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Composer David Wise says Nintendo allows for 'freedom and creative expression' in game music
If you're a Nintendo fan, you've no doubt heard the music of David Wise. While Wise never worked at Nintendo, he did provide soundtracks for some of their biggest franchises, including Donkey Kong Country.
In a ComicBook.com interview with Wise, we get to just how free he was to create the music he wanted to for projects like Donkey Kong Country.
There is always welcome guidance from Nintendo. There is also a huge amount of freedom and creative expression. I have consistently found that Nintendo are very happy to let creativity breathe and flourish, especially for first drafts, and then possibly suggest changes or give ideas to reflect the development of the rest of the game.
Along with that, Wise was asked if he'd like to compose for the Donkey Kong Country series again, if a new installment came along. Wise's answer should surprise no one!
I’d obviously be delighted to be involved again if ever the opportunity were to come up in the future.