Hades 2 Composer Darren Korb Spills His Songwriting Process

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[@oonanoodle2896]

Woah I knew he did the score and skelly and Zag’s voices but I had no idea he was also the voice director!!! he’s crazy talented!

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yeah he is

[@eimifefr4073]

I just started watching but he was Orpheus' singing voice in hades 1 aswell. Incase that wasnt mentioned

[@rexbaumeister7377]

He's also one of their playtesters! I remember hearing he had the best run times in the office

[@samuel030s]

@@rexbaumeister7377yeah he was one of the first to have sub ten minute run times iirc

[@balloonxm]

never knew he was skelly, what a legend

[@Pixlriffs]

Hades II won me over immediately when the opening theme was a reprise of the original Hades theme… but in 7/4 time. For a game where you’re off to defeat the Titan of Time it’s a simple but beautiful creative decision. Bravo Darren 🙌

[@marcoantonioserrano5844]

His music is genuinely incredible and his latest work on the new Hades 2 update completely blew me away. I can't help but have the feeling "He did it again" in every new track the game releases.

[@Lmask13]

Goddamn I had no idea the composer was also Zag's voice. That's so impressive, Zag sounds so natural I've never thought about his voice

[@KasLynAudio]

I’m more surprised to find out he started out as filler for Zag and accidentally ended up the permanent voice.

[@Adrian-jn9ov]

​@@KasLynAudioThat is actually more common than you think. People get used to hearing the voice and might animate things with it in mind. Happens a lot in tv shows and sometimes movies too.

[@quandary23]

glad this interview is still able to see the light of day despite what happened to game informer, good stuff!

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thanks so much!

[@Yamaha345]

I'm from turkey and I can't believe he used bağlama while making these amazing osts. How didn't I recognize it before. I thought it was a different instrument. I'm quite shocked and impressed now. He's really a great musician for being open to new ideas and combining different cultures

[@burninghorizon878]

Bende anlamadım aga ya

[@blacxthornE]

makes sense because traditional instruments being used doesn't mean they're used in a traditional way. he's still going to play it in his own style which most likely won't sound how you expect the instrument to sound.

[@evemartinez8519]

The light in the eyes of a creative talking about their craft is so powerful. Experiencing Hades for the first time, meeting Zagreus… He has something so special about him as a protagonist that we as an audience couldn’t help but fall in love with I think. The writing in these games blows me away every time too. Every character has so much depth to them that makes the adaptation of the mythology feel so alive and unique. And the soundtrack is out of this world, the way it communicates so much by its own but hearing the thought process behind it just makes it click even more. Needless to say, I’m so inspired and in love with the work of everyone at Supergiant Games.

[@ryjoy]

So glad this got to see the light of day. Darren seems like such a lovely and talented guy.

[@ChrisLT]

Good stuff, Darren's consistently been really great at this. He's got a gift for writing songs that can stand alone outside of the games, too.

[@viewportvideo]

Totally agree. Thanks for watching Chris.

[@brandonsclips7741]

IM SO GLAD YOU GOT TO KEEP THIS

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Me too!

[@RevCabbott]

Incredible technical interview. Getting to hear the origin for Hades and Hades 2 unique sounds that have helped define them was wonderful. Can't wait for whats next!

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Thank you, friend!

[@skeletop]

He's really good at it! I couldn't pick up that he voiced Zagreus until he said it. Now I can't unhear it. Amazing.

[@sightfire]

The volume and quality of WORK that Supergiant is able to produce is just unreal. This guy is doing 2-3 totally separate jobs and crushing all of them with a smile on his face.

[@djdewitt]

Great interview! It's nice to have this follow-up to the audio/visual episode of NoClip's embedded documentary series, it would be cool if you could catch up with Jen and the art team about evolving the aesthetic of Hades 2, especially anything they've learned or been able to leverage knowing this is the first time where they are evolving an existing aesthetic and art workflows instead of having to reinvent again as you would with a new IP.

[@viewportvideo]

Thank you for the encouragement! I recommend watching this video that I filmed on the same trip while working at Game Informer (RIP): kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqOcp56HbM5mfMk

[@djdewitt]

@@viewportvideo ahhh lol i debated going back and checking to see if you literally made the video I was talking about already, and of course I already watched it and have it saved in my game design folder lmao sorry but thank you for the response and great work!

[@alialdoukhi2014]

I love how much creative energy Darren radiates. Sending you support and love from Saudi Arabia!

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Thank you! Cheers!

[@lorenpeterson5255]

And that flute solo... So good

[@HoneyDimon]

A musical genius actually. I love Darren Korb’s work so freaking much! Also I am so happy to finally put a name to what kind of music Hades and Hades II give us, Spooky Mediterranean Metal. The music in the game is so addictive and it’s so distinct from region to region! Also let’s not forget his singing as Orpheus!!! Multi-talented indeed! I have so much respect for this man! 🥺

[@marthweh7398]

For more than a decade this small studio delivered 4.5 masterpieces. It is insane how the remain so consistent with quality.

[@AurumVG]

we are so back

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Thanks for watching Aurum 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@bross92]

Legit forgot I subscribed to this, what a GREAT first release!

[@viewportvideo]

Thank you, and sorry for the wait!! More videos coming. :)

[@GeoffEnright]

Great start to the new channel! Love the interview.

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Thanks so much, Geoff!

[@juanjuri6127]

quietly adding "was a space camp counselor in Turkey" to the list of things I'm jealous of Darren Korb for

[@thecheck968]

I love love love the Hades 2 soundtrack. Each score is even more memorable because of how specific they all are to each moment in game. Chronos’s ludicrous time signature, Scylla’s surprise lyrics, and now Mount Olypmus’s music being a callback to classic Hollywood scores adds so much more intrigue to the soundtrack.

[@rickywinterborn]

really well done. production quality is top notch and i love the breezy length. hades music is a perfect first doc

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thanks Ricky!

[@Fujitahomaxi]

Wow not even one episode and this already blows away the quality of NoClip’s videos. Keep it up my dude!

[@thalina2228]

I‘m not a huge metal fan but there is never a moment in my life where I won’t fucking rock out to the Barge of Death

[@InfiniteDrillWorks]

Darren's music is amazing in all of SGG's games. I just wish we got to see those crazy flute and sax solos recorded on video, that wouldve been amazing

[@viewportvideo]

I’d love to be in the room for those solos

[@DustiiKat]

I freakin' love this guy

[@spacewalker4719]

This is great! I'm glad I subscribed after hearing about it on the FPS podcast. Looking forward to the next videos!

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Welcome aboard! Thanks for your support.

[@richardw63]

Van Aken Docs are back on the menu boys

[@viewportvideo]

FINALLY

[@lisawilson8296]

Well done! You have a gift ❤

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Thank you!

[@dbrisbane2]

Ioved the first soundtrack and definitely will pick up the second. I had no idea he voiced Zag that's amazing!!

[@dbrisbane2]

I hope your channel succeeds Viewport. Thank you for the interview glimpse.

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Thanks for your support!

[@c.h9976]

Darren is so damn talented, love his work.

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Agreed

[@RJ_chaos]

Thank you for sharing this. It’s excellent.

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Glad you enjoyed it!

[@IchibanKasuga-6969]

This is great stuff!

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Thanks Ichi!

[@IKnowNato]

absolutely amazing

[@viewportvideo]

NATO!!

[@Amberpawn]

Darren Korb over here being a SOUND person.

[@taylorsackett2556]

So glad he brought up the rippin flute solo. I hate that boss fight so much but goddamn does the OST for it make it worth it

[@Frostweather]

Darren is precious. Great video!

[@viewportvideo]

Thank you!! 😊

[@keiyangoshin3650]

Darren Korb. It’s hard to find a man who does it all. 😘❤️😉

[@rowanrooks]

I loved the quirky witchy vibe of the Hades II soundtrack. It feels so incredibly Halloween in the best possible way.

[@viewportvideo]

It’s so good

[@WeAreIndeX]

Amazing vid. Keep it up ❤❤

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Thank you 🙌

[@JohnnyAlysson]

Praise Darem who gave us some really good bangers

[@WOSSquee]

I didn't know The Dude wrote the absolute banger that is Coral Crown

[@simonmt449]

I can hear Skelly on him

[@viewportvideo]

hahaha

[@Evan_Campbell]

Hell yeah, dude!!! Let's go!!

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🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@socialwizard]

Legend.

[@jjstarrprod]

Such a fantastic interview. And right on time for the new Hades 2 EA update !

[@viewportvideo]

Perfect timing. I had no idea it was dropping yesterday.

[@marcosledesma8529]

That is the Dude's clothes.

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It is! We talked about it before the interview

[@bloood9]

Do a documentary on the DOOM soundtrack next pls

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comment for the alg.

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thank you so much!!

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@viewportvideo I already miss GameInformer. Thanks for your work and for finding a new place to talk about making games. Darren is such a cool dude. He made me feel better about wearing a cardigan today, lol.

[@nevaya6011]

This is fucking sick 😊

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Thanks so much! 🙏🏻

[@angelfranciscosalazarmoren7286]

I wonder, are we gonna see Orpheus and/or his muse again?

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I hope so 🙏🏻

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Aşık Veysel approves.

[@kavun4905]

IT WAS ALL BAGLAMA ALL THIS TIME ? REALLY ?

[@Muciatneh]

RIP game informer

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I’ll be continuing this work here, so stick around :)

[@just-someone99]

pls bring mr carlos viola the blasphemous composer and Christopher larkin the hollow knight composer

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💀💀

[@cezzard]

Turkish people spawn point: Activated.

[@Boo-Boo-Bear]

👾👾

[@Jackle02]

I need that poster at 3:48

[@tolaut]

I fully understand the need for Patreon, but i think it's a bit excessive to lock 40 freaking minutes of this interview behind it. Doing it this way feels like this channel is a tool for people to get a small tease and then having to pay up to get to the real meat, rather than having a balance where the channel stands on it's own legs, with extras and other exclusive content on Patreon for people who love it.

[@viewportvideo]

The meat is in this video, I promise. The extended interview is uncut, hence its long run time.

[@jcruzalvarez26]

👍🏽👍🏽

[@johnjellicoe-sj8df]

7:09 i didnt know harry dubois made the music for this game

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doing my part in boosting in the algo 🫡 great video, alex! excited to see what you do with this channel in the future

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Thanks AJ!