Those flutes(?) that come in around 1:13 gave me real Secret of Mana flashbacks, though I don't exactly know why. Might have to go back and listen to the OST again. Anyway, I like the way this track feels like a bit of journey in its movements; it's like the character is revisiting old memories and feelings in that moment before they leave town.

Those flutes(?) that come in around 1:13 gave me real Secret of Mana flashbacks, though I don't exactly know why. Might have to go back and listen to the OST again. Anyway, I like the way this track feels like a bit of journey in its movements; it's like the character is revisiting old memories and feelings in that moment before they leave town. :)

I don't think this qualifies as chiptune anymore. It's very different from your usual stuff at least. Whatever it is, it's epic, those drums are so damn powerful.

I don't think this qualifies as chiptune anymore. It's very different from your usual stuff at least. Whatever it is, it's epic, those drums are so damn powerful.

Awesome man, this is super uplifting.  Those drums are absolutely perfect for this track.  Great instrumentation too, the flute and organ area  really cool combo.  Sorry to hear about all your stress about the job situation.  Hope everything works out!

Awesome man, this is super uplifting. Those drums are absolutely perfect for this track. Great instrumentation too, the flute and organ area really cool combo. Sorry to hear about all your stress about the job situation. Hope everything works out!

I played a Mana game on the PS2 and maybe the remake on the GBA. I can see this fitting with the type of style they have. Something I wanted to try was making distinct sections, kind of like movements, then return to the main idea. I noticed I typically reiterate the opening/first verse a lot with added parts, usually from the verse and chorus, to make it more intense or interesting. This was fun and showed me how to take these ideas into my other tracks.

Not chiptunes anymore? Huh. I wonder why. Sounds like something an SNES could reproduce...

Thanks! I've been wanting to use the instruments from Kontakt's Komplete orchestration, but was waiting to learn orchestration next year. I didn't like the sound of an organ, but this setting turned out alright, but with a little too much oscillating modulation applied, which causes a buildup of frequencies.

[quote=hent03]Those flutes(?) that come in around 1:13 gave me real Secret of Mana flashbacks, though I don't exactly know why. Might have to go back and listen to the OST again. Anyway, I like the way this track feels like a bit of journey in its movements; it's like the character is revisiting old memories and feelings in that moment before they leave town. :)[/quote] I played a Mana game on the PS2 and maybe the remake on the GBA. I can see this fitting with the type of style they have. Something I wanted to try was making distinct sections, kind of like movements, then return to the main idea. I noticed I typically reiterate the opening/first verse a lot with added parts, usually from the verse and chorus, to make it more intense or interesting. This was fun and showed me how to take these ideas into my other tracks. [quote=Devieus]I don't think this qualifies as chiptune anymore. It's very different from your usual stuff at least. Whatever it is, it's epic, those drums are so damn powerful.[/quote] Not chiptunes anymore? Huh. I wonder why. Sounds like something an SNES could reproduce... [quote=Chrisfoo]Awesome man, this is super uplifting. Those drums are absolutely perfect for this track. Great instrumentation too, the flute and organ area really cool combo. Sorry to hear about all your stress about the job situation. Hope everything works out![/quote] Thanks! I've been wanting to use the instruments from Kontakt's Komplete orchestration, but was waiting to learn orchestration next year. I didn't like the sound of an organ, but this setting turned out alright, but with a little too much oscillating modulation applied, which causes a buildup of frequencies.

If you're telling me those toms and that brass came out of a SNES, composers of yore have really been sleeping.

[quote=Anon_Buster][quote=Devieus]I don't think this qualifies as chiptune anymore. It's very different from your usual stuff at least. Whatever it is, it's epic, those drums are so damn powerful.[/quote] Not chiptunes anymore? Huh. I wonder why. Sounds like something an SNES could reproduce...[/quote] If you're telling me those toms and that brass came out of a SNES, composers of yore have really been sleeping.

Huge Squaresoft vibes from those massive chords.  The epic drums give it a heroic journey feel.  The brass and flutes really add to that epic journey.  Well done!

Huge Squaresoft vibes from those massive chords. The epic drums give it a heroic journey feel. The brass and flutes really add to that epic journey. Well done!