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This will be controversial, so I'll open with a disclaimer that there will be probably a ton of people replying that they love certain music in games, and it is important to them, but I think people like that are the minority.
The music of a game is potentially one of the least important aspects to development. I mean, music has to be extremely annoying and bad for anyone to stop playing a game all together. And even then you could just switch it off. If the music slaps, it won't be able to rescue the game either if it is badly designed. Of course it can add atmosphere to a good game, but in comparison to all other parts of game design I would assume it is less important.
Therefore it isn't surprising to me that even someone with a name in the industry has difficulties at the moment.
Edit: well the voting on my post shows me it is exactly going as I thought. I stand by my opinion on this though.
I absolutely think music is a massive part of the game experience, personally. Music is a direct line into human emotions, more so than almost anything else. For example, I think Expedition 33 last year was completely carried by its soundtrack and it wouldn't be even close to as successful or win as many awards without it.
I see how you came to your opinion, but I disagree.
While I don't think I've ever quit playing a game because the music was annoying, I'm less likely to quit a game of the music is good because a good track will help you get immersed in the moment.
It totally changes the mood of a game too. Without the right kind of music, the vision of the storyteller won't get conveyed as well.
Also, it's what keeps the games in our memories. Art styles, protagonists, and game mechanisms change over time, but music lasts so much longer. Everyone knows the few notes from Mario. Pokemon's Pokemon center song hasn't changed I'm 30 years. Personally, I still listen to Jet Set Radio and Phantasy Star Online OST all the time. It can make a franchise unforgettable.
Anyway, I thought I'd share my opinion instead of just downvoting.
Sure. I think my message holds irrespective of whether one agrees or disagrees with you (I lean more towards agreeing); I am saying that by the standards of video game music production , Brandon is well know (that's a fact).
But as you mentioned it's seems to be not enough.