Music
Curated Beats
To coincide with the promotion of TR4-6 Remastered, the Crystal Dynamics team came up with a selection of songs that Lara herself or Kurtis might just listen to.
Lara's Curated Beats
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Description from the official Tomb Raider website: To celebrate the upcoming release of Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered, we've created a music playlist inspired by the Angel of Darkness-era Lara Croft. Lara's musical preferences were detailed in her official Core Design biography:
“Brought up to appreciate classical music but having been a guest on U2's Popmart tour, has since become a fan of their music. Introduced to the sounds of Nine Inch Nails by her Auntie and considers this 'good easy listening'. Finds trance music, in general, good training.” "Using classic era Lara's biography, as well as the Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life (2003) films as inspiration, this music playlist focuses on showcasing music from that time period up to and including 2003, with one exception - see if you can spot this Easter egg! The tracks were selected not only to reflect what might be found in Lara's own playlist but also to highlight the musical influences of the era, spanning genres from Big Beat to Trance whilst also featuring iconic British bands. |
Kurtis' Curated Beats
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Description from the official Tomb Raider website: To celebrate the upcoming release of Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered, we’ve put together a music playlist inspired by Kurtis Trent. Kurtis’ musical tastes were outlined in his Core Design developer Fact File, authored by Murti Schofield. According to the file, his preferences include Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nirvana, Mozart, and Sun Ra. Interestingly, one of Kurtis' early character models featured a shirt with the Motörhead logo - another strong clue about the kind of music he enjoys.
With such a rich [character] history, the playlist aims to capture the duality of Kurtis Trent's upbringing and character. It highlights the contrast between his tough, hardened persona - shaped by his time in the Foreign Legion - and his spiritual Lux Veritatis heritage. On one hand, Kurtis' biker side gravitates toward hard rock and heavy metal—the kind of renegade, youth-rebellion tracks that perfectly accompany riding an 800cc motorbike and taking down bad guys like the members of the Cabal. On the other hand, his spiritual Lux Veritatis side leans toward more experimental, ethereal sounds. His fashion and overall look are influenced by a mix of older gothic rock and grunge aesthetics. |
Sources:
Curated Beats for Lara Croft ~ https://www.tombraider.com/news/video-games/lara-crofts-curated-beats-for-raiding-tombs
Curated Beats for Lara Croft (Spotify) ~ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1SRfiTIX4RV0fSTS9bT43E?si=37f26b247a764c5a
Curated Beats for Kurtis Trent ~ https://www.tombraider.com/news/video-games/kurtis-trents-curated-beats-for-demon-hunting
Curated Beats for Kurtis Trent (Spotify) ~ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0NANoJPpkdtuhHgd7HMSr0?si=baf25fe0c42947c5
Curated Beats for Lara Croft ~ https://www.tombraider.com/news/video-games/lara-crofts-curated-beats-for-raiding-tombs
Curated Beats for Lara Croft (Spotify) ~ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1SRfiTIX4RV0fSTS9bT43E?si=37f26b247a764c5a
Curated Beats for Kurtis Trent ~ https://www.tombraider.com/news/video-games/kurtis-trents-curated-beats-for-demon-hunting
Curated Beats for Kurtis Trent (Spotify) ~ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0NANoJPpkdtuhHgd7HMSr0?si=baf25fe0c42947c5