Something Svenskt This Way Comes…
2009 September 21
A little light listening music today.
Here’s a preview of “Byssan Lull”, the music from Lucidity’s main menu. More about it later, but for now click the link below to listen:
Let’s see how this goes. Hopefully people dig listening to tracks here. I have some other stuff I’m wanting to share with everyone – and not just from Lucidity. So stay tuned…
Lucidity on XBLA
Jedi Mudkip
Jesse
tombible
pixelblonde
Shara
David
Oooh, kinda creepy.
I look forward to seeing more!
Being Swedish, I think it’s awesome that this song is in the game, which I am very excited to play. Can’t imagine how exotic the song might sound to americans.
Nice, soothing music. A bit too passive for normal listening for me, but it will probably work well in Lucidity. I did find the “crackling” in the background somewhat distracting to the soothing experience though, intentional?
Btw: good choice of music to adapt. The lyrics fit well to the theme of Lucidity.
Hey Kim,
I’ll let Jesse weigh in here but regarding the crackling effect, I remember that was intentional and was layered in by Jesse to give it that old time feel, as though being played on a gramophone.
I’m a vinyl junkie myself and there’s something soothing about the crackle of old vinyl that gives music an extra warmth!
I really like it. A very eerie, but soothing song. I <3 the crackling. Gives it a more natural feel, like I just put this on my record player for a nice listening session while i read a book. I can't wait to hear more.
Oh that is QUITE nice.
Hey David,
I pretty much figured the crackling was intentional, just wondered why it’s there. To me the volume of the crackling seems a little bit over the top, unless it’s there to prevent the music from becoming too soothing. I do see that others have different views though, so it might be because I’m used to a clean sound.
Oh, and don’t misunderstand me: I think this music is great. I’m just curious as to why it sounds like it does.
Hey, Kim –
The vinyl crackle comes from some conversations that David and I had early on in the development of Lucidity. There’s a sense that the crackle gives of “age” to a track, that you’re not listening to the original or not listening to it being performed at that moment.
For me, the crackle also felt a bit like the crackle of a fireplace, something that Sofi might have at her Grandmother’s house. When I think of it as a fireplace crackle, I love the dichotomy it has with the cold gusts of wind that are also in the track.
For what it’s worth, I’ll wade into the crackle-debate!
I think that record crackle is probably something that definitely has a relaxing effect on me. But I think that it probably shows my age. My sister, 12 years younger than me, grew up in the CD/iPod age. I grew up in the tail end of the vinyl era. As such, my house was filled with vinyl. We didn’t get a CD player until I was 10.
The reason it’s relaxing is something that can only be understood if you’ve laid on the floor listening to a record that lulled you into a state of relaxation so long that the record ends and goes into the locked groove at the end. You just hear a loop of crackle over and over for as long as you lay there in a cozy endorphin puddle.
I would think that people who’ve had a similar experience associate the sound with relaxation even though it’s objectively a harsh crackle sound. Sorta like how the smell of coffee can pep up a coffee drinker even though objectively it smells kinda horrible (that is, until you’ve acquired the taste and love of it).
Wow who knew I had so much to say about crackle!?! Nice track. Like it.
Wow, awesome music. Very eerie, but at the same time very warm. I love all the little extra effects like the crackling and the wind. I hope we’ll get to hear more soon!
Wow! Cool song although a bit sad. I have a Swedish friend (not a cook though), and will ask him to translate the lyrics.
BTW is there any chance to modify my rating? Rating in the iPhone is not as precise as I’d expected.
Actually, both the lyrics and a little behind-the-scenes action on the track will be coming your way in the near future.
Also from Sweden, and I must say I love this version very cool to use it in a game.
I´m not going to reveal the lyrics, I will leave that to you guys. Now I´m really looking forward to this game.
Swedish lullaby goes creepy goth. Freakin’ awesome.
/swedish guy
Excellent! Will the full track be downloadable at some point?
Well, this is the full track. If you right-click on the link that reads “Listen to Byssan Lull”, you can select “Save Link As…” and save it to your computer.
Great track! I am really digging the look and feel to Lucidity – can’t wait to actually play it. Any plans to release a soundtrack for the game (either for free, or for sale via iTunes)?
I LOVE it. Very distinctive. Would actually purchase a full album of swedish lullabies in this vein, eerie sound effects and all.
Wonderful version of a great swedish lullaby. Care to share the name of the singer?
It’s in the next post.
http://lucasartsworkshop.wordpress.com/2009/09/22/say-what/
My appreciations.
I love this song. It’s on repeat right now and I must’ve heard it 20+ times, but every time it’s just as great. Thanks for releasing it for free.
Thanks, Hybrid. Glad you’re enjoying it. So far, the response from everyone has been really warm. I’m glad everyone is so open to listening to a great Swedish tune even if they may not understand the lyrics. : )
Would love to see a soundtrack for the game released. Just finished Lucidity and it was just what I needed at the moment, short, sweet and enough fantasy to keep a smile on my face
Any news on a soundtrack? Very soothing music.