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diff --git a/album/ancestral/album.txt b/album/ancestral/album.txt index dd6eec2f..8035cd1b 100644 --- a/album/ancestral/album.txt +++ b/album/ancestral/album.txt @@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ Artist: Corona Sanctus Track Art: Rebecca Peason URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/disc-one +- https://youtu.be/ZUckuE8Kzt8?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>Corona Sanctus:</i> This track was written with fairytales and myths regarding the troll ancestors in mind. I tried to give it a fairytale-y feel. @@ -37,6 +38,7 @@ Artist: Navochao Track Art: Prince URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/reality-theatre +- https://youtu.be/wfJJW5x1zo0?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>Navochao:</i> Continuing my trend of using a flute in every single song I've written, I bring you Reality Theatre! @@ -50,6 +52,7 @@ Artist: irl-porrim-maryam Track Art: Molly URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/w1th-w1ngs +- https://youtu.be/xmTBPsfjtY8?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>irl-porrim-maryam:</i> I was absolutely ecstatic when I was given the track of the Summoner! Though there's not much canon information on him, towards the end I was able to include an excerpt from <a href="https://www.homestuck.com/story/3758">Page 3758</a>, in which Midnfang journals about the Summoner. I also looked to [[Bronze Rebel]] from coloUrs and mayhem and [[♉ - Breathtak1ng]] from the Beforus Album to get a feel on what instruments I should be using. I gave the song a bit more of a minor key since the Summoner's life most likely wasn't the easiest or most fun life to lead. This track was definitely great fun to work on, and I'm definitely honoured to be a part of the Ancestral Album! @@ -61,6 +64,7 @@ Artist: Sean William Calhoun Track Art: Dogslug URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/propulsion +- https://youtu.be/QHlaCcFXXwY?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>Sean William Calhoun:</i> When I was asked to fill in four the Psiioniic's track, I wanted to make a nod to First Turn Fold's [[Gold Pilot]], given my history with it. So, while I did not quote any full theme from Gold Pilot, several elements are a little bit like it. @@ -73,6 +77,7 @@ Track Art: Lilly Higgs References: Skies of Skaia URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/a-peace-worth-fighting-for +- https://youtu.be/sFhScGwOe00?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>Nate Tronerud:</i> Cursed with visions of a better Alternia, one of love and peace, the Signless walks ever forward. Visions of such a world may bring to Him great pain, but also great hope: it is a ÷orld worth striving for, one He could possibly see in His own lifetime, and so He continues walking. He spreads the message of such a world knowing it will fall on mostly deaf ears, even met with hostility. But for the chance to bring love and happiness to even a single troll, it fills Him; His suffering is worth it, even if it means making the ultimate sacrifice in the name of peace... @@ -84,6 +89,7 @@ Artist: The One Music Maniac Track Art: Melissa Peebles URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-hunt-for-something-unknown +- https://youtu.be/rNxOZggKOIM?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>The One Music Maniac:</i> "On The Hunt For Something Unknown" is not about the events that took place within the Disciple's lifetime, but rather how these events allowed her to define who she became: a Warrior, a Lover, and a Survivor. The overall title is a play on her cat-like survival skills, while the definition of "unknown" can be led to open interpretation-- a love beyond quadrants, equality in a society that's built upon an oppression of hierarchy, etc. @@ -96,6 +102,7 @@ Track Art: Shu References: Crustacean URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/theotokos +- https://youtu.be/4X00kfRnmcc?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>SerialSymphony:</i> Theotokos is about how the Dolorosa saw the Signless growing up, his sermons and execution, and ends with a look forward to his descendant. Making this song was like making a premix brownie cake; I love brownie cakes. But you can't just make a brownie cake, you gotta eat it too. @@ -108,6 +115,7 @@ Artist: Seren Mist Track Art: Liz Fish URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/h3r-honor4bl3-v3ng34nc3 +- https://youtu.be/IusAe6XHzws?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>Seren Mist:</i> When I was assigned to write Redglare's main track for the album, my first thought was to make it a very orchestral track, with lots of strings. As it was forming, I decided that limiting myself to only orchestral instruments would hamper my exploration of her character, so I added in more synth sounds and heavier drums. The name of the track comes from a play on "His Honorable Tyrrany" and from a quote by Alexander Pope, "On wrongs swift vengeance waits." I think it's quite fitting for Redglare, who blindsides Mindfang but in the name of justice, of course. @@ -121,6 +129,7 @@ Track Art: Josefin B. References: Spider8ite!!!!!!!!, Cobalt Corsair URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/spiders-eclipse +- https://youtu.be/LtLE_T53p_A?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Lyrics: Walk the gangway, look right through me,<br>Take it my way, no one's duty.<br>Trust my dice cast, where the wind falls,<br>Fortune's eye glass, scattered light shoals. Fires burning 'cross the ocean,<br>Fate is turning, starboard motion.<br>Now an outcast, dreams of dying<br>Foretold at last, waking, flying. @@ -135,6 +144,7 @@ Artist: psithurist Track Art: Phil Gibson URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/broken-strings +- https://youtu.be/oje4ziyMcy0?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>psithurist:</i> This track is about Darkleer and his fall from his position of E%ecutor. 'toe' were a big influence for me on this. They're a math rock band, so I wrote it in 15/8 because it sounds awkward, just like the Zahhaks. The title is a pun on bow and instrument strings. @@ -146,6 +156,7 @@ Artist: Zan Beaver Track Art: Amanda URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/his-demented-mural +- https://youtu.be/8oNF8p_6Q84?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>Zan Beaver:</i> The Grand Highblood,<br>He is the enforcer,<br>He is the ruler,<br>He is the one they fear.<br>But why do they fear?<br>His unmatched tyranny?<br>His capricious pardons?<br>They do not know,<br>And they fear to know,<br>Because anyone who knows,<br>Becomes a part of His Demented Mural. @@ -158,6 +169,7 @@ Artist: Seijen Track Art: Sigourney Martin URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/tumescent +- https://youtu.be/5VKSoP22sIg?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>Seijen:</i> So this is a re-hash of one of my first tracks from about 2 and a half years ago. The original title of the track was "Robot Pirate Island" and had a shift into a ravecore EDM as opposed to the constant high energy baroque sound we have here. This current edit is from april of 2016. I would create another, had it not been for the project crashing upon loading. It sounds incredibly rough in comparison to my current skill and I'm losing a little sleep over it. A damn shame since the amount of tools and knowledge I have now could make this sound night and day in quality, but what you hear is what you get. @@ -169,6 +181,7 @@ Artist: Matthias Ramalho Track Art: Lou Chastain URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/greatest-empress +- https://youtu.be/Y_pWa2CA2x0?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>Matthias Ramalho:</i> She's the one, the one and only. The one I decided to make an outstanding track. From orchestra to electronic, it ended way too cool than I would ever expect. @@ -181,6 +194,7 @@ Artist: Corona Sanctus Track Art: Rebecca Peason URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/disc-two +- https://youtu.be/fad2nOKc-Js?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>Corona Sanctus:</i> With disc 2 I wanted a more violent, powerful feel to assimilate the feeling of terror all the battles the ancestors fought @@ -215,6 +229,7 @@ References: - ♓Greatest -Empress♓ URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/ancestral-anthem +- https://youtu.be/t3GvIlY-Krw?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>Ryhselinn:</i> Ancestral Anthem is a big huge medley of Homestuck tunes! It loosely tells the timeline of the ancestors and the shenanigans that they went through. @@ -239,6 +254,7 @@ Artist: Seren Mist Track Art: Shellsea URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/batterwitc-asc-endant +- https://youtu.be/D8Fxv8MBdU4?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>Seren Mist:</i> This track gave me room to explore, as the only thing we know about this event is that it had to have happened. I decided to make it a very absolute battle theme, with a tension-building lead up and a main body with lots of leading synth. The end with the brass is meant to end on a note of bittersweet, because the Batterwitch has won this battle, but what will that mean for the rest of the universe? @@ -250,6 +266,7 @@ Artist: Matthias Ramalho Track Art: Kisbys URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/rampage +- https://youtu.be/z7y8pJdo5bk?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>Matthias Ramalho:</i> This is a track made for the Grand Highblood, a short track reflecting his own traits and personality, just to tell you how good he is at his job. @@ -262,6 +279,7 @@ Track Art: Cro References: Eridan's Theme URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/orphaners-ocean +- https://youtu.be/vSluYX6xYl0?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>Acyl:</i> A variation of Eridan's Theme from AlterniaBound, written more sombre for his ancestor. I was originally going to add lyrics and make a shanty, but the instrumental alone sounded perfect. Dualscar is always portrayed loud and angry so I quieted the mood. @@ -273,6 +291,7 @@ Artist: smear Track Art: Silverwater URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/cerulean-seas-misery-machine +- https://youtu.be/A2U3gFZr748?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>smear:</i> this track started out as a rough ambient piece, with dissonant piano and beating drums. like each new page of mindfang's journal, more layers found their way in to complete the picture. much like her, this track is unsettling and restless. @@ -284,6 +303,7 @@ Artist: Nate Tronerud Track Art: Anna Rodman URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/nothing-will-ever-be-the-same +- https://youtu.be/eZV2dexbkC0?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>Nate Tronerud:</i> The Dolorosa makes the fateful decision to abandon the mother grub and care for the mutant anomaly, the Signless, setting into motion events far beyond her understanding, ones that will have far reaching consequences, even beyond her own timeline. The music begins as the ramifications of her decision quickly begin to unfold, following not just her efforst to keep the Signless safe on the surface, but the broader implications that her choice set in motion. The gears begin to turn... @@ -293,6 +313,7 @@ Artist: Sean William Calhoun Track Art: Tunapuns URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/protector +- https://youtu.be/PdWbdxzO6ig?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>Sean William Calhoun:</i> "Protector" is about the Dolorosa - her stability of a caretaker of the Mother Grub, her agility and gentleness to flee with and care for the Signless with fractured, unfamiliar lullabies, and her fortitude to endure through being enslaved. @@ -304,6 +325,7 @@ Artist: WC Track Art: Sigourney Martin URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/in-the-forest +- https://youtu.be/63IDW0iDdbQ?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>WC:</i> This is a song about before the Disciple met the Signless. I'd imagine that she might have lived a life like Nepeta, far from society in the wild and carefree. @@ -316,6 +338,7 @@ Track Art: Andi DiSpirito References: Battle! (Colress) URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/prii2m-break +- https://youtu.be/1A3-rn4FTys?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>David Burkee:</i> When I was composing PRII2M BREAK, what kept coming to mind were some songs I had been listening to a few months back while I was cramming for finals. It was pretty much elevator music on crack, so moderately calming at times but then some speed segments. That's what I tried to do here with the saws and NES drums for the energetic parts. I feel like I pulled off a very bipolar retelling of the Psiioniic's internal struggles. @@ -327,6 +350,7 @@ Artist: Neveah Drexler Track Art: Gilwing URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/the-disciples-new-beginning +- https://youtu.be/_GYKJe_l5vI?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>Nevaeh Drexler:</i> I wanted to have lots of flute, piano, and violin in this piece. Piano from [[Serenade]] from Vol. 8 and [[Requited]] from Vol. 9; both Leijon themed songs. Flute and violin from [[Olive Scribe]]; The Disciple's 'canon theme'. My main inspiration for the Disciple's New Beginning was Requited, since it's a song about the love between The Disciple and The Signless. Since The Disciple's New Extreme is about The Disciple meeting and falling in love with Signless, Requited was my go-to music fuel. @@ -344,6 +368,7 @@ References: - Gold Pilot URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/c9me-t9gether +- https://youtu.be/qsPG2Kwp-zw?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>TempiTunes:</i> Okay so this piece is about the Signless and co. I used inspiration from varying songs on the canon Homestuck soundtrack, mostly from coloUrs and mayhem: Universe A. You may recognize bits from [[Jade Mother]], [[Iron Infidel]], [[Gold Pilot]], [[Requited]] from Homestuck Vol. 8 and something like [[Nepeta's Theme]] from AlterniaBound. The narrative of the song follows the Dolorosa, Signless, Disciple, and Psiioniic as they get together and meet each other. @@ -356,6 +381,7 @@ Artist: Toris Crow Track Art: Dogslug URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/sufferers-suite +- https://youtu.be/elQOhIKHWVw?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>Toris Crow:</i> I. Intro / Overture<br>This represents the struggles of the Signless in living as a pariah. @@ -372,7 +398,9 @@ References: - Limelight - Temporal Shenanigans - English -URLs: https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/black-heart-green-dress +URLs: +- https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/black-heart-green-dress +- https://youtu.be/0A9JljvOJEI?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Lyrics: i'd like to introduce myself<br>although i'm sure you know me well<br>i am the shadow<br>of tomorrow<br>and it's time for my next spell with only seconds to spare you're dead<br>wiped out with nothing to be said<br>for your existence<br>before resistance<br>can find a thread @@ -393,6 +421,7 @@ Artist: Nymelord Track Art: Donomon URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/expatri8s-march +- https://youtu.be/Kj8v_FnFOl4?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>Nymelord:</i> When I was tasked with creating a song about Darkleer becoming the expatriate, I thought to myself; "What if the opening of this song sounded kind of eerie because it would be Darkleer walking to execute the Sufferer?" And after that I just let the plot take me to Signless dying, and the whole "Executioner-to-Expatriate" thing. @@ -404,6 +433,7 @@ Artist: not-the-kind-you-save Track Art: Oskarna URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/release-me +- https://youtu.be/O6VS7yWl1C4?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Lyrics: I'm not a god--I never said so<br>I'm not a fool--I never lied<br>I am not a king--I don't decide<br>No<br>I'm not wrong, I'm not wrong I'm not a shame--I shouldn't hide<br>We are not weak--we live inside<br>We are your hands<br>Without the low you would not survive<br>You would not survive @@ -428,6 +458,7 @@ Track Art: Xagave References: Ruins (With Strings) URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/e-ile +- https://youtu.be/r_wqTbLDEAE?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>ndvidiedbyzero:</i> Like a few other tracks on this album, this was a last-minute emergency song made for a track that was dropped. The very title of this track is also lifted from the original submission. Though it was in a roundabout way, I'm glad I got to contribute to the album with a brand new piece! @@ -440,6 +471,7 @@ Artist: aeolianChemist Track Art: Rangzhe URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/legacy +- https://youtu.be/e-A2mSbNl9o?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Lyrics: I wrote once in a book, ancient record I kept<br>Of a Hero whose story they wish you'd furget<br>A legacy I fought to purrtect<br>Of a signless seer burdened by Blood and dreams of an impawsible past And so it is known, in a world enslaved by Rage,<br>He alone defied her throne, he had faith in a better way @@ -463,6 +495,7 @@ Track Art: Gelasticat References: Gold Pilot URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/terminal-aeon +- https://youtu.be/7ceSHgCuJHk?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>WC:</i> The idea I wanted to convey with this piece is the subtle melancholy in the Psiioniic who becomes a living battery, but not overly sad or regretful. This was achieved through use of chimes and snare drums which are usually associated with mituna or the Psiioniic. It's a bit more full of energy at the beginning, but loses said energy over time. I'd imagine that gaining unwanted immortality from the Condesce would eventually cause his job to lose the dramatics and emotions over a period of decades or maybe even centuries. @@ -475,6 +508,7 @@ Track Art: Donomon References: Wind-up Storm, Doctor URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/vwigor8us +- https://youtu.be/6S7k6zZcjls?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>Llyona Fang:</i> A deep and lively dancing tune in 6/8 and 5/4 time, containing excerpts of [[Wind-up Storm]] by Llyona Fang (me) and [[Doctor]] by Buzinkai. @@ -486,6 +520,7 @@ Artist: Dallas Ross Hicks Track Art: Oskarna URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/lady-of-sorrows +- https://youtu.be/UeUGGehexC0?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>Dallas Ross Hicks:</i> Of all the Homestuck pieces I've done, this was one of the most challenging! Not because of the technical difficulty but because of the subject matter: Dolorosa is a tragic figure and her sad fate was entirely undeserved. @@ -499,6 +534,7 @@ Artist: not-the-kind-you-save Track Art: Lou Chastain URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/dualscars-lament +- https://youtu.be/YmOr_qLr_hQ?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Lyrics: First things first she says your name<br>You gotta hear it to believe it and it gets in your grain<br>You think "uh oh, she's the one"<br>There's hate in her eye and it's turning you on You haven't really met her, you don't know her<br>She's a black box<br>One controlling mind, when she talks it's<br>Hopeless, helpless, hate cascades<br>Before you even know it you've been taken up in spades @@ -525,6 +561,7 @@ References: - The Court of Miracles URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/court-of-miracles +- https://youtu.be/tx5xxC2y4xk?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>irl-porrim-maryam:</i> Court of Miracles was such an amazing track to be able to work on! Admittedly, it was more piecing bits and portions of songs together that I thought would fit GHB's character. I used excerpts from The Court of Miracles from the Hunchback of Notre Dame as well as [[Purple Tyrant]] from coloUrs and mayhem; Hall of the Mountain King was also referenced. I do hope to have captured the mood correctly, and it was great fun to work on! @@ -537,6 +574,7 @@ Track Art: Liz Fish References: Purple Tyrant URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/violet-means-to-a-violent-end +- https://youtu.be/OgQ2ywrV5c4?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>Acyl:</i> I was originally going to make the song more dynamic and pompous but I realized that the furious, almost frantic section in the strings better represented Dualscar in his last moments. True, he may not have shown that on the outside, but his inner turmoil and betral by Mindfang is more important. @@ -549,6 +587,7 @@ Artist: The One Music Maniac Track Art: Melissa Peebles URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/paint-the-walls +- https://youtu.be/8AH5dxKeTvk?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>The One Music Maniac:</i> "Paint The Walls" is a composition that reflects on the faith-driven andviolent nature of The Grand Highblood. Its instrumentation and distortion is meant to represent the iconic image of The Grand highblood in his throne where the walls surrounding him are painted in troll blood (hence the title of the piece). The ambient break is meant to portray the idealisms that the Makara family holds-- that there is a Mirthful Messiah, guiding them to cause their violent tendencies. @@ -560,6 +599,7 @@ Artist: SerialSymphony Track Art: Thiefofstars URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/the-pursuit-of-justice +- https://youtu.be/45EtHqNfhBQ?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>SerialSymphony:</i> Erryday I'm Justicing<br>-Skip @@ -572,6 +612,7 @@ Artist: Circlejourney Track Art: Lilly Higgs URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/the-confront8ion +- https://youtu.be/r6VjBsFuqzA?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>Circlejourney:</i> This track is a musical depiction of the showdown between Marquise Spinneret Mindfang and Neophyte Redglare. The piece begins with a driving electric guitar riff representing Mindfang as she sets out on the oceans to meet her foe. Mindfang's motif is interrupted by Redglare's harpsichord as she approaches. As the two clash, both instruments and motifs do battle, fighting to gain the upper hand in the arrangement. @@ -584,6 +625,7 @@ Track Art: Lou Chastain References: The Confront8ion URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/just1c3-r41ns-from-4bov3 +- https://youtu.be/jMkLXQf-Vvo?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>Circlejourney:</i> This track is about Redglare and her lusus Pyralspite, apprehending the enemies of justice, preserving order in the empress' name. We wanted the track to evoke an image of the pair flying over a battlefield, laying waste to foes. We decided an epic orchestral sound would be most fitting. @@ -598,6 +640,7 @@ Track Art: Daisy S. References: Terezi's Theme URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/the-demise-of-neophyte-redglare-at-the-hands-of-the-unruly-mob +- https://youtu.be/6R1O1zfaKfU?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>SerialSymphony:</i> The demise follows a slowed down piano arrangement of [[Terezi's Theme]], it cresecendos hard, and then almost peters out, which is the style I wanted to show the abrupt end of the Neophyte. I chose the name to mimic a sort of Victorian headline, I'm not sure why, but it fits so well.<br>-Skip @@ -609,6 +652,7 @@ Artist: not-the-kind-you-save Track Art: Amanda URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/the-mechanism +- https://youtu.be/7eX_Q4cmAow?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Lyrics: Leave me be<br>This is what I deserve<br>Broken hallways<br>And empty words I had a purpose<br>I had a design<br>When your puppet doesn't work right<br>You set it aside @@ -632,6 +676,7 @@ Artist: The One Music Maniac Track Art: Andi DiSpirito URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/summon-the-cavalreapers +- https://youtu.be/b9wOdfuPo_8?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>The One Music Maniac:</i> "Summon the Cavalreapers" captures and invokes not only the strength of the Cavalreapers as an army, but also of the loyalty that regined between them and their leader, The Summoner. Because of their devout loyalty and trust, not only did they come together to become the most powerful army, but they became the most powerful rebellious movement that ever lived up to the Signless' name. @@ -643,6 +688,7 @@ Artist: Matthias Ramalho Track Art: Melissa Peebles URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/last-lovers +- https://youtu.be/YTY-YLx8SH8?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>Matthias Ramalho:</i> This is a track I made for the Summoner and Mindfang, about their loved and tragic relationship. Some sad feelings along with fast movements to give more emotion. @@ -654,6 +700,7 @@ Artist: smear Track Art: Xagave URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/pyrrhic-rust +- https://youtu.be/J_WjzbKvcAE?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>smear:</i> This track started out as an attempt at another theme, but it slowly grew into something on its own. Ultimately, the track decided it wanted to be for the Demoness. With low synths, pulsing bass, and ambient samples, hopefully you'll feel her precess upon you. Then, death. :D @@ -665,6 +712,7 @@ Artist: Zan Beaver Track Art: Elanor Pam URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/mutiny +- https://youtu.be/N5cgR8KXbZA?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>Zan Beaver:</i> A worldwide mutiny is a notable feat, even if it is destroyed completely, so I wanted to orchestrate a piece that represents the strength, the suffering, and the endurance, even if it were in vain, of a rebellion as life-changing as this one. @@ -676,6 +724,7 @@ Artist: Navochao Track Art: Thiefofstars URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/black-flag-stained-8lue +- https://youtu.be/Fe7rCwyB04E?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>Navochao:</i> Mindfang wouldn't want a funeral march, she'd want something much more epic. @@ -688,6 +737,7 @@ Artist: Seren Mist Track Art: Kisbys URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/a-rebels-requiem +- https://youtu.be/cgwBrV0AzSQ?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>Seren Mist:</i> Since the Summoner's death isn't described in canon, I had a lot of free reign in this piece. I took the veiw that after the Summoner's rebellion was crushed, he was captured and executed by the Condesce. This piece chronciles his last speech (given bravely on his execution platform), his death, and the Condesce's attempt to suppress the rebellion. The low harp at the end is meant to signify how the story of the Summoner and his army survived in hushed stories. @@ -699,6 +749,7 @@ Artist: Nate Tronerud Track Art: Dogslug URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/in-condescent-darkness +- https://youtu.be/S8Xi-oe3R0A?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>Nate Tronerud:</i> Condi's had a bad day and decides to just banish these traitorous mofos once and for all... At least until she gets bored. Glub.<br>-Nate @@ -710,6 +761,7 @@ Artist: Ducky Senpai Track Art: Shu URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/die-for-me +- https://youtu.be/hPkPJx7Jnno?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>Ducky Senpai:</i> This song is meant to depict the Helmsman's demise as he pushes himself to death powering the Condesce's ship. Of course, lots of electronic sounds for a thematic Helmsman track. Sorta tried to vaguely emulate old console noise percussion like on the Commodore 64. SOmehow old tech sound always gives a more "techy" vibe when applied to this kind of music in my opinion. @@ -722,6 +774,7 @@ Track Art: Tunapuns References: Fuchsia Ruler, Gold Pilot, Heir of Grief URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/the-doom-of-the-planets +- https://youtu.be/SkLVln1KnRc?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>Circlejourney:</i> The Doom of the Planets is about Her Imperious Condescension's relationship with the Helmsman throughout her interplanetary conquest. Grandiose orchestral snippets are interspersed with intimate, sometimes dissonant contrapuntal segments featuring motifs from [[Gold Pilot]] and [[Fuchsia Ruler]]. Eventually the various disparate moods of the piece unite at the climax of the piece, signifying the ship's final leap through the cosmos, which ends in theHelmsman's death, the music fading way as his life does. @@ -733,6 +786,7 @@ Artist: miraculouslollipop Track Art: Shu URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/rusted-wench +- https://youtu.be/uXJjB9JkQ1Y?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>Shu:</i> I thought that the flat tones of this track really brought out the hopelessness of the young Handmaid's struggle in the bleak situation that she was in. In correlation, I guess I tried to paly into the "already there" presence of Lord English with this piece. @@ -744,6 +798,7 @@ Track Art: Silverwater References: Sburban Jungle URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/handmaidens-f-l-ight +- https://youtu.be/dYSvDkTSrRk?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>SerialSymphony:</i> Handmaiden's F(l)ight is really two songs, or maybe a song inside a song? What I"m saying is that there's a very deep meaning behind whatever it is I did and you should be impressed. Also, I entirely made this track so people would stop complaining about there being no Sburban Jungle remixes. @@ -756,6 +811,7 @@ Track Art: Elanor Pam References: Rust Apocalypse, Fuchsia Ruler, Eternity Served Cold URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/of-rust-and-royalty +- https://youtu.be/wZMCe6jy7xs?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>Grace Medley:</i> Shortly before finishing the album, this project's coordinator approached us managers at unofficialmspafans about it, and at some point mentioned that a few pieces of track art weren't attached to any song any more, and that it was too late to have the songs replaced. Which is a shame, because the piece of track art I saw (this one, in fact) was very good! So, I spent the next week or so making a song in the style of a certain French nu disco duo (no prizes for guessing who) out of elements from [[Rust Servant]] and [[Fuchsia Ruler]], a subtle nod to [[Eternity Served Cold]], and an even subtler nod to WMM's unofficial remake of Rust Servant, [[Rust Apocalypse]]. For how quickly I made this track, I think it turned out rather well! @@ -767,6 +823,7 @@ Artist: Sara Stebbins Track Art: Sigourney Martin URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/the-handmaids-lament +- https://youtu.be/9-6r_T_3poQ?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>Sara Stebbins:</i> This piece is written about the Handmaid's struggle against the Condesce, her ultimate defeat, and a sort of butter-tinged relief she feels from it. I wrote parts of this piece in twelve-tone, alluding to the twelve zodiac signs and the twelve numbers on a clock. I tried to keep this piece as simple as I could because I feel that the Handmaid has this silent, brooding austerity with a sense of anger within, which I tried to bring out in occasional dissonance. @@ -778,6 +835,7 @@ Artist: SerialSymphony Track Art: Xagave URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/her-imperial-ascension +- https://youtu.be/rRLr17RZmYg?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>SerialSymphony:</i> Every bad bitch needs a badass song, and Condy is the biggest, baddest bitch of 'em all. Warning: listening may induce urge to conquer, lay waste, and generally subjugate all. @@ -790,6 +848,7 @@ Contributors: Josefin B. (vocals) Track Art: Donomon URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/crockercorpse +- https://youtu.be/VU-vPcs2HY0?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>Sean William Calhoun:</i> The final boss from )(er Imperious Condescension's perspective - a boss fight cut off abruptly by a katana to the bladder-based aquatic vascular system. @@ -802,6 +861,7 @@ Artist: Corona Sanctus Track Art: Rebecca Peason URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/disc-three +- https://youtu.be/hiu2h-gCLkA?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>Corona Sanctus:</i> My general thoughts regarding this track is "In between the large, sad and violent times the ancestors faced, they must've had some fun, joy and laughter." So I thought about that. @@ -813,6 +873,7 @@ Artist: smear Track Art: Kaz URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/the-mother-a-child +- https://youtu.be/NNlqFwRmMRo?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>smear:</i> this track is composed of many layers, with bells and chimes. though a low bass warns us of later tragedies, the gentle feel of this tune reminds us that even the dolorosa was once a carefree soul. a mother, and a child. @@ -824,6 +885,7 @@ Artist: Navochao Track Art: Phil Gibson URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/space-serenade-a-lullaby-for-a-restless-sleeper +- https://youtu.be/WzbUdnxSZvk?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>Navochao:</i> Named for my art blog, Space Serenade (A Lullaby For A Restless Sleeper) is meant to be a lullaby sung by Dolorsa to Signless. It's also a really darn long lullaby but who cares. @@ -838,6 +900,7 @@ Artist: potato-sollux Track Art: Gelasticat URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/sweet-baby-tr9ll-jegus +- https://youtu.be/NlX7MkeuJUE?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>potato-sollux:</i> dammit i can picture him running around in a cloak thats wayyyyyyy too big for him and im dying @@ -849,6 +912,7 @@ Artist: Navochao Track Art: Liz Fish URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/tomorrow-therell-be-more-of-us +- https://youtu.be/sCRu0qZOiMA?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>Navochao:</i> Random spurs of inspiration can get you places, and most of the time it's angsty places. @@ -861,6 +925,7 @@ Track Art: bootsie References: Icirrus City URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/signless-protection-squad +- https://youtu.be/JRvsco-mVB8?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>Navochao:</i> To make this quick: once upon a time I had a roleplay with a Psiioniic and they called themselves the Signless Protection Squad so now everything I make for these two is named that because I have nothing better to call it. @@ -873,6 +938,7 @@ Artist: WC Track Art: Cro URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/purple-and-purple +- https://youtu.be/GPjMY-lZgP0?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>WC:</i> I made this once and then realized it sort of sounded like a song for clowns, and then I didn't sleep well the next few nights because at the time I was scared of clowns and thought they were influencing me subliminally. @@ -886,6 +952,7 @@ Artist: Acyl Track Art: Amanda URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/sandswept-schismatic +- https://youtu.be/BOf4YnCcm9k?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>Acyl:</i> So I was working on music for an askblog, and it came out particularly Summoner-y! I'm pretty sure the guitar that comes in around 2:05 was something from a Legend of Zelda song I heard once but it seemed to fit a young Mr. Nitram. @@ -897,6 +964,7 @@ Artist: smear Track Art: Andi DiSpirito URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/lazutrix +- https://youtu.be/tIxmOUQnz08?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Lyrics: Blue, blue, blue<br>Im seein blue, blue blue<br>A couple hundred years, waiting to run into you<br>Seldom thoughts can hurt me<br>I cant even find my self<br>In the void i wish to linger,<br>Not that i have a choice Something here seems to be<br>Always eating at my health<br>Something i cant quite figure<br>Not that i have a voice @@ -916,6 +984,7 @@ Track Art: senpai-satan References: Walls Covered in Blood, Olive Scribe, Flare URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/leftovers +- https://youtu.be/fQsujVTQ3e8?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Lyrics: Every word you say,<br>Every piece you give.<br>Every night and day,<br>Every life you save.<br>For them,<br>For us. Every shot they take,<br>Every drop they spill.<br>Every heart they break,<br>Every one they kill.<br>For what?<br>For her? @@ -931,6 +1000,7 @@ Artist: Zan Beaver Track Art: Gilwing URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/cardinal-fyre +- https://youtu.be/yZHBHz5n88A?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>Zan Beaver:</i> The minute I saw that I was to make a track for Redglare and Pyralspite, it screamed for harpsichord in a weird key (I honestly don't know the key I wrote this song in). After getting the main instrument to work the song around, I had to imagine their relationship. I described it as trusting, solid, slightly playful yet harsh. So I created a melody to fit this description, and it blossomed from there. @@ -942,6 +1012,7 @@ Artist: Seijen Track Art: Erin B. URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/preach +- https://youtu.be/78VVxNx51Xg?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>Seijen:</i> Them: "we need a dubstep track for our project"<br>Me: "I gotchu fam" @@ -954,6 +1025,7 @@ Artist: Navochao Track Art: Gelasticat URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/swan-song +- https://youtu.be/MGOoXJMvZNU?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>Navochao:</i> "You cut to the bone, pick up the phone, to hear my swan song" @@ -967,6 +1039,7 @@ Track Art: Circlejourney References: The Doom of the Planets URLs: - https://unofficialmspafans.bandcamp.com/track/the-doom-of-the-planets-reprise +- https://youtu.be/WG81465YQf4?list=PL1fTYKSo2grBk7cJ3aIoYT2tc8eikCUKV Commentary: <i>Circlejourney:</i> This is a piano arrangement on [[The Doom of the Planets]], an earlier track on the album. Instead of building to a grand orchestral climax, this version dwells more on a sense of foreboding and finality that surrounds the latter part of the Condesce's journey, with the Vast Glub and the extinction of the troll race soon to come. |