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[Nzyme32]

Michiel van den Bos, one of the two main composers of the original game has asked on the UE forums to return for the sequel. He also asked if he could bring along the other main composer Alexander Brandon

Steve Polge of the Dev team has responded to accept them back

Both Michiel and Alex have worked together as key composers in Unreal, Unreal Tournament and the original Deus Ex

Forum Posts - https://forums.unrealengine.com/sho...eal-UT-Composer)&p=34242&viewfull=1#post34242

Hi!

My name is Michiel van den Bos and one of the two main composers for the original Unreal and Unreal Tournament. It's been a while and my memory's a bit foggy, but my music has been featured in classic maps like Curse][, Codex, Facing Worlds, Tempest and many others. I've been composing for games ever since, including the universally praised soundtrack for Age of Wonders 3.

I'm writing here because I was getting messages and e-mails telling me I should, due to the announcement of the new UT.

I was wondering if there is any interest in me getting involved and I'm sure I can get Alex to join in too.
If so, I'd be happy to continue a discussion here or off-forum at mikebossmusic[at]gmail.com.

Thank you for your attention and best regards,
Michiel van den Bos

Michiel,
Of course we would be thrilled to have you and Alex involved in this project! The music you guys made always invokes tremendous nostalgia for me - I'm always instantly transported back to playing UT. How are you interested in participating?

Steve

 

[ashecitism]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_0G6WPuss4

let's do this!

 

[LCGeek]

The more I hear about another UT game the more I'm pumped epic has some balls to appeal to the pc crowd again.

Why are more people not happy about this?

 

[Silky]

Facing Worlds

FOREGONE DESTRUCTION

 

[Nokterian]

Posted in this thread but worthy as a new thread for sure..very happy about this, since i showed Michiel van den bos when it was announced on his facebook. Glad to see all the fans showing there voice.

FOREGONE DESTRUCTION

Your posting the wrong one..

This is the original from Michiel.

UT99 - Foregone Destruction

 

[jeffers]

This has made me more excited. Do really like the Unreal soundtrack for its atmosphere and the UT ones for their pace and texture.

 

[Silky]

Your posting the wrong one..

This is the original from Michiel.

UT99 - Foregone Destruction

I know. I prefer the UT3 mix over '99

 

[Grief.exe]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_0G6WPuss4

let's do this!

Whoa

 

[Volotaire]

UT'99 Hyperblast

UT'04 Hyperblast Redux

God I loved this track.

The New Unreal is sounding better with every press release.

UT'99 Main Theme

UT'99 Title Theme

Deus Ex Enemy Music

[URL="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHQZNNajxOk"]Deus Ex Hong Kong theme
[/URL]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_0G6WPuss4

let's do this!

A classic.

 

[Nzyme32]

The original Deus Ex and Unreal Tournament soundtracks are amazing. I absolutely can not wait!!

Some Deus Ex - Unatco HQ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBzDv24IOYQ

Some Unreal Tournament - Skyward Fire - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXg67_XbLJQ

 

[boinx]

Aww yiss, this just keeps getting better.

 

[Gangxxter]

I'm surprised that the composer asked to return. Normally it's the other way around, that the developers have to convince the composers to come back.

Amazing news, the soundtrack of UT is so awesome, especially the main theme.

 

[DemonNite]

Although music was the first thing I turned off in my UT Assault days, thats pretty awesome and can't wait to hear it!

 

[F0rneus]

Why are more people not happy about this?

Let's face it, when the game releases, there's going to be shittons of hate posts pretty much everywhere that basically will say: "This game sucks, it isn't UT99/UTIII" vs "This game sucks, it isn't UT2k4.". The Epic boards are already complaining about a game that doesn't exist. People are calling for it being a carbon copy of whatever UT they prefer, otherwise they won't play it at all. Nevermind, the F2P (it's just free!) debacle, that shouldn't even have happened in the first place.

 

[Nokterian]

The more I hear about another UT game the more I'm pumped epic has some balls to appeal to the pc crowd again.

Why are more people not happy about this?

I am happy about it. Very happy and seeing Epic taking a new route towards what this game will bring for long term unlike say CoD. This makes the game even better and i intend to play it for a longtime when it comes out also support the modmakers/skins/soundpacks etc on the marketplace same thing i do now with Dota 2.

 

[Amentallica]

Unreal Tournament threads make me happy and sad. Happy remembering how much I loved and played UT99; sad knowing I no longer play it nor can experience it the same way again.

On topic, UT99's music? The best. So damn unique.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

Goooood...Everything is happening as I have foretold

 

[eot]

The UT99 OST is legendary.

Mechanism Eight

Go Down

BotMCA #10

Botpack #9

The Course

Underworld II

 

[Benslammin]

Oh god damn hell YES.

Dat late 90's techno era of PC videogame music is so good.

 

[Mupod]

oh god oh man. I told myself I wouldn't get hyped but it's happening.

Also, as much as I love the Deus Ex and UT music when I hear Alexander Brandon I still think Tyrian.

 

[Arklite]

Foregone Destruction, man. Botpack 9. The Course. The UT 99 composers couldn't make a bad theme, very psyched to hear new UT related works from them.

 

[Nzyme32]

The New Unreal is sounding better with every press release.

UT'99 Main Theme

UT'99 Title Theme

Deus Ex Enemy Music

[URL="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHQZNNajxOk"]Deus Ex Hong Kong theme
[/URL]



A classic.

They have made some incredible music. The Deus Ex Hong Kong theme is just an absolute classic

 

[Sciz]

I'm surprised that the composer asked to return. Normally it's the other way around, that the developers have to convince the composers to come back.

Giving the people what they want. Their mid-late 90s tracker projects were the biggest things they were ever involved with, and most of their fans come from that period. Alex in particular did a bunch of games for Epic, so I'm sure he's still got ties to people there anyway.

Also, as much as I love the Deus Ex and UT music when I hear Alexander Brandon I still think Tyrian.

My man. His Jazz Jackrabbit 2 music is also wonderful.

 

[N7Commander95]

Meh

Spoiler

YES YES YES YES YES YES

 

[Moongazer]

Alexander Brandon returning and making more music would be awesome. Always love his work, even his non-videogame music is pretty good.

Wonder if they could get Andrew Sega on board as well. He did the Mechanism Eight track on UT99 and like Brandon was fairly well known in the tracker scene.

 

[Dreams-Visions]

I still hear UT99 music in my head.

 

[Ingueferroque]

It's shameful for Epic that these guys have to reach out through the forums, they should have been considered from the start. They are amazing talents.
I bet they won't get paid either.

 

[Sciz]

I have this from a free offer on GOG, should I play it?

Tyrian's freeware in general. It's also totally awesome and well worth your time.

 

[Mupod]

I have this from a free offer on GOG, should I play it?

The only people I've ever seen to dislike Tyrian are super hardcore shmup fans. But I considered it one of my favorite games ever for a very long time, and spent WAY too much time in the 90s playing it...so yeah, I'd say it's worth a try.

 

[DJIzana]

Oh SNAP. I'm SUPER hyped for this too!

Who wouldn't want the original composers to come back? I mean... listen to this AMAZINGNESS!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikBknk5Rf_Q

 

[SHL23]

Oh SNAP. I'm SUPER hyped for this too!

Who wouldn't want the original composers to come back? I mean... listen to this AMAZINGNESS!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikBknk5Rf_Q

My favorite DM map. Love this song

 

[Easy_D]

Facing Worlds has godlike music, fantastic development.

 

[Cameron122]

YESS

 

[SniperHunter]

Whoa

first time listening to that track? Did you miss out ut99 grief?

 

[Sciz]

It's shameful for Epic that these guys have to reach out through the forums, they should have been considered from the start. They are amazing talents.
I bet they won't get paid either.

Epic's just now starting to design and code this thing. Probably hadn't even thought about the music yet.

And even then, this is such a community driven thing that it strikes me as totally appropriate that initial contact was done on the forums where the fans can directly talk to them and show their support.

 

[Easy_D]

New UT better use .mod for dat nostalgic feel.

 

[eot]

New UT better use .mod for dat nostalgic feel.

.umod

 

[Easy_D]

.umod

Suddenly memories of Unreal4Ever come rushing back.

Edit: anyone remember that mod that had the Pokemon trainer?

 

[Fornaximus]

Phobos, yo. My map, my jam.

 

[Nzyme32]

Phobos, yo. My map, my jam.

Oh man, so many memories!

 

[Blargonaut]

Aural satisfaction imminent.

My personal favourite was the original Hyperblast:

Unreal Tournament OST - Hyperblast

Now, if only the game will be as good...

 

[ZombieSupaStar]

Would be neat if they could get Peter Hajba to contribute a track or too also

Unreal Tournament '99 GOTY Soundtrack - Razorback

 

[Syphon Filter]

Mission landing <3

 

[Skab]

omg yesssss

 

[Wallach]

Fantastic. I may not play this game but I will damn sure listen to it.

 

[dmr87]

That main theme and Foregone Destruction, so many memories.

Hype is rising.

 

[JPS Kai]

ctrl + F 'Jesper Kyd'

Zero results.

Edit: Oh wait, he MOSTLY remixed tracks for UT3. Carry on.

 

[human onion]

I'm super excited for this game, and if these guys are on board, then at least the soundtrack will be amazing. Seems to be a lot of arguing on the forums, especially about movement and the addition of matchmaking.

In the end, everything is Epic's decision and we'll see how it pans out.

 

[Tellaerin]

As a big fan of Alexander Brandon, this is huge news for me. Bring it!

 

[GamingIsDead]

Was kind of hoping they would get kevin riepl but this will have to do.