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OST Composing Jam

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A jam submission

Retrouvaille - A Journey to RememberView project page

3 minutes of OST for a hypothetical game with the theme "A Journey to Remember"

Submitted by Zac Whelan Sound (@zwhelly) — 6 hours, 33 minutes before the deadline

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Results

Criteria	Rank	Score*	Raw Score
Impression	#7	4.098	4.098
Creativity	#11	4.122	4.122
Overall	#12	4.037	4.037
Quality	#13	4.146	4.146
Correlation to theme	#37	3.780	3.780

Ranked from 41 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.

Description
https://youtu.be/94Neede6JGI

Retrouvaille doesn't have a direct English translation. It's the joy that's felt after a long separation.

Fanfare - Big adventure-type fanfare. Adventure awaits!

Discovery - Beats over augmented chords. Mystery abound!

Retrouvaille - An... Opera?.. Bittersweet reunion! The word 'retrouvaille' doesn't have a direct English translation. It's the joy that's felt after a long separation.

Message from the artist:
Thank you for downloading my music! It would mean the world to me if you love it this much to download it if you could possibly like and share my YouTube video of it!

Also, If you're planning on using this as a placeholder in your game please let me know and we can discuss expanding upon this OST. <3

Please credit 'Zachary Whelan' as the composer for use. <3

Theme

a journey to remember.

How does it fit the theme?
A journey is an adventure worth remembering! This OST aims to bring the listener on a journey from start, to bittersweet reunion!

Link to streaming services
https://soundcloud.com/zachary-whelan-849280719/sets/retrouvaille

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ZeldaFanSubmitted2 years ago

It's incredible that you made this in just one week! It started out soo good with the piano (my favorite instrument xD) and when the strings and after that the other instruments joined, it was just an overwhelming feeling to me. This is truly amazing!

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OST Composing Jam Submission - A journey to remember

Quadratic GamesSubmitted2 years ago

This brought a smile to my face from the opening seconds. I could really see this being expanded into a standalone work. Great quality and production as well. A+!

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Aran P. InkSubmitted2 years ago

What a weird, wonderful thing you’ve made. These vocal sections have such an “uncanny valley” vibe to them, you’ve managed to make them both sound expressive and robotic, which isn’t something I’ve come across before!

Your reserved, spacious approach to the drum processing in Discovery really hits home, too. I would have loved to hear this track expanded out more, exploring more of the “Ghost House” vibes from the start and the “Space Opera” vibes from the end.

Great work!

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Felipe PeticovSubmitted2 years ago (1 edit) (+1)

Wow... this was quite an experience.

Everything that I would expect from an orchestrated piece in this Jam (and more) is within this masterpiece. Dynamic, super emotive, extremely well composed, it's beautiful.

I especially like the sound decision in Discovery, very creative and it sounds very pleasing to my ears.

Incredible. Amazing work.

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Duality (OST Composing Jam)

Zac Whelan SoundDeveloper2 years ago(+1)

To call my work a masterpiece is one hell of a statement! I'm very glad you enjoyed my music this much! Thank you so much for your comments! <3

SnabischSubmitted2 years ago(+1)

I applaud your work.

Zac Whelan SoundDeveloper2 years ago

Thank you so much! I put my all into these <3

delonixSubmitted2 years ago(+1)

I am a writer and you have rendered me utterly speechless by how wonderful these pieces are. Amazing stuff!

Zac Whelan SoundDeveloper2 years ago

You flatter me too much! Thank you so much <3

Winfield Carson2 years ago(+1)

Great music! I love the orchestration in these pieces. I wish the vocal line had text to sing. It would have made the music that much more emotional. Great work!

Zac Whelan SoundDeveloper2 years ago

Thank you so much!!! East-West have a super-powerful software called 'wordbuilder' !! It's only available for the choir's but I'm hoping they can implement it for Opera Singers too! Or... just attempt to sing it myself🤢

Iksar101Submitted2 years ago(+1)

This was very enjoyable to listen to and very well composed. Good work!

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Zac Whelan SoundDeveloper2 years ago

Thank you so much! Really appreciate it <3

Vindigo BlackSubmitted2 years ago(+1)

I really felt like the music was taking me on a journey. Like I was supposed to be looking for something. So immersive and I am a sucker for voices in harmony! Sounds amazing! Well done!!

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Journey To The Agenda-OST

Zac Whelan SoundDeveloper2 years ago(+1)

Thank you so much! It means a lot to me that my music is translating emotions. <3

Egorkin531Submitted2 years ago(+1)

Amazing soundtrack! Using opera for ost is the originally!

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Japanese journey

Zac Whelan SoundDeveloper2 years ago(+1)

Thank you so much! I guess you don't hear opera that much yeah! <3

MagelightSubmitted2 years ago(+1)

Very triumphant, sounds like a proper reunion, well done!

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Magelight - What Will Become of You

Zac Whelan SoundDeveloper2 years ago

Glad I got the title of the track right :D Thank you so much! <3

S.W. GaussSubmitted2 years ago(+1)

it really gives me the feeling of remembering some adventure i will never forget

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Strangshiro OST

Zac Whelan SoundDeveloper2 years ago

I'm so glad it made you feel this way! Thank you so much! <3

AibonSubmitted2 years ago(+2)

Retrouvaille Discovery is quite something... Mark my words.

I mean, I don't want to overlook your work for the other tracks; Fanfare has a great sense of call for adventure (I actually like a lot the brass staccato sections), and Retrouvaille is a nice climax and a very round and consistant end for the soundtrack and the journey...

BUT MAAAAN... I can't hide my favoritsm for Discovery. I LOVE the sense ofexcitment and danger it provoques, and the mixture of orchestral, plucked synths and the choirs caught me totally of guard. It works so frkn well! Its fun, imposing and courageous. I just wish it was longer, it's definetly one of my favorite tracks from this jam ^^.

Again, very good job with your soundtrack overall, is very well produced, it has a very clear sense of progression, interesting instrumentation and feels very consistent. Sublime!

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MEDITERRANEAN ADVENTURE

Zac Whelan SoundDeveloper2 years ago(+1)

Sublime?! Wowee! This comment has been sublime! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! If this isn't the sort of thing that gets you motivated to get up make s*** happen I don't know what will! First on my list: expand and develop Discovery! Thank you so much! <3

Berry_Submitted2 years ago(+1)

The fanfare is really big and grand, really catches my ear!

The synths in Discovery caught me off guard at first but they sound really, really nice with the choir! It's got a solid beat too, reminds me a little bit of Terraria!

I dig the more somber tone of the finale. I personally am not a huge fan of opera but you've executed it really well here - I found myself quite enjoying it!

Overall this is really well produced and is a great experience to listen to! Excellent work!

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Zac Whelan SoundDeveloper2 years ago

Really appreciate your kind words!! Thank you so much! <3

Major BrunoSubmitted2 years ago(+1)

This is awesome, really enjoyed all the choir parts in particular. The electronic elements in Discovery are really cool too, they create a nice foundation for the orchestra. Awesome work!

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Zac Whelan SoundDeveloper2 years ago(+1)

Awesome! Glad you like it! Thank you so much <3

KrisBijnensSubmitted2 years ago(+1)

very nice work.

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Zac Whelan SoundDeveloper2 years ago

Thank you so much!! <3

Michael J KirklandSubmitted2 years ago(+1)

Very different, like the use of choir voices. I really liked fanfare just wish it was longer and didn't cut so suddenly at the end.

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From Home To Far Lands And Back (OST Composing Jam Piece)

Zac Whelan SoundDeveloper2 years ago

Initially, I wanted each track to flow into each other but then I changed the style of the second half into something more electronic which ended up becoming 'Discovery'! I made this decision because for a 3:30m long track I didn't have enough time to develop the melodies and solidify those motifs. I really want to put time aside these next couple of weeks to develop this OST even further! Thank you so much for the comment <3

VIDA OfficialSubmitted2 years ago(+1)

I really liked it, specially discovery... augmented chords never get old xD

Cheers

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My entry to Lone Rabbit´s OST Composing Jam

Zac Whelan SoundDeveloper2 years ago(+1)

Endless wonder and excitement! I think the functionality of the augment the 4th time comes around acts more like a 6 flat 5? Haven't had much of a play around with that cadence :D great fun though :) Thanks so much <3

satilteSubmitted2 years ago

This got better and better the more I listened to it! Very pretty sound- I would love to listen to the soundtrack if it were expanded upon.

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No Turns Left - fOST

satilteSubmitted2 years ago(+1)

This got better and better the more I listened to it! Very pretty sound- I would love to listen to the soundtrack if it were expanded upon.

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No Turns Left - fOST

Zac Whelan SoundDeveloper2 years ago

Thank you so much for your kind words! <3

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