Maybe this is extra proof that the best genre for musical expression is actually... fusion? 😄 That said, your good taste for regional instruments and textures has got me thinking there's something to be said of a potential collab with Faraji if you ever need an authentic 1 to 1 eastern sound. I think the respect and admiration you showed for the Alash Ensemble in Pathless is a huge credential when talking to the ethnomusicology side of the force. :)
Beautiful. As I said on your Abzu commentary, I have not played this game, but I've watched walkthroughs. This morning, watching these two commentaries, it's occurring to me that the two games actually tell essentially the same story, but with different environments and outcomes: The character discovers in their wanderings that they are the problem. While Abzu tells a story of interconnectiveness bringing back to life what the character's originators destroyed, this one tells of ruin, and of solitary penance.
Thank You Austin for doing this, such an amazing list (listened to them all)! It's so interesting to hear how other composers think about music and also what inspires them. But most importantly thank You for your wonderful music, I love your music and bold writing, it has lot's of heart and soul in it!
As someone who very hates club music (especially the generic drum beats, electronica elements), I would absolutely listen the crap out of this Well done
Just finished the game, and what a great take on interactive storytelling! And no other composer could have handled it as well as you! There were quite a few times I forgot what I was playing and just sat back enjoying the show.
This is both hilarious and epic in equal measure! I'm telling you man, if I ever go clubbing in Eastern Europe and don't hear music like this I'll be sorely disappointed
OH MAN this was so fun to listen to! I have def heard the acronym 'CSGO' but I actually don't know what it stands for. Given the chapter titles, is it a fighting game?
Counter Strike: Global Offensive, however they released an updated version of the game last year that took its place, so the game is now Counter Strike 2 officially
Everyone else here got it correctly. CS2 fka CSGO is Valve's shooter, born long ago of a Half-Life mod that has become of the biggest FPS / competitive shooters in the world. The sustained popularity of it is absolute madness
