Lakeshore Records has announced the original soundtrack to the PSP third person action game Dead Head Fred, developed by Vicious Cycle Software, is now available at the Apple iTunes music store.

The Dead Head Fred Original Soundtrack includes nearly 40 minutes of music encapsulating the "unique, often sublime" atmosphere of the game’s ‘twisted noir’ setting. Written and produced by veteran video game composers Rod Abernethy and Jason Graves, Lakeshore says the game’s score blends cinematic orchestrations with a dark panorama of jazz, southwestern guitar, ambient, rock fusion and other seemingly disparate music styles into a cohesive and alluring listening experience.

“When we went to Rednote Audio we already knew a lot about Dead Head Fred and Hope Falls but we didn’t know what Fred’s world sounded like,” said Adam Cogan, Game Designer, Vicious Cycle Software, Inc. “Luckily, Rod Abernethy and Jason Graves at Rednote Audio did. They far exceeded our expectations and managed to create scores that are every bit as original and distinctive as Fred is.”

Created specifically for the PlayStation Portable, Dead Head Fred draws players into an original 1940s inspired alternative universe where players experience an twist on action gameplay as cranium-impaired hero Fred Neuman, collecting, upgrading and strategically switching his head with the heads of enemies to battle through a story of revenge and redemption.

Mark Reis, Senior Sound Designer at Vicious Cycle Software, Inc., added: “Working with Rod and Jason is always a joy and their contribution to Dead Head Fred added flavour and depth that complemented the sound design and voice acting. The edgy soundtrack is a perfect accompaniment to the twisted noir world of Dead Head Fred.”

For more information on Dead Head Fred, visit the official game website at deadheadfred.net.