Jason Graves has been revealed as the composer for Still Wakes the Deep.
The Chinese Room and Secret Mode are honoured to reveal that two-time BAFTA award-winning composer Jason Graves will be lending his musical talents to the score of the upcoming horror game Still Wakes the Deep. The composer’s involvement is detailed in a brand-new documentary focusing on the sounds and score of the game, unveiled as part of the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted event.
The Chinese Room is known for its magnificent, award-winning music, so it was important for the team to work with a composer who could deliver a world-class score to match the quality expected from its games. Jason Graves has been composing video game soundtracks for over 20 years, scoring the music for series such as Tomb Raider, Far Cry, and Moss. His outstanding horror credentials include the Dead Space franchise, Until Dawn, and The Dark Pictures Anthology.
To help match the feel and tone of Still Wakes the Deep, Graves commissioned a unique instrument just for the game’s score. Known affectionately as “The Rig”, this metal sound structure takes the shape of an oil rig and is used to create the unearthly, metallic sounds that permeate the game’s score. To fill out the body of this sound, Graves also used a Moog Model D synthesiser, which adds another layer of eeriness when combined with The Rig.
“When I got the email from Daan [Hendriks, audio director] the first time, I was literally like, (gasps),” says Graves in the mini documentary. “The Chinese Room’s right at the top of the list for me. All their games have always been so unique and so much fun to play.”
Still Wakes the Deep is an upcoming horror game from the award-winning developer The Chinese Room. The game sees players navigating an off-shore oil rig, fighting for survival from harsh weather conditions and an unknowable horror that has found its way onboard.
Still Wakes the Deep will launch in 2024 on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Games Pass, PC, PC Games Pass, and PlayStation®5 (PS5™).
