The 20-track digital soundtrack by Kenneth C M Young is streaming on YouTube Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music Unlimited, published by Sony Music Masterworks. Work-in-progress drafts of "GPU Jungle" from the PlayStation 5's 3D platformer by Japan Studio's Asobi Team division are streaming via embedded SoundCloud players on the PlayStation Blog.
"I also wanted to take the opportunity to shine a light on a creative process which is so often hidden from view," the musician writes in his blog post, "composers have a tendency to discuss work through the lens of the finished product, but our ideas are rarely, if ever, born fully formed. Music direction is arrived at through a journey."
From the Astro's Playroom product page:
From the team behind the critically acclaimed PlayStation VR adventure ASTRO BOT: Rescue Mission comes a brand new platformer pre-loaded on your PS5 console. Explore four worlds, each one showcasing innovative gameplay using the new and versatile features of the PS5 DualSense wireless controller. The game is free for all PS5 console users and is designed to be enjoyed by gamers and families alike.ASTRO's PLAYROOM Soundtrack (Streaming) - YouTube Music / - Apple Music
PlayStation Blog - Crafting the digitally-infused pop of Astro’s Playroom
On #GameMakersNotebook, @yosp chats with Studio Director @AsobiNico about his journey in gamedev, moving to work at Japan Studio, building @TeamAsobi to work on emerging tech, the origins of Astro Bot, and how they worked with publishers around the world for the latest game! 🎙️👇 pic.twitter.com/sYjkBpQtlG
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