'The game instantly had a vibe' — Original Mass Effect composer says Vigil 'was a particularly important track' that BioWare made the menu music instead of Mass Effect Theme 'at the last moment before shipping'
- Original Mass Effect composer Jack Wall shares how orchestral and synth music influenced the first two games
- Wall says 70s and 80s music were a big inspiration and explains how Mass Effect was "less orchestra" and "more synthetic," while Mass Effect 2 had more orchestra
- He reveals that BioWare made 'Vigil' the main music track right before shipping the game
Original Mass Effect composer Jack Wall has revealed how orchestral and synth music influenced the series and how the iconic 'Vigil' track changed the game for the better.
In an interview with TechRadar Gaming, Wall discussed the inspirations for Mass Effect and Mass Effect 2's core sound and themes, explaining that game director Casey Hudson "wanted to play with 80s synth mixed with quasi-orchestra" music, which was the basis for the series' memorable vibe.
"He [Hudson] imagined a synthesizer and amp on stage with the orchestra. That was...
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