Paul McCartney says he’s working on music for a new video game

January 31, 2012 By Rick Marshall

Which upcoming game is Sir Paul McCartney working on music for?

Sir Paul McCartney is bringing his music to yet another video game, and from what we can tell, it’s not a sequel to Beatles Rock Band.

Talking to German-language outlet Zeit, McCartney said he’s not only interested in the world of computer games, but he’s currently working on the music for an unidentified game.

“Actually, I’m currently working on music for a computer game,” said McCartney when asked if he’d ever consider writing music for a game.

McCartney wouldn’t identify the game, but he said he found the entire gaming industry to be a fascinating market for a musician — especially when comparing game sales figures against those of the music industry.

“A new computer game is selling so much better than a new CD these days,” he added. “You reach a different audience. These days, young people might hear my music for the first time in a game.”

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Robert Burnham at 7:14am 1st February 2012 I am 34 and I always liked The Beatles (due mainly to my mother listening to them a lot when I was a kid), but it was not until The Beatles Rock Band that I really came to appreciate them. After spending several hours playing through that game with a good friend of mine, we were amazed at not only how many songs they did that were great, but how influential their music was on so many artists. That is why I hope that the music games stick around. It really is a great way to get music out to people who might not have otherwise heard it.
jesterking at 7:45am 31st January 2012 who?
1. Rick Marshall at 7:53am 31st January 2012 That comment just made me very sad... :(
  1. Dmason at 8:51am 31st January 2012 Me too :(
  2. jesterking at 8:52am 31st January 2012 lol I know who he is, I was just busting chops.Though, I am willing to bet a lot of kids out there today (I'm 30) don't know who he is.I never really got into the Beatles all that much.