Joris de Man holds a special place in our music-nerdy little hearts. Aside from giving us some high quality soundtracks in the Killzone series, de Man also holds the honor of being the first composer to win the prestigious Ivor Novello Award for a video game score. There is much satisfaction to be had realizing that the same award once given to David Bowie, Radiohead, Iron Maiden, and Paul McCartney has been given to the composer of a fine Playstation 3 shooter.
It is because of this spectacular and deserved achievement that I waited with great expectations and high hopes for Joris de Man’s follow-up effort in Killzone 3. With a universe as rich as that of the series, as well as high-octane action and drama that is always present, (the second installment, in particular) there could be no reason for this score to be anything less than its predecessor. Right? (more…)
