Sounds of Saiadha - The Steam Awards
Hey everyone,
It’s that time of year again! No, not the holidays (yet). It’s time for the Steam Awards, to celebrate your favorite games this year!
At this point, you probably know how this works and have seen a dozen posts about this already, but I’d still like to say a few words about why we think you should nominate ENDLESS Legend 2 for the Best Soundtrack.
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Music is a crucial part of immersing yourself in the world of a game, and we think this is doubly true in strategy games, where you view the world from above at some distance. From the beginning of the ENDLESS universe, we worked together with Arnaud Roy (known as FlyByNo in those days) to bring this fantastic world to life, from the ethereal synth tunes of ENDLESS Space to the rich, orchestral production of ENDLESS Legend 2. We think Arnaud’s work stands on its own as being evocative of the ENDLESS universe as a whole and of the factions within it.
The soundtrack of ENDLESS Legend 2 is built on an original blend of acoustic and electronic elements, based on concrete textures and rare instruments.
Arnaud Roy’s work is inspired both by electronic and post rock music from the 90’s. For ENDLESS Legend 2, he first drew inspiration from the sounds of nature -- the swell of waves, the trickling of sand, or shells clinking together. These recordings were then put into a granular synthesizer to create vibrant and unique textures that reinforce the entire game soundtrack.
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
As for the choice of instruments, Arnaud turned to the soft, enveloping tones of handpans and to an incredible instrument: the crystal baschet. This instrument features glass rods that must be played with wet fingers, producing the flute-like and strange sounds heard during the Monsoon. Additionally, a masculine chorus emphasizes the chthonic and telluric forces that inhabit the heart of Saiadha.
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
Win or lose, we’re grateful for every single vote, and for the support you have shown us since we launched into Early Access.
Thank you!
- The Amplitude Team
It’s that time of year again! No, not the holidays (yet). It’s time for the Steam Awards, to celebrate your favorite games this year!
At this point, you probably know how this works and have seen a dozen posts about this already, but I’d still like to say a few words about why we think you should nominate ENDLESS Legend 2 for the Best Soundtrack.
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
Music is a crucial part of immersing yourself in the world of a game, and we think this is doubly true in strategy games, where you view the world from above at some distance. From the beginning of the ENDLESS universe, we worked together with Arnaud Roy (known as FlyByNo in those days) to bring this fantastic world to life, from the ethereal synth tunes of ENDLESS Space to the rich, orchestral production of ENDLESS Legend 2. We think Arnaud’s work stands on its own as being evocative of the ENDLESS universe as a whole and of the factions within it.
The soundtrack of ENDLESS Legend 2 is built on an original blend of acoustic and electronic elements, based on concrete textures and rare instruments.
Arnaud Roy’s work is inspired both by electronic and post rock music from the 90’s. For ENDLESS Legend 2, he first drew inspiration from the sounds of nature -- the swell of waves, the trickling of sand, or shells clinking together. These recordings were then put into a granular synthesizer to create vibrant and unique textures that reinforce the entire game soundtrack.
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
As for the choice of instruments, Arnaud turned to the soft, enveloping tones of handpans and to an incredible instrument: the crystal baschet. This instrument features glass rods that must be played with wet fingers, producing the flute-like and strange sounds heard during the Monsoon. Additionally, a masculine chorus emphasizes the chthonic and telluric forces that inhabit the heart of Saiadha.
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
Win or lose, we’re grateful for every single vote, and for the support you have shown us since we launched into Early Access.
Thank you!
- The Amplitude Team