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Peter McConnell

@petermcconnell.bsky.social

Composer of music for video games and film, electric violinist and kazoo virtuoso

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IRS Guys is me, Present Outside is Clint, Nurse Edna is Clint, and there are a lot of Edison and Present Inside pieces, some Clint's and some mine - it's honestly hard to remember

14.01.2026 20:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes I did the track, but the melody is a traditional folk song called β€œgo tell aunt roadie (the old grey goose is dead).” The joke is that Stan is selling used coffins :)

08.01.2026 05:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Let's Chat with Peter McConnell - iMUSE co-creator and LucasArts legend!
YouTube video by Ron's Computer Videos Let's Chat with Peter McConnell - iMUSE co-creator and LucasArts legend!

Be sure to catch my interview with LucasArts musical legend @petermcconnell.bsky.social! iMuse, Monkey Island, Grim Fandango... so much amazing music!

youtu.be/H7wWTKqfEnE

07.01.2026 22:05 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Hello GameSoundCon! Looking forward to giving a little talk about game music composition, old and new, this afternoon!

28.10.2025 16:54 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Actually I think that might be Clint Bajakian’s tune.

24.09.2025 16:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I don’t remember making that soundtrack CD, but I did have a K2000 in my own studio starting around 1992

18.09.2025 17:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

They seem like pretty good guesses. I have to listen to know for sure, and even then it’s been a long time. One thing I can say: Michael wrote the bridge to the Largo music while I wrote the main part.

18.09.2025 16:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Well, it’s been so long. Also, there was just one song with many verses, perhaps split up later? My recollection is that Tommy wrote the music and lyrics (or perhaps the lyrics were written by the Dev team?), but there may have been some collaboration. Clint or Tommy might remember better.

17.09.2025 18:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Clint, Michael, Tommy Tallarico I and recorded a Chosen One song at Clint’s studio back in the day. The lead guy with the bad Scottish Accent is me

17.09.2025 18:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Is there a song about β€œThe Chosen One” on it?

17.09.2025 18:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A close-up of the back of a Lighthouse with a green seabird perched on its roof. They are in a blue cave covered in surreal organic markings, and the Lighthouse is shining a beam of light through a portal-esque entryway which is surrounded by glowing eyes.

A close-up of the back of a Lighthouse with a green seabird perched on its roof. They are in a blue cave covered in surreal organic markings, and the Lighthouse is shining a beam of light through a portal-esque entryway which is surrounded by glowing eyes.

Happy #ScreenshotSaturday! The first one in September deserves a look, because it is...The Eyes.

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Keeper β€” An Odyssey of Mystifying Metamorphosis.

Wishlist Now!

Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3043580/...
Xbox: www.microsoft.com/store/produc...

06.09.2025 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 131    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 5

Not yet, but believe me we will get to the bottom of it.

06.09.2025 16:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Missed this a while back. That's me, and the bridge is by Michael Land!

24.08.2025 06:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Shake That Wampa Down
YouTube video by CMDR ScreamingRaven Shake That Wampa Down

We get our second @petermcconnell.bsky.social track in a row for day 96 of #TheDiegeticShuffle: "Shake That Wampa Down" is another SWTOR jukebox song, this time with the big-band sound and instrumentation of traditional jizz. youtu.be/wCKwoo08Gc4?...

07.08.2025 18:46 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Kayfoundo Naweea (Hungry Eyes) - The Music of STAR WARS: The Old Republic
YouTube video by swtheoldrepublic Kayfoundo Naweea (Hungry Eyes) - The Music of STAR WARS: The Old Republic

We've got another oldie but goodie from the South Sector Boppers for you on day 107 of #TheDiegeticShuffle: "Kayfoundo Naweea" means "Hungry Eyes" in Huttese, and no it's not an Eric Carmen cover but another Cabaret-style song from @petermcconnell.bsky.social. youtu.be/SORzg95CGcA?...

18.08.2025 23:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Pretty sure Clint did Phatt and I did Booty. I also did Guybrush's dive to the shipwreck, which was based on a traditional sea shanty called "Hullaballoo Belay."

20.05.2025 20:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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My favorite GDC tradition, Thursday evening musician dinner, for the 16th time or so is in the books! Great seeing everyone! @petermcconnell.bsky.social @johnrobertmatz.bsky.social @nehapolitan.bsky.social @masonlieberman.com @grantkirkhope.bsky.social @kihre.bsky.social @jillianaversa.bsky.social

21.03.2025 03:43 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

Yes you may be hearing Quantum Leap Brass and some Advanced Orchestra as well :)

10.03.2025 00:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

None that I know of - but thanks for asking!

06.03.2025 23:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Perfect for vinyl lovers, the Double Fine Action Auction features two special test-pressings of records released by @iam8bit.com.

These early pressings of the Grim Fandango and Psychonauts 2 soundtracks are signed by @petermcconnell.bsky.social!

Check them out at app.galabid.com/dfactionauction.

13.02.2025 22:16 β€” πŸ‘ 40    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

All the original performances are in the remastered version plus new solos and a ton of live orchestral music

09.01.2025 22:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Jimmy's here in Heaven, and let me tell you, it's rare to meet someone who got the 'love thy neighbor' part so right.

31.12.2024 00:16 β€” πŸ‘ 36081    πŸ” 4731    πŸ’¬ 413    πŸ“Œ 141

My pleasure. Huge fan of your work. That score is righteous!

21.12.2024 02:09 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You are 100% correct and I still own that K2000 with the expansion!

28.11.2024 20:46 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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The BBC Philharmonic will perform the Lady Luctopus from Psychonauts 2 by @petermcconnell.bsky.social THIS SATURDAY! It's the ultimate victory of HOPE over MATHEMATICS!

20.11.2024 23:45 β€” πŸ‘ 151    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Live Concert: The Sound of Gaming Join us for an unforgettable afternoon in the BBC Philharmonic Studio led by renowned video game composer and conductor EΓ­mear Noone, as she brings epic gaming soundtracks to life.

The BBC Philharmonic will perform β€˜The Sound of Gaming’ in concert on Saturday, 23rd November. The program includes music from Inon Zur, Wilbert Roget, II, Gareth Coker, Peter McConnell and Brian Tyler.
Tickets are available at www.bbc.co.uk/events/ejr5q9

18.11.2024 20:16 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

Me too!

15.11.2024 03:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hey Ruud!! Nice to see you!

14.11.2024 20:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Grim Fandango Live Β· 25th Anniversary Jazz Concert
YouTube video by DoubleFineProd Grim Fandango Live Β· 25th Anniversary Jazz Concert

Happy birthday to Grim Fandango! It's been over 25 years since Manny led players through the Land of the Dead on one of gaming's greatest adventures.

You should celebrate by enjoying this lovely recording of our secret Grim jazz concert!

m.youtube.com/watch?v=YGrT...

30.10.2024 22:25 β€” πŸ‘ 319    πŸ” 65    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 6