Shroud of the Avatar

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Shroud of the Avatar (SotA)

Richard Daskas, Bard Playlist

Foundation & Strength (final version)

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

Hail Novia! / Lighter Version1 feat. Jenna Holdway on vocals

Over Hill and Round the Mountain

Composed by Steven J Goldman. Performed and produced by Space Bards. Portalarium holds exclusive game industry usage rights.

Dark Planet (Shroud Of The Avatar Intro Cinematic Theme)

Timber & Pelts

Hard Road Ahead

Truth (music box), Love (violin), Courage (french horns).

This is the same arrangement as previous versions with drums back in -- just less of them. Some volume and panning tweaks. Trying to go easy on the EQ but might have to dive back in to master this on a few different speakers/headphones.

Holt - "Power of Virtue" (Lord British Approved)

Forage and Grow

Truth on Zither (a medieval instrument) -gradual complexity
Love on a Large Dizi (chinese silk road wind instrument)
Courage on solo Trumpet & Low Brass

The objective was to make this song less heavy than the "Power of Virtue" version, pull the reverb way back and give it a more traditional feel, while still retaining elements of epic fantasy. Female vocals are a placeholder intro/outro idea. Not necessary, but I felt it was a nice touch that further unites the songs.

Holt - "Light of Virtue" (Lord British Approved)

This track is a collaboration between Jarrod Kailef and myself. Kailef wrote the violin melody and made several decisions in regards to the form, flow and energy of the piece. I contributed to the composition, recording, and production of the track.

"Salty Dog Shanty" by Richard Daskas and Jarrod Kailef

Yo Ho Hum, I Really Need Some Rum

A song for the upcoming video game, "Shroud of the Avatar."

Shackled Fawn

Volga Sea Shanty

Beyond

Nova

A collection of ambient background music showcasing various scenarios and environments from the vast ocean to outer space.

Jungle Depths

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.

Yew Tree of Dara Brae

Watch the video
https://youtu.be/8WneMyEWhF0

8Dio 2015 Stand Out Contest Submission: “Cosmic Voyage” by Richard Daskas