You read that right: Jesper Kyd and Sarah Schachner’s dedicated vinyl release of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Original Game Soundtrack is available now at retailers! If you need further motivation, we have all the details for you.
Lakeshore Records and Ubisoft have teamed up once again to release Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Wrath Of The Druids—Original Game Soundtrack featuring music by Los Angeles-based composer Max Aruj and Norwegian musician Einar Selvik of folk/world band Wardruna, as well as vocals and whistle by Julie Fowlis. The album is the companion to Ubisoft’s first expansion of its hit game Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. In Wrath Of The Druids, Eivor is summoned to Ireland, diving deep into Gaelic myths and folklore. The album is available May 13, 2021 across all available music platforms. See the album purchase link and track list below.
Lakeshore Records in partnership with Ubisoft are set to release Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Original Game Soundtrack in a limited edition gatefold sleeve double album in “Red with Yellow Splatter” and “Teal with Black Smoke” vinyl featuring music by BAFTA Award-winning Danish music artist Jesper Kyd, the beloved composer of the Ezio trilogy as well as the first Assassin’s Creed Jesper Kyd and Sarah Schachner, the celebrated composer, musician, and producer of the acclaimed scores to Assassin’s Creed Origins and Assassin’s Creed Unity. The albums also feature vocal contributions by Norwegian musician Einar Selvik. The album will be released on May 28 and available at major retailers.
Have you been enjoying The Music of Red Dead Redemption 2: The Housebuilding EP? Here is “Do Not Seek Absolution” (track 5), the final live performance we share with you performed by David Ferguson, Matt Sweeney and band. To get the lowdown on this delightful session recorded at The Butcher Shoppe, check out Sweeney and Ferguson’s podcast interview with American Songwriter. They set the record straight on how they began their journey of writing songs for this award-winning game.
The Music of Red Dead Redemption 2: The Housebuilding EP is a special release featuring previously unreleased tracks from the blockbuster videogame including the fan-favorite “The Housebuilding Song,” along with four additional songs from the world of Red Dead Redemption 2 by David Ferguson and Matt Sweeney. Nashville’s David Ferguson grew up as the right-hand man for Johnny Cash and “Cowboy” Jack Clement and is known for his production work on Sturgill Simpson hit albums “A Sailor’s Guide To Earth” and “The Butcher Shoppe Sessions.” NYC’s Matt Sweeney is a guitarist, composer and producer whose work can be heard on albums by Johnny Cash, Adele, Run The Jewels, and Iggy Pop, along with his celebrated collaborations with Bonnie Prince Billy and Chavez.
Track List
The Music of Red Dead Redemption 2: The Housebuilding EP David Ferguson and Matt Sweeney
01. The Housebuilding Song – David Ferguson
02. A Strange Kindness – David Ferguson and Matt Sweeney
A Quiet Time – David Ferguson and Matt Sweeney
04. The Course Of True Love – David Ferguson and Matt Sweeney
05. Do Not Seek Absolution – David Ferguson and Matt Sweeney
Have you been enjoying the live performances from The Music of Red Dead Redemption 2: The Housebuilding EP? Watch “The Course of True Love” (track 4) performed live by David Ferguson, Matt Sweeney and band in the video below.