Live Performance of "Far Away" by Jose Gonzalez from the Red Dead Redemption Soundtrack

Posted July 22, 2010 at 11:52am | Author: R* F | Filed Under: Games, Music

Jose Gonzalez recently took time out of his busy summer tour schedule to swing by the Rockstar offices in New York and perform this intimate, acoustic rendition of “Far Away”, his contribution to the Red Dead Redemption Soundtrack. Most of you will remember this song from when John Marston first reaches Mexico, riding horseback along a dusty trail between cascading red cliffs and the San Luis River; definitely one of Red Dead’s most visually and sonically memorable moments.

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BuckinAwesomeSeptember 21, 2010 at 5:24am

@Cargando666 thats a bit extreme don't you think? Although RDR IS INCREDIBLE.

Cargando666September 7, 2010 at 8:25pm

Hey Rockstars. When this song came on after I crossed the border I just had to stop and look at the scenery and it was then I realised what a fantastic game you guys had developed. I am a great fan of all the GTA series, even back from the old PS2 days but this game takes the cake. I’m addicted to RDR, I am sleep deprived from all the late ---hts I have stayed up trying to get through it but I want more. I’m at work now but I can not concentrate on what I’m doing. I think I might go outside the office and see what birds I can take down for their feathers.

hzafaryAugust 22, 2010 at 6:23pm

I have been waiting for Jose Gonzalez to perform this live. This is such an amazing song.

AleGooner78July 29, 2010 at 11:34am

This song is epic...it meets the game's ambient in a very special way. Nice work R*.

einsoftJuly 27, 2010 at 9:49am

Mexico arrival: Epic moment at the game! =)

SC__407738July 23, 2010 at 10:07am

The Minute This Came On After Reaching Mexico , It Sent Shivvers Up My spine and gave me Goosebumps :P But In A Good Way Lol . Love It Man !

Count_OvulateJuly 23, 2010 at 4:47am

For me this was one of the most memorable moments in the game, Thank you R* !!

You should do something about the connection issues though.

N1KO__BELLICJuly 23, 2010 at 1:45am

Nice T-Shirt

MoMan501July 22, 2010 at 7:58pm

He has a very unique voice for a hispanic person.

R* YJuly 22, 2010 at 7:00pm

@kidneyeater Thx, glad you're enjoying Red Dead.

@Magic_Al Ah, well maybe replay through the missions again to be able to experience that moment.

To everyone else...head here for plenty of info on the Red Dead soundtrack and if you want to download the tracks for ur own listening:
http://www.rockstargames.com/reddeadredemption/features/soundtrack

kidneyeaterJuly 22, 2010 at 6:00pm

Song* not some

kidneyeaterJuly 22, 2010 at 5:59pm

This some will always bring back the memory of first getting into mexico, i think i will remember that for a very long time, Rockstar you did a great job making a memorable game, thank you so much for your hard work and dedication. Rockstar developers r the only developers who have my respect and no one can top them.

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GTAMASTER_08July 22, 2010 at 1:48pm

Hey R* Great Video, and good Quality. Nice view that you guys actually recorded top of the building show a nice view of the city.

dylaaaanJuly 22, 2010 at 12:48pm

its a good song it is good for entering mexico also i know this is of topic and you probaly will ignor this r* but please consider it me and many other people will pay for the gold guns war horse and deadly ass assin can you put the on the market place and psn store please consider (=

mattshelbyJuly 22, 2010 at 12:23pm

OFF TOPIC>>> I WANT TO SEE MY STATS FOR MY GUNS ROCKSTAR!!!!

StackclusterJuly 22, 2010 at 11:32am

Sweet, once again : 10/10 !!

JayDilJuly 22, 2010 at 9:10am

This song makes me sad. But great game anyway.

chrislovespillsJuly 22, 2010 at 8:34am

Nice one.

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