Serious music for a casual game

Top Score by Infinite Guest

Aug 6, 201500:14:31Games & Hobbies

Millions of people around the world play the 'casual' game Candy Crush Soda Saga, but composer Johan Holmstrom took the music very seriously, even recruiting the London Symphony Orchestra for the recording session. Holms...

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