[Overworld Aether [Phoenotopia 2 WIP]]

Hello vgm aficionados! I have a request.

 

This is a work-in-progress for a friend's game. But for some reason I have this nagging feeling that I'm unconsciously ripping off the violin melody from some other well-known videogame soundtrack. Probably a JRPG soundtrack. I know most music has its influences, but I feel like it's ... too similar. If you have the time, could you take a listen and see if you recognize the melody?

 

Specifically, the solo violin melody at 0:29-0:46. And to a smaller extent, the chord progression at that time.

 

Thanks!

 

https://soundcloud.com/sillythewilly/overworld-aether-rough-draft-04

[Phoenotopia OST (orchestral/rock)]

Thanks Garoad! It's out now:

http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/644696

[Phoenotopia OST (orchestral/rock)]

Thanks! My friend made the game, he's mostly done and is in the process of getting it released. Hopefully won't take too long.

According to his description:

Phoenotopia is a 2D action rpg platformer that is heavily inspired by the Zelda game formula. You will interact with townspeople and collect upgrades and tools to thwart enemies and solve puzzles. New areas open up as the player progresses the story or finishes exploring a territory.

[Phoenotopia OST (orchestral/rock)]

Hey guys, this is the soundtrack for an upcoming game called Phoenotopia.

I uploaded this recently and figured OC Remix might enjoy it. So cheers!

http://sillythewilly.bandcamp.com/album/phoenotopia-ost

Created by:

sillythewilly (me)

Raoul Hamilton (http://www.raoulhamilton.com/)

[texture?]

Naw, you probably just clicked the link and forgot about the 'OR2' at the end : ]

My edit coming later ...

-edit- : Agree with Harmony; you have this guitar-driven rocking song, but it's mainly guitar work. The judges probably thought it could sound nicer with other elements blended in... I dunno, anything really, from other lead instruments to background pads. Maybe think about adding contrast between different sections. Other stuff. Sounds good so far, though >: ]

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Overcoat: Tascam didn't fix it, but you can use Microsoft's Application Compatibility Toolkit to get around that installer problem.

I followed this post's instructions and it worked out.

http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=1674492&mpage=1&key=%EF%BF%BD

About getting sound out of it .. sorry, I haven't played around with it much. Maybe it has something to do with setting directory locations?

[REAPER 3 is out!]

Was stoked to see v3 ... finally, muahaha! >: ]

Seems like a good time to buy the license

[Don't let the Giga Continuous Velocity Piano get away]

Hey DJ SymBiotiX, I had the same problem as well. I got it working with the Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit after googling around for answers.

I think this guy here has the answer you want.

http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.asp?m=1674492&mpage=1&key=�

[New Dream Theater Album Out June 23]

Apparently DT's new album will have gothic elements?

I'll be interested in seeing what they come up with. I used to be a big fanboy, I used to really be into prog metal, but I just keep transitioning from one thing to another. Musical journey, ya know : | Another big thumbs up for Pain of Salvation, mentioned by Luke earlier.

[Reaper - Worth switching to?]

I like using a combo of REAPER and Reason, via ReWire. Well ..... not that I've done much, yet. And I don't really have experience with other DAWs, so I can't say anything, except that Reaper is great w/ audio, decent w/ MIDI (good enough for me), and the community is very helpful and active.

[I Found Some Pretty good quality freeware VST's]

I guess I missed the Spanish guitar, but I saw an erhu vsti instead : o

Thanks! Boy, I download so many plugins, but I don't know what half of them do D:

[CMC - Conceptual Music Competition 26: Dark Tavern]

Ah, I wasn't trying to sound mean D:

Thanks for the comment

Anyways, sounds good to me. I mean, it's better to develop your own style, right? Whatever sounds good to you ... boy, that sounds like relativism D:

[CMC - Conceptual Music Competition 26: Dark Tavern]

oo, is that so? Then you better come up with something super awesome, Hoboka : D

[CMC - Conceptual Music Competition 25: Sacrifice]

Mmm? Bling bling!? : o

Thanks though, everyone, for the comments. I was pretty surprised.. it was really cool to see what everyone else came up with. And I mean it : D

And now ... to think of a cool theme ... oh dang

[I need various musicians for an album project - Guitar/bass/drums/band instruments]

This sounds interesting : |

I might be able to do some violin work. However, I'm still learning this and that, and waiting to get a decent audio interface, so I don't even know how I'll sound. So .. I guess I can be a last-ditch backup violinist

[CMC - Conceptual Music Competition 23: Aqueous Nocturne]

I'd like to ask for clarification ..... does the deadline of submitting by Saturday midnight mean Fri/Sat midnight, or Sat/Sun midnight ?

Thanks

This is an interesting theme, by the way : |