Completed around June 2011, the 7th Gate Project was a series of remixes of songs from webcomic and internet sensation Homestuck. 

These remixes were done in an attempt to find my own "sound," as it were, and they have contributed greatly to my growth as a musician. Recent developments in the comic have also led me to consider extending this project; it will be interesting to see how far my ability has developed since a year ago.

Enjoy!

7th Gate Project

The Heir of Breath enters the Tower of the Tempest...

Through the Seventh Gate ~Land of Wind and Shade~ is the first track from the <a href="http://soundcloud.com/konec0/sets/7th-gate-project">7th Gate Project</a>.

Although many seem to prefer <a href="http://soundcloud.com/konec0/through-the-seventh-gate-lofaf">Land of Frost and Frogs</a> more, this is my personal favorite from the set. For one, it strays furthest from the source material. For another, I experimented much more heavily with dynamic changes in this song, and I'm honestly quite happy with the outcome!

Originals:
"<a href="http://homestuck.bandcamp.com/track/warhammer-of-zillyhoo">Warhammer of Zillyhoo</a>" - by Michael Guy Bowman
"<a href="http://homestuck.bandcamp.com/track/doctor-2">Doctor</a>" - written by George Buzinkai, produced by Clark "Plazmataz" Powell and Michael Vallejo

Through the Seventh Gate ~Land of Wind and Shade~

The Knight of Time enters the Forge of Flame...

Through the Seventh Gate ~Land of Heat and Clockwork~ is the second track from the <a href="http://soundcloud.com/konec0/sets/7th-gate-project">7th Gate Project</a>.

This song was heavily inspired by the music of the Castlevania series. More specifically, I tried to emulate the style of one particular song - "<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyXRV7wkeyo">An Empty Tome</a>," from Order of Ecclesia. I think it's possibly one of my favorite songs from the series!

Originals: 
"<a href="http://homestuck.bandcamp.com/track/atomyk-ebonpyre-2">Atomyk Ebonpyre</a>" - by Toby "Radiation" Fox

Through the Seventh Gate ~Land of Heat and Clockwork~

The Seer of Light enters the Sea of Silence...

Through the Seventh Gate ~Land of Light and Rain~ is the third track from the <a href="http://soundcloud.com/konec0/sets/7th-gate-project">7th Gate Project</a>.

Slow songs are definitely not my forte. As such, Land of Light and Rain was the hardest of the four songs for me. I tried using sounds such as the bowed waterphone to create an unsettling atmosphere, but I think the song still ended up sounding too relaxed and even a little sluggish.

Slow songs are definitely something I have to improve on.

Originals:
"<a href="http://homestuck.bandcamp.com/track/endless-climb-2">Endless Climb</a>" - by George Buzinkai
"<a href="http://homestuck.bandcamp.com/track/black-rose-green-sun">Black Rose / Green Sun</a>" - by Malcolm Brown

Through the Seventh Gate ~Land of Light and Rain~

The Witch of Space enters the Glacier of Genesis...

Through the Seventh Gate ~Land of Frost and Frogs~ is the fourth and last track from the <a href="http://soundcloud.com/konec0/sets/7th-gate-project">7th Gate Project</a>.

I really enjoyed pulling the sudden switch from what was essentially house-inspired electronica to orchestral. I've used several more times since, such as in <a href="http://soundcloud.com/konec0/vodka-mutiny">Vodka Mutiny</a> or <a href="http://soundcloud.com/konec0/jackpot-birthday-bash-mix">Jackpot (Birthday Bash Mix)</a>. I'm not personally fond of the idea of pigeonholing songs into genres, so making this song was a real treat for me; I like to think of it as kind of genre-fluid, and that's interesting to me.

Originals:
"<a href="http://homestuck.bandcamp.com/track/frost">Frost</a>" - by Jeremy "Solatrus" Iamurri
"<a href="http://homestuck.bandcamp.com/track/dissension-original-2">Dissension (Original)</a>" - by David Ko
"<a href="http://homestuck.bandcamp.com/track/sunsetter">Sunsetter</a>" - by Toby "Radiation" Fox

Through the Seventh Gate ~Land of Frost and Frogs~

Catboss. is a flutist/arranger/producer who probably likes video games too much for his own good, and also is a cat. You'll find remixes and other things here.