This week’s update was an exciting one and playing back my terrifying new song had me shitting in my pants. Sorry for the language. There are no editors here and I thought it was funny to say how suspenseful hearing this track really was! The thrilling and dark aura that leads to an alarming melody captures the desperate action sequences you find yourself in when playing the game, The Last of Us Part II on Playstation. If you haven’t already caught wind of the admiration I have for the recently released sequel to one of the biggest games out there, then this week’s post is another clue.
About this song: Added 7/26/2020|140 bpm|Genre: Suspense/Electronic
Lately, as I find myself staying home more often through sensitive times, I’ve gotten a better focus on game titles that would have normally taken me forever to finish. Huge games like these inspire me when the serenades of my experience are floating through my head as I play through impacting scenes. Needless to say, I like doing my homework when getting to enjoy the soundtracks of these AAA cinematic depictions and gritty fight encounters.
The acoustic guitar plays a vital role in the Last of Us Part II’s soundtrack and dramatic feel throughout the game. The very talented, Gustavo Santaolalla returns to capture and complete those “heavy-hearted” and devastating moments in the story. When the game moves on to more action oriented segments involving numerous intense battles with dangerous enemies and infected humans, there was a minimal presence of music backing those scenes. In these moments, I desired a heavier-handed soundtrack filled with ferocity that captures that break-neck speed and violence. The desperate choreography is discovered here when you’re running for your life to burying a hatchet into someones chest to crawling and hiding from stalking danger. It’s such a thrill ride to where I was inspired to recreate those moments into an audible translation. I’m proud to offer, “A Violent Encounter” as my take and answer to those very real and scary moments.
Please enjoy this song, and know like so many more within our growing catalog, Arcane Sound Lab’s music is made exclusively for you to utilize towards your own creative project. Every song listed has been made available to purchase as royalty-free through this platform. I’m very proud to show off what I’ve been working on with the inspiration of someday getting to work and be apart of bigger creations out there. Thanks for taking the time to catch-up with me this week and hear my latest musical track.
-M.
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