PS Fanboy Best of 2007: Best Original Soundtrack

by Jem Alexander { Dec 17th 2007 at 3:00PM }

Stay tuned all this week as we reveal the our nominees for the very best games of 2007. Winners will be declared on December 27th.

This year some of the PS3's biggest games had some stunning musical talent behind them. As a result a number of titles really stood out as some of the best sounding games this year.

And the nominees for PS3 Fanboy - Best Original Soundtrack of 2007 are:

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
Infinity Ward | Activision

Call of Duty 4's urban, military flavour of music is striking and engrossing at the same time. At times the game's soundtrack is reminiscent of Quake 2 (a shining gem in the history of video game music) and, while the game is more commonly lauded as an example of amazing graphics or multiplayer gameplay, the soundtrack certainly deserves a mention as one of the best available in games this year.

Gallery: Call of Duty 4 (PS3)

Everyday Shooter
Queasy Games | Sony Computer Entertainment

The way Everyday Shooter's music is intertwined with the gameplay makes the score stand out all the more. Music that changes according to the player's actions means that the soundtrack will never be exactly the same as the last time you played. It will, however, continue to be awesome. Quirky guitar riffs that remain appropriate to each level's special aesthetic quality make for a wonderful aural experience.

Gallery: Everyday Shooter

Lair
Factor 5 | Sony Computer Entertainment

Lair's music is arguably the best thing about this otherwise disappointing game. With sweeping orchestral scores reminiscent of Lord of the Rings the game's soundtrack has that fantasty epic feel to it. The score received a BAFTA nomination and is available to purchase on iTunes. Lair may not have been the huge success people were hoping for, but that's definitely not because of its soundtrack.

Gallery: Lair

Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction
Insomniac Games | Sony Computer Entertainment

The Ratchet and Clank series has always had a great soundtrack and the latest of the pair's adventures is no exception. With a great amount of variety throughout, the Ratchet and Clank future music is continuously quirky, cartoony and fun. Of particular note is the Pirate theme which borrows liberally from a certain other Pirate based theme, yet still remains unique and endlessly listenable. The great soundtrack really marries perfectly with the game's amazing graphics, making it one of the most aesthetically pleasing games available today.

Gallery: Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction

Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
Naughty Dog | Sony Computer Entertainment

Having worked on the soundtrack for the TV show "Firefly", Greg Edmonson has already proved himself as a great musical artist. Uncharted's soundtrack does not disappoint. Working together with the story to provide a truly cinematic experience, the game's score is full of deep jungle drums, coupled with a selection of string instruments which have the feel of an epic adventure about them.

Gallery: Uncharted

Stay tuned to PS3 Fanboy on December 27th for the winners. Best of 2007 image based off of work from Studio469.

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Jevanzz @ Dec 17th 2007 3:22PM

The Uncharted soundtrack did it for me, especially the mix with DJ Shadow.

will @ Dec 17th 2007 3:28PM

new warhawk gameplay. http://youtube.com/watch?v=impYG4v6WYY

Johnny Cakes @ Dec 17th 2007 4:00PM

I'm disappointed that Heavenly Sword isn't up there. It had a phenomenal musical score. Maybe that's different from what you meant by soundtrack, although I assume scores are similar.

When you unlock the content to view the composer working with the symphony to produce the score, it was terrific!

My vote is for Heavenly Sword for score. Uncharted and CoD4 were a little bland in comparison. I preferred the Eastern sounds from HS.

Silver R. Wolfe @ Dec 17th 2007 4:19PM

Everyday Shooter! That game is musical crack.

Wonderflex @ Dec 17th 2007 4:32PM

Umm...Jet Set Radio?

GORDON GARTRELLE @ Dec 17th 2007 4:54PM

Everyday Shooter biatches!

Shoegazers unite.

sami @ Dec 17th 2007 5:00PM

everyday shooter

heavenlysword @ Dec 17th 2007 5:40PM

where is heavenlysword?

Haiddasalami @ Dec 17th 2007 6:39PM

Uhh i choose heavenly sword, but since you guys mistakingly left it out, Everyday shooter gets my vote

bboston7 @ Dec 17th 2007 7:22PM

Everyday Shooter

FTW!

andrew @ Dec 17th 2007 8:14PM

everyday shooter

Jonathan @ Dec 17th 2007 8:32PM

nariko

Joel @ Dec 17th 2007 8:57PM

I'd add Heavenly Sword and Warhawk to the nominees.
BTW, anyone hear anything about the Heavenly Sword soundtrack going up on iTunes anytime?
I was hoping it'd be there already with Lair, Warhawk and Uncharted being available.

Ranus Studios @ Dec 17th 2007 9:10PM

I vote for Uncharted sheerly on the Firefly basis.

Michael K. @ Dec 17th 2007 10:53PM

Lair, its not even close

Ian @ Dec 18th 2007 6:48AM

I'd vote for either Nitin Sawhney's orchestral score for "Heavenly Sword" (omitted for no apparent reason here in favour of "Everyday Shooter") and Greg Edmonson's score for "Uncharted"... both of those are proper soundtracks worthy of use in a film.

Not sure I'd want to watch a film using "Everyday Shooter" as a score - way too repetitive with those "quirky guitar riffs" to the point of monotony. It's not a soundtrack - just a random mish-mash of samples that gets tiresome quickly.