Control and Alan Wake 2 composer Petri Alanko discusses future projects and creative preferences

Petri Alanko, the renowned composer behind the soundtracks for Control and Alan Wake 2, recently shared insights into his creative process and future career aspirations. In an interview with TechRadar Gaming, Alanko expressed a strong desire to compose a sci-fi score, noting that his experience with synthesizers makes it a natural fit. He emphasized his preference for emotional psycho-thrillers, citing his Nordic background as a major influence on his dark, atmospheric musical style. Conversely, Alanko ruled out working on cozy or cartoon-like games, such as My Little Pony, stating they do not align with his artistic sensibilities. Beyond his game work, he is currently scoring the film Häyhä. Alanko also took a firm stance against the use of AI in game music, urging studios to value human craftsmanship and respect their audience by prioritizing authentic, hand-composed scores over automated alternatives.