DeVo Member Scores The Sims 2 - Gone Gold News

EA today confirmed that award-winning composer, Mark Mothersbaugh, has been enlisted to pen the theme-music for the forthcoming PC title, The Sims2.

Recently honoured with the BMI music award for Outstanding Career Achievement, Mothersbaugh has been repeatedly recognised for his contributions to films, stage and TV music; and was a former member of the highly-influential rock group, DeVo, whose chart-topping hits included the 80â??s classic â??Whip It!â??.

Since leaving the band, Mothersbaugh has parlayed his avant-garde musical style into the world of entertainment, where he scored, composed or directed the music for such films as Envy (2004), Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (2004), Rugrats Go Wild (2003), Thirteen (2002), The Royal Tennenbaums (2001), Rushmore (1999) and Happy Gilmore (1996) among many other major works of film and TV.

"I'm very excited to have had the opportunity to work on one the most anticipated PC games of the year. The Sims 2 team is a very talented group of people and working with them on creating music to fit their innovative game was a true highlight for me," said Mothersbaugh. "Computer games are just another vehicle to express my creativity and allow my fans to enjoy my music."

"This is a breakthrough moment in the evolution of musical composition for games. If you want top quality production values, you need A-list talent," said Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive of Music and Audio at EA. "We hold our games to the same high standards that a major motion picture studio would claim for a blockbuster film. We are thrilled that Mark has lent his expertise to helping us deliver a dramatic, energetic and playful score that will compliment the unpredictable world of The Sims 2."

In addition the release confirmed that development on The Sims 2 has finished and that the title is scheduled for a PC release on September 17th; weâ??ll have more coverage soon.