TigSource Musical Challenge XXXVII - Battle Of The Ages
Battle themes - we’ve all heard em. Something they seem to have in common: tension. They put us on the edge of our seat and force us to realize that everything is on the line. When done properly, they make our buttholes go from O --> .
Think of whatever genre really gets you going, sci-fi, fantasy, action/adventure etc... any genre that features
physical confrontation. I want to emphasize the physical part here; yes, we all have psychological and existential battles, but try and write for a physical conflict.
The Challenge:Make us feel tense (but not terrified) with your music. Envision that crucial moment in a game, when everything you’ve been fighting for comes down to one pivotal event. This is the Luke Skywalker/Darth Vader duel, the final Link/Ganon battle, the Harry Potter/Voldemort fight.
8-64 bit Examples:
Hiroyuki Masuno - DangerNaoki Kodaka - Boss BattleModern Orchestral Examples:
Hans Zimmer - The Way of the SwordThomas Newman - SilhouetteWinfred Phillips - Agate's PowerRules: - Track must be written for this contest, no recycling please.
- Aim for 2 min; over is better than under.
- Stylistic choice is entirely up to you; use whatever instruments you have access to, just be consistent and original.
Judging Criteria: - I’m looking for originality mostly and I’ll be honest, I tend to hear timbres and sound design first, music theory second. So it may behoove you to ensure that your piece is sonically pleasing.
- Tension. Want to feel tension, not terror
- How original is your piece? Don't be afraid to think outside the box a little.
- It's a safe bet that your percussion arrangement will be very important here. Not requiring percussion, just emphasizing that its presence, or lack of presence will probably be an important decision for you to make early on.
Deadline:Friday 01/16/2015With this being the holiday season and all, most of our schedules are all over the place. So I figure 29 days should give everyone enough time. I'll pick the top 3 entries, and then we'll vote. In the case of a tie, there will be an actual physical battle to the death; or maybe I'll just choose the victor, haven't decided yet. Best of luck everyone, and please ask questions.