Sounds of The City – Music and Soundtrack

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For me, VTM bloodlines had the most amazing soundtrack. Even the ambient tracks were mindblowing, and really fit the mood for your explorations through the darkness.

We know that Chiasm is already working on this game, but I’d dearly love for Bloodlines original composer, Rik Schaffer, to come on board the project as well.

Having said that, the tracks that have been used on the existing promotional videos are very appropriate, especially the Podval Capella tracks. Trip hop, and downtempo electronica as genres do seem pretty suited in my view.

How about everyone else, what sort of music would you like to hear? Any licensed music that could realistically be signed up with?

[kindred Offline]

music from the film “Only Lovers Left Alive,” in some places

[mortal Offline]

Depend of the zones, in a street gangs controlled zones you can hear rap music,next to a church you can hear religios music, from the car radio. I just want to stay on the edge of buildings and enjoy the sound. And for you haven that would be nice if you can import your music from your pc (laptop, phone, macintosh :))) ) .

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[moderator Offline]

You make some good points Anumit. Having ambient music specific to areas of course makes a lot of sense. As you say, if you were near or in a Church, it would be fun to hear some dark choral pieces.

Depending on how the territory battles play out, you could have the music take on a faster note if you enter a major enemy area – rising with the tension and danger you’re in.

[mortal Offline]

This is how I see it build up for the game. I been using this list myself and this is just a short version of it.

BEGINNING
Intro to Game – musical arrangement – Suitable intro with nice build-up to main theme 1:00 {Light Orchestra}

MAIN GAME THEME
Artist Soundtrack – 4:00/5:00 min. – Game Title/Story.

IN GAME MUSIC
Subtle & Engaging / 2:30 Looping {Light Orchestra/Ambience}

ENVIROMENT CHANGE
“Ambience 1, 2 & 3” – Quiet & Subtle / 2:30 Looping {Light Orchestra/Dark ambience}
“Battle Music 1, 2 & 3” – Orchestrated & Epic / 1:30 {Percussion, Full Blown Orchestra}
“Cut Scenes 1, 2 & 3” – In depth & revealing / 2:30 {Light Orchestra}
“Club Music 1, 2 & 3” – Electronic, Rock, Downtempo/Chill, Pop, / 3:00-4:00 {Light Orchestra}

IN GAME MOMENTS
“Being Chased” – Fast & Edgy / 2:30 Looping {Percussion, Horns, Trumpets}
“Close Calls” – Holy Crap Moments / 00:15 {Percussion, Strings, Bells}
“Character Dies” – Sad & Emotional / 00:10 {Cellos, Violins, Tuba}
“Character Lives” – Incredible & Magical / 00:10 {Horns, Flutes, Harps/Uplifting}

GAME SCREENS & MENUS
“Mission Success” – Thrilling & Congratulatory / 00:30) {Chimes, Victory Horns}
“Mission Failure” – Disappointment & Regret / 00:30 {Strings, Sad Slow Horns}
“Continue” – Engaging / 00:10) {Light Orchestra / Downtempo}
“Load Screen” – Hypnotic & Trance Subtle / 00.30 Looping {Strings, Light Percussion/Electronic/Guitars}
“Title Screen” – Memorizing & Hypnotic / 01:00 Looping {Percussion, Orchestra/Electronic/Uplifting}
“Mission Screen” – Intense & Down to Business / 00:30 Looping {Percussion, Orchestra}
“Menu Buttons”- Click/Select, Over, Back, Up/Down, Error {Bells, Chimes and Special FX/}

OTHER
“Misc. Moments” – Different Stabs and Scales – Misc. Music {Bells, Chimes, Interesting Instruments}
“Special Effects” – Different Whooshes and Transitional Elements for Menus and Screens

ENDING
“End Credits 1& 2” – Conclusion & Relieving / 2:30 {Full Orchestra/Soundtrack}

 

 

 

Music is a religion just without a God..right?

[mortal Offline]

I’m a big Chiasm fan, so already that makes me happy, but yeah I agree that the background music should match your surroundings. 

[mortal Offline]

I have a question for the staf: Can you import your mp3 in the game?You know like in gta series?

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