moonsongs

Back for another round of the Composing Jam! This contest is awesome for a number of reasons - it gives me a reason to create with a strict deadline (so no procrastinating) as well as a prompt to kickstart  my creative inspiration.  And I get to listen to a bunch of much more talented musicians and creators who have been given the same parameters.

My approach this time is a bit different than the last few, Previously, I have tried to blend in' with my sound and while I have liked the final result, it was a departure from what I normally tend to create. This time around, I have just jammed until I had a handful of tracks I liked the sound of; guaranteed they will lack the well composed sheen and structure of other entries but I am happy to stand behind my imperfect soundscapes. I hope you enjoy listening to them.    

The game? I imagine the soundtrack accompanies a narrative game where the main character is adrift on a boat at night (as suggested by the prompt image). He is starting to despair, slowly becoming more fearful that he will die alone at sea. Starting to become feverish, he hallucinates that his loved one has joined him . He comes to realise that the only way he can escape his predicament is through acceptance rather than denial, and in doing so a sense of peace washes over him. No longer in fear, he steps off the side of the boat and into the hungry sea.    

Credit for the AI-run NightCafe Creator for the starting point with the cover image.