9 Incredible Soundtracks That Were Almost Better Than Their Games
8. Grim Fandango (1998)
Composer(s): Peter McConnell Combining jazz, bebop and swing with big band music, the soundtrack to Grim Fandango is both fun and mysterious. Its energetic enough to keep you awake into the night when youve got work that requires your attention, and it differs enough to avoid becoming repetitive. The beauty of Big Band, Bebop and Bones (as it was originally subtitled) lies in its Noir persuasions. Its the perfect soundtrack to listen to while reading crime-fiction, or dressing up and wandering around the house like a detective looking for a hot lead, swilling scotch and speaking in a gruff, inaudible voice like youve smoked too many cigars in your life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-K8R1hDG9E Honestly, the only reason that the soundtrack isnt much higher on the list is because of how well it accompanies the game, perfectly encapsulating the tone and liveliness of Grim Fandango to such an extent that its often difficult to separate the two. However, that doesnt mean it isnt a fun listen in its own right. Further Listening: The soundtrack was rerecorded by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in 2015 with the release of Grim Fandango: Remastered, so if youre a fan of the original soundtrack it might be worth checking out. The soundtrack to L.A. Noire (2011) also makes me want to be a detective, so theres that.
