I love Nathan McCree, he's such a charming and down-to-earth bloke. God, the more I find out about Core's Anniversary Edition, the more amazing and perfect it sounds like it would have been... :(
He was really fun to talk to, had a lot of knowledge to share and tales to tell, which was really nice =) Also was very patient considering the technical issues we had during our call
I recorded "Venice Violins" from TRII off to a Fisher Price-esque cassette player with that built-in excuse of a microphone when I was 7 years and was happy to have it. Later I just popped the game CD into my CD player and there was it sitting as track XX in all it's glory!
Thank you for this interview, Nathan Mc Cree is a great artist. With his music for Tomb Raider he has brought unforgettable joy to millions of people all over the world, I miss this quality today! This man is so creative, thank you very much for all these informations and regards from Germany.......:)
Got to meet this guy twice. Once at the world premiere reception at Hatfield House, and another time at a concert in London. Absolutely incredible man, and one of the main inspirations for me to compose my own music.
Nathan's soundtrack is as important to the series as any other aspect. He is quite matter of fact about his work it in interview but it is absolutely fantastic and I have never come across a soundtrack in a video game that comes close to summing up the sentiment of the game as much as his work on TR.
well said! I think that might be due to him being British, their artists do tend to have a hard time accepting compliments and are almost always “quite matter of fact about their work” despite having influenced litterally millions of people’s lives
What a terrific interview! I've been in love with Tomb Raider music since I played it as a teen back in the 90s and I've always wanted to know more about the creative process behind the score. You asked Nathan so many great questions and it seems like he truly loves talking about his work.
Great interview Steve! Iconic soundtrack for me... I discovered when I was a kid that when you popped the game into a DVD player it would give you all of the music and voice clips from the game.
Its really fascinating that it only took him 3 weeks to produce the music on tomb raider. And the way it turned out because Nathan McCree is what made the tomb raider atmosphere real.
Why? Nothing surprising if you see the insane schedules classic bands had to record, and sometimes write, legendary albums. Three weeks was the time it took Deep Purple to make Machine Head. Smoke on the Water was written ABOUT the studio they were going to record burning down and Highway Star was showing a reporter "this is how we write songs". Number of the Beast took 5 weeks to write AND record and it's 40 minutes, not 11. Black Sabbath's debut was recorded in 12 hours, tho they played songs live before. But title track for Paranoid was written in a few MINUTES by the band jamming... they needed a filler. Overall they recorded three full length albums over the period McCree got to work on Tomb Raider. Of course people cut corners. That's why NotB is so much worse mixed and uneven compared to Piece of Mind and that's why TR1 arrangements are so minimalistic.
Nathan is absolutely brilliant. His music has accompanied me for all of these years. Tomb Raider music has been the soundtrack of my life, the game, Lara and the music all together is the most perfect symphony ever!
I bought it on vinyl recently and I asked what the delivery time would be. Just realised it was Nathan that responded personally. I think it's a great album and my copy was great quality.
Man how do you get in contact with those people! 😊 so nice to see that you did that! The legend of the TR music! His music is and will always be the real TR. So much memories. That is why I will never throw away my ps1! 🙂
Watching this second time 🙂 I realy love that he is so down to earth. Realy nice guy and such an idol for me. He made my childhood with his music for Tomb Raider. When I listen to his music I just feel so good. I cannot describe the feeling I have but it's there. Thx again Steve for this video! Kind regards
Nathan McCree is like the Gustav Holst of the modern age! The nature of how he composed the music for the original Tomb Raider is like how Holst had to compose Saturn: Bringer of Old Age on a tight deadline, too! Great job! :D
Great interview, Nathan is the coolest of dudes, the tomb raider music means so much to me , it reminds me of happy times 😁 they really are masterpieces 👏🏻
Awesome video man. I hope this video is the kick that gives your channel light to be considered one of the ‘big channel. sorry It has taken me a while to see this. It’s an enjoyable interview and an amazing insight.
Nathan McRee are that composer who give his talent and heart in what he does. He s a true artist and i believe to see him in the Tomb Raider Anniversary Core edition from 2006 canceled because of western californian sunshine cry babies. I believe Embracer group gives the rights to Aspyr make that true with Nathan in the music composition and production
Fantastic interview dude! Very interesting and illuminating :)
Thank you mate! It was a really fun experience, nerve-wracking, but fun!
Nathan McCree... The amount of emotional impact he's had on the TR community...
I love Nathan McCree, he's such a charming and down-to-earth bloke.
God, the more I find out about Core's Anniversary Edition, the more amazing and perfect it sounds like it would have been... :(
He was really fun to talk to, had a lot of knowledge to share and tales to tell, which was really nice =)
Also was very patient considering the technical issues we had during our call
Love his winston voice i wish he voiced him in tr3 too
This is the man who helped bring that unique identity to original games, holy shit.... This was great, much appreciated!
I just got my Tomb Raider Suite CD two days ago. Tomb Raider music is easy one of the best music's in gaming.
I recorded "Venice Violins" from TRII off to a Fisher Price-esque cassette player with that built-in excuse of a microphone when I was 7 years and was happy to have it. Later I just popped the game CD into my CD player and there was it sitting as track XX in all it's glory!
His music is part of Tomb raider DNA
Thank you for this interview, Nathan Mc Cree is a great artist.
With his music for Tomb Raider he has brought unforgettable joy to millions of people all over the world,
I miss this quality today!
This man is so creative, thank you very much for all these informations and regards from Germany.......:)
Got to meet this guy twice. Once at the world premiere reception at Hatfield House, and another time at a concert in London. Absolutely incredible man, and one of the main inspirations for me to compose my own music.
Nathan's soundtrack is as important to the series as any other aspect. He is quite matter of fact about his work it in interview but it is absolutely fantastic and I have never come across a soundtrack in a video game that comes close to summing up the sentiment of the game as much as his work on TR.
So well said 👍
well said! I think that might be due to him being British, their artists do tend to have a hard time accepting compliments and are almost always “quite matter of fact about their work” despite having influenced litterally millions of people’s lives
What a terrific interview! I've been in love with Tomb Raider music since I played it as a teen back in the 90s and I've always wanted to know more about the creative process behind the score. You asked Nathan so many great questions and it seems like he truly loves talking about his work.
My god this is the man behind the venice violins, I'd definitely buy him a pint
Epic! Nathan's music is forever in our minds
A fantastic interview from one of the best composers of the 90's! 10/10.
Great interview Steve! Iconic soundtrack for me... I discovered when I was a kid that when you popped the game into a DVD player it would give you all of the music and voice clips from the game.
My Spanish teacher used to go out with one of the guys who did the sound effects and music
Its really fascinating that it only took him 3 weeks to produce the music on tomb raider.
And the way it turned out because Nathan McCree is what made the tomb raider atmosphere real.
Why? Nothing surprising if you see the insane schedules classic bands had to record, and sometimes write, legendary albums. Three weeks was the time it took Deep Purple to make Machine Head. Smoke on the Water was written ABOUT the studio they were going to record burning down and Highway Star was showing a reporter "this is how we write songs".
Number of the Beast took 5 weeks to write AND record and it's 40 minutes, not 11. Black Sabbath's debut was recorded in 12 hours, tho they played songs live before. But title track for Paranoid was written in a few MINUTES by the band jamming... they needed a filler. Overall they recorded three full length albums over the period McCree got to work on Tomb Raider.
Of course people cut corners. That's why NotB is so much worse mixed and uneven compared to Piece of Mind and that's why TR1 arrangements are so minimalistic.
Nathan is absolutely brilliant. His music has accompanied me for all of these years. Tomb Raider music has been the soundtrack of my life, the game, Lara and the music all together is the most perfect symphony ever!
Holy , you meet the guys of Tomb Raider, Love him works for nearly 25 years
Just found this channel. As a long time TR fan myself, these interviews are excellent. I could listen to Nathan talk all day about music ^_^
This was such a great interview. Thank you both so much 👏👏
The effort Steve puts in his vids proves that small channels can still deliver top content :) :)
Nathan is talented in his field I will say that. Love his music. I still often play the Tomb raider soundtrack in the classic games
I really enjoyed all of that. I've been watching your stuff the last couple days; that too, very much!
Quite amazing reviews, interviews, and work in general, indeed. Regards from Argentina
What a wonderful interview Steve! :O
There was tomb raider, the game, then Nathan came and he magnified this game.
I bought it on vinyl recently and I asked what the delivery time would be. Just realised it was Nathan that responded personally. I think it's a great album and my copy was great quality.
What else to say ...
One of the most iconic music for an iconic game ..
In 1996, 2 games changed the world.
Tomb Raider and Quake.
Man how do you get in contact with those people! 😊 so nice to see that you did that! The legend of the TR music! His music is and will always be the real TR. So much memories. That is why I will never throw away my ps1! 🙂
Great interview. Yeah to me, the music sets the tone for this game. I love this music.
I love 'Time to run'.
Watching this second time 🙂 I realy love that he is so down to earth. Realy nice guy and such an idol for me. He made my childhood with his music for Tomb Raider. When I listen to his music I just feel so good. I cannot describe the feeling I have but it's there. Thx again Steve for this video! Kind regards
Nathan McCree is like the Gustav Holst of the modern age! The nature of how he composed the music for the original Tomb Raider is like how Holst had to compose Saturn: Bringer of Old Age on a tight deadline, too! Great job! :D
Fantastic interview. Especially loved the chat about hidden things within the games. I suspect someone will see this and try find them all!
This deserves so many more views than it has! Brilliant interview
Nathan McCree
Young Michael Giacchino
Marty O'Donnell
Jeremy Soule
I had the great fortune to grow up listening to the best video game composers.
Also the Fat man & Kelly Bailey come to mind
Great work!! Thank you! Love this interview!
Legend interviews an even bigger legend! ✌️
And this is the video that finally got me to sub haha loving the videos Steve! Especially the more I dive into them
Great interview, Nathan is the coolest of dudes, the tomb raider music means so much to me , it reminds me of happy times 😁 they really are masterpieces 👏🏻
Awesome video man. I hope this video is the kick that gives your channel light to be considered one of the ‘big channel. sorry It has taken me a while to see this. It’s an enjoyable interview and an amazing insight.
What a LEGEND!
Great interview. I cant wait for his album to be released.
Thank you! You can listen to it now! Check the links on the description for more info 😊
@@SteveOfWarr Thanks just bought it on google play while I wait for the hard copy to ship.
Great to hear! Hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I did!
Beautiful music
fascinating interview
24:16 made my day
lembrando que ele trabalhou nos 3 tomb raiders, não só no 3
Without his music the games would've been so bland, without a soul. The music switched you from one scene and emotion to another but felt so natural.
I would kill to have the chance to interview such skill, maybe one day ill find toby gard to do something similar as a lara artist, (wishing)
Dumping him in TR4 was Core's worst mistake.
Nathan McRee are that composer who give his talent and heart in what he does.
He s a true artist and i believe to see him in the Tomb Raider Anniversary Core edition from 2006 canceled because of western californian sunshine cry babies.
I believe Embracer group gives the rights to Aspyr make that true with Nathan in the music composition and production
Skål!!!🍻🍻🍻🍻🚜🍻🍻🍻🍻
Dang interesting stuff
Steve can you be my spirit guide?
Lol sure why not 🤣