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Title: [MP3] A Toccata Into Blood Soaked Darkness - Concert Orchestra Arrangement
Post by: geoff429 on April 14, 2008, 03:23:29 AM
(This topic should be moved to Fan Stuff, but apparently I can't post things there...yet)

Hi all,

I'm actually not a newbie here. I used to be "amgeoffrey12," but I have long since been inactive and thus, have been deleted. So, I made a new account.

I'm back here to share with you my concert arrangement of "A Toccata Into Blood Soaked Darkness" from Curse of Darkness. This was meant to be part of the soundtrack to a fan game being made a while ago, but I lost touch with the creator. I now have a whole soundtrack that will probably never be heard by anyone. If you're interested, I could post it here.

Anyway, back to my concert arrangement!

My version is near-exact as the original. I felt that the original was fine as is, but could have been a bit more crisp in a few areas. I tried to include more dynamics, so the first half with the organ, choir, and strings is a bit softer and more...how do I say...flow-y? Other than that, I added an actual ending to the song, instead of looping it and fading out like the video game version.

http://www.sendspace.com/file/bdngih

So yeah, listen and let me know what you think!

-Geoff.
Title: Re: [MP3] A Toccata Into Blood Soaked Darkness - Concert Orchestra Arrangement
Post by: Kale on April 14, 2008, 03:27:20 AM
Yea... you need like 3 posts before you can post in there. I'm sure Jorge will move it for you.
Title: Re: [MP3] A Toccata Into Blood Soaked Darkness - Concert Orchestra Arrangement
Post by: Omegasigma on April 14, 2008, 03:58:30 AM
I like it alot
Title: Re: [MP3] A Toccata Into Blood Soaked Darkness - Concert Orchestra Arrangement
Post by: Azmodan on April 14, 2008, 04:10:36 AM
Whoa, it's Geoffrey Gunn. :D

I definitely like how this one builds up. It's as powerful and sweeping as the original, but keeps its own flavor. The ending is suitably epic as well.
Title: Re: [MP3] A Toccata Into Blood Soaked Darkness - Concert Orchestra Arrangement
Post by: Shadowserg on April 14, 2008, 09:40:36 AM
It's even better than original.  :D
Title: Re: [MP3] A Toccata Into Blood Soaked Darkness - Concert Orchestra Arrangement
Post by: Rictrunks on April 14, 2008, 10:52:08 AM
Hey, I remember you! Very good to see you again. I miss your music. I'm extremely waiting for your Portrait of Ruin arrangements!
Title: Re: [MP3] A Toccata Into Blood Soaked Darkness - Concert Orchestra Arrangement
Post by: Long John Silver on April 14, 2008, 11:33:35 AM
Quote
This was meant to be part of the soundtrack to a fan game being made a while ago, but I lost touch with the creator. I now have a whole soundtrack that will probably never be heard by anyone. If you're interested, I could post it here.
You mean bloodstained symphony? Of course people would be interested. What little was posted of it (like, 4 tracks or so) was awesome. I wanted to hear the rest, but the temp links on the game's forum died long before i found them, along with the forum.

On topic, the first few seconds (around 0:05 to 0:08) sounded kinda weird. Original was faster and more intense in that part.
Edit: Wait nevermind, didn't notice it was supposed to be a remix of the orchestral version of the track, which kinda failed at that moment.

The overall feel of the intro reminds me a lot of sotn's final toccata. Awesome.

So yeah, I definitely like it.
Title: Re: [MP3] A Toccata Into Blood Soaked Darkness - Concert Orchestra Arrangement
Post by: Jorge D. Fuentes on April 14, 2008, 01:55:10 PM
Good Stuff!
Also, welcome back Geoffrey.
I will give you the rights on your account, as well as move this post.

Enjoy the Forums (again).

-Jorge-
Title: Re: [MP3] A Toccata Into Blood Soaked Darkness - Concert Orchestra Arrangement
Post by: Dark Nemesis on April 14, 2008, 04:06:02 PM
In Reply To #1

So, you are Geoffrey Gunn!! :o I really like your work, you have some of the best Castlevania music arrangement's!

This arrangement is awesome! ;) Thank's for sharing!!
Title: Re: [MP3] A Toccata Into Blood Soaked Darkness - Concert Orchestra Arrangement
Post by: geoff429 on April 14, 2008, 11:25:04 PM
Thank you for all your comments!

-Geoff.
Title: Re: [MP3] A Toccata Into Blood Soaked Darkness - Concert Orchestra Arrangement
Post by: Gunlord on April 15, 2008, 10:27:44 PM
In Reply To #1

Pardon my ignorance, Mr. Gunn, but you wouldn't happen to have a personal site of your own or anything, would ya? :D
Title: Re: [MP3] A Toccata Into Blood Soaked Darkness - Concert Orchestra Arrangement
Post by: G-Han on April 16, 2008, 05:03:55 AM
Wow. Are you sure you're not a brother of Michiru Yamane? Your music sounds exactly like hers! (Of course, I do hear Festival of Condemned Souls is inspired by Followers of the Dark, but nonetheless it's really awesome!)

Your orchestrated Tocatta is astonishing, too! May I ask how did you get the instruments so realistic? Is it a real orchestra?
Title: Re: [MP3] A Toccata Into Blood Soaked Darkness - Concert Orchestra Arrangement
Post by: LightningLockey on April 20, 2008, 09:49:00 AM
Hi Geoff!  I've missed your stuff (have a few on mp3 player even that I use at work).  Was worried you dropped off the planet or something.  Good seeing you back!
Title: Re: [MP3] A Toccata Into Blood Soaked Darkness - Concert Orchestra Arrangement
Post by: king metroid on April 23, 2008, 01:58:58 PM
(This topic should be moved to Fan Stuff, but apparently I can't post things there...yet)

Hi all,

I'm actually not a newbie here. I used to be "amgeoffrey12," but I have long since been inactive and thus, have been deleted. So, I made a new account.

I'm back here to share with you my concert arrangement of "A Toccata Into Blood Soaked Darkness" from Curse of Darkness. This was meant to be part of the soundtrack to a fan game being made a while ago, but I lost touch with the creator. I now have a whole soundtrack that will probably never be heard by anyone. If you're interested, I could post it here.

please do :)
Title: Re: [MP3] A Toccata Into Blood Soaked Darkness - Concert Orchestra Arrangement
Post by: Larzuk on April 24, 2008, 09:47:43 AM
In Reply To #7

If you wanted to hear the rest of the songs from that project. All you had to do was ask if anyone had them. I would have uploaded them all to rapidshare or something but since I lost contact with Geoff for a long time. I wasnt exactlly sure if he wanted the songs public.

To bad Bloodstained Symphony didnt get to far into development. With how the story was being developed it was going to be quite a good game in my opinion. I do miss being on the development team...

-----

Keep up the good work with the music Geoff. This new song is amazing.

Title: Re: [MP3] A Toccata Into Blood Soaked Darkness - Concert Orchestra Arrangement
Post by: Dark Nemesis on April 24, 2008, 10:14:37 AM
In Reply To #15

So......is there hope to upload the rest songs?
Title: Re: [MP3] A Toccata Into Blood Soaked Darkness - Concert Orchestra Arrangement
Post by: Larzuk on April 24, 2008, 10:16:54 AM
In Reply To #16

Yes Ill upload the rest of the songs, if and when I get Geoff's permission to be able to.
Title: Re: [MP3] A Toccata Into Blood Soaked Darkness - Concert Orchestra Arrangement
Post by: Dark Nemesis on April 24, 2008, 10:29:49 AM
In Reply To #17

Thanks in advancement!
Title: Re: [MP3] A Toccata Into Blood Soaked Darkness - Concert Orchestra Arrangement
Post by: geoff429 on April 26, 2008, 10:09:27 PM
In Reply To #15

You still have them? Awesome!

I have a few new ones, as well. If you could upload the old ones, that'd be great.

I'll get the new tracks up as soon as I can.
Title: Re: [MP3] A Toccata Into Blood Soaked Darkness - Concert Orchestra Arrangement
Post by: Larzuk on April 27, 2008, 10:46:29 AM
In Reply To #15

You still have them? Awesome!

I have a few new ones, as well. If you could upload the old ones, that'd be great.

I'll get the new tracks up as soon as I can.

Im not entirely sure how up to date I am with the songs. I know I have 9 of them here but thats all the project leader gave me. Hope to hear the new ones soon enough.

Put all the songs in one rar file!

http://rapidshare.com/files/110784940/cvx__sampler_.rar

Sorry for any of the users that might be on dial up.
Title: Re: [MP3] A Toccata Into Blood Soaked Darkness - Concert Orchestra Arrangement
Post by: Dark Nemesis on April 27, 2008, 12:15:31 PM
In Reply To #20

Wow!!!!! Thanks a lot Larzuk and geoff429! ;)
Title: Re: [MP3] A Toccata Into Blood Soaked Darkness - Concert Orchestra Arrangement
Post by: Long John Silver on April 27, 2008, 08:24:49 PM
Those are awesome. I especially like the organ heavy ones like Destiny's Toccata or The God of Malice: Dracula.
Title: Re: [MP3] A Toccata Into Blood Soaked Darkness - Concert Orchestra Arrangement
Post by: Azmodan on April 27, 2008, 08:56:58 PM
Castle Dracula is epic, it really reminds me of the atomsphere of the older games. Like Serio said, the organ-heavy ones are awesome, and Serenade sounds like something straight from Yamane herself.

If the music was any indication, I would've loved to play that game.
Title: Re: [MP3] A Toccata Into Blood Soaked Darkness - Concert Orchestra Arrangement
Post by: LightningLockey on April 28, 2008, 10:08:12 PM
Been long overdue for some of geoff's great works.  Ever though of entering DoD?  (Dwelling of Duels) I'm sure you'll kick ass, alot of the stuff uploaded is irritating to listen to.

Heard castlevania, aquatic dance, festivel of condemned souls and the serenade and library seem to be familiar.  Think they were only thrown on his soundclick page.  Though his page there won't load for some reason.
Title: Re: [MP3] A Toccata Into Blood Soaked Darkness - Concert Orchestra Arrangement
Post by: Blue Cheese on May 08, 2008, 11:00:53 PM
I've had most of these you did for that game on my iPod for like a month!
Where did that guy go anyway...
Title: Re: [MP3] A Toccata Into Blood Soaked Darkness - Concert Orchestra Arrangement
Post by: Maedhros on March 18, 2011, 12:41:50 AM
Sorry to ress this topic, but someone can point me to a download of this music? I heard the arrangement on the other topic and loved it. So I'm looking for all his arrangements. I found some on a site named Castlevania Treasury. But I can't find this one. =/