[WIP] Tenlar's X-music

enenra · Post by **enenra** » Thu, 10. Apr 08, 20:32

The thing is that you can't assign combat tracks to a specific reace iirc.

Tenlar Scarflame · Post by **Tenlar Scarflame** » Thu, 10. Apr 08, 21:31

Well no, but there are 5 combat tracks and there are 5 main races... figured that lined up well

Tenlar Scarflame · Post by **Tenlar Scarflame** » Thu, 1. May 08, 05:08

Now performing some epic level necromancy to report the completion of my fourth track! It's the Argon sector track entitled Children of Sol, Brothers of Sonra.

It and the three completed combat tracks will be uploaded post-haste.

Tenlar Scarflame · Post by **Tenlar Scarflame** » Thu, 1. May 08, 18:30

uploaded. Enjoyment and feedback welcome

Brinnie · Post by **Brinnie** » Thu, 1. May 08, 19:23

Tenlar Scarflame wrote:uploaded. Enjoyment and feedback welcome

I stopped the music in the X3 options in favour of playing my own playlist with a small mp3 player.

I listened to 3 of your tracks and I think you've done very well.

Having listened to "Blind to the power of the three" I am curious to know if you listen to bands like Symphony-X or Dream Theatre?

Tenlar Scarflame · Post by **Tenlar Scarflame** » Thu, 1. May 08, 23:25

Brinnie wrote:
Tenlar Scarflame wrote:uploaded. Enjoyment and feedback welcome
I stopped the music in the X3 options in favour of playing my own playlist with a small mp3 player.

I listened to 3 of your tracks and I think you've done very well.

Having listened to "Blind to the power of the three" I am curious to know if you listen to bands like Symphony-X or Dream Theatre?

Aha! Dream Theater fans unite!

The original inspiration for the sound of Blind to the Power was actually Planet Hell by Nightwish... somewhat different side of the metal spectrum ^^

Glad you enjoy what I have so far. Means I'm more likely to make more X-tunes sooner

Brinnie · Post by **Brinnie** » Fri, 2. May 08, 01:22

>>> Tenlar Scarflame:

Don't know much of Nightwish, I've only got one song "Sacrament of Wilderness" if that is even the title.

Dream Theatre I got into cause I really like the drummer but I think I only know a few of their songs ( i am working on finding more), Symphony-X I know more of. Have you heard any of their stuff?

A few questions for you:

How do you make your music, Keyboard/Synth and MIDI sequencer?
What about the drums/percussion?

Reason why I am asking is that if you are writing MIDI I could help you with drums (that is of course if you want any help).
A long time ago I wanted to play the drums, it never came to anything and I don't play drums , but I like to write drums parts on a sequencer ( sometimes).
If you are interested you could send me bits of MIDI instrumentals and I can send them back to you with drum samples, not suggesting there is anything wrong with your drum composition, just for fun.

Tenlar Scarflame · Post by **Tenlar Scarflame** » Fri, 2. May 08, 08:16

@Brinnie, I do know a bit of Symphony. Though not nearly as much as DT. Both are in my iTunes though ^^

As far as composing these, I just use Garageband and my dusty old Roland EP-88. Fairly low tech setup, but this is college and music is not my major

Luckily my roommate is a drummer so I actually employed him for Blind, the others were done using Garageband's inbuilt MIDI drum kits. What sort of stuff do you sequence? I ask because I'm going dry on ideas for the Teladi combat track... I know I want it to have a stroke of Middle Eastern sound in it but I haven't been able to achieve that with the MIDI kits I've been using.

Could be fun...

Brinnie · Post by **Brinnie** » Fri, 2. May 08, 09:21

>>> Tenlar Scarflame

I don't want to give you the wrong impression, first of all I am not good at it, second it is something I only did occasionaly.

I just write drum lines , usually based on other drummers, the thing is that I am really useless at the music/melody parts so being limited to the percussive side of music I don't sequence very much.

It was just an idea, I thought you composing all the music might have appreciated some input on the drums, not even as a final product , mostly so at first you can concentrate on the music not worrying about the drums.

Also my drums would be more useful on tracks like "Blind to the Power of the Three" being closer to my musical background although I 'll have a go at anything.
I am no substitute for a real drummer, if your roommate is available you'd be better off with him.

Finally about the Middle-Eastern sound for the Teladi , I think it is a good idea, I myself thought it would be good to have the sector music themed with the races, a bit like Movies soundtrack.
Example that comes to mind would be The Lord of the Rings, the way the music theme changed when the Orcs or any of the other races were on the screen.

I gotta go now, I'll speak to you later.

Vayde · Post by **Vayde** » Fri, 2. May 08, 17:09

For an old fart like me just being able to hear the Blue Danube playing when I docked was nice enough for me. However I do like where you are going with this and I am looking forward to any other releases...

DarrenTomlyn · Post by **DarrenTomlyn** » Fri, 2. May 08, 20:19

Woffin wrote:church organ + combat music + choir...

HMM.....

If you want - you could try my peice Excalibur - (orchestral/choir/organ) - (though a) the photograph on my web-site is really crap/old - (all I had) - and b) the peice really needs a better orchestral/choir package - (EWQLOS/Edirol Orchestral arn't good enough for it - too muddy/languid).

You might like to try some of my other music too? See what you think?

My web-site is in my sig - (I did warn you about the photograph, didn't I?

) - (Need a better photograph so I can get a myspace page up)

GlorfindelX · Post by **GlorfindelX** » Sat, 3. May 08, 04:53

Tenlar, your music is awesome. Keep it up.

AjaxDude · Post by **AjaxDude** » Sat, 3. May 08, 05:37

Tenlar, awesome music, but I downloaded it and put the files in my music folder. Now, no sound plays at all!

Explanation? Grrrr...the game sucks without music!

Tenlar Scarflame · Post by **Tenlar Scarflame** » Sat, 3. May 08, 17:52

AjaxDude wrote:Tenlar, awesome music, but I downloaded it and put the files in my music folder. Now, no sound plays at all! Explanation? Grrrr...the game sucks without music!

That's a bit odd. You're sure you named them the right way?

defiant1 · Post by **defiant1** » Sat, 3. May 08, 18:16

nice music, I like it...sounds awsome

enenra · Post by **enenra** » Sat, 10. May 08, 23:24

Hiho,

I just downloaded the tracks and I have to say, they sound really good. I especially like the split soundtrack "For Pride, for Family". You did a great job with the sound - sounds really split-like!

Asmayus · Post by **Asmayus** » Sat, 23. Aug 08, 13:43

Dude, these are epic! Awesome work!!

Wip3out (Bru) · Post by **Wip3out (Bru)** » Sat, 3. Jan 09, 02:33

PLEASE!!! PLEASE!!! When are we getting more tracks from you Tenlar? I cannot wait for more of them. Are there just that 4 or are there more?

Treelor · Post by **Treelor** » Sat, 3. Jan 09, 19:04

Ughm... *ahem*.

Wow.

These are an INSANE improvement over Egosoft's tracks. I'm listening to "For Pride, for Family", I'm about a minute or so in and I've decided to download what you've got now and replace the combat tracks with these. This is awesome, great work!

Wip3out (Bru) · Post by **Wip3out (Bru)** » Wed, 21. Jan 09, 16:22

*BUMP*

What can I say.. I love this music and want more...

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[WIP] Tenlar's X-music