LOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 4, 2021 - Composer Mike Raznick is pleased to present the soundtrack to AWAY: The Survival Series. Available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, AWAY follows a sugar glider's journey to save its family as players create their own immersive nature documentary through their in-game actions. Raznick's dynamic score blends live orchestra with his experience as an environmental scientist to create the perfect accompaniment for this riveting journey through nature. All soundtrack proceeds are being donated to support The Audubon Society, a charitable organization that works to protect birds and their habitats. AWAY: The Survival Series Original Soundtrack is available on all digital music storefronts and streaming platforms:
"Tasked with bringing life to a primal world where humans no longer exist, my goal with the dynamically-driven music score for AWAY was to present emotions of wonderment, mystery, love, fear and adventure through custom-designed organic soundscapes, woodwind, and classically composed string solos and an emotionally charged live orchestral performance," notes Raznick. "With a passion and commitment to understanding, experiencing and preserving the natural world around us, this project is close to my heart. The opportunity to collaborate on a game that showcases survival in the natural world has been immensely inspiring."
Raznick is no stranger to scoring nature-focused projects, having worked on BBC's Life and Planet Earth II documentaries. He had the pleasure of recording a 40-piece orchestra in Budapest with the following video available for fans of the score to get a behind-the-scenes peek at the recording session:
About Mike Raznick
Mike Raznick is a prolific, multi-award winning composer and audio director. His music has been heard on over 500 games as well as numerous films, television productions and promotional trailers. An alumni of both CalArts and NYU, Mike’s partial client list includes Sony, Microsoft, Warner Bros., LEGO, CBS, MTV, HBO, Discovery Channel, National Geographic, Last Day of Work, Red5 Studios, A&E, Mercedes, NASA, Insomniac Games, Disney, EA, Zynga, Atari, Sega, Ubisoft, THQ and more. Mike was awarded a fellowship through the Sundance Institute for the 2012 Composers Lab and his indie breakout score for SPATE garnered multiple award nominations.
Game credits include: AWAY: The Adventure Series, Clash of Clans, PUBG, Ratchet and Clank PS4, Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty!, Grimm Odds, SPATE, Ratchet and Clank: Into the Nexus, Firefall, Alien Rage, Kings Road, The Adventures of Fancy Pants, The Princess and the Frog, Penguins of Madagascar, Haunted House, uDraw, Farmville 2, Frontierville, Hidden Chronicles and Tekken, among others.
An accomplished musician, Mike has performed throughout the United States and internationally with diverse vocal and instrumental ensembles. Highlights include performances at the Super Bowl, Hollywood Bowl, and Davies Symphony Hall. Mike began training in music at age 6, studying piano and singing with the acclaimed San Francisco Boys Chorus, San Francisco Symphony Chorus and San Francisco Opera Company. Born and raised in San Francisco, he is a descendent of violin virtuoso Jascha Heifetz.
In addition to composing, Mike founded and operates Dreamcraft Music and Sound, a bespoke provider of high-quality custom sound design and voice over services for media.
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