Walt Collins
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game music theme - Nyani1 (updated 4/8)
https://soundcloud.com/arcanor/nyani1 I've created this soundtrack for use as background music for a private role-playing game development project. Specifically, this theme is intended for use in a lush forested area containing mystical elf-like creatures. As always I really appreciate all comments (keeping in mind the intended use above), good and especially the ones that may not be so good. I am looking to improve! Thanks, Walt UPDATE: made a few changes and uploaded a new mix. Includes: 1. reduced female voices 2. changed out oboe for violins 3. added some drum hits in the relatively "empty" middle section
post edited by Waltenstein Studios - 2014/04/08 16:47:55
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Re: game music theme - Nyani1
2014/04/08 13:20:47
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Walt,
Understand where you are going with the track. It sets a good mood for your description above. Not knowing what the game is, or whether there are any suspenseful moments, makes it difficult to fully assess how the track will fit in the game. I think the only thing lacking in the piece is suspense, which may not be necessary. It definitely fits your description of "use in a lush forested area containing mystical elf-like creatures"
For better or worse, the trend for musical themes for backgrounds seems to be high-energy, suspenseful, sound effect laden, themes. If that is the case, you could always add in some NI Damage to your current track to add a bit more of that suspense mojo...... I like the piece as is though and think you have done a fine job with it.
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Re: game music theme - Nyani1
2014/04/08 14:14:58
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Sounds appropriate, private role-playing eh    are D&d or some other Sword and Sorcery ? I am bit loath to say any more as I have just updated my Internet PC to Win 7 64 bit and am having to use the on-board SoundMax sound card which is fundamental £%&P so offering meaningful anything is probably pointless. Thanks for sharing.
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Re: game music theme - Nyani1
2014/04/08 14:32:03
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This piece sounds dense and ethereal. Just what you want in a forest with elves. It would probably fit right in the next "Hobbit" movie. I like the sounds you've used and the mix. You're on to something!
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Re: game music theme - Nyani1
2014/04/08 15:08:10
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I like it. The "foresty" vibe is there, the lead instrument changes smoothly over time, and it sounds like a good mix from here.
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Re: game music theme - Nyani1
2014/04/08 15:22:41
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Hi walt , nice tune and instrumentation, would be nice, imho, if the solo instruments had a bit more space around them so they're not competing with the choir.
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Re: game music theme - Nyani1
2014/04/08 15:26:02
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markno999
Walt,
Understand where you are going with the track. It sets a good mood for your description above. Not knowing what the game is, or whether there are any suspenseful moments, makes it difficult to fully assess how the track will fit in the game. I think the only thing lacking in the piece is suspense, which may not be necessary. It definitely fits your description of "use in a lush forested area containing mystical elf-like creatures"
For better or worse, the trend for musical themes for backgrounds seems to be high-energy, suspenseful, sound effect laden, themes. If that is the case, you could always add in some NI Damage to your current track to add a bit more of that suspense mojo...... I like the piece as is though and think you have done a fine job with it.
Regards
Thanks Mark! Unfortunately I don't have Komplete Ultimate, so no Damage available. I just re-listened to the Damage demos and they are pretty awesome. Thanks for reminding me to upgrade at some point. Anyway, this track is the "main theme" that will trigger when the player enters the forest zone. If/when they encounter some sort of danger, a different theme would be triggered (which I've not yet developed). We're likely to be adding a new "danger/suspense" theme down the road for that purpose, but even without Damage in the arsenal, I have a few tricks up my sleeve to make some big dynamic sounds happen when we get to that point.
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Walt Collins
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Re: game music theme - Nyani1
2014/04/08 15:45:36
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Re: game music theme - Nyani1
2014/04/08 15:47:30
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Lynn
This piece sounds dense and ethereal. Just what you want in a forest with elves. It would probably fit right in the next "Hobbit" movie. I like the sounds you've used and the mix. You're on to something!
Thanks Lynn, you're always looking at the bigger picture. I'm not so sure Peter Jackson will be ringing my phone any time soon, but I appreciate the comparison. :)
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Walt Collins
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Re: game music theme - Nyani1
2014/04/08 15:48:32
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stevec
I like it. The "foresty" vibe is there, the lead instrument changes smoothly over time, and it sounds like a good mix from here.
Thanks for the listen Steve. :) Smooth is what we're going for on this one.
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Re: game music theme - Nyani1
2014/04/08 15:51:34
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Rikkie
Hi walt , nice tune and instrumentation, would be nice, imho, if the solo instruments had a bit more space around them so they're not competing with the choir.
Rik
Very valuable insight there Rik, thanks! I've been trying to put my finger on something clogging the mix and I think you've hit it on the head. When I drop the "female voices" down a few db it clears things up tremendously. Thanks, and glad to see you back hanging around here again. :)
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Re: game music theme - Nyani1
2014/04/08 16:10:48
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very nice Walt - perfect for the genre
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Re: game music theme - Nyani1
2014/04/08 16:47:57
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Re: game music theme - Nyani1
2014/04/08 16:50:55
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I just uploaded a new mix with a few changes (see 1st post in this thread for details).
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Re: game music theme - Nyani1
2014/04/08 19:50:57
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Nice rhythm elements, fits your theme really well. Your forest must have mist in it too, no?
Love the harp as well, really provides a nice backdrop for the viola/cello. Overall, well done Walt!
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Re: game music theme - Nyani1
2014/04/08 21:13:28
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Thanks Dan. Yep, there'll be mist, I'm sure. :)
I really like the harp too. It provides some rhythmic structure so I can give the drums a rest from time to time.
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Re: game music theme - Nyani1
2014/04/08 22:06:19
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Hey Walt, great to hear something new and exciting from you again. I agree, the theme fits very nicely for the forested and elf theme you were trying to capture. The instrumentation and voices all fit together nicely thus far and so I too, think you are on to something here and a great start to boot. I know you will continue to work on this, as you have done in the past with other pieces and it will come off just as you hear it in your minds eye. The mix is nice and clear through my HD headset and so I can't really add any comments that would counter what you have going so far. Just great stuff from a great guy!! Nice work!!
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Re: game music theme - Nyani1
2014/04/09 10:27:17
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Not being much of an RPG player, I can only say that the music is very well produced, and I wish you the very best in your endeavours.
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Re: game music theme - Nyani1
2014/04/11 21:07:20
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Once again nice work. I'm loving the rhythm and the open breeziness to this piece.
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Re: game music theme - Nyani1
2014/05/02 07:57:46
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I'm late to the party. Your work is always so professional. Did you consider not having any percussion until that 00:22 mark or so, letting the chorus build on its own? I just thought that might be interesting:)
In any case, this will fit perfectly with the game scene you describe. Another fine composition Walt.
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