After four years in the making, we’re finally celebrating the release of God of War Ragnarök!
With the success of God of War (2018) there has been enormous pressure to give fans a sequel worthy of its predecessor.. That means new characters and enemies, new kingdoms and creatures, and the most exciting thing for the PlayStation Studios Music team is an epic new score.
If you find yourself constantly humming the incredible God of War Ragnarök theme since the game was released last week, then we have a very special announcement for you!
Earlier this year, while production on God of War Ragnarök was in full swing, the PlayStation Studios Music team and game director Eric Williams threw an in-house soundtrack party as a fun and unique way to share game scores with Santa Monica Studio development. team.
We picked some of our favorite tracks and brought together some of the Music Production team members to give a behind-the-scenes look at how music was captured and transformed into interactive moments that became memories. emotional feelings for players.
The Santa Monica Studio team was overjoyed for the first time when they heard Bear McCreary’s beautifully composed music. Just as the music elevates the gameplay, these iconic themes provided an impetus to help the team carry out the rest of the production.
Based on the enthusiastic response of the team, we knew we couldn’t keep this experience within the confines of studio walls.
This is what we want to share with friend – Fans!
God of War Ragnarok . soundtrack party stream
We’ve teamed up with our soundtrack distribution partner, Sony Masterworks, and are excited to announce Ragnarök, the God of War. soundtrack party!
You can join our 90-minute live stream on PlayStation convulsions and YouTube upper channel Thursday, November 17 at 4:00 PM PST / 12:00 AM GMTwith pre-shows starting at 3:30pm PST/11:30pm GMT.
Our show will feature three amazing speakers, each with their own expertise and insight to give the music we’ll be playing.
Bear McCreary, Composer
Bear McCreary is a brilliant composer with notable credits spanning film, television, and video games. He first joined the Nordic story in God of War (2018) and returned to the epic series in God of War Ragnarok. A master storyteller with music, Bear has the ability to inject rich realism into his interactive scores to transport players into the Nine Realms. Every thoughtful note is built to keep the heart pounding and emotional throughout the adventures of the God of War Ragnarök.
Eric Williams, Game Director
Eric Williams has been an integral part of Santa Monica Studio since 2005. His expertise and passion have made him a mainstay of the God of War franchise since its inception. Eric took the lead in God of War Ragnarök, guiding the SMS team towards the final part of the Nordic saga. Eric worked closely with Bear and the team to ensure that every musical moment in the game hits the right level of emotion with the player.
Alex Moukala, Music Producer & Presenter
Alex Moukala is a music producer known for his enthusiastic involvement in the gaming community. A content creator with a natural talent for engaging with audiences, Alex brings his perspective as both a fan and a music pro to drive the conversation.
Together, all three of our guests will take us on a journey through the musical landscapes of the kingdoms and examine how we used music to bring the story of the War God Ragnarök to life. lively.
Make sure you join us on November 17th, starting at 3:30pm PT/11:30pm GMT! Our host will take questions from viewers throughout the show.
