It's Sequel Time - and even with twice the runtime i'm still struggling to put into words just how mindblowing the Soundtrack for Ratchet & Clank 2 / Going Commando is, but here's my best attempt. In this musical deep dive we're taking a look at the music theory and production behind this OST and try to find out how David Bergeaud and Niels Bye Nielsen were able to craft a Soundtrack that's not just as catchy and iconic as the original, but goes above and beyond.
Link to the first Video here:
"Why The Ratchet & Clank Soundtrack Is A Perfect Fit"
https://youtu.be/VuuZVqgVP9o?si=q3cY4lOaLRbzvlGX
You can listen to some of the OST on David Bergeaud's Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/bergeaud_composer
https://soundcloud.com/bergeaud
To this day the Soundtracks were never released or made available for purchase.
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Moar Links n stuff:
Thanks to @CrystalFissure for letting me use parts of his Interview with JP8K and David Bergeaud. It's very insightful, so definitely worth a watch!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7i2WIpPlzts&t=2022s&ab_channel=CrystalFissure
Watch @suibom break the game with his crazy movement skills here - big thanks for letting me use this clip!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDkclNOoFbk&lc=UgxMaC2FhSgPkPU31E54AaABAg.AE0Cqt0V7GKAE0Tsly-Vo4&ab_channel=suibom
Here's @Xem92 's objectively correct ranking of the Ratchet & Clank 2 OST. Except for Gorn :D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NOVkwYE5NI&t=4736s&ab_channel=XemVODs
The Gameplay in this video was captured by Full Playthroughs, check out their channel at:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQhftMfy_JyFMz0bcrkWjng
Also, here's a couple links to unused / cut tracks:
Early version of the Megacorp Store Music:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tlpf3X41LrE&ab_channel=infamous4062
And the track for the Todano Armory Interior, which doesn't trigger due to a bug:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TiLA8Ks8Vs&ab_channel=supersaiyan13100
I have no idea where i found the alternate Arena Boss theme..
Here's a reupload of a video showcasing a couple of samples used:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igLqb6UX4_g&ab_channel=ShinyQDragon
Check out this cool Sonic Painting :D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHQoioDLc0w&ab_channel=Joshie11
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:28 - Getting into the Music
5:26 - Part 1, Sequels and Appetizers
9:47 - Part 2, The Tritone's Revenge
13:26 - Part 3, In Defence of Gorn
17:55 - Part 4, Sonic Painting
27:50 - Part 5, Rhythmic Freedom
35:08 - Part 6, A Break-Beating Heart
43:18 - Outro