Devotchka’s operatic, kitchen-sink pop may seem like a strange soundtrack for a tactical third-person shooter. But for a band that took its name from A Clockwork Orange, it makes perfect sense, especially after a few viewings of the recently released trailer for Gears of Wars 2.
In fact, the incoming sequel to the popular Gears of War blockbuster, out Friday from Microsoft and Epic Games, was written and rendered to bands like Kronos Quartet and releases like the Requiem for a Dream soundtrack, according to game developers. So in the end, using Devotchka’s captivating single "How It Ends" for the sequel’s trailer was a no-brainer. Plus, Devotchka is no stranger to soundtracking. Its music has been used for films like Little Miss Sunshine, Everything is Illuminated, You Kill Me, Penelope and Fling!
But when I play shooters like Gears of War, I’m usually not listening to Devotchka. I’m usually listening to music that’s a bit more aggressive like Gravediggaz, or destabilizing like Sonic Youth. Got your own Gears of War soundtrack? Post a comment and let Listening Post in on the gory details.
