Ape’s Journey

My task was to make music for the entire game, and to make it 3d. I chose a Ochrestra ensemble at the music made mainly with BBC Spitfire, samples from other ensemble’s and small amount of synthesis. The reason for this decision was mainly based on the setting and the story, Ape being a wizard and the fantastsical forest with its creatures. The music had to both emphasise the character, action and the surroundings. 

The music is originally made linear in Ableton, but with thoughts on how to make it non-linear. For example, making a piece where there are already thought in stingers, quieter parts and explosive loops that can seamlessly transition from one another. A big part of the process was also about considering how it would sound in-game and how to upmix it. It had to be 3D, but it shouldn’t take the player out of the experience, which could happen if i had put the drums at the back. Therefore, I made a big stereo track that couldn’t fit everything, then when I mixed it up, I had plenty to work with.