:: Jose Gonzalez contributes original track to ‘Red Dead Redemption’

By: Carmine Pascuzzi

Internationally renowned artist José González has contributed an original track ‘Far Away’ to Rockstar Games’ latest smash Red Dead Redemption. ‘Far Away’ is perfectly suited to Red Dead Redemption, set in early 1900’s America, at the end of the cowboy era. The track is first heard when John Marston reaches Mexico, riding horseback along a dusty trail between cascading red cliffs and the San Luis River; definitely one of Red Dead Redemption’s most visually and sonically memorable moments.

You can watch the Swedish star perform the track live from Rockstar Games’ New York rooftop here

Additionally, you can check out the terrific ‘Behind The Scenes’ documentary of the recording and creation of the Red Dead Redemption Soundtrack featuring Bill Elm and Woody Jackson here

Courtesy of Secret Service there is a chance for readers to win one of two Red Dead Redemption prize packs consisting of a Barking Irons ‘Red Dead Redemption’ flannel shirt, an ‘Outlaws to the End’ tee and stickers, valued at over $90.

To enter, just share the Youtube link with a friend or post the video on your social networking site or blog, then head over here to submit your details.

Entries close 5.00pm Friday September 10.

Developed by Rockstar Games, creators of Grand Theft Auto, Red Dead Redemption is a dark and epic story set against the dying years of the American West, as former outlaw John Marston is sent back across the frontier to track down the members of his former gang in a world where survival is a constant struggle.

The Red Dead Redemption soundtrack, featuring José González’s ‘Far Away’, is available now at iTunes.

Red Dead Redemption is out now, available for Playstation3 and Xbox 360.