Listening Room : Rise & Fall

Rednote just completed a 45 minute orchestral score for Midway’s upcoming PC game, developed by Stainless Steel Studios. In the tradition of ‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Gladiator,’ the epic orchestral score features period instruments recorded at Rednote’s studio, including Armenian dumbek, sitar, wood flute, taiko drums, and choir. Check out the official Rise & Fall website.

Gaming Trend
One of the few bright spots is the music. Everything has an orchestral feel to it, almost like you’re watching a historical epic on television. The music is grand and sweeping, and really does a good job of making you feel like you’re actually part of things. Rednote Audio really did a fine job on the score.

Total Video Games
Adding to the epic nature of the game is the music, which really helps to build up the atmosphere. Civilizations at War remains a solid title with an epic music score that immerses the player in the game.

Game Chronicles
Drums beat as you march or sail and the music matches well to the ancient era, adding to the sometimes fever pitch of battle.

Daily Game
Despite the mediocrity of its gameplay, Rise & Fall sounds fantastic.

Gamespot
The game sounds better, though, thanks to some appropriately pompous Gladiator-style music.

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