Wow. I finally finished this Album. This took a lot of work and a lot of brainstorming.

As mentioned here:

https://cieirmusic.newgrounds.com/news/post/1239968

I painted this picture as my second Canvas Painting. Since then a lot of ideas began flooding in my head and much like my previous painting this became the basis of an album.

The Eye Of Experience:

When I made this I wanted to do a fast paced adventure like theme. Something akin to Indiana Jones and Tin Tin. However upon making the second song, I knew exactly what I had to do.

Discovering The Eye Of Experience:

Initially I never intended this or the later songs to be this long. Not that I mind myself. However upon doing this one I got inspired. Normally when I make an album the songs vary in length. However I wanted to make an album that had nothing but long songs on it. So naturally for both padding, I had to repeat stuff to increase the length. However even then I felt it would help in this case increase the tension and anticipation of discovering the Eye. Plus since my music is first and foremost music designed to aid indie media makers in their own quest to make successful art, I figured it would leave some room for them to edit as they please should they find these good enough to want to use them for their movies and games.

Stealing The Eye Of Experience:

With this one, I always wanted to do a heist song. So I figured what better way to do so, than to an album which I have control of the story of. This one was one of the longest fast paced songs I written. Good for movies where you need something tense yet quick.

Fighting For The Eye Of Experience:

Contrary to the name this is not a fight song in the conventional sense. Since both the Thief and The Woman in Black are experienced thieves as they are in hand to hand combat, this was a battle of wills. Who could out dodge each other, who could out stealth each other and what not. The last bit at the end is when they drop all bullshit and just beat the crap out of each other.

Dying For The Eye Of Experience:

One thing I love about many adventure stories is the slice of life moments. Whether it's with friends, enemies, heroes or villains, I often like how they can just stop the action for a moment, take a breath and talk things out. Which is why I loved making this one. I wanted to make one that still reminds us they're in a strange world involving God.

Plotting To Steal The Eye Of Experience:

Much like I said before, much of it was inspired by great adventure stories like Indiana Jones. So as a bit of a nod, I added a Nazi character and his goon squad. Only rather than be silly like Spielberg did in Raiders and Last Crusade, instead this one is taken as a serious threat. So I wanted to make this as scary as possible. Fun Fact when I hear it I can't help but imagine a snake hunting slow.

Battle For The Eye of Experience:

Now this is a fight song in the conventional sense. I made it as aggressive as possible to highlight the real danger, had some fast moments and slow moments, to highlight some struggle. Then in the end, much like the Columbine Flower song I did before, used Percussion to simulate someone shooting at someone in the end.

Opening The Eye of Experience:

What can I say about this one that isn't said in the description? The length was by total accident, but I consider it an accomplishment. Also I took a cue from John Williams, by making the parts related to the Eye's power as scary as fucking possible.

Returning The Eye of Experience:

I had to end it eventually and I thought this would be the best way. It also ties some loose ends to the story I was trying to tell since the beginning.

Calculating the run time of the total album: 2 Hours.

Two hours of journey through music. As long as most movies this year.

Holy fucking shit. I swear to God if this album ever gets success, I'll consider it my Magnum Opus.

Much of it was to see if I can do it, but I think this may be one of the greatest albums I ever made. At least in my opinion.

And it's currently available all together on this playlist:

https://www.newgrounds.com/playlists/view/905b511b6c0f93b728462b84b2c6022e

I will publish this on bandcamp with a bit of a surprise soon. But for now enjoy.