Level 235: Doyle Donehoo (Aliens: Dark Descent)

Composer Doyle Donehoo wrote a fantastic score for the newest game in the Alien franchise, called Aliens: Dark Descent. His music shares several hallmarks but is uniquely his music, and his fandom for this franchise runs so deep it comes off as a gorgeous, if not appropriately creepy, love letter. Doyle saw the first film, Alien, in the theater in 1979. I've told many friends about the story of his experience that night - hilarious. And much later in our conversation, we chat about how he was one of the first in the world (yup) to see Star Wars, an equally engaging tale. If you've played Warhammer, you've likely heard Doyle's music. This score is just as epic yet in the most delicate way possible - the dynamic range alone can put you in that terrifying universe. You can support Level with Emily on Patreon. Join us on Discord for free. Find this conversation on YouTube and Twitter. Patrons have access to exclusive merch, Discord events and special guest playlists.

PLAYLIST by Doyle Donehoo for Aliens: Dark Descent unless noted otherwise

00:00 Aliens: Dark Descent Main Theme 07:18 They Keep Coming 08:26 Main Theme 13:00 That’s Just Creepy 16:52 Desperate Escape 26:20 Running Battle 28:31 Industrial Disaster Aftermath 31:37 Alien First Encounter 35:37 The Queen Must Die 40:08 Check Those Corners 50:25 Revelations in the Dark 54:48 Desperate Escape 1:05:48 Running Battle 1:06:20 Other Sprouts by Sam Keenan