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projectvgm_65_dukemoirai
Duke Moirai's theme for Project VGM. As he's described on the project's blog (http://project-vgm.blogspot.com):
"Moirai is an intelligent man, versed in various subjects and languages from his studies in neighboring Wesdrow. He's a skilled mage, specializing in wind-type spells. He knows that he's quite smart, but when amongst people, he doesn't like to show it, for the comfort of the people around him. He doesn't want people to think he's a know-it-all but knows that most already believe he is. He hates how he has to make "rightful" decisions for the dukedom, even if the actions required are not just and are brutal."
I tried to blend strong militaristic elements (snare/trumpet/marching tempo) with grace and humility (piano/harpsichord/cello)... and a little bit of the fun stuff (bass)! I really enjoyed writing this - hope it sounds as cool as the character does. <3
- GoldenSunRising
GoldenSunRising at 0.59 on April 26, 2012 22:48
I agree with all the comments on this piece. I in particular love the moving bass line
- Aivi Tran
- Anthony Morgan
Anthony Morgan at 2.43 on September 30, 2011 21:25
I found a free comment spot!
Very inspired song Aivi! :) - SJMmusic
SJMmusic at 0.14 on September 30, 2011 18:32
@Peder Sjöberg: Yeah, me too! :D Really really nice track :)
- Aivi Tran
Aivi Tran at 3.00 on September 28, 2011 04:04
@Chris T Geehan: It is the only way a trumpet should ever be played.
- Joshua Emmanuel Retamar
Joshua Emmanuel Retamar at 3.09 on September 28, 2011 02:34
"Uncle! I will Avenge My mother's death!"
- Joshua Emmanuel Retamar
Joshua Emmanuel Retamar at 2.21 on September 28, 2011 02:33
"It's going to be ok, Raku! Your mother lived her life as a warrior, and she fought well. Her death is not in vain."
- Joshua Emmanuel Retamar
- Danny Morris (JC)
Danny Morris (JC) at 0.42 on September 27, 2011 04:04
Absolutely incredible. I get tingles when I listen to this!
- Peder Sjöberg
Peder Sjöberg at 0.14 on September 27, 2011 03:46
The beginning reminds me of Chrono Trigger somehow. Very beautiful! :)
- Mustin
Mustin on September 26, 2011 21:37
This is really awesome. I'm very impressed! The chords are awesome. Your orchestration is very unique. I'm jealous of your mad skills!
- Dariunas
Dariunas at 1.07 on September 26, 2011 20:07
I like the chord progression :D Brass, Bass and piano work is especially well conceived throughout the piece.
- feeding | ear
feeding | ear at 1.52 on September 26, 2011 14:01
Really like i agree with the trumpet tremolo however, it gets a bit irritating and detracts from a really lovely piece. Love the harmonic changes and the very unexpected switch when the string section coms in. Subbed you.
- leftgenius
- RobWestwood
- Chris T Geehan
Chris T Geehan at 3.00 on September 26, 2011 10:27
Sooo many beautiful little sounds at this point, great piece. I imagine you with a poncho playing the trumpet part for this.
- Chris T Geehan
- Aivi Tran
- Aivi Tran
Aivi Tran on September 26, 2011 08:50
@seronoise: Thanks for the feedback! I'm happy that the sample at least has vibrato, but the rate is a great point. The only automating I did here was volume/velocity control, some EQing and effects - definitely could be utilizing the technology more!
As for how this thing came to be, I jotted my ideas into a score first (it helps me get a feel for what I'm doing). I pretty much clicked everything into Cubase and fine-tuned the idea there, using samples that came with the program (except for the harp patch, and the piano parts which are live recorded.) I tried my best to use the character description as a guide for what to do - heroic instruments, hints of drama and tragedy inspired by his tragic past, harpsichord for sophistication, airiness since he's a wind mage... you get the idea! I probably spent 20% of my time actually writing it and 80% mixing and trying make it sound decent.
- seronoise
seronoise on September 26, 2011 07:33
To add a little criticism, I'd say the trumpet could use a little more control. The way it always starts strong, and reaches its vibrato at the same time, and has the same vibrato speed for all notes makes it somewhat jarringly obvious that it's synthetic. Some of the more elegant parts remind me of, say, Phantasy Star Online and Final Fantasy XI. Nice!
- seronoise
seronoise on September 26, 2011 07:29
Man, brilliant. What's new? Hah.
Curious: what process did you take to approach writing this, aside from starting with the character description? Where did you pull the samples from? What is your audio suite of choice?
- Dyllan James Martino
Dyllan James Martino at 2.11 on September 26, 2011 02:53
Kind of reminds me of Lost World on Sonic Adventure...
- DJDRocco
DJDRocco at 2.05 on September 26, 2011 02:12
@Aivi Tran: By "general consensus" he means "unanimous consensus". Nice job.
- Aivi Tran
Aivi Tran at 2.05 on September 26, 2011 01:13
@Zack Parrish: Aw, thank you so much! I'm so happy you guys enjoyed it :]
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