has seen a resurgence in popularity due to its critically acclaimed HBO adaptation. Santaolalla's score, known for its haunting and emotional depth, was pivotal in enhancing the game's narrative, which explores themes of survival, love, and human connection in a post-apocalyptic world. The Grammy win not only highlights the evolving recognition of video game music as a legitimate art form but also underscores the cultural impact of "The Last of Us" nearly a decade after its initial release.

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