Mass Effect 2 gains original score by Jack Wall

EA and Bioware have today announced that accomplished composer, Jack Wall, is to compose the original score for Mass Effect 2. Set to feature nearly three hours of orchestral arrangements, its compositional design has been created to add to the game’s intense action and dramatic storytelling. His work follows on from the music that was composed for the original Mass Effect title.

Dr Ray Muzyka, co-Founder of Bioware and Group General Manager of the RPG/ MMO Group at EA, explains “We are thrilled to again be collaborating with Jack Wall, this time on Mass Effect 2. Jack did an outstanding job with the original game and has a firm grasp for our vision of the trilogy. His score for Mass Effect 2 perfectly blends classic sci-fi inspired sounds with unique arrangements to achieve an emotionally charged complement to the dramatic, action-packed gameplay.”

Jack Wall also adds “Working on the Mass Effect franchise has challenged me to create music beyond what I’ve written before. With Mass Effect 2, the story is even more engrossing and affecting, so it was important for me, along with my team of composers Sam Hulick, David Kates, Jimmy Hinson, and music implementation by Brian DiDomenico, to develop a score that complemented the scope and intensity of the gameplay while captivating the players and drawing them deeper into the story.”

Alongside the announcement, EA have also revealed that the Mass Effect 2 soundtrack will be available to be purchased from digital retailers from January 19th, ahead of the Xbox 360 and PC titles launch on January 26th in North America and January 29th in Europe.