Game Scored: Choirs in the Console

What happens when the grandeur of the concert hall meets the intensity of a video game?In this debut episode of classically/SPEAKING, host Sam Estes sits down with award-winning composer Garry Schyman, the creative force behind BioShock, Shadow of War, and Dante’s Inferno. Together, they explore how orchestras and choirs bring emotional depth to digital worlds and how classical composition continues to evolve through technology, storytelling, and sound design.Inside the Episode:How Garry uses choral texture to create awe and fear in gameplayThe emotional science behind orchestral scoringWhy the future of classical music might just be in your consoleWhether you’re a gamer, musician, or curious listener, this conversation will change the way you hear music and remind you why classical isn’t just alive, it’s leveling up.classically/speaking is a Voices/LA podcast hosted by Nicholas Clements-Lindsey, Sam Estes, and Dr. John Sutton celebrating where tradition meets innovation in sound.