Winifred Phillips wins Grammy for Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord

Winifred Phillips wins Grammy for Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord

Last night composer Winifred Phillips took home the prize for Best Soundtrack in a Video Game at the 67th Grammy Awards. Triumphing over a stacked lineup of heavy-hitter nominees, including Wilbert Roget II for Ubisoft’s Star Wars Outlaws, John Paesano for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Bear McCreary for God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla, and Pinar Toprak for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.

In a follow-up interview, Phillips admitted she was “blown away” by the win. “I didn’t expect it,” she said. “The category was populated with so much brilliance this year, and I have so much deep respect for the other nominees. So to have been recognised is just a highlight of my career.”

Phillips has been carving out her space in the gaming and entertainment landscape for years, known for her intricate compositions that elevate storytelling through sound. Beyond this win, she’s a force behind numerous titles loved by gamers and cinephiles worldwide.

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