Dark Steampunk Music - The Shadow Empire

[@CaptainNorris]

When the markets of the old economy were shocked by crisis and depression, the big trusts crumbled and most oligarchs lost their power. Out of this chaos, the shadow king rose. After accumulating nearly all means of production in the key sectors of enterprise, he achieved, what central bankers never could. He brought moderation into the markets and layed the ground for continous progress without any interruptions. Every transaction was controlled by the keen surveillance of his elders and the conciles of nobles, who used the latest calculator machines and complex mathematic formulas to compute the best policy, which granted the most profit to the empire and its economy. The shadow king even started to hide his wealth and power to not disturb the evolution of his markets and truly became a shadow. But although jobs were plentiful and wages continued to rise, the people learned, that all the wealth became meaningless or even detrimental to them and they could not stop the self feeding machinery of business and power. The merciless logic of the markets hollowed out their souls and all the prosperity was turned into a golden cage, to which only the shadow king himself possessed the keys.

[@gasmonkey1000]

Good to see I'm not the only one writing small stories for some of Mr. Fiechter's songs. I saw the Shadow Empire as being less an overt force and more a cabal comparable to the groups who conspiracy theorists say are trying to take over the world but I like your description. Kind of strange where near the end where you misspelled "market" but I still really enjoy yours, could you give me some feedback on the one I wrote?

[@Private-Potato]

I want to see the two of you write books on this

[@dalinstonemover9985]

To the two of you i recomend wattpad, its basically the youtube of books and stories.

[@thomaswysocki6848]

This music is great I love these Steampunk songs they really capture the sound of a dystopian future Ruled by the evil Shadow Empire. Great song Brandon.

[@BrandonFiechter]

Thanks for all of your comments, Thomas! I appreciate them.

[@cashboston166]

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[@rohangunner6514]

@Cash Boston yea, have been using KaldroStream for since november myself :D

[@kolehector4394]

@Cash Boston yea, I've been watching on KaldroStream for since november myself :D

[@prtomostomas]

Hello Thomas I'm Tomas:)

[@Jerbob]

I'm actually working on a steampunk game and I listen to these while working on it. These are awesome!

[@BrandonFiechter]

That's great! I'm glad you like the music and that's cool that you're working on a steampunk game.

[@susanstefan4614]

Is the game done ? Let me know the name I love playing games like these.

[@MichaelGhelfiStudios]

Hey Brandon! Great melodies, I loved it. The artwork fit perfectly with the atmopshere!

[@BrandonFiechter]

Thanks for saying that, Michael! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@Flammifleure]

The Secret Evil Society! That is what I thought when I saw "Steampunk" and "Shadow Empire" together. The Secret Evil Society is a faction in Civilization II's steampunk scenario. and I could see this music representing what the world would be like if they prevailed. I also love what you wrote. I always enjoy reading the little stories that you include for each song. Keep it up, and thanks for the great music! ^^

[@BrandonFiechter]

Thanks for writing that! Also, I'm glad you like the little stories. :)

[@Flammifleure]

You're welcome. :) Both the music and the stories are really inspiring.

[@KrigareAvHallarna]

Definitely planning to use some of this for the Blades in the Dark group I run 🎉

[@hansb4841]

Wow! A real masterpiece...

[@BrandonFiechter]

Thanks for saying that!

[@Harriskar]

ayy I have been waited for this since I requested it a while back. Thanks for Creating and Posting such Great Music. Keep up the good works lad!

[@BrandonFiechter]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed listening to it. Have a great week!

[@NotRenjiro]

This amazing. Great job man

[@BrandonFiechter]

Thanks for saying that!

[@NotRenjiro]

@@BrandonFiechter Your welcome. Hey quick Question. Can you do synth music at one point maybe?

[@BrandonFiechter]

@@NotRenjiro I do have space music and futuristic music that sounds kind of like synth music, though hopefully I'll make more synth music in the future,

[@NotRenjiro]

@@BrandonFiechter

[@matinimartin]

The picture is simply amazing

[@ultraflare1236]

Can u please make some dark 1920 vintage type of music

[@BrandonFiechter]

That's an interesting idea. I'll see what happens.

[@ultraflare1236]

Brandon Fiechter thank you

[@sergeantsharkseant]

So Dieselpunk?

[@kedarkotkar3736]

this song makes me feel like a King

[@BrandonFiechter]

That's great!

[@cecylanzonichechu]

Hola Brandon!.. hermosa musica...nos transporta a senderos inimaginables... como siempre... un placer tus melodias...

[@BrandonFiechter]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.

[@descarson4998]

I enjoy the recent offerings.

[@BrandonFiechter]

Thank you!

[@xhulijantari5926]

Toller Sound

[@Nintendude.]

The new theme for the new Steampunk Batman series sounds pretty great :D

[@BrandonFiechter]

Thanks! Yes, that would be really cool. :)

[@inimia1643]

I love that.

[@BrandonFiechter]

Thank you!

[@lestatvonmondlicht]

This one fits very well for an action/fantasy movie. Great job!

[@BrandonFiechter]

Thanks for your comment!

[@Bordie3D]

Peaceful, looking up at space, medieval kingdom journey. Mix journy and the unfinished swan, and uuuh, myst, yeah those three games, into that music. I will die of happiness. Keep up the good work you obviously enjoy it dude, i just found your channel and enjoy it. I wish to use these in my gmod map i'm creating (But in your description it says "buy") so i don't want to pirate your stuff by just recording the video or downloading it.

[@BrandonFiechter]

Thanks for saying that!

[@matinimartin]

Great as always!

[@BrandonFiechter]

I'm glad you liked it! :)

[@xhulijantari5926]

Echt prima gemacht

[@artofboredom42]

I don't know why but I always think of White London (Shades of Magic) when I listen to this.

[@bryn7294]

Great. Thanks for sharing!

[@BrandonFiechter]

Thanks! I appreciate it.

[@troypreston1998]

This is so awesome I love the stories you guys add to your music your guy's music inspires me a lot. I have a question who and what inspired you guys to start youtube and make music with stories? Speaking as a fellow artist and writer.

[@BrandonFiechter]

Thanks for saying that! I'm really glad you like our short stories. I'm not sure why we wanted to make stories. I guess we wanted to make the music have a story behind it. We both do like writing stories as well.

[@troypreston1998]

@@BrandonFiechter that's great! And I gotta say you guys really inspire me so thank you too

[@daniocampo7720]

¡Bravo!

[@BrandonFiechter]

Thanks for saying that!

[@omegadarkness3826]

This song and others inspired me to an entire storyarc in a fanfiction of me. I hope you won't mind if I use these masterpieces then? You'll be linked and credited, of course.😊

[@christinejefferies544]

Thank you so much

[@gasmonkey1000]

Smoke fluttered about the room like translucent butterflies, the stench of opium nearly causing Horz to pass out, only staying conscious out of his mutual distrust for the men, and women, who sat alongside him. "Care to elaborate as to why you encouraged the uprising in Gzar, Cuvh?" Faythah asked, a stream of smoke trailing up from his mouth as though he were one of the Longshen of far off Sathak. "The chaos caused by it will force Gzar to decentralize, loosen regulations, and in the ashes, with our newfound influence, recentralize authority around our... allies." Cuvh replied, his thick Izakhlan accent melding with that of the arrogance of the aristocrat Cuvh pretended to be. "And pray tell when the uprising will be crushed?" Llevia questioned, lisping through her harelip only for a messenger enter the room not long after. "Not long now." Cuvh replied, a smug smile tugging at the ends of his lips.The messenger boy shifted uncomfortably owing not just to the powerful eyes that fell on him, but the lustful leering of the monstrous Pval, who smiled at the boy as though he were a piece of Tauythu steak. "My lords," the boy said, trying not to stutter as he spoke, "the provisional leader of the self-titled 'Proletarian Republic of Gzar,' Charfo Unzo has been killed in an operation by a joint-force of Zanath Police Forces, 91st Windschützen, and your 3rd Shock Battalion." Satisfied at the words, Cuvh leaned back in his chair, raising his hands, his false teeth showing through his smile. "About a year from now the uprising will have collapsed, without Unzo's guidance the various Commanders and Commissars will turn on each other and they won't be able to organize an effective counter attack. And yet to protect it's borders, Gzar will entrust our subsidiaries to put down the remnants, manage the schools and taxes owing to the loss of so many of their officials, and then we can 'lobby' them to recentralize the nation to our benefit." It seemed good. Too good. Indeed what came out of the boy's mouth next shattered Cuvh's smile. "In addition sir, a police strike force were able to cut off the escape of most of the Revolutionary Council. Those that weren't killed have been captured and have been sent to execution." The boy said, looking as though he were unsure to run or faint. "Thank you, child. You may leave." Horz said calmly, prompting the boy to run. Cuvh turned to Horz as though to plead, just as the Shadow Council pressed their buttons in unison to kill Cuvh, causing an electric current to run through his body, turning his white suit black, lighting his false hair and metals on fire, and melting the flesh from his bones within a minute all to Cuvh's agonized scream. To be honest he had done a good job, Cuvh, but with that slight opportunity to be rid of such a powerful and experienced rival, Horz, and the other Council members, rid themselves of Cuvh. A few seemed genuinely angry at Cuvh, thinking he had failed completely. Not quite. They would have less time to consolidate power in Gzar but still. At once, the remaining Council members pushed the keys for them all to leave their chairs, the restraints leaving. "Comrades, long live the Shadow Empire." Horz said calmly. "Long live the Shadow Empire." His comrades replied in unison.

[@valiantstallion]

Awe he likes it❤ the big purr purr likes it

[@iainpaton7673]

Cybermen walking through the streets of Victorian London. Brilliant

[@LadyAislinn]

bravo... it's amazing!

[@BrandonFiechter]

Thanks for saying that!

[@chrisidoo]

This has a Dishonored feel to it.

[@1angelicdemon1]

That artwork. It seems strangely familiar. Tell me what is the name of that place? Almost as though I know it but, i cant place my finger on it.

[@BrandonFiechter]

I'm not sure. I really like the picture, though.

[@1angelicdemon1]

@@BrandonFiechter come to think of it. Stone tower temple theme from majoras mask sounds like it would match a steampunk vibe. Try playing it while watching the artwork. Here I'll send you a link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHPXiqxvqLCpnZo

[@BrandonFiechter]

Thanks for that! The music sounds excellent and does fit very well.

[@1angelicdemon1]

@@BrandonFiechter I think they both do an excellent job fitting a good tone to the artwork though. Thank you kind sir. You have been an excellent gentleman

[@claireskrine4837]

Guy in red knows what's up

[@TinkerHat]

am i allowed to use this in my videos? i low how this sounds

[@MaisAnimado]

LIKE NUMBER 1000!

[@thommigen9628]

thats a picture :o

[@thegirlwhoreadstoomuch9339]

Does anyone else think that the background beat sounds like steampunk clockwork gears?

[@cyril.jmc.composer]

Perfect song ^_^

[@BrandonFiechter]

Thanks!

[@brandonknight7773]

Dark elemental realm: umbra city main Street

[@ncsteampunk]

The secret Life of a Rebellion forming in the Shadows

[@manuelzamorez]

Woof.

[@TanTan-dm4dr]

I want to be the empire of the Thailand (the dark empire)

[@skeletongaming828]

Meh comment ish gone!

[@fireorb2]

From the picture, looks like a terrible place to live.

[@BrandonFiechter]

Yes, you're right.