Robs Hobbying Music

I bloody love music.  You may have guessed that as I have started this Project Blog.  I love listening to music when I am gaming to get me in the right mind and make it seem even more like a movie! I know a lot of people don’t like having music while they are gaming as it can be distracting.  I understand that 100%! I love it though,  the right soundtrack to a miniatures game or an RPG can really make for a cinematic experience!

Here are some of my recommended listening for playing Sci-Fi games.

DROKK: Music Inspired by Mega-City One by Geoff Barrow and Ben Salisbury

This is an amazing album by Portishead and Beak legend Geoff Barrow and David Attenborough documentary composer Ben Salisbury.  As the name suggests this is an album of synth-heavy music inspired by the 2000ad Judge Dredd comics.  This was initially a proposal for a score for the Dredd movie but was rejected so they decided to just make an album instead, and it’s phenomenal.  They went on to score some excellent movies as well  Perfect for a bit of Deadzone or Necromunda and any Cyberpunk RPG.  Obviously, its good for Judge Dredd games too.

Nostromo by Sleep Research Facility

An extremely interesting album by Scotish Dark Ambient artist Kevin Doherty aka Sleep Research Facility.  It is an album of ambient soundscapes inspired by the opening of Alien.  If you like “out there” strange music then this is for you! It is perfect for a creepy Sci-Fi horror or a nice game of Space Hulk!

Killing Technology by Voivod

I am not going to talk about Sci-Fi and music without mentioning Voivod! Perfect Sci-Fi themed Thrash Metal from Canada…so you know it’s great! Perfect for any fast-paced, Sci-Fi Skirmish or spaceship battles!