Original image by There Stands the Glass.
I’ve long mused that if every aspect of my charmed life were to suddenly fall apart, I could numb myself by acquiring the latest video game equipment. The virtual abyss might provide a modicum of consolation.
The learning curve would be steep. I haven’t played a video game of any type in more than 30 years. While musicians occasionally recast melodies from video games as novelties, I was confident I wasn't missing anything by ignoring their nerdy inclinations. That’s changed.
The soundtrack of Cyberpunk 2077 includes tracks by notable musicians including Yugen Blackrok and Run the Jewels. Colin Stetson and Arca contributed music to Red Dead Redemption 2. I’m very curious about the context of each song’s use. My hypothetical downfall has a small upside.