Assassin’s Creed Valhalla – Jesper Kyd, Sarah Schachner and Einar Selvik

Product Description

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla takes place toward the end of the ninth century, a time when Norse tribes were leaving their homes in Scandinavia and sailing to the collection of fractured kingdoms known as Anglo-Saxon England. It’s here, during this age of transition, that you’ll take on the role of Eivor and lead your people to a new land in the search for a new home. As you embark on Valhalla’s epic Viking journey, you’ll lead deadly raiding parties, fight in massive battles, and build up a prosperous settlement, all within the historical backdrop of ninth century England. The player controls Eivor, a Viking raider who becomes embroiled in the conflict between the Brotherhood of Assassins and the Templar Order.Score by Danish composer Jesper Kid (Assassin’s Creed: 2, Borderlands 3, State of Decay 2, Warhammer: Vermintide 2) and American composer Sarah Schachner (Assassin’s Creed: Origins, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Anthem), with Norwegian black metal drummer Einar Selvik (Vikings, Gorgoroth & Wardruna – bands) teamed with the pair to create original songs for the soundtrackQuotes;”Valhalla marks the first time the two of them have worked together, and the sheer size and scale of the Viking-themed soundtrack is all the better for it.” (re: Sarah & Jesper) spin.com”Kyd and Schachner’s work on the Assassin’s Creed series is beloved.” playstationlifestyle.net” one of the world’s most incredible young gaming composers” (re: Sarah) forbes.com”Jesper Kyd’s… atmospheric tones are as instantly recognisable as the satisfying clunk of everyone’s favourite murder gauntlet.” videogameschronicle.com”Now, not only do gamers get to become a buff blonde with a sweet axe, but they get to do it all to the musical styling of three very specifically seasoned pros.” thegamer.com
Track Listing:Jesper Kyd Disc
SIDE A: 1A Out of the North 2A Leofirth’s Honor 3A The Bounteous Earth 4A Kingdom of Wessex 5A Son of Fjord 6A Absence of Light  7A Leaving Valhalla SIDE: B 8B Kingdom of East Anglia 09B Shadow – Walker 10B Valhalla Nights 11B Silent Ambush 12B Animus Anomaly 13B Ezio’s Family – Ascending to Valhalla (featuring Einar Selvik)Sarah Schachner Disc
SIDE A 01 The First Departure 02 The Swarming 03 The Fate of East Mercia 04 Asgard Hall of the Aesir (feat. Einar Selvik) 05 Blood Red Sails 06 Frozen Lands 07 Wave Walker SIDE B 08 The Sceptred Isle 09 The Bearded Axe (feat. Einar Selvik)10 The Tree of Life 11 Trust the Currents 12 Father of Gods 13 Rivers and Fjords 14 Fury of the Northmen 15 To the Next World

Review

Track Listing:Jesper Kyd Disc SIDE A: 1A Out of the North 2A Leofirth’s Honor 3A The Bounteous Earth 4A Kingdom of Wessex 5A Son of Fjord 6A Absence of Light  7A Leaving Valhalla SIDE: B 8B Kingdom of East Anglia 09B Shadow – Walker 10B Valhalla Nights 11B Silent Ambush 12B Animus Anomaly 13B Ezio’s Family – Ascending to Valhalla (featuring Einar Selvik)Sarah Schachner DiscSIDE A 01 The First Departure 02 The Swarming 03 The Fate of East Mercia 04 Asgard Hall of the Aesir (feat. Einar Selvik) 05 Blood Red Sails 06 Frozen Lands 07 Wave Walker SIDE B 08 The Sceptred Isle 09 The Bearded Axe (feat. Einar Selvik)10 The Tree of Life 11 Trust the Currents 12 Father of Gods 13 Rivers and Fjords 14 Fury of the Northmen 15 To the Next World