Broken Age: Original Soundtrack

Broken Age: Original Soundtrack
by Peter McConnell



Tracklist:

1. Broken Age 00:36
2. Vella Wakes 01:00
3. March in the Clouds 01:23
4. Battle at Shellmound 01:54
5. Face the Cupcakes 01:41
6. Maidens Feast 01:32
7. Mog Chothra 03:20
8. Hero 01:32
9. Time to Get Up, Little Spaceman 01:23
10. Shay's Secret Mission 03:17
11. Hello Space 02:09
12. In the Situation Room 03:03
13. At the Bridge 01:09
14. Operation Dandelion 01:41
15. Walk under the Stars 01:15
16. Rising Sun 01:08
17. Cloud Colony Arrival 01:09
18. Welcome to Meriloft 03:45
19. Dropping In 01:43
20. The Lumberjack's Cabin 00:43
21. Was That East or West 02:38
22. New Worlds 01:29
23. Shellmound Festival 02:42


Source: Purchased with the game on Steam


From Peter McConnell - Composer

The score to Broken Age began with some background art of Vella's village and the spaceship, along with the simple idea that all the musical sound should be as live as possible. This idea grew into something none of us could have imagined: a live score featuring the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and a small ensemble of San Francisco musicians. I am grateful to all who helped make this a reality, especially to Andrew Pogson at MSO, to Brian Min and Camden Stoddard at Double Fine Productions, to my family, and to Tim Schafer for creating such an incredible game.

From Camden Stoddard - Music Supervisor

Broken Age was a very interesting and demanding musical challenge to say the least. The themes and character journeys in Tim Schafer's wonderful story had a very wide spectrum of emotion. Shades of darkness smoothly blend into surprising twists and heroic revelations. Peter has composed an outstanding score that deftly weaves all these elements together into a warm blanket for the game. It was truly an honor to share this adventure with him and the Broken Age team!

From Brian Min - Studio Audio Director

Production of the Broken Age soundtrack represented in many ways the challenges that today's composers and musicians face. While shrinking budget have led to increased use of samples, Peter clearly shows us that recording real musicians performing live can have emotional impact that can't be matched by any technology today. I am so thankful to Broken Age for giving me the gift of this realization and a renewed passion our craft!
credits
released 28 January 2014
Peter McConnell - Composer
Camden Stoddard - Music Supervisor
Brian Min - Audio Director

Tracks 1, 2, 4-8, 11, 13, 16, 17, 19, 22 performed by:

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Brett Kelly
Orchestra Management: Andrew Pogson
Sound Engineers: Chris Lawson and Nick Mierisch
Producer: Haig Burnell
Orchestra recorded at ABC Studios, Melbourne, AU
Mixed by Jory K. Prum at Studio Jory, Fairfax, CA


Tracks 3, 9, 10,12-15, 18, 19, 23 include performances by:

Bass clarinet, clarinet and crumhorn: Sheldon Brown
Clarinet: Beth Custer
Flute and bass flute: Matthew Eakle
Violin: Irene Sazer
Viola: Darcy Rindt
Cello: Jessica Ivry

Sextet recorded at Pyramind Studios, San Francisco, CA

Recording Engineers: Andre Zweers and Judy Kirschner
Second Engineer: Mike Forst
Session Producer: Michael Roache
Pyramind Creative Director: Clint Bajakian


Additional instrumentation:

Violin, electric violin, guitars, mandolin, wood flute, kalimba: Peter
McConnell
Celeste: Andrew Burton
Celeste recorded at Mission Studio, Brooklyn, NY
Recording Engineer: Oliver Straus

*This info taken from: http://doublefine.bandcamp.com/album/broken-age-original-soundtrack


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