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Olivier Deriviere is a multi-awarded and BAFTA nominee French composer celebrated for his cutting-edge approach to music design and interactive music in the video game industry. His compositions, which merge orchestral, electronic, and game-specific elements, craft dynamic and immersive soundscapes. From the scores of A Plague Tale: Innocence and Requiem to the tracks of Streets of Rage 4, Olivier’s music has become an essential component of the gaming experience. To elevate his music to new heights, Olivier collaborates with world-class, multi awarded and Grammy winning performers.
A core component of Olivier’s work is his ability to create interactive music systems that adapt and evolve in real-time based on player actions. This groundbreaking approach has elevated the role of music in video games, fostering more dynamic and engaging gameplay experiences. Olivier’s sophisticated music designs have not only amplified the emotional impact of these games but have also set new industry standards.
I believe I’m doing my part the best I can to be “offensive”. I don’t know if there is a demand from the audience but there is at certain developers, at least the ones I work with. Very grateful to each of them.
Ethan Hawke: "When we prioritize money at all costs, what we get is generic material that appeals to the most amount of people and we’re told it’s the best. If you love offensive art and you want it, demand it."
https://variety.com/2025/film/festivals/ethan-hawke-when-we-prioritize-money-we-get-generic-art-1236311507/
Video games music can be very “cliché” in pushing the right buttons for any tropes that would resonate with people.
But video games are also the last bastion of creative freedom. If you want to create something unique, you can. For somebody like me, it’s priceless.
Reading & watching previews for #SouthOfmidnight mentioning HOW the music makes a huge impact on the players is so rewarding.
I will share some mentions later and I can't praise @CompulsionGames enough to have embraced music design like they did. A win for all the gamers!
Yesterday was a very exciting day for us here at Compulsion, as our global previews went live with press and creators sharing first their impressions of South of Midnight!
Here's a brief round-up of just a small portion of the coverage 🧵:
• IGN (@IGN) | South of Midnight:…
RIP my dear friend and mentor John Kurlander. The man behind my scores from Remember Me, Supernova, 11-11, Dying Light 2, and the upcoming South Of Midnight (pictures below) You will be very much missed but always in my heart.
This OST was one of my biggest challenges. #StreetsOfRage4 is one hell of a game and I’m relieved most players liked my work. Grateful to @Dotemu for giving me the chance.
Was talking about the GOAT (game and soundtrack) last night at our BAFTA games social, so only seems right to give it a spin tonight 🎮🎶👊
