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I've finally gotten around to writing some of the kind of music I've been dreaming of - microtonal video-game music!  This is for a hypothetical video game that I might make myself some time in the future.  I thought that microtones would lend themselves very well to creating the kinds of moods necessary for video games, especially RPG's (which is the kind of game I want to make).  This particular track is meant for a lava cave type of level.  The instrumentation is 2 Oboes, 2 Bassoons, French Horn, Timpani, Bass Drum, Synthesizer, Electric Distorted Guitar, Violins, Violas, Cellos and Basses.  The tuning is 24 TET and I pick and choose occasional sub-minor 3rds, super-major 3rds, as well as super-major 6ths and near-tritone intervals.  I'd appreciate any kind of suggestion, critique, comment or observation you may have.  Thanks for listening!

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I think the microtones in this case make the soundtrack more dramatic, which makes sense if this is for a lava cave. Also, nice use of repetition, adding to the ominous atmosphere. Fun melody from the electric guitar that would work well in an RPG. The only thing I may add is that, if this is going to repeat or loop for a game, maybe consider an instrument that isn't as harsh on the ears...although it probably depends on the sound samples you go for.

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3 minutes ago, chopin said:

Fun melody from the electric guitar that would work well in an RPG.

Thanks!  I considered doubling the melody with Violins but in the end I decided to let the Distorted guitar shine on it's own.

5 minutes ago, chopin said:

The only thing I may add is that, if this is going to repeat or loop for a game, maybe consider an instrument that isn't as harsh on the ears...although it probably depends on the sound samples you go for.

You gotta imagine the sound of the bubbling of the lava inside of a sub-glacial volcano!  LoL

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