Ravnir's Saga [alpha state]

[Mattias Westlund]

(07-20-2017, 07:43 PM)Samulis Wrote: I think it depends on the culture behind the scene. The first is European to me, while the second is more eastern. Personally, I prefer the first (it almost sounds like an old work song or something), but if it's set in a culture closer to the middle east, it might be better to do the latter.

Yep, that's kind of the reaction I expected.

Sam, did you hear that it's you playing the recorder BTW?

[Samulis]

(07-20-2017, 08:15 PM)Mattias Westlund Wrote:

(07-20-2017, 07:43 PM)Samulis Wrote: I think it depends on the culture behind the scene. The first is European to me, while the second is more eastern. Personally, I prefer the first (it almost sounds like an old work song or something), but if it's set in a culture closer to the middle east, it might be better to do the latter.

Yep, that's kind of the reaction I expected.

Sam, did you hear that it's you playing the recorder BTW?

Wow, I didn't recognize it layered like that! Very cool. If you're using the set up on Freesound, note that I did release the larger more detailed set as well. I believe it is here if I remember correctly-
https://s3.amazonaws.com/VersilianStudio...er_Sus.rar

[Mattias Westlund]

(07-20-2017, 11:17 PM)Samulis Wrote: Wow, I didn't recognize it layered like that! Very cool. If you're using the set up on Freesound, note that I did release the larger more detailed set as well. I believe it is here if I remember correctly-
https://s3.amazonaws.com/VersilianStudio...er_Sus.rar

I knew I saw that somewhere, thanks. I just grabbed some recorder samples from Freesound just to get going. I was actually wishing for something more detailed but hey, your 2014 samples do their job and they're a lot better than the other either a) badly looped or b) severely out of tune recorder samples that I have.

[Mattias Westlund]

Hmm, yeah. Actually my favorite was the B version though I realize that the harmonic minor scale paints the wrong picture. I decided to rework the whole melody and this is where I ended up:



The sound I'm trying to capture here is something ancient, an iron age vibe.

[bigcat1969]

Anvil of the blind god made me look around desperately for attacking nominators wielding massive iron axes and dive behind the couch.

[Mattias Westlund]

(07-22-2017, 04:01 PM)bigcat1969 Wrote: Anvil of the blind god made me look around desperately for attacking nominators wielding massive iron axes and dive behind the couch.

Haha! Glad to hear it

[Mattias Westlund]

Both tracks updated with various fixes and additions.

[Samulis]

Wow, The Scourge of Brenland in particular is sounding fantastic! That piece would be amazing performed live, really fantastic composition and orchestration!

[Mattias Westlund]

Wow, thanks Sam! That is no small praise

I've also uploaded a sketch of the third track, A Raven among Hawks. I'm basically just jotting down ideas right now.

[Tod]

(07-05-2017, 08:23 PM)Mattias Westlund Wrote: Anyway. This is what I have so far. Not really sure where to go next. Nay or yay? Any thoughts are welcome.

Wow Mattias, there's a lot more to this then I saw and heard in Reaper.  However, I've already told you what I think of you 
and you certainly haven't disappointed me.    You actually have stories behind all of this.  I guess I shouldn't be suprised,
you not only have a gift, but a great talent.  

At any rate I finally found you here, being the old fart that I am, it can take some doing. 

Tod