Good news Dead Space fans, classically trained BAFTA-winning composer Jason Graves will return to create a psychodramatic orchestral score for Dead Space 2 when the game ships in late January 2011.
Reflecting hero Isaac Clarke’s dementia and nightmarish personal journey, Graves’ original
music score for Dead Space 2 features the intricately woven thematic movement “Lacrimosa,” a concerto for string quartet that runs throughout the game. The game’s intense and varied soundtrack aims to immerses players in the action horror experience with haunting Unitology choral compositions, visceral action music and spine-tingling string arrangements performed by A-List musicians at Skywalker Sound.
“The score really runs the gamut as you play through the game.” said Graves. “There are much bigger and scarier pieces along with quieter, more personal moments to counterbalance them. I wrote for string quartet to portray Isaac’s vulnerable side. It’s quite the emotional arc, but of course still done in a very ‘Dead Space’ way.”
“It has been a real pleasure working with Jason on Dead Space 2.” stated the game’s Audio Director Andrew Boyd. “The range of his composition is impressive, and his attention to detail never fails to amaze me. His creativity, energy, and unique vision for the music has been key to establishing the atmosphere of Dead Space 2.”
Nice.
So, does the fact that Graves’ music will be featured in the game get you more pumped for Dead Space 2? Let us know below!
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