The soundtrack for Cuphead, composed by Kristofer Maddigan, is heavily inspired by the jazz, big band, and ragtime music of the 1930s. It was performed by a live orchestra and has been critically acclaimed for its authenticity and how perfectly it complements the game's vintage cartoon aesthetic. "Inkwell Isle One" is one of the main overworld themes from the game.
The piece features ragtime and big band influences characteristic of 1930s jazz, meticulously modernized for the game's retro aesthetic.
This energetic ragtime composition by Kristofer Maddigan serves as the main theme for the first island in the critically acclaimed game Cuphead, perfectly capturing the 1930s cartoon aesthetic through its lively piano and jazz ensemble arrangements.
