Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, the talented musicians and composers, have been chosen to create the score for Naughty Dog’s upcoming game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. They recently won a Golden Globe for Best Original Score for their contributions to Luca Guadagnino’s film, Challengers. The announcement trailer for Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet showcased their music, along with a preview of the licensed tracks that will be featured in the game.
Reznor and Ross have made a name for themselves through their long-standing partnership in Reznor’s band, Nine Inch Nails, which he launched as a solo project in 1988. They are also celebrated for their award-winning film scores for directors such as David Fincher and Pete Docter. Together, they have earned an Academy Award for Best Original Score for both The Social Network and Soul, along with multiple Grammys, an Emmy, and a BAFTA. Scoring Intergalactic will not be entirely unfamiliar for Reznor, as he previously created the soundtrack for the 1996 game Quake and the main title track for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2.
Winning the prestigious award for the love-triangle sports film Challengers, Ross and Reznor received the golden trophy from presenters Elton John and Brandi Carlile. “The music that emerged as the voice of Challengers was never an easy choice, but it always felt right,” Ross shared on behalf of the duo. The pulsating electronic score brings a modern, club-like energy that complements the film’s edgy athleticism and sensuality. With the duo seemingly at the peak of their creativity, Intergalactic could become one of the greatest game soundtracks ever.
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross Win Golden Globe for Original Film Score
Although the founders of Nine Inch Nails’ intense industrial rock might not appear to be the most obvious choice for modern games and films, this duo has shown remarkable versatility in their music. They’ve crafted eerie soundscapes for The Social Network, created serene, meditative tracks for Soul, and are now providing an enigmatic score for Naughty Dog’s latest space adventure. With online whispers suggesting that Intergalactic could explore horror themes, the selection of Atticus and Ross for the score feels particularly fitting.
The attention brought by the Golden Globe win for Reznor and Ross will undoubtedly boost the excitement surrounding Intergalactic, marking a potential shift for Naughty Dog. Given the impressive track record of these composers, fans can expect a remarkable auditory experience with the game’s score, no matter how the final product turns out.