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Updates + Some Rough Song Previews
The song I was planning to release this week has been delayed until next week (or later this month). It's a really special one for me and I want to make sure I have enough time to get it just right. So instead, I decided to finish up a past song of mine and finally release it. There will be a free download (among other rewards) for you all in a few minutes!
Here are some (rough) song previews of some little things I'm working on while you wait for the other stuff!
2022-07-16 07:22:45 +0000 UTC View PostThis Week's Song - "Lumi" (SONG STEMS)
And now the nitty gritty of it all. Every instrument and sound isolated for your own lil fun. I've gone ahead and made the stem files more detailed as well!
2022-07-09 16:30:38 +0000 UTC View PostThis Week's Song - "Lumi" (Backing Track)
No leads for that sweet sweet jammin'!
2022-07-09 15:03:42 +0000 UTC View PostThis Week's Song - "Lumi" (Free Download)
BAM here it is! A Rock song with some retro/chiptune-like elements. This a first attempt, but I'm pretty happy with how it came out (especially in the melodies)! I hope you all enjoy!
2022-07-09 15:02:48 +0000 UTC View PostPlans for this week's video!
YES I finally have content coming again! This time, I have a (kinda) first attempt at a rock song mixed with chiptune-like elements. It was for a commission and I've gotten permission to share and distribute it. $3+ patrons will be getting things like: a free download, a backing track, and stems for the song tomorrow (or later today)! I hope you all look forward to it (: The song is named "Lumi". For now. It was a pretty fun attempt, and the client seemed to enjoy it quite a lot as well! Stay...
2022-07-07 14:36:54 +0000 UTC View PostLong time no see! Content and rewards are returning! (UPDATE POST)
Hey! Work's been crazy again. That was on top of noise outside that destroyed my sleep schedule and me briefly catching COVID. Everything is all good now and I am working hard to catch up on all my commission work.
Once I'm all done, I would like to return to some content creation this July and August! Which is rare these days, but yes, I'm planning on 2 months worth of stuff. This of course includes two months worth of rewards on here! I hope you guys look forward to it (if everything ...
2022-06-23 18:51:26 +0000 UTC View PostExorknight - Shady Cicada (1/1)
Here it is! Finally a new song for you all. Its another favorite of mine and I'm glad the reception was so well recieved. I will be back with new content and rewards as soon as possible, but I hope you enjoyed this little song this month for now!
2022-04-30 14:33:18 +0000 UTC View PostGoogle Drive Invites + other rewards coming this week! New stuff on the way
Thank you to everyone who joined! I've been on a huge hiatus (well...there's a video coming today, but still) so I havent updated here much. That being said: with the new video coming out, I'd like to reorganize everything on here and send out the proper invites/rewards. Expect those soon.
$3+ Patrons will be getting a free download to a new song in the next post!
2022-04-23 15:50:18 +0000 UTC View PostI'll be returning to some content creation/Patreon stuff in April
It's been a busy year off YouTube, but in a really good way. Plenty of commissions and fun announcements (and really amazing streams on twitch)! That being said, I decided that I'd make content when I have less commission's on a month. April seems to be one of those, so I'll try to make a thing or two for there!
FOR THE RECORD: Remember that I only charge by the video, so the less I upload, the less I charge (and if I upload nothing, I don't charge at all). I feel like this works out f...
Big changes for my career this year/More activity here (UPDATE)
Okay so I'm going to make it short here because I want to address everything in a video, but it's clear that over the last 2 or so years, I've been a little overwhelmed with work. But in all honesty, things were still manageable. My neglect for my mental health was the huge issue behind me being late for updates or having intense music block.
I've also come to realize that while YouTube can be amazing and open a bunch of opportunities for me, it can also be extremely mentally taxing. ...
Realized I didn't charge patrons for December, which is both great and bad. But also Happy New Year!
Yeah so no income for the month unfortunately, but since there was a lack of some updates, I'd say don't worry about it (: This month, I should be returning to work, so I as a resolution, I'll try to update as much as possible! Just gotta figure this all out :'D
Have a good one, lads! And thank you so much for all of the support you've given me after all this time. I wish you all the best. Let's make this year an amazing one!
2022-01-01 10:38:52 +0000 UTC View PostI'm on break until the new year. Rewards will be coming!
I announced this pretty much everywhere but here somehow, but I will be taking a short break. And once again, for the weeks where I dont upload videos, you don't get charged at all. So it's all good! I hope you all enjoy the holidays and I will see you back with whatever content awaits in the near future! Thank you for everything. Things have been extra rough and it means a lot to see any of you go out of your way to support me and keep this career going. I'll keep doing my best to give you t...
2021-12-29 17:36:45 +0000 UTC View PostThis Week's Song (Free Early Download) - It's a new favorite!
I managed to make something and I'm really happy with how it came out! It originally came from my inspiration to make my own hypothetical "Breath of the Wild 2" emotional battle theme, but it eventually became it's own thing! I hope you enjoy (:
2021-12-18 14:23:17 +0000 UTC View PostRewards update for the past 2 weeks!
Hey! Short on time, but I wanted to let you know that you will be getting a download for this week's and last week's song, as well as the backing tracks, stems, etc before this month ends. Sorry for the delay. I'm trying to finish everything I have so I can take the last two or so weeks of the year off. The rewards will come!
2021-12-11 16:48:34 +0000 UTC View PostShady Cicada - The Ballad of Sad Mario (3/3)
Okay yeah I know. What even was this, right? This was meant to be an honest to goodness joke, but it somehow transformed into something that I really liked. And people like it so much, they want it on spotify now. It was just another take on the Mario theme, but in one of my own styles. I'm glad you guys enjoyed it (: I have more originals coming up though, so stay tuned!
2021-12-01 03:56:45 +0000 UTC View PostShady Cicada - Little Lad (2/3)
The title I made for this killed me, but this truly is a serious song I made for my own game project, and I'm super happy with out it came out. Mainly because the chords progression and scale were both things I was not used to. I usually make sad/emotional/ambient/battle stuff, but I love adding more variety any chance I get. Any steps towards being a more versatile composer! I hope you guys enjoyed (:
2021-12-01 03:54:10 +0000 UTC View PostShady Cicada - Time Immemorial (1/3)
This is one of my favorite songs I've written this year. The funny part is I actually wrote the outline for this maybe 2 years ago? But I only got the motivation now to finish it. It might be something I use for a game idea in the future. Not necessarily Projest LUCA (oooo vagueness). Hope you guys enjoyed!
2021-12-01 03:49:35 +0000 UTC View PostThis Weeks's Song (SONG STEMS)
A weird one to have stems for, but I figured you'd potentially get a kick out of the background instruments (: trying to make stems for every future song here on out!
2021-11-27 14:16:05 +0000 UTC View PostThis Week's Song (Free Early Download)
This one is a bit weird, but was also a lot of fun. I basically tried to make a Sad version of the Mario theme, but also completely change the genre. It's definitely good practice for future original track arranging!
2021-11-27 14:06:58 +0000 UTC View Post