Today we have a very special interview where we were able to interview composer of the new Riders of Rohan soundtrack, Chance Thomas.
We discuss how he got involved with composing music for LOTRO, his process for writing a score for an expansion like Rohan, distribution of his first video game soundtrack and more!
Thank you to Chance Thomas for his time and sharing!
The Riders of Rohan soundtrack is available for purchase from the following retailers:
Find out more about Chance Thomas on his web site http://www.chancethomas.com/
October 19, 2012 at 11:42 am
Awesomesauce guys, what a great interview, and what a top bloke. I have to say, the Tom Bombadil theme, which I believ eis his, is my favourite piece of music, certainly in my top 5 songs of any kind, by anyone.
The music in Rohan is special, I hope he gets to do the rest of the game, because it really is inspiring. Some of the themes in Rohan really do stir the emotions.
October 19, 2012 at 1:03 pm
Have to say you two sounded kinda nervous during this interview. Can’t say I blame ya though, I’d be stuttering like anything.
Always great to hear Chance’s perspective on all things Tolkien.
October 19, 2012 at 1:05 pm
Well yeah. I was totally nervous that I’d sound like a doofus which I probably still did anyway but it was totally thrilling to get to talk to him!
October 19, 2012 at 1:58 pm
Awesome interview, thanks for setting this up guys. Chance sounds like a awesome composer/musician and gets it. The things he expresses about how he feels about music and the way it moves someone etc is great. Exactly how I feel about music and being a musician its awesome to hear someone feel and say the same. Especially these days when you can totally tell when someone mails in a performance wether it be a band, video game music,movie soundtrack etc. Its refreshing and awesome.
October 19, 2012 at 5:14 pm
Thanks a lot for this interview guys. I’ve been a big fan of Chance since Quest for Glory 5. Also made me wonder what the game would have been like if it had been run by Sierra.
October 19, 2012 at 6:22 pm
A truely awesome interview
October 20, 2012 at 1:31 am
I was so excited to see that you had posted an interview with Mr. Thomas! Downloading it now…
Sadly, still waiting for Amazon to get the soundtrack since I don’t like buying from itunes.
October 20, 2012 at 2:11 am
Wait, it’s on Amazon now???? How did I miss that?
October 20, 2012 at 8:39 am
lol