With Speed Racer now in theaters, spellbound moviegoers won't be content with only a big-screen viewing. They'll want to take that experience home, and not just in the form of a DVD release later this year, but also in a form that lets them step behind the wheel of their favorite vehicles. SPEED RACER: THE VIDEOGAME aims to do just that.
"The music does some interesting dynamic things when you engage in 'car-fu,' and time seems to slow down," said composer Winifred Phillips, whose previous credits include God of War, Shrek the Third, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. "When car-fu begins, the music also slows down in a surreal way that accentuates the 'bullet-time' feeling. Then, when time reverts to normal, the music ramps back up to normal speed again. It's a really cool effect."
GameZone recently spoke to Winifred Phillips to learn more about the world of Speed Racer and the necessity of writing a score that meets fan expectations.
