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Avatar (Kailef's SotA Tracks)

Serenity

Updated version of my song  "Tiptoe", mixed in stereo with much cleaner transitions and fades.  As this track features a great deal of Marimba, I thought it would work great for the "Trekking in the Tall Grass" track, as the idea kind of reminds me of the plains of Africa, and the Marimba is an African instrument.

Himanshu Tamboli

Trekking in the Tall Grass (LB Approved) by Jarrod Kailef - SotA TTF Track (Tiptoe)

Final submission candidate for the "Kobold Industry" song in Shroud of the Avatar.

Thanks to Quetzalcoatl, Mike11, DizzySol, Gaelis, and Veylen The AenigmA for their suggestions and ideas.

Special thanks to Holt Ironfell for everything he has taught me about music, and Richard Garriott, for being an inspiration to me throughout my life.

Photo by Seng Kui Lim

Kobold Industry (LB Approved) by Jarrod Kailef - SotA Front Line Track (The Clockwork Storm)

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)

My latest submission for Shroud of the Avatar.  I envision this song working for the "Long Roads to Nowhere" track.

I wrote it to sort of portray a feeling of motion that isn't getting you anywhere.  Running on a treadmill, wandering roads that lead nowhere, lost in the desert, etc.  So, I think it's a good fit.  It has a great "movement" feel with no resolution.

Photo by Pedram Naghash

Long Roads to Nowhere (LB Approved) by Jarrod Kailef - SotA TTF Track (On the Wind)

Originally submitted to Shroud of the Avatar as a potential candidate for the "Truth" theme song.  It wasn't able to mesh properly with the Love and Courage themes, so unfortunately, this track has became an orphan.  However, it fit perfectly with Duke William of Serenite's idea for a theme song for his player owned town, Serenite.  So, this track has been reborn as the theme song for the city of Serenite in Shroud of the Avatar.

The absolutely gorgeous photograph was take by Aditya Sharma

The Clarity of Truth (Serenity) by Jarrod Kailef

Travesty of Justice "Shroud of the Avatar" Final Mix

Second version of the submission featuring talented Jenna Holdway on vocals to breathe life into composition.

SotA / Travel Map / Hail Novia! / Submission ver2 feat. Jenna Holdway on vocals

Over Hill and Round the Mountain

Timber & Pelts

Hard Road Ahead

Not being entirely certain what music for the River Styx should sound like, this is my best attempt at it.  :)  I think this song might be a little too engaging, but it depends.  If there's combat going on, I think it will be great.  If the scene where this music is played doesn't have combat, it might not be quite the right thing.

Photo by Victor De Valles ibañez

River Styx (LB Approved) by Jarrod Kailef - SotA TTF Track (All Good Things)

Primarily using the asian instruments in East West Quantum Leap Silk, and a subtle Daiko drum (also asian) which are gorgeous and add a good deal of expression to keeping this piece simple. 
 
Suggestions of further instrumentation or changes are welcome. This is the third private release of this demo.

Holt - "Love" (Feminine Version)

A collaboration between Sharm and I that didn't end up being finished for E3. I call this one the Fortune Teller.

Holt ft. Sharm - "The Oracle" (Lord British Approved)

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)

Volga Sea Shanty

Music By @brandon-cotton-1
Vocals By @Sharmie

Created for a player owned town - Rift's End - for Shroud Of The Avatar.

Lyrics ~
Luvia ludeva
Lena
Lumia, lumia
Ludeva, ludeva

Biandre vor
Sayana devaeo
Hale lor
Serenae afrae
Ahhh

Luvia ludeva
Luvia, Luvia

Brandon Cotton - Rift's End Ft Sharm

This is a rather unconventional song that was commissioned by Amber Raine of Avatar's Radio.  It is intended to be the wedding march music at her and Gabriel Nightshadow's in-game SotA wedding ceremony on September 27th of 2015.  Unlike most of my songs, this one contains my voice.

Photograph by Andrii Omelnytskyi

Matrimony Unhinged by Jarrod Kailef - For Amber Raine and Gabriel Nightshadow

Sawtooth Hollow7

Submission for POT Music in Shroud Of The Avatar

MY CHILDHOOD DAYSwork Mix2

SNOWmix

This song is the result of a collaboration between Drocis Fondorlatos, Richard Daskas, Sharm, and Jarrod Kailef.  Drocis wrote the lyrics and reached out to some Poets' Circle members to bring the song to life.  This song is intended to be the theme music for Drocis' player owned town, "Rats Nest".  Personally, I think the final result is incredible.

Here is the summary of the song, written by Drocis:

The following lyrics are based around the idea that the Oracle from Shroud of the Avatar lore can not be trusted. That no free thinking person in their right mind would listen to a mysterious machine for advice, let alone go on "quests" or perform actions on its behalf. The reason that Rats Nest (my POT) was created was in-part to avoid all this Oracle nonsense and provide a "safe haven" where the Oracle has no sway, where the "protection" from the Oracle is refused (read: Open PVP). This song eludes to that. If the in-game truth is contrary to the song's intent, that's ok! The song was created by an in-game persona that only knows what he thinks he knows. The existence of the song is not intended to be confirmation of any story line that may or may not be present in Shroud of the Avatar. ;)

Partition of Virtuous Pretense

The path is yours.
The prophecy mine.
Your only ask is patience and time.
But truth be told our actions are blind and once they're done there's no more to hide.

How many years and how many lives?
Your counsel grasps hold your advice divides.
How many tears and how many sides?

No watchers, no spies, no riddles, no lies.
No watchers, no spies, no riddles, no lies.

Virtues and fate.
Protection and rules.
The Path to Truth corrupted by fools.
Many prefer the veil of the dead.
Many forget the path to their head.

How many years and how many lives?
Your advice subtracts from free thinking minds.
How many tears and how many sides?

No watchers, no spies, no riddles, no lies.
No watchers, no spies, no riddles, no lies.

Virtues and fate.
Free to advise.
The Path to Love is torn with surprise.
Many prefer the veil of the dead.
Many forget the hunger instead.
Many have lost what must not be said.
Many still want what can not be fed.

How many years and how many lives?
Your sacrifice bleeds additional times.
How many tears and how many sides?

No watchers, no spies, no riddles, no lies.
No watchers, no spies, no riddles, no lies.

Virtues and fate.
Honor supposed.
The Path of Courage (is paved with) forgotten heroes.
We make our own fates.
We tell our own lies.
No wires no cables, no unblinking eye.
No freedom-less will, no needs justified.

How many years and how many lives?
Your paths expand as if multiplied.
How many tears and how many sides?

No watchers, no spies, no riddles, no lies.
No watchers, no spies, no riddles, no lies.

Partition of Virtuous Pretense

This is an instrumental version of Partition of Virtuous Pretense, the theme song for Baron Drocis Fondorlatos' player owned town, Rat's Nest.  It was created by Richard Daskas, Sharm, and Jarrod Kailef. The amazing violin used in place of the vocals was performed by Richard Daskas, Richard also played the guitar and arranged most of the song.  Sharm does not sing in this version besides an occasional bit of harmony, but she wrote the main vocal melody that Richard plays.  I barely did anything besides percussion and a little bit of creative direction.  :-)

(Instrumental) Partition of Virtuous Pretense

This track was created for Duke Gréagóir's player-owned island town, Duchy of Dara Brae, in Shroud of the Avatar. The town is known for having the only custom Yew Tree in Novia. It  is named after this tree as Dara Brae roughly translates to "tree on the slope of a hill."

The music is Celtic-inspired featuring bagpipes, violins, an Irish penny whistle, and vocals sung by Sharm.