Contributing to the Sound of Pandora in From the Ashes
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Contributing to the Sound of Pandora in From the Ashes
Working on From the Ashes was an incredibly rewarding experience, shaped by collaboration across multiple creative teams. Contributing music to the world of Avatar—with its depth, history, and emotional scope—was both a challenge and a privilege.
The collaboration with @avatarfrontiers, @_lightstorm.entertainment, and Disney created a strong creative foundation, grounded in world-building and storytelling. Working closely with the music and sound team at Ubisoft—especially @aaalexriviere and @simonlandryms—made the process both fluid and inspiring, with constant dialogue and trust throughout production. It was also a unique opportunity to work within the musical universe originally established by @simonfranglan. Learning the language he created for Pandora provided an essential framework, but just as importantly, there was an openness to exploration—an encouragement to push past established rules and find a new voice within that world. That balance between honoring an existing musical identity and expanding it creatively defined much of the experience. From the Ashes represents a continuation of Pandora’s musical journey, shaped by collaboration, shared curiosity, and a collective effort to move the sound of the world forward while staying true to its roots.
“It’s been a really fun and meaningful experience getting to play in a sandbox first created by a couple of my idols—James Cameron and James Horner—and now carried into new territory by Simon Franglen. His sound has expanded the world in such a clear and confident way that it truly feels like his musical universe now, and getting to contribute within that has been incredibly rewarding.”
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora — From the Ashes expands the world of Pandora with a new chapter that deepens the game’s narrative and emotional scope. Developed by Ubisoft in collaboration with Lightstorm Entertainment and Disney, the expansion builds on the foundation of the original game while introducing new storylines, challenges, and musical direction.
The original score for From the Ashes continues the musical legacy of the Avatar universe, contributing new thematic material and sonic textures shaped specifically for the expansion’s darker and more personal narrative arc. The music was written to support the evolving emotional landscape of the story, expanding the sound of Pandora while remaining grounded in its established musical language.
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora — From the Ashes is available now across supported platforms, inviting players to return to Pandora and experience the next phase of its story through immersive gameplay, world-building, and music.

Mad Olive Productions is a Los Angeles–based production studio for film, episodic, and interactive media.
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