Mick Gordon Claims Offers to Redo DOOM Eternal Soundtrack Have Been Rejected

[Peter_Brosdahl]

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Soon after its release, DOOM Eternal fans warned of quality differences between the game’s soundtrack and in-game music. A drama then ensued with composer Mick Gordon, who stated that he’d probably never work with id Software or Bethesda again. Mick has now tweeted that he’s offered to redo the soundtrack, but to no avail.



Executive Producer Marty Stratton had shared a lengthy letter defending id’s Lead Audio Designer Chad Mossholder, who was placed on final editing duties. Stratton said Mick was given multiple extensions, including on-time payment bonuses, but failed to meet deadlines. Mick had been contracted to produce a minimum of 12 tracks (around 60 minutes) but asked for more time after roughly a...

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[Dan_D]

I've never noticed issues with the sound track. Then again, I never finished the game. I didn't really like it.

 

[DrezKill]

I've never noticed issues with the sound track. Then again, I never finished the game. I didn't really like it.

The issues were with the standalone release of the soundtrack itself, not the in-game music, cuz not all the tracks on the album were mixed by Gordon himself, and the ones that were had a higher quality. Still not really sure whose fault the whole situation is, but I think id should have let him re-do the soundtrack album. Oh well.

 

[Brian_B]

Still not really sure whose fault the whole situation is, but I think id should have let him re-do the soundtrack album. Oh well.

I'm betting the real issue is he wanted to get paid again