Mannequin Expanse

Music from the excellent animation "Temptation Stairway" by Joel G.
Unused theme for this area:
/ s-e8z8jihg3hj
Joel's animation can be found here:
• ENA - Temptation Stairway
The OST can be purchased here:
oliver-bucklan...
Soundcloud:
/ temptation-stairway-ost
Spotify: open.spotify.c...
You can find it on most other platforms too!

[@infamousk77]

how did you and the animators arrange the dialogue with the rhythms (in that select scene)? did they send you the voice clips and you worked around those or vice versa?

[@OliverBuckland]

so, originally I had a totally different ambient track for this section, but Joel sent me another version of the video with the voices and timings locked down. I could then work the music around it!

[@OliverBuckland]

(the other version - which kinda sucks: soundcloud.com/oliver-buckland/unused-theme-for-mariya-gabo/s-E8Z8jiHG3hj )

[@BLUE_FLUFF]

@@OliverBuckland huh I actually really like this one, but maybe not for that certain situation, but it's still good! 🤩

[@wizboy_tyler]

hi

[@BLUE_FLUFF]

@AshoXD i ruined it 😈

[@supersmilyface1]

"Drink the blood and smoke the banana."

[@Ostermond]

_Nani o kore?!_

[@ojumalakidstvandmore7157]

何よそれ？！

[@fatecosmic923]

aayyyy hahahhaaaa found you in the wild

[@supersmilyface1]

@@fatecosmic923 Yes, yes you did XD

[@AlesterMyersWick]

i'm not get into stereotypical japanese accents today.

[@wilson9263]

That drop gives me chills. It's like a mix between the soundtracks from Manifold Garden and Hyper Light Drifter. The 2nd half of the song is also very fun :)

[@OliverBuckland]

Manifold Garden is Mani-fucking excellent

[@wilson9263]

hee hoo 'Mannequin Garden'

[@acgiantdad6474]

are your legs okay?

[@RandomResponses24]

YOOO because of your comment I just found out about both of these games and their soundtracks. Thanks :D

[@gavindillon1486]

"YOU'RE ALL LIVING A LIE!"

[@nukiradio]

The way she said that so fluidly and loudly and soberly broke my immersion only to put it back together again.

[@notabby488]

*"Ah...well you can pass.. I still don't like you though.."*

[@poixon_asherzzz]

Still thinking about it

[@killerkittenz5900]

*...A metaphorical scheme*

[@leavonderlieth5781]

@@killerkittenz5900 ...detective undercover brotherhood Objective: obscene-

[@nordinreecendo512]

*DORINKU ZA BURADO, ANDU SUMOKU ZA BANANA!*

[@waddledeedeee]

YES!

[@edgargaebolg9307]

Nani yo sore?!

[@razielmauro9559]

何をこれ！?

[@DoomooDguy]

What the (SCREW YT) did you just (SCREW YT) say about me, you little (SCREW YT)? I’ll have you know I- (the rest is obvious) -kiddo.

[@RucaDoo]

*YES.*

[@Sishi_Santana]

The Banana part has to be the best thing I have heard in youtube in several months

[@Nat_the_Chicken]

*YYYYYES*

[@n0vi]

Honestly I can't stop marveling at how it's played to the dialog. VERY funny as a side effect, too

[@cry0689]

Joel G's animations combined with your music has given me a sense of wonder I have not felt in a very long time, I know I will keep this in my memories for as long as I can think. Thank you so much!!

[@Affax]

Actually coming from this, Watching the newest video Temptation Stairway sparked something inside me... Watching it was a surreal experience... hard to explain what I felt... I kinda started feeling happy again? For a long time I've felt empty... but the newest video sparked something... The sense of wonder I got from it all was amazing! And the music I've found through ENA has been amazing, like this piece, god race, hourglass meadow etc... Feels like I've found something missing inside me? Anyway, love the music and happy to see others enjoying it too, Oliver is such an amazing artist

[@Soulindex]

Might be worth noting that Evan Nave and John Fraser were responsible for the world, with Utu-Nui, Alan Flandez as the character animators. Joel was "just" the person that conceptualized and directed the vision

[@dabluecube3793]

"DORINKU THE BLOODTO ANDE SMOKU DA BANANA, YES" "What was that!?"

[@BeesAndSunshine]

There's a real mastery of tone in this track. And that transition at 1:33 gives me shivers.

[@johavasara]

BA-NA-NA.

[@supersmilyface1]

RO-TA-TAY

[@youarefrickingpretty7247]

BA NA NA....RO TA TO FASTA

[@pika_chan]

@@youarefrickingpretty7247 BA NA NA.... GO.... G O...

[@youarefrickingpretty7247]

@@pika_chan CAN YOU FeEeEeL IT?

[@seccommasada]

@@youarefrickingpretty7247 Y ES FEEL TH E SPED

[@TwistedHoneycomb]

Mariya and Gabo are severely underrated characters, I literally love them so much

[@brielle_artz]

I found you again in comment section hhhhhhhhhh

[@Rai_Nuada15]

*DRINK BLOOD AND SMOKE BANANA, YES*

[@dr.latency34]

*yes* *Yes* *yes*

[@nukiradio]

What was that!???

[@ojumalakidstvandmore7157]

何よそれ？！

[@appl3jewelartz]

@@nukiradio if you get to this part of the video put on the subtitles

[@AnnoyingPyroMa1n]

@@appl3jewelartz they're referencing the video, "What was that" is the next thing said after that line.

[@douniathedead]

You dont get enough recognition! Joel's animations and your music goes together perfectly! Nothing can be better then ur music honestly : )

[@renmarine808]

unrelated but I love your profile picture

[@douniathedead]

@@renmarine808 yayayaa thank uuu

[@marialuizamonteiroespindol2607]

Yo, don't forget Metaroom

[@user-fb4qr2hj4i]

@@douniathedead Meow,I also love your pfp woof!

[@douniathedead]

@@user-fb4qr2hj4i omg thankyou! meow!

[@pastabird2078]

I’m not gonna lie, this entire sequence gave me chills.

[@BecauseIlikekh]

Ikr! And it made me sleepy too

[@majoravideos4393]

I like how the dialogue is incorporated into the music

[@futurecyborg_]

What dialogue, am I crazy? The comment sections for these tracks are leaving me extremely confused lol. I WANT TO UNDERSTAND

[@majoravideos4393]

@@futurecyborg_ There's an animation that uses this track called Temptation Stairway. It's pretty cool

[@futurecyborg_]

@@majoravideos4393 oh alright I found it! Wow fucking cool haha

[@ShooneyToons]

i adore that solo piano right before the other characters are supposed to show up, its just. so so so good

[@kohlbovee7592]

This one feels warm and talkative/bubbly, with like a change to seriousness in the last third. Overall I love it. Thank you

[@KirbyGotenksabsorbed]

0:36 this piano section is incredible.

[@wernerzieglerrrrrr4574]

The way the vocals slowly tune-up to the correct pitch is heavenly oh my god you're so talented

[@wernerzieglerrrrrr4574]

and the keys and the weird percussion stuff and the synths ahhhh its perfect

[@jestermayoi]

i am so so excited u worked on some of the music for this ena animation too i love ur songs sm i hope these will b on spotify too :•D

[@OliverBuckland]

They'll be on all other major platforms by late February!

[@genogenohat]

That transition from the OoooowAAaaa to the piano? CHILLS like GOd. I adore your music, keep up the great work!

[@FirionLeFleur]

You better return for episode 4 or I'm gonna send an angry letter to Joel. 😤

[@OliverBuckland]

you can put down your pen!

[@brielle_artz]

@@OliverBuckland 👀

[@Pairoka]

Lets go!!!

[@justinkianaalfredo6843]

Power of potluck: this aged like water

[@marcopolo8584]

This whole series distills down the quintessential mystery and excitement that used to surround Homestuck into something much more consumable. I love this series, thank you Oliver for sharing your art with the world.

[@nyrokushii]

_Why are you looking at the banana like that?_ Are you that in love with bananas? _I pity you._

[@ohhi7780]

*YES. THAT'S RIGHT. YES.*

[@nicoleplus]

this is gorgeous man, shit. absolutely amazing work on all these songs for temptation stairway!

[@HiLoHiLoHiLoHiLo]

*YES, THAT'S RIGHT, YES*

[@Orbitingaster]

If I ever zone out in class, I am mentally here because it’s kind of relaxing

[@catalinaargyriou8603]

Nobody: That one guy: *"DRINK THE BLOOD AND SMOKE THE BANANA, YES"*

[@AcrylicFox]

何だって！？

[@8mileballarray]

No song itches me like this, it's NOTHING. It's no constant tempo, it's no constant key, it's just everything. BUT IT'S STILL MUSIC!!! AND GOOD MUSIC AT THAT!!! I LOVE YOU OLIVER BUCKLAND!!!

[@TheRedarm75]

The manniquens all around with their like 5 frames of animation heavly reminds me of spooky's house of jumpscares with some of it's animations.

[@TheClassicalWave]

'forget your past''

[@SaxSale]

WDYM 😨😨😨😭😭😭🥲🥲

[@rinatepaste9218]

this is sososo trippy and i love it because of how trippy it is

[@astr0naut_]

0:37 I love this piano solo part. So much.

[@camppidame82]

0:10 Gives me chills every time.

[@claymorekittyyyu]

this is literally a work of art omg

[@SelfProclaimedGorl]

This specific “room” or whatever you call it is probably the most unnerving

[@lilangeldreams2846]

This is so beautifull, I love the vibe of this one!! It's my favorite

[@ohhhyeahhhhh]

*suprise lady, yes*

[@JanyStar]

0:52 Y E S!, T H A T ' S R I G H T, Y E S!

[@randomness.stupidness]

i feel like there should be an alternate version of this where it keeps the chill vibe that it has at the beginning but for the whole song lmao

[@jaydentt]

really love how the music and the va-ing match up in this part

[@godgreenie9187]

Your music really fills me with happiness

[@claraale5697]

This is actually beautiful

[@quantumblur_3145]

Bananas... _rotat e_

[@deluxeguy3877]

Banan a

[@perogun]

Rotato FASTER Bana na

[@deluxeguy3877]

G o G O

[@perogun]

Can you FEEL IT *BANANA*

[@deluxeguy3877]

YES feel th e sped

[@That2J]

Damn. I’m gonna need the first 40 seconds turned into it’s own track my guy

[@kayshar3621]

Holy heck I just discovered ENA and besides the visuals THIS SOUNDTRACK IS AMAZING

[@giixiee]

This is the kind of sound track I have in my dreams when fighting the final boss

[@soniathesmolfox5560]

0:37 When you approach the bananas in the produce section of the store.

[@NinetailsNineLives]

0:58 *"SURPRISE LADY. YES."*

[@shadowyoutube8632]

first ten seconds are the best, it just makes remember my past.

[@MACHINEGHOST]

I LOVE HOW I CAN TELL THE PART WHERE ENA SAYS "YOU'RE ALL LIVING A LIE!!!"

[@catsinwonderland7473]

God the piano is so beautiful

[@gabeandmapes]

1:43 me taking a diarrhea at 3am

[@raw254]

The vibrato reminds me of the piano and its so beautiful

[@marcelinelover5]

These tracks are well composed => And fit very well

[@wumfumblus]

1:25 is definitely my favorite part

[@danibrent3068]

Aw yes, the tsundere rock and her engrish-speaking transportation man

[@M3sierr]

transportation man 💀💀

[@justinkianaalfredo6843]

When i listen to this music It gave me the vibe of "Alternate dimension, waiting for their leader to open up some sort of discussion" "Discussion begins. As they sat in patience when the leader recites some serious note" "Someone tried to chill down the situation by telling jokes" "The leader doesn't enjoy it" "Well... Sorry then." "Discussion ends"

[@AeroneDSA]

0:40 Ena get the banana *POTASSIUM*

[@chaoticcordi]

WHY IS EVERY SONG IN ENA A BANGER

[@Hoi-art]

This score is incredibly cool!

[@bluefire7991]

heard the first like 10 seconds of this track and immediately went to find it

[@FirionLeFleur]

When I saw the banana i just thought of the rotate meme.

[@Alejandroso31]

Apparently that room was the main cause of all those people being unable to escape the Great Runas, since there's a lot of people just lying there lamenting themselves. Maybe that room could drive anyone insane.

[@SpectrumAnalysis]

The beginning of this reminds me so much of The Grid by Daft Punk, and I love it!

[@aitamopoldaccount1497]

YES, THAT's RIGHT.

[@AlphaPizzadog]

1st part: stranded in a desert 2nd part: messing around with piano after church is over

[@thelizardtreo]

0:37 when u haven't eaten in days, and u finally find food

[@t.ori.not.o]

"Why are you staring at that banana?!"

[@pyxellated7412]

It’s so eerie and I love it

[@masterminer176]

The first 3rd of this is reminiscent of the FEZ soundtrack. Definitely one of my favourites from Temptation Stairway

[@theneverwatcher9860]

You know what they say, Mannequin Expanse never Expands the same spot twice

[@franco1072]

oliver i love your music! can't wait to hear it on ENA game!!!!

[@miketacos9034]

Banana Worshippers in the house.

[@marspotato]

my brain automatically fills in the words

[@DizzysWithAnApostrophe]

I absolutely love how everything up until the banana sounds in a way I cannot explain, is there more music like that?

[@lela4001]

Why is no one talking how good this soundtrack is????

[@notsykko26]

Hi already pass 1 year but i need a song of this part: 0:00 to 0:08 or this ins't a another theme?

[@vindi167]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS ME TOO

[@Mekorc]

Awesome work!

[@tylera5598]

the audio of the voices at the beginning sounds so cool and weird, i always wondered where it came from/what it was while watching temptation stairway.

[@Cosmicsquid101]

YES! That's right. Yes, that's right.

[@mladtheimpaler]

This hits me with some serious Digiluxe vibes

[@AikoKVTuber]

0:36 was someone also getting this vibe of a musical thing about to happen like something with queen or is it just me

[@MusicTheoryLover]

Nice song :E

[@johannabranttherain]

"why are you staring at that banana like that?" a wise blue jelly

[@gromblereal]

I half expected someone to come up and play “OOOOOOH BANANA” from donkey kong

[@spidythespider]

0:48 My favorite place

[@goustcop]

please tell me that these are on spotify

[@OliverBuckland]

end of February!

[@memi_lol8-u6p]

“Drink the blood and smoke the banana.” “Yes.”

[@crashcan2583]

SURPRISE LADY YES

[@dazmaz1269]

Must have been "the rest of them"

[@speggthevinegregg5425]

I like the feeling it gives off

[@Hungrymann]

"YOU'RE ALL LIVING A LIE!!!"

[@gabeandmapes]

It is a BANANA-NA! AND A BANANA-NA

[@gabeandmapes]

99%B A N A N A 1% how did you make this this masterpiece?

[@potatokilr7789]

the first part and the part at 1:36 sounded like something out of tron legacy

[@TijoloMp3]

The real ending?: you find yourself in a gray world where mannequins are scattered around, maybe you're the only one here?, you walk a little further and find cat portals, you don't want to stay here.)

[@omori-kid8602]

I think I watched enough temptation stairway how do I know? I can watch this part only inside of my head without looking

[@caro7048]

This is how I imagine purgatory

[@Brackets_Guy]