Nine Inch Nails Duo Wins Golden Globe, Scores Upcoming Naughty Dog Game
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, the musical minds behind the score for Naughty Dog's anticipated title, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, have added another accolade to their impressive resume: 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 extensive collaboration with Nine Inch Nails and critically acclaimed film scores for directors such as David Fincher and Pete Docter, Reznor and Ross have a history of award-winning success. Their previous achievements include an Academy Award for Best Original Score (for The Social Network and Soul), multiple Grammys, an Emmy, and a BAFTA. Reznor's individual contributions to video game soundtracks also include the music for 1996's Quake and the main title track for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2.
Accepting the Golden Globe for the romantic sports drama Challengers, Ross described the score as "never a safe choice, but always the right one." The contemporary electronic score perfectly complements the film's edgy athleticism and sensual themes. Given their current creative peak, the Intergalactic soundtrack is poised to be a standout.
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross's Golden Globe Win Amplifies Intergalactic Anticipation
While the creators of Nine Inch Nails' industrial rock might seem an unconventional choice for game and film soundtracks, Reznor and Ross consistently demonstrate their versatility. Their musical range is evident in their work – from the haunting layers of The Social Network to the ethereal soundscapes of Soul. Their selection to score Intergalactic, a game hinted to have horror elements, seems particularly fitting.
The Golden Globe win further elevates the anticipation surrounding Intergalactic, potentially a significant departure for Naughty Dog. With an impeccable track record, the duo's score promises a captivating auditory experience, regardless of the game's final form.
