The Making of 'Songs of Supergiant Games' Orchestral Collection

In January 2020, we traveled to the world-famous Studio Two at Abbey Road Studios in London to record this one-of-a-kind album, featuring new arrangements of songs from our first four games: Bastion, Transistor, Pyre, and Hades.
Watch this behind-the-scenes look at the production, and pre-order the album on vinyl today: bit.ly/3g1kDqM
Look for composer Darren Korb on guitar and vocals, longtime collaborator Ashley Barrett on vocals, and Austin Wintory conducting the orchestra.

[@kidddtho]

Honor to be a fan of this company

[@awintory]

Among the best experiences I've ever had in my life. Thank you Darren, Ashley and Supergiant for inviting me into your cool kid club because HOLY SHIT this was great

[@supergiantgames]

Thank you Austin! It was an honor and a pleasure getting to work on this album with you! Our cool kid club was made at least 25% cooler with you.

[@Tamflakes]

I was so surprised seeing your name up on the screen, two of my favourites teaming up together? This is gonna be beyond amazing!! Incredibly excited for the release! 🤩🤩

[@JamiesonKnowsBest]

loved this look at how it all came together, what an awesome collab with some of the best people in games

[@rudeboyspodcast]

Austin, you are a LEGEND in my mind. You saw this opportunity and jumped on it, and I gotta respect the hustle for making the orchestral arrangements as best as they can be. 10/10, dude, honestly.

[@Leah-xh1rc]

_At least 25%!_

[@TJBrady22]

I get shivers hearing just the little bit, and I've probably listened to all these songs dozens of times each

[@VickiToori]

This gives me so much joy, you have no idea (and I love how you can clearly hear Skully at 8:23)

[@supergiantgames]

The path from Darren voice --> New Yorker voice --> Skelly voice is very short. :D

[@CrashWhiz]

@@supergiantgames I pray for the day we get a Zag and Skelly duet.

[@elios7623]

@@CrashWhiz Y E S

[@Windavee]

Watch out for the clunky button BOYO

[@blankface911]

So unbelievably stoked that Austin wintery, one of my other absolute favorite music composers (and all around human beings), got to work together with one of my favorite video games soundtracks of all time. :-) cannot wait for this, we'll be financially supporting it to the best of my ability.

[@oldhunterjt9530]

This is giving me literal chills, and may end up being the first Vinyl I buy in my entire 32 years of existence

[@supergiantgames]

We'd be honored to be your 1-in-32-years choice!

[@AzmiAb]

Steven Universe and the SuperGiant's super pack are the first and only vinyls I've bought in my 23 year

[@oldhunterjt9530]

@@supergiantgames Haha you bet! Had already pre-ordered it even before I saw this response! Can't wait!

[@Ztoky]

Will be my first vinyl in my 30 years of existence! I love you guys, the best game company out there

[@snugget8393]

What a great idea for a 10-year celebration! The music is so vital in these games, and it's going to be amazing to hear it like this.

[@filipezin]

Dude is already a legend. His work on Hades was unbelieveable, gave a whole new feeling to the game. God of the Dead is my #1 music for workouts, simply amazing!

[@johnyavatar]

Ah, it's funny because I've been also doing workouts with the Hades album. "The Painful Way" and "Through Asphodel" are the ones that give me the most pump.

[@UTU]

I'm so happy SSG exists, a true blessing to the gaming community and the whole world.

[@connorpickens7523]

What a long way they've come from recording vocals in muffling closets. Indie companies are the greatest blessing the gaming industry has ever seen.

[@Boxvoko]

Well, I just burst into tears within three seconds of In The Flame.

[@Killerrico456]

Literally my two favorite composers from the gaming industry working together. Couldn't be happier.

[@5daydreams]

The litteral _instant_ "She shines" rang through my phones I swear that I froze in absolute contemplation. Ashley's voice is amazing, but backed by the orchesthra the song's power and presence just drowned my senses - I just froze.

[@chrissao_502]

Darren Korb, you fantastic man. Know how much I love ALL the OSTs and how much they've helped me be able to study with amazing background music. Ashley Barret, you're voice is amazing and a treat to listen to whenever. Supergiant Games, thank you.

[@rundinj]

The music is what hooked me on Bastion originally, the OST lived on my ipod for years. Guess this will replace that.

[@Fennfasa]

Darren Korb is a good egg

[@Hiryunn]

Darren Korb & Ashley Barrett...they are the persons/reason that make me want to compose music for video games (along with Gareth Coker & Chris Christodoulou). Those are legends, and I like to think their songs will never be forgotten by the ones who are lucky enough to hear them. At least, I will remember them for sure. Thank you Supergiant Games, for everything.

[@SilverArrow23]

6:34 Bold move asking trombones to "make their presence known". Nothing feels better than to be told to bring it up a notch since we are always told to be quiet

[@SavCorp]

Good lord this sounds incredible

[@RSorei]

UGh, hearing the snippets of these renditions nearly made me tear up ;_; I hope there'll be a CD release one day!!

[@modest_yaro]

God, ten years... Half of my life... So many memories of your games... And if it weren't for an accident, I probably wouldn't even know about you and your beautiful games... Thank you to my dad, who offered me Bastion as one of the first games I can buy, after which I became a fan of yours... Thank you for the great time I spend playing your games... It means a lot to me and I hope to see more stories and worlds that will touch my heart... As well as beautiful music that always takes my breath away and my playlist... Thank you for everything, SuperGiant Games... And greetings to you from Russia. (Sorry for possible mistakes, I'm writing this through a translator.)

[@salty_slug]

I am super excited. These soundtracks are still my favorites, ever since playing Bastion and tearing up at Zulf's theme. I am so exited to hear them re-imagined like this.

[@lofentsemashego9398]

Will this also be available on Apple Music and Spotify? This sounds amazing!!

[@supergiantgames]

Hey, thank you! We'll have more information on the album's availability in other formats closer to the vinyl's Autumn 2020 shipping window.

[@salty_slug]

@@supergiantgames I hope it's on spotify, I have all the OSTs in all of my playlists XD

[@paul.vanderl]

@@supergiantgames Well as long as I can buy a digital copy at some point on bandcamp I'd be happy, though just ordered the Vinyl despite the not so favourable exchange rates and postage to Australia

[@SaaitanK]

@@supergiantgames Thank you for the info! I would love a Anniversary CD version of it as a vinyl heathen XD Keep up the breathtaking work!

[@britneyspheres7yearsago11]

I listen to the Liberation rights every day

[@kasane1337]

I can never not sing along when I hear or even just read "By the Scribes, we gather in their names"...

[@GlowOfFarore]

All of these songs have become so important to me, and hearing them like this feels powerful somehow. All these little bits gave me goosebumps haha

[@mythirdchannel]

this is seriously blowing my mind

[@averyak4015]

So excited for this album!

[@Tyrano739]

Can't wait for the digital download to be available. Supergiant's the only game company where I know I can buy the product with eyes closed and I'll enjoy it. Fantastic, breath-taking work all around. Love you all.

[@Windavee]

Imagine a world in which every company does everything right as Supergiant Games does

[@amyfishervoiceovers]

holy wow! i love the 'six degrees' throughout my life. revisiting the Icarus music video led me here and what a fantastic place to land today! the vocals are so good. the story, the relationships, the connections and Abbey Road! congrats all

[@giorgiogiulianodemarco8456]

Hi from Brazil. The musics from supergiant's games was essentially what makes me love even more the company. Thanks for the workers who made this pieces of art (whole work in all games) and congrats to all the people involved. (sorry for possible errors in the text =P )

[@ALBillyBrain]

I love your games so hard... When i first try "Bastion" i was just... I cant express myself, all what's you done is amazing in every possible way... And, big thanks from all of russian fans for translating your games, i know that sales in Russia is pretty trash, but still... Thank you guys. P.s. 6 years after launching "Transistor", and still Red is on my phone titlescreen... I remember when it's out, i bought it late night, just before going to bed, launch it, and play it through in one session... At the end i was found myself repeating "no, no, no" at the monitor and crying like a little baby... Thanks for everything you done. It's not just "a games", it's an art, in every way

[@Snowpanel]

Just wanted to thank you for creating those fantastic games and the masterful OST that came with them.

[@holystony3273]

we just love all of your work , so please , continue like that even if it's already insane !

[@mistrdevine]

Omg these people play these songs like it’s just another gig. I’m here crying my eyes out. Darren Korb is so good. 😭

[@mistrdevine]

Now I’m crying because it’s already sold out.

[@FieldofReeds]

The musicians had a great time recording these, the vibe was very positive and if anything it was a refreshing change from "the usual"

[@CharalamposKoundourakis]

Austin Wintory + Darren Korb? Heck, what a partnership.

[@tehbunnyboy911]

Great to meet the person behind Eurydice's golden voice!! I can now 'rest my weary bones'

[@pabloemilianoreyesretanaen4928]

This is a dream come true! Thanks for all of the love you put into this art.

[@BalkanyeWest]

Oh my gosh, seeing Darren Korb and Austin Wintory, my two favourite video game composers, working together, is so great. I have NO EXCUSE no to buy the vinyl now, I guess....

[@ebony.p]

Wow! I’ve shed tears over these songs, and I can’t wait to shed some more. Y’all are my favorite game devs. I’m such a huge fan of what you’re putting out there, and this is just another level of awesome. So excited for this, and for Hades V1.0 later this year!! ;)

[@supergiantgames]

Thank you so much! We can't wait to share the rest of Hades with you!

[@ChloeLeis]

This video gave me chills multiple times... I am so extremely excited to buy this album when it releases! The passion Darren, Austin, and Ashley put into this is incredible, and it's very cool to see the behind-the-scenes of this being produced. I remember seeing/hearing (what I assume are similar orchestral renditions) of these songs in concert at PAX West 2019 and being absolutely blown away with chills down my spine the entire time. Although I didn't get a chance to talk to Ashley, Austin and Darren were some of the nicest people I have ever had the chance to converse with at a con. My excitement for this album is immense, and I want to thank everyone involved for being such amazing people and bringing this work of art to our ears!

[@nickolaikrachevsky4578]

thanx all for the wonderful music and songs!!!

[@Wladislav]

Wonderful!

[@dadrik]

Thanks for all games and music you made! I love all of them

[@2ZeDarkness]

Literal chills guys! Keep it up!

[@jacobmcnatt]

Magnificent. So many of my favorite musicians on one project. Can't wait for this!

[@nomarlera102]

Oh wow, this is very exciting! Can't wait to hear every single track and have it on CD format as well!

[@komakozeee]

You guys are amazing and the music is godly really something else

[@AlwaysConfused4]

I’m so excited for this, I’ve been a huge fan of your music and can’t wait. Darren, Ashley, and Austin thank you so much for all you have created. It really is a pleasure to hear all of your works and you guys are amazingly talented people.

[@HeyrulfUlver]

Cant wait for this :3, great work to the whole team !!!

[@Raizen22]

Man, I feel so honored to hear this and to see the process of how you go about doing your songs and music. Supergiant is well known for its songs and musical scores and I hope that never changes in the future! Keep up the amazing work, thank you so much! Your the reason why I took up the guitar and I struggle to get better and better at it.

[@LeftToMemory]

I've gotten shivers like 5 times in the span of minutes. Can't wait. Got the LE!

[@ConradCowlrick]

huge props. Can't wait for this.

[@dacolib]

That is so cool! Will it be available anywhere other than Vinyl? I would love t listen to it

[@JeremieLariviere]

this album is going to be awesome!

[@leonanderson7956]

Cool! Can't wait for the release! It's great to watch a glimpse of the behind the scene! "Paperboats" is my favorite song so it's awesome to see it in the video!

[@zapbutton8553]

the sound in the background is alreay so lit, what a great idea to record the songs like this, can't wait to listen to it

[@kumikey]

Got teary eyed just hearing little snippets of those beloved songs in this amazing arrangement! D:

[@markelcarrillo6908]

This company has music that makes me shiver everytime I hear it no matter how many times

[@JohnTheBear]

God man, from Bastion to this holy I'm so damn proud and happy for you guys, I still get shivers and tear up listening to some of these tunes :')

[@goyavoyage]

Wow, I can't wait to hear all of these beautiful renditions! The Mancer's Dilemma bit in the end is soooo promising.

[@ashb712]

Darren Korb's music inspired so mucj of my love for music in general, and my desire to pickup and master an instrument of my own. I owe a lot of that sense of wonder in music to this Supergiant's beautiful pieces. Thanks a lot, you guys are amazing.

[@kellyhu5804]

Already Pre-Ordered online and I'm really looking forward to it!!!!!!!!

[@reynaldk6816]

This sounds absolutely insane! It’s such an incredible reward for us, the fans who’s been walking together in this journey with you guys. To hear the all the sounds that we know and love remastered with an orchestral twist... I am absolutely lost for words. Thank you, thankyouthankyouthankyou. Can’t wait to hear the final product!

[@Thegadgetfish]

Preordered the vinyl! Can't wait, the previews are giving me chills.

[@firstborn_unicorn]

It's just amazing, I hope to get to your live concert one day

[@ethankellaway1521]

This album announcement was what finally pushed me into vinyl after being on the fence for years. Always glad to support my favorite game studio and the wonderful things that they create

[@Nandoluca]

Love be able to hear a reimagine of these songs I hold so close to my heart love y'all work :)

[@NohorseRU]

No duo more iconic than Darren and Ashley, every soundtrack a banger

[@Kyrdrake]

Well done to everyone involved :) Soundtracks have always been the heart of Supergiant games, proud to be here since Bastion :)

[@shawnvstaden]

Thank you

[@christopherwalka6338]

Congrats on getting to record there and on all your success!

[@HarmonicaVasquez]

Much love to all of y’all at supergiant

[@brendenhorn4646]

Got chills listening to that part of "the spine"

[@moonlitpebbles4778]

10 years of memories....I am proud to have been a fan since Bastion, singing all the songs as they came out, and now witnessing this masterpiece. All of love and well wishes to your future, Supergiant!

[@justinberling4946]

Everything this company produces just brims with such palpable passion, bra.

[@skaamit]

Hell, I've lived my whole life just for this moment. Thank you VERY much!!

[@nsalegit9482]

I'm going to cry. This is nuts.

[@rooislangwtf]

Can't wait to buy this

[@evanmiles8906]

I can't wait for this!

[@AirsDesertSpirit]

I got a record player for my birthday and now I know why!! I can't wait!!!

[@supergiantgames]

Perfectly timed!!

[@nickiam_]

Guys, you are the best!

Awesome

[@alx_carvalho]

I'm in love with Ashley's voice.

[@cogigo]

Having recorded guitars myself I felt so understood by this whole clanky button scenario. Been there.

[@KemonoPriestessHazuki]

This is amazing!

[@freddiekruger3339]

Austin Wintory!

[@vnshngpnt]

Got limited edition one. You guys are amazing ❤️

[@AlexGidra]

Your music is wonderful by any standards.

[@Scribbled2Death]

thank you for the music and thank you for doing a making of. I drink this stuff up nimnimnim

[@opera5626]

I love Supergiant games thank You for games like Bastion and transistor.Especially the music in them special thanks to Darren Korb Ashley Barrett and of course the orchestra(русский комментарий)

[@uelideschwart4056]

AUSTIN was involved? I had no idea! But that makes the whole thing even better

[@raistlinmajere5550]

i REALLLY cant wait to hear We All Become in full orchesta mode

[@Night_Pixie]

ahh it sounds so good

[@princessthyemis]

This is BEYOND WORDS!! His music is so incredible it can be translated to different instruments and sound somehow even MORE amazing than the original, with so many added layers?!?!

[@AlexVidoCasanelli]

I just can't get tired of SuperGiant Music, it's just that good, like, every song in every game. I really hope this get as big as something that would go on tour across the globe (of course after we have our world back hehe).

[@grogneux]

I'm anticapitalist and tend to never have faith in any company. Supergiant Games is an exception. You are always awesomely passionate people and I trust you to always make the best choices possible to make the best piece of art. Love from France.

[@simongoricar6320]

This is so amazing! I would love a digital release, but I just might have to buy the vinyl.

[@mausunk]

Great team, great work! Would love the album to be off vinyl as well :)

[@Dreamagus]

I'm really happy to find out they're making this, Korb is probably my favorite vídeo game composer.