Storytelling through Music in Hollow Knight

I love the way the tiny clues littering Hollow Knight's world add up to a full story when you piece them all together, and leaving things open ended allows fans of the game to explore and discuss what these clues mean long after the game is over. These clues show up in characters' dialogue, details in the environments, and yes, even the game's soundtrack. I wanted to take a look at one small example of the soundtrack contributing to the game's lore as well as discuss generally how composer Christopher Larkin develops themes throughout this soundtrack. So that's what I did. Enjoy!

SHIRTS: https://8bitmerch.bandcamp.com/merch/...
PATREON: Patreon: 8bitmusictheory
TWITTER: Twitter: 8bitMusicTheory

#HollowKnight #videogamemusic #musictheory

• #gaming
• #hollow_knight
• #christopher_larkin
• #hollow_knight_music
• #indie_game_soundtrack
• #how_to_write_game_music
• #atmospheric_music
• #motivic_development
• #leitmotif
• #boss_fight_music
• #music_theory_lesson
• #vgm
• #video_game_music_theory
• #pale_king
• #white_lady
• #white_palace
• #hornet_theme
• #8_bit_music_theory