
Nine Inch Nails Duo Wins Golden Globe, Scores Upcoming Naughty Dog Game
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, the acclaimed composers behind the soundtrack for Naughty Dog's anticipated title Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, have added another accolade to their impressive list of achievements: a Golden Globe Award. The duo won Best Original Score for their work on Luca Guadagnino's film Challengers.
The recent Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet trailer showcased a preview of Reznor and Ross's composition, alongside licensed tracks featured in the game. Known for their decades-long collaboration with Nine Inch Nails and their award-winning scores for films directed by David Fincher and Pete Docter, Reznor and Ross have previously earned an Academy Award for Best Original Score (for The Social Network and Soul), multiple Grammys, an Emmy, and a BAFTA. Reznor's experience in game soundtracks extends back to 1996's Quake and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2.
Accepting their Golden Globe for the romantic sports drama Challengers, Ross commented on the score's unique approach: "The music that revealed itself as the voice of Challengers never felt like a safe choice, but it always felt like the right one." The contemporary, club-influenced electronic score perfectly complements the film's edgy athleticism and sensuality. Given their current creative peak, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet's soundtrack is poised to become a landmark achievement in video game music.
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross's Golden Globe Win Boosts Anticipation for Intergalactic
The pairing of Nine Inch Nails' industrial rock pioneers with contemporary gaming and film might seem unconventional, yet Reznor and Ross have consistently demonstrated their versatility. Their musical contributions range from the haunting soundscapes of The Social Network to the ethereal melodies of Soul, and now, the enigmatic score for Naughty Dog's space-exploration adventure. With online hints suggesting a horror element in Intergalactic, their musical selection seems particularly fitting.
The Golden Globe win shines a brighter spotlight on Reznor and Ross's already stellar careers, further fueling excitement for Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. This title could mark a significant departure for Naughty Dog, and given the composers' impeccable track record, the game's soundtrack promises to be a captivating auditory experience, regardless of the final game content.