Chicory: A Colorful Tale Original Soundtrack FULL ALBUM [Official]

The full soundtrack to the painting adventure game Chicory: A Colorful Tale!
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A labor of love written over the span of 2 years, the soundtrack to Chicory: A Colorful Tale is an eclectic range of music from intimate piano, to chamber grooves and electronic bombast.
Full liner notes can be found here: / composing-for-chicory-...
Credits:
• All music written by - Lena Raine
• Recorded at - everyone's home studios
• The Mountain Top mixed by - Masahiro Aoki
• All other tracks mixed by - Lena Raine
• Mastered by - Jett Galindo at The Bakery
• Album art by - Alexis Dean-Jones
• Video editing by - Emily Liles (Finji)
Performances:
• Lena Raine - Piano, Fake Guitar, Fake Drums, Keyboards & Synths
• Kristin Naigus - Recorders, Oboe, Bassoon, English Horn, Flute, Bass Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Melodica, Quena, Pan Flute, Irish Whistle
• Michaela Nachtigall - Violin, Viola
• SungHa Hong - Cello
• Stemage - Real Guitar
• Kevin Ragone - Real Drums
• Carlos "insaneintherainmusic" Eiene - Alto Sax
• Emi Evans - Vocals on The Mountain Top
00:00 Blank Canvas
01:46 A Colorful Tale
03:25 The Town of Luncheon
06:09 Supper Woods
09:40 Eyes in the Darkness
12:30 Not Anymore
14:01 Potluck
16:46 Art Academy
18:36 Appie Foothills
20:27 Elevenses
23:17 Wielder Temple
28:37 Probably Ancient Evil
32:03 A Wielder's Duty
33:30 Just Like You
36:04 Sips River
39:11 Gulp Swamp
42:34 Mistake
44:30 Erase You
47:08 Seeds of Doubt
49:53 Messed Up Person
51:16 Letter From the Queen
51:58 Dinners, The Big City
55:04 Clementine
56:28 Teatime Meadows
01:00:29 Caves
01:02:46 Grub Deep
01:08:25 Her Wretched Utterances
01:09:53 Feast
01:12:07 Alone With Myself
01:13:28 Nobody
01:14:29 uoY mA I
01:18:12 Abandon Me
01:22:29 Chicory's Theme
01:24:34 Banquet Rainforest
01:28:48 Dessert Mountain
01:33:05 Song of the Wielders
01:35:33 Simmer Springs
01:39:14 Turnabout Squeeze
01:41:18 Spoons Island
01:47:13 More Than Myself
01:48:50 Color Lab
01:50:14 Calling Home
01:51:30 Brekkie
01:54:58 Brunch Canyon
01:58:13 Buried Deep
01:59:14 MONSTER
02:02:21 She's Gone
02:03:04 The Wielders' Legacy
02:04:33 The Dark Forest
02:06:53 You're Not Real
02:10:47 Just Reach Out
02:11:18 Something New
02:12:48 Once More Into the Dark
02:15:15 History Against Us
02:19:07 Do the Impossible
02:24:50 Change Everything
02:26:28 The Mountain Top (feat. Emi Evans)
02:30:47 The Tale End
02:31:30 A Fresh Start
02:34:15 This Colorful World

[@quack3891]

"haha I like this music" - Deltarune "haha I like this music" - Minecraft "haha I like this music" - Celeste did this for a bit before realizing my favorite tracks were basically made by the same person

[@randommoth1235]

Wait, deltarune?

[@plushy8687]

@@randommoth1235 Lena and toby composed killer queen (queen boss theme), cant recall any other song she also helped with in deltarune

[@gasparsigma]

No way! Only masterpieces

[@verloreneseele8898]

Lena Raine is a bit like Koji Kondo in that regard. Everything she does is insanely well made.

[@ICharlyl]

You're one of the greatest modern videogame composers, everything you touch turns into gold, I'm loving this game. Thank you for your thoughtful compositions.

[@imallama2545]

Amen. Lena, with all of her work, has achieved something never achieved before in games with her unique sound and style. Every single one of her works feels unique, different and special. Which is amazing

[@shyguy2764]

Literally, it turns on gold because she composed pigstep lmao

[@zaidlacksalastname4905]

Her and Christopher Larkin (hollow knight) are my personal GOATs

[@ridley_boi8272]

@@zaidlacksalastname4905 Same, I already loved Larkin's style after listening the base game's ost for over a year. Then I listened to the dlc and, man! It's great, and still hit's different than the og ost.

[@Grubble1]

Agreed. Her and Calum Bowen are the masters of modern video game music imo

[@mvjbass9561]

What I really love about your work on Celeste, Chicory, ESC, Minecraft etc. is demonstrating how one can make amazing, modern soundtracks without a large budget and entire Orchestra to work with. Not that there's anything wrong with that of course (there have been countless very good orchestral soundtracks made by incredible musicians), it's just so inspiring hearing ost's this great that came from one person in their home & a few extra musicians.

[@sans6794]

And now deltarune ...

[@jagkiratsinghsaluja3379]

:)

[@Tici-kp1ls]

8

[@Tici-kp1ls]

Km

[@Tici-kp1ls]

9

[@chandy518]

I was going to literally cry if Turnabout Squeeze did not have a blatant Ace Attorney motif, but then halfway through I literally got punched by Cornered

[@IsaGoodFriend]

I know, it was amazing lol

[@cti23gy46]

The first part kinda has a Core ~ Investigation vibes to it I very much enjoyed this track

[@missymich9201]

@@IsaGoodFriend "hey this sounds like an ace Attorney reference" "HEY THIS SOUNDS LIKE AN ACE ATTORNEY REFERENCE"

[@Terranigma23]

Same lol, it was so good! PS: the game is now available on the Switch :D

[@Terranigma23]

@Radiant Void Lol I know, I misspelled "now" for "not". 😅

[@ummmmmmmmpie]

When you realize you were an idiot for thinking Celeste was a career high for Lena. It was just a stepping stone. Absolutely wonderful.

[@ender691]

She worked on Minecraft

[@elenafriese891]

@@ender691 she's work*ing* on Minecraft, even! I'm pretty sure she's still set to be their composer!

[@vioussy]

@@elenafriese891 also Chicory’s music definitely beats Minecraft. Minecraft’s OST is fantastic though

[@Jhitch19]

@@vioussy I don't really think they are all that comparable, chicorys soundtrack is far more personal to the game by intention from the design, c418s ambient tracks are incredible at being exactly that and chicory isn't ambient in the same way. Obviously love both

[@mentorassassin0282]

I see what you did there😂

[@specknacken6507]

Story: Honest, real and wholesome Character design: Cute, charming and memorable Music: Thoughtful, touching and absolutely wonderful What a lovely experience. Thank you very much.

[@johnsimon8457]

It's neat to go from acoustic to electronic/chip (Square, triangle, saw) instruments in the boss themes. Like you're going from "The Natural World" to "Something extra-natural is waiting in this dark basement"

[@gabemagana1013]

in the game i lost my shit when 1:40:20 came on with the ace attorney cornered type beat

[@missymich9201]

instant serotonin. such a good reference!!!

[@sensudubs4421]

Chicory Producers: Alright Lena, its just a game about a paintbrush, nothing too crazy. Lena: 28:46 *lights the keyboard ablaze

[@sharkoroblarto]

It's definitely not just a game about a paintbrush. Chicory has one of the most heartfelt stories in any game I've played.

[@jalex5708]

I am going to purchase this game just to hear Lena Raine music in action again and I haven't even heard any of the songs yet

[@wackbyte]

Do it

[@rednoodleoffate]

DEW IT!

[@NeoTher_]

That's exactly what I did too, I just heard Supper Woods and was like "ok I gotta buy the game". The game is amazing by the way, and playing it made me buy the OST.

[@DarkEclipse78]

@@NeoTher_ Ikr,the game is literally amazingg

[@tfg2324]

I bought the game just because I read Lena did the soundtrack, before even hearing it. I knew it would be good, but not to the point of being a life-changing journey. I finished the game last week and I'm still blown away

[@henrye8139]

Thank you for the music 🙏 It’s getting me through my PhD!

[@uzulim9234]

same here lmao

[@douglasmarr9708]

Same. I'm doing Molecular and Cellular Biology. How about you guys?

[@ttman1511]

School lol

[@Brixxter]

That's one hell of a catchy big city

[@tfg2324]

I've been totally obsessed with this track since the first time I heard it, in the trailer of the game months ago. It never left my head, it's that good

[@ZicoTops]

Absolute masterpiece!

[@jesussaucedo3145]

Pero que haces aqui zico tops

[@J0SHU448]

Hola zico

[@Blair_01]

Buenas

[@meowcow8009]

Lovely game, lovely music. I really enjoyed it

[@zaratrustamaster]

I never even heard about this game before, and just ended up here to see what Lena's been up to. It's amazing! I want the game now!

[@Andromeda7616]

Omg u should totally get it It's so fucking good

[@Ominousbean2024]

Thats exactly what I’m doing

[@amonre2628]

This is perhaps your strongest work yet. Overall inspiring and top notch both in terms of motif, melodies and arrangement. "Do the impossible" i think stood out the most, but the cohesion is so impressive that it is hard to choose between the tracks. Got to say i appreciate the teamwork with Emi Evans as well as she has the right voice for the feel of this game. The whole thing comes off as masterful!

[@M3L4M4R]

Teatime Meadows legit makes me wanna sit down and cry every time i hear it. i can't stay in that area in-game for too long or it'll get to me, haha. What a beautifully melancholy piece of music.

[@Jbip]

Sips River does that effect to me as well! Such good tracks

[@get_thee_to_a_nunnery8271]

Banquet rainforest fucks me up

[@pixeljacked8047]

Simmer springs does that for me

[@Zanuvar]

Absolutely love this! The only thing I wish there was a version of was with the "boss battle" music sequences there was an indicator to the in game actions that melded in time with the music. Example when Chicory does her attacks and has that "screech" sound before the clawing attack it adds to the music sounds but it's absent from the OST version. Or with the Blackberry sequence the sounds of her "stomp" attack which was like a little drum/percussion sound that trailed after the player but felt in time with the music. It just adds a little more depth to the music I feel.

[@oomusd]

I'm quite impressed. I bought the album(s), bought the game, bought everything ! it's lovely, it's inspiring, sometimes emotional, sometimes encouraging, it's beautiful. Video game authors are lucky to have you.

[@ErakirPompop]

I'm a little late to the party - just finally played Celeste a few months ago, then was in the mood to actually install Chicory, both games that have been in my library since release. It didn't take long to recognize some of the similarities with some of the music, but I didn't think too much on it. After finishing Chicory, I came to listen to the soundtrack again and I'm not surprised at all to find you as a key component of both games. In retrospect it's kinda funny to me that I played both of these so close to one another without any connection or reason, and you happened to work on both of them. All that said, thank you. You've made wonderful music and the memories of the experience with these games will be strong in my mind and others' for decades to come. Your uplifting melodies make me feel like I'm a kid again, not many people can do that! Keep doing you, and I look forward to hearing any future endeavors you're a part of!

[@artoriasdoge3144]

saw the post, listened at random at a song, got chills, definetly gonna check out the game

[@inescastroalmeyra4108]

Thank you, Lena Raine! I have played Chicory and I think that the whole world could not have painted without this fantastic music

[@MicahCallari]

you're my favorite video game composer. i bought chicory just because i heard you were working on the music, and i'm not disappointed. some of your finest work is in here. awesome job lena!

[@MattNL]

Finally got around to playing Chicory on Game Pass and the music absolutely sold the experience. You absolutely crushed it here!!!! I aspire to write like you one day because these motifs and compositions are just so well crafted and the range in your works is incredible!! Between this, Celeste, Minecraft, Moonglow Bay, etc, it's getting harder and harder for me to choose my favorites!! You will be remembered as one of gaming's most beloved composers. I dunno if you'll end up reading this, but in case that you do, thank you so much for all of the wonderful music that you've created. Thank you for your amazing contributions!♥

[@vidril6440]

I'm continually amazed at how artists like you can just routinely create fantastic music. you guys are doing great work.

[@Shiranaisora88]

This soundtrack is so underrated. It's like the right amount of intensity/happy/relaxing/ambient without being too distracting, but still making a statement ❤️

[@CaptainAmphy]

I know it's been a while but Lena, you did so fantastic with Chicory's OST. You and the devs are an equal part of how amazing it is. It managed to even drag me from a serious depressive period in my life and you brought me back into something better, something that words cannot thank you for.

[@koffing2073]

Yes the game was made against it.

[@-ICITRONSI-]

Lena Raine Is The Midas Of Indie Game Soundtracks. Every Game She Touches Turns Into Gold.

[@Maxel53]

36:04 Is my favorite by far, it's so relaxing and beautiful, I love it so, so much, thanks Lena

[@Jacksynth]

Yeah sips river really stood out to me as well!

[@Lyrikan]

I need to play more cozy games like this. This kind of vibe I get from games like Toem or A Short Hike

[@droycon]

Knowing you composed the soundtrack for this game is what made me buy it when it originally released and I’m so glad I did. Not just an amazing soundtrack but also an amazing game.

[@OrobaSpyro]

2:15:15 Just putting this here so I can listen to that whole two-piece again... So incredible.

[@pedronunez6888]

Came here right after the “Song of the Wielders” scene. I’m crying. I bought this game because the concept seemed relaxing, but I didn’t expect it to touch my heart so much ;-;

[@nicky8195]

seriously, congratulations lena literally all of your songs are great and lovingly made, I really admire your work and have been your fan for a long time, my dream is to be music like you someday ^^💜🍓❤ lovely music

[@avaforlife4141]

Honestly indie developers and small composers are the way to go. I wish people would support them more and buy less aaa games

[@Rocksteady72a]

? The 2 aren't mutually exclusive. Austin Wintory composed for indie game Journey but also AAA game AC Syndicate, for example.

[@portavin1339]

Thank you, Lena

[@CreativelyJake]

I just beat the game and I've gotta say... it was amazing. The music really brought it together, I really enjoyed it a lot. Everyone on the team put a lot of effort in clearly, and your music fits perfectly into this game! I feel like this game really spoke to me, too.

[@proudtoshootpentax]

I just finished this game and really loved it. The story was amazing and the music brought it to another level. I'm excited to re-listen to the OST now.

[@TheStratovarian]

Having just played through this gem. The music is just something else. I just was enthralled with so many tunes and how effortlessly they were just right for the place and time. Thank you for posting this.

[@aidan574]

I'm in love with this soundtrack. Your thoughtful approach to motifs and themes is super inspiring, something I hope to work my way up to doing throughout my career. Excited to see what else you have in store!

[@italoa.9168]

I just beat the game and I wasn't surprised to see that you're the one who composed the soundtrack cause I was already like "woah this sounds AMAZING". What an experience!

[@Poondaedalin]

I remember when I happened upon pieces of the soundtrack when you posted some of it back in August (they didn't show up from a KZbin search, but they did appear through the sidebar). In particular, I found Soaking on Spoons Island. I can't really describe it, but the piece has a beautiful stillness and calm to it. Then, a few days ago, I heard mention of this game and decided to pick it up. I almost fell out of my chair when I got to Spoons Island and realized the pieces were one and the same. What a truly beautiful soundtrack.

[@xathirastormshredder7171]

My friend and I have been jamming through this game for a few days now - we find ourselves humming along as we work. Excellent tunes ☆

[@redflag0477]

Honestly I played this game this year and it was honestly so amazing. I wish I could play it for the first time again.

[@bread4108]

Just randomly found this ost through a for you playlist, but lena raines music has already made me want to get this game.

[@mariamartines2662]

Lena Rayne , you can´t even imagine how many people you inspire. You are the reason I started to study music theory and compose , you amazing work always inspires me . Thank You

[@AquesLevaro]

Thank you for creating this absolutely beautiful piece of art. I originally listened to the Celeste OST after playing through the game, and just recently came around to finally play Chicory. I knew I would absolutely love this game, and my intuition was right. The beautiful woodwinds, the piano as well as the composition itself, the different use of real instruments in crontrast to the synth and electronic ones as well as the audio manipulation translate absolutely beautiful the feelings taking place. And the well composed and extremely closly recorded arrangements are gorgeous. I just love beeing able to hear the acoustic of the instruments inner workings itself alongside its performance. I especially love 'More Than Myself' with it beeing ever so rarely teasered as a release of tension and mystery in 'Spoons Island'. I always longed for that moment, that brief piano piece and wished it would last longer. And when it finally played on that mountain top with that view, I was absolutely taken by the moment. Thank you so much for that. Of course that's what I love about the intro of 'The Mountain Top' as well. Not to forget all the other motives in there and alongside the whole soundtrack! It's a real inspiration, let me tell you that. I really wished more would know about the game and it's OST. Thank you so so much for making this beautiful, emotional journey. Thank you so so much.

[@nanto6865]

51:50 lol I really like the how the text goes away and comes back just like this song that doesn't want to end

[@idk2day]

The drop in probably ancient evil (29:41) is so good!

[@visualeyesmusic]

Holy crap I recognize all the drum samples in "Erase You"! Fantastic loop chopping, Lena!

[@soyadesu]

Lena, your music means more to me than you'll ever know. Hearing some of these sounds again while playing Chicory having played Celeste - it's like hearing the voice of an old friend again. So much love for you

[@mossinvasion]

Feel like replaying the entirety for chicory this weekend just for the music

[@Uberransy]

Just beat the game after seeing some footage and I had no idea you were the composer going into it. As soon as I heard eyes in the darkness I was suspicious it might be you, and Probably Ancient Evil confirmed it. Fantastic work again Lena, I'm always excited to see the work you do for Indie games.

[@kryptic0008]

I don't know that I'll ever understand music on the technical level required to create something so marvelous, but I do know that this album will bring me to tears every time I listen to it. Simply breathtaking.

[@sensudubs4421]

Lena, you're an inspiration. Thank you.

[@Miguel_Noether]

Now I need to find more homework to do in order to ignore it and keep listening to this ^_^

[@encomiainks5144]

Oh my goodness YES!! XD

[@TheAdvertisement]

It looks so colorful, and the music is equally as wondrous to fit it. Beautiful work, almost makes me think of Monument Valley. :D

[@Brixxter]

I finally got around to play it and I'm speechless. There's so much love and detail put into the game and music, it's incredible. More people should be talking about this.

[@saadahtsham7]

Dinners, the big city is the nicest vibe in this OST

[@mathewcrabe]

The Song of the Wielders section is easily the most powerful part of a videogame I've played in years, so good!

[@BUGFlower413]

I finished Chicory last week and I have to say, I loved every second of it. Being somebody who likes to draw, but who always had insecurities about it, some of the moments hit me close, that and the whole situation with Chicory's depression, and the music was just gorgeous as always (one of the main reasons I wanted to play the game ngl) I loved so so much every single music ^w^. My favorite tracks so far would be Erase You, Abandon Me, Dinners, Song of the Wielders, MONSTER, She's Gone, The Wielder's Legacy, Something New and the 2 final boss' tracks (and personally, both final boss' tracks, History Against Us and Do the Impossible are my favorite musics from you. Those gave me the same hype as the first time I listened to Reach for the Summit in Celeste ^w^)

[@leero9032]

how did I miss this game when it came out I don't understand, it really went under my radar, this soundtrack will always stay with me. Your pieces are too good to forget and I think that no other soundtrack can convey emotions and feelings in such a strong way, I can sense the passion that went down this ost, it really is a work of heART.

[@prairiete]

I admit I only heard about you from Deltarune chapter 2. And I clicked on this video because the thumbnail was beautiful. But these tracks ...they make me feel like I'm on a peaceful journey. I absolutely love it so far. And this comes from someone who normaly doesn't listen to an OST before playing a game because they can't relate with anything about it. Thank you for that wonderful and inspiring creativity

[@nanto6865]

It's just incredible that we can hear the piano keys getting back to their position, it adds so much, I don't know why, it feels calm.

[@HMPerson2]

can we take a moment to appreciate how each song's title fades in in-time with the music

[@bcthegift]

What a wonderful work of art great to hear people are still making great music in this world

[@moonandstar6467]

so glad i was able to catch this live ❤ truly phenomenal ost, once again

[@_FatNuggets_]

This soundtrack is perfect for testing out new art supplies! ^^

[@karmachameleon7148]

I adore this game!! I replay it all the time, and it probably has almost as many hours as Skyrim or Animal Crossing! Might be the best cozy game ever.

[@treese_]

I just started this game yesterday and by God Lena this has got to be your best work so far, it's just...man, I can't put it into words. Like, Banquet Rainforest and Gulp Swamp are just...unreal. Be proud, Lena. This is some phenomenal music you've made.

[@Inkonect]

This soundtrack is so wonderful, you are one of the best composers, i love it! :)

[@GSpider]

I could listen to your soundtracks on repeat for literal days and wouldn't get tired. I know this because I have done it multiple times already.

[@jamesevensen863]

Love the stereo panning in Gulp Swamp!

[@vampierkill]

Not bad, not bad, the town of luncheon and seeds of thoughts, really love the reharmonization🚀❤️

[@jetstreamjackie3437]

Incredible music for an incredible game!! Fantastic work as always. I'll be jamming to these tracks for years to come

[@josephzoltan1112]

Listening to your music is always a joyful experience. Thanks so much for the work and time you put into creating such brilliant songs!

[@MagentaSnail]

been listening to the soundtrack and nothing else in the past couple of days it's absolutely wonderful, I love the range between the more calming music and the more upbeat one, and everything goes so well together thank you for your lovely work! absolutely inspiring!

[@Fantashic]

This is such a wonderful soundtrack! I love the leitmotifs and how the songs get more and more complex as the soundtrack continues!

[@iplayzthegamez]

I wanted to say thank you for your work on these tracks for this wonderful game. I remember walking into Potluck to visit my parents, and was already enjoying the wonderful tones of the song, but then the layers got stripped back and I found myself getting so emotional when speaking my parents with the guitar in the background. I go back to my parents house regularly just to sit and listen to that guitar and visit. Then when its time to leave, hearing the bright tones kick back to life is so fulfilling. Thank you so, for your wonderful music

[@maxenswlfr1877]

Probably Ancient Evil is one of my favorite boss songs ever

[@indiemini]

Every track feels so personal. Every game that you touch is leveled up. Thank you!

[@vioussy]

This is my favourite soundtrack of all time, I can't get enough of it. I love your music so much, Lena. Keep at it

[@devthegoogleuser6198]

You, Christopher Larkin and Danny Baranowsky are my favourite video game composers, bar none.

[@Thestin]

Thank you, for everything.

[@BrockN]

Thank you so much for this wonderful soundtrack! The game was absolutely amazing and the soundtrack on top was genuine bliss. :D

[@retrogamingcommentary4163]

So excited to listen to a new Lena Raine soundtrack! I am enjoying this so much, but I have to comment that Wielder Temple gives me chills every time I hear it. It's so contemplative and peaceful, and then WHAM!

[@bee-sk3il]

you’re music is the best i’ve heard in a video games, celestes soundtrack is incredible and this sounds great aswell thank you lena

[@Gradien7Gaming]

I can't explain just how great your music is. Huge, huge fan. Thank you so much for your contribution to these games! And stay brilliant :)

[@The-pf4zy]

Thank you, Lena Raine, for showing me just how amazing electronic music can get. I've been obsessed with your music ever since I started showing interest in Celeste, and I'm very glad I did that because this album is amazing...

[@l0rd0f5k33p]

She’s easily my favorite music creator

[@gamestuff8298]

your music introduced me to celeste and once again it shows me an awesome video game

[@shorad6646]

This is so great,i love your music a lot and I'm happy that I've discovered such great artist

[@mattedjon-veryaccuratetabs]

I played at Chicory yesterday for the first time, I usullt never pay attention to the music in video games but this time it strikes me every time. Then I play the Wielder Temple and fall in love with the music along the way until the final with boss. It was one of the most intense moment with video game (and I have played since 30 years!). THANKS YOU!

[@SmileOmega1]

Thanks for hosting another listen party, very excited to get the Alt OST.

[@sosantonio94]

Y played Chicory for 2 hours and knew you were the composer just by its sound jajajaja you are incredible

[@StraightcheD]

I love these. It's like an encyclopedic reference of every tension building/release tricks in every JRPG ever. Must have been an arduous research and analysis.

[@ngchorhong3174]

Definitely putting the game in my wishlist! just listened to the first few songs and HAD TO STOP because it was too amazing and i dont wanna spoil myself any further

[@TransparentLabyrinth]

History Against Us and Do the Impossible are such an amazing uplifting set of tracks.

[@randomname1857]

I was playing this game and just hearing how good the music was I knew it was by you, good stuff.

[@alucardpbl]

What a genius! Do not ever stop making music!