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[Xenix]

Excellent! Can't wait for the Oath to Order (Calling the Four Giants)! All your work sounds absolutely fantastic!

[Russ]

Wow, this is fantastic. I wasn't a big fan of Anju's solo part at the beginning, but the bit between her and the postman (and then later her mother) was amazing. It's one of my favorite scenes in the game, which also made it more enjoyable. Keep up the good work, I love hearing these little demos.

[Lightwulf]

I just got caught up as I haven't looked at this thread in a while.

I loved the Deku palace scene... and I'm glad you say the monkey doesn't die!
I also like how Kafei's dream uses Kamaro's dance tune; that was quite a fitting place to use it!
Demo #5: I guess it's been awhile; at first, when I read "Anju" I was thinking of Pamela. I figured out my error after the first minute or so. Anyway, I love the use of the Song of Storms and the basic House theme in the scene!

I've always been trying to figure out some lyrics to go with the Song of Storms... but that's just me. It doesn't have to have lyrics for the opera, especially when it's just used as a tune while sweeping. Besides, I think I've done the same thing or something similar - singing or humming the tune while I was doing something. It's a nice, upbeat tune, perfectly fitting for where it's used.
(Just an afterthought, the only tune more upbeat is the Lost Woods/Saria's Song. I use that tune to cheer me up sometimes.)

Anyway, great job so far! It will be great to see more.

[Berlioz]

Thanks!

This is not the only appearance of the Song of Storms. Act 2 has an entire number dedicated to it.

Edited by Berlioz, 26 August 2012 - 12:51 PM.

[Yapollo]

Well...shoot, this just keeps sounding better and better.

As someone with an interest soundtracks (as are many on this forum), I must say I am very impressed with both the re-orchestrations and vocals (especially as English can be a beast to fit into an opera).

Keep up the good work, sir.

[Berlioz]

Thanks.

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=QN6Twm0Mfoc

Just a little instrumental while I get stuff done.

[Berlioz]

Demo #6 is up!

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=kE0WYoHMKVw

[The Satellite]

Were the beginning notes supposed to sound like The Dark Knight's theme?

Love the art style as usual, the singer's voice could use a bit of refinement though; I can't tell if it was him or the tempo of some of the lyrics that bugged me. But seeing as this is my favorite song in the game... any chance we'll get an instrumental release of that song?

[Russ]

That.
Was.
Incredible.

Like TS said, the singer wasn't the best in the world, but the music was fantastic, as was the accompanying animation. But now I'm curious about the plot. You've told us before that Link's not appearing, and that Kafei is no Link; he's not gonna stop the moon. So... where does this all come in? Does he awaken the giants? Do they free themselves? Are they going to stop the moon, or are he and Anju crushed together like in the game? I'm really curious.

[Berlioz]

Someone hasn't been reading the blog's Q&As.

The video's description also explains some things.

But seeing as this is my favorite song in the game... any chance we'll get an instrumental release of that song?

It has been on my channel since January. It's called Victory and the Giant.

Edited by Berlioz, 09 October 2012 - 06:47 AM.

[Lightwulf]

Yeah, it's been a while since the earlier stuff was posted, so some of us either have forgotten about it or didn't see/read it.

But, yeah! Awesome use of animation! I like the symbolism of the mask using Skull Kid as a puppet; it really portrays what's really going on with him. Plus, I like the use of "shadow puppet"-like animation where there's not too much detail to distract the viewer from the actions and emotions being portrayed. Simple and effective, I'd say. Superb job!
It left me wondering how much of that was actually in the game; it's been so long since I played it that I don't remember the giants really saying much. But I like how you used the giant's line "Help our friend" as "Forgive our friend" since Kafei won't be able to do much to stop the Skull Kid.

I think Oath to Order didn't become a favorite of mine because it was used so little in the game. At the end, I was scrambling to remember what the tune was! Not saying I don't like it, though, 'cause I do. (Speaking of favorites, your Deku Palace scene is my most favorite so far!)

Not that it really matters at this point, but I'm curious as to how the giants will be done on stage and if they're going to be as tall as they are in the game. I can imagine a giant puppet being controlled backstage; either that or maybe along the lines of how Broadway's "The Lion King" immersed people into their costumes to make them animals, like the giraffe.

[Berlioz]

Thank you.

Regarding your doubts about the giant, you don't read video descriptions or the blog much, do you?

And the giants in the game say "forgive your friend."

Edited by Berlioz, 15 October 2012 - 04:45 PM.

[Nicholas Steel]

Quick suggestion: Colour code the lyrics when multiple people are speaking over each other. Doesn't need to be significant colouring like plain red, yellow, green or something, it can just be like pale blue, pale red, pale yellow etc. basically just a hint of colour to better indicate which lyric line belongs to who.

And amazing work so far, very impressed.

Edited by franpa, 15 October 2012 - 11:17 PM.

[Berlioz]

...

I feel like an idiot.

That is actually pretty simple and effective!!

*facewall*

Suggestion noted, and will be used in the next demo.

Thanks.

[Berlioz]

An important message to the community!

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=4qctNtSyql0