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[InfiniteCuts]

Not sure how I feel about this just yet... the guy is obviously talented and is responsible for some great soundtracks, but I've heard nothing from him that feels "Mass Effect" to me in any way, shape or form. If the plan is to bring his style of music to the game, then I am disappoint. Purely orchestral music won't cut it.



If he can at least make the effort to adapt or build on what Wall and Hulick have created, then this might be an interesting turn of events. In any case, I hope he is not solely responsible for the soundtrack... maybe a few key tracks or just the credits.

[Zebron is reaL]

Humongous fan of his works so I'm anxious to see hear what he's got.

[Val Seleznyov]

I didn't think that there was much consistency between the ME1 and ME2 soundtracks, if you ignore the main themes.

ME1 excelled in its synth arpeggios, used in Liara's World and Noveria, and the more orchestral sounding pieces, like Sovereign's Theme, which didn't really mix electronic and symphonic elements at all.

ME2 did meld the different elements though, and mostly did a good job of it. It resulted in much bigger and more bombastic pieces. Especially on what i consider to the be Geth theme (it's used during Tali's missions and Legion's loyalty -- though also pops up in Suicide Mission).

Wall's a good enough composer, and i really liked his work on Mass Effect, but Mansell could potentially do something incredible.

[The Elite Elite]

Well, just listed to that song on Youtube everyone listed on here. Sounded pretty good. Still haven't really seen a movie of his listed that I've seen before.

InfiniteCuts wrote...
In any case, I hope he is not solely responsible for the soundtrack... maybe a few key tracks or just the credits.

Isn't that what happened in Modern Warfare 2 with Hans Zimmer? (I'm pretty sure I read that he just did some of the game's music, not all) Could be the case here.

[Val Seleznyov]

The Elite Elite wrote...

Well, just listed to that song on Youtube everyone listed on here. Sounded pretty good. Still haven't really seen a movie of his listed that I've seen before.

InfiniteCuts wrote...
In any case, I hope he is not solely responsible for the soundtrack... maybe a few key tracks or just the credits.

Isn't that what happened in Modern Warfare 2 with Hans Zimmer? (I'm pretty sure I read that he just did some of the game's music, not all) Could be the case here.

Is Zimmer ever solely responsible for anything? He has a myriad of ghost writers, but Lorne Balfe was also credited on the MW2 soundtrack.

Modifié par Val Seleznyov, 10 février 2011 - 02:03 .

[AirborneMind]

@DrAnaconda: Two things about musical continuity. First, it's overrated; ME1 and ME2 had little stylistic continuity. The first game had stronger techno-futuristic vibe, where the second had more classical elements woven in. They shared a few motifs, but not much. Second, don't just typecast-for lack of a better word--Mansell. Most composers are capable writing in different styles and like to incorporate different elements into their work. Mansell himself uses much more than strings and piano (as one poster was worried about) If he's on the project, I'm sure he's aware of what's been done in the past games, and will take parts he finds useful. Plus, Bioware is usually pretty clear about what they want a game to sound like, so I'm sure Mansell and Hudson (and Jack Wall if he's still on the project) will discuss what artistic direction they want to take ME3.

Modifié par AirborneMind, 10 février 2011 - 02:10 .

[AllenShepard]

This is incredible news to me. I absolutely ADORE his work in Moon. Holy hell, I AM SO EXCITED.

[AdmiralCheez]

Good news! Mansell can do scifi-sounding stuff! Check out MOON's soundtrack.

I like this one, personally.

Still hope they haven't dropped Wall and Hullick.

EDIT: He also did this, apparently.

Modifié par AdmiralCheez, 10 février 2011 - 02:31 .

[simon.dean]

 I wanted Daft Punk 

[Soahfreako]

Screw Mansell, get Jack Wall back.

[Varus Praetor]

Lux Aeterna is by far the most epic theme song I've ever heard.

[Mindlog]

Cerberus only recruits the finest yoomanity has to offer.



From high Earth orbit the mournful song was sung. Every nation was thusly compelled to struggle against the menace.



cigarette?

[AirborneMind]

@Soahfreako: You don't even know he's gone yet.

[Soahfreako]

xXSnak3Eat3rXx wrote...

I honestly don't get all the love for Jack Wall.

Jack Wall pales in comparison to this guy.

Uh, NO. Vigil and M4 destroy anything Mansell could ever create. 

[Soahfreako]

AirborneMind wrote...

@Soahfreako: You don't even know he's gone yet.

There's such a thing as a quote button, and what do you mean.

[SSV Enterprise]

Vigil is good but not brilliant, and M4 wasn't done by Jack Wall.

[Soahfreako]

SSV Enterprise wrote...

Vigil is good but not brilliant, and M4 wasn't done by Jack Wall.

jack wall and sam hulick. That what I've seen all the credits go to for that song...

[adam_grif]

To the people saying that they have never seen Clint doing anything that sounded Mass Effecty, that's because he's never done something like Mass Effect. But he's extremely talented, and I'm sure he's capable of using the synths and is familiar with other people's works of this sort. In fact, bringing something original to the table would be refreshing.

[Skilled Seeker]

Soahfreako wrote...

xXSnak3Eat3rXx wrote...

I honestly don't get all the love for Jack Wall.

Jack Wall pales in comparison to this guy.

Uh, NO. Vigil and M4 destroy anything Mansell could ever create. 

lol funny stuff. You should be a standup comedian, I'd watch your shows.

[SSV Enterprise]

Soahfreako wrote...

jack wall and sam hulick. That what I've seen all the credits go to for that song...

They did the score for the rest of the game, but not M4.  That was done by the indie band Faunts.

www.youtube.com/watch

[adam_grif]

[Edit: Image removed. Nope, you don't go there. - Pacifien]

Modifié par Pacifien, 10 février 2011 - 02:23 .

[DrAnaconda]

AirborneMind wrote...

@DrAnaconda: Two things about musical continuity. First, it's overrated; ME1 and ME2 had little stylistic continuity. The first game had stronger techno-futuristic vibe, where the second had more classical elements woven in. They shared a few motifs, but not much. Second, don't just typecast-for lack of a better word--Mansell. Most composers are capable writing in different styles and like to incorporate different elements into their work. Mansell himself uses much more than strings and piano (as one poster was worried about) If he's on the project, I'm sure he's aware of what's been done in the past games, and will take parts he finds useful. Plus, Bioware is usually pretty clear about what they want a game to sound like, so I'm sure Mansell and Hudson (and Jack Wall if he's still on the project) will discuss what artistic direction they want to take ME3.

In my experience, most film composers have a very difficult time escaping their style. James Newton Howard and John Debney are much more adaptable than most, but I find them to be exceptions.

And as far as musical continuity, I'm not just talking about themes. I thought that there was sufficient continuity between ME1 and ME2. ME2's music felt like a faithful expansion of the style of the first game, including more orchestral elements while retaining the core style. As I've said, I do like Mansell, but I expect his music for Mass Effect 3 to sound like Clint Mansell music.

Now, if this really is a collaboration between Clint Mansell and Jack Wall and team, then my worries would be a bit unfounded. I don't mind some of Mansell's style being incorporated, as long as Jack Wall and team are sill onboard to keep it grounded in the style of the first two games.

I have to disagree about the importance of musical continuity. But I welcome and respect your differing opinion.

[2kgnsiika]

I wouldn't be worried about musical continuity. The composer, after all, works for BioWare – not the other way around. So, if the devs think Vigil or the Main Theme from ME1 belong in some situations then they will no doubt be there.



To be honest, I'm kind of happy about this. Wall of Sound did a good job at giving the ME universe its general feel, but having a composer of this magnitude for ME3 is a very good indicator about the general level of production values.

[padaE]

FANTASTIC!