The score is every bit as important to videogames as it is to movies. Musical compositions set the mood and feel of the entire experience, defining it in a way that nothing else can. Case in point, the "Burly Brawl" scene in Matrix Reloaded wouldn't be half the scene it is without the Juno Reactor soundtrack.
With that in mind, Warner Bros has contracted Inon Zur to produce the soundtrack for The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, which is set to release on November 1.
"Composing the music for The Lord of the Rings: War in the North was a very inspirational, creative process," said Zur. "The story is very compelling, and this had a direct influence on my music. As a long time fan of The Lord of the Rings, I always dreamed to be a part of this franchise, and when this dream came true, I was extremely motivated to tell the emotional story of this dark heroic adventure and its captivating characters. Bringing on board the London Philharmonia Orchestra at the legendary Abbey Road studios magnified the music to new heights. I am so grateful to Warner Bros. for their support and I'm very excited to have you, the players, be a part of this musical experience and hope you will be as engaged as myself."
Inon Zur composed the music for Dragon Age: Origins, Crysis, New Vegas, and a variety of other games. It'll be good to hear his music once again in the upcoming action game, which is also set for a November 1 release.
