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Title: [TFTD][WIP] Orchestra of the Deep v0.5.0 – The TFTD Philharmoniker
Post by: zauberkraut on September 27, 2020, 03:56:24 pm
Orchestra of the Deep
The definitive lore-friendly soundtrack remake for TFTD

This is a remake of the TFTD soundtrack. It is my imagination of how the game would have sounded like had it been made today and by the same people. It is NOT a simple MIDI transposition: every track has been re-orchestrated, re-arranged, and expanded—but will always stay faithful to the originals. Think of about when you were a kid, looking at Doom's pixely graphics, and seeing glorious hi-def gore instead.

Contents and audio demos
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✔ Menu: https://clyp.it/1y4pamrc
✔ Geoscapes: https://clyp.it/goiyrio0
✔ Interceptions: https://clyp.it/ewvp0oll
✔ Battlescapes: https://clyp.it/ojimtm1v
✔ Briefings: https://clyp.it/20u52w0o
-- Story: coming soon
-- Brand new tracks: stay tuned!

Development status
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👽 PLAYABLE: 99% of the play-time is covered by new music, with only a few rare tracks missing.
⭐️ ACTIVE: Current rate of update is once-a-week. Estimated two or three weeks for final release.

Changelog
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- v0.1.0: Most Geoscape themes
- v0.2.0: Geoscape 5, Menu, general polish
- v0.3.0: Battlescape themes, new Menu theme
- v0.4.0: Interception themes
- v0.5.0: Briefing / Debrief themes
- v0.6.0 (coming soon): Intro, T'Leth, Victory and Defeat

Download and installation
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You will find the mod itself, installation instructions and project roadmap, at the MOD.IO page:
https://openxcom.mod.io/orchestra-of-the-deep

What feedback do I need?
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I am looking for comments on sound levels, fastidious bits that don't sound well on your audio system, and whether things fits with the general atmosphere of your play-through. I am not looking for bug reports or new ideas just yet, that will come in the future.
Title: Re: [TFTD][WIP] Orchestra of the Deep v0.5.0 – The TFTD Philharmoniker
Post by: zauberkraut on October 04, 2020, 05:44:06 pm
v0.4.0 update:
v0.5.0 update:
Title: Re: [TFTD][WIP] Orchestra of the Deep v0.5.0 – The TFTD Philharmoniker
Post by: Shiroi Bara on October 10, 2020, 09:30:07 am
Will you add dogfight theme too?
Title: Re: [TFTD][WIP] Orchestra of the Deep v0.5.0 – The TFTD Philharmoniker
Post by: zauberkraut on October 10, 2020, 12:04:02 pm
Quote from: Shiroi Bara on October 10, 2020, 09:30:07 am
Will you add dogfight theme too?

Hey there! If you mean the Interception themes, all three of them are already included in the mod as of v0.4!

Here is a demo of Interception 3 (https://clyp.it/ewvp0oll)

Or are you referring to some other track?
Title: Re: [TFTD][WIP] Orchestra of the Deep v0.5.0 %u2013 The TFTD Philharmoniker
Post by: Shiroi Bara on October 10, 2020, 03:18:38 pm
Ok, thank you! I asked because playing Nord's mod which now 2.48 and might not have those themes added yet. But this is fine I can replace track by myself using your files. Thanks again, I used some  remastered ogg tracks for long time - it's same as original, just more deeper, but music what made you bring just absolutely new experience for me. For first time it was strange but now I even can't imagine how play without them. Can play missions for long time and music never boring me.
P.S.
I'm attaching old soundtracks what I used before you release, just for compare.
Title: Re: [TFTD][WIP] Orchestra of the Deep v0.5.0 – The TFTD Philharmoniker
Post by: Stoddard on October 10, 2020, 07:06:59 pm
How very nice. Great job!
Title: Re: [TFTD][WIP] Orchestra of the Deep v0.5.0 – The TFTD Philharmoniker
Post by: gaffer on October 10, 2020, 09:45:32 pm
Fantastic work.  Thank you for this!  Looking forward to future updates.
Title: Re: [TFTD][WIP] Orchestra of the Deep v0.5.0 %u2013 The TFTD Philharmoniker
Post by: zauberkraut on October 12, 2020, 02:13:34 am
Quote from: Shiroi Bara on October 10, 2020, 03:18:38 pm
music what made you bring just absolutely new experience for me. For first time it was strange but now I even can't imagine how play without them. Can play missions for long time and music never boring me.

Thank you, these are the kindest words I received so far! I am happy you are enjoying it!

Any favs so far?

Quote from: Shiroi Bara on October 10, 2020, 03:18:38 pm
I asked because playing Nord's mod which now 2.48 and might not have those themes added yet. But this is fine I can replace track by myself using your files.

Thanks for the heads up, I will ask Nord to upgrade soon.

Don't forget to show support for Nord and his great mod 8)

Quote from: Stoddard on October 10, 2020, 07:06:59 pm
How very nice. Great job!

Quote from: gaffer on October 10, 2020, 09:45:32 pm
Fantastic work.  Thank you for this! 

Thanks all! Do any of you have a play-through running?

Did you find any of the tracks distracting so far? Overpowering?

Quote from: gaffer on October 10, 2020, 09:45:32 pm
Looking forward to future updates.

I will upload the remaining tracks in the next few days. However all important tracks are already here, the only missing ones are Intro, Victory and Defeat movies, and the pre-mission for T'Leth. But I have some cool stuff planned for after that. Stay tuned ;)
Title: Re: [TFTD][WIP] Orchestra of the Deep v0.5.0 %u2013 The TFTD Philharmoniker
Post by: gaffer on October 12, 2020, 03:41:31 am
Quote from: zauberkraut on October 12, 2020, 02:13:34 am

Did you find any of the tracks distracting so far? Overpowering?

I will upload the remaining tracks in the next few days. However all important tracks are already here, the only missing ones are Intro, Victory and Defeat movies, and the pre-mission for T'Leth. But I have some cool stuff planned for after that. Stay tuned ;)

Personally no, it plays great on my galaxy s8.  One instance tight as I threw a flare into the darkness and a xarquid was revealed the score climaxed and it made the moment terrifyingly wonderful. 

Cant wait for the rest.  Doesn't seem repetitive,  perhaps just me.
Title: Re: [TFTD][WIP] Orchestra of the Deep v0.5.0 – The TFTD Philharmoniker
Post by: BeOS_Refugee on July 18, 2021, 09:03:27 pm
Just wanted to say: thank you. This is exactly the sort of replacement soundtrack I've been looking for.

Any update on the remaining tracks?
Title: Re: [TFTD][WIP] Orchestra of the Deep v0.5.0 – The TFTD Philharmoniker
Post by: BlackStaff on July 18, 2021, 11:30:03 pm
I was too quick to pass over this jewel!
I just tested it... and now it's validated and included in my game!
Thank you!  :)
Title: Re: [TFTD][WIP] Orchestra of the Deep v0.5.0 – The TFTD Philharmoniker
Post by: Rivendare on August 04, 2021, 11:28:34 am
ehm download server looks down is it a temporary thing?