It’s a rare occasion when I am hit with a “music chill.” Now, I don’t think that I can write a concise definition for the term, but I can attempt to describe it for those of you who are unfamiliar with it. And for those of you who have experienced the music chill, you should know exactly what I’m talking about. In short, the music chill is a sensory thrill ride. It starts off with a sharp and tingling sensation that sweeps down your entire body like an avalanche. Your muscles contract and freeze up leaving you tense and chilled. The fine hairs on the back of your neck stand on end, immediately preceded by goose bumps that blanket your arms and legs. While this feeling only lasts for a very short period of time (upwards of 30 seconds), the experience is pleasantly overwhelming.
It is only suiting for a visually stunning and down-right gorgeous videogame like Mirror’s Edge to have an equally impressive theme song. After all, audio is 50% of the overall experience. So with that said, publishing powerhouse EA and Swedish based developer DICE (a subsidiary of EA) turned to Swedish pop star Lisa Miskovsky to score the theme song for Mirror’s Edge, and the result is “Still Alive.”
I was fortunate enough to check out the six-track remix album in advance, before its digital release which is now available through all digital service providers. Hit the jump to hear what I have to say about the Mirror’s Edge The Remixes album. (more…)
