Oddworld Stranger's Wrath Soundtrack to be Released

Oddworld Inhabitants and composer Michael Bross are pleased to announce the upcoming soundtrack release of the music from "Oddworld Stranger's Wrath", the critically acclaimed game published by EA in 2005. Nettwerk Music Group (Sarah McLachlan, Avril Lavigne, Barenaked Ladies, Electronic Arts) will be handling digital distribution.

New York, NY (PRWEB) July 17, 2007 -- Oddworld Inhabitants and composer Michael Bross are pleased to announce the upcoming soundtrack release of the music from "Oddworld Stranger's Wrath", the critically acclaimed video game published by Electronic Arts in 2005.

"A fantastic soundtrack...!"
Gaming Age

With Nettwerk Music Group (Sarah McLachlan, Avril Lavigne, Barenaked Ladies, Electronic Arts) handling digital distribution, the soundtrack will contain over 50 tracks across two separate volumes. Volume 1's release date is July 30, 2007 while Volume 2 will be released at a future date (to be announced).

Lorne Lanning, Oddworld's co-founder, had this to say about the soundtrack, "It was inevitable that Michael's amazing musical and sound design contribution to our series would one day find its way to fans as an experience unto itself. Well, finally, here it is! I've had the pleasure of listening to this music on my iPod, by the pool, and in my car for years. Finally, now the fans can too."

Taking time specifically for the release, Bross remixed some of the tracks to enhance clarity and depth. It was then mastered at Stephen Marsh Mastering (Los Lobos, Fiona Apple, Incubus) in Hollywood, CA by Stephanie Villa.

"The game was an important project to me, and I'm delighted to finally see the music released in soundtrack form," Bross states.

The soundtrack will be available through digital stores such as iTunes, Rhapsody, eMusic and Napster. The CD version will be available from the composer's site at www.bross.com and also Amazon.com.

For more information or to set up interviews with composer Michael Bross, contact:

Deep Lever at deep(at)bross.com

About Oddworld
Formed in 1994 by special effects and computer animated veterans Sherry McKenna and Lorne Lanning, Oddworld is dedicated to creating the next generation of intellectual property and digital entertainment. Beginning with its debut products, Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee and Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus, Oddworld mixed a potent brew of Hollywood artistry with rock solid storytelling to produce experiences rich in emotionality, empathy and entertainment value. Oddworld has sold over five million games and won more than 100 industry awards.

About Michael Bross
Michael Bross is an award-winning composer/audio director with 14 years of experience in the game industry. He led all audio-related efforts at Oddworld Inhabitants from 2001-2005 on Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee and Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath. He also worked on projects for Take 2 Interactive and Microprose with additional titles published by Electronic Arts, THQ and Interplay. He has released 2 solo artist albums, "Everything Is Now" (2006) and "As Quiet Things Roar" (2001). Currently he is at Red 5 Studios directing audio and composing the soundtrack for their upcoming MMO.

About Nettwerk
Nettwerk Music Group is Canada's leading privately owned record label and artist management company. Nettwerk is responsible for managing some of Canada's biggest artists like Sarah McLachlan, Avril Lavigne, Barenaked Ladies and distributing the in-game music of Electronic Arts. Nettwerk has several offices located around the world including offices in New York, Los Angeles and London; with our main office in Vancouver, B.C.

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