VARIOUS – God of War III (Original Soundtrack) – 2LP – Vinyl [OCT 24]

Standard Edition black heavyweight LPs
24 specially remastered tracks from the 2010 PlayStation 3 title
Sleeve artwork includes archival pieces from Santa Monica Studios archive
Widespined outer sleeve
Printed inner sleeves

In honour of the 20th Anniversary of God of War, Sony Interactive Entertainments Santa Monica Studio and Laced Records have united to bring the mighty Greek saga soundtracks to vinyl.

God of War III was a critical hit, building on everything that had come before, and concluding with searingly violent deicide. The literally titanic ending chapter of the Greek saga timeline sees Kratos fall from Mount Olympus down to the River Styx and climb back up again on his god-killing rampage.

Four of the composition team (Gerard K. Marino, Cris Velasco, Ron Fish, and Mike Reagan) had underscored Kratos odyssey since the original, bringing continuity and coherence to the magnificent God of War III soundtrack.

The score is dramatic, dynamic, and above all operatic, matching the outsized story of the game. Orchestral arrangements are big and bold, with the Skywalker Session Orchestras brass section blowing up a storm while frenetic string ostinatos propel cues forward. The Czech National Symphony Chorus adds both humanity and divinity, with some cues led by snarling male voices, and others by soaring sopranos.

Tracklist:

Disc 1

Side A
God of War III Overture
Call to Arms
Poseidon’s Wrath
Revenge Falling
Anthem of the Dead
Depths of Hades

Side B
The Forge of Hephaestus
Labor of Destruction
The Three Judges
The Lost Souls
Duel with Hades
Tides of Chaos

Disc 2

Side A
Stalker
The Muse’s Song
Brothers of Blood
Lure of a Goddess
The March of Tartarus
The Great Machine
Pandora’s Song

Side B
Revenge Rising
All for Nothing
Rage of Sparta
In the Face of Fear
End of Vengeance