After four years in the making, we finally celebrate the release of God of War: Ragnarok!
The success of God of War (2018) put a lot of pressure on fans to deliver a worthy sequel to its predecessor. This meant new characters and enemies, new areas and creatures, and, most excitingly for the PlayStation Studios Music team, an epic new score.
If you’ve found yourself humming the incredible theme of God of War Ragnarok non-stop since the game released last week, we have some very special news for you.
Earlier this year, as production on Gods of War Ragnarok was in full swing, PlayStation Studios’ music team and game director Eric Williams came up with a fun and unique way to share game scores with the development team at Santa Monica Studios. hosted an internal soundtrack listening party. team.
We picked some of our favorite tracks and gathered a few members of our music production team to give us a behind-the-scenes look at how music is recorded and transformed into interactive moments that become emotional memories for the player. I’ll look.
The team at Santa Monica Studio went wild when they first heard Bear McCreary’s beautifully constructed score. In the same way that music enhances gameplay, these iconic themes provided a boost of kinetic energy and helped carry the team through the rest of the production.
Based on the team’s enthusiastic response, we knew we couldn’t keep this experience within the walls of our studio.
this is what we want to share you – Fan!
god of war ragnarok soundtrack listening party stream
We are pleased to announce God of War Ragnarok in partnership with our soundtrack release partner, Sony Masterworks. Soundtrack audition!
Join the 90 minute live stream on PlayStation convulsions When Youtube Channel Thursday, November 17, 4:00 PM PST / 12:00 AM GMTthe pre-show begins at 3:30 PM PST / 11:30 PM GMT.
Our show features three incredible speakers, each with their own expertise and insight to bring the tracks we play.
Bear McCreary, composer
Bear McCreary is a prolific composer with notable credits spanning film, television and video games. He first joined the Norse saga in God of War (2018) and made an epic return to the series in God of War his Ragnarok. A masterful music-driven storyteller, Bear has a keen ability to weave rich authenticity into his interactive score, transporting and immersing players through his nine realms. Each thoughtful note is constructed to make your heart pound and swell with emotion throughout the God of War Ragnarok odyssey.
Eric Williams, Game Director
Eric Williams has been an integral member of Santa Monica Studio since 2005. His expertise and passion have made him a pillar of the God of War franchise since its inception. Erik helms God of War Ragnarok, leading the SMS team into the final installment of the Norse Tale. Eric worked closely with Bear and the team to ensure that each moment of the in-game music matched the emotional chords of the player.
Alex Moukala, music producer and host
Alex Moukala is a music producer known for his commitment to the gaming community. As a content creator with a natural talent for engaging audiences, Alex brings his perspective as a fan and music professional to steer the conversation.
Together, all three of our guests will travel through the musical landscapes of the Kingdom and find out how music is used to bring the story of Ragnarok, the god of war, to life.
Join us on November 17th at 3:30pm PT / 11:30pm GMT. Our host will take questions from the audience throughout the show.
