Ben MacDougall is a prolific composer for film, TV and video games, who most recently wrote the original fantasy score for the Sony PlayStation 5 launch title, GODFALL, as well as its acclaimed Fire & Darkness expansion.
His rich and diverse portfolio enjoys airtime on prime-time networks and has been featured on high-profile global TV events - as well as countless franchises, campaigns and AAA studio projects.
A graduate of the Royal College of Music in London, Ben is based in Los Angeles, California.
His rich and diverse portfolio enjoys airtime on prime-time networks and has been featured on high-profile global TV events - as well as countless franchises, campaigns and AAA studio projects.
A graduate of the Royal College of Music in London, Ben is based in Los Angeles, California.
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July 29th 2022: The Aperion Symphony | OUT NOW | Decca Records
The Aperion Symphony is out today on the Decca record label, across all major streaming platforms! LINK The Aperion Symphony is the third original soundtrack release for GODFALL, and represents a true musical distillation of the score to the game. Presented in traditional symphonic form, each movement of the symphony represents the journey through one of Aperion’s stunning realms (Earth, Water, Air and Fire). Each goes far beyond the conveyances of the term ‘soundtrack’, with long-form writing that enables the exploration of the score’s musical themes in their purest, fullest and unedited forms. From soaring, cinematic highs to intense, brooding lows, this cinematic, symphonic approach offers players & listeners alike the chance to experience the most epic, sweeping, and emotionally rewarding musical experience that GODFALL has offered to date. LINK |
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November 5th 2021: VOYAGER: Post Rock | OUT NOW
I'm really happy to share the release of an album of cinematic post rock I wrote with the inimitable, multiplatinum producer Matt Lange. While very different from my usual output, I was up for the challenge, and couldn't be happier with how the music turned out. Listen now wherever you get your music. Click here for links to Apple Music and Spotify. |
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September 17th 2021: GODFALL: SHROUDED AIR | Dolby Atmos Release
The single, "Shrouded Air" is out now on the Decca record label across all streaming platforms! Re-forged in Dolby Atmos, it's a whole new level of immersive, scary and awesome! Listen now wherever you get your music. Click here for links to Apple Music and Spotify. |
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We're discussing global collaboration as part of the Spitfire Audio Academy! Shout-out to my amazing co-panelists - Louise Blaine, Shruti Kumar, Fiona Cruickshank and Shabaka Hutchings - you're all amazing.
Come join us, and find out about all the other amazing things going on at the Academy HERE. |
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August 13th 2021: GODFALL: FIRE & DARKNESS Soundtrack | Decca Records
The soundtrack for GODFALL: Fire & Darkness is out on Decca Records. Huge thanks to everyone who made it possible. Check it out on your platform of choice HERE: |
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May 12th 2021: GODFALL - Best Music // GRAND WINNER
GODFALL scooped up the Grand Winner Title in the category of Best Music at the NYX Game Awards! It's super-exciting for the score to receive this recognition, especially given the caliber of all the other scores it was up against this year. The world of Aperion is an incredible, beautiful & terrifying place - and it was SO much fun to help bring it to life with music. For all the details, inc. all the categories and winners, visit https://nyxgameawards.com/winner.php |
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March 17th 2021: GODFALL - Best Original Soundtrack Release Nomination
The soundtrack for GODFALL has been nominated by the Game Audio Network Guild, in the category of Best Original Soundtrack Release! It's a huge honor for the score to be recognized, so thank you so much! For all the details, inc. all the categories, visit https://www.audiogang.org/awards/ |
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NOVEMBER 13th 2020: GODFALL Official Soundtrack Launch | Sony Music
I’m thrilled that the musical experience of Godfall is now available to listen to HERE on all major music platforms. Huge thanks to Sony Music for believing in and releasing the album! Whether it’s the sweeping cinematic moments, the heart-pounding combat sequences, or the music denoting the incredible world of Aperion that draws you in, writing this score was an amazing journey. |
JUNE 2019: BRITAIN'S BUSIEST AIRPORT: HEATHROW
I'm so proud to have written original music for the new season of Britain's Busiest Airport: Heathrow. Now airing on ITV, Wednesdays at 8pm. Catch up on all the latest episodes on the ITV Player HERE.
I'm so proud to have written original music for the new season of Britain's Busiest Airport: Heathrow. Now airing on ITV, Wednesdays at 8pm. Catch up on all the latest episodes on the ITV Player HERE.
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PIXELS FROM YESTERDAY
Pixels From Yesterday is now available on Apple Music & Spotify! I have always been fascinated - and somewhat mesmerized by the vastness and the scale of space. This piece is a bit of a love letter to that concept, and how that when we look up at the stars, due to the huge distances that light has to travel to reach us, we are actually looking back in time. Check it out on Apple Music and Spotify. |