Olivier Deriviere
Olivier Deriviere is not a particularly well-known composer, so it would not be surprising if you haven't heard of him. He mostly scores obscure games such as Of Orcs and Men, and (ironically enough) the ObsCure series. His most notable work is probably Remmber Me. Whilst the games he's scored are usually recieved from a mixed to positive reception, his soundtracks are always highlighted as brilliant, with good reason.
He's scored a range of stuff, and has experience doing fantasy with Of Orcs and Men. Still, I doubt he's high-profile enough to be in the running, which is a shame. He's a brilliant composer and, unlike many in the business of video game scores, an avid gamer. For example, his battle music is written so it develops differently depending on how well the player does.
Desire for him to compose for DA: I -8/10
Likelihood of composing for DA: I - 3/10
Jeremy Soule
An obvious choice. Did a great job with the Skyrim soundtrack, and composed the famous main theme for Morrowind. Experienced and has worked with Bioware before. I'm sure he'd produce a good score, though I wasn't a fan of his work on KOTOR. I also think it might risk DA: I looking like a deliberate Skyrim clone if he was chosen to score it.
Desire for him to compose for DA: I -6/10
Likelihood of composing for DA: I - 7/10
Inon Zur
It's possible the rumours are rubbish. I think Inon did a pretty good job with the Dragon Age: Origins soundtrack, with the main theme and party camp music particularly stand outs. Still, I've found some of his music for DA: O doesn't really have much punch, and is easily forgotten. Particularly a problem with DA2; the only iconic bits of music from that game (for me) were the first 30 seconds of Mages, and Qunari on the Rise.
I still think Inon is a good fit for Dragon Age, though I think he will have to up his game from the meh soundtrack of DA2 if he scores DA: I.
Desire for him to compose for DA: I -7/10
Likelihood of composing for DA: I - 7/10
Austin Wintory
Journey is famous just as much for its stunning visuals as sweeping soundtrack. Austin Wintory spent a long period of time composing the soundtrack, and it really shows. One of the greatest video game soundtracks out there, the Journey OST is proof to anybody that Austin Wintory is one talented guy. Unfortunately, I don't see him scoring the game.
Desire for him to compose for DA: I -9/10
Likelihood of composing for DA: I - 5/10
Jack Wall and/or Sam Hulick
One area Mass Effect has always (imo) trumped Dragon Age in is the soundtrack. All 3 games feature scores that are brilliant in different ways. Jack Wall in particular could do a job in a more fantastical setting, judging by his work on Myst IV and Jade Empire, though I have a feeling him not returning for ME3 (and his subsequent comments) suggest he will not work with Bioware again.
Sam Hulick, though, would be a good candidate. A talented composer who is still not that well known. ALso has some fantasy experience from scoring for "Enclave."
Desire for them to compose for DA: I -8/10
Likelihood of composing for DA: I - 6/10 for Sam, 3/10 for Jack
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