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ninvoid · Post by **ninvoid** » Sat Sep 10, 2022 4:52 pm

Hi folks,

I've just now released an original soundtrack for a cyberpunk-themed game called "Cartridge Defense". The songs feature predominantly an 80s synthwave-inspired sound (with plenty of sax...), albeit the cyberpunk influence often making it sound a bit darker than usual for this genre and a couple of tracks featuring hard rock influences with heavy guitars. The 5 songs were actually composed more than 2 years ago, but the fact that the game has just now left early access made me listen to them again and consider putting it out publicly. I would really appreciate some feedback on this one, as it's my first public release in this genre. Cheers!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BCmmPySiUY

Rene Asologuitar · Post by **Rene Asologuitar** » Sat Sep 10, 2022 5:59 pm

Very suspenseful musical scape, and the sax melody is nice.
I like the consistent drive of suspense in the air.
I like this recording.
Rene

Bansaw · Post by **Bansaw** » Sat Sep 10, 2022 6:30 pm

Like them. The first too were a little too "busy" for me (I'm more minimalist these days).
The last three I enjoyed more.

ninvoid · Post by **ninvoid** » Tue Sep 13, 2022 3:37 pm

Rene Asologuitar wrote: ↑Sat Sep 10, 2022 5:59 pm Very suspenseful musical scape, and the sax melody is nice.
I like the consistent drive of suspense in the air.
I like this recording.
Rene

Thanks for the comment, happy to know you enjoyed the suspenseful atmosphere of the tracks!

Dogbert · Post by **Dogbert** » Wed Sep 14, 2022 3:26 am

Great tracks, I enjoyed all of them.

Propellerhands · Post by **Propellerhands** » Wed Sep 14, 2022 4:02 am

This is frickin awesome! Good music, good usage of stereo placement of certain instruments. Sax rocks!

ninvoid · Post by **ninvoid** » Fri Sep 16, 2022 5:55 pm

Bansaw wrote: ↑Sat Sep 10, 2022 6:30 pm Like them. The first too were a little too "busy" for me (I'm more minimalist these days).
The last three I enjoyed more.

Happy to know you enjoy the tracks! I also often find myself going back to more minimalist ways but I do appreciate both approaches...

VCA-089 · Post by **VCA-089** » Sun Sep 18, 2022 5:47 pm

A classic 2010's synthwave vibe with some fresh ideas. The electric guitars and sax sounds really good and fits the overall context (are they live recordings or some plugins?). I also really like catchy melodic lines and spicy modulations. As a fan of TD and Strategy videogames I can say that I would spend hours playing to that tunes.

Great work!

ninvoid · Post by **ninvoid** » Tue Sep 20, 2022 4:18 pm

Dogbert wrote: ↑Wed Sep 14, 2022 3:26 am Great tracks, I enjoyed all of them.

Thanks for the kind comment, happy to know you enjoyed them!

ATS · Post by **ATS** » Wed Sep 21, 2022 2:32 am

without a doubt some of the best music I have heard in this forum.

ninvoid · Post by **ninvoid** » Fri Sep 23, 2022 4:05 pm

Propellerhands wrote: ↑Wed Sep 14, 2022 4:02 am This is frickin awesome! Good music, good usage of stereo placement of certain instruments. Sax rocks!

Many thanks for the kind words!

vstdls · Post by **vstdls** » Sat Sep 24, 2022 3:39 am

Sounds fantastic. Dev lucky to have you composing these for their game. Great mix.

RTFX · Post by **RTFX** » Sun Sep 25, 2022 9:13 am

If the game is only half as good as these 5 songs, it must be a great game!

ninvoid · Post by **ninvoid** » Wed Sep 28, 2022 7:02 pm

VCA-089 wrote: ↑Sun Sep 18, 2022 5:47 pm A classic 2010's synthwave vibe with some fresh ideas. The electric guitars and sax sounds really good and fits the overall context (are they live recordings or some plugins?). I also really like catchy melodic lines and spicy modulations. As a fan of TD and Strategy videogames I can say that I would spend hours playing to that tunes.

Great work!

Thanks for the kind words! There are not live recordings on these tracks, it's all 100% programmed.

ninvoid · Post by **ninvoid** » Sat Oct 01, 2022 3:54 pm

ATS wrote: ↑Wed Sep 21, 2022 2:32 am without a doubt some of the best music I have heard in this forum.

Many thanks for the kind comments, it means a lot!

Synthwave Cyberpunk Video Game Soundtrack