Internationally renowned artist José González has contributed a beautiful original track ‘Far Away’ to Rockstar Games’ latest smash Red Dead Redemption. You can watch González  perform the track live from Rockstar Games’ New York rooftop here:

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

‘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.  

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Secret Service are giving you the chance 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 to http://www.jotform.com/form/2273121820  to submit your details. Entries close 5pm Friday 10 September.

MORE ABOUT JOSE:

José González is a Swedish indie-folk singer, known for his lo-fi guitar picking and distinctive vocal delivery. José González scored a hit with his cover of The Knife’s ‘Heartbeats’, which also wound up in the famous Sony Bravia ‘Superball’ commercial. He has released two highly acclaimed albums, ‘Veneer’ and ‘In Our Nature’, the latter of which has been certified Gold in Australia.

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.