
The 8-bit Music Exhibit celebrates the nostalgic and transformative journey of 8-bit music, emphasizing its innovative origins and lasting cultural impact. Visitors can explore the sounds and techniques of 8-bit music through engaging interactive exhibits and learn how early video game composers turned hardware limitations into inventive soundtracks that influence today’s music. Original objects from the Computer Video Game Archive will be on display, helping visitors discover how 8-bit music transcended from gaming to influence modern genres and inspire a vibrant chiptune subculture, with enduring cultural relevance.
Author
Norah Vulpes and Toni Bushner
Contributor
Joe Bauer, Kerri Graham, Maria Laitan, Mya Kim, Ruiqi Sun, and Sean Fagan
Department or Unit
Computer Video Game Archive, Digital Studies Institute, LSA, and U-M Library
Publish Date
2025
Format
Community-centered Project and Exhibit
Website
Support Partners
LSA TS and U-M Library
Funding Source
Arts Initiative, Digital Studies Institute, and LSA Technology Services Digital Scholarship Partnership Program
Category
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Digital Platform(s)
Custom Hardware, Custom Software, and Game Emulation