Anyone who has seen shows such as Battlestar Galactica and The Walking Dead knows that musical composer Bear McCreary can bring power to the musical pieces that accompany those shows. Those of you who enjoyed his work on those shows or any of his pieces in general should definitely check out the SOCOM soundtrack released today. Why, you ask? Because he is the mastermind behind this game’s music as well. The soundtrack is available on both the Playstation Network Store and iTunes for $9.99 with an expanded 2 disc special edition on its way.
The following is a statement from McCreary:
“SOCOM 4 has been a long musical journey. I first began writing music for this game in 2008, and now, almost three years later to the day, my soundtrack is simultaneously available for download from iTunes and the PlayStation Network, and in an exciting expanded edition two-disc set from La La Land Records coming in a few weeks.
I’m a gamer myself, and had played all the previous games in the SOCOM series. So, I was familiar with the traditional military orchestral sound that accompanied them. However, I quickly realized that Sony and Zipper Interactive were ready to take the SOCOM franchise in a more cinematic direction. The characters were drawn out, and the player would face difficult ethical decisions. The entire story takes place over six days in an unspecified Southeast Asian country, opening the door for me to explore exotic local instrumentation. There was a lot for me to be excited about. I look forward to SOCOM fans, gamers and soundtrack buffs alike having the opportunity to explore this music, thanks to the digital and CD releases of this soundtrack.”
Also be sure to keep an eye on the Official SOCOM Blog if you are interested in more details about the limited disc-based edition of the soundtrack. More details wil be released in the following weeks and we will be sure to keep you posted right here on JPS.
