The preview tracks for the previous games were way better. They've somehow managed to create a soundtrack even more mediocre than AC3's, that's quite an accomplishment.
Seriously though, the tracks in volume one are painfully same-y and generic, volume 2 is undoubtedly better - I love 'Rather death than Slavery' (as well as a few others towards the end), there's a faint whiff of vocals in that one which is awesome. But both scores are ultimately a disappointment.
Hopefully I'll warm to the music once I've completed a couple of playthroughs of the game, but the only thing that could possibly salvage this OST right now is the ambient music which is presumably composed by Ryan for volume 3. I really want Kyd or Tyler brought back for the next game.
I think there will be a volume 3 but it'll come out at a later time.Originally Posted by reptilis91 Go to original post
You're exaggerating... in this case, AC2 tracks are also painfully same-y and generic.Originally Posted by ACfan443 Go to original post
I think a lot of people are 'blinded' by their nostalgia and 2/3 memorable tunes. Yeah, AC2 or ACR have amazing OST, but it was also repetitive. Last year, Brian Tyler did a great work, and this year the OST seems to be great too.
You have the right to prefer any soundtrack, but please just open your ears. -_-
Sorry, but I still think volume 1 is a generic snoozefest and you can't convince me otherwise. I spent 28 minutes slogging through the whole of Tilton's score hoping I'd find something to my liking but didn't hear a single standout track, whereas last year there were an abundance of memorable tunes, just as there were with all of Kyd's previews. Sure Tilton's tracks may work better in-game, but they're boring as hell to listen to without context. Some feel the same way about Kyd's, Balfe's, and Tyler's scores, and that's absolutely fine because it's purely a matter of taste.Originally Posted by reptilis91 Go to original post
I wouldn't say my judgement is being skewed by nostalgia, as I previously mentioned I'm really fond of some of Schachner's compositions and don't consider them same-y at all, but Tilton's on the other hand are and that creates this disconnect between the two scores which is jarring and discordant. Perhaps I'll change my mind once the full thing's out, but as of yet there's nothing remarkable or striking.