How I Make Music

#024 Spice Trader

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This music track covered in this week's episode is called Spice Trader. It's a soundtrack inspired by the 8-bit Nintendo and Commodore games of the 1980s and 90s. It was influenced chiefly by Star Control II, which I grew up playing.

In this episode, we examine:

  • the Oumaji theme from hit mobile game The Battle of Polytopia, composed by Robin Af Ekenstam
  • Hare Krishna finger cymbals
  • generative audio using sequencers and drum machine software
  • the harmonic minor scale used to convey Arabian sounds
  • the over-importance of bass in modern music

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    Download the track from this episode >>> https://gum.co/nrsCe. Use it in your podcast, audio drama or (non-commercial) video. Quick-search all my soundtracks at https://johnbartmann.com/music.

    SHOW NOTES

    - Polytopia composer Robin Af Ekenstam
    - How I Make Music Episode #009 - Balkan Gypsy Party

    SOUNDS USED

    - 8-bit sample pack from Afro DJ Mac aka Brian Funk https://brianfunk.com/
    - Udu loop from Propellerheads Reason 5

    ABOUT THIS SHOW

    How I Make Music is a show for music producers, podcasters, audio drama creators and film-makers. Hey, I'm John Bartmann. I make music and offer advice on how to make it. My original music has been used in film, TV, radio and online. Each week, I write, record and release a new soundtrack. In this podcast, I deconstruct these original soundtracks one by one, sharing the separate musical parts, decisions and stories behind how each complete tune was made. Then, I offer understanding into that process to make your own productions shine!

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