On the subject of tracks you're keeping in the game, I think it would be better if you remixed them to still keep them sounding "new." Hell, you remixed the Death Egg theme, which to be honest would be the one track I HAD expected to be the same. Still, whatever you prefer I suppose, I suppose I can see why you would want to keep the same track.

On the subject of the actual song I really enjoyed this. I think you succeeded in what you tried to do. I think it does definitely suit the boss - Sonic's bosses are more fast-paced get-back-here bosses and would need faster, more "hardcore" music and Tails' bosses, which focus more on platforming and are a lot slower would definitely need a slower tune. I'm really psyched for the game's release. Also, I know you're commisioning other artists for After the Sequel's music, are you doing it for this game? Or is it just by you?

Sounds very Rush Adventure-esque. That's a very good thing!

Sonic Before the Sequel

S&K Newtrogic Panic OST - FORECAST (Tropical Garden 2 Major Boss)

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[16 - Bit;Genesis]Frozen Base Zone Act Tails - Sonic Superstars

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Cascade Cave Zone, Act 2 (Menu, Variation 3) - Dr. Robotnik's Ring Racers

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2 - 07 - Chiptunes - And - Salsa - For - Perilous - Paradise - Act - 3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xmf5EsGfFWs

First stage of this awesome fangame. It's out and you can play it now*; we're making a 2012 special edition with an original score for SAGE 2012.

I went with a Sonic CD vibe for this one, with emphasis on clouds and rain.

http://www.sonicfangameshq.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7437

Rivulets - For Hilltop Heights Act 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7Z9whouusI

Act 2 of the first Zone of this awesome fangame. It's out and you can play it now*; we're making a 2012 special edition with an original score for SAGE 2012.

In many ways Rivulets (Hilltop Heights Act 1 music) is iconic of Before the Sequel as a whole - It's the first piece of music (other than the title screen) that people will hear, and it sets the mood of the game as 'something wildly different from the typical Sonic experience' (as opposed to starting with a Green ____ trope for example).

For Act 2, I decided to retain a lot of familiarity with Act 1's music. I think this should help that feeling of 'a new adventure' to fully sink in, while at the same time building up the intensity level.

p.s. This track has arguably the most recognizable Sonic music cameo so far out of all the stuff I've done for BTS. :V

* http://www.sonicfangameshq.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7437

Downpour - For Hilltop Heights Act 2

1) Okay, so I should stick at least reasonably close to the Sonic CD title screen formula
2) Going reasonably well
3) Added some horns
4) Suddenly Grandia
5) fffffffffffffffffffffffffff :(

Before the Sequel - Title Screen

JINGLE - Stage Clear

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92s47PQNw8Y

Act 3 of the first Zone of this awesome fangame. It's out and you can play it now*; we're making a 2012 special edition with an original score for SAGE 2012.

If Rivulets (Act 1 music) was characteristic of Before the Sequel as a whole, and Downpour (Act 2 music) built on it, this track would be a step towards building expectations for the OST in general. I wanted to, early on, expose players to the full range of genres that could be represented in the soundtrack and dissuade any preconceptions on what a 'retro'-style game had to sound like. Sonic CD was 1992 and its two OSTs fit so well with the game despite it being 224p 16-bit fare.

This was an interesting track to work with. I discovered halfway through working with Act 2's music that the rap I was working with actually mentioned "Rainbows" and "Prisms"- a fact that I didn't know when I was just using its chorus "Feel the Beat" section for Act 1. It worked alongside the orchestral-ish rendition perfectly for Act 3's lighter mood. Kinda funny how things turn out.. ;p Despite the rain being gone, I still get a very chilly vibe from the overall zone coloration (nevermind that it's really Hilltop Zone tiles in the foreground). Hopefully the music conveys that well.

I also threw in Green Hill again like I did with Act 2, except as a feature rather than a hidden easter egg. Musical quotes from Sonic music is going to be another staple for this OST, as it really is my homage to the franchise in general.

* http://www.sonicfangameshq.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7437

Prismatic - For Hilltop Heights Act 3

Writing the music for Tails' first boss was quite thought provocative. There were quite a few things to consider.

The first is the fact that unlike Sonic, Tails is completely new at this. It's the first real hint of serious adversity in his new adventure. 

The second is that, like the next Tails boss, (which is a pure Rotatatron homage; we're keeping the track from Colors for that boss, even - the entire zone is a series of homages) this boss involves some rotating mechanics. Lake and I decided really early on that dance music would work really well as a 'leitmotif' for the unique badnik that Tails repeatedly faces off for his bosses, the way Sonic's battles with Eggman all borrow from speed-heavy genres. I needed to build up an expectation for Tails' boss music in general.

With that in mind, this short-ish piece is actually two themes. The first is House-ish, rotary, simplistic, all elements which represent the boss. The second half is a retro, Saturn-ish trailblazing theme, with a somewhat awkward trumpet taking the lead. New at this, it's still unsteady and unsure, but it's going to try its best regardless. This section represents Tails, as he sets off on his new adventure pursuing Sonic.

p.s. M.O.A.B. = My Own Adventure Begins

M.O.A.B. - For Star Shores Boss Act

1 - 08 On The Hero's Trail - For Star Shores Act 2

It's no big secret that Be Cool, Be Wild, Be Groovy from Sonic Adventure is a thinly veiled homage to the flashy guitarists of this generation, specifically mimicking Satriani's Satch Boogie. For this boss I decided to emulate that, by mimicking Steve Vai's Juice. By mimicking a song I in fact mimic another song. How about that?

Due to the short-ish length of the boss there's not much form to this one, just an all-out funfest right from the start. Enjoy.

Guitar solo ft. Ethan Lee.

Meet the Fat Man - For Rocky Ride Boss Act

Circumstance - Opening

After getting separated in Hill Top, one of the heroes arrives at Festival Night a bit late to the party.  They'll have to take the backstage route to meet up with everyone else, who are currently on the main stage dealing with some shenanigans.

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Festival Night Act X - Sonic Hysteria

Props if you can remember where the quote is from without googling.

(All cutscene music names are video game quotes because I'm a marketing genius)

CUTSCENE - But Dropping a Warship On Me is Cheating

I compile video game playlists intended to invoke the story and themes of the game beyond just the OST by using remixes and rearranging tracks. If you like music to tell a story, check out my playlists! Maybe your favorite game is on there.

If you have any questions, requests, etc. message me anytime!

Falk is a home-grown musician with a skillset just about as diverse as his interests. Hailing from Malaysia, he jumped with both feet into audio for games right out of college and spent a few years as Audio Lead at a rhythm game publisher. After having travelled to Boston to attend the prestigious Berklee College of Music, Falk has been involved in countless fan productions and remixes, original compositions, arrangements, and orchestrations.

Falk, through his affiliation with the Video Game Orchestra, has had the privilege to work in the presence of industry veterans such as Hitoshi Sakimoto of Basiscape, Masashi Hamauzu, and Go Shiina of Namco Bandai, amongst others, in the capacity of recording and mix engineer for their various projects in ensembles varying from simple instrumental overdubs to full orchestral/choir recordings.

M.O.A.B. - For Star Shores Boss Act

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