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Renowned Deus Ex/Unreal composer Alexander Brandon releases long-awaited organic/electronic soundtrack to futuristic city building simulator.

Press release:
SEATTLE – June 8, 2018 – Materia Collective is pleased to present the long-awaited Aven Colony (Original Game Soundtrack) composed by Alexander Brandon. The beautiful and intricate soundtrack combines warm electronic textures and sweeping orchestra to create an evolving organic soundscape perfect for building the futuristic cities of the future. The Aven Colony (Original Game Soundtrack) is available today wherever digital music is sold:

Aven Colony (Original Game Soundtrack) on Bandcamp
Aven Colony (Original Game Soundtrack) on iTunes
Aven Colony (Original Game Soundtrack) on Spotify

“Aven Colony has a very cool music design,” explains composer Alexander Brandon, giving some insight into the creation of the soundtrack. “The team requested a feeling of ‘organic synthesis’ and low key tonal beds when the player first begins building. As they progress, the music will shift using the same beds but add orchestra for a grandiose representation of their accomplishments to represent the ‘glory of civilization.’ It was challenging writing vertically with layers as opposed to writing music in a horizontal way with segments like ‘action’ or ‘exploration.’ The team was very pleased with the results and I think the style fits the game very well.”

Highlights include “The Farthest Reaches” which ventures into new territory with a highly melodic combination of synths and orchestra to give the player an sense of the progression from humble beginnings to massive spires on alien planets. “Hyla’s Crescent Rising” features vocals from Elizabeth Zharoff from the Los Angeles Opera, incorporate more organic elements. Finally, “Caution at Hyla’s Crescent” showcases anxiety-inducing “danger” layering with guttural horns and big percussion that activate when threats like spores or massive worms appear.

Learn more about the Aven Colony (Original Game Soundtrack):
https://www.materiacollective.com/music/aven-colony-original-game-soundtrack

About Alexander Brandon
Alexander Brandon has been a composer for over 25 years, producing scores for some of the most well known game titles such as Deus Ex, Unreal and Unreal Tournament. Alex currently runs an audio production group with his wife Jeanette, called Funky Rustic, in Texas, and wishes his music to be heard by as many as possible.

Learn more: https://alexanderbrandon.bandcamp.com/

About Materia Collective
Materia Collective is a Seattle-based videogame music publisher and label, representing an international array of renowned video game musicians, composers, and songwriters. The collective supports its members with the financial, legal, logistical, and creative aspects of bringing videogame music into the forefront. The company has become known within the industry as a representation of highly innovative game music endeavors that move and inspire.

Learn more: http://www.materiacollective.com

Jonas “O.J” Ek
The Gaming Ground
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