It's so strange to think that this is the first piece of official information we've received for Elden Ring ever since its unveiling at E3 2019 nearly a year ago. From Software's next big project has gone completely into hiding, but a small snippet of news posted to Twitter two days ago will surely delight those who loved the soundtracks to the developer's previous titles.
Yuka Kitamura has confirmed that she is working on the soundtrack for Elden Ring. She may not be a household name, but the composer is known for her work on Dark Souls II, Dark Souls III, Bloodborne, Déraciné, and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Basically, everything the studio has put out in the past couple of years comes from the brain of Kitamura in terms of audio and music.
It's probably not going to happen, but let's hope this is just the start of a flourish of new details surrounding Elden Ring. We can dream, right? What has been your favourite From Software soundtrack so far? Show some examples in the comments below.
[source twitter.com]
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This is amazing news. Personally, I'm more excited about having her onboard than George R. R. Martin. Another great game coming, despite of when it'll be released.
As odd as it might sound, the greatest compliment I can pay to her is that I don't remember a single piece of music she has created. And by that I mean they fit into the overall atmosphere so seemlessly that I'm not even aware of them.
@Mergatro1d You don't remember the Gwyn, Lord of Cinder theme at least? That one is pretty iconic. Just seeing that broken shell of a god walk slowly towards you while the somber piano plays.
You're right though, her pieces fit perfectly into the game, and the music isn't what I'm paying attention to in a souls game; it's usually just survival. Haha
Bit of trivia, only white keys were played for that composition.
I have to say though, her work on Dark Souls and Bloodborne is the work that really stands out to me. In Sekiro I was not concentrating at all on the music (it's hard when I giant ape is throwing literal **** at you) and I didn't replay it, so that's why I don't remember that game's music too well.
@Constable_What no, I really don't! I'm sure if I went and listened to it now I would recognise it but it's like you say, in the thick of the action you're not paying attention to the music- and nor should you. If the music is taking more attention than what's happening on screen, something isn't right.
Good to hear. And does it feel like this was announced more than year ago for anyone else?
@Constable_What The music in Sekiro truly did feel like it was apart of the atmosphere and world. Especially when you get to the Divine Realm. The music there is just amazing!
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