Dj Mokram & DusK (Dustin Branscum) - Adapt Evolve Survive
Sources: Deus Ex: Human Revolution: "Return to Hengsha," "And Away We Go," "Detroit City Ambient," "Opening Credits," "Everybody Lies," "Icarus" / Deus Ex: "UNATCO," "Main Title"
Original Composers: Michael McCann, Michiel van den Bos, Alexander Brandon
Artist's Note
Dj Mokram: "Adapt Evolve Survive" is my tribute to Deus Ex: Human Revolution from a long-time Deus Ex fan, arranging several songs from the captivating soundtrack composed by Michael McCann. With memorable in-game locations, characters and events in mind, I've set to reinterpret several tunes and combine them in an effort to depict my vision of the world of DX:HR.
Following in the footsteps of Michael McCann, I've mixed elements of electronic and acoustic music, with orchestral and ethnic flavors, as well as some ethereal vocals, in an effort to depict the conflict between man and machine. This is my interpretation of Adam Jensen's struggle, who constantly threads a fine line between clinging to what's left of his humanity and succumbing to the power that his enhancements provide. It was a real challenge to create this arrangement in such a short timeframe, but I've pushed myself to the best of my ability as a (deaf) musician and had a blast doing so.
The following songs were referenced: "Return to Hengsha," "And Away We Go," "Detroit City Ambient," "Opening Credits," "Everybody Lies" and "Icarus." Discerning listeners may also notice motifs from the "UNATCO" and "Main Title" themes from the original Deus Ex sneaking in stealthily like Adam. Hope you'll enjoy this audio tribute to one of the best game of 2011, if not of all time. Mad props to Eidos-Montréal for bringing back Deus Ex to its former glory, and then some. :)
Arrangement created in Sonar and mixed with Sound Forge.
Thanks to Dustin "DusK" Branscum for jumping in at the last minute to help me replace VST guitars with live ones.
