Elodie Adams @ Herald Sun

[Xavier]

Malvern East singer Elodie Adams’ new song theme for PlayStation game Oddworld

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/c...74a4224494893d

Small article about the song used in NnT's end credits.

“I’d just left high school and had fully immersed myself in music,” Adams said.

“And the melody just came into my head. It was a really special moment. It’s where everything started in a sense.”

The 24-year-old, classically trained singer said she was a big fan of Oddworld and it was a “huge honour” for one of her songs to be selected as the main theme song.

“It’s really fantastic,” she said.

“We’re combining our two arts together. It’s been a really, really big journey.”

“Everything in my life feels surreal.”

Adams said the song filled with heavy rock guitars, electronic beats, a touch of violin and was a “perfect match” for the game.

Oddworld co-founder Lorne Lanning said the game’s creators were “thrilled” to be showcasing a new musical talent on the global stage.

“Stumbling across the hidden talents of Elodie Adams was such an amazing and exciting discovery for us here at Oddworld,” Lanning said.

[STM]

That's really great for her! Maybe it'll kickstart her career or something.


Now we just wait for everyone to shit on the parade. 3...2...1...

[Crashpunk]

Regardless if I thought the song didn't really fit Oddworld. It's still a tremendous honor to have her talent shown off in something she personally loves.

I do like the song and I love her voice too. So I hope we see more of her work in the future.

E: Fuck that Matthew guy who said the song was a "abomination" :/

[JennyGenesis]

Personally I didn't like the song, to be more precise, she has a great voice, but the lyrics were just abysmal IMO... But what's my opinion on it's inclusion in Oddworld? Well much like the indie game adverts, it really don't bother me, it don't affect the gameplay.

And yeah, fuck that Matthew guy, the video was an abomination.

[Nepsotic]

Oh god, they left it in!?

[Manco]

They said they were going to put it in, and they never said they had changed their mind on it?

[Bullet Magnet]

I haven't heard it myself. But in the future if anyone needs goods lyrics for something, I totally know a guy.


It's me.

[Xavier]

I'd love to see what lyrics you could come up with for the "Born To Love You" tune that was used in the end credits.

Bonus points if it's Oddworld related.

[Varrok]

They said they were going to put it in, and they never said they had changed their mind on it?

Most of us thought it was just a "trailer thing". It didn't feel wonderful to realize it was not.

[Holy Sock]

But didn't they announce it would be when they released the trailer?

[Xavier]

Yes they did.

Do you expect the members of this forum to actually read what's on oddworld.com?

[Crashpunk]

I've looked at the actual lyrics to see if they were remotely Oddworld related.

All I found was "And you were born to save me" and "I am possessed".

So no. Not really.

[Pirfsich]

Works for me.

[Mac Sirloin]

Since it's at the end of the game it doesn't really matter that it's in there. It wouldn't be my first choice but I'm glad it doesn't pervade the game.

[Varrok]

in AE remake abe's gonna hum this melody while chanting. It's Lorne's wonderful idea

[Wil]

...Why would you give us that idea? Like, for free and everything.

[Crashpunk]

That would actually make a great Easter egg. :P

[Varrok]

...Why would you give us that idea? Like, for free and everything.

It's wonderful giving fan feedback and suggestions, and stuff. I just want the game to be better

[Vlam]

This is oddworld related : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHgXp...e_gdata_player

[leocrow]

This is oddworld related : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHgXp...e_gdata_player

But not really thread related. unless you want to showcase how boring the original ending music was

[STM]

Boring? Dude that is the stockyard return music! It's glorious! :P

[Fuzzle Guy]

unless you want to showcase how boring the original ending music was

Yikes. Dude that music is phenomenal - it haunts me in a way I can't quite describe. It's the essence of Oddworld!

[leocrow]

as a background music it's great but as standalone no, it's it doesn't work. it's not end credits type of song. the new one is more interesting at least. it may not fit the oddworld universe in terms of lyrics but it's better for the end credits than the old one

[JayDee]

I agree with leocrow, all of the background music in the original games were designed to give you a sense of atmosphere. To appreciate what's around you and draw you in to the world. While the Stockyard Return works brilliantly for the stockyard return, it doesn't fit so well with splash screens of concept art and credits.

[Vlam]

The original ending credits is far better because 1/ it is Oddworld related 2/ the concept art with the stockyard return music gives you the feeling that after finishing AO, you haven't seen anything so far : the Oddworld universe is much bigger and mysterious but OWI don't want to show you what's next (exactly like AE's ending credits). Elodie Adams will never give you that.

[Xavier]

Elodie Adams will never give you that.

I don't know, did you try by asking nicely?

[Varrok]

You just can't win them all, Xavier.

[Phylum]

I don't think Oddworld games should have a specific ending song for the credits. You shouldn't be excited, or heaven forbid uplifted. It's not a glorious finale.

The ambient track works well in AO. I can't speak for NNT yet, but I'm guessing that something with more space would work better for that too.

I love the idea of featuring the human voice in OW soundtracks, and it could be done really well, just not with words.

[STM]

Needs more throat singing and aboriginal wailing?

[Vyrien]

I was thinking hip hop myself.