I really like the story you've created for this submission, and I think the soundtrack perfectly conveys the narrative and tone! I really liked Common Enemy and the Depths, really nice grooves
If I were to give any feedback, maybe a little more polish on the mixing side; on Isolated the piano was overpowering the flute sound which was unfortunate, and sometimes tracks feel a smidge congested around the stereo center.
But otherwise, nice work! Great submission!
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Description
My imaginary game follows an individual who - amidst all the turmoil that exists in the real world - decides to escape to an imaginary realm that resides only within their head. Upon their arrival they are surprised to find their old forgotten imaginary friends from childhood waiting for them. In the protagonist's absence, their imaginary friends have built a whole civilization. As they show the protagonist around this civilization, they run into another familiar face. It was one of the protagonist's oldest childhood imaginary friends, although this friend, unlike the others, was not as excited to see the protagonist. In the many years since the protagonists disappearance from this world, this particular friend, and only this friend, slowly began to lose hope that the protagonist would return. This resulted in them slowly becoming an outcast, being forced to live in the depths beneath the civilization. The protagonists return finally gives them an opportunity to release countless years of pent up rage and isolation in a single moment. As the protagonist and the friend fight, many others are caught in the crossfire. After a long battle, the protagonist is victorious, though, the aftermath of their battle leaves little to celebrate. As the protagonist takes one final stroll through this civilization, they are saddened by the fact that this world has become no more peaceful than the reality in which they wished to escape.
1 - A Familiar Face: Theme for meeting an old friend
2 - There's a Lot to Show You: Theme for exploring the civilization
3 - Common Enemy: Theme for basic enemy battles
4 - Isolation: Theme for the outcast
5 - The Depths: Theme for exploring the depths beneath the civilization
6 - You Will Pay: Theme for battle against the outcast
7 - Leaving What Remains: Theme for returning to reality
Software used:
Cubase 15 Pro
Phase Plant
Native Instruments Noire
Addictive Drums 2
Groove Agent SE
Various instruments from VSL Studio Special Edition Vol. 1
TRITON/TRITON Extreme
Various Kilohearts and stock Cubase effects
Message from the artist
Thank you for taking the time to listen <3
Theme
Songs of a Forgotten World
How does it fit the theme?
The imaginary friends and the world they built in which the game takes place was long forgotten by the protagonist.
Link(s) of the submission on streaming services
https://soundcloud.com/tyler-kalynuk/sets/an-escape
https://youtu.be/DR_Hl-BzOPk
Number of tracks7
Genre
Orchestral
Electronic
Ambient
Soundtrack use permission
Yes (CC BY)
Any project
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