Altitude music

patch · #1 09-28-2009, 08:16 AM

Hey, I'm a grad student in music and make a living from it. I'm curious who wrote the music altitude for the opening screen. Anyone?

Stormich · #2 09-28-2009, 08:32 AM

I think Vi did most/all of the music

as red as black · #3 09-28-2009, 02:39 PM

USC grad?

10 char

hurripilot · #4 09-28-2009, 05:11 PM

It's all Vi, I believe, who play's under the name "Vi". Her tag on the forums is "Vi*".

tyr · #5 09-28-2009, 05:18 PM

She's in the game credits as well.
You can check her website at http://vihart.com/.

patch · #6 09-28-2009, 06:37 PM

Thanks, I'll look into her site. Ya, I'm at USC.

evilarsenal · #7 09-28-2009, 09:05 PM

This obviously relates to altitude, put it in the genereal >_>

patch · #8 09-28-2009, 09:06 PM

Aw I could totally see this come up around the virtual water cooler.

Vi* · #9 09-28-2009, 10:58 PM

I guess there's not much left for me to say. Hi Patch! I'm Vi and I wrote the altitude music.

Relevant post on my website: http://vihart.com/blog/tags/altitude.html
Which contains earlier ideas as well.

Though my favourite version is still http://vihart.com/altitude/Altifour.mp3

as red as black · #10 09-29-2009, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by patch

Thanks, I'll look into her site. Ya, I'm at USC.

cool. I'm thinking about applying for their popular music course next year.

Would love to go east coast for college, but being a drummer requires having a car haha.

patch · #11 09-29-2009, 03:23 AM

Hey Vi: great job, its really creative. I'll check out the other version too. You obviously studied? What other stuff do you do? Ever write for guitar?

Red: It is a such a great place for music. For guitar, hands down, one of the best in the world. I've heard good things about the new pop degree. Just started this year I think.

patch · #12 09-29-2009, 03:36 AM

Vi: I'm also curious what sound design you used.

Vi* · #13 09-29-2009, 03:41 AM

Hi Patch, I'm glad you like it. It was actually all produced using Sibelius, directly from regular music notation. That way when altitude makes millions and hires the Altitude Orchestra, it will be easy to print out the sheet music ;]

patch · #14 09-29-2009, 03:47 AM

Great, I didn't know Sibelius had that type of expression, though I do still need to upgrade to 6.

ryebone · #15 09-29-2009, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by patch

Thanks, I'll look into her site. Ya, I'm at USC.

cool I'm a grad student at usc too, on the health sciences campus.

as red as black · #16 09-29-2009, 04:51 AM

so much USC here....I drive through Greek Row everyday to get to school...looks like quite the good times lol.

Couches on the roof....plastic cups everywhere....beach volleyball court front lawns lol....I can't wait

patch · #17 09-29-2009, 05:46 AM

Rye: No way! That's cool. I'm just finishing up my DMA in music performance. Are you masters? PhD?

hurripilot · #18 09-29-2009, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by as red as black

Would love to go east coast for college, but being a drummer requires having a car haha.

A.R.A.B., come to Berklee!! Seriously, there is no better place for popular music. I'm studying Blues and Rock guitar performance there. So many sweet classes and awesome teachers. I highly reccomend it.

Vi* · #19 09-29-2009, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by patch

Great, I didn't know Sibelius had that type of expression, though I do still need to upgrade to 6.

I'm still on 5 too. Sibelius is usually pretty good about things like accent marks, and it follows dynamics pretty well. Good use of staccato marks is key. Sometimes I cheat by marking an accented note as fff also.

It's a little buggy though-- it only seems to want to follow dynamics if they were created for that instrument, so no copy+pasting from other staves or dragging them in. That tripped me up a lot in the beginning. Sibelius has its quirks.

ryebone · #20 09-30-2009, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by patch

Rye: No way! That's cool. I'm just finishing up my DMA in music performance. Are you masters? PhD?

I'm getting my DPT, doctor of physical therapy. Three year program that I just started a month ago. If you ever break a leg in three years, come find me. I'll offer 50% off to Altitude players!

nobodyhome · #21 09-30-2009, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ryebone

If you ever break a leg in three years, come find me. I'll offer 50% off to Altitude players!

quoting so you can't change. i'm holding you to this.

as red as black · #22 09-30-2009, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by hurripilot

A.R.A.B., come to Berklee!! Seriously, there is no better place for popular music. I'm studying Blues and Rock guitar performance there. So many sweet classes and awesome teachers. I highly reccomend it.

Haha. I know a bunch of berklee grads...but I'm a drummer (for 13 years). I would love to go east coast, but I can't haul drums on the subway haha.

I figure USC has a great music program too and I can get solid education / contacts there. Plus LA has the best session opportunities and that's how I'm looking to gain a foothold in the business.

I don't know though...still considering everything.....