“He talks to his contacts and he tries to look at what will be popular and what will be released by the time our game comes out.
Specifically, Josh Kessler-a Partner, Executive Producer and resident Music Supervisor at Heavy Duty-played a huge role in guiding the soundtrack of both Saints Row: The Third and now its followup. is on its way, too.)Īccording to SR IV Project Audio Director, Brandon Bray, the process of plotting and licensing the soundtrack was split between Deep Silver Volition and New York-based music production and publishing company Heavy Duty. (Speaking of which, a soundtrack featuring around 80 minutes of original music from returning composer Malcolm Kirby Jr.
Saints Row IV-a PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 release due August 20-sports seven radio stations with a similarly stacked playlist and sense of variety that Deep Silver Volition officially details for the first time here.
After the original Saints Row landed on the Xbox 360 in 2006 and broke out in a big way, licensed music has firmly become an essential part of the franchise's appeal, with Kanye West, Faith No More, Deadmau5, Mötley Crüe, Hall & Oates, De La Soul, My Chemical Romance, Crystal Castles, Buju Banton, and dozens of other notables soundtracking the action.
