Summary
- Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, the team providing the music for the upcoming Naughty Dog title Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, have won a Golden Globe.
- The team snagged the award for Best Original Score for their work on Luca Guadagnino's film Challengers.
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, the acclaimed duo behind the music for Naughty Dog's highly anticipated game Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, have been honored with a Golden Globe for Best Original Score for their work on Luca Guadagnino's film Challengers. The recent announcement trailer for Intergalactic showcased their unique sound, giving fans a glimpse of the licensed music that will enhance the game's atmosphere.
Reznor and Ross are renowned for their long-standing collaboration in Reznor's band Nine Inch Nails, which he founded as a solo project in 1988. Their partnership has also produced award-winning film scores for directors such as David Fincher and Pete Docter. The duo has previously won Academy Awards for Best Original Score for The Social Network and Soul, along with numerous Grammys, an Emmy, and a BAFTA. Reznor's experience in video game music includes the soundtrack for Quake in 1996 and the main title track for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, making their involvement in Intergalactic a natural fit.
The Golden Globe for their work on Challengers was presented by Elton John and Brandi Carlile. In their acceptance speech, Atticus Ross remarked, "The music that revealed itself as the voice of Challengers never felt like a safe choice, but it always felt like the right one." Their score for the film, characterized by its driving electronic beats, perfectly complements the film's edgy athleticism and sensuality. Given their current creative peak, the score for Intergalactic promises to be one of the most memorable game soundtracks to date.
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross Win Golden Globe for Original Film Score
Despite their roots in the industrial rock scene with Nine Inch Nails, Reznor and Ross have demonstrated remarkable versatility in their musical endeavors. From the haunting tones of The Social Network to the ethereal compositions of Soul, and now the mysterious backdrop for Naughty Dog's latest space adventure, their adaptability is evident. With online hints suggesting that Intergalactic may delve into horror elements, the choice of Reznor and Ross as composers seems increasingly fitting.
The Golden Globe win adds further prestige to Reznor and Ross's already illustrious careers, amplifying the anticipation for Intergalactic. This game could mark a significant shift for Naughty Dog, and given the duo's track record, fans can expect an exceptional auditory experience, regardless of the game's final content.
