Feb 16, 2021, 05:44 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Germany
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Periscope Studio Hamburg was responsible for arranging Robert Holmes's compositions, so they should add as arrangers here. Main credit should go to Finn Seliger, head of the department, who was also responsible for adventure games like Deponia or The Whispered World.
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In order to create a fitting sound and music concept, author Jane Jensen, composer Robert Holmes and publisher dtp entertainment agreed on teaming up with Periscope Studio, a Germany-based sound company, who already worked on several high quality adventure game productions. The whole concept is based on Robert Holmes music compositions. Periscope recorded his compositions and additionally designed the games sound effects and background atmospheres. Every single asset has been designed to reflect the depth, emotions and mystery of Gray Matter.
Both Jane Jensen and Robert Holmes maintained control of the music and sound production. They kept in close contact with Periscope and set up a couple of guidelines. For example, the Gray Matter soundtrack is inspired by sci-fi movies of the 70s, This revealed a strong resemblance to the film score of Angelo Badalamenti, which is much more than just a coincidence: It perfectly fits the atmosphere and the story of the game. This music style separates Gray Matter from other adventure games. We didnt focus on orchestral sounds, but consciously used atmospherically heavy synthesizers, explains Finn Seliger, Periscopes art director.
Periscope created 17 music tracks out of Robert Holmes compositions and songs of the independent band The Scarlet Furies that appear in the game. The band has been founded by Robert Holmes and are one of Jane Jensens favourites. The tracks created by Periscope are related to various gameplay situations.
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Last edited by Mac_Tear; Feb 17, 2021 at 12:19 AM.
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