mystik, Author at Mystik Sound

Posted on May 3, 2024May 3, 2024 by mystik

“Starlight” Game Audio – Concept Tracks

Round One Concept Presentation Four primary approaches have evolved for first-round consideration. Artwork is unofficial. A. Starlight / Elevate Hybrid ("Elevate - Starlight Mix") v1.3 This is a bit of a hybrid concept track using some of the parts from Elevate. I also composed this one with a different buildup, including piano motifs which developed from some exploration in concept development. I quite like how it gives the song a bit of a theme, even with a traditional instrument, while also introducing and being supported by electronic elements. Heavily layered. Another theme shows up later in the track with some…

Posted on April 27, 2024May 3, 2024 by mystik

“Starlight” Game Audio – Direction

Initial guidance (From Alien Science Games) “For Starlight, I am looking for a soundtrack that I can release with the free demo, use for trailers and social posts, now and for the life of the game. From the beginning, I have been interested in having a contemporary electronic soundtrack, something with street cred. Not EDM exactly, I have tried that and it tends to take up too much of the foreground, but with the same feel.” Emotion Matrix: WANT: Exploration Contemporary / EDM Upbeat Electronic Enigmatic AVOID: Heavy / Apocalyptic Sad / Melancholy Arcade / 8-bit / retro Intense Re: Track…

Posted on April 19, 2024May 3, 2024 by mystik

Unveiling the Cosmic Symphony: Mystik’s Journey into “Starlight”

Hey friends, Mystik here, bringing you some exciting news straight from the heart of the music-making universe, my studio! 🚀 So, guess what? I’m teaming up once again with the legendary Greg over at Alien Science Games to whip up some sonic magic for his latest gaming masterpiece, Starlight! 🌟 Yep, you heard it right – we’re diving headfirst into more cosmic realms of game audio development, and I couldn’t be more stoked about it. Just recently, I caught up with Greg at the Game Developer's Conference (GDC) right here in my hometown of San Francisco. We got to chatting…

Posted on December 12, 2022December 15, 2022 by mystik — Leave a comment

ManyNames “Whatchu Know About What!” (Mystik Remix) Released on SEHU – 12/12/2022

Whatchu Know About What (Mystik Remix) The Mystik remix of ManyNames' track "Whatchu Know About What!) has finally been released on the SEHU label, artist and label owner Julian Reyes' new label extension since Keyframe Entertainment. This label is now distributed by Proton Music which has a bit of a different set up to the previous InGrooves distribution that Keyframe had in place. Needless to say I'm stoked for this release. It was a lot of fun to put together. I did several versions of it initially and am excited we settled upon the final version and have managed to…

Posted on November 24, 2022November 24, 2022 by mystik — Leave a comment

Many Names Remix out 12/12/22 via SEHU, Keyframe & Proton Music

Hey Friends and music fans! Just signed the contract for the "Whatchu Know About What" Mystik remix of Many Names track to be released on 12.12.22 on the Proton Music label. Super stoked for this production to finally come out on a remix compilation with two other tracks by Gizma and MetaTek (respectively) - amongst esteemed company! Looking forward to this release. Stay tuned and keep your ears open, this will be droppin' in time for the holidays! Cheers!