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Abzu Original Soundtrack

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description Abzu Original Soundtrack Overview

The Abzû Original Soundtrack is a 2016 album composed by Austin Wintory for the underwater exploration video game developed by Giant Squid Studios. Diverging from traditional orchestral action scores, Wintory heavily utilized a large harp ensemble to evoke the flowing, buoyant atmosphere of an underwater environment. The album features performances by the London Philharmonia Orchestra, the London Voices choir, and soloist Mindy Kaufman. It serves as a relaxing and immersive auditory experience for fans of ambient, classical, and video game music.

help Abzu Original Soundtrack FAQ

Did the same composer who scored Journey write the music for Abzu?

Yes, both soundtracks were composed by Austin Wintory. For the 2016 underwater exploration game Abzu, Wintory created a deeply orchestral score that contrasts with his desert-inspired work on Journey.

Which choir performed on the Abzu Original Soundtrack?

The 2016 score features performances by the London Voices choir. Austin Wintory incorporated these large-scale choral arrangements to capture the awe-inspiring scale of Giant Squid's underwater game.

What instruments are prominently featured in Austin Wintory's Abzu score?

The soundtrack is notable for featuring a massive live orchestra alongside prominent harp solos, representing the game's main character. Wintory specifically utilized these aquatic-sounding instruments for the 2016 Giant Squid release.

When was the Abzu Original Soundtrack officially released?

The album was released alongside the Giant Squid video game in 2016. It contains Austin Wintory's full orchestral score used throughout the underwater diving adventure.

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