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The similarities and differences between the intro/outro music used for TMA and TMAGP, I think, are very interesting. Most importantly, I think the main difference--the intensity of the themes--is an indicator of what we are to expect in these podcasts.
In TMA, the intro theme we get is played on a single violin with a bit of ambient noise in the background, once the light percussion comes in behind it. This plus the minor key it's played in let us know that what we're about to listen to is a little eerie, a little spooky, maybe even a little disturbing. But we don't really know what we're in for at the beginning. It's just a guy who sounds more than a little tired of people trying to make sense of his new job, as well as updating what he can of the archives, reading these stories about some weird things the tellers may or may not have experienced. There's a sense of unease, yes, but it's not going to be too bad. It's not until you're well into the series that things start to get deeper, connect, unravel, and grow to terrifying proportions.
The theme for TMAGP, however.... I believe it was written with the idea in mind that:
listeners will have heard some (if not all) of TMA before listening to TMAGP;
listeners will be aware that this will not take place in the same universe as TMA, but that it is a "continuation" of TMA without being a direct sequel;
listeners will be expecting the connections, the twists, the deeper storylines they heard unfold in TMA; and
LISTENERS WILL BE LOOKING FOR THEM FROM MOMENT ONE.
That's why I think the TMAGP theme music is SO MUCH MORE INTENSE right from the start. It's saying, "We know why you're here. We know what you expect. Let's crank that sh*t up to eleven."
Hey everyone! I’ve released an album! It’s all songs I made for the D&D campaign I’m co-running, and I’m super happy with what I’ve made! These are theme songs for the NPCs but I plan on making music for the player characters as well in the future. I’m having a lot of fun with this, it’s a major creative outlet for me!
the fuckin harry potter theme is playing at the airport for NO REASON and even tho i’m anti jk my instant reaction is still WHERE IS THE MAGIC?!?!??!
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