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over 2 years ago - /u/Psyonix_SoundGuy - Direct link

Hey Everyone,

I thought I'd jump in here to chat about this, since I was the original artist for almost all of the old songs on OST 1 and OST 2.

These were removed for a number of reasons, but boiling it down, largely at the time of ship, they were never intended to survive as long as the game has survived. Many of you have called out that it could be a "licensing issue' and that is mostly correct, however it is quite a bit more complicated than that.

There is a lot of legacy tied up on the behind the scenes of these songs and through the many changes that Rocket League and Psyonix have seen, it's been hard to keep them live.

However, we have kept a majority of favorite songs that are being referenced in the thread:

  • Seeing What's Next
  • Seeing What's Next (Kev Frey Remix)
  • Breathing Underwater (Ether Remix)
  • Firework
  • Solar Eclipses
  • Firework (Melad Remix)
  • Spell (Sando Remix)
  • Don't Stop the Party

These songs were moved out of the OST 1 & 2 playlists and into the Unreleased Tracks playlist about 3 months ago.

I don't see many (if any) references to songs that we didn't keep in the game, which is what I was hoping to achieve. To sunset the songs that were less desired and difficult to keep in the game, and keep the favorites alive.

I do appreciate a lot of the love for these old songs as they are mine and my friend's creations. It means a lot that you have cared about them over the 7 years they have been in game.

-Mike Ault

over 2 years ago - /u/Psyonix_SoundGuy - Direct link

Originally posted by Gek_Lhar

But will they remain as Anthems?

Correct! This was a new intended use introduced in 2020, they will be able to stay as Anthems, no problem.

over 2 years ago - /u/Psyonix_SoundGuy - Direct link

Originally posted by MuskratAtWork

Hey soundguy! Mike, love your work! Will we still be able to listen to these tracks on your spotify and on other sites? or are these going to disappear as well?

They will still be available on those sites, yes.