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Music Works, the premier record label dedicated to video game soundtracks, and
Double Fine Productions, a leading independent video game developer, today announced the release of the Broken Age Original
Soundtrack featuring
Peter McConnell's celebrated musical score from the graphic adventure game designed by industry legend Tim Schafer and starring Elijah Wood, Jack
Black and Masasa Moyo. Launching simultaneously with the release of the now fully complete Broken Age adventure on PS4, PS Vita, PC, Mac, Linux, Ouya, iOS and Android, the Broken Age Original
Soundtrack will be available digitally from April 28, followed by a CD album release in June.
Described by critics as equally 'beautiful', 'adventurous' and 'whimsical',
Peter McConnell's masterfully crafted score for Broken Age blends a variety of colorful acoustic textures including live recordings from the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and small ensemble performances recorded with wind and string instruments.
"I'm so excited at the release of the complete original soundtrack to Broken Age," enthused
Peter McConnell. "It's been quite a musical journey, over two years in the making. I'm especially glad to have been able to work with such tremendous musicians as the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, The New Vocal String Quartet and the band, Clarinet Thing. They truly bring the music to life."
A long-time musical collaborator of visionary designer/writer Tim Schafer,
Peter McConnell previously composed the acclaimed musical scores for
Double Fine's Psychonauts and Brütal Legend as well as several classic adventure game soundtracks for LucasArts including Grim Fandango and
Monkey Island.
Broken Age revitalizes the classic adventure game genre with a powerful narrative and storybook aesthetic. One of the most successful Kickstarter campaigns in the history of the platform, Broken Age's story of traditions - and those who are brave enough to break them - has been critically lauded as a fantastic narrative-driven adventure.
Broken Age tells the coming-of-age story of Vella Tartine (Moyo) and Shay Volta (Wood), two teenagers in strangely similar situations but radically different worlds. The player can freely switch between their stories, helping them take control of their own lives and facing the unexpected adventures that follow. For more information on Broken Age, visit www.brokenagegame.com.
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