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(01-27-2013, 07:21 PM)
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Composer Normand Corbeil, 56, passed away on January 26
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Very sad news.
Montreal-native composer, Normand Corbeil, passed away yesterday. He's been responsible for many TV and movie soundtracks, but may be more well-known around here as David Cage's collaborator on the fantastic Heavy Rain soundtrack. He was working on Beyond: Two Souls, no idea if his work was finished or not. My thoughts go to his friends and family. |
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(01-27-2013, 07:45 PM)
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Heavy Rain had plenty of flaws, but its OST was excellent. It did a fantastic job of setting the tone of the game and each protagonist had a distinct theme that set the mood. The main melody played throughout the game (here, for example) is one of those things that has stayed with me long after beating the game, which I can't say for a lot of other game themes.
Apparently he was working on Beyond's OST as well. I wonder how much he was able to produce and who's going to replace him. RIP. |
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y'all should be ashamed
(01-27-2013, 07:47 PM)
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Oh man, that's awful news. Heavy Rain OST was fantastic. Here's the iTunes link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/he...ck/id356650633
I'd imagine he'd wrapped up most of the work for Beyond. So young too. Man... |
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(01-27-2013, 10:55 PM)
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Originally Posted by Stumpokapow:
for this I will remember the man, unfortunately as for soundtracks heavy rain's was not memorable (for me), will pay more attention to beyond two souls... |
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(01-27-2013, 11:04 PM)
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Aww that's awful, his soundtrack for Heavy Rain was flawless. And he was working on the score for Beyond too? I wonder how much of it was completed before his passing. Most of it I hope.
R.I.P. Edit - You know, I think the thread title should be edited to bring more awareness to who the man was. "Heavy Rain composer" or something like that.
Last edited by Acquiescence; 01-27-2013 at 11:09 PM.
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(01-28-2013, 06:04 AM)
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Here is a thread where his son posted some information: http://www.cancerforums.net/threads/...er-passed-away.
- Dad, 56, diagnosed with Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer August 15, 2012. - Dad passed away January 25, 2013 at 2:56 PM.
Last edited by NateDrake; 01-28-2013 at 06:06 AM.
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(01-28-2013, 06:08 AM)
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Originally Posted by NateDrake:
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(01-28-2013, 01:39 PM)
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The only aspect of Heavy Rain I loved without any criticism or question was the soundtrack. It was a really compassionate drama orchestra. R.I.P Normand Corbeil.
Also, I remember Disney used the main theme of Heavy Rain for their John Carter Movie Trailer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCYB0oxrGGg |
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(01-28-2013, 06:16 PM)
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XP-39C²
(01-28-2013, 06:16 PM)
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Originally Posted by NateDrake:
Really sad to hear when people pass away in a younger age :( Especially when they have a family. Rest in peace. |
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(01-28-2013, 06:33 PM)
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This is very sad to hear for me. He really inspired me with his music and it surely is one of the major reasons I was even so interested in Heavy Rain.
The ost alone in the opening credits sequences sold me on his extremely amazing work. His music expressed what pictures alone would not have been able to do. One of the most memorable scenes in gaming right at the beginning enabled by his themes:  Thank you for the inspiration! Time to continue practicing the Heavy Rain piano suite.
Last edited by Mr. RHC; 01-28-2013 at 06:37 PM.
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