this is great you nail the exact vibe you were going for - it made me think of City of Lost Children and Hamelin from Ni No Kuni as well.

this is great you nail the exact vibe you were going for - it made me think of City of Lost Children and Hamelin from Ni No Kuni as well.

It's quite deranged, but your drums and soundscapes are on point as always
- Ebrit

It's quite deranged, but your drums and soundscapes are on point as always - Ebrit

This is awesome!  Love the story that goes along with it, it goes together so well. 

This is awesome! Love the story that goes along with it, it goes together so well.

Really nice amount of reverb starting on out on clock and piano to give it a lot of space. I also love how, when reading your description, I can understand the direction of all the sound samples and what's happening in the song and that's pretty cool. Also the melody for the music box is pretty sweet.

Really nice amount of reverb starting on out on clock and piano to give it a lot of space. I also love how, when reading your description, I can understand the direction of all the sound samples and what's happening in the song and that's pretty cool. Also the melody for the music box is pretty sweet.

Delightfully mischievous in terms of melody. Like you can really imagine someone tip-toeing around, up to no good.

Delightfully mischievous in terms of melody. Like you can really imagine someone tip-toeing around, up to no good.

No need for crime―that Tuba works for a living!  A+ sound effects (everyone: you are listening to these in stereo, right?).  When the beat really kicked off, the effect was AWESOME.

(Also spot-on with the Terry Gilliam aesthetic.  Between the story and the tuba+bell combo at the beginning, I was also put in mind of the Tooth Fairy heist from Terry Pratchett's Hogfather.)

No need for crime―that Tuba [i]works[/i] for a living! A+ sound effects (everyone: you [i]are[/i] listening to these in stereo, right?). When the beat really kicked off, the effect was AWESOME. :heart: (Also spot-on with the Terry Gilliam aesthetic. Between the story and the tuba+bell combo at the beginning, I was also put in mind of the Tooth Fairy heist from Terry Pratchett's Hogfather.)

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so evocative!

so evocative! <3 [img=funnyfreaky]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=315WSTvE3qs[/img] [img=freakyfunny]https://media.giphy.com/media/26Ff9uOEpLAtAscLK/giphy.gif[/img]

this has a nice cinematic feel to it, because of the excellent samples you use. the melodies and instrumentation are deeply spooky and really fit to the story you are telling us. fantastic work.

this has a nice cinematic feel to it, because of the excellent samples you use. the melodies and instrumentation are deeply spooky and really fit to the story you are telling us. fantastic work.

The thief is an evil clown, by the way.
You are the best audio-only filmmaker I've encountered in my entire life!!!!

[img]https://i.imgur.com/sA8FfZe.jpg[/img] The thief is an evil clown, by the way. You are the best audio-only filmmaker I've encountered in my entire life!!!! [img]https://i.imgur.com/68qoki6.gif[/img]

You always seem to excel at telling stories with your music and this is a prime example.  It is nice to have the back story and the Terry Gilliam vibe to latch onto as I listen.  It matches up perfectly.

You always seem to excel at telling stories with your music and this is a prime example. It is nice to have the back story and the Terry Gilliam vibe to latch onto as I listen. It matches up perfectly.

Storytelling is key. 6/8 is the coolest time signature. The clock ticking sounds ties everything together really nicely. Well done.

Storytelling is key. 6/8 is the coolest time signature. The clock ticking sounds ties everything together really nicely. Well done. [img=horses]https://media.giphy.com/media/3orif0GJYLgJGgUHp6/giphy.gif[/img]

Heard it this morning on my commute and couldn't guess who it was at first, but thought "oh dang that's really strong" -- as soon as that beat happened though that was Kedbreak's magic all over

Heard it this morning on my commute and couldn't guess who it was at first, but thought "oh dang that's really strong" -- as soon as that beat happened though that was Kedbreak's magic all over <3

Nice storytelling with that track. (Et la description)

Très cool.

Nice storytelling with that track. (Et la description) Très cool.

What a lovely little oddity.  Mission accomplished I'd say!  The music nerd in me has to say that I don't hear any 6/8 though.  Only 4/4.  Music nerd retreats back into the studio now.

What a lovely little oddity. Mission accomplished I'd say! The music nerd in me has to say that I don't hear any 6/8 though. Only 4/4. Music nerd retreats back into the studio now.

Thank you for the nice comment! I'll trust your expertise in musical matters over mine! Could it be then it's a 12/8 (for the tuba), hence really a 4/4, but with that triplet feel here and there?

[quote=rdomain]What a lovely little oddity. Mission accomplished I'd say! The music nerd in me has to say that I don't hear any 6/8 though. Only 4/4. Music nerd retreats back into the studio now. [/quote] Thank you for the nice comment! I'll trust your expertise in musical matters over mine! Could it be then it's a 12/8 (for the tuba), hence really a 4/4, but with that triplet feel here and there?

Ah I love Jean-Pierre Jeunet's movies and very special atmospheres, especially the City of Lost Children! I have not seen Hamelin from Ni No Kuni so would need to check it out.

Thank you! I love the deranged and slightyl unubalanced vibe.

Thank you for your nice comment!

Good catch on the reverb - I was indeed playing a lot on the reverb and on the dry/wet mix to give that sense of distance, especially as the original sample is super dry, making you feel like you're standing in front of a grandfather clock. I am glad the samples convey the story!

Absolutely, and hiding from the guards that are walking around.

Ah yes, Terry Pratchett and especially the Tooth Fairy or maybe Death adventures are great inspirations. I would love to make music that is reminescent of Terry Pratchett's wonderful world. Like the ballad of Rincewind, or the smoky jazz of Sam Vimes. I appreciate you caught the work on the panning, especially in the chase section, with crashes and impacts left and right, as if someone running around and making objects fall.

[quote=Disposable Planet]this is great you nail the exact vibe you were going for - it made me think of City of Lost Children and Hamelin from Ni No Kuni as well.[/quote] Ah I love Jean-Pierre Jeunet's movies and very special atmospheres, especially the City of Lost Children! I have not seen Hamelin from Ni No Kuni so would need to check it out. :) [quote=Devieus]It's quite deranged, but your drums and soundscapes are on point as always - Ebrit[/quote] Thank you! I love the deranged and slightyl unubalanced vibe. :) [quote=Chrisfoo]This is awesome! Love the story that goes along with it, it goes together so well. [/quote] Thank you for your nice comment! [quote=ViridianLoom]Really nice amount of reverb starting on out on clock and piano to give it a lot of space. I also love how, when reading your description, I can understand the direction of all the sound samples and what's happening in the song and that's pretty cool. Also the melody for the music box is pretty sweet.[/quote] Good catch on the reverb - I was indeed playing a lot on the reverb and on the dry/wet mix to give that sense of distance, especially as the original sample is super dry, making you feel like you're standing in front of a grandfather clock. I am glad the samples convey the story! :) [quote=hent03]Delightfully mischievous in terms of melody. Like you can really imagine someone tip-toeing around, up to no good.[/quote] Absolutely, and hiding from the guards that are walking around. :) [quote=ineff]No need for crime―that Tuba [i]works[/i] for a living! A+ sound effects (everyone: you [i]are[/i] listening to these in stereo, right?). When the beat really kicked off, the effect was AWESOME. :heart: (Also spot-on with the Terry Gilliam aesthetic. Between the story and the tuba+bell combo at the beginning, I was also put in mind of the Tooth Fairy heist from Terry Pratchett's Hogfather.)[/quote] Ah yes, Terry Pratchett and especially the Tooth Fairy or maybe Death adventures are great inspirations. I would love to make music that is reminescent of Terry Pratchett's wonderful world. Like the ballad of Rincewind, or the smoky jazz of Sam Vimes. I appreciate you caught the work on the panning, especially in the chase section, with crashes and impacts left and right, as if someone running around and making objects fall. :)

What a quirky person Terry Gilliam is.

Thank you!

Thank you for the very nice comment!

Thank you for your very kind comment. Interestingly, I imagined the thief as the hero of the story, where he's actually an automat and is looking for something the grandmasters stole from him a long time ago and put into a music box - his heart. But I guess this is a remix of Pirates of Caribbean and Davey Jones' story. I am too much of a romantic.

Thank you!

Thank you very much! If the story can be imagined while listening to the track, then the mission is accomplished!

Haha thank you for this very nice comment!

Merci beaucoup!

[quote=Ipaghost][img]https://media1.giphy.com/media/S2gNTS06gEFLiTl7ev/giphy.gif?cid=790b76117cc9bc3a284175ec1a9f017000d3149e403916d9&rid=giphy.gif&ct=g[/img][/quote] What a quirky person Terry Gilliam is. <3 [quote=RajaTheResidentAlien]so evocative! <3 [img=funnyfreaky]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=315WSTvE3qs[/img] [img=freakyfunny]https://media.giphy.com/media/26Ff9uOEpLAtAscLK/giphy.gif[/img][/quote] Thank you! [quote=Q-Rosh]this has a nice cinematic feel to it, because of the excellent samples you use. the melodies and instrumentation are deeply spooky and really fit to the story you are telling us. fantastic work.[/quote] Thank you for the very nice comment! [quote=orangedrink][img]https://i.imgur.com/sA8FfZe.jpg[/img] The thief is an evil clown, by the way. You are the best audio-only filmmaker I've encountered in my entire life!!!! [img]https://i.imgur.com/68qoki6.gif[/img][/quote] Thank you for your very kind comment. Interestingly, I imagined the thief as the hero of the story, where he's actually an automat and is looking for something the grandmasters stole from him a long time ago and put into a music box - his heart. But I guess this is a remix of Pirates of Caribbean and Davey Jones' story. I am too much of a romantic. [quote=CosmicCairns]You always seem to excel at telling stories with your music and this is a prime example. It is nice to have the back story and the Terry Gilliam vibe to latch onto as I listen. It matches up perfectly.[/quote] Thank you! [quote=adnorm]Storytelling is key. 6/8 is the coolest time signature. The clock ticking sounds ties everything together really nicely. Well done. [img=horses]https://media.giphy.com/media/3orif0GJYLgJGgUHp6/giphy.gif[/img][/quote] Thank you very much! If the story can be imagined while listening to the track, then the mission is accomplished! [quote=ilzxc]Heard it this morning on my commute and couldn't guess who it was at first, but thought "oh dang that's really strong" -- as soon as that beat happened though that was Kedbreak's magic all over <3[/quote] Haha thank you for this very nice comment! :) <3 [quote=djippy]Nice storytelling with that track. (Et la description) Très cool.[/quote] Merci beaucoup!

Nah, it's still 4/4.  The tuba is being played with swung 8th notes so maybe that's where the confusion is as your standard swing feel is essentially a triplet without the middle note.  Hope this helps! 

[quote=Kedbreak136][quote=rdomain]What a lovely little oddity. Mission accomplished I'd say! The music nerd in me has to say that I don't hear any 6/8 though. Only 4/4. Music nerd retreats back into the studio now. [/quote] Thank you for the nice comment! I'll trust your expertise in musical matters over mine! Could it be then it's a 12/8 (for the tuba), hence really a 4/4, but with that triplet feel here and there?[/quote] Nah, it's still 4/4. The tuba is being played with swung 8th notes so maybe that's where the confusion is as your standard swing feel is essentially a triplet without the middle note. Hope this helps! :)

I did not know of the concept of 8th swung notes - this triggered a review of a lot of videos on youtube. Thank you very much for your insight, this is very interesting! Learning a little more every week!

[quote=rdomain] Nah, it's still 4/4. The tuba is being played with swung 8th notes so maybe that's where the confusion is as your standard swing feel is essentially a triplet without the middle note. Hope this helps! :)[/quote] I did not know of the concept of 8th swung notes - this triggered a review of a lot of videos on youtube. Thank you very much for your insight, this is very interesting! Learning a little more every week!

Glad I could help!  8th note swing is the most common which was derived from jazz for most part but you also get 16th note swing/shuffle which can be ultra groovy and very modern. eg.  Mellowship Slinky in B major by the RHCP.  The 8ths are straight and the 16ths are swung.  Very hip.

[quote=Kedbreak136][quote=rdomain] Nah, it's still 4/4. The tuba is being played with swung 8th notes so maybe that's where the confusion is as your standard swing feel is essentially a triplet without the middle note. Hope this helps! :)[/quote] I did not know of the concept of 8th swung notes - this triggered a review of a lot of videos on youtube. Thank you very much for your insight, this is very interesting! Learning a little more every week! [/quote] Glad I could help! 8th note swing is the most common which was derived from jazz for most part but you also get 16th note swing/shuffle which can be ultra groovy and very modern. eg. Mellowship Slinky in B major by the RHCP. The 8ths are straight and the 16ths are swung. Very hip.

reminds me of some of cyriak's music

reminds me of some of cyriak's music

As I read the description it was perfectly in time for the cinematic goodness you created.  The sfx just complete that picture and that final BOOM yais!  Excellent as always!

As I read the description it was perfectly in time for the cinematic goodness you created. The sfx just complete that picture and that final BOOM yais! Excellent as always!

Wicked playful sounding. The drums are massive when they come in!  Cool back story.  The sound effects and design really paint the picture of the story. I like all the clockworks and mechanical sounds. In the heavier parts of the second half, I like how you get a more metal sound, really cutting loose. Very powerful!

Wicked playful sounding. The drums are massive when they come in! Cool back story. The sound effects and design really paint the picture of the story. I like all the clockworks and mechanical sounds. In the heavier parts of the second half, I like how you get a more metal sound, really cutting loose. Very powerful!

Great story to go with the music, fun to read along while listening, great execution at creating this piece of music to fit a story.

Great story to go with the music, fun to read along while listening, great execution at creating this piece of music to fit a story.

Mwahaha, the clockmaker at it again. Great story. I was imagining something in my head as I listened, then read your description and though yes this is it! Musical stories are the best, great work. All the little details make it

Mwahaha, the clockmaker at it again. Great story. I was imagining something in my head as I listened, then read your description and though yes this is it! Musical stories are the best, great work. All the little details make it