00:00
00:00
Newgrounds Background Image Theme

JackfruitClock just joined the crew!

We need you on the team, too.

Support Newgrounds and get tons of perks for just $2.99!

Create a Free Account and then..

Become a Supporter!

The Québécois [ft. TeffyD] (Steam Demo Version)

Share Download this song

Author Comments

Ayooo back with a tune for the October Spooktacular!! Of course, I'm with the wonderful @TeffyD and he helped me really complete the tune with an absolutely wonderful guitar solo! He continues to impress me every time I work with him! This track is for the Croak Crusader, there's a demo available on Steam this month I hope you wishlist the game! It's suuuper fun to play.


Wishlist it here:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2997920/Croak_Crusader_Spawn_of_the_Spore_Spectre/


I actually have notes on my inspirations for this track, I wanted to include that classic horror/spooky motion with this Theremin and write a whole boss theme around that idea. I channeled a little bit of Waterflame's tune from Age of War in the strings near the end - I really love that tune it's a classic and I wanted to get a similar string vibe there. I also wanted to include a more paper mario-esque sound with the bass. I thought the acid bass worked well for that specific sorta 'silly but imposing' vibe. Believe it or not, this is a separate version from an even more elaborate arrangement that I'm saving for the full game but this demo version is still one that I'm happy with :)


Lemme know what you think!! Love reading through the comments & reviews, I always appreciate the thoughts. Happy (early) Halloween!

Log in / sign up to vote & review!

Spooky, silly and badass. Sounds like boss fight music.

Happy Spooktacular! And Happy (early) Halloween!

Another amazing composition and collaboration! Yes, I’ve wishlisted the game Croak Crusader: Spawn of the Spore Spectre. The track absolutely captures that classic horror motif. Thank you for listening, sharing your inspiration, and for your comments. I’m excited to read more about how you created such an elaborate arrangement, and I’m so happy you’re planning to post your wonderful music on Newgrounds!

@TeraVex, what do you think about Halloween, and what specifically do you enjoy about spooky music?

@TeffyD, what was your favourite songs on Rocksmith?
I also tried Rocksmith, but I couldn’t quite get the hang of it. I’m shocked to hear that you played for eight hours a day for years! That explains why you’re so skilled—it's really amazing. How did you manage to stay focused on training, especially being self-taught? That sounds like a huge challenge.

TeraVex responds:

I love Halloween, there's something about the season that is oddly nostalgic. As for spooky music, I don't typically get to do seasonal music all too often so I always look forward to doing stuff that's actually relevant to the time that I write it! It's sort of evergreen too, since there will always be a Halloween season

TeffyD responds:

Favorite song on Rocksmith? Hmm, maybe Hanger 18 by Megadeth or Thunderkiss 65 by White Zombie, it was a lot of fun to play, could never get the solos down though.

I never treated it as "training" so I just ended up doing it way longer than I expected. Its relaxing just messing around, and I guess eventually you get muscle memory.

spooked me a lot

Banger

wonderful. feels very suiting for the “silly but imposing” vibe. context on the name of the song?

TeraVex responds:

The director of the game has more context (mostly since he named the tune) and I asked him and here's a direct quote:
"It's artsy shit lol, but basically the dichotomy between Captain Croak and Toadman is sort of meant to be a representation of the ideaological and cultural warfare between French and English Canada. That's why Toadman's track is called "The Quebecois", and it's also why his voice lines are in French." It makes more sense once you play the game the plot sorta is the glue that makes it make sense
Also that was exactly the vibe I was goin for! I'm glad you noticed!!

Credits & Info

Listens
2,923
Faves:
38
Downloads
85
Votes
61
Score
4.70 / 5.00

Uploaded
Oct 3, 2024
2:41 PM EDT
Genre
Heavy Metal
File Info
Song
8.1 MB
3 min 33 sec

Licensing Terms

You are free to copy, distribute and transmit this work under the following conditions:

Attribution:
You must give credit to the artist.
Share Alike:
If you alter, transform, or build upon this work, you may distribute the resulting creation only under a license identical to this one.

* Please consider sharing revenue!