Golden Globe Win for Reznor and Ross Boosts Anticipation for Intergalactic Soundtrack
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, the acclaimed composers behind the soundtrack for Naughty Dog's upcoming title Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, have added another accolade to their impressive list of achievements: a Golden Globe for Best Original Score. Their award-winning work graces Luca Guadagnino's film Challengers.
The recent Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet trailer showcased a preview of Reznor and Ross's composition, alongside snippets of licensed music featured in the game. Known for their extensive collaboration with Nine Inch Nails and their critically acclaimed scores for films directed by David Fincher and Pete Docter, the duo previously won an Academy Award for The Social Network and Soul, along with numerous Grammys, an Emmy, and a BAFTA. Reznor also has prior experience composing for video games, having created the soundtrack for 1996's Quake and the main theme for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2.
Accepting the Golden Globe from presenters Elton John and Brandi Carlile, Ross described the Challengers score as "never...a safe choice, but it always felt like the right one." The contemporary, club-influenced electronic music complements the film's themes of athleticism and sensuality. Given their exceptional talent, the Intergalactic soundtrack is poised to become a landmark achievement in video game music.
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross's Golden Globe Win
While the creators of Nine Inch Nails' industrial rock might seem an unconventional choice for game and film scores, Reznor and Ross have consistently demonstrated versatility, crafting the haunting soundscapes of The Social Network, the ethereal melodies of Soul, and now, the enigmatic score for Naughty Dog's space-exploration game. With online speculation suggesting a horror element in Intergalactic, their musical style appears particularly fitting.
The Golden Globe win further amplifies the anticipation surrounding Intergalactic, potentially a significant departure for Naughty Dog. Given their impeccable track record, fans can expect a captivating and memorable soundtrack, regardless of the game's final narrative.
