š¶ Special Reveal of 2 New Music Tracks!
Hey everyone! Andrei here, ready to bring more of Paralivesā music to your ears! Right now, there are so many exciting things happening across all aspects of the game, and Iāve been working on some cool surprises that I canāt wait to share with you soon! Today, Iāll be showing you some Paramaker and Build mode music that I composed a while ago, as well as talking about the current state of our soundtrack and the next steps before our Early Access release.
š„In the video above, you first heard the Paramaker track āPaper Pet,ā followed by the daytime version of the Build mode track āGolden Days.ā So, without further ado, letās dive into the details of these two tracks individually, as well as the soundtrack overall š¶
Paper Pet š
The name of this track comes from a little inside story from the studio. Every time Iāve had a meeting with Alex to talk about the music and sounds of the game, I always bring a sticky note with all the topics to discuss to stay organized. One day, Alex came into the studio and handed me an origami dog made out of sticky notes. He named it āSticky the Dog.ā
A close up picture of Sticky by Alex
I found the gesture both funny and kind, so I decided to name the track after it. The track also has a lot of influence from the soundtrack of the game Donut County, as well as some LoFi and jazz elements. Halfway through, the piano plays a special theme, which is later combined with the first theme. Iām really happy with how this one turned out!
Golden Days š
The concept behind this track is to embody the feeling of nostalgiaālike a reminiscence of the old days. Thatās why the climax of the song peaks not even halfway through, and then it never repeats. Itās meant to convey that things will never be the same twice in life, but that doesnāt mean they canāt be beautiful again. This track has a lot of country folk vibes, but I wanted to add a twist with different ambient elements!
This is the Logic Pro session of Golden Days. Thereās a lot of layers as usual!
Next Steps š£
The next step for the overall soundtrack is to revise all the songs based on the feedback Iāve accumulated over the past year. After that, Iāll send them to an engineer for mixing and mastering, which are essential steps in music production to make the tracks sound great. If we have the time, Iād also like to create the night versions of the Build mode tracks for Early Access.
But this is just the tip of the iceberg! As I mentioned, weāve been preparing so many exciting things for the game, and I canāt wait to show you! I wish I could tell you more or even hint at it, but theyāre all secrets!! AAAHHH! Which of the two tracks was your favorite? What would you like to see in a future post? Thank you so much for everything!
Have a greaaaaat week,
Andrei āŖā©ā© āŖā©ā©ā©
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Comments (97)
Paper pet is amazing!! Iām in love the music already š©µ
My fav was the "Golden Days" out of the two.
Golden Days Is soooooo good! I love it already!
I cannot wait until the music is on spotify, it's amazing
love coming back here to listen to these songs š
Somewhere down the road, can we get this on Spotify and a vinyl?? I listen to Spotify EVERYDAY and I really enjoy the jazz coffeehouse vibe of the music. I also collect vinyls so I'd definitely buy that! Oh and a cute tote bag. I'm looking forward to the game and the merchš©āØ -Maddi
I can't remember if this was already mentioned, but will we be able to buy the soundtrack for Paralives at some point?
you get it for free at release of the game if youāre at least at the $5 tier!
I love this game so much already <3
Honestly.. I need paper pet on Spotify rn to listen to while working
Will paras be able to plan events like birthday parties/weddings? If so, I'd like to see that in a future post
Ouuuhh that sound like an interesting post!! Thank you for the suggestion phoenix!!
Amazing work I love listening to this after work šµš„° also Iām LOVING sticky!! š
Thank youu Tinks!!! It's been such a long time!! Hope you're doing well!! š
Golden Days is so pretty. I love all the different sounds in it. But I think Paper Dog is my favorite. It just made me feel relaxed but also happy. I'm not sure if I can put it all into words but I love it š„°
Thank you so much Dawn! I also have my favorites here and there hehe
I love Golden Days soooo much! This viiibe, so cozy and warming! You did a great job.š
Thank you Aristess! That means a lot!! Can't wait for y'all to play the game!
I want to play Golden Days on a repeating loop ā¤ļø
So glad you liked it Sarah! š„³
I adore these little tidbits of backstory <3
Right? I always love hearing how songs came to be and what inspired them :D
Thank you for the lovely music Andrei. I always turn off the music whilst building in The Sims because it drives me to distraction. However, after listening to Golden Days repeatedly for the last 20 minutes I know I won't be doing this in Paralives. I love the track ā¤ļø
Hey Mysteri! That's so nice of you hehe! So glad you enjoyed the music!
Nice songs, thank you. Tell the truth, after years of composing chill lofi music, you're yearning for something with a bit more rhythm, ha ha. Your next soundtrack will be for a fast paced action game! :-D Jk, I enjoyed the songs, thanks.
Hahahaha that's actually really funny š You might be onto something! Especially with the latest work I've done, I can't disprove that statement. Thanks so much Chiara!
Have you heard the music in inzoi? It's terrible. You guys are definitely gonna come out on top in that way. Still hate the fake drums though.
Hey Katherine! From my first impressions of their music, I think they concentrated mostly in doing as many tracks by doing simplistic arrangements; which is just simply a different approach from us hehehe. I'm glad you like our soundtrack so far!
Okay, I want the Golden Days ost on Spotify! It's so beautiful and relaxing I could listen to it on its own a lot. Great job with both of them!
Thank you so much Agata!! There are no current plans for an ost release in streaming platforms but we'll let you know if ever!
Really love the vibes of the music. Very cozy and relaxing.
Thank youuuuu! š
I LOVE both of these, but especially Golden Days! Gives me such peaceful cozy vibes which is exactly what Iām hoping for out of this game. Getting SO EXCITED for early access š
Thank you so much Daria!! I'm so glad you liked it. Me too I can't wait for y'all to play already!!
Beautiful music. I turned off the tv, closed my eyes and listened. Absolutely perfect. Thank you! I can't wait to play the game, I've been supporting you from the start and I'm getting old now! (56) hahaha. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication
Thank you so much Gill! I'm really glad you liked it! Me too haha I was 20 when I joined the studio and this year I'm turning 25!!! I didn't see time pass so fast
The tracks are both absolutely lovely! They're such a vibe
Thank you Mary!
You've nailed it. This is as good as Sims 1 music š¶ šµ
Thank youuuu! :)
Golden Days made me a bit weepy Andrei! Both feeling nostalgic for childhood and knowing that in thirty years I will (hopefully) feel nostalgic for the days I'm experiencing now. Thank you for all the heart you add with your music to an already heartfelt game ā¤ļø
That's exactly the feeling I had in mind for that song. Thank you so much Rosa that really means a lot ā¤ļø
love it! and that means something, im easily annoyed by music/audio, i could listen to this for hours on repeat
Thank you Marie! Glad you liked it!
Love these two soundtracks! You are so talented Andrei
Muchas gracias Tereza ā¤ļø Abrazote!!
The songs are so relaxing and inspire creativity. š„°
Thank you Sarah!!
Iām getting so impatient! I wanna play this game so bad!
Us too we cant wait for y'all to play it!! IT'S THIS YEAR!!!!
Always such a pleasure to listen to your music Andrei! š„° My favorite was Golden Days, you really made it sound so nostalgic, yet hopeful, and cozy ā¤ļø
Thank you so much Anna :) thank really means a lot
The music carried me away! š
Thank youuuuu!
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I can already see myself just sitting and listening to these while playing lmao
I might be biased but I really enjoy just building in the game and get carried away with the songs. Hope y'all enjoy it!
I think the high pitched notes, like at 0:27 or 0:34, are a bit jarring to hear, they may be a bit too strong or high pitched, but I think it's more about being too loud/strong. I would love even these parts if they were a bit softer. But other than that I love the song! And Golden Days really gives off that nostalgic feeling, and I love it way too much, and I can't wait to hear it in game. Especially can't wait to hear every song's night and day version!
Thank you so much Renikee! I'm noting your feedback and will address it when we have the time! ā¤ļø
My favorite song of the two featured is "Golden Days." And I'd love to see a sneak peek into Live Mode, a short (one-minute) video of what it looks like if I were playing in Live Mode right now. I don't mean individual animations or features, but how you interact with a family, for example. What would it look like if I were to start the game now and want to play (that's the thought behind my comment). And don't worry, I'm not expecting a hundred thousand options; after all, we're talking about an Early Access title and you're only a small team!!! You're ALL ā£ļødoing incredible work, and I can't wait for this game. Thank you for this ā£ļø
Thank you so much Josephin! More live mode posts will be coming very soon!!
Wow!! I get to listen to this while drinking my morning tea. What a perfect way to wake up! I wish I had constructive feedback to give, but it just love both songs so much!!!
Thank youuu Kate!! I'm glad the music could accompany your morning tea š
You always make such beautiful music Andrei! Can't wait to jam to these while building or making a para (which are already slow processes for me, but with your music in the background I'm sure it'll be even slower from just enjoying the music haha). Can we get any info on the early access date soon? No pressure, I understand you guys are taking your time making sure everything is ready, I'm just so excited to have this game on my hands
Thank you so much Sara that means a lot! I wish I could share with you more details on dates but it'll have to wait a bit more! All I can say is that IT'S THIS YEARRR!! I'm super excited!
This was so beautiful, Andrei!! Youāre so beyond talented. Canāt wait to listen to them in game š
Thank you so much Cesar ā¤ļø Can't wait for you to play the game!
Andrei this music is so beautiful and cozy, I can already picture snuggling up with a warm blanket and tea while playing the game on a cold day, music softly playing in the background š„¹ Will this music be officially released on Spotify by any chance?
Thank you Kayla! That's a beautiful setting you just described ā¤ļø I'd love for the music to be released on streaming platforms even if there are still no official plans for it yet!
Beautiful work!! Itās just so cozy, warm, and it makes so much sense with the whole aesthetic of this game šā¤ļø
Thank you so much Igor!! Can't wait for you to play the game!
The sound design or this game really blows me away. Not just the soundtrack but also the sounds and the ambient noises. I was checking out the ambiant noises video the other day and it took me right back to my childhood, with the noise of the fridge running, the dog barking in the distance, the sounds of cars and bikes during rush hourā¦ all I missed was the distant sound of a neighbor mowing his lawn in summer or a random plane flying by. This game has so much soul!
Thank you so much Christophe! I'm so glad you're enjoying the sound design so far! I can't wait for you to check it out in the actual game!
Wowww sounds so beautiful great job! Canāt wait to play
Thank you so much! :)
You made me cry this time. Both tracks are beautiful and full of that special touch you always give them. This game has the essence of each of you imprinted on its soul.
GRACIASSSS PAAAAAAAA
Will we be getting an early access date soon?
The announcement will have to wait a little bit more AAAHH! All I can say for now it's that IT'S THIS YEAR I'M SO EXCITED
Paper pet sounds really nice :) you can really feel that warm feeling of an origami pet dog given to you by a friend haha. Very cute touch. Golden Days is also very nice. Your songs all have personality which we can all feel. I swear to god, all of your music is so nice and healing. There is this slight "scent" of melancholy with positive notes, which sounds like hope. Just makes you feel better overall. Some of my favourites are little trinkets and buiding blocks, but honestly it's very difficult to choose. I believe music plays a big part in every medium: movies, games etc. So choosing the right person is important, and that Alex certainly did do. I can't wait to play the game with your music in it!
I agree with this comment so much, worded it perfectly
While listening to this i forgot i was listening to a patron post and just vibed with it. I really love the sound track you guys are doing. It's very relaxing!
Let's goooo haha thank you so much Carelle that means a lot!
Do we get a Paralives Soundtrack list on Spotify or Youtube Music? I want to listen while I work, it is very soothing.
Thank you Panthro! There are still no official plans for a release of the soundtrack in streaming platforms but I would love for that to happen most probably after early access!
As mĆŗsicas passam uma sensaĆ§Ć£o tĆ£o gostosa de conforto, nostalgia e equilĆbrio ā¤ļøā¤ļø Amei demais
Muito obrigada, Estefani! Fico feliz que tenha gostado!
Hi Andrei! Thank you for the amazing post as always. Love getting to hear more of the soundtrack. Golden Days is very much my vibe and I could see me chilling to this and doing other stuff. It does everything you wanted it to. The nostalgia I feel listening to it is *chef's kiss*. I'd take an hour long version of it happily! As for stuff I'd like to see. Maybe a post on town/Para lore we can expect to get? Info and background of the Para's in the world when we load into the game? I'd love to see more of how the town is shaping up as well. Any gameplay we can see would be nice. But I just love waiting for Friday's to see more of the game.
Hey Trisha!! Thank you so much for that comment! I'm really glad you got to feel the nostalgia of Golden Days! For future posts you'll definitely see more stuff related to the live mode and eventually the town. There's so much beautiful work being done there by the rest of the team!
Not Golden Days making me cry on this Friday morning lol! The music for Paralives is truly going to be such a treat and I cannot wait to hear it all for many hours while I play š thank you for sharing!
That's so sweet! Thank you Courtney! I'm so glad the music moved you in some way. Can't wait for you to play the game!
Andrei you blow me away every time and today is no different. Every track is a perfect mix of nostalgia, melancholy and sweet childhood joy. Thereās not a moment that feels out of place and the way my heart swells with each little flourish or unique moment in the song, or callbacks to earlier melodies, itās truly indescribable. Thank you for the amazing post and the beautiful songs! I cannot wait to stream these everywhere- and I canāt wait to hear the differences and similarities after mixing! Ps: my favourite track is Little Trinket but Paper Pet comes in at a close second!
Wow thank you so much Cece! That's really sweet to hear and it means a lot! I really can't wait for y'all to play the game! It's turning out to be a beautiful experience overall! Thanks again ā¤ļø
I love the music and I can't wait for the early access
Thank you SlƔine!! I can't wait either AAAHH!!
I Love the music tracks maestro! Sticky looks beautiful too!
Thank you very much Julio!!! šš¶