Mass Effects music reminiscent of Blade Runner era Vangelis Xbox 360 Question

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Mass Effects music reminiscent of Blade Runner era Vangelis

There was a short preview of Mass Effect in the Guardian yesterday. Though he couldnt talk about much he did have the chance to talk about the games music.

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Mass Effect's soundtrack - the bleeps and strings were reminiscent of Blade Runner era Vangelis - really added an edge to the sci-fi adventuring.
September 5, 2007 12:46 PM

Thanks to NDA nonsense I can't talk about the hands-on I just had with Mass Effect - the upcoming RPG from the Baldur's Gate/KOTOR creators Bioware - until later in the month. Bah. That means I can't talk about the wonderful character models - Mass Effect's facial expressions are the most realistic I've ever seen - or the synth-tastic music. Or even the fact that I am now looking forward to this game more than any other this year.

But back to the music for a second. Mass Effect's soundtrack - the bleeps and strings were reminiscent of Blade Runner era Vangelis - really added an edge to the sci-fi adventuring. And anyone who has played Bioshock will know how important decent audio can be. But with most games you get the impression that the sound is simply not as important in the development process as the graphics or physics engines. Fine back in the day but not when many players have 5.1 surround systems and correspondingly higher expectations. Heck, it's Wednesday - what are your top 3 gaming sound experiences (soundtrack, fx or both). Mine?

1: GTA: Vice City - Blondie and Human League while riding into the neon sunset..

2: Zelda: Ocarina of Time (N64) - hummable tunes plus ocarina on a joypad ..

3: Mass Effect (Xbox 360) - analogue synths and 80's sci-fi electronica - what's not to love?

http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/games/ar...***_music.html

Have to agree with him. All the music I've heard in the trailers and gameplay footage so far I've absolutely loved. I really hope they include the soundtrack with the CE set.

Answers: Mass Effects music reminiscent of Blade Runner era Vangelis ( PS3Forums Xbox 360 )

Mass Effects music reminiscent of Blade Runner era Vangelis

Games like Vice City don't deserve to have places on game soundtrack lists.

Only original music composed for the game should be listed.

As for Mass Effect... Got a link to a video with the music?

Mass Effects music reminiscent of Blade Runner era Vangelis

Final Fantasy always has a great soundtrack. Why is Vice City mentioned and not that?

Mass Effects music reminiscent of Blade Runner era Vangelis

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Originally Posted by zarinrules

Games like Vice City don't deserve to have places on game soundtrack lists.

Only original music composed for the game should be listed.

As for Mass Effect... Got a link to a video with the music?

I dont think we've heard the main soundtrack yet, but there'll be a rake of ingame music and a lot of that's been shown already. Some previews - http://www.samhulick.com/music.php & http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji_NzQb-Ws4,

Mass Effects music reminiscent of Blade Runner era Vangelis

Mass Effect is gonna be AMAZING!!!! lol

Mass Effects music reminiscent of Blade Runner era Vangelis

Wow, I was not expecting that for the music, haha. Sounds like it was recorded with a Juno 60 or something.

Game looks pretty sweet, although the framerate looks pretty awful. Might have just been the video though.

Mass Effects music reminiscent of Blade Runner era Vangelis

Can't wait for this game. Its going to be an epic adventure and I can't wait to dive into it.

Mass Effects music reminiscent of Blade Runner era Vangelis

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Originally Posted by zarinrules

That's what they're trying to capture with the game, that typical 80's sci fi movie feel and they've aced the music I think. Absolutely love it. And yeah that demo vid is ancient, frame rate has been fixed since.

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