penny Member Posts: 101 From: Registered: 08-15-2006 |
Hello All! I've been working the last couple days on a musical theme for the opening level of Bible Dave. What do you think? UPDATE: Here is a new version. (See my post below) FYI, They are in ogg format, the first is about 700K, the second 1.2M http://www.helpfulinventions.com/penny/BibleDaveSample.ogg ------------------ [This message has been edited by penny (edited August 22, 2006).] |
HanClinto Administrator Posts: 1828 From: Indiana Registered: 10-11-2004 |
Wow! Penny, that's excellent!  I really like the catchy rhythm -- it's distinct yet doesn't sound like it copies anything else. I like the bassline that you bring in and use to compliment the melody. I like how it's in a minor scale / bluesy, and how it doesn't really resolve except at specific points. On that subject, I think that the melody extension at 0:28 could possibly use some more resolution after it climbs up the scale (maybe just one more note on a slightly lower solid note -- though if that part is accomplishing what you want, then by all means continue -- you're the artist). After a few times through, it sounds repetitive, and I'm glad that you start mixing it up at 1:00 -- that's good timing for that, and I'm sure as you extend that more, it will help balance out the rest of the song. I look forward to hearing how the melody will play out with different instruments in later incarnations of the theme. All in all, excellent work! By the way, I think either Ereon or I recorded all of the sounds currently used by Bible Dave, and I'm pretty sure I recorded all of the existing music clips (like riffs and such for grabbing bibles or exiting levels) by playing them on a keyboard hooked into my computer. If you get better things to go in their place, we can totally replace them. I'm just a programmer who made them in an evening because we needed *something*. Keep up the great work! I'm *really* happy with it! Thanks so much! --clint [This message has been edited by HanClinto (edited August 19, 2006).] |
Jari Member Posts: 1471 From: Helsinki, Finland Registered: 03-11-2005 |
I like it too! Except the two parts in between 1:00 - 1:15. Good work penny! ------------------ [VoHW] (Help needed) [Blog] - Truedisciple (mp3) |
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penny Member Posts: 101 From: Registered: 08-15-2006 |
I know its a bit repetitive still, its still a work in progress. I'll take any other comments and keep refining it. Its always good to have as many ears give recommendations on it. Actually this style is "branching out" for me as my regular pieces are a bit more peppy. jari, what exactly do you not like about that section? Thanks, for the comments! ------------------ [This message has been edited by penny (edited August 19, 2006).] |
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Jari Member Posts: 1471 From: Helsinki, Finland Registered: 03-11-2005 |
quote: Well the two unpleasant noises. ------------------ [VoHW] (Help needed) [Blog] - Truedisciple (mp3) |
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HanClinto Administrator Posts: 1828 From: Indiana Registered: 10-11-2004 |
I like how that part is starting to be different and yet keeping some of the same elements. I think it's a nice break to the repetition, and I realize that it's not very well finished -- that it's only a preview of what might come later. Jari, is it more the melody that it changes to, or the instruments that are used in the new section? --clint |
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Jari Member Posts: 1471 From: Helsinki, Finland Registered: 03-11-2005 |
Oh my bad, I went back listening the music and I realized that the reason it sounded so bad was because I raised the amplification over 15DB (so that I could hear it better because it was recorded so low) which "broke" the sound in that part. So please except my apologies there is nothing wrong in your music! ------------------ [VoHW] (Help needed) [Blog] - Truedisciple (mp3) |
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penny Member Posts: 101 From: Registered: 08-15-2006 |
Thats ok! Now I know that I need to balance that track volumes. I don't have good bass in the speakers that I'm working off of here, so its had for me to tell. ------------------ |
buddboy Member Posts: 2220 From: New Albany, Indiana, U.S. Registered: 10-08-2004 |
whoa thas awesome... ------------------ RADIOACTIVE IE AHEAD! int name() [This message has been edited by buddboy (edited August 19, 2006).] [This message has been edited by buddboy (edited August 19, 2006).] [This message has been edited by buddboy (edited August 19, 2006).] |
CPUFreak91 Member Posts: 2337 From: Registered: 02-01-2005 |
I really enjoyed it. It gives me the impression that Dave is slightly confused and not sure what to expect (but it's very subtle). If you could cut down the repetivenes just a little that would be nice. ------------------ |
D-SIPL Moderator Posts: 1345 From: Maesteg, Wales Registered: 07-21-2001 |
heh i thought it was a Jungle (genre) track for Bible Dave  Like a Drum 'n' Bass track or something... funny how you can mis-interpret things.------------------ |
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buddboy Member Posts: 2220 From: New Albany, Indiana, U.S. Registered: 10-08-2004 |
[edit] oh ok you just thot it was the Jungle genre... nvm.. ------------------ RADIOACTIVE IE AHEAD! int name() ----------------------- [This message has been edited by buddboy (edited August 20, 2006).] |
steveth45 Member Posts: 536 From: Eugene, OR, USA Registered: 08-10-2005 |
For a first shot, that's pretty dang good! Yeah, the melody could use a little change-up here and there, but I think the instrument choice is excellent. This will add quite a bit to the Bible Dave experience. Great work! ------------------ |
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penny Member Posts: 101 From: Registered: 08-15-2006 |
Thanks to all of you for your comments! Here is v.2. Additional comments welcome! http://www.helpfulinventions.com/penny/BibleDaveSample2.ogg @CPUFreak, does this need to have an ending, or is it going to loop? Can I split it into an into and a loop? Any suggestions? Also, what about format. I notices the other sound files are in .ogg. Should we stick with that, or is there something better? ------------------ |
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CPUFreak91 Member Posts: 2337 From: Registered: 02-01-2005 |
quote: The file is going to loop so I does not need an ending. I'd prefer that you keep the file as one file as it will make it easier for us to write some code to play the music. OGG format is our audio standard now so yes, please use OGG for your music. Wow! The second edition is great! All it needs is a few modifications to make it loop and I'm happy. @BD Dev team: You happy with the music? ------------------ |
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HanClinto Administrator Posts: 1828 From: Indiana Registered: 10-11-2004 |
Hey Penny! Wow -- the music is fantastic! I've really been liking the cricket sounds in the background (or whatever they are) -- it's a nice touch. I really like the new harmonizing chords that start around 0:30 -- I think that's excellent, and I like how it takes over for a measure at 1:00 before it switches to the more ethereal section. I especially like the flute/fife thing that starts around 1:48 -- I really look forward to seeing where you take that melody progression. I think that's a good instrument, and that you could use it well to break up the monotony of the main melody. I don't have much in the way of critique -- just some thoughts. Video game music often needs to be subtle in order to be tolerated for long periods of time, I would like to hear a volume adjusted version at some point that had a much softer melody for most of the song, and only bring the melody out strongly every now and then. But that's really the only critique I have for it. You're doing an amazing job, Penny -- I think this theme music will be a great asset to Bible Dave! Joe: I know it would be more work to code in a version that used an intro -- but I think it might be feasible, and it would certainly improve the quality of the player's experience. If it's not too much trouble, I would like to at least give it a shot. If we don't use it, we can just stick with the looped version, but I think the intro could be cool. I could go either way -- that's just my vote. In general, I'm really happy with this music! --clint |
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CPUFreak91 Member Posts: 2337 From: Registered: 02-01-2005 |
quote: Ok penny. Han has convinced me. Please make an intro as I would rather be safe than sorry. ------------------ |
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penny Member Posts: 101 From: Registered: 08-15-2006 |
Ok, i'll split it up. Also, is there a particular filesize we want to be shooting for? ------------------ |
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HanClinto Administrator Posts: 1828 From: Indiana Registered: 10-11-2004 |
Not really. Is 5 meg a reasonable cap? I don't think you're going to be anywhere near it. --clint |
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CPUFreak91 Member Posts: 2337 From: Registered: 02-01-2005 |
quote: 5 sounds good since we'll be using it in two chapters (1 and 3 [perhaps 6]). For the others (2, 4, 5) a max of 3 megs please ------------------ |
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penny Member Posts: 101 From: Registered: 08-15-2006 |
Ok, but I think I can do them all under three (per song that is). ------------------ [This message has been edited by penny (edited August 23, 2006).] |
