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Post by stonetroll on Apr 28, 2020 23:02:36 GMT -5
Hey there... I've only just started making Dungeon Synth but i've been a long time listener. my main project is called STONETROLL. I'm currently working on a three part concept influenced by diablo and ultima underworld...i know very original.
Part one which was released independently on 4/21 is titled "decent into exile" I'd generally describe it as dungeon drone...i'm currently writing and recording the second of the three parts and i will update this with any and all progress given the interest. I'm musically self taught and i think that shows in some of the tracks but i'm constantly re-recording, re-mixing trying to hone my ear.
I hope to get to know you guys better and if you have questions of me don't hesitate to ask...
thanks for you time guys!
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Post by crystallogic13 on Apr 30, 2020 0:15:03 GMT -5
Hello and welcome to the forum!! The cover art on Bandcamp (Diablo 1 ) and the mentions of Ultima Underworld etc made me listen to it asap!! Personally though to be honest, I couldn't make the the connection soundwise, which was kinda of a let down (for example if you listen to Abandoned Places e.g. Lyramion song. just to name first one that fits the "Ultima Underworld" influence is VERY strong and evident there).. I could be wrong though since I found it hard to concentrate to the actual melodies because they sounded too deep in the mix while the ambience (more than I'd liked) was up on the front of the sound all the time.. I hope you take my words as an honest critique and I'll gladly listen to your next works, love the RPG direction you're taking! Regards!
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Post by stonetroll on Apr 30, 2020 11:25:09 GMT -5
Hey thanks for the listen! I appreciate the feedback and will make some adjustments! This is my first foray into DS, most of my other stuff in noise or ambient (why the ambience was so high in the mix)I guess i'm a little shy about my melodies and song structure but I'll bump them up higher in the mix! Thanks for the listen recommendation I try not to listen to too much DS while in the writing/jamming mode but i guess it never hurts to seek more inspiration. Thank you again for the response and the feedback it's nice to have another set of ears you listen to it some much when i'm making it, i think I know how it sounds vs how it actually does sound so thank you!! I'll definitely use you for an objective source if that's cool lol..
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Post by stonetroll on Apr 30, 2020 11:34:05 GMT -5
*update* !!!!THANK YOU ALL FOR HELPING ME REACH MY PRODUCTION GOAL!!!!! Here we are in the final stages of production,
I'm currently making some tweaks to the final j-cards and making some adjustments to the final mix.
but here is a peek at the final project!!!
*update* only 8 copies remaining
Again thank you everyone you guys fucking rock!
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Post by crystallogic13 on Apr 30, 2020 11:34:22 GMT -5
Sure mate dunno how "objective" I can be, pretty much subjective but I will more than gladly give feedback anytime asap!! You should note that personally I'm not very fond of noise in general, but there are many many people in this forum too very fond of noise and artists too that put some noise in their DS (Ranseur is a must listen really, Tyrannus early stuff I liked its mix of noise and DS, lots and lots of others I forget!).. Good to see you around and keep us updated!! p.s. Ultima Underworld 1... Diablo 1... Such great references and games.. I really do have to go back and try to finish once and for all UU1 so I play 2 at some point in life Excellent atmosphere both and games of course (vastly different of course)..
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Post by stonetroll on May 2, 2020 12:42:30 GMT -5
Hell yes man, i just finished UU2 about 3 weeks ago great game i would recommend it if you have the time. I play these really slow my most recent play through of UU2 ended being like 56 hours from start to finish. Thanks for the welcome this seems like a real nice community and i look forward to getting to know more of you guys. I've been lurking in the threads and it seems like you've got a good crowd here. Ehh everybody seems like a fan and most people who like this genre knows what sounds good!!
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Post by stonetroll on May 2, 2020 12:47:37 GMT -5
*update* !!!!1st day mass production progress!!!! 5 complete! 8 recorded need j-card 6 need recording and j-card
once again from my whole heart, thank you guys so much! I never thought my first release would meet my goal so fast you guys fucking rock!!
!!I am working on a few goodies to put in with the tapes so i hope you'll be surprised!!
!!cheers everyone!!
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Post by windgeist on May 3, 2020 0:18:28 GMT -5
I' ve listened to your release yesterday. Unfortunately the link in your initial post seems to be broken, but I was able to find your bandcamp page on my own. It's a very atmospheric album that gives me some subterranian vibes of dread and danger. I'd call it Dark Ambient rater then DS, but thats just my personal view and like I said in another discussion already: There should be no strict line between both genres.
I also like the elements of noise in your compositions. They do a lot for the unsetteling atmosphere of your music. If I close my eyes I can imagine a dungeon full of traps and monsters. The only thing I don't like that much is the computer voice in the intro. I'd prefere a real narrator, but thats probaply just my personal taste.
All in all a nice release. I will keep an eye on your project.
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Post by stonetroll on May 4, 2020 13:00:09 GMT -5
hey there thank you for you time and your listen! I'll post another link here so hopefully it's easier to find. It's awesome that you've got the same pictures in your head. I was hoping it would translate that way, I was thinking about going to a real narrator, I was writing up some of the story for part 2 yesterday, I like the idea of a human narrator it'd probably be easier to make out what is being said. Thanks for the feedback it's great to hear from you guys I love the constructive criticism always trying progress as an artist!
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Post by stonetroll on May 4, 2020 13:02:53 GMT -5
*update* .Start of day three. 13 completed and numbered 6 need j-card and numbers
!!!!Hopefully hitting the mail starting tomorrow!!!!! Thank you all for your support and feedback, this community fucking rocks, keep being awesome guys
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Post by stonetroll on May 4, 2020 15:14:27 GMT -5
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Post by stonetroll on May 5, 2020 12:15:50 GMT -5
*update* all cassettes are finished starting to assemble packages first batch to hit the mail starting tomorrow
now that this production run is finished i will be posting a rough sample of my next release hope you look forward to that!
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