Castle Paradox

Moogle1 · Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2007 9:11 am Post subject: Crisis

(I can't move. Is it fatigue from that last battle or am I paralyzed with fear?)

"You have a choice," the foul voice said to him, resonating with bitterness and mockery. "Give me your Will for me to feast upon or I will kill these while you watch." The shadowy figure gestured broadly to where we lay motionless. My eyes darted over to where he stood. I saw him fighting tears that refused to be held as he sheathed his weapon and began unfastening his shield.

"No!" I cried. "You damned fool." But he only shook his head and lamely choked, "No one should suffer because of me."

http://castleparadox.com/songlist-display.php?song=226

From the Darkmoor Beckons soundtrack, this is the short, intense theme played when the villain has one or more good guys at his mercy. I toyed with putting in a melody line, but anything I tried only detracted from the song. The heartbeat drumline was the final addition, and I think it really solidifies the song.

Enjoy!
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J.A.R.S. · Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2007 11:03 am Post subject:

It is my understanding that this song is a rather short theme that you do not intend to use a lot right? Otherwise, I'd recommend making a progressive melodic approach in a following pattern.
Otherwise, I like it very much, there is a lil something "sad/happy" nostalgic about it that will most definatly tie the player with his emotions when such scene happens.
I personally recommend the addition of melodic strings in an adjacent pattern, personnal opinion that is Wink

Which reminds me... when is this game gonna be released? (or do you have no idea about that so far?)

Moogle1 · Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2007 10:18 pm Post subject:

J.A.R.S. · Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2007 11:08 pm Post subject:

Well, your song consists of 4 identical pattern, what I meant is, unless the song is meant to play only for about 3 or 5 seconds, I suggest adding meat to the bone. I personally expressed the idea of using the same pattern a second time but added with a string melody over it.

And for the game release, thanks, I was hoping you wouldn't rush things for some deadline

J.A.R.S. · Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2007 11:12 pm Post subject:

forgot to say that the bells might be tuned too low (well on my midi synth, they do sound too low to stay in pitch).
Also, I think the drum is a little too rudimental, it could do with a sequence of 1 hihat and snare hit replacing the 2 bassdrum strokes (B - B.... H - S)
Good bassline though, and nice piano chords.