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The Guardian Interviews the Makers of the Red Dead Redemption Soundtrack

Posted May 26, 2010 at 12:51pm | Author: R* S | Filed Under: Games, Music

Red Dead Redemption's dynamic score seamlessly evolves to mirror the events taking place in the world around you. But exactly how was over 14 hours of brand new music boiled down into the evocative arrangements you hear in-game?

Soundtrack composers Bill Elm and Woody Jackson explain it all in detail over at The Guardian, revealing the recording process and the unique lengths they went to find the right sounds: "I even used a heart beat," explains Woody Jackson. "We were having a baby girl and I recorded the heart beat and used that as a drum beat. I thought that would be kind of different. The people at the hospital thought I was crazy."

Read the full article at:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/gamesblog/2010/may/26/red-dead-redemption-soundtrack

Previously:
Red Dead Redemption Original Soundtrack Now Available on iTunes

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killianred316June 7, 2010 at 4:50pm
I cannot believe the customer service I am getting with you guys. I have had to call 2 times and have been said that it will be passed over to the admin team to have the code reset. Still no response. Why can't they send the code? I tried calling a 3rd time to talk to a supervisor, but none there at the moment. Amazing.
Fx_GantetsanMay 30, 2010 at 8:24pm
R* Has been disappointing people this whole week. I think they need to step it up on the soundtrack.
yyz-hawkMay 29, 2010 at 5:31pm
what a load of rubbish, i can't get the soundtrack cus i didnt have any disks to put it on, so i had to quit the winrar thing and... well lets just say now i can't get the soundtrack, so why the hell R* didnt you just put the soundtrack on a disk.
Fx_GantetsanMay 28, 2010 at 8:42pm
I already called them for my Lost Planet 2 code and my Red Dead Redemption code. They said I didn't pre-order it. What a bunch of bologna....
R* YMay 28, 2010 at 6:59pm
@killianred316 Thanks, it may take up to 72 hours until we are able to give you a response.

@Fx_Gantetsan Hey, have you tried contacting your local Gamestop so they can verify your pre-order and give you your code?
Fx_GantetsanMay 28, 2010 at 6:31pm
You don't understand, I can't give you the information if I DIDN'T GET THE CODE!
This just happened with Gamestop. I Pre-ordered Lost Planet 2 before it came out and it said you get something cool if you pre-order. So, I did. I get it today and I didn't get anything but the little infomation booklet. I'm just so mad that Gamestop rips people off by telling them if you pre-order from the store you get a exclusive cheat/weapon/character but when you go out to get it they don't give you any sort of code. Come on Rockstar! Why don't you just make the Soundtrack free?
killianred316May 28, 2010 at 6:08pm
Ok this is crazy, I have sent back 2 responses to 2 emails from support. No, the junk folder is empty. Can I please get some action on this?
mznewbieMay 27, 2010 at 9:10pm
I know this is going to sound odd but...is there a soundtrack with the nature sounds on it as well as music? I love game and soundtrack but the ones online (at Napster and iTunes) don't have the natural sounds that you get during gameplay (like birds, insects and such). I've left the game on pause before and the background music is so soothing I wish I could purchase an album of it. I searched online but to no avail...any information would be great! Thank you.
R* YMay 27, 2010 at 8:53pm
@Fx_Gantetsan Hey, for pre-order code issues with the soundtrack, see these two links for more information:
http://support.rockstargames.com/help/rockstar_games/pre_order_code
http://support.rockstargames.com/help/rockstar_games/soundtrack_download_RDR

And if you continue to have trouble getting your soundtrack, we've setup two additional lines of support: e-mail RDRSupport@rockstargames.com or contact us at www.twitter.com/rockstarsupport
Fx_GantetsanMay 27, 2010 at 7:58pm
Really? REALLY!? I am saddened by this because I pre-ordered RDR and I didn't get any pre-order code for the Soundtrack.
Now, I have to waste MORE MONEY to buy the whole soundtrack. Why couldn't you just make it free for all users?
R* YMay 27, 2010 at 6:25pm
@killianred316 Hey, we're going to make sure you get contacted directly via e-mail so we can help you.
killianred316May 27, 2010 at 5:32pm
I sent an email to support about not receiving the link for the soundtrack. Never got a response or confirmation email.
nikoinlcMay 27, 2010 at 4:07pm
to bad I voted for EfLC for best soundtrack on Golden Joystick Awards 2010, I should've voted for RDR, man it is brilliant. Haven't slept since I got it yesterday :D
MosesMonsterMay 27, 2010 at 3:26pm
Really digging the soundtrack as it is a capture of emotions as opposed a a string of music that occurs in a movie or game. I haven't played the game yet but I enjoy the orchestral work that was done for the soundtrack and look forward to enjoying the entire package when I get back to the states.
R* YMay 27, 2010 at 11:11am
@Vercoda @Cobblers Thanks for the info, we’re elevating your cases since you are having trouble, you should be receiving e-mails from tech support sometime soon.

@klaastenenkaas To get your soundtrack downloaded, follow this link:
http://www.rockstargames.com/reddeadredemption/soundtrackdownload/
VercodaMay 27, 2010 at 10:28am
I've emailed RockStar a few times, but it seems they're happy to ignore me, and thousands of other people, who - through a bug for using Internet Explorer - have NOT been able to use the code bundled with our 'Special Edition' copy of RDR to download our 'free' full soundtrack. Thanks for that special Customer Service, guys! Happy to pay extra for the soundtrack as well - only to hit with a bug when I tried to get it, and then ignored when I asked for it! I know RDR is about Cowboys, but come ON!!! ):-/
CobblersMay 27, 2010 at 4:41am
Hi my Support Ticket #: 148654
4766599May 27, 2010 at 1:44am
R* how can i get my soundtrack i got with the limited edition?
bad_fur_dayMay 27, 2010 at 1:20am
I think I'm going to die of f**king boredom from not playing this game enough and being stuck with frickin ---s all day long.
BananaRepublicMay 26, 2010 at 11:09pm
You Guy have to check out this guy Rainman on youtube... he made this amazing track for Red Dead Redemption that Rockstar has to hear! You all with definatley agree with me!! check it outttt

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A274mJijS0o

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