Journey Composer Dedicates Grammy Win to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

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However, Wintory shifted focus to a topic he felt deserved more attention—the absence of Lorien Testard from the nominee list for Expedition 33.

“I would have been thrilled to see Lorien among the nominees, and even more so to see him take the stage to accept the award,” Wintory said. “In that spirit, I humbly dedicate this Grammy to him and the team at Sandfall. They have achieved something truly extraordinary that has resonated with millions of people globally.”

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Wintory described the Expedition 33 score as “masterful,” noting its ability to “navigate the emotional peaks and valleys of the narrative with incredible precision.” He praised the “depth and subtlety” of the music, pointing out that Sandfall designed the game to rely heavily on its auditory landscape—a level of integration he considers exceptionally rare.

Beyond its in-game utility, Wintory lauded the soundtrack as a “standout standalone record.” Its popularity outside the gaming sphere, including sold-out European concert tours and its prevalence in social media trends, led him to classify it as a “once-in-a-generation phenomenon.”

Wintory has been steadfast in his advocacy for Expedition 33, having voiced similar praises when the nominations were first unveiled in November. While fans have speculated intensely about the snub, especially after publisher Laced Audio ran a formal “For Your Consideration” campaign on social media, the specific reason for its exclusion remains a mystery.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 currently leads Elden Ring in Game of the Year victories across various media outlets and awards ceremonies, with its momentum showing no signs of slowing down.