Faye's Theme (from Finding Paradise)

I wrote Faye's Theme pretty late into Finding Paradise's development, as a bit of a mix between the Scale Theme and Time is a Place. Although it's got a pretty simple composition, it became one of my favourite tracks from the game thematically.

It was a bit late by then, but had I written it earlier, Finding Paradise's main theme and OST in general would've likely revolved around it instead. But on the other hand, perhaps it had its benefits that this theme only emerged later on in the story after the two tracks it drew from were established.

Anyhow, here's an overdue "live" arrangement recording. c: Hope you guys enjoy it!

Finding Paradise:

[yosephsuharli]

"Looking for something... Old timer?"

[BrunoPereira-bcup]

My favorite list
1 Faye song
2 for River

[thomaspurdy]

Date: So what kind of music do you like?

Me:

[matthewmontoni]

You are quite literally an inspiration to anyone who wants to tell a story. Thank you for all that you do. I know it may seem that you tell stories, but you changed my life for the better.

[estrea]

Your games have changed my life and have helped me through so much. Nothing has had a bigger impact on me and I really just wanted to say thank you. Please continue to make games, inspire other people like you've inspired me. I found your game To The Moon during one of the darkest times of my life. I was just diagnosed with PTSD and I was so depressed and I couldn't stand living but your work kept me going. I listened to the music to cheer myself up and I don't know if I would be here if it wasn't for To The Moon and you.

[MinyMiny]

gosh here come the tears again. You're an absolute treasure Kan, I pray for multiple blessings throughout your life

[ZandaTookMyName]

I have to say the To The Moon community is by far one of the best community on the internet! Never is there any hate nor is there any biased or stereotypical opinions. It just love and appreciation for brilliant story telling that brings us all together! ❤

[MercurySGM]

One of few who can make absolute masterpieces with RPG maker. Absolutely great musician

[PWheat]

When they are standing on the balcony at the end :.(

[JeongCheol]

왜 명작은 이리도 기억속에 깊이 박혀 잊혀지지 않을까... 이 게임을 하지 않았던 때로 돌아가고싶다. 그때의 감동을 다시한번 느끼고싶다.

[NAGxxOUT]

Kan Gao, I can't stress enough what you have done for me. To The Moon and Finding Paradise have been such an inspiration to me. I know thousands of others feel the way I do, and I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart.

You and Faye of course. Thank you, Faye.

[italianlawyer]

You are definitely not gettin all the appretiation you deserve. Your works are masterpieces. Thank you so much for the games you made so far. I hope you will keep on producing these marvels!

[danymoon]

One of my favorite tracks from my favorite game (Well, maybe except To The Moon)

[WolfProphet]

It's amazing that such a track can immediately bring back all emotions I experienced when playing Finding Paradise for the first time. Even though it has been a while since, it still has the same impact. Thanks for giving us music (and a wonderful story) that means so much to so many.

[ranellimendoza]

I believe that we all have our own Faye in us.The part of us that keeps us alive.The part of us that pushes us to keep living.The part of us that tells us "we can do it".The part of us that clings to positivity.The part of us that keeps us company when we're alone.The part of ourselves that we couldn't live without.Like Colin said, It doesn't matter what Faye is or isn't.Faye will always be our first friend that stayed with us, even when no one else did.

Thank you Kan Gao for giving us another story to cry and think about.Your stories help a lot of people, including myself.Your stories make us re-think and ponder about our whole life and in a way also keeps us going and changes our perspectives on life.Thank you for all your hardwork, Kan Gao.It means a lot to us TT~TT

[Cronicrisis]

I picked up on the fact that faye's theme was a mix of those two other themes and it really added to her character and how she impacted Collins life. It really hits hard in all the right ways.

[AwesomeJaneUniverse]

The music for To The Moon, A Birds Story, and Finding Paradise raise so many emotions from deep inside me no matter when or where I hear them. Even hearing music that sounds similar to these soundtracks make me perk up. They will always be my favorite stories of all time. <3

[RiveraFilms]

Mister Kan Gao, I just wanna say thank you so much for making this game. When I went into Finding Paradise, all I wanted was a game that would be around as good as To The Moon, which are already very high expectations. I didn't expect something that could take the same formula and tell a wonderful, beautiful and intriguing story that takes the core of TTM and builds on it.

I think the soundtrack on TTM is definitely "catchier"and more varied but the way you used the Scale Theme and Faye's Theme as leitmotifs throughout the game was much more powerful for me. (Side note: I have a theory that the rising and falling tone of Faye's Theme imitates the flapping of a bird's wings)

I like how the story in FP has more mystery. I feel in general that FP told a more universal story. Even though the point of interest was a girl just like TTM, it wasn't because of some sappy romantic relationship (not that there's anything wrong with that - I am just so happy it wasn't reused for FP  /  also I don't want to mention too much here coz spoilers...)

Writing is always amazing and the animation and graphics are improved.

This turned from a thank you letter to a mini-review. In short, I just really mean it when I say I loved this game. I pray you continue making stories because of your inspiration and motivation to tell them.

Lastly, if you ever make TTM and FP movies, I really hope they can match the games so that others can also appreciate the story.

[HayeHikaru]

Thankyou for Finding Paradise. really. It makes me realize how precious the time you spent with the precious one. Thank you Kan Gao

[acedirt]

Still waiting for "Finding Paradise - Title Theme (Full Vers.), but this will do.