YouTube channel Noclip has created a half-hour documentary built around the iconic WipEout 2097 soundtrack.
The superb project speaks to Psygnosis composer Tim "CoLD SToRAGE" Wright, who would create some of the franchises' most iconic tracks – despite having to share soundtrack credit with legends such as The Chemical Brothers, Leftfield, Underworld, Orbital, The Prodigy and Future Sound of London.
The documentary explores how Wright became involved with the defunct British studio and how his music would help shape the company's output. PS1 launch title WipEout gets plenty of attention, leading up to WipEout 2097 – a game which arguably improves on the original in every respect, including its soundtrack.
It's an exciting time for fans of the anti-grav series; while we sadly don't have a new game to look forward to, there's a new book coming out soon which will delve into the creation of the franchise.
Needless to say, this is essential viewing to all WipEout fans – grab a hot drink and give it a watch now.
[source youtube.com]
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Playstation had one mission - to humiliate Nintendo - and this game with its never-before-seen-in-a-home gameplay and thundering soundtrack is just one of the reasons it succeeded in its mission.
How we miss Psygnosis/Studio Liverpool, Evolution & Japan Studio.
Looking forward to watching this. Although I must say, I prefer the original’s soundtrack. Tim Wright’s music was the best on there and better than what’s on the sequel, famous artists and all.
The music was SOOOOO Good. One of Daft Punk's best songs was in this game.
The Saturn Version (Yes it exists) has a completely different and every bit as good Soundtrack too.
@PopetheRev28 I'm pretty sure that track was only on the Soundtrack CD and not in the actual game. Most of the music from the first WipEout soundtrack CD wasn't in the game at all!
But that brings me to the point that those soundtrack CDs were godly, and absolutely shaped my music tastes as a high-school kid
@AJB83 You're right on both fronts.
I DO THINK Future sound of London was the in the game. "We have Explosive" is ICONIC.
@PopetheRev28 You are correct
Ironically for the commercial tracks, Tim Wright’s ‘Body in Motion’ is actually the best music track on the whole game.
I would argue that 2097 has an inferior OST because it features a lot less of Wright’s music.
His track Onyx was the best one on Pure as well.
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