BioShock soundtrack CD features Moby, Oscar the Punk and 'eerie aesthetic'
2K Games has revealed some of the tracks you can expect to find on the BioShock soundtrack CD that accompanies the Limited Edition of the game. The disc, also attainable with pre-orders at Game Crazy, will feature remixed period songs from a time when dinosaurs ruled the earth -- the '40s and '50s. The fellows functioning as the music remixsaurs remixers are Oscar the Punk and Moby, both tasked with updating the music "with the game's atmosphere in mind." So, something more aquatic and sinister then, perhaps with an eerie aesthetic?
"While these classic songs from the 40's and 50's evoke a happier time, they take on an eerie aesthetic in BioShock's decaying art deco-designed underwater city of Rapture," says Christoph Hartmann, President of 2K Games. According to him, the three remixed tracks (Beyond the Sea, God Bless the Child and Wild Little Sisters) add a new spin to "indelible classics." Well, he certainly makes them sound fit for consumption despite being indelible. That means you can't eat them, right?
(Oh, and if you've been trapped beneath an ocean of rocks for the last few weeks, you should note that BioShock is officially out August 21st in America and August 24th in Europe.)
"While these classic songs from the 40's and 50's evoke a happier time, they take on an eerie aesthetic in BioShock's decaying art deco-designed underwater city of Rapture," says Christoph Hartmann, President of 2K Games. According to him, the three remixed tracks (Beyond the Sea, God Bless the Child and Wild Little Sisters) add a new spin to "indelible classics." Well, he certainly makes them sound fit for consumption despite being indelible. That means you can't eat them, right?
(Oh, and if you've been trapped beneath an ocean of rocks for the last few weeks, you should note that BioShock is officially out August 21st in America and August 24th in Europe.)












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Dr. Strangel0ve @ Aug 17th 2007 8:30PM
I look forward to getting Bioshock on Steam when I can afford it and....uhhh....getting this soundtrack through similar digital means.
Ska Oreo @ Aug 17th 2007 8:29PM
oooh. I might pick up the soundtrack.
Schoon @ Aug 17th 2007 8:32PM
What was that about "Wild Little Sisters"? I can't seem to recall or find a song by that name...
...Freudian slip, anyone?
Avatar @ Aug 18th 2007 1:12AM
Freud was a hack, with the hots for his mom.
Blakepro @ Aug 18th 2007 1:30AM
Indelible means unforgettable, permanent etc...
Like "Joystiq has made an indelible impact on the world of gaming and the internet"
Tatoos are made wit indelible ink...
/nerd session.
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Dracard @ Aug 17th 2007 8:57PM
So it's only three remixed tracks? A little lame, considering I preordered the collector's for that reason.
Not really gonna bitch about it, but :(
blk_ballard @ Aug 17th 2007 8:57PM
This has nothing to do with the soundtrack, but can anyone tell me what the sexual themes are in this game? My parents don't care about the violence, but the sexual themes might be a problem! Anyone got a clue as to what they are?
Dracard @ Aug 17th 2007 9:02PM
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Your parents are bothered by what could be sexual themes but not by the amount of violence? :\ Sorry, dude. Can't answer your question, but sorry.
Kazi @ Aug 17th 2007 9:19PM
Sex is apparently more dangerous than violence nowadays. Sick really.
Rent it and have your parents play through it, lol.
Bill=Pwnt @ Aug 17th 2007 10:27PM
Only to Christians
Neebs @ Aug 17th 2007 10:56PM
I can't say for sure but the ESRB use of "sexual themes" is very vague. Female splicers may just look a little shabby with the amount of cloth in their clothes after a year.
Avatar @ Aug 18th 2007 1:16AM
Come on. Big Daddy? 'Nuff said.
Jake @ Aug 18th 2007 11:36PM
Nothing really except for Bid Daddy's lovin' Little Sistes's. Just tell them that, word for word, and you should be totally good. You're welcome.
jynxycat @ Aug 17th 2007 9:37PM
I heard you have sex with the little girls.
/bigdaddy_joke
krazyman @ Aug 17th 2007 10:14PM
You can also get the Bioshock Limited Edition at Gamestop. (not that it is any better...)
Malcolm T @ Aug 17th 2007 10:37PM
Gamecrazy????? dont you mean gamestop? Am I missing something im pretty sure gamestop is the only one with the limited edition.
Keith Foederl @ Aug 17th 2007 10:47PM
Bioshock is officially out! Brought to you by thepiratebay.org
Neebs @ Aug 17th 2007 10:56PM
As a pirate I'm proud to say I bought Bioshock :O. I buy AAA games.
Einhanderkiller @ Aug 17th 2007 11:37PM
I like dinosaurs.
ThornedVenom @ Aug 17th 2007 11:41PM
Moby they say? NOW I'm interested in Bioshock. xD
Starsmore @ Aug 17th 2007 11:41PM
So, when do we hear who won?
fffunfarm06---xbl @ Aug 18th 2007 12:42AM
still kinda wondering how to change my pic. well more like how to get into my profile from joystiq. im going to press my name tag when i post this comment but i hope i can find how to change my avator....
sorry i post all the time its just i havent had time.
fffunfarm06---xbl @ Aug 18th 2007 12:56AM
can you please joystiq send me my password? this is not fun. and im tired. and hungry. i just want to get in my profile and change my aviator. thanks.
lee
Avatar @ Aug 18th 2007 1:29AM
It used to be the same password that you put in to post comments. Not sure if they changed that.
yokken @ Aug 18th 2007 11:56AM
My parents used to be big on the whole sex thing before, too. They really don't care about the violence. That's what Bioshock is... a violent, psychological shooter. And I love it.
Capgun @ Aug 20th 2007 4:21PM
Yeah..I could use some info on those "sexual themes" too. I wanted to rent saints row a while back, and my dad skimmed over everything. Violence, ok. Language, fine. Drugs and alchohol, meh. Then he got to sexual themes and is like "I dont think so...". So yeah, dont want that again. Info ASAP would be nice