In this weekly feature, I recommend game soundtracks. I share a few of my favorite tracks, talk about why everyone should listen to the soundtrack, and a little bit about the composer. This week's choice is RiME by Tequila Works.
THE STATS
Name: RiMEDeveloper: Tequila Works
Publisher: Grey Box, Six Foot
Release Date: May 26, 2017
Genres: Adventure
Composers: David García Díaz
MY FAVORITE TRACKS
(The full list of tracks are linked by playlist below... and I highly recommend some good headphones to best enjoy all of the subtle elements of the music!)(Length: 3:22) Does this not scream "epic panoramic of a beautiful, mysterious island ripe for adventure"? I think it does. At the very least, it sounds like the perfect track for a trailer.(Length: 1:25) This one is here because I can hear similarities to music from Child of Light, which is another game and soundtrack I love dearly. <3 (It also kinda has similarities to Titanic's "Hymn to the Sea"? Go listen for yourself, I swear I'm not crazy!)(Length: 3:25) I get so many George Winston vibes from this track because of the piano, and I love it. It's soothing and mysterious all at once.(Length: 1:42) Here for that moving piano line and the sampling across the various other instruments, all as a background for that poignant violin.(Length: 1:17) I'm here... for the waltz time signature. I haven't played the game, but this sounds like a great end-scene/end-credits theme. It's both a little melancholy and a little uplifting... and pulls in that overarching theme of epic mystery and adventure. It's a lot to do in a track barely more than a minute long!
You can listen to the full playlist here:
WHY DO I RECOMMEND IT?
I don't know why I didn't cover this soundtrack sooner. Wow, guys.
It is PHENOMENAL.
If you love epic, orchestral soundtracks with a healthy dose of classical
piano -- this is a must listen! I usually listen to soundtracks very
actively and mindfully, taking one track in at a time. This time? I got
swept away with the music and before I knew it 10 tracks had gone
by!
I hear a lot of themes and motifs that are similar to those found in other
game OSTs I adore, and that isn't a bad thing in the slightest. This OST
really sings through all of the instruments! If I'm being honest, I have even more string envy than usual because of how well they are composed for in this OST. (Why ever did I start playing saxophone 30 years ago?)
THE COMPOSER: DAVID GARCÍA DÍAZ
David is clearly someone passionate about music, games, and the
expression therein. His portfolio includes other greats like
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
and
Deadlight
(and a lesser known but still-close-to-my-gaming-heart
Circuits).
Located in Cambridge, UK, David currently works for
Ninja Theory
as Lead Sound Designer, and from the sound of this OST it's exactly where he
needs to be. I look forward to their future works to see (and hear) his contributions.
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