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Eimear Noone

Meet the composer behind that awesome “World of Warcraft” soundscape

For some video games, the soundtrack is just as iconic as the gameplay, from the early days of looping beep-boop tunes to the soaring scores of today’s epic sagas.

Eímear Noone (it’s Gaelic, pronounced “ee-mer noon”) is an Irish composer and conductor whose resume includes game soundscapes like World of Warcraft.

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Prof. Palmer January 5, 2020January 8, 2025 In the News, Music, World of Warcraft

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