Okuniev on new Driv3r Soundtrack featuring Iggy Pop
(Monday, June 14, 2004)
Atari, Inc.has reached an agreement with Epic Records and Nimrod Productions to create a dynamic and artistically unique soundtrack for DRIV3R, the third-installment in the best-selling Driver video game franchise. Titled DRIV3R - The Soundtrack, the stand-alone soundtrack is scheduled for U.S. release on June 21, day-in-date with the launch of the DRIV3R video game on the Xbox™ video game system from Microsoft and the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. "The DRIV3R soundtrack includes a compelling combination of new and established artists that forms a perfect complement to this fast-paced and exciting game," commented Steve Barnett, Executive Vice President, General Manager, Epic Records. "We see this as an important opportunity to build new audiences for our artists, and we look forward to working closely with Atari as we introduce this innovative soundtrack to the market place."
Plundering the depths and the edges of the music world, DRIV3R - The Soundtrack includes 14 cutting-edge tracks from acclaimed stars, such as a Iggy Pop, as well as up-and-coming acts in the U.S. and Europe, including Phantom Planet, Hope Of The States, Syntax, among others. The soundtrack will also feature a 12-minute "Making Of DRIV3R" documentary narrated by actor Michael Madsen
Following is the DRIV3R - THE SOUNDTRACK track listing:
Mellowdrone - C'mon and Try
Phantom Planet - Big Brat
Iggy And The Stooges - Gimme Danger
The Raveonettes - Bowels Of The Beast
SLO-MO - Boy from the City
Syntax - Destiny
Okuniev - Ripe For The Devil
Teddybears STHLM - Move Over
Narco - The 2nd Evolution/Stand Off
Narco - Evil Brother
Los Halos - Black Thread
Stateless - Exit
The BellRays - Zero PM
Hope Of The States - Static In The Cities
Okuniev "Ripe For The Devil"
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The edgy hypnotic 'Ripe For The Devil' creeps like ice that's come to life, a mesmerizing, gripping and totally immersive track from newcomer Okuniev. The duo from East London formed only six months ago combines a visual artist and musician to make music that reaches deep into your psyche and messes with your soul. 'Ripe For The Devil' has been plucked fresh from the heart of Okuniev's debut album, set for release in the summer of 2004. 'Ripe For The Devil' features in the Istanbul scene.