By this time, we imagine the fans of Assassin's Creed by Ubisoft for
the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC are well acquainted with game
producer Jade Raymond, or even creative director Patrice Desilets.
Here's a new pop quiz for you: Who's in charge of Assassin's Creed's
sound track?
Ubisoft is sending out word that the game's musical
scores will be handled by none other than video game/film music
composer Jesper Kyd. Many of you will remember Kyd for his work on
other stealth-themed titles such as the Hitman series by IO
Interactive, and Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory by Ubisoft Montreal.
Kyd
has also worked on the soundtrack for The Chronicles of Spellborn
MMORPG by Spellborn NV, as well Ubisoft's other upcoming game, Kane and
Lynch: Dead Men for the Xbox 360, PC, and PlayStation 3. Jade Raymond
explains why Kyd was chosen as Assassin's Creed's composer:
We
listened to many composers before finding the right person for
Assassin’s Creed. Jesper Kyd turned out to be the perfect match for the
title because he is able to create epic historical pieces fused with
both traditional medieval instruments and modern synth sounds. For
Assassin’s Creed we wanted the score to capture the gruesome atmosphere
of medieval warfare but also be edgy and contemporary. Jesper not only
achieved this balance but also underlined the changes in gameplay and
pacing in a way that immerses the player even further into the
Assassin’s Creed experience.
Consider this you reassurance that
the developers are keen on making sure that Assassin's Creed will be a
treat for not just your eyes, but for your ears as well. We've also
provided for a sample of Kyd's work, in case you're wondering what the
game's music will sound like. Just click on the download link below,
and you're there.
