# EP 153 - Pedro Macedo Camacho on Star Citizen's Music, AI, Star Engine, and Building Something That Lasts

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Podcast: [Beyond the Verse Star Citizen Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-verse-star-citizen-podcast-6251810)
Published: 2026-07-10T13:32:13+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondtheversecast/episodes/EP-153---Pedro-Macedo-Camacho-on-Star-Citizens-Music--AI--Star-Engine--and-Building-Something-That-Lasts-e3ltgoo
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Duration seconds: 3368

## Resource

Pedro Macedo Camacho, composer for Star Citizen, joins Beyond the Verse for one of our most in-depth conversations yet. We discuss how he creates the emotional identity of entire star systems, why every composition is approached as if it could be his last, how artificial intelligence fits into creative work, the philosophy behind Star Engine and long-term game development, and the personal experiences that shaped some of Star Citizen's most memorable music. More than an interview about soundtracks, this is a conversation about craftsmanship, passion, and creating something built to endure.

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