Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, the composers behind the upcoming Naughty Dog title Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, have won a Golden Globe Award. Their Best Original Score win was for Luca Guadagnino's film, Challengers.
The recently released Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet trailer showcased a preview of Reznor and Ross's work, alongside licensed tracks featured in the game.
Reznor and Ross are renowned for their extensive collaboration on Nine Inch Nails, and their acclaimed film scores for directors like David Fincher and Pete Docter. Their previous accolades include an Academy Award for Best Original Score for The Social Network and Soul, multiple Grammys, an Emmy, and a BAFTA. This isn't Reznor's first foray into video game music; he previously composed the soundtrack for 1996's Quake and the main theme for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2.
Accepting the Golden Globe for their work on the romantic sports drama Challengers, Ross commented on behalf of himself and Reznor: "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 contemporary electronic score perfectly complements 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.
Golden Globe Win Boosts Anticipation for Intergalactic
While the creators of Nine Inch Nails' industrial rock might seem an unexpected choice for video games and films, Reznor and Ross have consistently demonstrated musical versatility. Their work ranges from the haunting soundscapes of The Social Network to the ethereal melodies of Soul, and now the mysterious atmosphere anticipated for Naughty Dog's space adventure. With online hints suggesting a horror element in Intergalactic, the selection of Reznor and Ross as composers seems particularly fitting.
The Golden Globe win will undoubtedly heighten anticipation for Intergalactic, which may represent a significant shift for Naughty Dog. Given their impressive track record, fans can expect a truly exceptional soundscape, regardless of the game's final form.
