Reviews for Hidden Daggers

[LucidShadowDreamer]

YES!
I've been awaiting a new piece by you :3

I feel like there is a story behind this one :/
The name really implies so at least XD
Very good string and percussion work. To my ears, this sounds arabic, especially at the parts where the choir is playing, even if the strings suggest so too.

The first act of the piece feels more positive. At least until 1:02.
There's a lot of percussion work in between along with some strings in between, but at it's very latest,I'd say that the second act would begin at 1:35, as that is where things start to get really intense. I have a hard time finding an exact point of transition though! Everything is so smooth :p

This track would be great as a movie soundtrack! Awesome job dude ;)

LunyAlex responds:

Without trying to sound too full of myself, "I've been awaiting a new piece by you" is a really, really cool thing to hear, hah.

Initially I was going for Victorian-ish, but it turned out more oriental, indeed. Close enough :D.
Very glad you think it doesn't transition too abruptly. That's usually my weak point. And you're close: 2nd Act starts at 1:17. Takes on a more action oriented approach there I guess.

Thank you very much for taking the time and thank you for your kind words! It really does mean a lot! Cheers!

[Mattashi]

This is really awesome! Like Lucid mentioned this has an Arabic feel to it, I can picture myself in a desert when listening to this.
Really love the string work and percussion and I'm thinking Act ll starts at 01:17?
Nice work man :)

LunyAlex responds:

Yep, spot on, heh, Act II does indeed start at 01:17.
Thank you very much, I'm very glad you like it!

[DL2Electron]

Nice progression! What string and choir libraries did you use? They're really great! Also is this part of a game/film as you seem to have split this into Act I and Act II?

Others have pointed out that it does have a very Arabian and ancient feel to it with the choir added to it. But it also does have a very modern feel. I can see this being used in literally any situation which involves suspense or has tension build up.

LunyAlex responds:

Thanks a lot for the review!
The strings are mostly LA Scoring Strings with a pinch of Spitfire Albion 1 (violins), and the choir is Rhodope: Ethnic Bulgarian Choir.

And sadly no, not part of a game or film, hah (*whispers*: I wish), but I like to contextualize/structure most of my songs as if they were. Maybe a bit pretentious, but it helps me keep focus.

Thanks again!

[holyshadow73]

Music-Inspired Short Story #5: Assassin

I run through the shadows, treading lightly and taking cover at even the slightest chance of being caught. I wander through the night slowly, but surely. My target will be dead before morning.
It won't be easy, but it will be done.
Through darkened halls, into separate rooms to hide from others. My knowledge of the building's structure is my greatest weapon. I know which rooms to hide in and which rooms to avoid and even a few rooms that the residents are unaware of.
You can never know too much when you're an assassin.
I know where to find my target.
Through a passage meant for a silent escape for the emperor, I make my way. I slip through the dark path and eventually reach the end. I place my hand on the wall in front of me. Wood.
I place a bomb and distance myself until it explodes, blasting the wood wall apart. I immediately dash forward past the flames and locate my target.
I don't wait, I don't hesitate, I don't even give him words of pity or empathy.
I simply slit his throat with the daggers hidden on me and use a smoke bomb to make my escape, grabbing a bottle of wine nearby. The guards believe that I ran back into the secret passage and make a futile attempt at apprehending me through it.
A window on the east end of the room left open is my angel of salvation. With my assignment complete and my target eliminated, I remove my mask and dark, concealing clothes until I am wearing nothing. I hide my clothes in the bushes nearby and take the bottle of alcohol with me, posing as a drunk.
If they find me, they won't suspect me. After all, who could suspect a mere drunk?

LunyAlex responds:

> 4 year late response:

Lovely short story. Really enjoyed it. Sorry I didn't get to reply back then but life sort of got in the way. The wine bottle is a really nice touch.

[TheRealXamuel]

Came here from Xtrullor's remix. He should have used more of the awesome melody from this song in his remix, but they are both awesome.

There are parts where I expect an Xtrullor drop, but it isn't there.

LunyAlex responds:

Thanks a lot for the nice words!
Glad that you like the original as well : )

Sorry for the late reply but I haven't been around in a while.