I sought a tone that embodied strength and resolution. The initial concept drew inspiration from a powerful bassline reminiscent of Valorant’s soundtrack or even the Psyops theme from the League of Legends skin line.

The bassline was crafted through layered use of u-He Diva, each layer receiving unique spatialization treatment and extensive automation. The kicks and majority of the additional synths were created with u-He Zebra, occasionally subjected to render, reverse, and cut in various ways to make it more organic. The low to midrange vocal tones are a product of Zebra’s synth, while I contributed my own voice for the higher/more ‘exhale’ tones.

In terms of composition, I aimed for a piece that could conclude on a VI VII i progression, avoiding an overly triumphant major I, considering the challenging journey to the worlds. The transition from a dark/tech textures to orchestral instruments surprisingly complements the uplifting nature of the ascension phase. Additional choirs were integrated to further emphasize the ‘epic’ challenge.