For our game The Big Backstage Show we drew inspiration from popular television gameshows such as Family Feud, Weekend millionaire, Take Your Pick. The framework of a (game) host and contestants on stage is a staple in all these shows. But our game let's you place the prizes behind the doors, the part you never get a see on television and that is exactly where we could really improvise and put a lot of creativity in.
As per the music / sound of the game (which I dedicated this jam to), once the setting of a gameshow was established I knew that we needed a live performance band as you see on late night shows. I started making a roster of which instrument the band consists and after began composing the catchy main theme. Just like Family Feud, or any gameshow for that matter you need to hook the audience with an overly dramatic, energetic and most of all catchy song that characterizes the show. From there I started working on the background music, which are more mellow and jazzy to not take the listeners attention away from what is happening on stage.
You can find the OST of our game here, or just play it for yourself!