Summary
- Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, the composers behind the score for Naughty Dog's upcoming game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, have won a Golden Globe.
- Their award was for Best Original Score for Luca Guadagnino's film, Challengers.
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, the creative force behind the music for Naughty Dog's highly anticipated Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, have been awarded the Golden Globe for Best Original Score for their work on Luca Guadagnino's Challengers. The recent trailer for Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet showcased a glimpse of their work, alongside some licensed music featured in the game.
Reznor and Ross are renowned for their long-standing collaboration in Nine Inch Nails, a band Reznor founded in 1988, and their acclaimed film scores for directors such as David Fincher and Pete Docter. Their accolades include an Academy Award for Best Original Score for both The Social Network and Soul, along with multiple Grammys, an Emmy, and a BAFTA. Scoring Intergalactic isn't entirely new territory for Reznor; he previously created the soundtrack for 1996's Quake and the main title track for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2.
Accepting the Golden Globe for the romantic sports drama Challengers, Ross commented on behalf of the pair, stating, "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 driving electronic score provides a contemporary, club-inspired atmosphere, perfectly complementing the film's edgy athleticism and sensuality. Given their current creative peak, Intergalactic's soundtrack is poised to be one of the best in gaming history.
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross Win Golden Globe for Original Film Score
While the creators of Nine Inch Nails' intense industrial rock might seem an unexpected choice for contemporary games and films, Reznor and Ross have consistently demonstrated their versatility. Their musical range is evident in the haunting layers of The Social Network, the ethereal soundscapes of Soul, and now, the enigmatic backdrop for Naughty Dog's space exploration title. With online hints suggesting a horror element in Intergalactic, the choice of Reznor and Ross seems particularly fitting.
The Golden Globe win will undoubtedly amplify the anticipation surrounding Intergalactic, potentially a significant departure for Naughty Dog. Given their impeccable track record, fans can confidently expect an exceptional auditory experience with the Intergalactic score, regardless of the game's final content.
