Mass Effect Andromeda Soundtrack - 1 A Better Beginning 

Mass Effect original trilogy theme: War Mass Effect Andromeda theme: Exploration

“We were all expecting a golden world. Now there's just a long road ahead. But hold on to that dream. It might see us through.” - Ryder

Damn MassEffectFollower. At least take my sub box to dinner before you fuck it lol.

I can already see myself in 2020 looking back at this song and remembering the feelings I'm feeling now!

I clean my room to this.

The rest of the soundtrack was kind of unremarkable to me, nothing standing out as "I must listen to this over and over and over," but this piece... I can't get enough of it. I love the subtle piano-focused beginning for the feeling of being all alone, anticipatory, looking for something wonderful in the unknown; then the musical 'cast' grows and becomes more dynamic-- just like your crew (and the whole Initiative) comes together and becomes enlivened through the game, acquiring momentum and energy; then at the end it returns to something more intimate, but with all of that other stuff 'behind it,' still sort of present but the focus returns to where it began... I love it. There are really (at least) two 'iterations' of hearing this: before playing the game it's sort of a naive, bombastic thrill-- it sounded cool and made me want to see what the adventure would be, okay-- but after I finished the game and listened to it again it took on a much more emotional character, reminding me of the feelings I had for the characters and their ties through the story, how my Ryder ultimately fought for his sister, and SAM, and everyone else. And the feeling of promise afterwards. Now it kinda' chokes me up every time.

I agree, Andromeda was different in some things - but it was still Mass Effect. And I enjoyed it.

oh wow. listening to this (especially from 2:38) if i close my eyes i can totally see myself on a spaceship flying through the galaxy. love it

The scene when settling Eos with this playing as the colony ships drop from orbit was so well matched. Just a shame it wasn't longer considering the importance of the moment.

My recommended algorithm got overwhelmed: "Yo daw, I see you like mass effect. Here's all the soundtracks."

The start of this song explores the hopelessness of mass effect 3 and the war with the reapers, the second half is when you arrive in a brand new galaxy completely free of danger or any burden

Andromeda...is worth your time. Believe me.

This soundtrack is starting to affect me the same way Vigil's Theme affected me in ME 1. I actually miss Ryder and his crew. :/

I am pathfinder Ryder, and this is my favorite tune on the Nexus!

Anyone else feel like they can do the impossible now? Find a way to travel to the stars, a faster plane, a way to travel to a different Galaxy. With this, it feels possible.

2020 and still listening to the whole Mass Effect Andromeda. This is such an underrated Game!

I loved Andromeda even with all the issues, i really enjoyed our new position, Ryder isnt Shepard and doesnt triying to be him, he ended in his position only by bad luck meanwhile everyone respects Shepard from the beginning in Andromeda everyone doubt of your decisions and capacities and make worthy each success you had like Ryder

Such an incredible new direction with the soundtrack, really similar to our new, lighthearted and adventurous protagonist. Fell in love with andromeda, due in no small part to this soundtrack. Absolutely timeless.

Another year has reunited us once again, happy N7 folks!

This music is very moving. They somehow managed to give hope and exploring space a physical sound and it's fantastic. At 2:40 when it picks up pitch, when they play it over the hopeful colonists arriving at Eos, and finally being awarded for having hope, and Sara/Scott Ryder succeeding as Pathfinder when not very many expected them to succeed, and your first working colony is born as Podromos ... I get a little choked up at that, and part of that feeling is the music.

"Welcome to Andromeda."

This has me totally ready for Andromeda. I fell in love with the original trilogy's music, and this has officially rekindled my love for M.E.

My name is Commander Shepherd and this is my favorite soundtrack on The Citadel.

There are video games with good music and then there's a controversial video game with an absolute monster of a soundtrack! This is truly a Masterpiece!❤️

It's been awhile since a game has made me feel the way Andromeda does. I recently got it and am playing it blind. I remember how the trilogy made me feel playing through it the first time, or any other amazing game does the first time through it. This feeling is how I measure a game, and Andromeda is a hell of a good one. Had it's issues but the updates have definitely helped.

I honestly don't understand how Mass Effect Andromeda got any bad reviews, this game is freaking amazing! I honestly love the story line!😍 I think when it's possible, before I die, I'm going to attempt to get cryogenically frozen to see if one day we could go to the Andromeda galaxy and beyond!!

Where do I sign up to join the Andromeda Initiative?

Perhaps we treated Andromeda too harshly

My sub box just died a little

Happy N7 folks!

This track gives me goosebumps. And at the same time all I see is my Ryder being a snarky arse while doing bad ass things.

“I don’t know if they can feel fear, but we damn sure are gonna’ give them the opportunity to.”

This. This song IS Mass Effect. While Andromeda isn´t bad game.. It is a shame it was not a Mass Effect. But this song is and I absolutely appreciate that.

Holy cr*p this is fantatic!

THE ONLY THING in Andromeda that was not upto mark was the character faces but it did not deserve the mass hate. Personally, it was super good and i will forever love the game as one of the best installments in the series. Keep it up Mass effect team!!

A very good score sounds exactly like music from previous games. Since everyone is saying it reminds them of something completely different, this reminds of the suicide mission theme from Mass Effect 2, a little anyway.

Such an incredibly underrated game. Sure the story might not be as epic as the original, but the atmosphere is definitely there and never have I enjoyed the combat system in a shooter this much.

Even in the first Mass effect, when you explored a planet, you still felt like you were coming after someone who already discovered each planet, I think the only planet that was actually discovered by the player was Ilos.

There are games where i would put the last mission on hold simply because i dont want it to end... Like playing with Ciri in the Snow before she goes off to Novigrad to become Empress

God dammit that build up is so good.

The themes of these games make me want to be in the intergalactic age so badly.

this and trail of hope are my faves from the MEA OST. I loved MEA and it makes me sad that it probably won't get a sequel😭. just finished replaying it and it's so much fun despite all the issues. if only EA hadn't sabotaged to push that Anthem disaster.

I love Mass Effect 1 2 3 and even Andromeda.

Say what you want but this game is lit. Best game i've played since OW

Happy N7 commanders and pathfinders! Bioware has shared a glimpse into the future of the franchise today!

I only played the trial 10 hours, but i'm already absolutely in love with the OST. Totally a new fav for me. Thursday is so fucking far away damnit.

I love this game. I have to say that. I also must say that Andromeda is wosre than the original trilogy. First 3 games (1 and 2 especially) are just incedibly amazing. The best pieces of art ive ever seen. But it doesnt mean that that Andromeda is a bad game. Definetly not. It has problems but it has beautifull moments and for this part of game Im playing.

I see it like this: The original Mass Effect Trilogy is a three-part, sci-fi space opera. Mass Effect Andromeda is a colourful, sci-fi fantasy TV series spin-off...which, I might add, needs another season! Get to it Bioware.

Replaying this give years later, and I have to say I like Andromeda more than the original trilogy and won't apologize for it.

Damn.... this is beautiful.

If you ask me, Mass Effect Andromeda has the best soundtrack of the entire series.

This sounds like the love child of Mass Effect and Dragon Age. PLEASE BE GOOD. PLEASE.

2021 i still loving this game so much..

Most underrated game of all time.

i love the epic buildup. I was worried that the music would fall short of me3

Mass effect andromeda set up a wonderful formula. The mini side missions on each of the planets were a joy to discover ( like the cannibals on kadara ). The romance was sizzzzzling hot ( looking at Cora Harper ), the casual tasks to be completed in the nexus resonated with previous entries and even the pioneering theme of new exploration was deeply engaging. The combat system even was vastly improved by the jump jets. Scanning objects and listening to Sam dish out pieces of lore was satisfying. Finding the memory fragments and unlocking more of Alec’s perspective for viewing was very interesting. I mean really, what did this game miss? Something, not sure what it was, but what I do know is that it had so much more than enough for a sequel.

I'm dying a little inside! Can't wait to put this up so I can listen to it to go to sleep at night!!!

I really hope the same composer returns for the upcoming Mass Effect "reboot". Whether you liked, loved, disliked or hated Andromeda, one thing we can all agree on is that the soundtrack was nothing short of an Epic.

Good grief. I just bought a $6000 surround sound system and was loading all of my PS4 physical games onto my PS5 when this song came on the title screen. I had to hear the full thing with the crescendo, though. The floor is shaking. Fucking beautiful theme.

The future begins in...Andromeda

I love new OST. It's more subtle, with little less synths but fits perfectly into exploration/a new start trope. Great game overall.

Not the best game but damn am I enjoying my time

That faint whistle kind of tune you can hear gave me the chills in game when they walk into the Remnant construct...

I could listen to this until my ear drums explode

This game is monumentally underappreciated.

Last year I discovered the Mass Effect trilogy and these games became my favourite video games ever. Today I'm getting into this game, which has been called a piece of shit at least a million times since its release. And I'm glad I can make my own opinion, because they are wrong. No, Mass Effect Andromeda wasn't needed in the ME universe. Yes, it has not the best facial animations and character designs of 2017. Yes it is disappointing but only if you play it as a Mass Effect game from the trilogy. But it is NOT part of the trilogy. It isn't a pure action sci-fi RPG, it is more based on exploration and discoveries. That's why it deserves far better than what it gets. This theme is wonderful, makes me think about space exploration, and even if it isn't as epic as the trilogy's soundtrack, it is still epic in its own way. Makes us think about humanity and our dreams to explore and conquer the stars. Our history is about pioneers, explorers, adventurers, and space is the next stage of human discoveries and exploration. This theme is beautiful.

Got the game on big steam sale. Tried it out. Not close to as good as the originals. Voice acting, "polish", characters - just doesn't grab my attention. But this song? Very strong argument it's one of the best out of all the games.

Despite the hate, loving the soundtrack in ME:A. To me its subtle and energetic when needed, just what the doctor ordered. Now if I can figure out how to export the ost from a ps4 digital copy ikl be happy

I absolutely LOVE this one!

A kick ass theme. 😃

Absolutely brilliant piece. I love it

thank you Sara

It may not be a good Mass Effect, but it’s still a good game. That’s how powerful ME’s story is. No matter how bad the engine, combat or whatsoever is, as long as it’s a story of MassEffect, I will give it the same love as any other series.

Maze runner, hunger games, daredevil and now mass effect. GREAT!

Huge M.E. fan, this soundtrack sounds a lot like the Oblivion movie OST. Love it! Can't wait for this game.

One of the most underrated games ever

One year later and this REALLY GREW IN ME despite disliking the theme at first. GOD DAMN IT!

This song is basically what got me through my calc 1 and 2 classes.

such a legendary song, it sounds like hope, exploration of the far west, like space cowboys. So good. And the game was great, i dont care what the haters say.

Mass Effect: Voyager. Seriously the feelings this musical masterpiece evokes are so similar to the ones I have whenever I listen to Star Trek Voyager's title theme. The longer the years, the more tears they generate.

this kept reminded me of prometheus for some reason

I love mass effect trilogy lead music...... but, this begining song was breath taking from first time I heard it when I launched a game... I never started a game and waiting for the end of the song in the main menu :-D

I might have disliked playing Andromeda for various aspects I found it to be lacking in but this piece keeps bringing me back.

One of the best themes in gaming. It slowly builds into an epic masterpiece. It really gives that new home, and one large adventure feel. The best themes make you feel something, and this one does it perfectly.

Just amazing! Wow! With good headphones this Is a stunning piece :-)👍

3:01 That motiff that sounds through out the game always gives me chills

First heard this in some twitter video. Reminds me of those old science documentaries I used to watch!

I like that Menu theme so much :Dyou instantly get Mass Effect feels ^^

Perfect theme to intensively stare at the sunset on the horizon thinking about changing my life for the better ah fuck it...

The best track of mass effect Andromeda

I finished it for the first time a week ago. I still dont understand why people hate this game so much. Is 1000% better than the crap gane developers release nowdays. Sure, its not as great as the trilogy but is a nice spin off. If ME4 has Andromeda's gameplay and the story is good I am sure its going to be a masterpiece

Mass Effect Andromeda was a lot of fun, I really enjoyed the game, this track was dope 👏👏👏

i dont give a shit what people say, this game and its soundtrack is amazing

Been excited for these. Thank you! It should make my final week of waiting a little bit easier. ;)

This is it! Sounds as good and epic as the original trilogy.

As a Star Wars fan (OG trilogy), I've always been a fan of big epic orchestral soundtracks. We're talking Gladiator, Aliens, Armageddon, 6th Day, etc. This is how I would imagine a sci-fi epic with a bit of futuristic instruments. It's simply an amazing theme, for an amazing game. Yeah, the game did get some bad publicity due to bugs, and fans thinking Shepard would somehow return. Culminating in not getting what they wanted. Kind of like the Star Wars prequels (and I'm not gonna mention the horrendous Disney Skywalker Saga). Andromeda is, and will always be a great game, and I encourage every sci-fi buff to play it.

It’s a shame that this didn’t get the attention it needed but between all the glitches and production issues, plus people fighting over the storyline I knew it wasn’t going to be received well by many. Shame because there was so much potential

The piano notes kind of remind me of one of the songs from Inception.

Like MEA itself this first track takes ages to get going becomes momentarily awesome (despite its bugs the game does get kinda awesome) and abruptly ends

I wanna cry. It's best music in my playlist. Glory to Andromeda Initiative!