Ok, here's where I put my compositions (obviously). Luckily for people who don't have any form of Finale software, (almost!) everything here is either a MIDI, or a link to SoundCloud.
Original Compositions:Generic SkyGeneric Sky (Big Boss): MID (https://www.dropbox.com/s/xi02hdvesfh5mxz/Generic%20Sky%20%28Big%20Boss%29.mid?dl=1) MID 2 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/ok2nlnhgq6eltlu/Generic%20Sky%20%28Big%20Boss%29%20Instrumental.mid?dl=1)
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This was the first composition I made which actually got anywhere. It's a strange mix of styles, and I feel like I won't be able to make something like this in a long while. MID 2 is a version that uses more than just piano.
Generic Sky (Race): MID (https://www.dropbox.com/s/ktr6pgmvooqxar3/Generic%20Sky%20%28Race%29.mid?dl=1) MID 2 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/y1p608ulns5yux7/Generic%20Sky%20%28Race%29%20Instrumental.mid?dl=1)
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Very Grant Kirkhope-ish, obviously. I was kind of going for that anyway, but then when I finished, I realised that I didn't use many accidentals (as in, I didn't use ANY), which is something Kirkhope uses a lot in his songs. This is the "Race" version of the song, as the standard overworld is yet to exist. I'll get there at some point. "MID 2" is an instrumental version.
Generic Sky (Map): MID (https://www.dropbox.com/s/woj2s3fxrpo0yql/Generic%20Sky%20%28Map%29.mid?dl=1)
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Kind of an overworld map for Generic Sky.
Generic Sky (Town): MID (https://www.dropbox.com/s/jh2xdeghr5odqyn/Generic%20Sky%20%28Town%29.mid?dl=1) WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/generic-sky-town)
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This is a remix of "Generic Overworld (1)". It's almost exactly the same as the original version, with a few nicer touches. In the WAV, I tried for a mix between chiptune and other instruments. What would you call those other instruments anyway? "Organic"? That's what I always call them. I don't want to use the term acoustic, because there's something not very acoustic about an accordion.
Generic Sky (Main): MID (https://www.dropbox.com/s/ez5etmzkb4rj07m/Generic%20Sky%20%28Main%29.mid?dl=1)
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(On Musescore) "Ok, let's just see how long thi- 5 MINUTES!?" Yeah, it just kinda happened. It took so long to get the chords in some sections correct. Also I hope my attempts to make each part interesting in their own right have been successful. VERY SLOW-PACED THEME.
Generic Sky-Factory (Main): MID (https://www.dropbox.com/s/ae0l4o30qmtf892/Generic%20Sky-Factory.mid?dl=1)
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Interesting story with this one. I had a composition called "Generic Overworld (1)", and it sounded pretty good, a nice "happy" feel to it. Problem was, it ended up sharing a section with Generic Overworld 2. It worked better in "2" so I scrapped "1" altogether. At the same time, I didn't want it to go to waste, so I switched it to minor key, removed some notes, and gave it a whole new bassline and layout. Now it's here, but as "Sky-Factory", as to reference its initial connection with Generic Sky.
Generic Sky-Factory (Conveyor Belt): MID (https://www.dropbox.com/s/td7lfdqkbf1z0t6/Generic%20Sky-Factory%20%28Conveyor%20Belt%29.mid?dl=1) MID 2 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/roaxz050w1573g6/Generic%20Sky-Factory%20%28Conveyor%20Belt%29%20Instrumental.mid?dl=1)
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Just a fast paced version of Generic Sky-Factory. "MID 2" is an instrumental version.
Generic Sky (Map 2): MID (https://www.dropbox.com/s/kew2b0utnxg87tr/Generic%20Sky%20%28Map%202%29.mid?dl=1)
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The second map theme for "Generic Sky". Based in the factory sections.
Generic Ice (Race): MID (https://www.dropbox.com/s/f6s51y33mfhyl27/Generic%20Ice%20%28Race%29.mid?dl=1) MID 2 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/8rcols8hj65f5tj/Generic%20Ice%20%28Race%29%20Instrumental.mid?dl=1) WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/generic-ice-race)
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I just threw something together for this one, and it actually turned out much better than I anticipated. It uses a lot more accidentals than "Generic Sky (Race)", which adds more dynamic to the song. Still very Grant Kirkhope-ish. He's just shaped my ideas on VGMs significantly. "MID 2" is a variant with instruments. At this point I just need to put it into the DK64 sound-font and it'll pretty much sound like it's from DK64.
Generic Ice (Main): MID (https://www.dropbox.com/s/uu5d9edntpqgvjy/Generic%20Ice.mid?dl=1) WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/generic-ice-main)
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Ugh, it's just Crystal Caves dammit. I had to shorten the main melody of the "Race" version, otherwise it would just sound weird. This is basically the fully-fledged main version of "Generic Ice".
Generic Ice (Mid-Boss): MID (https://www.dropbox.com/s/l6dkmaxpz2cp5vf/Generic%20Ice%20%28Mid-Boss%29.mid?dl=1)
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Another variant of "Generic Overworld 3", but instead of sounding like something from Donkey Kong 64, it sounds like something from Super Mario RPG, mixed with other stuff.
Generic Ice (Map): MID (https://www.dropbox.com/s/ym9fc7vjeqkkvt0/Generic%20Ice%20%28Map%29.mid?dl=1)
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Kind of an overworld map for Generic Ice.
Generic Ice (Challenge): MID (https://www.dropbox.com/s/von3tbxfm6p9yoa/Generic%20Ice%20%28Challenge%29.mid?dl=1)
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I quite like this variation. It has a very playful feel to it.
Generic Ice (Big Boss):
MID MID 2 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/rdedxr76n1ruevt/Generic%20Ice%20%28Big%20Boss%29%20Instrumental.mid?dl=1) WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/generic-ice-big-boss)
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The is the most "Grant Kirkhope" thing I could possibly make out of this melody. All the trumpets and horns, the strings playing arpeggios, the type of chords, the extra chord section(s), the really high up trumpets near the end, etc. It's so blatant it's hilarious.
Generic East? (Main): MID (https://www.dropbox.com/s/1mjoc2fgjox573o/Generic%20East.mid?dl=1) WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/generic-east-main)
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A new melody! I tried for a slightly generic "Eastern" style, but I really don't know where it went from there. I'm quite proud of the WAV file, although the mixing is quite different from the usual.
Generic East? (Map): MID (https://www.dropbox.com/s/hqxlu5ob6w0dn69/Generic%20East%20%28Map%29.mid?dl=1) WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/generic-east-map)
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Kind of like an overworld map for the Generic East world or something.
Generic East? (Big Boss): MID (https://www.dropbox.com/s/v6uqzqb7jn7rot2/Generic%20East%20%28Big%20Boss%29.mid?dl=1) PC98 (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/generic-east-big-boss-pc98-version)
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Lol 2hu. I feel like if you want to compose a Touhou-esque song, you need to think of a character/scenario for it to go with. I kinda made something on the spot, that I won't say. Although this is somewhat Touhou-inspired, I still kept a fair amount of my own style in there. It's still my work lol. "PC98" is a SoundCloud upload using the PC98 Soundfont instead of whatever I'm going to use.
Generic East? (Mid-Boss): MID (https://www.dropbox.com/s/k63h0imfzaecsnq/Generic%20East%20%28Mid-Boss%29.mid?dl=1)
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I had no reason nor want to make this when I did, but it just... happened. The key signature change from C#m to Dm near the end is a bit iffy, but besides that I think it's alright. It barely even counts as "Generic East" though, besides the small section with somewhat noticeable nods to the main theme.
Generic Spooky (Main): MID (https://www.dropbox.com/s/5u2zboq7i6tidmk/Generic%20Spooky%20%28Main%29.mid?dl=1) MID 2 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/n932lzg7gaqgrat/Generic%20Spooky%20%28Main%29%20Instrumental.mid?dl=1)
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Not much to say about this one, except that the 2nd MIDI is SO MUCH BETTER. It has the full instruments, and it really does a lot to the song. Please compare both if you choose to listen.
Generic Spooky (Challenge): MID (https://www.dropbox.com/s/plznhezhde14qqt/Generic%20Spooky%20%28Challenge%29.mid?dl=1)
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This motif is surprisingly annoying to work with, so I decided to be messy with the bassline. First time I'm done something in this style, and I think it's alright, but not exactly great. Maybe a full mix might do it some justice.
Generic Spooky (Map 1) WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/generic-spooky-map)
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Spoopy. The theremin was fun to work with.
Generic Spooky (Map 2) WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/generic-spooky-map-2)
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Literally just (Map 1) but with electronic drums. Probably for when you've entered the mansion (which is something I should probably mention whenever I make more music for that.
Generic Ocean (Beach): MID (https://www.dropbox.com/s/6cwg4njrs6l2iz2/Generic%20Ocean%20%28Beach%29.mid?dl=1) WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/generic-ocean-beach)
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There's a story behind this one actually. My friends and I were doing some creativity thing featuring various themes. The theme was "Ocean", and I made this. In doing that, this is the first song I've used a proper soundfont for. Sadly it just sounds like Treasure Trove Cove from Banjo-Kazooie. Great.
Generic Ocean (Sailing the Seas): MID (https://www.dropbox.com/s/cvyrd34pmdj2q4y/Generic%20Ocean%20%28Sailing%20the%20Seas%29.mid?dl=1)
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Just a fun 12/8 (or something) song. It's supposed to make you feel like you're traveling across an ocean (duh), but it's a bit short. Just something I threw together that sounded nice.
Generic Ocean (Mid-Boss): MID (https://www.dropbox.com/s/i8e2u9n0tkfm82u/Generic%20Ocean%20%28Mid-Boss%29.mid?dl=1) WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/generic-ocean-mid-boss)
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The first minor-key variant of this motif, and I quite like how it turned out. That reference I put in there wasn't really intentional at first. I just had a flow going. I can imagine a fight against hoards of pirates or something.
Generic Ocean (Town): MID (https://www.dropbox.com/s/gaow8tg3xo27qdo/Generic%20Ocean%20%28Town%29.mid?dl=1) WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/generic-ocean-town)
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I tried to picture an old-timey town place. I even asked my friends to check if I got the atmosphere. They said "yeah". There's probably a pub in this town somewhere.
Generic Ocean (Map 1): WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/generic-ocean-map-1)
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The overworld/map theme for the Generic Ocean world. This one plays on-land (first half (probably)).
Generic Ocean (Map 2): WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/generic-ocean-map-2)
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The overworld/map theme for the Generic Ocean world. This one plays over-water (second half (probably)). Because this one's quite different from (Map 1), there'll probably be a full transition (with fade-out), as opposed to an immediate switch or blending between the songs (like in Banjo Kazooie).
Generic Title Screen (1):
MID WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/title-screen-1)
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The first time I've shown off the main theme to everyone. I feel like this theme works perfectly as the "generic main theme", and it makes me really happy. I composed the original melody 2 months prior to posting it here.
Generic Grass (Main): MID (https://www.dropbox.com/s/pqvqw9gju021iie/Generic%20Grass%20%28Main%29.mid?dl=1) WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/generic-grass-main) CHIP (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/generic-grass-main-chiptune-version)
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This sounds nice with a good piano soundfont. I can easily imagine this as the first level theme (excluding the obligatory tutorial level of course).
Creating the full instrumental was quite refreshing, because of how much later I did it, and how much I've improved since.
My use of chiptune throughout this soundtrack will really give off the "retro-inspired" vibes which... I kinda really don't want lol. I just like chiptune tbh.
Generic Grass (Main 3): WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/generic-grass-main-3)
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Shockingly, Main 3 was made before Main 2. There's no proper reason why. I tried to make this sound a bit like Yoshi's New Island, but I don't know if I went overboard or not.
Generic Grass (Race): MID (https://www.dropbox.com/s/csoncx5dhhio4fl/Generic%20Grass%20%28Race%29.mid?dl=1) WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/generic-grass-race)
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I've always wanted to make a song like this. It just seemed to match the style of the Generic Grass motif well.
Generic Lava (Castle Entrance): WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/generic-lava-castle-entrance)
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This song would probably only work in an autoscrolling or scripted stage. I had a lot of fun messing around with instrument combinations, and I was able to figure out things that work really well. If the sound is muddled, then "whoops".
Generic Space (Unknown Section): WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/generic-space-unknown-section)
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Basically the most generic thing I could possibly make that isn't simplistic. It has no place in the metaphorical game, but I made it to show off the "Generic Space" motif.
Generic Desert (Main):
MID WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/generic-desert-main)
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This is really chill. A decent chunk of elements from this don't really let it feel like a desert theme at all, and those parts could be almost completely confused with a rainforest aesthetic. Hopefully the minor key feel keeps the rest the way I'd prefer it.
Battle or Something: MID (https://www.dropbox.com/s/jpkdnw19p4qfg4y/Battle%20or%20Something.mid?dl=1)
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This originally started off being called "A VERY Different Style", for good reason. It is a very different style. I'm not sure what kind of style it is, but I just randomly threw something together and got lucky.
Minor Key Dance: MID (https://www.dropbox.com/s/1qhpj22ktznyvbg/Minor%20Key%20Dance.mid?dl=1)
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I'm actually rather proud of this one, but I feel like it bears too much resemblance to other songs I've heard. I don't remember which ones, but it just sounds familiar. I came up with the title about 2 minutes ago, so don't judge it.
Flight of Freedom ~ Mystic Space: MID (https://www.dropbox.com/s/isb7mo1epy8gcbb/Another%20Random%20Battle%20Theme.mid?dl=1) MP3 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/relr0urggnmafa0/Flight%20of%20Freedom%20~%20Mystic%20Space.mp3?dl=1)
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I cannot think of a good name for the life of me. Also A Minor is a really convenient key signature (of course, that's only the first part). I don't know where I was going with this one, because it starts of like a space-shooter-type-thing, then the chorus hits, which sounds quite different. Extremely happy with how it turned out (for the most part).
Note: The original name was "Another Random Battle Theme".
Mountain Motif: MID (https://www.dropbox.com/s/w99v1se739tty2g/Mountain%20Motif.mid?dl=1)
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Again with the terrible names. This is a pretty simple tune, except for the random major key section at the end, and the transition is a bit iffy. I'm never good with transitions.
Spooky Manor Ballroom: WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/spooky-manor-ballroom)
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I was told to make something creative about "dance", and I sorta screwed up. The song is fine, but it definitely wasn't what I was going for.
Fire Stage (Unused): WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/fire-stage-unused)
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First time using FamiTracker. Don't expect greatness.
Beach Theme: WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/beach-theme)
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I got curious whether or not I could make beach-like songs. I originally struggled with instrument choice, but then I decided on the tenor saxophone and everything else was smooth sailing. I think I can make a beach theme. When it comes to the actual notes, I probably picked F major because of Shy Guy Beach, but then it goes somewhere else in Bb, which isn't really inspired by anything.
City Central: WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/city-central)
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After a long hiatus, this thing suddenly appears, and it's very different from my past works in terms of quality. Like, the mixing actually sounds a little bit legit, and it's at this point where I know how synths work. Threw in some bongos and stuff because bongos make everything sound better I felt like it'd make it more unique.
Rainforest - Jazz Overworld ("CD" Arrange Ver.): WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/rainforest-jazz-overworld-cd-arrange-ver)
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My work for the composition elective I did in high school. It's an extended remix of an unfinished piece I had lying around intended for a game my friends and I would jokingly make, obviously within a rainforest area, though that version would sound different to this (I just wrote this to show off some jazz skills lol, though I probably overdid the drums a bit).
Wow, these are really good! It has a lot of Kirby, Pokemon, and Shovel Knight vibes to them (the original compositions). Although these are obviously not possible to play (except the last one and maybe the first one) I'd like to ask for the finale files as well as the midi files.
I usually don't intend on making these playable. The only one that is would probably be "Minor Key Dance" (as you suggested), but "Generic Boss Battle" is definitely not playable.
Also these were all made on Musescore, so what I'm giving you is almost completely unedited XML imports.
Original Compositions:
- Generic Boss Battle: MUS (https://www.dropbox.com/s/sfgz303oelhnjol/Generic%20Boss%20Battle.mus?dl=1)
- Generic Overworld 2 (Race): MUS (https://www.dropbox.com/s/pklu6et522pnlba/Generic%20Overworld%202%20%28Race%29.mus?dl=1)
- Generic Overworld 3 (Race): MUS (https://www.dropbox.com/s/lcr0yt238gawpc2/Generic%20Overworld%203%20%28Race%29.mus?dl=1)
- Battle or Something: MUS (https://www.dropbox.com/s/k463a11jnbv1p7l/Battle%20or%20Something.mus?dl=1)
- Minor key Dance: MUS (https://www.dropbox.com/s/mxiz507lnso5k7d/Minor%20Key%20Dance.mus?dl=1)
What's with the "High Quality Video Game Arrangements?"
Because the arrangements are too high quality for the site. I don't think they can accept them. (Also I will add more whenever I feel like messing around or if I have a really good idea)
Quote from: WaluigiTime64 on May 28, 2016, 03:17:04 PMBecause the arrangements are too high quality for the site.
::)
Your use of the emoji is confusing me.
Quote from: Olimar12345 on May 28, 2016, 03:32:24 PM::)
Hey, don't hate on the arrangements. He only uploads high-quality video game arrangements.
I gotchu bro
Who's hating?
Nobody.
Exactly~
Quote from: WaluigiTime64 on May 28, 2016, 03:01:05 PMAlso these were all made on Musescore, so what I'm giving you is almost completely unedited XML imports.
Well, these unedited XML imports are far better than my manually-made sheet music (probably because I don't have the full version of Finale).
MuseScore lets you do a lot more than what Finale NotePad is capable of. They still look pretty bad visually though.
I would use musescore to make my sheet music if my laptop would just stinking open it.
What's the problem exactly? Is it because of the laptop you're using? (MuseScore is a much better alternative to Finale NotePad, even if it is missing some things, so I think you should try to get it working)
Double-post because new composition (~ish):
Original Compositions:
- Generic Overworld 3: MID (https://www.dropbox.com/s/uu5d9edntpqgvjy/Generic%20Overworld%203.mid?dl=1)
Read the comment on the main post.
Quote from: WaluigiTime64 on May 30, 2016, 03:25:26 AMWhat's the problem exactly? Is it because of the laptop you're using? (MuseScore is a much better alternative to Finale NotePad, even if it is missing some things, so I think you should try to get it working)
My laptop won't open it. It just simply doesn't open it.
Can you elaborate on that point or is there nothing else to say? There's probably a reason for this.
I wish I knew why, but I don't. My laptop just won't open it.
Did you try opening it?
Quote from: cashwarrior1 on May 30, 2016, 10:40:53 AMI wish I knew why, but I don't. My laptop just won't open it.
Quote from: Olimar12345 on May 30, 2016, 03:06:35 PMDid you try opening it?
(https://www.ninsheetmusic.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F25.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_ma5g8eiMTx1rg6mhdo1_500.jpg&hash=61799f658d9b1bd2f1fee9cf7331d1c43e8a2862)
Quote from: Olimar12345 on May 30, 2016, 03:06:35 PMDid you try opening it?
Yeah, like 5 times over spread out times (like I just happen to click on it one day and it doesn't work)
New: More Generic Overworld 3 (View main post for link and details)
I did a lot of renaming, and I also added a new melody set! "Generic East", a set that attempts to be somewhat "Eastern" styled. (It's kinda does what whatever it wants, though)
I also messed around with instruments (just basic stuff), so now "Generic Ice (Race)" has a new variant.
Well, I originally liked the "ice" section of songs, but now "east" is my favorite. Good job!
Yeah, I had some fun composing that melody. No accidentals in the main one though. Whatever, I can't change it now.
Also you can see why I renamed them. It's just easier to talk about.
Lol, it is easier to talk about. Do you make these with the mind set of it fitting in a video game?
I almost always compose with that mind set. It's just easier, because I'm more used to video game music than any other kind of music.
Yeah, I'm the same. I usually do it so I can figure out what to name the song.
I also do it because I need to know what kind of song I'm trying to make, otherwise it goes nowhere.
Oh, that's interesting. Well, the ones you do make are really good so far. (must've gone well, I assume?)
Yeah, I don't think I'll ever post compositions that didn't go smoothly.
"Generic Sky-Factory" has now been added to the collection, under "Generic Sky".
"Generic Sky (Race)" has now been given an instrumental version (or whatever you want to call it), and "Generic Sky-Factory" now has a map theme: "Generic Sky (Map 2)".
Just some more of my garbage:
- Generic Ice (Challenge)
- Generic Sky (Town)
I like sky town, it's pretty groovy.
Yeah, I remember making that one a while ago. I was quite surprised with the result.
This one was long overdue. "Generic Sky (Main)" is now on the thread. My longest piece by far.
Been a while since I've created something new.
Original Composition:
- Another Random Battle Theme: MID (https://www.dropbox.com/s/isb7mo1epy8gcbb/Another%20Random%20Battle%20Theme.mid?dl=1)
I can't think of names.
This is a completely original song, and has no affiliation with the "Generic" series. It's a strange space-shooter thing, except for the chorus. I don't know what kind of environment it would play in.
Quote from: WaluigiTime64 on July 09, 2016, 03:30:54 AMIt's a strange space-shooter thing, except for the chorus. I don't know what kind of environment it would play in.
Yeah, it does sound like a space-shooter, until the chorus. The chorus sounds like an RPG which makes me think that it'd fit in like a space RPG where it's like a tactical RPG where your characters are ships and when the enemies attack, it becomes a shooter game. (Completely original idea! Yeah)
Actually that sounds pretty cool.
Still can't think of that name though.
I'm not good with names either..
Quote from: WaluigiTime64 on July 09, 2016, 03:30:54 AMBeen a while since I've created something new.
Original Composition:
- Another Random Battle Theme: MID (https://www.dropbox.com/s/isb7mo1epy8gcbb/Another%20Random%20Battle%20Theme.mid?dl=1)
I can't think of names.
This is a completely original song, and has no affiliation with the "Generic" series. It's a strange space-shooter thing, except for the chorus. I don't know what kind of environment it would play in.
Other than the repeated-note beginning, this one reminds me of Touhou music...or piano transcriptions of it, at least.
Quote from: WaluigiTime64 on May 28, 2016, 03:01:05 PMOriginal Compositions:
- Generic Boss Battle: MUS (https://www.dropbox.com/s/sfgz303oelhnjol/Generic%20Boss%20Battle.mus?dl=1)
This older song reminds me more of Pokemon battle music. Perhaps it's the first several bars' use of a C minor(-like) key, Phrygian-scale notes, parallel 4ths, and a strong walking bass. (Dang, there are a lot of Pokemon songs in C minor(-like keys)...)
Quote from: Dekkadeci on July 09, 2016, 03:16:50 PMOther than the repeated-note beginning, this one reminds me of Touhou music...or piano transcriptions of it, at least.
Oh no it's rubbing off on meIt's likely the chorus, because of the chord progression. That progression is very common in Touhou songs, as well as plenty of other soundtracks. It's so easy to use and manipulate. This song actually reminds me of a song from Bomberman 64 for some reason. Strange.
Quote from: Dekkadeci on July 09, 2016, 03:16:50 PMThis older song reminds me more of Pokemon battle music. Perhaps it's the first several bars' use of a C minor(-like) key, Phrygian-scale notes, parallel 4ths, and a strong walking bass. (Dang, there are a lot of Pokemon songs in C minor(-like keys)...)
Oh goodness, that old one. It still holds up, even though that was basically my first composition. I saw that intro bit as similar to Pokemon, but then it develops into other things, with some sections being like Banjo-Kazooie and other things I can't name off the top of my head.
I tried to be a bit different. Didn't happen.
Original Composition:
- Generic Spooky (Main): MID (https://www.dropbox.com/s/5u2zboq7i6tidmk/Generic%20Spooky%20%28Main%29.mid?dl=1) MID 2 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/n932lzg7gaqgrat/Generic%20Spooky%20%28Main%29%20Instrumental.mid?dl=1)
I'd suggest comparing both versions. There's a BIG difference between Solo Piano and Full Instrumentation.
Stuff:
Original Composition:
- Generic Ice (Big Boss): MID MID 2 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/rdedxr76n1ruevt/Generic%20Ice%20%28Big%20Boss%29%20Instrumental.mid?dl=1)
Literally never even bothered making a piano version.
This is the most "Grant Kirkhope" thing I'll make, seriously. Now I'm going to try as hard as I can to make something that doesn't feel like anything I've heard before.
It's been a while.
Original Composition:
- Generic Sky (Big Boss) Instrumental: MID 2 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/ok2nlnhgq6eltlu/Generic%20Sky%20%28Big%20Boss%29%20Instrumental.mid?dl=1)
I realised that this song really needed one. Also I increased the tempo by quite a bit (from 170/180 to 210). I tried my hardest to put an interesting drum-line in there, because I'm absolutely terrible and uncreative with those.
Wow, that was actually really good! I like this one! ;)
Yeah, I'd probably say that's one of my absolute best compositions. I want to start actually using FL Studio to make them sound better than the plain midis that they are, and this will probably be one of the first ones.
Been a while.
Original Composition:
- Mountain Motif: MID (https://www.dropbox.com/s/w99v1se739tty2g/Mountain%20Motif.mid?dl=1)
- Generic East (Big Boss): MID (https://www.dropbox.com/s/v6uqzqb7jn7rot2/Generic%20East%20%28Big%20Boss%29.mid?dl=1)
I'd recommend listening in that order.
I really like Generic East's music in general. I don't really know what Touhou is, but I seem to really like that style! Nice!
Quote from: cashwarrior1 on September 11, 2016, 05:12:50 PMI don't really know what Touhou is, but I seem to really like that style! Nice!
A (difficult) Japanese shoot 'em up series (with really good music).
Quote from: cashwarrior1 on September 11, 2016, 05:12:50 PMI really like Generic East's music in general.
Yeah, I want to make more songs for it, but it's a lot less malleable than the other ones.
Well, in the big boss version, you've introduced some new melodies that could show up in other songs. For example, the opening of the big boss could be the song for the race theme or something similar to that.
Seems interesting. I might give it a shot actually! ...at some point.
I was quite surprised with how the unique melodies turned out while I was composing that. Well, I was surprised with the whole thing really. It's rare that I get the creative flow while in front of MuseScore.
Ah well, I'll see how the next composition goes.
I'm curious, quite obviously these songs are being made with a video game in mind, and I wanna know if you have any idea of what it'd be like?
Yeah, it's not hard to tell. What kind of game though? I don't know. Seems fitting for a platformer(?) with other elements. Considering everything's called "generic", maybe it can just be the most generic yet un-generic game possible.
Of course, making a game requires programming knowledge, which I don't have much of currently.
Also, it took me that long to notice the typo in the topic name. Whoops.
Well, making a game and having an idea are two different things (at least to me), having an idea for a game allows you to make things for it without actually making the game, this way it's easier to understand things. (This is literally how I make every single one of my songs :P)
Quote from: cashwarrior1 on September 11, 2016, 06:21:15 PMWell, making a game and having an idea are two different things (at least to me), having an idea for a game allows you to make things for it without actually making the game, this way it's easier to understand things. (This is literally how I make every single one of my songs :P)
Yeah, I consider them two different things. That basically explains all unfinished projects.
I don't know if this will actually be a game (I doubt it), but I have that idea in my head, and that lets me compose these songs.
I kinda want an opinion on this.
I actually made something with a sound font, and now I have a 96000hz, 256kb/s, 5 minute .WAV file. Should I upload that, or a smaller, lower quality version? I don't want it to be posted on YouTube for multiple reasons I won't go over, so that isn't an option.
Well, I answered my own question with SoundCloud.
Original Composition:
- Generic Ocean (Beach): MID (https://www.dropbox.com/s/6cwg4njrs6l2iz2/Generic%20Ocean%20%28Beach%29.mid?dl=1) WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/generic-ocean-beach)
It's basically Treasure Trove Cove but not really. The WAV was made using a program called LMMS, because it's free.
Thing to note: Whenever I have "WAV" as a link, it means it links to SoundCloud, not to a download link.
Oh geez, I heard the xylophone at the beginning and immediately thought you took it straight out of Banjo-Kazooie.
Quote from: Dudeman on September 16, 2016, 10:46:07 PMOh geez, I heard the marimba at the beginning and immediately thought you took it straight out of Banjo-Kazooie.
ftfy
I don't know man, the moment I finished composing it I just thought "Oh crap, it's just like a Banjo-Kazooie song, damn it.". I tried for something original, don't know what happened.
Ah, marimba. I knew it wasn't a xylophone but the name of the instrument just kept escaping me.
Just something to negate the stress I'm feeling right now:
Original Composition:
- Generic Ocean (Sailing the Seas): MID (https://www.dropbox.com/s/cvyrd34pmdj2q4y/Generic%20Ocean%20%28Sailing%20the%20Seas%29.mid?dl=1)
A fun little 12/8 song. Well, "12/8" is just how I notated it. It should probably be 12/16, because 12/8 puts it at 250BPM.
It feels too short, but I don't care much about that right now. I'm busy dealing with other things, such as preventing myself from playing "Crystal Caves (Race)" at 220BPM (which kills my hands in the process).
I like this one! It's like a dance! :D
The beauty of 12/8.
Original Composition
- Generic Ocean (Mid-Boss): MID (https://www.dropbox.com/s/i8e2u9n0tkfm82u/Generic%20Ocean%20%28Mid-Boss%29.mid?dl=1)
A quick one before I go to my piano exam. I feel like one of those sections is going to be different almost every time it appears in the Generic Ocean set.
Another SoundCloud thingy:
Original Composition:
- Generic Ocean (Mid-Boss): WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/generic-ocean-mid-boss)
Panning sound is hard when you're slightly deaf in one ear.
I'll probably go back on this at a later date, because this is about as good as I can get it right now.
Love this :) I can definitely see it as a battle theme in a nintendo game. Keep it up, dude. I have the same panning problem as my right ear is naff XD
Quote from: AmpharosAndy on October 03, 2016, 11:20:47 AMLove this :) I can definitely see it as a battle theme in a nintendo game. Keep it up, dude. I have the same panning problem as my right ear is naff XD
Hey, thanks! I don't imagine it necessarily in a Nintendo game (I need a higher quality sound font for that lol), but I tried to make it sound like
some kind of decent sounding battle theme.
Anyway:
Original Composition: - Generic Title Screen (1): WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/title-screen-1)
I feel like this it the most generic "main theme" I could possibly make. I feel like it just works so well. I composed the main theme about 2 months ago, but I haven't shown it until now. This variation - (1) - is mostly just me messing around with a chiptune sound font.
For the entirety of yesterday, I really wanted to compose something, but I couldn't get in the mindset of it. This morning I just threw something together and it turned out better than expected.
Original Composition:
- Generic East? (Mid-Boss): MID (https://www.dropbox.com/s/k63h0imfzaecsnq/Generic%20East%20%28Mid-Boss%29.mid?dl=1)
Back to good ol' MIDIs. This song hardly counts as "Generic East", because that melody only plays very briefly. The rest of the song is entirely different.
I almost forgot to bump this (I had the OP updated the whole day):
Original Composition:
- Generic Ice (Big Boss): WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/generic-ice-big-boss)
I tried lol.
If someone told me your generic title screen was from a real game, not only would I believe them but I'd want to arrange it as well. You've got some talent dood
Quote from: FireArrow on October 18, 2016, 04:20:14 PMIf someone told me your generic title screen was from a real game, not only would I believe them but I'd want to arrange it as well. You've got some talent dood
That's what I aim to achieve. Thank you.
Original Composition: - Spooky Manor Ballroom: WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/spooky-manor-ballroom)
I was originally trying to make some mock-classical piano piece or something, but eventually I said "SCREW IT. I'M MAKING SOMETHING EASIER.", so I made this instead. Incidentally it's October, meaning that the "Spooky Manor" atmosphere is very appropriate.
Just a fun one:
Original Composition:
- Generic Grass (Main): MID (https://www.dropbox.com/s/pqvqw9gju021iie/Generic%20Grass%20%28Main%29.mid?dl=1)
Some nice F Major swing (of course it changes key signature, it just starts in F). I tried to be a bit more creative with this one, and I think it turned out pretty well.
I would kinda like some insight on this one:
Original Composition:
- Generic Sky (Town): WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/generic-sky-town)
I tried for a mix between chiptune and other instruments, but I don't know how well it works on other speakers.
Order up:
Original Composition:
- Generic Lava (Castle Entrance): WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/generic-lava-castle-entrance)
I had quite a bit of fun making this, mainly figuring out instrument combinations. I guessed that piano and chiptune would work out fine, but I didn't expect piano and celeste to go as well as it did.
Also a hint as to what's coming next: I made an arrangement of one of my first compositions.
This isn't what I intended to post, but I just forgot about the other one:
Original Composition:
- Flight of Freedom ~ Mystic Space: MP3 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/relr0urggnmafa0/Flight%20of%20Freedom%20~%20Mystic%20Space.mp3?dl=1)
I'll explain the MP3 first. I tried to make it loop, but I couldn't without the audio being compressed, which annoyed me a lot, so I stopped bothering. I didn't want to post an unlooped song onto Soundcloud, so I decided to leave it as a downloadable MP3.
I don't think I could've made a cheesier title. It's "Another Random Battle Theme", except revamped. Now some parts sound so Touhou-esque it's hilarious, though I did put some synth instruments not used in Touhou songs, but that's because I wanted those sections to have a different feel. I also managed to get good reverb, which is a plus I guess. I spent the whole day working on this, so I hope it wasn't for nothing.
EDIT: I added a fade-out, so it no longer randomly cuts. Progress (~ish).
Good stuff! I can really imagine flight of freedom as an intense battle theme in something like a sonic game. The jump at 1:32 is a bit too bizarre so maybe you could try a smoother transition like using a quick Dm chord to soften it? My only other issue is the drum at the start that reminds me of a typewriter, which is a tad overpowering in the mix.
Quote from: AmpharosAndy on November 13, 2016, 06:02:43 AMGood stuff! I can really imagine flight of freedom as an intense battle theme in something like a sonic game.
Thanks!
Quote from: AmpharosAndy on November 13, 2016, 06:02:43 AMThe jump at 1:32 is a bit too bizarre so maybe you could try a smoother transition like using a quick Dm chord to soften it?
Wait, on the first or second beat?
Quote from: AmpharosAndy on November 13, 2016, 06:02:43 AMMy only other issue is the drum at the start that reminds me of a typewriter, which is a tad overpowering in the mix.
Yeah, I'll lower the volume on that.
It's the sudden change in key and accompaniment, which are very unexpected. I think with a bit more of a bridge between the two sections, it'd flow a bit more smoothly. You need to prepare the E natural at the start of the new melody because it was flattened in the Gm chord before. Other than that, it's spot on, dood :D
I was working on fixing that up, but I got distracted. I'll get it done as soon as I can. First:
Original Composition:
- Generic Grass (Main 3): WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/generic-grass-main-3)
Back to Soundcloud, because I actually looped it. The reason I did "Main 3" before "Main 2" is because I have other ideas for "Main 2", and this doesn't match any of them. I tried to make the Generic Grass motif still sound nice out of swing, except I could really only do it in this style, otherwise it wouldn't give the feel I wanted. It might be bit too simplistic, but that's fine for what the song is supposed to be. Also don't expect me to use accordions/bandoneons often.
Sadly that other composition has moved down significantly in my terribly-arranged priority list:
Original Composition:
- Generic Ice (Race): WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/generic-ice-race)
I've always wanted to make a full mix of this, but I could never get down the feel I wanted until now. It's a mix of light, cheery, heavy and above all else, panicky. This was hard to pull off. I think my instrument choice was better than it usually is, even if it isn't too much different from the usual.
Woah! That one is fantastic! I can't think of much to criticise.... I think you've got the balance just right mix-wise and it's generally just really nice. Good stuffs!
Thanks, though I thought it needed a bass-boost that I was too lazy to add.
I've also wanted to do this one for a long time:
Original Compositions:
- Generic East (Main): WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/generic-east-main)
I feel like my standards are getting too high for what I can manage. This is probably one of my best works (I think?), because at this stage my instrument choice has improved a lot (I think?). A lot more percussion in this song than usual, but it might be considered invasive. Personally I think it's fine, as it's a different style of mixing which isn't bad, but not necessarily better.
I really like this one and it does sound pretty Asian to me. For future reference, when doing Asian stuff, use pentatonic scales and base your chords on those notes. For example when your bass part rises a semitone in the first bit from F sharp to G it doesn't fit with distinctive Asian scales so it doesn't sound like it too much. These are just petty things, though. It's very good on the whole :)
Quote from: AmpharosAndy on December 02, 2016, 07:43:22 AMFor future reference, when doing Asian stuff, use pentatonic scales and base your chords on those notes. For example when your bass part rises a semitone in the first bit from F sharp to G it doesn't fit with distinctive Asian scales so it doesn't sound like it too much.
For the record, I composed the original song ages ago, and I felt like if I did anything to the bassline for this variant, it would sound too far off the original. It would be easy to make a variant which does follow the scale though. I might give it a shot at some point.
Quote from: AmpharosAndy on December 02, 2016, 07:43:22 AMThese are just petty things, though.
Nah, not really. Accuracy is at least somewhat important.
Quote from: AmpharosAndy on December 02, 2016, 07:43:22 AMIt's very good on the whole :)
Thanks!
I'm sorry I've never posted here, but it's so much fun to listen to all of your pieces. I like how you've categorized them, and it's fun to imagine what sort of game your compositions may accompany. They're excellent stylistically, and they are definitely improving the more you create.
Keep composing and I'll keep enjoying!
Quote from: Oronoco on December 02, 2016, 08:35:08 PMI'm sorry I've never posted here, but it's so much fun to listen to all of your pieces. I like how you've categorized them, and it's fun to imagine what sort of game your compositions may accompany. They're excellent stylistically, and they are definitely improving the more you create.
Keep composing and I'll keep enjoying!
Oh wow. Thank you so much! I really appreciate it when I see improvement becoming noticeable.
I'll be doing this for a long time, so hopefully that will help with the improvement.
Yet another one I've always wanted to mix:
Original Compositions:
- Generic Ice (Main): WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/generic-ice-main)
I tried to mix N64 instruments with higher quality instruments in a way that didn't seem awkward. I hope that worked. I think this is my most "full"-sounding mix, next to Generic Ice (Race).
Also for some reason I was too stupid to figure out how to link automations to controls until this mix. Good going, me. At least I got to do a cool thing with the strings in the C section.
I got bored and lazy:
Original Compositions:
Generic East (Big Boss) (PC98 Version): WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/generic-east-big-boss-pc98-version)
I thought this would be fun, and I couldn't be bothered to do anything bigger. I haven't been doing much music stuff recently. I'm doing other things, but I'll try to do music things more often.
I don't know how you see this "game" in your head, but here's how I'm viewing it right now. It seems like each world has its own crisis/problem that you have to do to save the town. The crisis is caused by a main threat, but you have yet to figure out who/what it is. The first world would be Generic Grass, then I see you have a choice between several worlds (Generic Ice, Generic Sky, Generic Spooky, Generic Ocean). Once you solve all these problems, you learn about the main enemy and you hear about something going on at Generic East and you try to get there before it starts (because Generic East seems important :P). After a big event in Generic East, their would either be more new areas to go to or, something happened and you have to go searching for something important in the other worlds you've already visited. After doing that, you would then find out about the main lair in Generic Lava and you decide to take a raid onto it. But first, you must travel through some barren land (Generic West?). Once you reach the Castle, you then raid it with the help of some characters you met along the way.
That's literally what I thought of after listening to Generic Lava's Castle Entrance, so enjoy my thoughts.
Spoiler
Also, I came back just to listen to your music. ;D
That's quite the analysis you've got there. Right now the ideas are a mess, so any analysis now would probably be inaccurate. I can't say how much of what you said is true, because nothing is properly laid out yet.
The significance of Generic East is confirmed though.
The "characters you met long the way" part was an idea I stopped liking after I composed the piece.
Generic Grass is very obviously the first one.
As I make more, it'll probably become easier to piece together what I have in mind. (an OST order would help quite a bit)
I have a question. For the Generic Sky Map, what instruments do you think it would have if it were an instrumental. I have time on my hands like nobody's business, so I kinda want to make an instrumental of it, if you're ok with it.
Fun Fact: I actually already made an instrumental version of it, but I've yet to post it. Oops.
It was a Yoshi's Island-style theme, where it adds more instruments as you beat levels.
1: Flute (melody), Trombone (bass).
2: + Acoustic Guitar (accompaniment chords).
3: + Piano (backing chords (low)).
4: + Strings (backing chords (high)).
5: + Tubular Bells (accompaniment).
6: + Trumpets (accompaniment).
Something like that. Too bad I can't actually post it here right now.
Here, I made Generic Sky (Map) using the instruments you suggested and in the style you wanted. Of course it's probably different than the way you had planned it. The mp3 has better quality.
Midi:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/pf3522tkwjkb784/Generic%20Sky%20%28Map%29%20%28Instrumental%202%29.mid?dl=0
Mp3:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9c66nz6nkv9qnz7/Generic%20Sky%20%28Map%29%20%28Instrumental%202%29.mp3?dl=0
What instruments do you think for Generic Sky (Town)?
Quote from: ThatHiddenCharacter on January 04, 2017, 01:05:38 PMHere, I made Generic Sky (Map) using the instruments you suggested and in the style you wanted. Of course it's probably different than the way you had planned it. The mp3 has better quality.
This sounds pretty neat! I'm not too concerned about how it's different to what I had in mind. I am concerned, however, with how the flute gets drowned out by everything else, despite being the melody. Nice work though!
Quote from: ThatHiddenCharacter on January 04, 2017, 01:05:38 PMWhat instruments do you think for Generic Sky (Town)?
Umm... (https://m.soundcloud.com/user-574802436/generic-sky-town)
It's been a while:
Original Compositions:
- Generic Grass (Race): WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/generic-grass-race)
I'm using a different reverberator this time around, and I think it's much better. More complicated to use, but better reverb.
This is a non-standard "Race" song, considering it starts at about 140BPM, but increases at certain points. I love this style of music and I really wanted to make one like it, so here we go.
What kind of race are we thinking? I've got a mariokart style in my head, in which case the original section could do well with being as fast as the next tempo. It seems that I like the piece more as it gets faster so bumping it all up a notch might be something?
EDIT: 'Tis really good, though. I do like it ;)
Quote from: AmpharosAndy on February 03, 2017, 03:55:45 AMWhat kind of race are we thinking? I've got a mariokart style in my head, in which case the original section could do well with being as fast as the next tempo.
To be honest, I have this idea of a rhythm game happening while these themes play, this one going at a somewhat leisurely stroll. It's the first one, so I imagine it would be the tutorial for all of the rhythm sections later.
Quote from: AmpharosAndy on February 03, 2017, 03:55:45 AMIt seems that I like the piece more as it gets faster so bumping it all up a notch might be something?
I like it at that point too, which is intentional, but I feel like it would get too fast if the whole thing was sped up.
Quote from: AmpharosAndy on February 03, 2017, 03:55:45 AM'Tis really good, though. I do like it ;)
Thanks!
Quote from: WaluigiTime64 on February 03, 2017, 04:12:16 AMTo be honest, I have this idea of a rhythm game happening while these themes play, this one going at a somewhat leisurely stroll. It's the first one, so I imagine it would be the tutorial for all of the rhythm sections later.
In which case you've nailed it!
Quote from: AmpharosAndy on February 03, 2017, 07:39:02 AMIn which case you've nailed it!
Thanks! I always like to have confirmation from other people that I managed to achieve good atmosphere, like in this next one:
Original Compositions: - Generic Ocean (Town): WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/generic-ocean-town)
I got some of my friends to judge the atmosphere. They said it was alright.
Don't judge the kazoos though.
And now, for something completely different:
Original Compositions:
- Generic Spooky (Challenge): MID (https://www.dropbox.com/s/plznhezhde14qqt/Generic%20Spooky%20%28Challenge%29.mid?dl=1)
- Generic Ocean (Town): MID (https://www.dropbox.com/s/gaow8tg3xo27qdo/Generic%20Ocean%20%28Town%29.mid?dl=1)
- Generic Grass (Race): MID (https://www.dropbox.com/s/csoncx5dhhio4fl/Generic%20Grass%20%28Race%29.mid?dl=1)
I've never tried something of this style before. I think it's okay, but not much more. I'll eventually create a full mix for this, and that might improve it.
Also the other two MIDIs are here by request.
You know, the part of Generic Ocean (Beach) where the Bass Clef is playing arpeggios really reminds me of Super Paper Mario. I know some people have said the song sounds like Banjo-Kazooie (which I've never played) and I agree with that, but that one section just really makes me feel like I'm playing Super Paper Mario.
This completely irrelevant post has been brought to you by Prete Industries, a company ThatHiddenCharacter just made up based off of his friend's last name. "Hey, I'm ThatHiddenCharacter, and I approve this message."
Quote from: ThatHiddenCharacter on February 09, 2017, 04:23:01 PMYou know, the part of Generic Ocean (Beach) where the Bass Clef is playing arpeggios really reminds me of Super Paper Mario.
Quote from: ThatHiddenCharacter on February 09, 2017, 04:23:01 PMbut that one section just really makes me feel like I'm playing Super Paper Mario.
Strange, since I've never played Super Paper Mario. Although, I've heard some of its music, so I sort of get what you're saying.
Quote from: ThatHiddenCharacter on February 09, 2017, 04:23:01 PMI know some people have said the song sounds like Banjo-Kazooie (which I've never played) and I agree with that,
It's intentionally mimicking the style.
Here's a SoundCloud one:
Original Compositions: - Generic East (Map): WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/generic-east-map)
I should probably use more (unpitched) percussion in my songs. Gives a better sense of rhythm.
Quote from: WaluigiTime64 on February 10, 2017, 05:28:55 PMI should probably use more (unpitched) percussion in my songs. Gives a better sense of rhythm.
Or pitched but way off XD could be interesting!
Quote from: WaluigiTime64 on February 10, 2017, 05:28:55 PMOriginal Compositions:
- Generic East (Map): WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/generic-east-map)
I like this one a lot! Really gets a good east vibe across. Depends what you're going for but using some Asian scales for chords and harmony stuff will help with the eastern feel. Try the Yo scale (my fav).
Quote from: AmpharosAndy on February 11, 2017, 03:55:09 AMDepends what you're going for but using some Asian scales for chords and harmony stuff will help with the eastern feel. Try the Yo scale (my fav).
I might try out a few for later Generic East songs.
Two more map themes, except from the same world:
Original Compositions: - Generic Ocean (Map 1): WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/generic-ocean-map-1)
- Generic Ocean (Map 2): WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/generic-ocean-map-2)
All of these map themes are going to give off as much atmosphere as I can possibly make them. (Map 1) is a bit weird, because it mixes beach and old-timey town together, while (Map 2) might've overdone it.
I prefer map 2 for some reason.... maybe it's more map-like? Also, have you ever used a minor chord 2? I feel like that might be a waluigitime staple.
Quote from: AmpharosAndy on February 12, 2017, 03:32:05 AMAlso, have you ever used a minor chord 2? I feel like that might be a waluigitime staple.
Generic Ocean has always had that major chord 2. Only in a complete minor key arrangement would it have a minor chord 2.
Woah, it's been ages:
Original Compositions:
- Generic Space (Unknown Section): WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/generic-space-unknown-section)
This actually doesn't relate to anything. It's purely to show off the motif. Despite that, I think it's one of the most generic mixes I've ever made, which is oddly fitting. It's also very different from the rest of the songs.
Something about chiptune:
Original Compositions:
- Fire Stage (Unused): WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/fire-stage-unused)
My first FamiTracker creation. The composition was actually made a while ago for this exact purpose, but I hadn't gotten around to it until just now.
For the record, I probably won't make very many FamiTracker pieces, simply because I'd rather be somewhat unique, and I feel like there's only so much I can do with chiptune before it becomes repetitive.
Turns out I didn't get bored of it that quickly:
Original Compositions:
- Generic Grass (Main): CHIP (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/generic-grass-main-chiptune-version)
Really shows the difference in quality from when I first made a FamiTracker piece. I tried for the extremely generic "retro-inspired indie game" feel.
Woah, this is amazing! why is everyone better at making music than me?
Quote from: cashwarrior1 on May 19, 2017, 07:21:03 PMWoah, this is amazing!
:D Thank you!
Quote from: cashwarrior1 on May 19, 2017, 07:21:03 PMwhy is everyone better at making music than me?
Don't say that. Just keep doing it and you'll get somewhere. This isn't my second chiptune project, it's probably my 7th, so it didn't just come "naturally".
Quote from: cashwarrior1 on May 19, 2017, 07:21:03 PMwhy is everyone better at making music than me?
Don't feel bad, Cash; I'm pretty bad.
I love this one. It reminds me of kirby more than anything else, very bouncy, boopy and quick. Good stuff.
For some reason, in the few bars from 1:16-1:21, my ear wants the bass to chromatically descend by semitones (regardless of harmonies). Seems like it might be fun?
Quote from: AmpharosAndy on June 04, 2017, 12:14:59 PMI love this one. It reminds me of kirby more than anything else, very bouncy, boopy and quick. Good stuff.
Thanks!
Quote from: AmpharosAndy on June 04, 2017, 12:14:59 PMFor some reason, in the few bars from 1:16-1:21, my ear wants the bass to chromatically descend by semitones (regardless of harmonies). Seems like it might be fun?
I had a look at this. The problem was that it made the triangle sound a bit more prominent than it's supposed to be in that section, and it added more fast notes which altered the flow a bit. I actually agree, in that my ear also felt that some bits would've been better sliding down, but that happened.
Wow it's been a while. As in a few months "a while". Well here's another motif:
Original Compositions:
- Generic Desert (Main): WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/generic-desert-main)
I had fun making this. Probably doesn't really give the atmosphere off quite correctly in some parts but hopefully it still sounds like a desert somewhere. Really it's supposed to be more "deserted area" than "desert", but eh whatever.
This piece was composed with the idea of "How can I make transcribers/arrangers annoyed?" but I didn't change up the drums as much I should've. In a chiptune version of this I have lying around there's a section with 12/8 drums, a section with alternating 6/8 and 3/4 drums, and a section with 3/4 drums. Either way some of the rhythms in this piece should still annoy people.
Maybe I might make more stuff soon, I dunno.
I really like the rhytmic motif you've got going. Also I don't know what you're talking about, you capture the mood so well in this piece. Like, really fucking well please tell me your seccret.
My only critque is development. After the B section my ear was kind of dissapointed when you just restated the A section multiple times without changing too much. When the climactic sections came in it felt kind of weak - ending and starting on the same pitch isn't very strong, picardy third or not. Although it does give it a sort of droning, never ending journey feel if that's what you were going for. Relic Castle (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nf6thPK_IUQ) is a really good example of this.
sorry for nerding out with bad advice ;3
Quote from: FireArrow on September 27, 2017, 01:22:55 AMI really like the rhytmic motif you've got going. Also I don't know what you're talking about, you capture the mood so well in this piece. Like, really fucking well please tell me your seccret.
Ah I'm flattered... There is no secret though. I just threw stuff at a metaphorical wall XD.
Quote from: FireArrow on September 27, 2017, 01:22:55 AMMy only critque is development. After the B section my ear was kind of dissapointed when you just restated the A section multiple times without changing too much. When the climactic sections came in it felt kind of weak - ending and starting on the same pitch isn't very strong, picardy third or not. Although it does give it a sort of droning, never ending journey feel if that's what you were going for. Relic Castle (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nf6thPK_IUQ) is a really good example of this.
Yeah the development of the piece is rubbish and I noticed that as I was making it. I didn't really know what to do with the sections so I just left it to the excuse you wrote of a "droning, never ending journey", which I began to like after a while.
Quote from: FireArrow on September 27, 2017, 01:22:55 AMsorry for nerding out with bad advice ;3
Nonono I'm glad you decided to say something. Thank you.
Oh, it's been a while, but I still really enjoy your compositions! I don't have any nice critiques for you, but I think it'd be so cool to hear these in a game.
Quote from: FireArrow on September 27, 2017, 01:22:55 AMAlso I don't know what you're talking about, you capture the mood so well in this piece. Like, really fucking well please tell me your seccret.
I agree!
Quote from: Oronoco on September 29, 2017, 09:31:52 AMOh, it's been a while, but I still really enjoy your compositions! I don't have any nice critiques for you, but I think it'd be so cool to hear these in a game.
Oh thank you! Sorry I was late to reply.
Guess I was waiting for another composition but I accidentally waited too long.
Well I have another one here, except this time it's a miscellaneous one:
Original Compositions: - Beach Theme: WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/beach-theme)
I tried to make a very beach-like song. I think it works.
EDIT: I had to fix it because I managed to miss the fact that the bass wasn't synced at the last part.
What program do you use to write music?
Well actually these last two were made in FL Studio's demo. Sure I can't really open the files anymore but they sound much better than if I made them on other software (I think, anyway). Before then I'd use LMMS, but the problem was that I relied way too much on the garbage reverb options that made everything sound weird at different volumes. I could probably go back to it using the mixing methods I've been using more recently, but there's other reasons I don't want to go back.
in all honesty i should probably just pirate FL Studio because its price is ridiculous anyway
Also when it comes to "writing music" in a more literal sense, some of the parts are composed on MuseScore first.
Welp.
Original Compositions:
- Generic Spooky (Map 1): WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/generic-spooky-map)
- Generic Spooky (Map 2): WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/generic-spooky-map-2)
I know that (Map 2) is just (Map 1) with a cool beat, which is why I've posted them at the same time. Really I'm just trying to ride on the whole "Halloween" thing that I don't really care about lol. Just a way of forcing myself to be productive.
Consider me generically spooked
"Warning: this topic has not been posted in for at least 120 days."
hoo boy
Original Compositions:
- City Central: WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/city-central)
I've done a lot of things either released elsewhere or not at all, which hopefully has made a difference to the quality of my music since however long ago I used to consistently post these. Whatever the case is, it's been a while, and I want to post something new.
It's not like I spent the whole year working on this or anything. I just had a framework lying around (as I always do) and threw it around until this came out. The framework existed and had a purpose that long ago too actually, but I didn't have enough time (or the skill) to complete it. Here it is now. The theme for the city level in some silly game my friends were planning.
Also amusing related to how far back this goes is that soon after I made the frame over a year ago, I stated to be surprised about it being 1:50, like that's an incredible length or something. It repeats phrases a bunch anyway.
idk it's late and i'm tired so i'm just writing this all up without thinking lol
i only got 84% for music and i'm mildly disappointed
Original Compositions:
Rainforest - Jazz Overworld ("CD" Arrange Ver.): WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/rainforest-jazz-overworld-cd-arrange-ver)
Anyway, I got my high school results back, meaning it's time to post what I made for the composition elective. I had to rush this, the manuscript, and a journal-esque composition portfolio in two weeks so I probably could've made some better decisions with this arrangement.
Yes, arrangement. It's a remix of a composition I have lying around, intended for some stupid game my friends and I were jokingly developing. Obviously, it was intended for a rainforest environment, but I pulled my usual remixing style and made something that sounded a bit different to show off instruments and jazz work.
I don't know what mark I actually got for this lol. The composition aspect was just part of it, and I only received my overall mark (at least, for the moment).
also that name is something i decided to call it just then and was not the name i submitted. it's only a "cd" arrangement in the sense that it's the kind of remix that would appear in an official soundtrack as a bonus track
Hi. Holy crap, you improved a lot (from the last time I've heard you). City Central reminds me of a sonic level, and it sounds perfect imo. The jazz song reminds me of Banjo Kazooie (even though I've never played it lol) and it's just so happy. You mentioned being graded on these? I probably missed some information from earlier :P
Quote from: cashwarrior1 on January 01, 2019, 05:44:13 PMHi. Holy crap, you improved a lot (from the last time I've heard you).
That's good to hear! (i always worry about not improving)
Quote from: cashwarrior1 on January 01, 2019, 05:44:13 PMCity Central reminds me of a sonic level, and it sounds perfect imo.
Thanks! I'm not really familiar enough with sonic music (at least, older sonic music anyway) but I can hear that.
Quote from: cashwarrior1 on January 01, 2019, 05:44:13 PMThe jazz song reminds me of Banjo Kazooie (even though I've never played it lol) and it's just so happy.
Grant Kirkhope will always be one of my larger influences, though this particular piece is also fused heavily with J-Pop (more than Kirkhope's style). The last section becoming so cheery was a bit unintentional but I really liked how it ended up.
Quote from: cashwarrior1 on January 01, 2019, 05:44:13 PMYou mentioned being graded on these? I probably missed some information from earlier :P
Nah it's just that I got my final result for music class. Because they only give the total mark of all the components I'll never know what I got for the composition itself (it was also just Jazz Overworld that got marked).
Quote from: WaluigiTime64 on January 01, 2019, 11:08:04 PMNah it's just that I got my final result for music class. Because they only give the total mark of all the components I'll never know what I got for the composition itself (it was also just Jazz Overworld that got marked).
That's cool, though. I wish I was in a music class :P
What you had a composition elective in high school im jealous >:C
Quote from: cashwarrior1 on January 02, 2019, 05:52:57 AMThat's cool, though. I wish I was in a music class :P
My music class probably would've been more fun had there been less history-type stuff.
Quote from: FireArrow on February 11, 2019, 11:58:55 PMWhat you had a composition elective in high school im jealous >:C
It's funny because
I didn't even know this until about 4 weeks before final internal exams.
So I'm randomly back to post something. If I can't spend enough time in the arrangement boards then maybe I can put a little more effort in here, by the very least. It's been a while so things'll sound quite different I think.
Original Compositions: - Generic Grass (Main): WAV (https://soundcloud.com/user-574802436/generic-grass-main)
Yep, it's time for a full version. Figured a good one to pick would be the first level. Not the style I was initially expecting, but hopefully there's still some Yoshi-type vibes in there somewhere. The chiptune reminds me a bit of Yoshi's New Island actually.
I should probably tone down on the chiptune anyway, because I'm not going for the whole "retro-inspired" thing at all, but I just like working with chiptune and other synthesisers lol.
I love the combination of chiptune and real instruments! The piece sounds super fun and makes me want to go out on an adventure, lol
I agree :P I love unreasonably upbeat stuff like this. I think the level of chiptune sounds is just fine!
Quote from: WaluigiTime64 on April 09, 2019, 06:56:45 AMNot the style I was initially expecting, but hopefully there's still some Yoshi-type vibes in there somewhere. The chiptune reminds me a bit of Yoshi's New Island actually.
I'm definitely getting a Paper Mario vibe from this, more specifically Sticker Star. I can't exactly articulate it very clearly right now but... the instruments and textures feel very familiar to me.