My friends, you probably saw that last night I lost the Grammy to Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross for THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO. The overflow of support I saw here, on Twitter, on facebook, over email and everywhere else was overwhelmingly touching to me. I can't thank you enough. Please don't forget that I never sought to win a Grammy. My goal was to try and make music that remotely did justice to thatgamecompany's masterpiece. I could never thank them, or you, enough for this adventure.
glorymanheretosleep
Do you charge a lot of money to make soundtracks? What if you are making an independent video game with a story line, what would you charge?
Dihydrogen Monoxide
Grammy is just an award. You've touched countless souls with your music.
BattleGuy03
@MARCOM noivent 👍👍👍
MARCOM noivent
Good job, your music is pure art, thank you.
BattleGuy03
use apotheosis
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Kropotkins Beard
Who said video games aren't art? Haha, what a stunning piece of music.
What Doth Life!?
@VHASCOMETO Roger Ebert was anti-game and Ecco/ICO/Journey are three (amongst dozens and merely scratching the surface) games that prove him very wrong.
Stitches 76
@VHASCOMETO i know someone who did, the guy who made YIIK said 'games weren't art' after his game was heavily criticized. Take that however you want
aSauce
Absolutely exquisite sir
Koru
I love your profile picture and name.
Orange Tack
@VHASCOMETO People have said that, and they have good reasons for saying it, just as some people do for seeing games as art. It's actually an interesting debate with some good points on both sides, but of course people like you are not intelligent to understand such a sophisticated concept as a debate.
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Spice
I remember playing this game and meeting another player half-way through, after which we stuck together and helped each other until the end, ringing out our emote every time we began to get separated. It was all really heartwarming, I think. They drew a heart in the snow at the top of the mountain and we spent another brief moment ringing out the little emote thing before they ran through the portal. I regret not sending them a friend invite - I never saw them again. But that memory along with this music is something special.
Julian Gutierrez
Won a Grammy. The soundtrack of a videogame Won a Grammy those days. WOW
James Meehan
It was only nominated for a Grammy although that is still very impressive. It DID win a BAFTA for Original Music in 2013 so it shows you that the Brits appreciate a good soundtrack.
2nikka22
it lost to The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo actually
Ace Luke
+François Trudel Wasn't it just for a best single of some sort? Either way video game music is slowly becoming more recognized in the music world.
François Trudel
Actually, check out Baba Yetu from Civilization IV. It came out in 2009 (before Journey) and WON a grammy.
Preston Dixon
+Julian Gutierrez Actually, it got NOMINATED for Best Soundtrack. I think it lost to How to Train Your Dragon. Although it's still a feat for being the first ever video game soundtrack to ever get nominated for a Grammy!
Lee K.
I was reminded of this game about a day ago - this was my childhood. I brought this game for the PS4 in a collectors edition. This game quickly became what I’d turn to when things in life where becoming too much. This game helped teach my younger self how to see beauty in things that are overlooked in daily life, and helped me find a sense of peace when I was alone - because while some people may come and go it’s ok to travel through your Journey alone and there’s nothing wrong with that. To this very day at age 20 I still believe that my ability to find peace and beauty in my surroundings and in isolation is in large part because of this beautiful game. I need to go back to it I think, this game deserves so much praise.
Faith Gaudi
They're actually teaching this song to us in one of my college courses. So exciting to see video game music be recognized!
Edric L.
In sea of dirt of partial reign, Was a soul that stood to appointed stain. The dreams were fade in distant sand, Of ruinous cascade and barren land. Across the hill of stone be grave, That many had heed and many shall crave. Upon the cross of silent wind, Till eyes be glimpse from far and thinned.
Purwanti Allan
@Sam Sanem i cried a lot when i listen the ending song of Journey.
Lee K.
Perfect
Edric L.
@Matt Newland Haha
Matt Newland
That made my dick hard dude (2)
Lily Dogkid
Beautiful
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giehlemanns
About 1 Million times, I just listened to this in the PS-Menu. No other game was able to do that :)
Purwanti Allan
@Cloudkicked hi man. Did u know? Journey game was actually released 3 months before LoveLive Sunshine's grand debut in September 2012.
Jean Harlez
Xenoblade Chronicles for me
No CS:S
Minecraft Did.
Vito
This and Detroit Become Human for me.
Game Derps
I did too!
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Oboro Watabinost
"Defeating a sandwich only makes it tastier."
-Irish Philosopher Chris O'Neill, 2011
Purwanti Allan
@Natasha Jackl happy late new year 2021 natasha.
hypxrt
👏👏👏👏
Cole Abaddon
What a genius
John Dualé
Hahahahahaha irish philosophy
Alexander
+Gio Deleo (Captain Thundernuts) More like -OneyNG XD
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Abriel Universe
When I hear this I can't help but get tears rolling down my face every time. Chills as well. I always remember the adventures I had..... Here come the tears.
gplustree
<3
Stella Lu
+Abby “Zelda fan” Gamer You're not the only one :')
Brodie M
Really? P.s. how is waddles?
TheGreenHoodieGirl
Isn't it just magical how you come to care so strongly for a person you've never met or spoken a word to?
Chilly Kitty
Who cried during this? I did.
𝘀𝗮𝗼𝗿𝗶🖤
I cried in Apotheosis
licordesoma
Elijah M. I cried at the end of the game
Andariya
How can someone dislike this masterpiece :o Every time I listen to this it gives me goosebumps - Best game and best soundtrack.... so touching...
Thezirix
Trolls, idiots, et cetera.
Jesse
Still remember listening to this for the first time and finding it to be so moving that I was brought to tears...
BOINKHeadshot
This song plays whenever I hover over the Journey icon on my ps3!! I always leave it on to play for a little bit while I do stuff or just when I want to hear that song again. Too beautifull to stop it.
MrKredos
holy shit dude, i used to do that aswell HAHA. that brings back fond memories
Ashley L
BOINKHeadshot i have the ps4 dynamic theme, so this song is constantly playing as long as i'm in the menu overlay. sometimes i hate starting up a game, because it means the song will turn off lol
Goofy Wolf
Yeah whenever i stay on the icon it plays this and it is absolutely beautiful
Abie Pratama
Imagining a ruin of a once great civilization while listening to this
ThatOne PianoGuy
@2020
Ludovic Caudron
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Cesar Quinones
Go to any temple and play this. it'll make them sound unnaturally holy. :D
WR
Eeeeyyyyy fellas
Marshall Elite
Hello fellow deep day dreamer
Reverse Shotgun
Ah, so much love for this peice, thos game, and thatgamecompany itself. Everything is perfect. Undeniably.
st ko
everytime i hear this i must hold my tears back... so fucking beautiful
Ian Frost
@MultiCaloka yeah check out that outdated crappy edm...
MultiCaloka
check out darude-sandstorm
SpectaculeX
This game is such a damn masterpiece...
Trueborn
One of the most beautiful songs I've heard in a long time. As an amateur composer, I can't speak to this track on a technical level, but I aspire to create such emotion as this piece brings to the table.
Purwanti Allan
The intro OST of Journey always has sad yet epic feelings.
Matt Bond
This has to be among the most staggeringly beautiful pieces of music ever composed. It's exquisite. I love that game music has the same power to move as film.
MariposaWolf
It's soundtracks like these that remind me why I love and major in music! 😍🎼
Karthik C Murugan
Yo how does majoring in music feel like? I've been dabbling with the idea of taking up music in college, so I'm just curious.
Trey Gurley
This has to be one of the greatest compositions in all of gaming. It just sounds so relaxing, and puts all of your worry's at ease with the smooth Cello sounds; then later, the song starts to pile on more instruments that make it sound so epic, and gets your mind in the mood for adventure while setting the tone of the game very nicely.
Cloud9
You know kiddies, it's not graphics that make a good game. :)
lenk
@Amalgam on that I agree mario 64 is amazing
Amalgam
@lenk I mean, you're not wrong, but I think what Could9 meant was that you can't tell the quality of the whole game just by looking at the quality of the graphics itself.
lenk
Journey has great graphics
Pete Finch
I’m currently sat on a beach in Greece listening to this on repeat with tears in my eyes. It is so haunting and so ethereal and one of the most stunning soundtracks to date that matches a game of equal measure. Breathtaking!!
Elvishladdy
So wonderful and refreshing to find a soundtrack that just resonates within my soul. Beautiful!
Mike Honcho
I took a dump to this song and had one of the best movements of my life.
Matt Newland
This song alone is one of the most stunningly beautiful things I've ever listened to. And that's not even taking the rest of the soundtrack into consideration
Diego Posadas
This is beautiful, is a masterpiece
Nrkho
Just kinda writing down what i imagine while listening to this masterpiece. As the name Nascence means "to be born" i sort of imagine the beginning as being the tranquil time before existing. With slight glimpses of life starting at 0:26, as those slight glimpses come to an end, at 1:04 "you are born". The song of life plays strongly as you are living, slowly coming to a close as you approach the "end".
Pete Finch
The most stunning, haunting piece of music. Absolute masterpiece. Brings me to tears everytime I play the game which is also stunning.
Yarin Amar
can some make a 10 hour version of this please.
Yarin Amar
*someone
W4Rnerv
Thank you for the music that helped mold Journey into the wonderfully unique experience that it is. The entire soundtrack is truly a work of art!
Samwise Gamgee
Good God, the emotions this one pulls in, from the first note played. 💜 What a gorgeous piece!
JustEComedy
How could I forget that! It has a truly amazing soundtrack too!
Alex Miller
Been my Theme on PS4 for so long now. Love it so much. So peaceful
lachiej29
So beautiful :") One of the best game soundtracks i have ever heard.
GreshamS
I was on the brink of tears the whole entire time I played this game! 😭
Runovaris
This game helped me through my depression, and the soundtrack keeps my spirits high every day. Thank you.
Sizzer1337 I Music
Still here. Third of December. 2019. This game changed something. More did this music. Hunting me. And less will understand but things like this keep me breathing all day.
Bob
Man, this is old. I wonder if anyone still listens to this nostalgia trip.
Gₒ Cᵣₐ𝓏ᵧ
Same it’s amazing
Bob
@Aram Hayrapetyan Ayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
Aram Hayrapetyan
And that someone is me.
pingu1098
Amazing soundtrack for an incredible journey. What a beautiful and charming melody.
herpty dumpty
This is one of the few game soundtracks I will buy, for sure. I love this game so much.
antonio ronderos
Belleza, pasión, amor, miedo, aventura, tristeza, alegría....etc. El juego y la música lo complementaron de tal manera que no queda más que amar JOURNEY.
YakitoriQueen
holy shiiiiit. damn that's so beautiful.
Tal96
Beautiful stuff. One of my favourite soundtracks of 2012 so far
Cameron Heckley
This is my absolute favourite in the game.... i love it so much!!!!! <3
Brandon Hardy
One of the most gorgeous Cello sounds I've ever heard at the beginning. Simply a beautiful piece all around.
RiderOfFish
This was by far the most satisfying games I played this year. Thank you Mr Wintory for making it especially special through the beautiful music. Much appreciated
Jupiter
This song gives me goosebumps. Incredible. The best game I have ever played. Breath taking soundtrack. Austin Wintory - we love you
Hope the Princess
I just played the demo for this beautiful game, and I'm so, so excited to purchase it. It's a feelings game, just like Flower. It is an artistic masterpiece... very emotional. I feel a sense of wonder and peace when I listen to it, and it didn't disappoint me at all when I tried out the demo. I love this work of art. I can't wait to play the whole thing. <3
Andrew Vang
My friend Sara Andon played flute for this video game. It's so amazing to hear her play in such an awesome soundtrack. =)
Natalie Cunningham
I just heard your interview on CBC's Q - congrats on your nomination and thanks for creating such a moving and beautiful soundtrack.
ilichuu
that game is really relaxing to watch and to hear. <3 I want to play it!:))
MrKredos
This song is so perfect it makes me cry ;)
TheOldschoolflip
I just downloaded this game today, looking forward to playing it 😊
CP6L1
YES finally. thank you for posting. seriously one of the best scores ever
Snapplebonbon
Such amazing music for a wonderful game. The music really helped tell the story and my god if I wasn't tearing up at the end T____T
The snow...the snow D:
ProyectXylem
You gave us the most perfect soundtrack we could ever imagine for Journey, Austin. Don't be sad for losing a prize, be happy for creating something unique, something that will be remembered, something we can show to our children in the future. Thank you for gave us the perfect music for our Journey...
Adrián Herrera
amazing soundtrack, environment and graphics, the best indie game that I have ever played :D
Helointhian
I just love this song. It makes the huge desert feel so epic and expansive as you travel through it.
Shark Fact Storage
You know, sometimes, when I boot up the PS3 and linger on the verge of starting a new journey, I just sit in the menu and let this play.
And my mind wanders to places far-off and magical.
I am a fond supporter of many kinds of music, from classical to even some properly composed rap tracks. But rarely have I found a piece that is as soothing and harmonious as this.
Shaha Khan
Love this music! Especially when I'm doing my homework or something.
Louis Peverelly
Joueur du Grenier :3
La Famille
The game for this music is unreal. When I saw the trailer for Journey, I just wanted to play the game. Then I found out that Austin Wintory is the composer. Now all I want to do is go to one of his orchestras that is playing the song.
Avellar3000
This song, I will always remember the emotion behind it and the game. Journey is like no other game. Even if you play though it 20+ times it's still amazing.
Vitumezaki
Best score ever!!! It inspires you...
Carl-Edwin Michel
BEAUTIFUL! Go get that Grammy Austin :)
Hope the Princess
Ahaha, I just read your posts, and gotta say, I admire your strength. Good work. I'm proud of you. Journey on my friend. :) <3
rorthan16
this game and its fantastic soundtrack and visuals just blew my mind awesome job to the creator especially Austin Wintory best soundtrack ever!
Jake Schoer
I get goosebumps as soon as i hear that first note, every time.
Slug
Recently completed my 5th Journey, my companion drew me a heart in the snow at the very end, right before heading off into the light together.
Emel KISAÇ
I've no idea about the game but this score is just beautiful. I never get bored of listening to it.
KH3HR
I listen to this while reading A Game of Thrones. The soundtrack fits amazingly for fantasy novels
Odna Guercio
yes its an Art of Masterpiece <3
TranceEternality
This song is great for meditation. Wish it longer though.
TMS
most beautiful song ever, makes me cry even when i'm not playing the game
Leonardo Caelum
this soundtrack reminds me a lot in the soundtrack of the game Everybody's Gone to the Rapture it had amazing soundtracks , also it was a masterpiece game
Azodus
The game resembles our lives, struggles and great times as well
Freshie_Ty
I'm amazed at a video game could have a track this beautiful
Alan Ackbar
Truly something else. My favourite video game soundtrack ever
Scotty Anderson
Fantastic talk at Animex by the way, very inspiring :)
Samuel
This song is just amazing, came here because the whole soundtrack was removed from Spotify which really bums me out
EternalExodus
I remember reading a review of journey where someone called it a "non-denominational religious experience." at first I was skeptical, even after playing the game, but upon playing it once more and reflecting on the experience, I feel that I have contacted something otherworldly and truly transcendent through journey. it's absolutely incredible how attached one can become to someone when the other is stripped of sex, gender, religion, race, bigotry, and everything else... rawls would be proud. :)
Errol246
Most profound mutliplayer experience in my life
MDG397
Just started playing this game today, I can't believe it took me this long.
Ale Peralta Kulik
Juraba que iban a ganar, impresionante el trabajo que hicieron, saludos!
Darkendblue
congratulations Austin Wintory, Thatgamecompany ! It's an wonderful ost and a wonderful game ! i want a continuation for your games !
HandMadeSpider
I want this to be the soundtrack of my life
Fuzzy Barbarian
I just finished this game again. Ah, still magical.
Snickercole
Simply the most inspiring thing in exsistance. I was almost brought to tears from the emotion. Such a beautiful game and fitting with perfect music is just enough to make me cry. Thank you.
W4Rnerv
The most beautiful one minute and forty seven seconds I've ever heard...
TheAerospacer
Beautiful music. I don't know what else to say.
ZarkiFly
The first time I heard this was from the trailer, and I almost cried.
From then on, I knew I had to play this game. One of the best and most unique experiences I've ever had.
I go around listening to the soundtrack, too, standing on top of hills with Nascence playing. Lol.
VelvetSage
Прекрасно... Я прослезился...
Alpha Kenny
Wonderful game this really is, very....silent, and unique. I just love the way the online play is, you meet complete strangers and together go on an epic journey, in the vast...beautiful world that Journey gives us, the simmering, sparkling sand, the huge mountain that overlooks the world.
The Game Guru
Was watching the latest episode of Play, Watch, Listen and had to come listen to this after Austin mentioned how it came to be.
Racing Video Games
Same :)
MPrime17
When Playstation makes an exclusive, you know that you're in for a treat - especially for a game like Journey.
Official510
I just bought my first headset and accidentally hovered over the Journey game download...never have I experienced such a wave of goosebumps!!
Austin Wintory
My friends, you probably saw that last night I lost the Grammy to Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross for THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO. The overflow of support I saw here, on Twitter, on facebook, over email and everywhere else was overwhelmingly touching to me. I can't thank you enough. Please don't forget that I never sought to win a Grammy. My goal was to try and make music that remotely did justice to thatgamecompany's masterpiece. I could never thank them, or you, enough for this adventure.
glorymanheretosleep
Do you charge a lot of money to make soundtracks? What if you are making an independent video game with a story line, what would you charge?
Dihydrogen Monoxide
Grammy is just an award. You've touched countless souls with your music.
BattleGuy03
@MARCOM noivent 👍👍👍
MARCOM noivent
Good job, your music is pure art, thank you.
BattleGuy03
use apotheosis
Kropotkins Beard
Who said video games aren't art? Haha, what a stunning piece of music.
What Doth Life!?
@VHASCOMETO Roger Ebert was anti-game and Ecco/ICO/Journey are three (amongst dozens and merely scratching the surface) games that prove him very wrong.
Stitches 76
@VHASCOMETO i know someone who did, the guy who made YIIK said 'games weren't art' after his game was heavily criticized. Take that however you want
aSauce
Absolutely exquisite sir