Composing For Video Games | Doom Eternal | Immora: Hell’s Armies | Track by Track Breakdown

[@EvieCorwell]

It's been years and the Metal Choir still gives me CHILLS, man. Mick Gordon created it but this, right here, is where it peaked IMO.

[@davidlevymusic]

So....Headstomp or Maligog next? 😈

[@kratonos47]

Both!

[@captainredducky2151]

Yes.

[@kurokamikage_official]

Headstomp! Those synths are something else, I can't get enough of them

[@sillyman7274]

malibob underrated 🙏

[@davidlevymusic]

@@kratonos47CORRECT.

[@chamamemestre]

I reached that level last night. Quit the game and instantly came looking for the author. Legendary work my friend!

[@davidlevymusic]

Hahaha that’s awesome man! Thank you!

[@antont4974]

Strange that Id never commissioned full album production from you guys, 'cause it'd be cool to have Ost on streaming platforms!

[@excaliburnII]

I will never get tired of Immora. Even just hearing the drums at 0:48 hits the right part of my brain

[@davidlevymusic]

Wait till you hear the drums for Headstomp isolated! 😈

[@jarfmusic]

Nice hearing everything that went into this. Also cool to hear everything isolated - not too many layers with extremely solid processing.

[@davidlevymusic]

Yeah, it's one of the simplest tracks from the entire score in terms of layering, sound design and processing.

[@kallua1534]

Immora and headstomps belongs to music historys greatest pieces

[@feaquil]

2:14 the thought of Immora's battle sirens blaring as Night Sentinel vessels assail the capital from above gives me chills

[@CircusFreakTv]

This is and will always be my favorite track in TAG 2

[@DXT47]

I'm really glad that you participated in this project , i didn't know about you until Doom Eternal and simply what you made for this game is SUPERB you understood absolutely perfectly what kind of soundtrack should be made for Eternal , i hope that any future project from ID you will still be there and i hope that one day we will have the complete Doom Eternal soundtrack , maybe one day .

[@tacplayzboi]

Sometimes I forget how much work and effort *actually* goes into making music like this. David (and about 20 cups of coffee) just makes it sound so amazingly put together as if it were his primarily spoken language. Also the guitar tone is immaculate my dude 👌

[@NopeJust]

True

[@davidlevymusic]

Thanks bro! This one was one of the simplest ones in terms of processing, sound design and complexity. Maligog, however, had a TON of shit in it, so did Atlantica(t) and the Immora Light Combat stuff. Planning on doing videos for all those.

[@tacplayzboi]

@@davidlevymusic I can't wait! As excited as I am to hear how Mailgog was done (best track in the game [imo]), I'm more curious to see how stuff from UAC Atlantica sounds the most (especially The Rig). All the tech base songs in DOOM game are always more interesting pick apart and mess around with (especially with how glitch effects are mixed in). Definitely looking forward to more vids from you. Always put a smile on my face when you pop up in my notifs bar. 😁

[@Blackblade-NeX]

@@tacplayzboi dont forget the synthesized lightning david put in the ambiance

[@davidlevymusic]

@@tacplayzboi 😊

[@ikdfa3472]

Still no original soundtrack. It HURTS to remember man D: Your tracks pushed me through a lot, really, thank you so much for this amazing soundtrack ❤

[@davidlevymusic]

Hope you’re doing better man! 🖤

[@christiangottsacker6932]

One of the most aggressive songs in gaming. I wish that one day you can perform this live and we can have a little wall of death to celebrate

[@davidlevymusic]

Man I’d LOVE to

[@InteractiveCarrot]

I love seeing this because I REALLY want to make this type of music, and seeing you make it just have me a massive boost of motivation so thank you. Also immora’s really fast part with the double bass drum makes me smile from ear to ear every time.😊😊😊

[@davidlevymusic]

Haha! Nice dude! Hit me up if you ever have any questions

[@InteractiveCarrot]

@@davidlevymusic Hmmmmm🤔🤔🤔

[@heliax9924]

Always was curious how a doom track was made and its an interesting experience hearing all those beautiful guitar riffs and synths etc by themselfs Especially this synth here 2:25 i thought that synth wasnt actually in the track and my mind was playing tricks on me Thank you , to you and Andrew for living up too the reputation of dooms music , hopefully we get too see you guys express your talent in the next doom game or other projects

[@davidlevymusic]

We had some massive shoes to fill 😅

[@heliax9924]

@@davidlevymusic and you succeded (;

[@BurntToast69]

Hell’s armies, the perfect track that signals going head first into a war with the intent of stomping some heads in without hearing Headstomp. Gotta love the intensity of the drums and guitar and the motivational spirit of the choir.

[@H_3_R_0-]

Immora just hits so well.

[@czar.450]

2:15 just those synths alone gives me chills, they almost sound like sirens!

[@-lithium-1s22s1]

So you'll just need a ton of guitar tracks stacked on top of each other with an unreal amount of bass to get such a thick sound. I see. Cool. Also, that snare drum is the most fucking powerful thing I've ever heard on this planet. Great job

[@dangername6996]

Recently finished Doom Eternal on nightmare... Immora music - is something special!

[@davidlevymusic]

🙏🏻

[@intergalacticchicano]

I need to download this and put in my workout Playlist

[@blackknight_87]

4 min 23 secs full of art

[@oney8418]

Спасибо Господу, что такой человек живёт на свете и радует нас такими шедеврами!

[@fredfredburger27]

Sound amazing as always so glad you made a full version of this. Can't wait for more! 🤘

[@Good_Omens]

Music production is so cool to observe. Thanks for showing this David! Excited to see the other tracks!

[@Onyx0]

Absolutely phenomenal Soundtrack, great job at making these bangers david!!

[@davidlevymusic]

thanks dude!

[@captainredducky2151]

Perhaps we can see a breakdown of Atlantica(t)……pretty please👉🏻👈🏻

[@tacplayzboi]

That would be amazing! David plz we need a breakdown of The Rig 😩

[@davidlevymusic]

💯

[@captainredducky2151]

@@davidlevymusic you’re a hero man🙏🏻

[@KD-Slayer105]

I’m surprised this was just a day ago, thinking you uploaded this months ago. Now I’m intrigued. Looking forward to more of these track breakdowns, David!

[@davidlevymusic]

Yes! More are coming in a couple of weeks (they take forever to make)

[@ToasterAssassin]

All the elements of TAG 1&2 were incredible, but there's just something about the synths that makes me wetter than an otters pocket.

[@diggertony1548]

Дякую вам за вашу творчість. Вона була одним з тих стовпів яка зберігала мене в Одесі від страху, суму та інших негативних емоцій. 🇺🇦 Щиро дякую вам за цю випадкову підтримку 🔥

[@rostyslavtymchenko6990]

Рвемо пекельних покручів до перемоги

[@proudlyprajwal4095]

Man those drums mannnnnnnnn

[@tottfiy]

sounds amazing, great soundtrack

[@D00MNUKEM90K]

3:30 yooo synthizied cat

[@izunayatogami9090]

We are so back

[@NeosHamburgerReviews]

Seeing this is awesome!

[@KIWITALKZ]

Sick David!!!

[@salami_42]

Wow thank you

[@kratonos47]

David, I know this has been asked before, any chance we get a full OST release that you were part of ?

[@kurokamikage_official]

It's up to Bethesda sadly

[@LD44457]

​@@kurokamikage_officialAnd we know what happend with Mick

[@kurokamikage_official]

@@LD44457 yeeeeeah......

[@davidlevymusic]

Not up to me unfortunately... 👎

[@yharonguaton9266]

So fucking amazing. Love it

[@sr.chorizogaming1211]

Bro this is fire

[@hobalderas]

I'll do anything to get your tracks on Spotify

[@davidlevymusic]

I wish. It’s not up to me though 👎🏻

[@TheGrandeCapo]

Unfortunately I'm not developing any game so I can't hire you.

[@davidlevymusic]

Well, GET TO IT!

[@justrandomstuff6828]

Woke up thinking today is gonna be a rough day, guess i was wrong!

[@K1_Holzken70]

I love your take on the Doom soundtrack after Mick Gordon did the base game. Will you ever do an album of music like the Doom Eternal dlc?

[@davidlevymusic]

I’m considering it!

[@GabrieldeCarvalho]

Shade: Wrath of Angels

[@Pak43lol]

This is lit

[@miserydevelopmentltd]

Amazing ❤

[@audiofreqdj]

so sick!!!

[@davidlevymusic]

Do I know you, sir?

[@notsobigcheese]

What guitars (including vsts too) did you use on the doom ost?

[@Sassy-o4n]

Now that Mick Gordon has left us can you make awesome music like this in the future for the next Doom game :3

[@zxultrviolet370]

YES

[@carolynmagree5167]

This sounds amazing just wondering what guitar you used because I’ve been thinking of making music myself thx

[@exein666]

David, Dlc soundtrack is really perfect, Especially Soundtrack from you, Trail Of Malogog, Immora, UAC Atlantica is perfect, but which your favourite soundtrack by Mick Gordon?

[@davidlevymusic]

Easy- Cultist Base

[@exein666]

​@@davidlevymusicWow, Suddenly

[@ChiefBurky]

the real question is, spotify release when ?

[@LD44457]

YEAAAAAAAAAH

[@raffandbotnik]

Were the tracks planned to be split like this from the start, or did you initially think that just 1 track would be needed for every level, and then while making them you split them into separate, individual tracks?

[@davidlevymusic]

They were planned to be split and shuffle randomly by the game engine.

[@scope-wad]

But can Doom music run Doom?

[@Egorgamer-ik9cw]

Pretty sure you can run doom on that 432k distortion box

[@Dynakros]

Immora is my favorite track out of all of doom eternal's music. Any chance you could tell us what the choir is saying?

[@deinstitutionalization]

"DON'T BACK DOWN" "CRUSH THEM" (x2) "SLASH THEIR HEARTS" "DON'T BACK DOWN" "CRUSH THEM" (x2)

[@SpiderMan-xw8wh]

David, how were you capable of releasing this song? If I recall correctly ID didn't allow for that, no?

[@davidlevymusic]

Correct. However, I didn't actually release anything and this is just a small section of the full track.

[@SpiderMan-xw8wh]

@@davidlevymusic ah, I see! Either way, it's always good to see doom eternal soundtrack, no matter the size!

[@scottygaskin3364]

Who did vocals? And what are they chanting?

[@OMW2FYB6912]

I always thought the guitars in this track had a more MIDI sound if you understand what I mean

[@davidlevymusic]

Yeah, it’s how I processed them and blended them with the supporting synths that are mirroring the exact same lines the guitars are playing.

[@Ion99]

tabs when

[@sugoi5240]

owo

[@K1_Holzken70]

Please David can you also make a video of uac atlantica? Thanks

[@davidlevymusic]

Yessssir!

[@diggertony1548]

Headstomp and Atlantica(t) 😅😂

[@CrackHead001]

What is the choir chanting?

[@NEWmr180787]

Rip and Tear is definitely part of it, the rest, no idea

[@kristina7long71]

Great ✨✨ ♫♪♫♪