Music of the Mass Effect video game trilogy
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The Music of the Mass Effect video game trilogy are the official soundtracks to Bioware
's action role-playing game
trilogy Mass Effect
. The trilogy has not yet been completed with the final game expected to be released in early 2012.
Original Soundtrack was composed and produced by Jack Wall
and Sam Hulick, featuring additional music by Richard Jacques
and David Kates. The soundtrack was published by Sumthing
and released on November 20, 2007, and features 37 tracks including the song featured at the game's end—M4, Part II
performed by Faunts
. According to the liner notes and press release, the music was inspired by classic sci-fi movies such as Blade Runner
and Dune
. Pieces of the soundtrack are featured in Video Games Live
.
: Original Videogame Score is composed and produced by Wall of Sound inc., consisting of lead composer Jack Wall
, as well as Sam Hulick, David Kates, and Jimmy Hinson with additional editing and in-game implementation by Brian DiDomenico. The soundtrack was released on 19 January 2010 as a download, and published by Electronic Arts. It features 27 tracks on two discs.
Mass Effect 2
: Original Videogame Score Track Credits are as follows:
1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 12, 15, 21, 22, 24, 25, 27 by Jack Wall;
5, 13, 14, 16 by Jimmy Hinson;
7, 11, 17 by David Kates;
8, 19, 20 by Sam Hulick;
10 by Jack wall & David Kates;
23 by Jack Wall & Brian DiDomenico;
18, 26 by Sam Hulick & Jack Wall;
6 by Jimmy Hinson & Jack Wall
released an additional album of Mass Effect 2 "Ambience" tracks composed by Jack Wall
, Sam Hulick, David Kates, and Jimmy Hinson via major electronic distributors iTunes
& Amazon
MP3
.
& Amazon
MP3
. These scores correspond with BioWare's additional downloadable content
(DLC) for the game. None of the additional score to the Mass Effect 2 DLC is scored by Jack Wall.
duo Sascha Dikiciyan
& Cris Velasco
, who composed the soundtrack to Kasumi also completed the additional score for Arrival. There is yet to be a commercial release of the material.
on the 9th of February, 2011, composer Clint Mansell
stated "I'm doing a video game this year actually. Mass Effect 3." While not dismissing the statement, via a reciprocation of the story on GameInformer on the 10th, Electronic Arts
responded: "EA doesn't have any details to announce at this time in regards to Mass Effect 3's composer."
Via Twitter
on the 10th February, 2011, Wall of Sound inc.
in-house composer Jack Wall
, responsible for the music to both previous installments of the Mass Effect franchise, confirmed having no involvement with the production of Mass Effect 3. A peripheral statement concluded that he will "not [be] returning to score the final game" due to undetailed and "complicated" reasons. Wall also used positive connotations in mention of Mansell.
BioWare
BioWare is a Canadian video game developer founded in February 1995 by newly graduated medical doctors Ray Muzyka, Greg Zeschuk, and Augustine Yip. BioWare is currently owned by American company Electronic Arts...
's action role-playing game
Action role-playing game
Action role-playing games form a loosely defined sub-genre of role-playing video games that incorporate elements of action or action-adventure games, emphasizing real-time action where the player has direct control over characters, instead of turn-based or menu-based combat...
trilogy Mass Effect
Mass Effect
Mass Effect is an action role-playing game developed by BioWare for the Xbox 360 and Microsoft Windows by Demiurge Studios. The Xbox 360 version was released worldwide in November 2007 published by Microsoft Game Studios...
. The trilogy has not yet been completed with the final game expected to be released in early 2012.
Mass Effect
The Mass EffectMass Effect
Mass Effect is an action role-playing game developed by BioWare for the Xbox 360 and Microsoft Windows by Demiurge Studios. The Xbox 360 version was released worldwide in November 2007 published by Microsoft Game Studios...
Original Soundtrack was composed and produced by Jack Wall
Jack Wall (composer)
Jack Wall is an American video game music composer. He has worked on video game music for over 20 games including the Myst franchise, Splinter Cell, Jade Empire, and Mass Effect...
and Sam Hulick, featuring additional music by Richard Jacques
Richard Jacques
Richard Jacques is a British music composer. He is best known for his video game music, most notably for numerous video games created by Sega.-Early life:...
and David Kates. The soundtrack was published by Sumthing
Sumthing Distribution
Sumthing Distribution is a New York based company started by Nile Rodgers that distributes recording artist and independent record labels. It is the largest African-American owned distribution company in America.-External links:**...
and released on November 20, 2007, and features 37 tracks including the song featured at the game's end—M4, Part II
M4 (EP)
M4 is an EP recorded by Canadian Indie Rock band Faunts in 2007. The EP was largely unknown until M4, Pt. II was played over the credits of the 2007 video game Mass Effect.- Track listing :* 1 - M4, Pt. II * 2 - Sleepwalker...
performed by Faunts
Faunts
-History:Faunts was formed in the fall of 2000 by two brothers Steve and Tim Batke. Faunts are released on Friendly Fire Recordings. In 2005, their debut album High Expectations/Low Results was well-received. In 2006, a 40-minute EP entitled M4 was released that grew out of music crafted to...
. According to the liner notes and press release, the music was inspired by classic sci-fi movies such as Blade Runner
Blade Runner
Blade Runner is a 1982 American science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott and starring Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, and Sean Young. The screenplay, written by Hampton Fancher and David Peoples, is loosely based on the novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K...
and Dune
Dune (film)
Dune is a 1984 science fiction film written and directed by David Lynch, based on the 1965 Frank Herbert novel of the same name. The film stars Kyle MacLachlan as Paul Atreides, and includes an ensemble of well-known American and European actors in supporting roles. It was filmed at the Churubusco...
. Pieces of the soundtrack are featured in Video Games Live
Video Games Live
Video Games Live is a concert series created and produced by industry veterans and video game composers Tommy Tallarico and Jack Wall. The concerts consist of segments of video game music performed by a live orchestra with video footage and synchronized lighting and effects, as well as several...
.
Mass Effect 2: Original Video Game Score
Mass Effect 2Mass Effect 2
Mass Effect 2 is an action role-playing game developed by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts for Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The game was released for Microsoft Windows and Xbox 360 on January 26, 2010 and for PlayStation 3 on January 18, 2011...
: Original Videogame Score is composed and produced by Wall of Sound inc., consisting of lead composer Jack Wall
Jack Wall (composer)
Jack Wall is an American video game music composer. He has worked on video game music for over 20 games including the Myst franchise, Splinter Cell, Jade Empire, and Mass Effect...
, as well as Sam Hulick, David Kates, and Jimmy Hinson with additional editing and in-game implementation by Brian DiDomenico. The soundtrack was released on 19 January 2010 as a download, and published by Electronic Arts. It features 27 tracks on two discs.
Mass Effect 2
Mass Effect 2
Mass Effect 2 is an action role-playing game developed by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts for Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The game was released for Microsoft Windows and Xbox 360 on January 26, 2010 and for PlayStation 3 on January 18, 2011...
: Original Videogame Score Track Credits are as follows:
1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 12, 15, 21, 22, 24, 25, 27 by Jack Wall;
5, 13, 14, 16 by Jimmy Hinson;
7, 11, 17 by David Kates;
8, 19, 20 by Sam Hulick;
10 by Jack wall & David Kates;
23 by Jack Wall & Brian DiDomenico;
18, 26 by Sam Hulick & Jack Wall;
6 by Jimmy Hinson & Jack Wall
Mass Effect 2: Atmospheric
On the 7th of September, 2010, BioWareBioWare
BioWare is a Canadian video game developer founded in February 1995 by newly graduated medical doctors Ray Muzyka, Greg Zeschuk, and Augustine Yip. BioWare is currently owned by American company Electronic Arts...
released an additional album of Mass Effect 2 "Ambience" tracks composed by Jack Wall
Jack Wall (composer)
Jack Wall is an American video game music composer. He has worked on video game music for over 20 games including the Myst franchise, Splinter Cell, Jade Empire, and Mass Effect...
, Sam Hulick, David Kates, and Jimmy Hinson via major electronic distributors iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
& Amazon
Amazon.com
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MP3
MP3
MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 Audio Layer III, more commonly referred to as MP3, is a patented digital audio encoding format using a form of lossy data compression...
.
Mass Effect 2: Combat
On October 5, 2010, a further additional soundtrack album was released entitled "Combat".Mass Effect 2 DLC
Major downloadable content packs Kasumi: Stolen Memory, Overlord, Lair Of The Shadow Broker & Arrival feature new music, most of which have had official releases via major digital distributors iTunesITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
& Amazon
Amazon.com
Amazon.com, Inc. is a multinational electronic commerce company headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is the world's largest online retailer. Amazon has separate websites for the following countries: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, and...
MP3
MP3
MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 Audio Layer III, more commonly referred to as MP3, is a patented digital audio encoding format using a form of lossy data compression...
. These scores correspond with BioWare's additional downloadable content
Downloadable content
Downloadable content is official additional content for a video game distributed through the Internet. Downloadable content can be of several types, ranging from a single in-game outfit to an entirely new, extensive storyline, similarly to an expansion pack. As such, DLC may add new game modes,...
(DLC) for the game. None of the additional score to the Mass Effect 2 DLC is scored by Jack Wall.
Mass Effect 2: Kasumi's Stolen Memory
Mass Effect 2: Overlord
Mass Effect 2: Lair Of The Shadow Broker
Mass Effect 2: Arrival
Sonic MayhemSonic Mayhem
Sonic Mayhem is the professional name used by German born game music producer and professional sound designer Sascha "Buzzfunk" Dikiciyan and associates...
duo Sascha Dikiciyan
Sonic Mayhem
Sonic Mayhem is the professional name used by German born game music producer and professional sound designer Sascha "Buzzfunk" Dikiciyan and associates...
& Cris Velasco
Cris Velasco
Cris Velasco is an American video game and film composer. He has been featured in the God of War video game series, with four tracks on the God of War, four on the God of War II, and five on the God of War III soundtracks...
, who composed the soundtrack to Kasumi also completed the additional score for Arrival. There is yet to be a commercial release of the material.
Non-commercialized Club Music
Several pieces of music were written for the various club scenes in Mass Effect 2. These are yet to be released and/or sold as a marketable commodity.| Location | Title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Afterlife | "Callista" | Saki Kaskas |
| Lower Afterlife | "Techno Madness" | Jesse Allen |
| Dark Star Lounge | "Happiness" | John Morgan |
| Eternity Bar | "To Hide? To Seek" | Comaduster |
Mass Effect 3
In a casual interview with The QuietusThe Quietus
The Quietus is a British online rock music and pop culture magazine, focusing on arts news, reviews, and features. The site is an editorially independent publication led by John Doran and a group of freelance journalists and critics, some of whom have worked for other media outlets...
on the 9th of February, 2011, composer Clint Mansell
Clint Mansell
Clinton Darryl "Clint" Mansell, is an English musician, composer, and former lead singer and guitarist of the band Pop Will Eat Itself....
stated "I'm doing a video game this year actually. Mass Effect 3." While not dismissing the statement, via a reciprocation of the story on GameInformer on the 10th, Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts, Inc. is a major American developer, marketer, publisher and distributor of video games. Founded and incorporated on May 28, 1982 by Trip Hawkins, the company was a pioneer of the early home computer games industry and was notable for promoting the designers and programmers...
responded: "EA doesn't have any details to announce at this time in regards to Mass Effect 3's composer."
Via Twitter
Twitter
Twitter is an online social networking and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters, informally known as "tweets".Twitter was created in March 2006 by Jack Dorsey and launched that July...
on the 10th February, 2011, Wall of Sound inc.
Wall of Sound
The Wall of Sound is a music production technique for pop and rock music recordings developed by record producer Phil Spector at Gold Star Studios in Los Angeles, California, during the early 1960s...
in-house composer Jack Wall
Jack Wall (composer)
Jack Wall is an American video game music composer. He has worked on video game music for over 20 games including the Myst franchise, Splinter Cell, Jade Empire, and Mass Effect...
, responsible for the music to both previous installments of the Mass Effect franchise, confirmed having no involvement with the production of Mass Effect 3. A peripheral statement concluded that he will "not [be] returning to score the final game" due to undetailed and "complicated" reasons. Wall also used positive connotations in mention of Mansell.