IXION | Original Soundtrack 

"Alright Guillaume, its just an indie space city builder thing, no need to go too hard...."

Guillaume David is a musical genius, just listen to the Mechanicus ost

"i gave you the Stars! i give you: the VOHLE Engine!" you know, even considering what happened literally 10 seconds later, guy absolutely NAILED the speech....

Most sci-fi soundtracks that accompany the stories that touch the same subjects as IXION go with the overly dramatic, the solemn, the grandiose. That can be fine, but when everyone's doing it, it starts feeling like well-trodden ground. The safe route, if you will. We've heard it with Hans Zimmer, Max Richter, Ramin Djawadi, James Horner, Michael Giacchino, and a looong list of others that use the same ol' reliable tools to accompany sci-fi tales. However, Guillaume David, with IXION's soundtrack, feels like he's singing the praises of a facet of humanity that not often receives aural attention: its industriousness and resilience. More often than not, when those themes arise in media, they are accompanied by the epic sounds typical of a grand goal, or the dramatic undertones typical of a tragedy that tests our resolve. IXION's soundtrack, instead (and of course, appropriately given the type of game it is), appropriately musicalizes the immense industriousness, resilience, ingenuity, and sacrifice that is involved in the day to day life of a space station. How what everything with take for granted and oftentimes boring becomes heroic when set in outer space. It's a wonderful soundtrack because it underlines the bravery of the mundane, and the determination of pushing through routine. It warms up what would normally be very distant and rote proceedings by infusing it with humanity's hopes and dreams. It's a wonderful mixture between electronic and organic, massive synths supporting ethereal choirs and ethnic drums. Humanity surviving so far from Earth through sheer willpower. Guillaume David did it again. We all know how Mechanicus is great, it's been discussed at length. But IXION proves that David has a knack to strike the chord (haha) that perfectly encapsulates the media that has the privilege to have one of his soundtracks accompanying it. It's refreshing, it's moving, it's absolutely magnificent.

Man, I can't scream because people are asleep but I'm happy this is out.

This is like Solarpunk version of Mechanicus and I love it

Me "This sounds familiar... wait, Guillaume David? wait.... WAIT ..... WAIT A MECHANICUS SECOND!!!!"

this soundtrack has no business going as hard as it does.

The drop at 0:15 told me I am in for a ride. Magos Guillaume has not disappointed in his aural praise of the Machine-God. Praise the Omnissiah!

LETS GOOOOOOOO Edit: This is the best thing I've heard in my life, no wonder the studio was founded to promote the music of this gigachad of a composer

By the Omnissiah he's done it again

This had me in tears when I heard it the first time. This guy is a sleeper genius

I don't know this game. This recommendation just appeared. This is FKG AMAZING. The first track left me speechless.

I sent a friend a clip of the first Vhole jump. His first reply was "Is that music actually part of the game? That just went real hard." His second reply was "Just picked up the deluxe edition" Good soundtracks can indeed sell games. He went on to nearly 100% the achievements on it, really loved the story and gameplay as well once the music hooked him. For my part, the Vhole jump is by far my favorite depiction of FTL I've seen, both visually, and the way the music and cinematography fit together. Really well done game.

From the composer of Warhammer Mechanicus aaaare you kidddinnng meee let's GOOOOOOO

Vanirs legacy itching that musical spot that no other song could scratch

this definitelly has to be one of the best space game osts ever, man the moment i heard vanir`s legacy in the epic gameplay trailer i instantly fell in love with this, the setting, the visuals, the sound and music all is perfect for me

The vanir's legacy is absolutely a iconic track to be remembered and revered.

The way Guillaume can make the deep bass sounds talk and actively take part in the songs is mindblowing. Most people treat bass as a monotone drone that holds up the rest of the song, but instead here it is actively joining the melodies.

One of the things I love about this soundtrack is that the techno-synth and choir sing together in harmony. This means the ship is singing along with humanity. The AI's purpose and humanities hope are in literal harmony through this journey. If you know the story beats, this makes even more sense.

I’ve listened to this a hundred times in the last two months.

the sync of Vanir's Legacy with the jump sequence animation... is something quite special

Soundtrack day before the game is released. I can’t decide if this is torture or not.

Wow. I haven’t heard anything this good in ages it seems. beautifully bold, and so very emotional. Haven’t played the game, but I’m completely enraptured by this.

I've been waiting eagerly for the soundtrack since the demo, gonna listen this masterpiece round the clock. Thanks Guillaume David for such awesome work. You really did bring joy to my day !

That track "Across the void" is spine tingling! Most of this music is, but that one is my absolute favorite.

The Jump Sequence got me here. What a show. What a visual. "Look at them. Humanity. On their way."

So many superb sounds! If I ever find myself in space looking down on Earth (what, it could happen) this is what I'd like to listen to while reading my books.

The first time that I bought the Game+Soundtrack package from Steam. Well DONE 🙌👏👏

That soundtrack is award worthy! Totally sets the entire mood and atmosphere for the game. And Vanir's Legacy is one of the standout tracks of the year, making the jump sequence one of the best cinematics recently.

The soundtrack (in the previews) helped me getting hocked on synthesizers and surely is a reason I kept coming back to Ixion.

The no turning back bit of this playlist is just a masterpiece hearing the choir in the back. You can just feel the feels man knowing that this is there last chance a hope for the future just amazing.

8:23 amazing

First the Mechanicus soundtrack and now this?! Amazing work Guillaume, thank you. (:

IXION can beautifly express how future could really look like and that speech was stunning.

"Across the void" is the best ost game. I listen to this ost in the dark winter time and look at the stars in the sky. Thank you so much for such wonderful music.

A true BANGER of a soundtrack if I do say so myself. Love it.

Across The Void is now my Favourity Song ever

I clicked on this video by mistake, and thankfully i decided to listen to it, nice music.

A absolute masterpiece. I love the added touch that the station's solar panels grow every song, which makes it feel like we are watching the Tiqqun traverse places

A master of legato glides and sub mixing!

i have been playing video games for almost 30 years now and this is by far the best soundtrack i have ever heard

A speech of Earth is one of the best songs I have ever heard. Absolutely spectacular. SPIN THE DRUM!

This is the kind of music I'd imagine space traversal sounds like thematically

*ADEPTUS MECHANICUS RISE UP!* Our Warhammer Mechanicus Composer Strikes yet again!!

David literally puts his soul into his works, imbued with the atmosphere of the universe and the situation. That is why his music is so mesmerizing.

man this goes so hard its unreasonable holy shit. I was ignoring it in my recommended until I realised who made it. Then I had to listen to it!

Guillaume David is a genius You can fell every emotion of being stranded in space on a braking ship whilst being the last hope of humanity Such a beautiful OST Very well done!

Guillaume David! So the master returns! Mechanicus soundtrack was out of this world!

Not only does Guillaume David always drop bangers, Kasedo Games makes the best games to go with it. Mechanicus and Ixion with the music on will have me in a trance. Excited to see what more you guys do together.

This soundtrack really is something else! Absolutely mesmerizing.😍 Can't wait to cover your game

Across The Void is just unquestionably great. A friend of mine described it as "We're running out of time", and it felt so true. Humanity is running out of time. Tiqqun is running out of time. My god, what a game

another banger of an ost from Guillaume!

I've written it already on the trailer, but i'll write it again: "EMW Charon" at 4:30 is one of the best electronic tracks i've heard in my life; the high/low counterpoints and the chorus are amazing. Thank you for all the great music!

This game and its soundtrack is critically underrated

This soundtrack... is bumping!

FROM THE MOMENT I UNDERSTOOD THE WEAKNESS OF MY FLESH IT DISGUSTED ME

I'll just say it. Fall in love to this OST. And buy game with OST. So beautiful.

I like how in "No turning" back that you can feel it. But you also feel hope for a better tomorrow. There is absolutely no sadness in it, just a recollection of the situation and how to continue onwards.

Literally within the first 30 seconds and hearing that flute playing, knew this shit was gonna be 🔥

This is the best thing i did heard on this year, awesome job, i will get this game soon!

Gonna make this my in-game music for Rimworld.

Wow! The best thing about E:D is the audio & if this is any indication of game play, I'm checking this one out for sure...Thankx for the post...

"No Turning Back" is the one for me.. When I'm multitasking and trying to build a new line of production with new tech and getting lost and confused, this one clears my head. I know what I'm doing again.

Absolument magnifique. Variée mais cohérente, extrêmement travaillée et ça se sent, dans tous les détails. Chef d’œuvre 👌🏻

I need an extended director's cut bass boosted VIP version of A Speech On Earth, SO SO GOOD

great work, I don’t remember when the intrigue of the plot and music in a city-building simulator gave so many impressions

Listening to the opening track when first starting the game I said to myself "did Boards of Canada do this soundtrack"? Googled it, found your Q&A on Reddit, and found your comments about your inspirations. I love BoC and I love your soundtrack, too. I'm once worked in electronic music and really really appreciate your creations. Thank you for posting it on youtube so I can bump it in my car. :D

I have not played Mechanicus or IXION... But holy fuck, i heard a snippet of the Mechanicus OST and it sent me on a mission to unearth every single piece of music Guillaume David has ever composed. This guy is simply amazing at what he does... How is he only credited with the two soundtracks from Mechanicus and IXIOM? Am i seriously expected to believe the Mechanicus OST is his first shot at making a soundtrack? There's no hecking way. Does anyone know if he's using an alias or if he's been involved in previous collaborative projects he hasn't been properly credited for? I'd simply love to know and hear more.

I love Guillaume David's music so much Ive been waiting for this for so long its great, Ill get the game to support him

Amazing work by Guillaume. This is one of the few games I keep the music track on, rather than muting it for my own.

the type of music that makes you question or think the purpose of our existence as a specie in the universe

Can't stop to listen it time and time again. Love the OST. Thanks for this wonderfull music, and the wonderfull game too. Played it a lot of time too :) )

The first music gives me goosebumps! It's awesome!

Wonderful music. Even without playing the game, I can feel and hear the space.

The music AND the visuals

Fantastic. This is one of the best game soundtracks in a long time.

Man this game is something else. No game has made me feel the way this one did in a very long time. The combination elements of Startopia, Homeworld, Factorio, and Stellaris.... is just mindblowing. That and the soundtrack hits like no other.

Track two - EMV Charon is absolutely amazing on a high end hifi system with a pair of subwoofers!! Glorious! :)

Praise be to the Machine God! Awesome tracks, every one of them! Mr. David has done it again!

Next level stuff. Buying the game on this alone

I got the feeling the Guillaume David is for Kasedo what Mick Gordon is for ID software 🙂 Interesting soundtrack!

The best thing about the game is the Tiqqun, that is one beautiful ship. The story, gameplay & background score adds so much to the game. Well done guys & gals involved in the project.

Probably the best space/sci fi themed ost since Endless Space.

Never been so glad to find out about a game so late. I don't think I'd be able to survive the suspense for a whole year.

The ticking incorporated at 7:46 really helps convey the great length of time passed since you last visited the Sol system (despite being there moments ago with the Tiqqun), really adds desperation and dread to the whole situation when you realize you might be all that's left of humanity

DAS ist ein verdammt geiler Soundtrack!!! Danke Guillaume David!

3:09 That introduction of vocalization or synths? Absolute goosebumps.

POG! That drop at 56:29

Goosebumps. If somehow "blindsight" movie is ever created, I hope Guillaume David is the main composer.

Fire tracks! Guillaume David not messing around >:)

This music just gives an amazing feeling of ... scale

Words can't express just how much I love this OST - it is perfect for space and this game I wish the game had a loop music setting to just keep playing tracks

Guillaume David thank you man your unique style fits me well

A truly rare OST. It's a masterpiece.

A collaboration between Guillaume David and Melodysheep is needed in this world. Excellent music once more.

Honey for my ears. Fabulous. The game is great too.

One of the most stunning soundtracks I've ever listened to. 10/10 masterpiece.

This being created by the same brilliant fellow that made Mechanicus' soundtrack, this reminds me of a beacon of light in that dark universe, as if the Mechanicus had even the slightest hope of rising beyond their obsessive metallic shackles. It's a good feeling.

This game is epic. Such beautiful music, visuals, and storyline. You can almost feel the struggle of the people you are carrying to mankind's last hope.