Mass Effect soundtrack due November 20
While most Xbox 360 owners prepare to trek down to their favorite store or wait no-so patiently by the mailbox tomorrow for their chance to play BioWare's latest opus Mass Effect, Sumthing Else Music Works has announced that players can also pick up the game's official soundtrack on November 20, perfect for those times spent plotting against Saren while away from the console.The soundtrack was put together by veteran game music composers Jack Wall (Myst, Jade Empire) and Sam Hulick (Maximo vs. Army of Zin), with additional tracks by Richard Jacques (The Club) and film and television composer David Kates (Battlestar Galactica, Man of the Year). More interesting than the name dropping, however, is that soundtrack's blend of " 80's electronic music with modern orchestral scoring" apparently takes inspiration from some of our favorite films, such as Blade Runner and Dune, all but guaranteeing a trip to the cash register. What can we say? We're weak.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
joeyg @ Nov 19th 2007 11:17AM
since this is a 360 post...
i am sad to announce that my 360 died on saturday. All i did was turn it on and was greeted by death. The system is less than a year old.
I am now awaiting the arrival of its coffin to ship back home. I figure it will be gone a good 2 months.
All i have now is my wii :(
Silent Xenocide @ Nov 19th 2007 11:20AM
2 months are you kidding me? I've sent mine in twice, and I got one back within 10 business days both times.
gonk @ Nov 19th 2007 11:24AM
sorry man. maybe it'll get back in time for xmas
Silent Xenocide @ Nov 19th 2007 11:18AM
This game better come out tomorrow in the Kingdom of Canada as well.
Viridium @ Nov 19th 2007 11:52AM
Dude, we're not even the Dominion of Canada anymore. Why would we want to be a Kingdom?
Silent Xenocide @ Nov 19th 2007 12:11PM
Maybe because we're ruled by an iron fisted monarch?
Danners @ Nov 19th 2007 12:34PM
Should be in (unlike Rock Band). Futureshop and Best Buy are already saying the game is in stock, just not for sale until tomorrow.
Can't wait.
Silent Xenocide @ Nov 19th 2007 1:17PM
Sounds great then, I'll go pick it up from FS tomorrow. I just remember the site saying something about the 22nd.
Jonah Falcon @ Nov 19th 2007 2:32PM
This sounds like a Kids in the Hall sketch. Now we need Scott Thompson dressed as Queen Elizabeth II bopping someone on the noggin with her sceptre.
gonk @ Nov 19th 2007 11:26AM
haha check out penny arcade today
http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic
robert @ Nov 19th 2007 2:14PM
tycho completed the game in 17 hours...
i wonder if that counts as a mass effect speed run?
Obie @ Nov 19th 2007 11:38AM
Put on the Mass Effect soundtrack, light a few candles...and give that blue, tentacle hair chick a call. ;)
gonk @ Nov 19th 2007 11:43AM
ready for round 2?
JohnHeist @ Nov 19th 2007 11:48AM
The music is actually pretty kickass, I might pick it up.
Kevlar @ Nov 19th 2007 12:06PM
Reminds me of another prominent soundtrack that comes out on the 20th.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000W04S6U
samfish @ Nov 19th 2007 12:11PM
I was hoping that was the Mario Galaxy soundtrack, but it wasn't so I hate you for getting my hopes up even though it really wasn't your fault.
Silent Xenocide @ Nov 19th 2007 12:17PM
Do people actually buy soundtracks? They seem a little ridiculously priced.
samfish @ Nov 19th 2007 12:29PM
I would buy the Mario Galaxy soundtrack because it's awesome and orchestrated. Otherwise, I'd never waste a penny on a videogame soundtrack.
Also, I tend to buy Danny Elfman's soundtracks for Tim Burton's movies.
gonk @ Nov 19th 2007 12:43PM
i sure download em! i have over 100 albums on my computer
Jonah Falcon @ Nov 19th 2007 2:34PM
I buy some VG soundtracks. I have the Halo 1 soundtrack, for example. Oh, and the Halo 3 soundtrack comes out tomorrow by the same people.
Bj Cisco @ Nov 19th 2007 12:18PM
I want this game.
I wonder if the local gamestop takes gold-pressed latinum?
Jonah Falcon @ Nov 19th 2007 2:35PM
Sumthing released Ten Years of Resident Evil as well - check it out.
Rein @ Nov 19th 2007 4:50PM
Richard Jacques also did the (totally awesome) soundtrack for Headhunter Redemption, along with a second disc-thing with orchestrated tracks by the London Symphony. Great soundtrack for those who haven't listened to it...
The other guys... I don't know... I'll still pick it up in one way or another, even if I don't have a 360. That said, Super Mario Galaxy soundtrack please. D: I can't live off of gamerips.