The June issue of Game Informer features an article focusing on video game soundtracks, and makes mention of Mass Effect. “You can’t mistake the synth-filled sweeps of the Mass Effect soundtrack. Almost every track carries the game’s identity in its tone, somehow taking the campy sounds of old school sci-fi movies and making them new and relevant. [...]

CAEAA (Canadian Awards for the Electronic and Animated Arts) has announced the final nominees for the 2nd Annual Elan Awards. Mass Effect shares the list with other strong contenders up for Best Original Score. The award ceremony will take place on February 15th, and will be hosted by Seth McFarlane (Family Guy, American Dad).

Both GameSpot and GameSpy have dubbed Mass Effect’s musical score the Best Original Music of 2007! GameSpot writes, “Mass Effect‘s score walks a beautiful tightrope and is the perfect complement to the game’s story. The wonder of the galactic expanse is echoed in every note, yet it never loses sight of the intimate personal dramas at its core. [...]

Music from Mass Effect will debut at the Video Games Live show in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, at the Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, February 17th at 8 PM. Or, check out other venues and purchase tickets!

The widely-respected Music4Games has just published an interview with Mass Effect composers Jack Wall, Sam Hulick, Richard Jacques, and David Kates. The four composers discuss musical inspirations for the game, the collaboration process, and more.

Spike TV has announced that Mass Effect has been nominated for Best Original Score for its 2007 Video Game Awards! The game is also up for Game of the Year, Best RPG, Best Graphics, and Best Xbox 360 Game. The Spike TV Video Game Awards airs December 9th at 9PM ET/PT.

Sam has finished work on BioWare’s critically acclaimed Mass Effect, having contributed over 30 minutes of original music to the project, including nearly 10 minutes of cinematic scoring.