This project presents the soundtrack for a lighthearted mail-delivery simulator. You play as a young postwoman in a small Mediterranean seaside town during the 1940s. Every morning she waits at the pier as a small boat arrives with the letters, which she then spends the day delivering to the villagers. Gameplay involves light puzzle-like mechanics: figuring out which letter should be delivered first, or identifying the correct recipient. Beneath this simple routine lies an emotional layer: she has never received a letter herself, even though she secretly wishes to be someone’s recipient. The game blends warmth, reflection, and the charm of everyday life by the sea.

The soundtrack was composed to evoke the coastal, Mediterranean setting of the 1940s. To reflect both the era and the warm seaside atmosphere, I used instruments such as nylon guitar, mandolin, and accordion, alongside woodwinds, trying to achieve a tone that feels at once nostalgic. The inspiration also draws from soundtracks like Octopath Traveler, Gravity Rush, and also animated films from Studio Ghibli, trying to balance JRPG intimacy with slice-of-life charm.

Each track follows the rhythm of the day: a contemplative main theme (Letters by the Sea), a lively piece for the daylight deliveries (Paths of Paper), and a calm nocturnal track for reflection and rest (At Day's End). All three tracks were composed with seamless looping in mind. The goal was to capture the feeling of a bygone era while keeping the mood light, emotional, and immersive.

A submission for OST Composing Jam 8 by Lone Rabbit

Letters by the Sea

At Day’s End

Paths of Paper

¡Hola! Mi nombre es Gianluca, soy compositor para medios audiovisuales. En mi cuenta encontrarán parte de mis trabajos en videojuegos, algunos demos, y proyectos varios.


Contacto: gianluca.faccilongo@gmail.com

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Letters by the Sea

Gianluca Faccilongo