Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross' Golden Globe Win Fuels Anticipation for Intergalactic Soundtrack
Naughty Dog's upcoming title, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, boasts a soundtrack by Golden Globe-winning composers Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. The duo recently received the award for Best Original Score for their work on Luca Guadagnino's Challengers. A recent Intergalactic trailer showcased their compositions alongside licensed tracks featured in the game.
Reznor and Ross, renowned for their collaboration on Nine Inch Nails and numerous film scores (including Academy Award-winning work on The Social Network and Soul), bring a wealth of experience to video game scoring. Reznor's previous credits include the soundtrack for Quake (1996) and the main title track for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2.
Accepting their Golden Globe for Challengers, Ross described the score as "never a safe choice, but always the right one," highlighting its contemporary, club-influenced sound that perfectly complements the film's athletic and sensual themes. Given their impressive track record and the potential horror elements hinted at for Intergalactic, their contribution is poised to be a standout game soundtrack.
Award-Winning Composers Score Naughty Dog's Intergalactic
While Nine Inch Nails' industrial rock might seem an unexpected fit for video games, Reznor and Ross have consistently demonstrated musical versatility. Their work ranges from the haunting soundscapes of The Social Network to the ethereal beauty of Soul, and now the enigmatic score for Naughty Dog's space adventure. This stylistic adaptability makes their involvement in Intergalactic, particularly given its potential horror elements, particularly compelling.
The Golden Globe win adds significant momentum to the already considerable anticipation surrounding Intergalactic, potentially representing a bold new direction for Naughty Dog. With the composers' impeccable history, the game's soundtrack promises to be a remarkable achievement, regardless of the final game content.