To create a fresh soundtrack for the remake of Amerzone, Microids Studio Paris once again turned to Inon Zur, the internationally-renowned composer and author of the music for Syberia over the past two decades. “I worked with Benoît Sokal for many years, and I liked him a lot, both as a person and an artist,” Inon Zur told us. “For me, it’s always a blast to be involved in another one of his incredible works.”

This time, however, Inon is not composing alone; he has brought his son on board! “Ori graduated from the music department of Northwestern University two years ago, and he’s been composing ever since,” said Inon. “When Microids contacted me, I said to myself that it would be the perfect chance to work with Ori, and for him to show his talent.” Inon created Amerzone’s main theme and the journey theme, while Ori composed the rest of the music.

To find inspiration, the pair immersed themselves in Amerzone’s visual and narrative dimensions, giving free expression to their feelings. “Composers need to connect with their emotions when they watch a work and discover its story, then translate those emotions into music,” Inon explained to us. In the case of Amerzone, those emotions may be bitterness about a wonderful world that has fallen into ruins… as well as the hope of restoring its former glory.

During the creative process, Inon decided to give only technical advice to his son, avoiding any further interference in his work. “Music is a highly personal thing,” stated the composer. “So I chose to stand back and let Ori express his own style. I can tell you that he contributes something unique, and that I was very impressed.”