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Opulent, Imperial Deepwoken

imagine what the world of Lumen might look like if the Ignition Union and the Summer Company put their differences aside and worked together.

i don't think anyone in all the Luminants could stand a chance. an endless procession of blades, and an unending storm of cannonades.

business would be *booming*, babeyyyyy.

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anyway. no real context behind this track. my mind started wandering quite heavily while i was working on some other music, and i decided to try and sample a variety of my own tracks (WIPs and published stuff) to see what i could throw together, as a creative exercise. gotta get the creativity flowing somehow.

not going on the main account since this is just a sketch - aka, not a track meant to be completed.

for the curious, this contains 'The Killing Wind', 'And Let Slip The Hounds Of War', 'Games Of War', a guitar riff from the upcoming 'Shallow Breath', and two unreleased vocal pieces - 'Our Fortress (Of Smoke And Steel)', and 'The Hammer's Call'. i made the two vocal parts kinda sing in tandem with one another, or i suppose in a sort of call-and-response arrangement.

i like the juxtaposing contrast between the monolithic and many-voiced ignition union theme, ebbing and fading between its own phrases, and the more laid-back and focused summer company theme, singing in (mostly) full sentences. 'The Killing Wind' made for a nice bassy backdrop for this (+ it contains a fragment of 'The Hammer's Call' in and of itself), and the martial themes from the game just seemed to fit the piece's lowkey militaristic vibe.

i spent like... 2 hours hyperfocusing on this track. my bad all,

man. maybe i Do have ADHD.

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-- TOGETHER, TALL! SHOULDER TO SHOULDER --
We're one for all, and all for one!
We serve no lord or king;
(-- ONWARD WE MARCH --)
These things bring us joy in life!
-- TOGETHER TALL --
Leave fire in our wake!
Smoke and steel,
(Hey!)
-- MIGHTY UNITED --
To fight and be wealthy is what we want!
-- LIKE NONE BEFORE.

Workers' Due (Sketch)

A Lo-Fi/Hip Hop-ish (?) cover of 'Lost Woods/Saria's Theme' from the video game 'Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time', originally composed by Koji Kondo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ljqe4Nj7nBA

I have a dreadful confession to make: I've *never* played a Legend of Zelda game, even if I'm a *big* fan of the games' soundtracks! I definitely should play one of the games from the series some time in the near future...

this was the second thing i made after i figured out how the FX mixer in FL Studio 12 works, and i feel like a whole new world of creative possibilities opened to me. lo-fi tracks here we gooooooo

also that piano section? *smoothest-sounding* piano part i've ever played/composed.

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another song that slaps (and a cover of which i'll *definitely* make in the future) is Storm of Songs! here's a really cool lo-fi rendition of it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PqZrMih3ws

Lost Woods (from 'Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time')(Cover)

a sort of remix of Lost in Song's ('Curious Cat') and Bizarre Storm's ('Convicted of Feline-y') themes, both of them being characters i made for a DnD 5e campaign i'm playing with my friends (Lost in Song is my player character, Bizarre Storm is one of the character in her backstory that she's currently looking for).

i finally figured out how FX mixers work in FL Studio 12. so first thing i did was make this as a test.

*astounding* success B)

Lost in Storm (Lost in Song's/Bizarre Storm's Themes' Remix)

Theme song for a backup character I made for a Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition game!

As cunning as a fox and as keen as an owl, the drow named Sophion Faustus Umbassa hails from the Underdark. Previously a charlatan with many tricks up his sleeves (from cheating at gambling to false advertising to forgery of legal documents), Sophion eventually became tired of his usual ways of swindling Undercommoners of their wealth. Through an associate, he learned of a way to obtain power he never dreamt of - all he had to do was to offer his servitude to Asmodeus, the Archdevil mastermind that rules over the Infernal Planes.

Sophion pored through as many dark ancient tomes as he could get his hands on, and eventually discovered a ritual to contact the Infernal Planes' overlord. After a while of negotiating (Sophion is, after all, a witty barterer), Sophion signed a formal agreement with Asmodeus, promising him a lifetime of servitude as an advocate in exchange for wealth and power the drow charlatan had never seen before. Of course, this also included paid leave, a dental plan, healthcare, life & death insurances, and confirmed invitations to corporate parties.

Though Sophion had tonnes of experience with the laws of the mortal realms (after all, he spent much time finding loopholes it them), he held no grasp over the laws of Hell. Having spent several months studying Asmodean ways, laws and customs (as Asmodeus is, after all, very lawful devil), Sophion obtained a signet ring from his new patron - or, rather, employer. The signet ring, with a coat of arms depicting two snakes coiling around a skull-topped sceptre, became not only a distinguished mark (or perhaps shackle?) of his servitude, but also a proof of his knowledge of Asmodean laws, and a way to channel his powers.

Now, Sophion F. Umbassa wanders the earth seeking new creatures to lure to Asmodeus - as per his agreement with the Archdevil, he must convince mortals to either give their life in servitude to Asmodeus, or promise him their souls. Surprisingly, Sophion has found great purchase in the lands of Elves, the distant above-ground cousins of his race. Although he is wanted in many Elven kingdoms for 'evil deeds', he still enjoys swindling the ever so proud elves. A heart full of arrogance, after all, is easy to tempt...

Rock Me Asmodeus (Sophion F. Umbassa's Theme)

lacrimosa dies illa
qua resurget ex favilla
judicandus homo reus.

( - a segment from the 'Dies Irae', a Gregorian chant)
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the first gift.
as time inevitably passes, truly more shall come.

To Sleep, Dreaming (Contour 1)

deyr fé,
deyja frændr,
deyr sjálfr it sama;
en orðstírr
deyr aldregi
hveim er sér góðan getr.

deyr fé,
deyja frændr,
deyr sjálfr it sama;
ek veit einn
at aldri deyr:
dómr um dauðan hvern.

( - 'Hávamál', stanzas 76-77)
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the second gift.
of slender shape and features dim, time's shadow slinks and creeps along.
as sunken-shaded brings it gifts,
it tells us, 'there is more to come.'

To Sleep, Dreaming (Contour 2)

tenebrous beats from the shadows deep below, with the stars as wide awake as ever in the night. the heart beats, the blood pumps, the limbs obey...

a beat cold enough to make snap gelidus feel as hot as scorching flame 😳😳😳





part of the Deepwoken OST C-Side.

i'm just vibing really hard basically, don't @ me

[for background: i realised one of my older tracks, 'Vexatious Litigant' (https://soundcloud.com/naktigonis/vexatious-litigant), has fitting melodic segments to mix with the main theme for deepwoken. figured i'd mess around...]

D E E P W O K E S T

Card Select Screen Theme from the upcoming title, Project Deepwoken.

Assemble your comrades and set sail to conquer the high seas in Project Deepwoken - an upcoming turn-based card game made by the studio Monad.

Creators of the successful roguelike ROBLOX title Rogue Lineage, Monad now promises players a new and exciting card game like never seen before - assemble your deck of assault, defence, support and booster cards, and face against your opponents on the ship's deck while the tide is high!

Battle through enemies to obtain the Pirate King Almahar's treasure hoard before Aretta, the Countess of the Red Seas - and remember, only the most worthy will make it to the pirate legend's gold...








i'm joking.
this is a joke.
deepwoken isn't a card game.
this track also wasn't commissioned for the game and i made it for a laugh.
but not everyone is going to read this description, so like. feel free to use this to trick people i guess? B)

not my problem lol


think i might slap this onto the b-side album (call it c-side hahaha get it? sea side? i'll show myself out.)

All Hands On Deck! (Project Deepwoken - Card Select Screen)

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📝 Lyrics:

As of late I get swept into
Memories of the past
Looking for all the things that I drew
They are lost in a box in my room
I’ll be gone for another week or two
Do you know that I’ll be thinking of you?

While the Valley is fading in light
Could I hope to be found in your dreams
While the stars are the queens of the night
Do you hear my voice whispering?
Every time I leave this place
Do you know that I am dreaming of you?

In your eyes darling
Are the hues of the sky
In the going of the tides you smile
Oh my
what a beautiful thing
Do you think of me too?
While I am thinking of you

By the river we’ve always convened
Where we sit and discuss our dreams
In a while we’ll become what we’ve said
But for now I’ll keep the memories
Every time that I am away
Do you know that I am thinking of you?

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Titus Haug - Thinking Of You (with lyrics)

a small demonstration that i threw together to test out the new bodhrán .sf2 file that i found! really really good stuff!

i've had a fascination with this particular musical piece since i was a kid, and i think it was one of the reasons why i ended up loving celtic folk music so much. i think it's only fair that i chose this track to test out one of the most iconic instruments of celtic music B)

Marcshlua Uí Néill (O'Neill's Cavalry March) (Doodle)

Live recordings fresh from our living room!

Sing, my sister sing, sing out loud with all you bring
For how you sing is what you are...
And you’re wise in the ways, in the ways, in the ways of a woman by far,
And you’re wise in the ways, in the ways, in the ways of a woman by far!
You’re wise in your ways, that’s what you are.
Dance, my sister dance, fall in love and make romance
For how you dance is what you are...
And you’re wise in the ways, in the ways, in the ways of a woman by far,
And you’re wise in the ways, in the ways, in the ways of a woman by far!
You’re wise in your ways, that’s what you are.
Speak, my sister speak, speak the truth of what you think
For how you speak is what you are...
And you’re wise in the ways, in the ways, in the ways of a woman by far,
And you’re wise in the ways, in the ways, in the ways of a woman by far!
You’re wise in your ways, that’s what you are.
Play, my sister play, explore the World in the child’s way
For how you play is what you are...
And you’re wise in the ways, in the ways, in the ways of a woman by far,
And you’re wise in the ways, in the ways, in the ways of a woman by far!
You’re wise in your ways, that’s what you are.
Dream, my sister dream, dream your own reality
For how you dream is what you are...
And you’re wise in the ways, in the ways, in the ways of a woman by far,
And you’re wise in the ways, in the ways, in the ways of a woman by far!
You’re wise in your ways, that’s what you are.
Pray, my sister pray, giving thanks for each new day
For what you pray is what you are...
And you’re wise in the ways, in the ways, in the ways of a woman by far,
And you’re wise in the ways, in the ways, in the ways of a woman by far!
You’re wise in your ways, that’s what you are.
Grow, my sister grow, you have a path to reap and sow
For what you grow is what you are...
And you’re wise in the ways, in the ways, in the ways of a woman by far,
And you’re wise in the ways, in the ways, in the ways of a woman by far!
You’re wise in your ways, that’s what you are.
Walk, my sister walk, don’t waste your time with all that talk
For how you walk is what you are...
And you’re wise in the ways, in the ways, in the ways of a woman by far,

And you’re wise in the ways, in the ways, in the ways of a woman by far!
You’re wise in your ways, that’s what you are.
Breath, my sister breath, surrender to the mystery
For how you breath is where you are...
And you’re wise in the ways, in the ways, in the ways of a woman by far,
And you’re wise in the ways, in the ways, in the ways of a woman by far!
You’re wise in your ways, that’s what you are.
Live, my sister live, and receive all that you give
For how you live is what you are...!
And you’re wise in the ways, in the ways, in the ways of a woman by far,
And you’re wise in the ways, in the ways, in the ways of a woman by far!
You’re wise in your ways, that’s what you are.

Livingroom recording

Sisters song

A young Joseph Joestar asks Uncle Speedwagon to tell him about his grandfather Jonathan Joestar. Speedwagon is delighted to tell him all about the man he grew to admire, appreciate, and love.

A remake of my cover of "Jonathans Ballad" now with more heart and love put into it

Lyrics
Let me tell you of this tale that I used to know
The beginning of a bizarre adventure 
that began to unfold
A story about a man
And a mask that made his life 
Such a tragedy

No words at first I just watched in awe
I knew, this man moved different from the flow
A gentlemanly glow
True of heart but to me
Kindness, he did show

Embrace the sadness of your past
It won’t bring you dismay
Use it to transfer hope 
And pave futures way
If you could turn back time
Would you change a thing or would you just walk away?

And a flashy man soon came without a call
This boy, will surely be our futures hope
Two bonds are here to show
A friend for one and yet he feels like
He is, my son

What is inherited down to you
Will that purely show you?
The ardent ode of courage runs
Through your heart and soul
Cut down evil in your way
Become the suns bright rays

What is inherited down to you
The suns glow will show you
The history of that brave youth
Fighting till the final blow
As these notes play this sad song
They don’t suit you for that's plain for me to see
Your future
Is right there now for you

Unfortunate and cursed destiny
Tainted by an ancient mask that was set free
Your fate is plain to see
To overcome and face your every difficulty
Your very youth must burn away

This girl was overwhelmed by what she saw
For me, a gift inside me he bestowed
Grandness and warmth were loaned
Passed down for a new day
Within me they will grow

The shimmering of the ocean bright blue
The grand skies alluring view
Are the same for everyone you know
The world will follow through
Your name will echo too
Transcending time and space

What is inherited down to you
Will that purely show you?
The ardent ode to mankind 
Will shake their heart and soul
In this landscape of darkness
You must break through and shine for all to see

Embrace the courage and move ahead
Use it to quell your fear and woe
All men will someday die
Even if you’re left behind
As generations pass by
Their memories won’t fade

What is inherited down to you
The suns glow will show you
The noble ripple that flows
Through your decedent's blood
Will resonate turning to pride
Tenacious will will eventually become

The Future
Is now for someone new

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Johnathan's Ballad (Speedwagon Vers.)

Listen to Max Morin's new single 'Thirty', released March 20, 2020

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📝 Lyrics:

are you running from or running to
all those gray clouds ahead of you 
that never seem to fade
by now you thought you'd have it made
living the life with a nine to five, two kids and a gorgeous wife

maxing out your 401k 
saving up for a rainy day 
 
is this where you thought you'd be at thirty?
top ramen and a college degree 
and nothing to show for it but a torn up diploma
living with your parents in Tacoma
is this where you thought you'd be at thirty?

well you waited in line to claim your prize
it's a mountain of debt and you realize
maybe It's not all it's cracked up to be
the age old pursuit of the American dream 

are you saving all your hard earned quarters
for a machine that's clearly out of order 
  
maxing out your 401k
saving up for a rainy day
it's always raining anyway

Max Morin - Thirty (with lyrics)

soooooooooo this description aged poorly huh? lmao

a bit of history!

i made this track as a joke sometime in may 2020, heralding it to be a theme to the 'cat race' in deepwoken (at which time no such race was in game). the addition of a cat race called Felinor (thanks to this track and the meme that it helped spawn) was confirmed october 4th 2020 by Arch_Mage.

we did it folks. we really have! cat race REAL pass it on

(the description below is now outdated and is not the actual lore for the Felinor, but i'm keeping it just because it's a Funny™)

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Theme of the Felinor race from the upcoming Monad Studios title, Project Deepwoken.

A race with feline-like qualities, the Felinor are a capricious lot. Often vagarious and of swinging moods, they are experts at self-preservation and survival - boasting sharp claws on paw-like hands, the Felinor are renowned for their combat skill.

Fighters through and through, the Felinor do not build magnificent castles or form enormous kingdoms - instead they live in gregarious nomadic communities of modest size, wandering from place to place, seeking new resources to ensure their survival.

Naturally curious and of sharp senses, the Felinor also make for incredible explorers - though, their innate disdain for water, and their proneness for seasickness often hinders their attempts at seafaring. Nonetheless, numerous Felinor explorers have carved their names into the cornerstones of history...

As a result, the Felinor have spread far and wide - roaming hills and valleys, deserts and tundras, they are a cunning and hardy race of capricious feline-like warriors.

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I CAN'T BELIEVE I GOT YOU NERDS TWICE HAHAHAHAHA TOO GOOD
i'm joking.
i emphasise, THIS IS A JOKE.
this track wasn't commissioned for the game and i made it for the meme. same vein as 'All Hands On Deck!'.
but if i learned anything from 'All Hands On Deck', is that everyone will see the title and listen to the track without any critical thinking and go 'yooo DG leak with no brim'

and that more than suits me >;3c

it may be true what they say - no cat race in deepwoken... but there will always be a deepwoken cat race in our hearts </3

(i think i may be biased considering my past experience playing tabaxi in dnd 5e lmao)

No Time For Paws (Project Deepwoken OST - Felinor Theme)

i make music and suck at videogames 

currently working on the OST for Deepwoken, a Monad Studios game! B)

commissions currently closed! but i am happy to pass along any offers to fellow musicians.

any inquiries? contact me here, on Bluesky (@naktigonis.bsky.social), or via my business email, tenebrousgravelord@gmail.com

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Marcshlua Uí Néill (O'Neill's Cavalry March) (Doodle)

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