Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s incredible soundtrack was composed by a guy who posted his music on Soundcloud

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Spotlight on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – A Game of Exceptional Quality

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is currently the talk of the gaming community, leaving a significant impact on Metacritic and earning accolades from both critics and players. This game is making waves as it challenges the conventional wisdom that gamers are not interested in realistic graphics combined with turn-based gameplay, disrupting Square Enix’s narrative in the process.

At present, I am deeply engrossed in this captivating game. The compelling narrative, immersive combat, and unforgettable soundtrack make it a standout experience for me, reminding me of the Baldur’s Gate 3 Original Soundtrack since its release.

The soundtrack heightens every emotional and action-packed moment within the game, whether it’s causing tears during a poignant story sequence or prompting you to dance while dodging a Mime. I find myself drawn to the music even outside of the game itself.

During my search for specific tracks related to boss battles online, I stumbled upon Lorien Testard, the composer behind the enchanting music of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Interestingly enough, it was Soundcloud where he initially shared his compositions before Sandfall Interactive, the developers of the game, discovered him and invited him to contribute to their project.

From Soundcloud to composing 8 hours of music for a potential Game of the Year

1. Given that the game’s duration is approximately 30 hours, it boasts an impressive 8 hours of non-stop music or the option to buy all 154 tracks on Steam. Each main character, area, and boss fight has its own unique theme.

2. I discovered the backstory of the composer on the official Expedition 33 website. It reveals how the game director approached Lorien Testard after coming across his music on Soundcloud, shared on an obscure gaming forum.

3. The narrative recounts how his love for classic games like Mario and Zelda sparked his enthusiasm for video game music, motivating him to compose his initial songs.

“Previously, I spent my free time composing video game music, creating a new track each week in various genres to hone my abilities. At the time, I was a guitar teacher, but every week, I would write and post my compositions on SoundCloud. After a year, I had around fifty tracks online.”

One time, I posted one of my musical pieces on a forum dedicated to independent video games. It was then that Guillaume Broche, who is the Game Director at Sandfall Interactive, stumbled upon my work. He subsequently contacted me and asked if I would be willing to create the soundtrack for his game.

That moment marked the beginning of a beautiful collaboration—one that changed my life.”

“My dream has always been to craft a universe as immersive as that. When this project came along, it felt like a dream come true.”

You can watch a 10-minute sneak peek on YouTube that offers an exclusive look at the creative collaboration between Lorien Testard and Alice Duport-Percier, his musical partner, as they work together to create the game’s soundtrack. This unique behind-the-scenes glimpse shows how the music is carefully integrated into the storyline of the game, and it seems that many people are already praising their efforts. I’ve provided a link above if you’d like to check it out.

The feedback for the soundtrack has been extraordinarily favorable, with both fans and experts commending its richness and powerful emotional impact. Given this enthusiastic response, Sandfall Interactive has shared that they are planning to release a physical vinyl version of the Original Soundtrack.

1. Sandfall Interactive has announced that they’re creating a vinyl version of the soundtrack due to its warm reception.

2. I’m eagerly anticipating the Game of the Year Awards orchestra’s rendition of ‘Alicia’, a track on the OST that stands out for me because it plays as you explore the Continent.

3. Frankly, if Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 isn’t nominated for Game of the Year, there might be some protests (with pitchforks!).

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is also available on Xbox Game Pass.

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2025-05-01 14:39