Amnesia: A Machine For Pigs Discussion Topic Part 2

[MyRedNeptune]

Limbo is a relevant example here. What is interesting is that Limbo's soundtrack was only released as a separate album because fans demanded it. So although the music obviously worked very well in context, it clearly proved to be just as effective for separate listening. You shouldn't need context to assess quality. Music speaks for itself.

Just like I wouldn't put most of Silent Hill's OST on an mp3 player. It's fucking nerve wracking stuff, but it serves its purpose in the game well.

That's just your taste though. I actually have quite a few Silent Hill tracks on my iPod.

I think music benefits GREATLY from context. Serioulsy, it's something I can't overemphasize. I think that simply being familiarized with the context will affect how you listen to music. Even simple context, like the title of a track, is important. That was obviously the case with Limbo, since fans demanded the soundtrack after they have played the game.

But context only gives meaning to a track. It can't change its quality.