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"The soundtrack is inspired" --Games TM
"The soundtrack is one of the best and most memorable I've heard in a video game" --Videogamer.com
"Incredible orchestral work…does a great job of setting the tone" --Gaming Trend
"The soundtrack is one of the best and most memorable I've heard in a video game" --Videogamer.com
"Incredible orchestral work…does a great job of setting the tone" --Gaming Trend
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Alan Wake is a psychological thriller action-adventure video game developed exclusively for Xbox 360. The plot follows suspense-thriller writer Alan Wake in uncovering the mystery behind the disappearance of his wife while on vacation in idyllic small-town Bright Falls, and having to deal with blackouts and visions of characters and ideas from his latest novel, which he can't remember writing, coming to life. This superb score adds hugely to the global success of the game and was composed by Petri Alanko.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I know the soundtrack isn't out yet, and I've always looked down on reviews that are written before a product is released. However, having played through Alan Wake more times than I can count (not really, 5 is hardly above my numeracy level :D) and also having listened to some of the tracks on the stripped down soundtrack that comes with the limited edition of the game (it's very good, but nowhere near as complete as this soundtrack), I feel justly able to comment on the quality of the music.
Some of the track titles may be story spoilers, so please be aware of that before you read on, as I will be mentioning a few tracks by name.
As the daft review title implies, Petri Alanko's compositions flit between quiet, subdued melancholy and sweeping majestic ecstacy. The former is at its best on tracks such as 'Tom the Diver' in which cello is used almost as a personification of tragedy itself, a stark and powerful emotional underscoring of certain story details that I will not go into here. As for the latter, the sweeping majesty of 'Welcome to Bright Falls' is a strong showcase of the beauty of Mr Alanko's music.
The two extremes combine more often than not, as evidenced by the hook of 'A Writer's Dream', a sweeping, rousing melody, as beautiful as it is foreboding and dark. I could mention every track that is either divinely beautiful or deeply sad, but there's no real point to doing so. They all fall within either description or a combination of both.
Well, not quite all. The tracks 'Hunters', 'Water Pressure', and 'Cross That River' do something a little different. These are the tracks that mark the soundtrack as that of a videogame in the traditional sense. By no means are they badly composed, far from it, but the addition of electronica and syncopated tribal drumming into the mix(while excellent during in-game action sequences) seems to jar slightly with the rest of the music on offer here. I could see the rest of this soundtrack working beautifully as an orchestral concert, an evening to just sit back and let the music take you where it will, but not those three tracks would really fit. That said, it is only my personal opinion that they jar, and others may not think so. They are still accomplished compositions in their own right, and some may love the change of pace that they provide.
In short, this is an astonishing soundtrack. Sure, some game soundtracks have a few standout tracks, but this manages so much more than that. The vast majority of this score is of such a high quality that it would be an almost criminal shame were it to be overlooked. This deserves its place in your soundtrack collection, nestled somewhere in between 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Godfather'. It really is that good. But I will add one final point. If you buy this soundtrack, I recommend that you buy the game too. The music works on its own, but in combination with the story of the game, there is a certain level of subtext that really expands the music's scope and depth. Plus, if this is the quality of the music, you know that you're in for a treat if that same quality is evident in the rest of the game. It is.
Even if you don't pick up the game, this soundtrack really is one not to miss.
In a word: breathtaking.
In two words: buy it :D
Some of the track titles may be story spoilers, so please be aware of that before you read on, as I will be mentioning a few tracks by name.
As the daft review title implies, Petri Alanko's compositions flit between quiet, subdued melancholy and sweeping majestic ecstacy. The former is at its best on tracks such as 'Tom the Diver' in which cello is used almost as a personification of tragedy itself, a stark and powerful emotional underscoring of certain story details that I will not go into here. As for the latter, the sweeping majesty of 'Welcome to Bright Falls' is a strong showcase of the beauty of Mr Alanko's music.
The two extremes combine more often than not, as evidenced by the hook of 'A Writer's Dream', a sweeping, rousing melody, as beautiful as it is foreboding and dark. I could mention every track that is either divinely beautiful or deeply sad, but there's no real point to doing so. They all fall within either description or a combination of both.
Well, not quite all. The tracks 'Hunters', 'Water Pressure', and 'Cross That River' do something a little different. These are the tracks that mark the soundtrack as that of a videogame in the traditional sense. By no means are they badly composed, far from it, but the addition of electronica and syncopated tribal drumming into the mix(while excellent during in-game action sequences) seems to jar slightly with the rest of the music on offer here. I could see the rest of this soundtrack working beautifully as an orchestral concert, an evening to just sit back and let the music take you where it will, but not those three tracks would really fit. That said, it is only my personal opinion that they jar, and others may not think so. They are still accomplished compositions in their own right, and some may love the change of pace that they provide.
In short, this is an astonishing soundtrack. Sure, some game soundtracks have a few standout tracks, but this manages so much more than that. The vast majority of this score is of such a high quality that it would be an almost criminal shame were it to be overlooked. This deserves its place in your soundtrack collection, nestled somewhere in between 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Godfather'. It really is that good. But I will add one final point. If you buy this soundtrack, I recommend that you buy the game too. The music works on its own, but in combination with the story of the game, there is a certain level of subtext that really expands the music's scope and depth. Plus, if this is the quality of the music, you know that you're in for a treat if that same quality is evident in the rest of the game. It is.
Even if you don't pick up the game, this soundtrack really is one not to miss.
In a word: breathtaking.
In two words: buy it :D
Format:Audio CD
By far this is one off the best videogame soundtracks i've ever picked up.
If your a fan of the great Alan Wake game ,then this is a must buy for your home Or Ipod. 10/10
If your a fan of the great Alan Wake game ,then this is a must buy for your home Or Ipod. 10/10
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Sublime original piano & orchestral work
15 Aug 2010
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Anticipation for a commercial score to Alan Wake has has been rather large, and Petri Alanko succinctly quenches that demand. If you have played the game, you'll know the music, and you'll want to own this score. There is some material missing, but the CD is almost full and I appreciate the fact that better material had had room made for it.
Also, as another has made a point on out of a review, it is GOOD to see so many video game scores becoming physical, marketable commodities. Alan Wake contributes to this growing market. Quality has become underrated since the inauguration of digital music stores; other video game soundtracks such as Mass Effect 2 by Jack Wall & Assassin's Creed 2 by Jesper Kyd deserve to be released commercially and physically. Also, being distributed via Amazon MP3, they are sadly unavailable to anywhere outside the US.
Also, as another has made a point on out of a review, it is GOOD to see so many video game scores becoming physical, marketable commodities. Alan Wake contributes to this growing market. Quality has become underrated since the inauguration of digital music stores; other video game soundtracks such as Mass Effect 2 by Jack Wall & Assassin's Creed 2 by Jesper Kyd deserve to be released commercially and physically. Also, being distributed via Amazon MP3, they are sadly unavailable to anywhere outside the US.
Superb videogame soundtrack
26 Dec 2011
Amazon Verified Purchase
I am giving this videogame soundtrack a very enthusiastic 5-Star rating because it is the kind of soundtrack I love. It is well orchestrated with the right amount of slow and action passages, and a minimal amount of synthesizers (unlike a lot of the videogame soundtracks currently available out there which makes them all sound the same). At times it sounds mysterious and ominous. I have never heard about, nor have I ever played, this particular videogame before but after listening to some samples from the soundtrack I purchased and downloaded it right away. Definitely recommended to all those who, like me, collect movie and videogame soundtracks.
Mysterious and Moving
25 July 2010
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Well first thing's first... If you're not a fan of ambient or piano-based music then the Alan Wake soundtrack is probably not for you. If you're open to this genre then you're in for quite a treat. The entire sound is minimal and creepy. It gives a great atmosphere of mystery. This soundtrack is good enough to be a movie soundtrack in my opinion. As far as I can tell no music has been omitted this time (Sumthing Else usually cuts music from their soundtracks thus making them incomplete). Fans of the game will do well to pick this one up!
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