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Jack Wall Returns For Mass Effect 2 Score
EA and BioWare announced today that composer Jack Wall has returned to lend his talents to the original soundtrack for Mass Effect 2. An industry veteran, Wall is known for his contributions to the Myst franchise, Splinter Cell, Jade Empire and the original Mass Effect. Wall is also the conductor and co-founder of Video Games Live and the Game Audio Network Guild.
“We are thrilled to again be collaborating with Jack Wall, this time on Mass Effect 2,” said Dr. Ray Muzyka, co-founder at BioWare. “Jack did an outstanding job with the original game and has a firm grasp for our vision of the trilogy. His score for Mass Effect 2 perfectly blends classic sci-fi inspired sounds with unique arrangements to achieve an emotionally charged complement to the dramatic, action-packed gameplay.”
“Working on the Mass Effect franchise has challenged me to create music beyond what I’ve written before,” said composer Jack Wall.”With Mass Effect 2, the story is even more engrossing and affecting, so it was important for me, along with my team of composers Sam Hulick, David Kates, Jimmy Hinson, and music implementation by Brian DiDomenico, to develop a score that complemented the scope and intensity of the gameplay while captivating the players and drawing them deeper into the story.”
As you already know, Mass Effect 2 is slated for release on the Xbox 360 and PC on January 26. If you are looking to get a taste of the game’s ambiance before it hits retail, the three hour Mass Effect 2 soundtrack will be available to purchase from digital retailers on January 19.
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