Tomb Raider - Main Theme (Synth Raider Remix)

[mazk1985]

Hi, it's been a while since I've visited this site and coming back here gave me a rare peace of mind that comes from seeing something that has, thankfully, never changed. This site and the amazing remixes people have made helped me more than the authors may ever know. Thanks for all your sick tunes but a special mention to Unreal Tournament - Foregone Destruction. Man, that tune spoke directly to my soul but also to my love of popping heads in that awesome map!

A few weeks ago the main theme for the original Tomb Raider popped up in my head out of the blue and since I've been into synthwave lately I thought I'd have a bash at a remix. I always preferred this game over the later ones purely because of the puzzle like aspect to the movement and that theme music is just like when the sun hits that ridge just right.

I'm working on some better mastering at the moment and perhaps the arrangement or something needs work. Hope you like it!

Edit: Version 2 has some tweaks to the overall sound. Added some light EQ, sat, comp and a touch of reverb.

Edit: Version 3 has a more polished flow, new melody and some high hat stuff as well as a better overall mix though I think it still needs a tad more umphh.

 

Edited January 9, 2023 by mazk1985
Version 3

[pianopossession]

I really enjoyed this, thank you for sharing ?. I guess the synthsounds gives it even more nostalgia! (I also prefer the older games much more)

[mazk1985]

Thanks! So many good memories from PSX days ?

[mazk1985]

It's been a short while but I've revisited this project to give it some polish. I got some new headphones for Christmas so I had another go at fixing the mix and I think I've done an OK job this time. I also changed a bunch of other stuff like the bassline, hat loops and the main melody is now completely new albeit still keeping to that classic main Tomb Raider theme as much as I could. I hope you enjoy and let me know what you think. Cheers.

 

Edited January 9, 2023 by mazk1985
Grammer

[doffu]

Oh wow, the memories! I forgot how good this game's music was. Definitely suits the synthwave style. 

I like the way the beat drops into the melody in WIP 2 better around 0:45. It might be because you kept with the consistent melody in that version and delivered on my expectations. You could try enhancing the drop by doing a subtle white noise riser leading up to the drop. That's all I can really suggest, this is sounding very polished.

[mazk1985]

Thanks for your comment and very good suggestions! A white noise riser is a great idea and I think I agree about the melody. It doesn't quite hit as strong as the original, perhaps too much subversion but also I think there's a few notes that I couldn't get quite right.

Such good memories of a lot of games from this era though. Just something about them is so memorable.