Finding Paradise OC ReMix by Torby Brand: 'Eternal Reverie' [Faye's Theme] (#4614)

• Game: Finding Paradise (Freebird Games, 2017, WIN)
• ReMixer(s): Torby Brand
• Composer(s): Adam Dincorn, Kan Gao, Laura Shigihara
• Song(s): "Ending Theme", "Faye's Theme", "Time is a Place"
• Posted: 2024-03-27, evaluated by the judges

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[TorbyBrand]

A huge thanks to OCR for featuring my playing once more! I grew up listening to OCR, so it’s a dream come true to be able to be a part of it. Finding Paradise (and the entire trilogy) are very special to me. I’ve poured all of my love for those games into this arrangement. I hope everyone will enjoy it ❤ here is my write-up from the submission:

‘This track was part of the 2023 Pixel Mixers project: "The Great Tale of the Little Ones Vol. 3". Upon entering this project, I had pursued the idea of creating music based on Kan Gao's amazing scores. They are simplistic, but they perfectly capture the atmosphere and emotions of his stories and games, such as "To the Moon" (2011) and "Finding Paradise" (2017). These games carry deep storytelling that tugged at my heartstrings and sat in my mind for a long time. That's why, when I went on to cover the main theme of Finding Paradise, I wanted to do more than a simple transcription of the piano score.

The main motif of the game has several renditions spread out throughout the score. My arrangement can be considered a medley of "Faye's Theme", "Ending Theme", and "Time is a Place". I have attempted to capture the essence of these melodies, and poured it into one, single piano arrangement. It's not an elaborate or complex arrangement, but in this case I prefer the simplicity of it. It aims to channel the feelings and essence of the story, with a heartfelt performance.

I have added a few original sections, and I've worked to fuse the sections together organically to make the transitions as seamless as possible. Furthermore, I've expanded upon the simplistic beauty of the songs by adding harmonies and additional melodies on top of the original. I think they compliment the score well, and naturally fits into the theme.

Lastly, I want to say that I'm extremely grateful to the game and what it has given me. I'm happy to have been able to create this arrangement and performance, to express my feelings about the story, and to inspire others to experience it.’

[XG]

I'm glad people still remember Faye, and the beautiful wisdom she imparted to us all.

Thanks for creating this beautiful tribute to an amazing character, and to one of the best stories ever told :')

[gamesmusic]

I didn't believe it when YouTube recommended this video to me, but what a beautiful remix... very moving, just like the original source. I loved

[olla_p.]

With respect to Kan Gao's masterpiece, how can you not love it❤

[TheCreepypro]

as always some very beautiful piano playing from torby! I expect nothing less!

[YoshMaster]

This series of games made me ugly cry so much.. now I’ll have this remix to make me ugly cry in the car at any time 😂