Description
Based on the theme and image inspiration, I imagined a game in which the player would be roaming a dark forest in a medieval-like sci-fi/fantasy setting with remnants of magic and technology. There is only one track, so I tried to encapsulate several concepts like the feeling of mystery and darkness, but also determination and wonder, while having an ambient feel that would go well with exploratory, open-world gameplay. I used electronic synths, but I wanted to keep the track from sounding too "futuristic," since the universe I envisioned exists in a strange timeline with an eclectic mix of anachronistic elements.

Software:
LMMS, Audacity

Message from the artist:
Thanks for listening!

Theme:

Runaway

Picture theme

How does it fit the theme?
The theme of "runaway" conjures a feeling of an outsider or someone who has escaped some circumstance and is now adapting to a new life, exploring the fringes of society and beyond. The picture theme was also a big influence on the storyline, as it shows a quiet scene in a sunlit clearing surrounded by shadowy forest, which I think has a lot of possibilities for a game scenario. I tried to convey all of this musically through a foreboding tone mixed with wonder and guarded optimism. Also, I think the story would unfold by slowly learning about the background and motivations of the "runaway" character, as well as the world itself. So this part of the soundtrack is meant to give a sense of discovering the unknown.

Link(s) of the submission on streaming services
https://soundcloud.com/nucron/dark-roam-runaway