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First Aired: 20261 Season

Pixel Melodies

“The Greatest Video Game Soundtracks”

Series Overview

Video game music is a world of its own. Its composers have drawn inspiration from great classical masters such as Beethoven and Wagner, while also echoing the styles of Erik Satie and Francis Poulenc. Why does the theme from Tetris fit its ever-accelerating gameplay so perfectly? What makes the music accompanying the dungeons in The Legend of Zelda so distinctive? Max Dozolme explores the stories, influences, and musical ideas behind some of the most iconic soundtracks in video game history.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

Returning SeriesIn ProductionDocumentary
Original Network
arte.tv
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 2 Episodes

Air Date Window

2026 – Present

Premiered: Thu, Jun 18, 2026

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Thu, Jun 18, 2026

Season 1, Episode 2: “Zelda: Ocarina of Time”

Together with violinist Esther Abrami, Max Dozolme explores the classical influences hidden within the music of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. From Erik Satie and Francis Poulenc to Maurice Ravel, he reveals how composer Koji Kondo crafted the distinctive musical world of one of the most iconic franchises in video game history, blending classical inspiration into a timeless gaming soundtrack.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jérôme Py

Screenplay & Story

Max Dozolme

Director of Photography

Olivier Calautti

Film Editing

Emma Britton

Producers

Louis Laguens

Department Leadership Roster

Max Dozolme

Writer

Jérôme Py

Director

Olivier Calautti

Director of Photography

Emma Britton

Emma Britton

Editor

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Pixel Melodies.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pixel Melodies

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What is Pixel Melodies about?

Video game music is a world of its own. Its composers have drawn inspiration from great classical masters such as Beethoven and Wagner, while also echoing the styles of Erik Satie and Francis Poulenc. Why does the theme from Tetris fit its ever-accelerating gameplay so perfectly? What makes the music accompanying the dungeons in The Legend of Zelda so distinctive? Max Dozolme explores the stories, influences, and musical ideas behind some of the most iconic soundtracks in video game history.

How many seasons does Pixel Melodies have?

Pixel Melodies comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Pixel Melodies?

Key cast members in Pixel Melodies include Not specified.

Who created or directed Pixel Melodies?

Pixel Melodies was developed and directed by Jérôme Py.