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Exodus is a musical story. The story each track illustrates is in the lyrics.
lyrics
In the year 2345, the world had finally triumphed over its most persistent issues. Hunger, war, pollution, and climate change had all been subdued by the indomitable will of humankind. The people of Earth lived in a state of unparalleled peace, free from the constant specter of death and destruction that had once plagued their lives.
Yet, with the elimination of these issues came a new challenge: the threat of stagnation. Science had reached a plateau, and the once-great engine of progress had slowed to a crawl. The absence of crises had left humanity without a driving force, and many felt that they were living in a world devoid of purpose.
Jade, a skilled jet pilot, and her boyfriend Gray, a talented artist, were among those who felt this sense of emptiness. They longed for the days when the world was in turmoil, when every day presented new and unpredictable challenges. Despite their unease, however, they recognized that their lives were good. They had food, shelter, and safety - things that many of their ancestors had never known.
As Jade soared through the skies in her sleek aircraft, she marveled at the world below. The cities were clean and orderly, the countryside lush and verdant. It was a world that was almost too perfect, too sterile. There was no sense of danger, no feeling of risk. It was a world that had been tamed, and in the process, had lost some of its vibrancy.
Gray, for his part, struggled to find inspiration in this world of bland perfection. His art had always been a reflection of the world around him, and he found himself struggling to create anything new or exciting. He longed for the days when artists of the past had been forced to work under pressure, when the world was a canvas that was constantly changing and evolving.
Despite their reservations, Jade and Gray knew that they were lucky to live in a world where peace and prosperity were the norm. They recognized that their ancestors had fought and struggled to create this world, and that it was their duty to protect it. And so, they continued to live their lives, grateful for the safety and security that they had been given, but always yearning for something more.
I am an autistic photographer, musician, composer.
Locked up inside myself.
Sometimes, it
comes through my eyes.
Sometimes, I shoot it.
Sometime, music is in my head.
Sometimes, I record it....more
Catchy, quirky, and laced with beloved leitmotifs, the OST to Deltarune's second chapter solidifies Toby Fox's status as a VGM big shot. Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 29, 2021
As you might guess from the title, this is strange and eerie synth music meant to conjure a mystical film where all is not what it seems. Bandcamp New & Notable Aug 14, 2023