this was so lovely ^-^
Great job!!
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Whispers of Airona (OST Jam 7)'s itch.io pageResults
| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Correlation to theme | #329 | 3.407 | 3.500 |
| Quality | #465 | 3.082 | 3.167 |
| Overall | #536 | 2.952 | 3.033 |
| Impression | #556 | 2.758 | 2.833 |
| Composition | #564 | 2.704 | 2.778 |
| Creativity | #582 | 2.812 | 2.889 |
Ranked from 18 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
Description
1. Game bio:
Airona has the power to summon portals that allow her to peer into other worlds and dimensions. She has only ever been able to observe these worlds, but never visit or interact with them, leading to an extraordinary but often lonely existence.
That’s until she meets Gregory, the first person to ever peer back and communicate with her. Suddenly, Airona has the ability to interact with and influence these distant worlds.
Dive into a narrative-driven experience where your choices not only impact your life but can transform the very fabric of existence. Meet people from other worlds and decide where you will intervene and where you will let fate take its course.
The choice is yours.
2. Track explanation:
The song represents an emotional blend of wonder, loneliness, and innocence. The lead line represents the rising of bubbles, symbolic of the various pockets of enlightenment Airona encounters through her journey.
The track serves as the Title or Main OST of the game.
However, the song was written in a way that you are able to use certain parts to complement different types of scenes. For example, the lead line could be used to convey whimsy and discovery, while the cello (by itself) could be used for emotional and/or sombre moments. The song as a whole represents the convergence of all these emotions.
Process:
I started by laying down the lead line. Then I added the cello and experimental orchestral line to fill up the gaps and tie together the spaces between the stark separate notes of the lead.
Then I added the complementary synthy lead and occasional sound textures to give the song a fuller and more well-rounded feeling. The song then ends with a minimalist approach to give you a moment to reflect on the experience and bid your final farewell.
Genre:
Ambient / Minimalist
Runtime:
04:00
Software used:
Reaper with a variety of VSTs and plugins:
Spitfire Studio Labs VSTs
Guitar Rig
Inspirations:
Minecraft (C418 songs for Alpha & Beta)
The Shins - Red Rabbits
And to an extent, Danny Elfman (Edward Scissorhands tracks)
Permissions:
You are welcome to use this song in non-commercial projects as long as I am notified and credited.
Theme
Inside my world
Picture theme
How does it fit the theme?
Both the art and line “Inside my World” served as strong inspirations for this soundtrack.
The song and imaginary game were created to fit the theme's (image & text) sense of wonder, magic, and whimsy. The story is also heavily influenced by the art theme's otherworldly imagery and the line "Inside my World".
Link(s) of the submission on streaming services
Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/sleepingsafari/the-unfolding-of-time
YouTube:
https://youtu.be/ovQ2EWkPWOo?si=g1yarjAW-KVlGY8A
Number of tracks1
Genre
Orchestral
Electronic
Ambient
Experimental
Synthwave/Retro
Soundtrack use permission
Yes (CC BY-NC)
Any non-commercial project
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