Open a Breach

Jump into a new timeline and help liberate humanity from the Vek this week with Into the Breach by Ben Prunty. Pressed on “translucent, smoky green” vinyl by Fangamer, this is one incredibly fine release that you do not want to miss!

Antiquity Row

Pulling inspiration from 2Cellos and Hans Zimmer, Ben set out to get a new feel for this puzzle action game by Subset Games. Commenting on the stark contrast between this work and FTL (Faster Than Light), Ben stated:

“It was definitely deliberate. FTL's soundtrack was smooth synths mixed with a kind of cinematic ambiance, which we decided on intentionally, because at the time it was an unexpected choice. Most space-themed media try to emulate Star Wars' music. So we approached Into the Breach with a similar mindset. What kind of musical style can we do that's not obvious for the genre?”

Seismic Activity

A stark contrast was made indeed, not only in tonality from FTL, but from the game this music inhabits. Into the Beach's wild west style of orchestration harmonizes guitar with symphonic strings and prog-like percussive elements to serenade this emaciated landscape of the apocalyptic future.