[News] Grant Kirkhope resigns from Rare

This Friday is his last day, leaving both the soundtracks to Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts and Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise as his last work at the company.

His MySpace post:

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Well everyone.....it's a very sad time, I have to tell you all that I've resigned from Rare. This Friday (18th) will be my last day at the company. Recording the stuff in Prague with Robin for Banjo has been my last task before I leave.

Needless to say my time at Rare has been the most amazing and rewarding experience imaginable and I'm going to miss not being there.

Nearly 13 years ago now, Rare gave a long haired metal fan a chance that no-one else would and I am forever in their debt.

I've worked with some fantastically talented people and it's their creativity that has spurred me on to write and create the stuff I have.........I really can't put it into words.

I wish the company and people there all the luck in the world!

Grant.

Grant's music is the reason I got into game music a decade ago, and remains as one of my favourite composers in the field. Good luck in your future endeavors, Grant.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Did he say why he resigned?

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Oh man, this sucks . I have to agree that his is some of my favorite music. Does anyone know if he is going to work freelance, like Uematsu, or just quit composing in general? I hope it's not the latter.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

He'll be missed. Hopefully he continues composing (perhaps freelance, as Audiophile said).

How ya doing, buddy?

He's joining Big Huge Games as Audio Director. Link.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Audio Director, huh? I take it that means he won't be composing as much? More of a supervisory role?

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

It could be, but many audio directors still compose in addition to doing SFX and voice direction. Alexander Brandon and Zak Belica come to mind; I'm sure there are others.

Still, good on him for wanting to spread his wings a bit. I hope that there's more music to come from Kirkhope, as Viva Piñata really struck a chord with me.

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I don't remember hearing anything from Grant recently that I liked. I think I care more about David Wise. Anyway, hopefully Grant's new job is more fruitful.

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long haired metal fan

Well, that's a surprise. ._.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

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Anyway, hopefully Grant's new job is more fruitful.

One might even say "Kirkhopefully."

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This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Originally Posted by Dhsu

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Interview with RARE's Audio Team: Robin Beanland, Dave Wise and Steve Burke - includes more info on Grant's departure.

How ya doing, buddy?