Grant Kirkhope is a video game composer primarily known for his soundtracks at Rare, such as the Banjo-Kazooie series, Perfect Dark and Viva Piñata. He worked at the company for over a decade before relocating to Big Huge Games, taking up the title of audio director. After his application at Retro Studios got turned down, he joined Spark Unlimited in August, 2012.
Pre-RareAfter obtaining a degree in classical trumpet at The Royal Northern College of Music, Grant spent much of the 80s and early 90s writing and playing guitar for various heavy metal bands such as Syar and Maineeaxe. While touring as a trumpeter of Little Angels he opened for acts such as Van Halen, and recieved a guitar from Eddie himself. Through his work he became friends with fellow trumpeter Robin Beanland, who joined Rare in 1994 and encouraged Grant to do the same.
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7th April, 3 replies
Composer for Banjo-Kazooie Hopes for Banjo-Kazooie 3 on Wii U
Grant Kirkhope, composer for Banjo-Kazooie and dozens of other Rare games, recently appeared on the web...
