Overview

Modal Kombat is a live instrument battle channeled through the video game Mortal Kombat. Audio from two classical guitars controls movements of characters in Mortal Kombat Trilogy- acoustic-electric instruments have replaced the typical video game controller. David Hindman has developed unique means of mapping pitch, pitch sequences, and volume to corresponding actions of a video game character. In the case of Modal Kombat, pitch information corresponds to actions of the fighter, creating a mix between creative choreography and intense competition. David Hindman teamed up with fellow guitarist Evan Drummond to deliver the ultimate in modern guitar performance and public video game competition. The result, Modal Kombat, is a modern-day "dueling banjos". It has raised the bar for performers, composers, interface designers, and competitive gamers. Modal Kombat delivers an engaging combination of music, choreography and good old-fashioned fantasy street fighting.