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AUSTIN WINTORY Launches A Light in the Void Concert on Kickstarter!

March 15, 2018 | Ryan Paquet | Comments Off on AUSTIN WINTORY Launches A Light in the Void Concert on Kickstarter! Share this

On March 14, 2018, composer Austin Wintory (Journey, The Banner Saga Trilogy, and Abzu), revealed at last the Kickstarter project he has been teasing on Twitter for some time. The project is called A Light in the Void and is described as the first-of-its-kind. A live concert experience meant to inspire and sustain a life-long love affair with science through the emotional power of music and storytelling. You can view the video detailing the project below:

A Light in the Void tells the story of science itself through sweeping cinematic music, real-life scientists speaking on-stage (accompanied by the orchestra!), and wildly entertaining theatrics, video packages, and animations… all performed LIVE and broadcast globally for the entire world to experience. To put it simply: amazing scientists tell unforgettable stories in an audio/visual spectacular! Our goal is singular: elicit the profound, life-affirming joy of scientific discovery. This isn’t a show about teaching nifty science trivia … it’s about enriching life itself.

Austin Wintory will compose the music for the event which will feature three acts delivered live on-stage (with full orchestral score) by three of the world’s greatest living scientists.

You can read more and back the project over on its Kickstarter page. Check it out, for music and science’s sake!
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Shadow of the Colossus 2xLP Vinyl Soundtrack Available for Pre-Order

January 26, 2018 | Brenna Wilkes | Comments Off on Shadow of the Colossus 2xLP Vinyl Soundtrack Available for Pre-Order Share this

In anticipation of the release of the remaster of cult classic game Shadow of the Colossus, iam8bit has opened up pre-orders for a 2xLP vinyl release of the original game’s soundtrack, composed by Kow Otani.

The view from atop a colossus is nothing short of majestic. A visual feast, sure – but its composer Kow Otani’s score that fully embodies the emotion felt whilst ascending each epic creature. Sweeping, transcendent and awe-inspiring, the music of Shadow of the Colossus makes it clear that our dear hero, Wander, isn’t slaying these mega-beasts as though they are villains, but instead is unlocking ancient magic for the greater good of our world. At long last, the legendary soundtrack to one of the most adored games in PlayStation history – enhanced with additional orchestral accompaniment AND remastered – is available on vinyl for the FIRST. TIME. EVER!

The vinyl is slated for release in Q2 of 2018, no doubt soon before or after the release of the remastered game itself, which currently has no date. You can currently pre-order the 2xLP vinyl release of the Shadow of the Colossus Original Soundtrack for $40.00 on the iam8bit website.
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Bethesda and iam8bit to Release Skyrim Limited Edition Vinyl Soundtrack

December 6, 2017 | Brenna Wilkes | Comments Off on Bethesda and iam8bit to Release Skyrim Limited Edition Vinyl Soundtrack Share this

The game music vinyl craze continues to soldier on as Bethesda and iam8bit announce the release of the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim soundtrack to limited edition vinyl. Originally released in 2011 and composed my Jeremy Soule, Skyrim has a cult following for both it’s gameplay and it’s music.

The legacy of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is profound, with so much owed to the atmospheric accents of its music by composer Jeremy Soule and lyricist Emil Pagliarulo. This JUN/KUN Limited Edition collects the dev team’s favorite tracks, separated into “Light” and “Dark” sides. Internationally famed artist (and Skyrim superfan), Aled Lewis, celebrates his favorite sights and sounds in an excruciatingly customized package – from subtle paper textures to even more subtle visual illusions hidden within its diecut gatefold, some so microscopic that you’ll need to examine in-person to catch them all.

The limited edition vinyl are currently up for pre-order on the iam8bit website for $40 with a released slated for Q2, 2018, with a stock of only 3,000 available. As with other iam8bit releases, the digital soundtrack is also included with the purchase. The limited edition screenprint art by Aled Lewis is also on sale for pre-order.
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Scores of Scores! iam8bit to Release Several Vinyl OSTs from Rare for Black Friday!

November 21, 2017 | Brenna Wilkes | Comments Off on Scores of Scores! iam8bit to Release Several Vinyl OSTs from Rare for Black Friday! Share this

Black Friday will see a slew of soundtracks from games publisher Rare being released to vinyl LP thanks to iam8bit. The original game soundtracks for Conker’s Bad Fur Day, Viva Piñata and David Wise’s soundtrack for Battletoads In Battlemaniacs will all be getting record releases.

Conker’s Bad Fur Day was composed by Robin Beanland (Killer Instinct, Jet Force Gemini) for the 2001 N64 release of the crude and crass game that, while having questionable taste, had a surprisingly good soundtrack. The OST will be release on 2xLP black classic vinyl at $35USD with digital soundtrack included and new artwork by Joey Spiotto. (And yes, “The Great Mighty Poo Song” shall also be included on the release.)

Viva Piñata was composed by Rare veteran Grant Kirkhope (Banjo-Kazooie, Perfect Dark) for the 2006 release on the Xbox 360, with all the charm and whimsy you can imagine associated with such a game. The 2xLP will be release in pink and green “sweet & sour” colors for $35USD, with previously unreleased tracks and include the digital soundtrack as well and new artwork by Ashton Dame.

Lastly, the soundtrack Battletoads in Battlemaniacs, composed by fellow Rare master musician David Wise (Donkey Kong Country, Marble Madness), will be released to a single LP in “starburst toad” color for $28USD. The soundtrack to the SNES beat ’em up that features the rad toads duking it out to thrash chiptune jams will include the digital soundtrack and new artwork by Dima Drjuchin

All of the soundtracks have been remastered for their respective vinyl releases, and will all go on sale this Friday, November 24th at 12:01am PST. You can nab these soundtrack and a bunch of others on the iam8bit online store.
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Rez Infinite PC release joined by a new Cassette Album

August 10, 2017 | Shawn Sackenheim | 2 Comments Share this

Nearly a year ago when Rez Infinite launched for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation VR, iam8bit crafted up a fancy vinyl package to commemorate the release. They’re back at it again for the surprise Steam/HTC Vive and Oculus Rift release of the game and this time they’re offering an exclusive translucent orange cassette tape.

The $35 Rez Infinite PC Collector’s Edition package gets you the fluorescent cassette featuring Hydelic’s music to the game’s new level, Area X, including some new bonus tracks. You also get download codes for the game itself and a digital copy of the album for when you’re away from your hi-fi stereo. Act quick if you’re interested though, only 888 cassettes will be sold but if you miss out there’s still plenty of iam8bit Rez merchandise available from last year.

For those more interested in the game now that it’s available on PC, the Steam version includes a free pack of DLC content that offers a 7-track soundtrack sampler with new never-before released tracks along with an assortment of wallpapers and avatar icons.
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Remastered Warframe Album now out on Digital, Vinyl still on sale

July 13, 2017 | Shawn Sackenheim | Comments Off on Remastered Warframe Album now out on Digital, Vinyl still on sale Share this

Back in March, Digital Extremes announced a remastered vinyl release of the soundtrack to their surprisingly successful free-to-play shooter, Warframe. If you missed the vinyl back then, didn’t feel up to the $36 price tag or simply don’t own a turntable, you can now grab the album digitally over at Bandcamp. The same 24-track album, highlighting the work of composers Keith Power and George Spanos is now available as a $10 download.

<a href="http://warframe.bandcamp.com/album/warframe-soundtrack">Warframe Soundtrack by Digital Extremes</a>

Warframe fans still have a chance to grab some of the accompanying physical goods that Digital Extremes and iam8bit released back in March. The double-LP vinyl album and all six of the enamel pins are still available, but all of the art prints have since sold out.
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Warframe Vinyl & Merch Pre-Orders open March 17th

March 16, 2017 | Shawn Sackenheim | Comments Off on Warframe Vinyl & Merch Pre-Orders open March 17th Share this

Warframe’s developers have described the free-to-play game’s unexpected fan reception as a “rogue success” and soon the co-op shooter will have a matching assortment of rogue merch. This latest collaboration with iam8bit will see Warframe art prints, enamel pins and a remastered vinyl soundtrack all available for limited-time pre-order starting Friday, March 17th.

The vinyl edition will feature 2 discs in a deep “oxblood” color containing 24 remastered tracks from the original Warframe score and its 2015 expansion, The Second Dream, by composer Keith Power (Avengers: Age of Ultron, Criminal and Hawaii Five-0). Direction and mixing will be handled by George Spanos and the Digital Extremes’ in-house sound team to ensure an authentic treatment. The rest of the package offers a full-color, double-sided gatefold with full-color disc sleeves, all featuring artwork from Spanish illustrator Patricio Betteo. If it proves too gorgeous for everyday use you can fall back on the digital copy of the soundtrack included with the vinyl release.

You can pre-order all of the Warframe merchandise over on iam8bit’s site starting at 7am PST this Friday, March 17th, but take note, orders are only being taken for 31 days. Check out some of the game’s music and a partial song list after the cut.

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