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Desert Bus for Hope 2022 Game Jam

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Request original music for your game!

A topic by Dillatont created Nov 12, 2022 Views: 911 Replies: 47
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DillatontSubmitted2 years ago (11 edits) (+1)

Hi all, 

This is my 4th time doing this Game Jam (and first since 2019). I would like to offer my services composing music for this game jam. If you would like original music for your game, please post here on this message board. I will be taking requests from the first 7 people to respond, and I will complete one per day until the end of the run. 

My songs will generally be 60 to 90 seconds in length, and they will be designed to loop. That is about as much as I can reasonably write and mix in a day.

If you would like to see what my music sounds like, check out my YouTube here and my Soundcloud here.

What I need from you

Describe, in as much detail as you can.....

*The general purpose/function of your song request* Do you want a title screen? A gameplay loop? A triumphant victory fanfare? Let me know what you want the song to do.

*General musical style and details* What do you want it to sound like? If you have a particular style, tempo, mood, or set of instruments in mind, please let me know.

Currently Claimed Spots (Order subject to change)

 JJJJ Studios COMPLETE 11.13.22

Entering the Overworld https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/616084100742381568/1041345974720798730/En...

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kainenable COMPLETE 11.14.22

Stay a While https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/616084100742381568/1041732276771368991/St...

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 DeltaShop Studios COMPLETE 11.15.22

Make Your Selection! https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/616084100742381568/1042104346487296010/Ma... 

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 wildroseinteractive COMPLETE 11.16.22

Muzak Break https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/616084100742381568/1042315798607319050/Mu...

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No Jammer COMPLETE 11.17.22 

Upbeat Song That Could Be Used a Lot of Way https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/616084100742381568/1042671303125127229/Up...

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BigTheDave COMPLETE 11.18.22 

Confrontation! https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/616084100742381568/1043352866133393439/Co... 

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Silly little audio for everyone! COMPLETE 11.18.22

DBFHGJ22 Bumper  https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/616084100742381568/1043392306142793748/DB...

Disclaimers

Standard disclaimer* As the composer, I retain all rights to usage of the music, including future distribution and sales. I do sell music packs on online game asset marketplaces, and I like to reserve the right to use any song I compose in such a manner in the future.

Instruments Used* I can do a variety of styles well, but I do not have a lot of good sound templates for electric guitars. I am willing to try...I am just warning you that this is not my strong suit. Piano is my main instrument and my compositional specialty, but do not feel as though you need to request something with piano in it.

About Me

I go by Dillatont here at Desert Bus and Loading Ready Run, and VGMesque in certain other parts of the internet. I have been a crafter for Desert Bus for the last 6 years (Here is my entry this year), and I have previously submitted games to this Game Jam on three different occasions. (See here,  here, and here for more).

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kainenableSubmitted2 years ago (1 edit)

HI Dillatont! I would love to take you up on that, you will probably be getting loads of requests. This year I will be making an octopathish 2.5d game. I still have not nailed down the story. I would love maybe some ambientish "town" music, and maybe a victory fanfare. I am waiting for the prompt to really get started. 

https://kainenable.itch.io/internsnightmare (my game last year) I did it in the unreal engine.

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DillatontSubmitted2 years ago (1 edit)

Hi, kainenable. I will put you on my list! When you get the prompt and have a better idea of your story and what specifically you are looking for, let me know, and I will get to it within the first few days of the run.

I really enjoy the Octapath soundtrack, so it will be a lot of fun to work in that style.

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DillatontSubmitted2 years ago (1 edit)

kainenable, do you have any additional information for your idea at this point ? I can make a town theme if that is still your preference. If you have anything to add to it or a different thought, let me know!

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kainenableSubmitted2 years ago

Hello! Yes, so a town theme would be great. I have decided to go with the theme where you are abandoned while riding a bus. In the middle of an arid desert. Thanks!




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DillatontSubmitted2 years ago

Looks great! I have been working on a theme this evening, and I incidentally think that it works REALLY well with the images, so I am looking to seeing how it sounds when I do the final mix tomorrow!

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DillatontSubmitted2 years ago (2 edits)

kainenable, here is your music, in both MP3 and WAV format. If you need the file in .ogg format, please let me know, and I can also do that. Good luck with your game!

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/616084100742381568/1041732276771368991/St... 

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/616084100742381568/1041732277064958042/St...

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kainenableSubmitted2 years ago

This is wonderful!!! This has actually inspired me with more ideas. Thank you so much!! Is there anything you want me to link specifically in the credits?

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DillatontSubmitted2 years ago

Glad you like! I am also glad to hear that the music is inspiring gameplay!

As for credits...if you could credit me as VGMesque, rather than Dillatont, it would be appreciated, as that is the name I use for my music. 

If you are looking to link....https://soundcloud.com/vgmesque or https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiJ-aUJ3cSUeklLRt_m1DcA are the socials I use for my music.

Cheers!

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DillatontSubmitted1 year ago

kainenable, this is Dillatont. I made music for your Desert Bus for Hope Game Jam Game last November. I have a request. I am hoping to make a visual demo reel of my music. May I use footage from your game in my demo reel? If so, it would be appreciated. Cheers!

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JJJJ StudiosSubmitted2 years ago

Can you make an overworld theme, sort of retro style, kind of like the old legend of zelda style music.

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DillatontSubmitted2 years ago

JJJJ Studios, I believe I can do that.  I will add you to my list and try to get that done in the front half of the run. Cheers!

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JJJJ StudiosSubmitted2 years ago

How will you send it and can I use it for my other games not for this jam?

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DillatontSubmitted2 years ago (1 edit)

I should be able to direct message it to you here. If not,  we will work out a way to get it to you via email. As for other games...if you make a game and do not sell it, you of course would have permission to use this music. If you  sell your game commercially, you would not have permission unless we  work out a reasonable financial solution.

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DillatontSubmitted2 years ago

JJJJ Studios, here is your music, in MP3 format. If you need the file in .wav format or .ogg format, please let me know, and I can also do that. Good luck with your game! https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/616084100742381568/1041345974720798730/En...

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JJJJ StudiosSubmitted2 years ago (1 edit)

What DAW do you use and where did you learn? 

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DillatontSubmitted2 years ago

So, it is a combination of things. I do my initial notation in Finale, which is a traditional music notation software that I learned how to use when I was studying music composition in college. For your track, I used a VST called NES VST to get the 8 bit sounds, and I basically have figured that out by playing around with it. Then I balance and finish in Audacity, which I also have figured out by playing around with it.

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JJJJ StudiosSubmitted2 years ago

Can you send the audio in .wav format, unreal engine doesn't work well with mp3s.

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DillatontSubmitted2 years ago

Sure thing! Try this out instead https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/616084100742381568/1041442350561497159/En...

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JJJJ StudiosSubmitted2 years ago

Thank you, got it working. It is amazing music.

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DillatontSubmitted1 year ago

JJJJ Studios, this is Dillatont. I made music for your Desert Bus for Hope Game Jam Game last November. I have a request. I am hoping to make a visual demo reel of my music. May I use footage from your game in my demo reel? If so, it would be appreciated. Cheers!

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JJJJ StudiosSubmitted1 year ago

Sure, you can use any footage of that game for anything.

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DillatontSubmitted1 year ago

Thank you!

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DeltaShop Studios2 years ago (2 edits)

I want MUSIC. I want some sort of menu music, but... does it cost anything? I will mention you in end credits. I like stage select song style from Mega Man 8: Anniversary Edition and i also like the main theme of Super Mario 64.

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DillatontSubmitted2 years ago(+1)

DeltaShop Studios,

Certainly no cost, as I do not think that is in the spirit of a game jam. I am offering up my time to the community so that we can all make neat games! I can definitely put you on my list and work on some menu music. Can you clarify what you mean when you are saying in march...are you referring to the musical style, or something else?

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DeltaShop Studios2 years ago (1 edit)

I like the musical styles of that songs. March? Forget about that, okay? (About march)

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DillatontSubmitted2 years ago(+1)

Sure thing. I will take a look at those examples and try to get something to you by the middle of the run!

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DeltaShop Studios2 years ago

Thank you very much!

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DillatontSubmitted2 years ago

DeltaShop Studios,

I would like to get your opinion. I have put together a quick demo of what I am considering for your track. I am not certain that I have achieved the style you are looking for. What do you think ?https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/616084100742381568/1041431477361070110/Me...

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DillatontSubmitted2 years ago

DeltaShop Studios, here is your music, in both MP3 and WAV format. If you need the file in .ogg format, please let me know, and I can also do that. Good luck with your game!

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/616084100742381568/1042104346122407976/Ma...

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/616084100742381568/1042104346487296010/Ma...

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DeltaShop Studios2 years ago

Thank you very much! The music is perfect! I did not make a game for game jam in time, but i will use it in my project anyways!

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DillatontSubmitted2 years ago

Glad you enjoyed the music! Good luck with your game!

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DillatontSubmitted2 years ago (1 edit)

Hey all,

I have more open slots! If you would like original music for your game, please let me know and I will get on it!

If you have already received music and would like a 2nd song, feel free to make a request!

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wildroseinteractiveSubmitted2 years ago

Would I be able to request a piece of relaxing music, in the style of elevator or waiting room music? I'm making a verisimulator, and was hoping to play music during the "mandatory enforced break time".

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DillatontSubmitted2 years ago

wildroseinteractive,

Sure thing! I can definitely do something relaxing and styled after elevator music. I will start work on that later today, with the goal of getting it to you soon!

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DillatontSubmitted2 years ago

wildroseinteractive, here is your music, in both MP3 and WAV format. If you need the file in .ogg format, please let me know, and I can also do that. Good luck with your game!

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/616084100742381568/1042315798607319050/Mu...

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/616084100742381568/1042315799035133972/Mu...

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wildroseinteractiveSubmitted2 years ago (1 edit)

Thanks so much! How would you like to be credited?

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DillatontSubmitted2 years ago(+1)

You are quite welcome! As for credits...if you could credit me as VGMesque, rather than Dillatont, it would be appreciated, as that is the name I use for my music. 

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DillatontSubmitted1 year ago

wildroseinteractive, this is Dillatont. I made music for your Desert Bus for Hope Game Jam Game last November. I have a request. I am hoping to make a visual demo reel of my music. May I use footage from your game in my demo reel? If so, it would be appreciated. Cheers!

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Big The DaveSubmitted2 years ago

Hey, could I get a Boss theme for a side-scrolling beat-em-up game. Streets-of-rage/TMNT style.



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DillatontSubmitted2 years ago (1 edit)

Big The Dave, I would be glad to do so! I have not yet been asked for a boss theme this week, so I think this will be a good creative exercise. I will get to work later today and I will aim to get it to you by Friday...boss themes tend to take me a little bit longer to pull off.

Also, thank you for YouTube links....that makes things much easier for me!

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DillatontSubmitted2 years ago

Big The Dave, I wanted to give you an update. I am making good progress on your boss theme, but it is getting.....ambitious, and coming out at around 2 min. 5 seconds in length.  I am going to give you an unfinished placeholder track by tomorrow morning, but the full track is going to come in late evening (EST) tomorrow night.

I may also give you a shortened version in case that fits what you are doing better. 

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Big The DaveSubmitted2 years ago (1 edit)

Hey, don't worry about it. Some of the best games have boss themes that go hard long after any boss fight would have been beaten by even the most casual player :D

Aaand now I just want to listen to Sonic Generations 3DS Big Arms music. 3 minutes 30 long, that boss fight lasts for about 80 seconds max.
It's got a drop at 3 minutes in

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DillatontSubmitted2 years ago

Here is the final version in .wav and .mp3 formats. I saw your video posted over in Discord, and I am really excited to hear the full version of this in your game!

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/616084100742381568/1043352866133393439/Co...

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/616084100742381568/1043352866447970354/Co...

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DillatontSubmitted1 year ago

Big The Dave, this is Dillatont. I made music for your Desert Bus for Hope Game Jam Game last November. I have a request. I am hoping to make a visual demo reel of my music. May I use footage from your game in my demo reel? If so, it would be appreciated. Cheers!

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DillatontSubmitted2 years ago

I did not have a request for Day 5 today, so I worked up a track that I had started earlier in the week and finished it today. If you would like to make use of it, feel free!

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/616084100742381568/1042671303125127229/Up..

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/616084100742381568/1042671303456464988/Upbeat_Song_That_Could_Be_Used_a_Lot_of_Ways.wav.

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DillatontSubmitted2 years ago

Finished up my songs for the week with a silly little bit of bumper audio. Enjoy!            https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/616084100742381568/1043392306142793748/DB...

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