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They're In The Trees OST's itch.io pageResults
| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Impression | #25 | 4.002 | 4.125 |
| Composition | #25 | 4.123 | 4.250 |
| Overall | #45 | 3.856 | 3.975 |
| Quality | #48 | 3.941 | 4.063 |
| Correlation to theme | #60 | 3.759 | 3.875 |
| Creativity | #131 | 3.456 | 3.563 |
Ranked from 16 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
Description
My original game soundtrack for the RUNAWAY theme. Imagine a game where you are in a forest and have to explore and run from the creatures that live in the trees. I used logic and a mix of traditional orchestral along with electronic elements to create a mystical, but intense score.
Theme:
How does it fit the theme?
I imagined our protagonist exploring the forest and then being attacked but these creatures from the trees, having to "runaway." Then the second track is more peaceful, as sort of the aftermath, but our main character realizes that he's not just running away from the monsters, he's running away to become something greater.
Link(s) of the submission on streaming services
https://soundcloud.com/jake-dieli/theyre-in-the-trees-pti/s-EFlL04HDo4t?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
https://soundcloud.com/jake-dieli/theyre-in-the-trees-ost-ptii/s-zKIasoDYGUu?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
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Comments
PT 1 - epic buildup to that horn section, then that transition to the percussion, awesome!
PT 2 - I love this string theme. really expressive and simply beautiful.
Very immersive soundtrack and exceptionally well developed. Thanks for sharing!
Good work with creativity!
Pt 1 - Nice and tranquil opening. Oh, there comes the intensity. Love how the strings and synth come in and just build up to those massive percussive elements. Oooh. Really like the quick breakdown with that effect that seems to have some sort of choir buried in it (?). And how those woodblock(?) breaks take over with the flutes. Extremely cool. This makes me think something big is about to happen again... oh and there it is. Cool gated stuttery effect. Time for adventure! Holy hell, that's a great opening man.
Pt 2 - I think the opening is quite beautiful, but I really had to turn it up to not miss all the love you put in the details. I love dynamics in music, but the second section's relative volume seemed a bit high. That said, man, what a beautiful melody. Also love the little cymbal rise in there. Woah. The calmer section after the climax is also beautiful. Love how the flutes and strings work together here.
Really impressive work. Awesome percussion. And extremely epic feel.
SO AMAZING! The percussions in pt 1 make me imagine those monsters in the trees, with a very ethnic feel. I agree with David that the beginning in pt 2 was a bit too quiet, other than that, solid work.
Cool Epic tracks with some ethnical breaks, well done, nice percussions arrangement.
What a stunning opening! I had to go back and listen a second time to the first thirty seconds... The way this beautiful chord blossoms open, and is corrupted by the twisting flute melody, turning from beautiful to creepy... in all, this is a killer opening and one of the best tracks I've heard yet, just in the first minute... full of wonder and intensity. When those low string staccattos come in, I am fully hooked. The electronics are also incredible-- all of a sudden it is an epic orchestral chase. This track really takes us on a story-- it feels utterly cinematic. Extraordinary break, triumphant return-- A+ in my book, and you should be very proud of what you've done!
Track 2: Only because you're so good I have to nitpick, I did think the first part of this track was way to quiet-- I had to bump up my speakers, and then the second part was too loud. Despite that, you've once again knocked the cinematic orchestral score out of the park. Given the emotions you wanted to convey, you really ran with it and did a stellar job. The counter-melody in the third part of this song prevents the oboe's statement of the theme from becoming dry and repetitive.
I'm seriously impressed-- keep going, keep writing, keep developing your voice!
Thank you so much for your kind words! Really appreciate the detailed analysis. Totally agree on the levels of the second track, didn't have much time to mix properly, but didn't realize how different the levels were! Thanks again!
Great soundtrack! I especially liked your use of percussion.
Thank you!!!
It was wonderful to listen to ! I'd love to find things to say, but i just love this track
Wow thank you I appreciate it!