Exclusive Paralives Music Demo and Making Of
Hey everyone!
Andrei here from Paralives Studio reporting for duty to do my very 1st patreon post! 😁 I’m here to show you all a music demo I made for Paralives and my creation process! This exclusive preview is for Patrons only so please don’t share! And by the way, yes, this is only a sketch and it is not confirmed to be in the final version of the game (Ha!) We still have a long way to go before that happens! We are now in the brainstorming phase of the music so this track was purely made to explore and try to find our musical direction (I’m basically the one in charge of that as well as the direction of all sound effects). So without further ado, here is the musical creation of a song I called “Intertwined” (listen to it in the above video).
Finding references
Story time! Not long after I joined the team, I started doing a bunch of short 40-second demos to brainstorm as many musical approaches as possible for the game. I was doing all sorts of crazy stuff that I had never explored before. In the meantime, I was listening to a BUNCH of different artists to get some inspiration going in my system. 🎧 I was checking stuff like the album Human by Dodie, Hablame de Ti by Josean Log, Musica de fondo by Zoe and Ruins by First Aid Kit. All of those albums really influenced the making of Intertwined.
Feeling inspired (the demo)
I had just gotten my hands on some new sounds I bought from Native Instruments (a music production equipment developer) when I started doing the 3rd music demo for the team. I actually didn’t have the intention to do the 3rd demo (whoops) 👀 I was just goofing around with the new sounds and having fun! I tweaked, edited, layered, erased and explored all these new sounds I had never used before.
So, I took a break for the day when I went out to visit my parents. They were listening to a song called Ultimos dias from the Zoé album which featured a banjo. And that’s when it hit me: A BANJO!!! I was so struck by the revelation that I immediately went back to my little home studio to test this new idea. I added the banjo that you hear at 0:17 and layered it. I was super happy with the result. Right after that I felt that something was missing by the end. Like a very lyrical melody to make it the theme. So I tried a bunch of stuff until I ended up putting the synth theme that plays at 0:25 and would influence the rest of the track.
Feeling stuck (the sketch)
As the team decided to feature Intertwined in a Patreon post, I needed to work more on it and add a second part. However, I had no idea what to do. I had a vague vision of maybe switching dramatically to an orchestral section, but it didn’t work very well… So I erased the whole 2nd part and started from zero again. Then, I ended up making something that still had too much going on at the same time and was too abrupt.. But I still wasn’t aware of that yet (foreshadowing!) and left it in the demo…😪
Turning critique into improvement (the corrections)
Right after finishing I was feeling confident it worked and sent it to the team to make corrections! And to my surprise there was quite a lot of stuff that needed some change 😅 The bridge was too abrupt (Ha!), the cello and violins felt out of place. I took the critique as motivation and went on for round 2!
So to keep it short, I replaced the strings (0:25) with the synth in Home (the song in the chalet video). I also completely changed the bridge section (0:48) for something more rhythmic and that made sense with the rest of the song. It took a lot of feedback and corrections to turn the track into what it is now. I went on changing things and editing/mixing them (by the way, mixing is the music production stage of balancing out all the sounds in a track so that it sounds as clear and good as possible) until at one point I stopped… I heard it one more time and there was nothing else I wanted to change. So I sent it... and they liked it!
Here are some screenshots I took of the progress of my Logic Pro X project (Logic is the MacOS software I use to create music):
By the way, if those images don't tell you anything, the little rectangles contain music notes. These rectangles called regions are in horizontal music tracks that are basically different instruments! 😮
Screenshot 1: The initial idea. There’s very few instruments and it's very short in length. You can see the fundamental instruments of the song like the banjo and the synths
Screenshot 2: The expanded idea. There are many more instruments and the song has tripled in length. The brown, blue and red regions are orchestral instruments while the green and yellow ones are all just non-organized random instruments like synths, drums, bass, effects.
Screenshot 3: The corrected version! I organized it in the following order: Percussion & bass (yellow), Transition sound effects (purple), Keyboards and Synth pads (green), synths that play the melody (pink), banjos and anything that supports them (orange), orchestral instruments (red and blue).
But wait, there’s more! (the alternative)
By the way, you may be asking yourself right now “Ok cool story! But what about the other version that played after the first one?” Well that is the acoustic version of Intertwined that I did this week! I made it to show you guys that all these songs that we are making for the game are flexible enough to have different versions for different game contexts! Nothing about this is confirmed at all but I thought it would be a cool feature to show you guys for this post! This version features only an acoustic guitar, a cajon, a shaker and a string quartet 🎻 A little screenshot of the project:
Final tweaks and conclusion
So there you have it! That was the creation of Intertwined 🎉 I was super happy that the hard work paid off and I didn’t realize that the song was getting better and better every time someone gave feedback about it. It was awesome! It took a bit longer than expected to finish but it was honestly worth all the effort. Especially doing the crazy stuff like blowing into a mic and adding reverberation to make transition sounds between sections, playing the cajon or imitating a shaker with a bunch of condiments I found in the kitchen (didn’t work so well but it was fun tho!).
To conclude, I did some last little changes like editing and mixing to finally be the track you listened to in this Patreon post! Midway through the production, I knew that this could be a potential Title Menu song or as Anna suggested, a song for when you're creating your Parafolk family? Let us know what you think about it, where would you see it fit, and if any of you guys have any questions, I’d be more than happy to answer them! Hope you guys enjoyed this post and have a really awesome weekend everybody!! ✌🎶
Andrei
Comments (222)
it’s so weird hearing the demo version of intertwined after listening to the soundtrack version for so long
Absolutely loooove both versions!! I couldn’t get this song out of my head and had to renew my Patreon subscription from two years ago just to listen to this again haha. Really hoping they both make the final soundtrack so I can listen to it all day! They each have their own unique charm. ❤️
Omg I remember this being the first post I ever viewed when I became a member and immediately fell in love with it. My life was quite eventful during that time so these songs hold valuable memories for me.
I agree with other people that the acoustic version is better overall, but I like the style of the original version better!
The music that's been shared with us so far has been so on point! Between the art style and the music, you and the team have created such a cozy vibe that will no doubt have me playing for hours.
So amazing 🥰
I am a bit late but I really like the general chill vibe which is coming out of these musics, like cozy chill and sweet style
I really like the acoustic version of intertwined!
I really like this, I was hoping it would be at least a little similar in vibe to older sims and it is literally perfect. I love Dodie, Josean Log, and Zoe! They're all great musical inspirations!
I keep coming back to this! Love the song! I think both versions are amazing! Hope they will be in the game!
Great job !
this. is. perfect.
The acoustic version is my favorite! but both version was great :)
I think the it sounds SO PERFECT as a title screen song and the acoustic version would be great as a para maker song, it’s making me weirdly nostalgic for a game that’s not even out yet
I still come back to this. I love it 😊
I loved the acoustic version, it was awesome
Absolutely love!!
It's good but I think it's way too similar to the Sims' current music(reminds me a lot of Sims 2 actually) - which I'm not a big fan of tbh. It's ok. I loved the jazzy sophisticated music in the Sims 1, it was cooler and gave the game a very interesting twist. This is a demo so I have faith in the music become better with the process. The soundtrack of a game is very important for me, so I hope this evolves into something better :)
I really love the stringed stuff that starts around the three minute mark, combining both long, soaring, almost-keening notes with some bright plucking. For me, one of the things about playing The Sims is the background music. I drop in and the music starts and I'm 𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘦. I've always put a 𝘭𝘰𝘵 of value on its soundtrack, and I was worried Paralives would end up with something mediocre or weirdly-themed that I wouldn't build an emotional bond with, but I'm feeling pretty confident now that you've given us a sample. Keep doing what you're doing, it sounds 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵.
This is so fascinating and impressive!! It's so rewarding to see this game come to life ;ooo
the strings on the acoustic version omg got me so hype
Aaaah, I'm in love with the acoustic version!! 😍😍😍 (Much better than the first one, tbh 😅) I could totally picture the Title Screen with it as its background music!!
Omg, the acoustic version is soooooooo much better ❤️❤️❤️ I am in love! So inspiring and dreamy! Please, do not do the synthetic one :((
I am in love with the music
I could totally see this in the Create a Para or just general backround music (or even on ParaRadio?) Keep up the great work guys!!
Am I hearing some nods to the housebuilding video track? (Btw my favorite one and I would LOVE to have it in the final game or some version of it)
I love the music. I can already imagine playing the game and hearing this music. It’s upbeat, but still mellow.
The acoustic version is really cool!
Hello! It is great that you have access to real instruments in the accoustic version and I especially liked that you used a cajon instead of drums to complement the cello and the violin. It is a far better direction than the electronic version. As a fellow composer and sound engineer, I believe that even an untrained ear that cannot understand why it sounds generic, they still find it so. If I were you, I'd avoid going down that road. Especially since you have access to natural instruments. You can create something with 2 natural instruments that is way more intimate and appreciated. I hope this helps! Great work on the game overall.
I keep coming back to listen to this song 🙈🤩 I think the first one is my favorite, but I love both! Really like the direction this is going 😁
I love this!!! I had a suggestion. I recently played Nier: Replicant, and there is a part where you're in a village and you have music playing, but when you get close to one character playing her guitar, the vocals of the song add in (it becomes instrumental again if you get far from her). I was thinking it would be cool to have this kind of transition if maybe our para is in the house (instrumental) vs. when they go out of the house to explore (more instruments). And right when they exit the front door, the music automatically switches to that. Idk if it's feasible, but food for thought. Hello from Montreal btw :)
Lorena this is so crazy.. I just had that same idea this week and noted it down on a document! 🤯 I agree it would be so cool to have the Paras performance merge with the background music! It would also have a lot of downsides to consider and we also aren't sure if we are gonna have music in the live mode (doing a lot of brainstorm and research on that). I'm really happy you guys all liked the music and have a lot of super good ideas for it too. Hello from Montreal too 😃
Fantastic!!!! I like both honestly and won’t be mad which ever one you choose. Fantastic!!!
love it.
At first I preferred the acoustic version, now I really love the first one! Both are really great!
I love how this sounds! So calming yet fun, it has exactly the right vibes for a game like this!
This song is everything I ever imagined for this game, I hope that even if it doesn’t make it to the final game that there’s something in the settings where we could still listen to it like how in the Sims 3 and 4 there’s a place for the music
It’s so light and upbeat!!! Very nice music :D
I think one should play during the daytime and one at nighttime! They’re both very nice
I love them both, but there's something about the acoustic version that feels more homey, more nostalgic, more real somehow? I really like the direction with the acoustic.
Love the music! You could consider day and night time versions. Basically the same track but the night time version being slower, more dream like and chill, maybe more melancholic at time and the day version is happier, busier and more upbeat in general
I really love the banjo and synth as the signature sound. It's both familiar and unique, nostalgic and futuristic. If you go with that, you'll have a sound no one else has.
Ha! I got it: the first tune makes me think of the Loki TV series theme and the second reminds me of Bridgerton.
beautiful!
1:52 through to the end of the first demo sounded so nice!! I actually like both versions of the track, as I believe both could be used at different points for different things. Like the acoustic version sounds like a build/buy mode kind of track if that makes sense. It's good work so far!
This is awesome!!!!!!!!!
très sympa !
why am I nostalgic? this is awesome! great Job, thanks for sharing
Because it sounds like the Sims 2 music
This is awesome!!! I can definitely see the first version in the paramaker part! And I think the second version would be really good for build mode! :) It sounds great!
As soon as I heard the acoustic version I smiled. Something about it made me feel happy, peaceful, and oddly nostalgic? Technically it sounds cleaner compared to the first. I still love the vibe. Great work!!
i seriously vibe with the acoustic version. maybe the whole game soundtrack should be acoustic!
I love the acoustic version, sounds cleaner. Thanks for the details, long ago I was a music major.
Idk what to say, just my opinion about first half, i didnt like the chords there at all, rally unfitting for me, but later on the same music it gets better immersion, the acoustic version though... WHAT AN AWSOME TUNE, very very great! But the first one imo should maybe be reworked from start, I found it way too repetitive, and Predictable maybe, though the version are very similar, that's what I felt. good job, I know neither are fully done and are just a Sketch, but wanted to give my all out anyway.
Wow, chills!! Incredible work, Andrei. I love both versions. Upbeat but chill, with, as someone else said, some more somber notes as well that just help ground everything. I can't wait to hear more of the game's soundtrack in the future--Paralives is going to sound amazing.
Why did this make a tear fall? Awesome job, it's perfect
I love acoustic version SOOOOOOOO MUCH *o* Both melodies are beautiful. But the acoustic one is mesmerizing! Good job, Andrei! I would love to have this song not only as Title Menu/Paramaker background sound, but maybe to be able to let my Para to listen to it via stereo system, too!
I love the accoustic version a lot more ans yess there goes logic pro, i'm an ableton user but i've heard a lot of good things from logic users ! I think the strings that are more high should be very discreet but thats something to take care of in the final mix - congrats
Oh, this music reminds me of the Sims 2 loading screen, when all the packs are being loaded. Such nostalgia.
Wow, I actually love it Alex! I think you honestly nailed it ;)
I love it, definitely think it would be perfect for when we make our parafolks!!
the acoustic version sounds so good <3
It’s so beautiful! I love the song so much! I could see it as a house choosing section, when you’ve made a family and you’re trying to pick which house to set them up in.
Ayy Andrei! Electronic music composer here, i really appreciate you sharing your creative process with us and especially what software you're using (big nerd me really likes that so here's a heart of support for you 💞) As someone who spends hours upon hours creating characters i have to agree with Anna! The acoustic version really fits the creating aspect of the game a bit better, it has a soothing quality that doesn't distract you too much from what you're doing but it's forward enough to keep you company while you work - the og version might be a bit busy in terms of ensamble, it might work really well for some opening/menus/loading screens tho! If i can be a bit nitpicky i'm not particularly a fan of the percussion samples you used, they sound a bit flat in comparison to the rest (maybe add a little more reverb? it's your choice!) Can't wait for the sound designing of the menu! Anyway, the work you've put out is fantastic and really fits with the aesthetic of the game, can't wait to hear from you more! A bit of an annoying question on my end: mind if i ask you what's your home studio like? what sound card are you using etc etc?
love it so relaxing and fresh
I love this, I'm already feeling nostalgic and the game's not even done yet 🥺
Very beautiful music :)
This sounds incredible!! I especially love the acoustic version! I could imagine the acoustic version fitting well into build mode, whilst the normal version for Paramaker (like Anna suggested!)
Love it! 😍 Are you gonna share this with the public eventually? Would love to see reactions of people listening to this on youtube 🙈
This is an absolutely gorgeous composition!! Can’t wait for the rest!!
Excellent vibes
brilliant work!
Firstly, I love Dodie and First Aid Kit. Secondly, if this is a taste of what the music will be like in the game I am SOO excited. I would love for this to be in the game, it would make perfect menu music or create a para music. Maybe more towards create a para cause we'll spend more time in it hahah. Great work so far on the music Andrei :)
I can already tell that Paralives is going to have an amazing soundtrack!
I really love this music! It's soothing and calming and it would work so well in the background of the game!! However, I do hope that the main theme will be something a bit 'shorter' if you will, like the other game has a simple and goofy tune that you can hum along to
I loved BOTH versions!! I can feel version one in Paramaker and version 2 in Build mode, as I try to build/create homes. lol I am totally not a builder, but I believe I'll be able to do wonders in Paralives. lol Wow, it's already a memorable melody! I was dancing to both versions, and bopping my head. They both give feel good vibes! It's light, warm, makes you smile as you look at and experience this gorgeous graphic style of the game. I feel as if your music is going to really immerse me into the whole storytelling and creativity of the game. I'm looking forward to being inspired. I really am in awe of your talent. The Chalet video music ... *chef's kiss* I'm glad they hired you.
Definitely a song for character creation! A neat easter egg might be having a musician para "make" a version of this to play themselves.
OMG I already can see myself vibing as the game loads I LOVE ITTTT
it sounds INCREDIBLE. i can already see myself playing this game for hours and jamming out the entire time. seriously, amazing work.
i love it!!
I really liked the music in the chalet video, so I've been so excited to hear more. I think Anna is on to something with making this the Paramaker music. More variation and energy is good when you're just getting into game, whereas its nice if build music can blend into the background a little. Though I really liked them both, I actually think I preferred the acoustic version? The normal version was a little busy at times because of all the sound effects.
Omg! I love it!!!
Love it! Calm and somehow energetic at the same time
I love this! It's definitely something I'd enjoy listening to while making a para or building
I didn't really like the music, but I also sound sensitive, so in general, I don't like new music. so definitely not the right person to ask for opinions on music.
The first thing I thought was that this would make a good maker or builder background music. I liked the second version more,but it's just a personal preference
My favorite is the second one :) I know nothing about music but I feel like the second one is more "blended in" as music usually sounds like for me. The first one is good too, but I can tell apart the different sounds, which I find distracting. Idk if that makes any sense but that's my two cents. I could see them both in the game for different uses though.
I wonder if someone could import that music into No mans sky?? It looks like the same thing that no man sky uses for custom music, as far as the notes go..
Absolutely love this! Can't wait to play the game with this music!
This is giving me sims 2 vibes, and I LOVE IT!!! <3
what if each town/world has it's own intro music? that'd be awesome!
YEEESSS!! One that would fit the vibe of that world/town
Love it! Very soothing. I can imagine playing the game with this in the background.
Great job! I love it! I was dancing the whole time. I agree with others it makes you feel like getting up and moving.
It sounds good! It makes me feel like I should be doing something like creating a para or building or decorating a house lol. It really makes me want to play the game lol.
Yes Human by dodie 💕💕💕 makes me want to play this game even more that you were inspired by her. Ready Now is also a beautiful song. Kina Grannis also has beautiful songs I think you would be inspired by!
OMG! I looooooooveeeee <3
This sounds so good!! I could definitely see this in the game. High key, I hope it doesn’t change 🥰✌🏻
Video game music has to be one of my favorites. I'm really looking forward to everything you have in store! No doubt the talent you hold is going to shine within the music you masterfully create.
I really like the first one for like PAM and build/buy mode it gives a nice background sound, the second one I could see for a loading screen or introduction to a town
I've gotta be honest, I usually mute the game music (in any game) and listen to a stream vod or my own music. I find it gets grating and repetitive after an hour or so. So, feel free to ignore anything I say, but I really like this! I think I preferred the acoustic version a bit more. I'm excited to hear what else you come up with, Andrei!
I love this song, it’s a combo of chill and upbeat - it’s not distracting but it’s catchy enough that you actively want to listen
Ohhh these are amazing! Love them, perfect sound for the game
I know we try to limit comparisons to the Sims franchise, but this track evokes such a nostalgic feeling of sinking countless hours into the Sims 2. There's quite a beautiful balance of cheerful and boundless creative opportunity versus just a touch of earnest sombre energy that the earlier entries in the series nailed so well. This is such a marvelous first piece Andrei and we're so incredibly lucky to have you leading the sound design for Paralives 💖
😍😍 this is amazing! I love both versions, they give very different vibes.
This demo is exactly the kind of vibe that I hoped and envisioned for Paralives! It's so soothing, lively, vibrant, engaging - it hits all the right notes <3
I agree with Anna, it has a very PAM vibe to it. I prefer the accoustic version. It feels more cozy and welcoming.
Love the music! Great job team!
<3 It's great! I really like the acoustic version, could see myself building while booping along to it
It sounds wonderful, genuinely. It evokes such a creative and fun vibe.
I can see myself powering the game on just to listen to the soundtrack when I just want to relax haha. Great job, Andrei!
I love it! really wonderful :)
Wonderful job Andrei! I got goosebumps while listening to it. I can imagine the first one in the build mode or in the paramaker. I think the second one feels like a loading screen or the neighborhood music. :)
I love this so much!! Once the base game is released and you guys are able to start adding in more worlds or places to the game, I think it would be really interesting to add music that goes with those worlds. One thing that I love to listen to the most is traditional asian music. It's just very peaceful and relaxing. So everytime you go to a new world or location, it would start playing music that fits that world. And like someone else said, it'd be fun to have music that's somewhat a little more dramatic for something like exploring an unknown cave, but nothing too crazy. Keep up the amazing work!! You guys always make my Fridays even better!
I mean, as a Banjo Kazooie fan, you had me at Banjo <3 I do love the accoustic version though!
Okay, but this slaps! Hope you keep it or some version of it in the final game!
i like it a lot! do you know if the songs are gonna be copyright or not yet?
Dear Andrei, congratulations on your first Patreon update :) This was fascinating. I don't know much about music except from a listening standpoint, but your explanations made a lot of sense even to me. I have to say, Home really stood out in the June video (and God knows there was A LOT to notice !), I don't think I had noticed that this was its title but it really felt like home. Personally I love the acoustic version here, because of the strings ; I wish we had more cello in video games music, and not just the orchestral type ! The banjo has been quite overused in a lot of games lately, but because you didn't make the whole song revolve on it, it's very nice in Intertwined. There was also something slightly "metallic" about the banjo in the first version you uploaded for us, that made the banjo sound less generic for some reason. Listening to both versions, it reminded me a bit of my favorite videogame soundtrack, for DONTNOD's Remember Me ( https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYXfIgywXknHjMdirPIkDaEOM4cCyceDE ), where most songs are an intricate patchwork of two styles (electronic & orchestral), and it felt like you were finding a similar balance between acoustic, electronic and orchestral ; I really love that. I'm also looking forward to more updates from you about sound effects. It's really something I find fascinating and very few video games behind-the-scenes go into, not just how the sounds are MADE, but how they're designed, why an object sounds like this instead of sounding like that, why an animal makes this particular sound, why clicking on the UI produces a particular sound instead of another... I don't explain well, but I hope you get what I mean XD Thanks for your hard work !
Hey Ladyteruki! I really appreciate that you took the time to do such a complete feedback! Thanks so much 🙂 I'm really glad you liked the music from this post and from the chalet video too! I just checked the soundtrack you sent me from Remember Me and it's so good!! The combination of electronic music and orchestral is so well done I'm gonna have to listen to more of it! I agree I'd like to see more of Solo Strings in video game music too. One soundtrack that does this and really struck me was Bioshock Infinite. I'm glad you liked the banjo! I think its metallic tone is cause its a virtual banjo inside Logic Pro haha 😄 I'd be more than glad to make another post talking about the sound effects and how I get to design them (we'll see in the future). I'm really glad you liked the music and don't worry I understood everything that you said 😀
I have no regrets supporting you!!! I love every update you are giving us and you are doing great work!!
Thanks Daniel!
i would love (!!!!) music inspired form the video game life is strange. it’s another indie game that has indie type music that i think would suit the paralives aesthetic very well
Awesome! I'm gonna check that soundtrack then. Thanks for that Ashley!
I really like both :) The first version felt music video like. For some reason visions of a para riding through a grassy plain on a sunny day followed by a montage of a "day in the life of a para" came to mind. The acoustic version would be perfect for build mode
Thank you so much eM! That's exactly what I was envisioning when doing the original version!!! 😀
Really nice Andrei. I like it 🥰 Personally.. I think the music would fit well into a build/buy mode.. like Sims did with their build/buy mode music.. for me, I feel a calming tune would accompany building or buying, it’s that relaxing tune that brings forth creativity. I don’t think you need, for example.. a Rocky type tune, as it may make u angry.. and you don’t want to be slamming furniture or walls down Willy-nilly like.. lol 😂
Good point Jezebeth 😄 Thanks so much and yeah I think the build mode would be a good choice for it
I love both!!! Don't give up on either of these....
I love both versions so much!! Please don’t get rid of the first version!!! I know a lot of people love the acoustic, which I do also, so instead of choosing one or the other, please use both! 😆❤️❤️
Hahaha good point owl 😅 Thanks for liking both ❤ I'm gonna try to find a place for both in the game :)
What lovely music! I prefer the acoustic version. =) So pretty!
I love it :) I also would like some melancholic tracks too in the game to deepen its atmosphere. I don't mean the game should be depressive or something :D but sometimes my creativity needs the sadder tunes. Like in Pharao when you built your city and the months went by the mood of the soundtracks always changed from inspiring to chill out and to thougthful vibes. But Sims 1 build music is a good example too
Thanks so much for that Eszter! Yeah I agree it feels good to have different vibes sometimes during gameplay. Really happy you liked it :)
It gives off the perfect vibes for this kind of game! Amazing song! <3
Love this!! I was getting like sims 2 mixed with stardew valley vibes from the first version. Loved them both!
Katie I looove the Stardew Valley music. Thanks so much!
Perfeito! Adorei a música.
It sounds so good! It blends into the background (in a good way) and yet it's still pretty catchy; seems like it wouldn't be out of place during playing. Perfect for a video game! Congrats!
Thanks so much Mauro! I'm really glad you think it blends well
I loveeee both versions 💜
Definitely prefer the acoustic version, it makes my soul happy! Good job Andrei !!
The acoustic version is JUST THE RIGHT AMOUNT! Still cheerful but soft enough to listen to on repeat!
Thanks Alexis! :)
I think that if the versions could alternate it would be sooooo good because they sound amazing. I could definitely see myself creating for hours on end to this tune
I'd also love to see them alternate depending on the scenario 😀 Thanks so much Mariette!
I love the acoustic version better. The first one seemed …hard… (don’t know how to explain it,sorry) like a little painful on my ears ….
Thanks for the feedback Nicole! We'll keep it in mind 🙂
As I listened to the song, I knew where it would fit before you even mentioned it. The music sounds really nice and I think it would fit perfect for the paramaker
Thanks kesionna! Paramaker is a good choice 👌 We'll keep it in mind
This would be perfect for build / buy or PAM. People must listen to the whole thing...if it's just the title screen I would be skipping over it too much!
Good point Michael. We'll keep that in mind for the future 👍Thanks!
Absolutely LOOOOVVVEE the first one! Felt like i was in front of my computer about to play the game
Thanks Malaiyah! I'm really glad it made you feel that
omg i love the music!! in my opinion, it fits so perfectly with Paralives aesthetic and it’s so cheery and hopeful yet nostalgic in a weird way.. Love it!! 💗💗 Great job Andrei!✨
Thank you so much Aww 😁 That really means a lot
As a longtime Sims player and hearing the same tune nonstop, I personally would love to see these two alternate between each other cause both of them sound amazing! :)
Thanks so much Jeremy! We'll keep that in mind :)
While listening I was also thinking Intertwined would sounds good as main menu music 🎶 it sounds so good! Great work Andrei 👏🏽👏🏽
Awesome! I think so too 😀 Thanks so much Codi
The acoustic version is simply delicious. Comparing these two songs with the song from the Chalét-video – you can hear there is a familiarity, or a signature-sound, if you will (and I love that), and at the same time the songs feel unique and different. Great work!
Wow! I'm really happy you think so :D Thanks so much for that. Yeah I think we are slowly getting to what the sound of the final game will be! Still, we have a long way to go
Both are very good and I'd like to hear both in game!!
I really love the acoustic version.
soooo cool and peaceful
Thanks I love it 😍
I'm digging both, both are so good
I'm always a sucker for different iterations of songs playing at different times of day. Makes the game seem more alive
Me too :)
How calming! Calming music for simulation games is definitely the best way to go
I simply love the idea of having different iterations of the same song that the game plays in different contexts. Maybe when you enter the Paramaker/build mode at night (in-game) the music sounds more relaxed and intimate?
Totally! Thats something we are thinking about doing :) It would be really cool to put these versions for the different times of day
Love both, especially the acoustic! ❤️
I love both of them!! They are so peaceful with optimistic vibe that you cant help but smile to and sway to 😊 *peacefully twerking*
This is really good music! The first bit does remind me of Sims 2 music (Bare Bones comes to mind) but these are much more modern and nuanced. Very good creative music! Keep it up :)
Yes I was thinking the same thing! 😄 Feels nostalgic! 🤩
I love it so much! I do hope this track makes it into the game. It's so relaxing and chill, I could totally see myself attempting to build while this track plays in the background. Very excited for the direction the music seems to be taking!
Thank you so much :) I'm really happy you liked it. Its true, it would go well with the Build mode haha
Both songs are really beautiful, I love them so much!! The first one I think would fit well on either para maker or build mode. Idk why but I see myself vibing to the acoustic version while waiting for the game to load
Thanks so much Sara! :D I agree with you! I think the first would fit the gameplay but I still havent made up my mind on the acoustic one
I LOVE THE ACOUSTIC VERSION ITS AMAZING!!!!!!
Loveeeee both versions! So well done!
Maybe I'm searching, but I'm getting hints of The Sims 2 build/buy mode music. By far the most evocative of the series. Can't wait to her more!!
I LOVE BOTH SO MUCHH ❤️
If this is what the games music will sound like I’m very very impressed! I just love it so much! please add this in the game. I always felt like the music in any game should be just as important as the game you’re playing and you literally nailed it with this one demo. god congratulations Alex! You really found some one amazing to make the paralives music for you im so happy for you and all who are working on the game. I know that we couldn’t work together but I will continue to support you and everyone else working on the game. I just bought Logic Pro myself and I’m really liking it! Best of luck to you all Paralives Team!
It means a lot what you just said Xavier. Thanks so much and I'll do my best to give you guys what this game deserves. It's awesome to see other people into audio like yourself. Are you doing any music on Logic?
Wow. I AM putting this in my car!
I got snippets of a Paralives trailer in my mind's eye when listening to this - Sebastian at home, a pan cross the lighthouse, Maggie peeking out from behind the lens of her telescope, a pan cross town, and an old man (former fisherman, face carved by salt and sea) by a harbor, petting a cat.
Omg that's exactly the kind of scenario I was thinking about when I did it! I'm getting too emotional now
So. Damn. Good.
The music is SO GOOD!!!
I'm dancing around to the music!
Oh my gosh this is amazing
I love the music! It sounds so fun and upbeat! Very exciting news! Keep up the amazing work!! 💕
Thanks Victoria :)
This is great! Perfect for build mode or Parafolk creator ❤️
Yeah I think so too Krzysztof!
I LOVE the acoustic version so much
Thanks Mariana!
woww didn’t expect to like it this much!!
Thanks Sofie :D
This sounds amazing! I absolutely adore how fresh and calming this is, I can already tell the soundtrack is gonna stick with me for a long time. <3
Thanks so much Rebekah that means so much to me :)
Please go the direction of acoustic version! It makes the game feel more alive and emotional!
Awesome! I'll keep that in mind
Wow it sounds so happy and really makes me want to create something, great work!
Yay! Thanks!
This sounds so good, I wouldn’t mind having this playing in the background while I game, not in the slightest!
Thanks remy :)
Damn Andrei, this sounds like a mix between Little Big Adventure 2 and the previous Sims games and I am here for it! LBA2 remains to this day my absolute favorite video game and I'm getting massive Twinsen vibes. Love this! Incredible work <3
Thanks so much Christophe that means a lot! I wanna listen to the soundtrack of LBA2 to get some inspiration :)
I love the song!
I like it has a chill EDM vibe.
Instant favorite. The composition got mad Mark Mothersbaugh vibes and I am so ready to hear more!!
Thanks so much! I'm definitely gonna go check him out this weekend
It definitely feels like a good menu music to me the longer it goes on, but honestly I think it would fit anywhere!
Awesome! I thought the same too :)
it sounds good! i’m excited!
I love the acoustic version so much >0
I love this!! You’re so talented! I can’t wait
This sounds just like Sims 2 music. And that is 100000% a compliment :)
Sims 2 had the best build/buy music 👏
So exciting!!!