Berlin, 2020 – The medieval band Corvus Corax is renowned for its unique sound that blends historical tones with modern musicality. Now, the “Kings of the Minstrels” are expanding their artistic repertoire by contributing to the world of video game music. Esteemed composers Hans Zimmer and Lorne Balfe, known for their epic soundtracks, have invited Corvus Corax to work on the soundtrack for the latest installment of the fantasy game Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
14th Street Music, the production company behind the project, approached the band in 2020 with the idea of having Corvus Corax completely reinterpret the orchestral soundtrack for Dragon Age: The Veilguard with their own instruments. The goal: to create an unmistakable, archaic-magical soundscape for the game, working alongside numerous collaborators, unlike anything previously experienced in the gaming industry.
After months of work and drawing on a vast repertoire of historical and traditional instruments like bagpipes, shawms, and drums, Corvus Corax succeeded in crafting a wholly new dimension of “orchestral” music. In their version, medieval fantasy sounds replace traditional orchestral instruments, merging with the epic world of Dragon Age. This unique sonic experience lends the story and adventures in The Veilguard extraordinary depth and authenticity.
This collaboration sets new standards, demonstrating that medieval sounds and video game music can harmonize in powerful ways. Through its fusion of cinematic sound aesthetics and medieval musical culture, Dragon Age: The Veilguard promises an unparalleled experience – a must for fantasy and music lovers alike.
