[NEW INTEL] EREBUS' Score - Songs from Chaos - Part I - KARU
If chaos is part of EREBUS's DNA, traversing its devastated corridors and facing its untamed inhabitants wouldn't be complete without the unique themes and music written for UNYIELDER.
Three composers lent their talents to give a unique character to the bosses, characters, and overall atmosphere of UNYIELDER, bringing EREBUS and its dangers to life. Each composer brings their expertise, peculiarities, and vision to the ravaged universe of UNYIELDER.
Let’s meet Karu - whose real name is Carl Abelgas, a 23-year-old composer from the Philippines, celebrates his first milestone in the video game world. "I wanted each of the bosses or factions to have their own distinct themes through differing motifs and instrumentations. The TENNULI, for example, being a rather militaristic and war-hungry faction, I took a more aggressive approach but with substantial scale, such as the use of heavy brass, and snare drums layered with electric guitars. Furthermore, I had some chants added to emulate battle cries. With the IMPERIUM, I aimed to make it sound more regal, but with a touch of unpredictability. The instrumentation leaned more towards a traditional symphonic orchestra, but as the battle progresses, the scale and key keep changing."
The music in UNYIELDER not only dresses the environment and battles but also accompanies the player in their quest for power, changing as they delve deeper into their torment. “I didn’t want this to be purely a theme for the boss and characters, but I wanted to consider the player as they fought them. As the battle progresses, the composition changes slightly to make the player feel more of a badass, adding impact and that “oomf” to the gameplay. I won’t spoil too much on this front, but you’ll be able to feel it yourself when the game comes out! I'd reckon RAIN's Theme and one of the later bosses is a lot of fun too right now!”
That’s it for now. Don’t miss our next musical encounter, a very special one, an encounter that only EREBUS can hold.
Three composers lent their talents to give a unique character to the bosses, characters, and overall atmosphere of UNYIELDER, bringing EREBUS and its dangers to life. Each composer brings their expertise, peculiarities, and vision to the ravaged universe of UNYIELDER.
Let’s meet Karu - whose real name is Carl Abelgas, a 23-year-old composer from the Philippines, celebrates his first milestone in the video game world. "I wanted each of the bosses or factions to have their own distinct themes through differing motifs and instrumentations. The TENNULI, for example, being a rather militaristic and war-hungry faction, I took a more aggressive approach but with substantial scale, such as the use of heavy brass, and snare drums layered with electric guitars. Furthermore, I had some chants added to emulate battle cries. With the IMPERIUM, I aimed to make it sound more regal, but with a touch of unpredictability. The instrumentation leaned more towards a traditional symphonic orchestra, but as the battle progresses, the scale and key keep changing."
The music in UNYIELDER not only dresses the environment and battles but also accompanies the player in their quest for power, changing as they delve deeper into their torment. “I didn’t want this to be purely a theme for the boss and characters, but I wanted to consider the player as they fought them. As the battle progresses, the composition changes slightly to make the player feel more of a badass, adding impact and that “oomf” to the gameplay. I won’t spoil too much on this front, but you’ll be able to feel it yourself when the game comes out! I'd reckon RAIN's Theme and one of the later bosses is a lot of fun too right now!”
That’s it for now. Don’t miss our next musical encounter, a very special one, an encounter that only EREBUS can hold.