Golden Globe Win for Reznor and Ross Boosts Anticipation for Intergalactic Soundtrack
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, the musical minds behind the upcoming Naughty Dog title Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, have added another accolade to their impressive resume: a Golden Globe Award. The duo won Best Original Score for their work on Luca Guadagnino's film Challengers.
This win comes as the recent Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet trailer showcased a preview of their composition, alongside licensed tracks featured in the game. Reznor and Ross, renowned for their long-standing collaboration with Nine Inch Nails and their critically acclaimed film scores (including Academy Awards for The Social Network and Soul), are no strangers to the world of video game soundtracks. Reznor previously composed the soundtrack for 1996's Quake and the main title 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, electronic soundscape perfectly complements the film's themes of athleticism and sensuality. Given their current creative momentum, Intergalactic's soundtrack is poised to be a standout.
Reznor and Ross: Masters of Musical Versatility
The pairing of Nine Inch Nails' industrial rock pioneers with contemporary gaming and film projects might seem unconventional, yet Reznor and Ross have consistently demonstrated remarkable versatility. Their work ranges from the haunting soundscapes of The Social Network to the ethereal beauty of Soul, and now, the mysterious sounds promised for Naughty Dog's space-faring horror adventure. Hints of horror elements in Intergalactic make their involvement even more fitting.
The Golden Globe win will undoubtedly amplify the excitement surrounding Intergalactic, a potentially significant departure for Naughty Dog. Given their impeccable track record, fans can anticipate an exceptional soundscape, regardless of the final game content.
