Named after the postapocalyptic mushroom forests in Hayao Miyazakis's "Nausicaä" that are poisonous to human life, but developed their own ecosystem of strange creatures and plants. Their alien beauty and the dark secret within are a good fit for the otherwordly sounds of this little ambient experiment. The heavy lifting is done by Unfiltered Audios "SILO" through extensive granular mangling.

Fukai

A fun, quirky and energetic music loop suitable for platformers in the vein of Super Mario Bros. 
I actually made this for an audio-redesign of Unity's 2D-Platformer demo project. You can play the demo with all new sounds and implementation here: https://simmer.io/@LeBernd/super-reel-boy

Super Reel Boy (Music Loop)

The phone rings, even though there is no chord attached to it. You pick it up. A voice is trying to talk to you. Maybe they know how you got to this strange place? If only the connection wouldn't break up all the time...

Caller Unknown (Music Loop)

After days travelling the hostile, frozen wastelands of the mountains, you discover a small village, nestled in a valley and protected from the relentless, icy winds. The warm glow of candles and fireplaces emanating from the windows promise the first peaceful, comfy rest since you left home. If you can get on the good side of the folks living here, that is.

Iceworld (Music Loop)

A steaming cup in your hand and huddled into your comfiest, favouritest sweater, you watch the tree outside your house lose it's last red-yellow leaf. A gust of icy wind makes it disappear into the grey, cloudy afternoon sky. You let the sweet melancholy wash over you that this time of year carries with it, and enjoy the peaceful moment at your spot at the window.

Cocoa & Your Favourite Sweater

Something ominous is going on in this tropical paradise you find yourself in. Are you ready to uncover the mysteries of the island? Press Start!

This was made for the #7DaysOfVGM challenge which is hosted monthly by VGM academy and usually starts on the 7th of each month. Except this month, which I only learned after I had already started working on this, so I decided to just roll with it and "submit" early anyway. :)

#1 - Palmtrees under Moonlight

As you step out to confront the fiend that has been terrorizing the mountain folk, you know this might be the battle of a lifetime. You're glad you broght warm clothes.

Another "entry" for my #7DaysOfVGM-challenge, that is usually being hosted by VGM Academy, but that I started early on. A big ol' Boss Fight, and for me a step towards finally confronting big, epic compositions.

#2 - Waltz With Monsieur Avalanche

You breath in the cold, fresh air and take a look around. Untouched snow sparkles in the sunlight under a clear blue sky. This is the moment - you pick up your gear and start your journey north.

This one was a tough nut to crack! It's meant to be a background track for some sort of first level (RPG, Adventure, Poin-and-Click, you name it). So it's supposed to be subtle as to not take over the spotlight, but also needs to have enough energy to drive you forward. All the while I wanted to stay true to the overarching theme of "Snow & Ice", so there are a lot of bells and bright, glassy noises and sounds.

#3 -  Fresh Snow

A look of terror is frozen on the man's face. Dozens of people like him line the way toward your destination, turned to ice and put on display like statues. Maneuvering your way through this exhibit of lost souls, you enter through a large gate set in the wall of a monumental glacier.

The #7DaysOfBGM Challenge officially starts today! For me it's the fourth entry, set right before my boss theme (entry #2). The attentive listener might find some references to that track!

#4 - Crystal Crypt

Only had 30min today, so only a quick sketch of a rough idea

#5 - Sledding

A stray beam of sunlight falls throgh an opening in the  cavern ceiling and is reflected thousands of times by icicles and the mirror like surface of the walls and floor. There are legends about this place and it's mysterious inhabitants, and every single one of them goes though your head as you prepare to ventue down into the depths of the cave.

Shiny sounds for Day 6 of the #7DaysofVGM challenge!

#9 - Ice Cavern

First track of the Weeklybeats 2024 challenge.

PUNCHLINE | Weeklybeats 2024, Wk1

Week 2 of 2024. This one turned out to be a little surprise by design. Making full use of the synthesis, resampling and sample-mangling-capabilities of the M8 tracker, I managed to get a lot of grit and texture that I ended up loving, although I didnt have a clue where I was headed until I was about 60% done already.

Pretty Lights | Weeklybeats 2024, Wk 2

Made for the WBN Song of the Summer Remix Competition.

Groups Beyond Number - BN LNRD Feat. BLeeM

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