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Dragon Age: Inquisition - Music Interview

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    [​IMG]EA Games released a new interview for Dragon Age: Inquisition with Audio Director Michael Ken about the game's soundtrack, and posted a few samples.

    What were some of the inspirations behind the audio in Dragon Age: Inquisition?

    Early on in the project we set out to redefine the audio for the Dragon Age series. We started by reviewing the last two games and came up with a top 10 "do's and don'ts" list. We also spent some time figuring out what sets Inquisition apart from the other two games. We decided that we wanted the game to sound very dynamic, where the audio was always moving and changing, lots of highs and lows, loud and quiet moments.

    The goal was to inform the player of the impact and worth of their actions through aural feedback when interacting with the world. By making the world believable and captivating through audio, this will help completely immerse the player as they explore the Dragon Age world.

    Why does the audio in video games matter?

    Audio is 50% of the experience when playing a video game. Audio provides emotion, and also helps tell the story. Audio is what immerses the player in the game.

    How does a video game soundtrack begin to take shape?

    Early on in the process we start to define different aspects of audio for the game. We wanted the music for Dragon Age: Inquisition to be sweeping, thematic, and emotional. We then had to decide what the major themes for the game were, and define them emotionally. Once we have an idea of what we want, we then look for a composer who can deliver what we are looking for.​
     
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