Presently the Past in Battlefield 1

Battlefield 1 is an impressive masterpiece from EA. This beautiful, cinematic game that offers an amazing and unforgettable experience that is both visually and audibly stunning. EA selected a new set of composers this time around in order to get away from the modern electronic scores produced for Battlefield 3 and 4. Ultimately, this allowed them to return to their early roots in the series in terms of sound, which was much needed for this game since it goes several years into the past. 

The explosive opening sequence gives the player a sense of loss, offering them a realistic view of the "war to end all wars" where both sides experienced countless casualties. 

I was pleasantly surprised to hear the return of the well-known Battlefield theme, bringing roots from the original appearance allowing us to hear it in a way that it hasn't been played in several years. Yes, Battlefield wouldn't be the same without that old tune (and it seems they will never omit it), but I almost didn't expect to hear it this time (what was I thinking?). It is such a rewarding experience to hear it come up each time throughout the series. Throughout several different variations, I definitely find that the London Philharmonic's performance of the theme in The Greatest Videogame Music is by far my favorite. 

The Battlefiled 1 score overall brings back those classic fps vibes from the early days when Call of Duty 1 was still a thing to be reckoned with. Coupled with the graphical enhancements of the modern age, this game almost feels like they remastered an all-time favorite, bringing with it renewed excitement. 

Whether you have played this game or not, I highly encourage you to check it out. If you are a film score enthusiast, this might just please you as it did me. The line between film and game music is being blurred as scripts become more complex and captivating.