The Last Ride of King Hutzpah

Bathory

The Betrayer

Final submission for the SotA filler piece "Beautiful Meadow".  Made with Magix Music Maker.

Beautiful Meadow (LB Approved) by Jarrod Kailef - SotA TTF Track (The Long Walk)

Loss of Honor "Shroud of the Avatar" [Final Mix]

Lord British requested a variety of changes, and I have done the following:

1. I completely removed all non-period instruments.

2. I broke up the main piano melody to add variation.

3. I added some additional xylophone as I find that really gives a "clockpunk" sort of feel, including one brief xylophone riff used in the other Kobold song to add a little continuity between the two

4. I added plucked acoustic bass and in one area, bow-drawn acoustic bass to add a dramatic feel.  This replaces the bass guitar and electric guitar with a much more period sound.

5. I tried to use a few different instruments in place of the piano (a harpsichord as LB suggested) but it didn't sound right.  So instead I used a combination of compression and some low-pass filters on the keys to reduce the overall brightness of the tone.

6. I added a few lower volume "metal hits" to help add a gritty "steam tunnel" feel to the song.

7. I removed all of the echo and reverb from the instruments to create the feel of a tighter, more confined space.  (Except for the metal hits, as it makes sense for them to resonate)

8. During the more tense moments I simulated a "tick tock" sound by alternating bass drum hits between the left and right channel.

Photo by Babis Beslemes

Kobold Invention (LB Approved) by Jarrod Kailef - SotA Major Track (At What Cost)

This is around the 4th revision or so of the virtue of "Truth" theme as a stand alone track to be played in certain zones in-game. It is composed primarily of medieval (the zither) and early-renaissance strings. An innocent music box alludes back to the original "Power of Virtue" song.

Holt - "Truth" (Lord British Approved)

Featuring Grand Duke Kailef on the snare.

This song might be heard in Brittany!

Enjoy!

Holt - "Order of the New Britannian Empire" (Lord British Approved)

It truly is still left untitled. Yet, I had to name it something to save it. It will find its title one day. Until then.. it remains...




Feeling the tears well up in my eyes
I fight them back, I do not want to cry
This is the hardest thing i will have to do
Wear this mask of smiles as we say goodbye to you

My heart shatters and I just want to hide
racing for the shadows, "safer here" i lied
Facing the people, I worry and dread
This pain in my heart making me wish i was dead

With a brush you stroked the very essence of my soul
Gave me strength to move forward when life dealt such blows
For you helped me awaken the greatness in me
Without your help it may have never been seen.

With colours more vibrant then my personal greys
You helped me learn of a future with brighter days
Now the clouds have rolled over, the sky turned pitch black
I am returned to the shadows, where I can not be attacked.

A feeling of cold darkness enters my soul
Alone once again, can I keep fighting, i do not know.
No one will ever understand the strength I got from  you
Watching you create masterpieces as only you can do

NO one will ever understand what I am trying to say
Why I feel like this for you, you helped show me the way
I soon started to remember what you helped me want from my life
I must seek out the light, it will hurt but it will be alright

Things will move forward, although my heart feels like dying
I will face another day, with an exclamation mark of sighing.


Thank You For Giving Me Hope

Bayous and Underbrush

I tried to make this track both a little atmospheric and "creepy" sounding since it will be played among ruins and such.  However, since it's also a combat song, I worked hard to give it a urgent, aggressive feel as well.  I hope you like it.

Photo by Mariafernanda Danzè

Combat & Ruins (LB Approved) by Jarrod Kailef - SotA TTF Track (The Hidden Threat)

The virtue of  Courage theme for the major city of Resolute.

Holt - "Courage"

Version 1 of the Anti-Virtue of Courage: Cowardice

Holt - "Cowardice"

Whether a twisted knot of dark lies, or a sneaky light hearted conspiracy, Falsehood delves deep into the anti-virtue of Truth.

Holt - "Falsehood"

The One Night Stand recorded around 2000 or 2001. 

Vocals, Guitar - Gavin Graber
Lead Guitar - Hazen Ziringer
Drums - Marc O'Keefe
Bass, Vocals - Jack Licata 

Amazing

My version of "Baron of Eastmarch" or "Karelia's Song" written by David "Iolo" Watson.

Kobold Invention (LB Approved) by Jarrod Kailef - SotA Major Track (At What Cost)

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