Azure Memory (Somsnosa’s Theme)

[@BobbinRobbin777]

Somsnosa’s design is if the Statue of Liberty did a Ico cosplay. I like her. She’s neat.

[@johnnyplto5592]

damn thats true

[@雪鷹魚英語培訓的領航]

The Statue of Liberty is a male. Look into its lore.

[@envious.2765]

Hylics characters are so charming to the point where they could possibly either be an antagonist or protagonist in any rpg game.

[@mrbones9332]

moonage lobotomy is a great band name

[@-darktrack-8095]

hylics virtual band? 😳

[@regialdamanita8392]

@@-darktrack-8095 Where do I insert mine bones?

[@Mike14264]

Funnily enough, Wayne's head is kinda like Gibby's if a big chomp was taken right on top of it. A lobotomy.

[@grigoriyefimovichrasputin7897]

I looked this up and found that david bowie coined the phrase "moonage".

[@ManLink]

“Here’s an muscle aplique. I know you’re fond of this stuff”

[@NeoNovastar]

"I'm kind of glad to be back on the warpath."

[@LilnuBy_]

Holy shit Man link

[@ManLink]

@@LilnuBy_ me :)

[@ijustlikebees]

I cant explain it, but this song just sounds like the color blue.

[@chuck_salamone]

That’s a vibe I was trying to tap into, actually.

[@ijustlikebees]

@@chuck_salamone coolio...

[@hsn3272]

it's *_azure_*

[@ijustlikebees]

@@hsn3272 ho yes

[@plagueparchments]

somsnosa, my beloved

[@Ovvkoz]

It's like I'm back on the ranch, and the juice is bountiful this year

[@baconknightproductions8297]

The bugs writhe with surreal ignorance

[@tigertoxins584]

@@baconknightproductions8297 hylics 1 quote nice

[@justyouraveragehumanbeing7411]

I've been listening to this a lot recently, and something I can't overlook is how sad this theme feels to me compared to the other three cast members. Wayne is definitely tragic, because his song represents an actual endless cycle of fighting gibby forever, dedusmuln theme feels like what the excitment of going out to explore the world feels like, and pongorma is this heavy, hard hitting song with this "hey I used to be with the bad guy, but now here I am to kick ass and chew gum" sort of feel. What they all have in common, is that they all get you pretty pumped up-- but then there's somsnosa's theme. It doesn't feel heroic, it doesn't get you pumped.. It feels like what you'd hear at the end of the world, or if you were the last remaining person in the world. It just has this depressing feel to it that the other themes do not have-- and I LOVE IT. I'm not really good at analyzing music, but this is what this song feels to me. It just feels like wandering around an empty, unfamiliar place, all alone, with nobody at your side. But simultaneously, some parts of the song make it feel like you're not truly alone. I had read somewhere that Somsnosa was the last member of her species-- I haven't played Hylics 2, and have yet to finish Hylics, but if this is true, then this song perfectly captures this feeling!

[@Fiddl3head]

Something about 4:33 just hits... different. It feels like the mindest of a character who is painfully aware of their sad spot in life, yet also coming to accept it as something beyond their control, thus seeing no reason to fight it. They just go through the motions, every day is the same and it sucks, but it could also be worse. And that's where they're at. Change isn't impossible for them, but unlikely.

[@camiloLeal-cy9mp]

Bruh, you didnt need to descrive cronic depresion NOR give me another character to mirror with (I AM NOT CRYING YOU ARE!...)

[@blankyjae3316]

Considering Wayne's on the guitar, and his song on Absent Moon... Yeah that fits.

[@Matheus-ki9zo]

Why have I just discovered this now? Holy fuck, Hylics is really becoming an art movement now. This is so beautiful

[@chuck_salamone]

Hahaha. I'm working on a Hylics song cycle/musical right now. It will cover events that take place after Hylics 2.

[@zeikenze]

I wish hylics 2 was a music genre

[@chuck_salamone]

It can be…

[@connordarvall8482]

Try looking up progressive rock.

[@travis6778]

Or surf

[@batskirmish]

it is =) it's basically experimental shoegaze without vocals

[@OneColdRepublican]

it is in our brain stems.

[@oddchilly]

If we ever get a third Hylics game, I would absolutely love to hear these themes being used.

[@vengence250]

fuck it, im ready to become Gibby myself, so everyone else could hear that sweet sweet sound again

[@ndJssFlurt]

@@vengence250 Calm your vengeance, or Gibby will reconstitute and devour all the populace.

[@vengence250]

@@ndJssFlurt nah, never

[@ndJssFlurt]

@@vengence250 Ok.

[@jestalt6442]

There have been some hylics related teasers on mason’s Twitter lately ;)

[@gonzalitorg5124]

She the lonely female of the lsd earth. She the soul of wishful joy. She the azure girl, searching for someone to talk.

[@chuck_salamone]

I quite enjoyed that.

[@desolationofprog5729]

Really dig that light wailing sound that carries through the mid-point of the track. It sounds like she's singing! This one's easily the most mellow of the jams. When I think about Somsnosa's theme back in Hylics 1, I always found it to be relaxing but also kinda sad in a way. At least when taking into consideration how upset she before she joins your party. This track by contrast sounds a lot more uplifting. Makes me think that Soms is in a better state of mind during and after the events of Hylics 2.

[@themetalmario77]

She has her own juice ranching business, what is not to be happy

[@oddchilly]

Actually, I’m pretty sure that’s exactly what it’s supposed to be! Very cool :)

[@Mike14264]

Yeah, given how it was literally raining above her head at first, she seems to be doing a lot better. Maybe it was the recovery of the gauntlet, maybe it's her juice ranch, but she does seem a lot happier.

[@rox8819]

Somsnosa has the calmest theme, but her performance in Hylics2 says otherwise.

[@vengence250]

Her theme is so chill and dreamy, yet got such a great romantic vibe. After this track i want to know more about Somsnosa

[@chuck_salamone]

No joke, I wanted to right a strong, but sensitive piece for her. As far as we know, she is the last of her kind, but that doesn't stop her. I just wanted to capture like...maybe her alone on a bluff crying or something. Some real slice of life stuff, you know?

[@vengence250]

@@chuck_salamone i see her as more of a "closed" type. She probably will not show her real emotions even if she's all alone

[@gregtronica3569]

'yet' implies a direct contrast between the two connected phrases

[@thelostmessenger]

I just noticed that all the tracks have subtle hint of the original Hylics 2 soundtrack. This one is from Look ma, I fly now! which is also a banger

[@wolcamophone4783]

Look Ma is like Act II of Prevailing Westerlies, this one’s like Act III.

[@zeikenze]

The bass line sounds like its from "thats a big stick" especially at 0:15

[@chuck_salamone]

@@zeikenze bingo.

[@boujeemelon7305]

Leitmotifs for days 😎

[@TheSealinBlack]

You can also hear a bit of prevailing westerlies

[@tahutoa]

0:22 "The Less I Remember, the Better"

[@phommonteros]

WAKE UP BABE NEW MOONAGE LOBOTOMY JAM JUST DROPPED

[@OtakuUnitedStudio]

This has such an amazing mid-80's prog rock feel to it, I love it so much.

[@chuck_salamone]

Thanks for that!

[@Phhase]

It's so friendly and gentle! But full of mystery.

[@chuck_salamone]

Indeed! Somsnosa is enigmatic for sure.

[@Papi_John]

Something about the wavy technical 4th dimensional dreamscape alien sounding tunes in hylics just pulls me in. Truly a great era to be in!

[@kansaswithaK]

"Wavy technical 4th-dimensional dreamscape alien sounding tunes." fuckin masterpiece of a comment lmfao

[@birdislandqueen3157]

This is probably my favorite song from this album, the sound is just amazing. And I love Somsnosa too. Her theme makes me drowsy for some reason. Very chilled out.

[@chuck_salamone]

Heh heh, by design. Glad you enjoy it!

[@Jesthers]

Soms, oh how I adore her

[@Finigini]

Soms is cooler than any anyone you will ever know.

[@desolationofprog5729]

And I wouldn't want it any other way!

[@Blattella]

i want to be her

[@casperchristiansen2458]

Blue chicks are cool!

[@regialdamanita8392]

That's true.

[@snaek2594]

@@regialdamanita8392 wayne hylics

[@sickawesome4659]

This feels like a quiet reflection on a world with nothing more to offer you....Makes me want to sigh.

[@Banana_Quarrel]

This is an incredibly good song to mourn to. Seriously. Its helping me process some things

[@chuck_salamone]

So glad it helps you get through the heavies.

[@magdaluxe_deluxe]

YES…. HA HA HA…. *YES!*

[@Drew-oc4fo]

YES... HAHAHA YES!

[@realuity3075]

YES.... HA HA HA... YES!

[@oddchilly]

YES… HA HA HA… *YES!*

[@oddchilly]

*sicko to sicko communication*

[@docinaboxdotcom]

YES.... HA HA HA.... *YES!*

[@colinernest3925]

man i can't stop coming back to this song

[@chuck_salamone]

Welcome back! Thank you so much for listening. It really means a lot.

[@Drambrarcer]

Really wish this was actually in the game... Would be perfect BGM for the ranch area and/or during the first battle Som joins your party for. (or really, you join hers)

[@CasualRemy]

I might be late to the party, but I'm so happy to have discovered Hylics and this music. Must have spent 2 or 3 hours listening to this on loop

[@chuck_salamone]

Hell yeah! Glad you found this music enjoyable. More fun music on the way!!!

[@bennie3376]

Straight up passed out at 2:05. Thank you so much Mason and Chuck for the amazing work you guys are doing!

[@justyouraveragehumanbeing7411]

im not the only one

[@magdaluxe_deluxe]

this song helped me recover from a panic attack thanks guys

[@chuck_salamone]

For real, that's the most important thing this music will ever do for anyone...thank you for sharing that with us!

[@magdaluxe_deluxe]

any time my salaman o7 keep makin good stuff

[@mehless]

theme of farmer wife

[@NeoNovastar]

I'm so incredibly happy this exists. HELL yes! E: I don't know how they managed it, but Chuck, Mason, you made tracks that embody all four characters perfectly. They're all so good!! Blessed quartet.

[@windedStar]

Somsnosa is my favorite character in Hylics! Love this music

[@TapKim]

I was texting with Soms and they said they really liked your comment and wishes to see more

[@hiphyro]

*looks at pfp checks out

[@brandonandujar2289]

she bloo

[@GenuflectingRotation]

@@TapKim (they) lmao implying she’s not a she

[@TapKim]

@@GenuflectingRotation FYI you can use gender neutral pronouns for men, women or non-conforming folks all

[@Chris-hg3vj]

Holy smokes, these themes go in hard!

[@hiphyro]

its been a year since this was posted but i just wanna say this song is like a drug to me whenever i play it such a profound feeling of calmness washes over me it really helps with anxiety and such

[@hiphyro]

@@no-be3zv that sounds incredible

[@chuck_salamone]

I'm so glad my music helps you achieve peace. Thank you for sharing that. Inspiring me to work hard for you and everyone like you.

[@chuck_salamone]

@@no-be3zv forever and always. You have my thanks.

[@SmileRYO]

I didn't even know this music expansion existed until a week ago. I've had this and Pongorma's theme stuck in my head the entire time. Very cool stuff.

[@chuck_salamone]

So glad you found it!

[@Raifuuuuu]

This song actually makes me cry wtf

[@chuck_salamone]

Yeah, It's a more "serious" vibe than listeners anticipate. I'm glad I was able to convey heavier emotions in this piece!

[@The-Checkered-Room-1313]

4:33 Wait...is that a calm Mystic Cryptic? I'm going to calmly and gladly get lost in this one. I'm glad to see you're still at it.

[@chuck_salamone]

It sure is!!

[@Bane_Amesta]

Ohhh this one will go great for those times when I'm in desperate need to relax a bit :D The four songs made me wish to see more interactions between the team, I mean yeah, they all interact with Wayne, but also the rest by themselves and getting to know a bit more of their personalities.

[@NeoNovastar]

Me too Hylics dialogue simulator haha

[@plastikchild]

real bug queen hours!!!

[@kiyopawn]

so ecstatic hearing these lobotomies

[@Papi_John]

THANK GOD Hylics 3 is happening

[@GabrielLopes-br8zq]

My reaction when I saw these new songs from Hylics on my homepage: *"WHAT?! HOLYFUCKWHEREAREMYHEADPHONES?"* This is my second time listening to this playlist, lol

[@-darktrack-8095]

xD same

[@Touhou-j8g]

Goddamn this absolutely sings... And the ending chord just leaves me with so much longing- I love it!!

[@phillemon7664]

Really feeling the DDS in this one

[@stripedhyenuh]

Of the four tracks, this is the one that's been living rent free in the internalized audio playback part of my brain this past week

[@chickensoup1312]

‘snosa!!!!!!! we love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MrMahoses]

I love the way the Keys and the Guitar converse in this tune, powerful stuff.

[@chuck_salamone]

Fun fact: It's all guitar.

[@chuck_salamone]

@Far Stox Thanks for that!

[@Ultracity6060]

Starts off Earthboundy, goes real Pink Floyd, then almost ends with a note of Tristram.

[@ByondRAGE]

I'm literally crying listening to this, it's pure beauty. Mason please continue to create and make content for the internet. I need this in my life forever.

[@kirbogames9664]

the sound of a particular character charging and proceeding to clear house with 1 move

[@duckiebuck_]

2:05 gives me such a vibe that something really bad happened for some reason? I really love all the themes for the characters but Somsnosa hits the nostalgic part of my brain

[@bazzjedimaster]

the recurring motif during the theme kinda reminds me of the legendary theme from Gitaroo Man.

[@trunkit8749]

I love Somsnosa. Such a nice character. “Lord of the bugs”, I respect her title.

[@waterPsychiatrist]

that second chorus just.... i don't know how to explain how perfectly it hits me

[@wolcamophone4783]

Bro we got Prevailing Westerlies Act III

[@andreei2556]

Bro I can't believe it

[@Сашка-л3ю]

Это одно из самых лучших тем, что я когда либо слышал. Мэнсон - гений

[@chuck_salamone]

He really allowed a lot of freedom for me to work on these pieces. Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@skinwalkers600]

god damn this is so beautiful and chill

[@snailchris9200]

love it, heavy risk of rain vibes lol

[@chuck_salamone]

DEFINITELY. I love Chris Christodoulou so much. I am lucky enough to chat with him every once in a while about composition and stuff. He's so badass.

[@johno8760]

@@chuck_salamone chuck! The risk of rain 2 synth is magical and honestly I hear a lot of that magical feeling in this one

[@BobbinRobbin777]

@@chuck_salamone You & Chris composing together would be a wet dream come true!

[@trueblue4276]

wow Chris Christodoulou mentioned

[@theG.O.R]

Release a vinyl or something, would love to have this in a form I can hold lol

[@paldinox1]

This is easily my favorite of the new tracks, its so peaceful.

[@johno8760]

Absolutely love the 'big stick' bass lick

[@zackozga2411]

This really artifices my waves, in the good way. 👍

[@hsn3272]

Beautiful, I can not describe my feelings with words.

[@hsn3272]

I've just realised this was released on my 2nd reddit cake day :)

[@diemusoaa6711]

listening to this makes me feel like I'm on drugs (in a good way! this is wonderful!)

[@HuxleysShaggyDog]

I really really wish there was more modal music like this.

[@Yaddlezap]

So good. You're one of the best. And I listen to A LOT of music.

[@chuck_salamone]

I appreciate that!

[@moister3727]

4:33 Awesome stuff

[@majorghoul9017]

Bleed that fine Domicile, baby!

[@current3109]

Love this music

[@chuck_salamone]

Glad you enjoy it! I still like to come back and listen every once in a while, too!

[@current3109]

@@chuck_salamone this is literally lyric-less Pink Floyd in a modern decade. Love it.

[@chuck_salamone]

@@current3109 I appreciate that so much. Thank you!!!

[@trailmixtape]

OH MY GOODNESS GRACIOUS

[@senatormollywater3031]

Soms is the real best girl

[@goose7632]

Damn, noises can sound like that?

[@chuck_salamone]

They sure can!

[@goose7632]

@@chuck_salamone jokes aside, I love your stuff dude, I hope to see you on more projects soon

[@chuck_salamone]

@@goose7632 gear up. I’m on 6 or 7 upcoming games!

[@craposnap]

@@chuck_salamone DAMN, that’s fantastic!

[@lynx2point071]

im doing homework listening to this and the moment 2:05 came on i had to stop to listen to the beauty that just passed to my eardrums

[@Mike14264]

Relaxing, lazy-feeling, very phlegmatic. Very nice!

[@somebodycallednobody]

This one literally gave me chills

[@dixinmayas938]

Amazing work you both, crackin' tracks you guys released!

[@toadleyCTRL]

actually the best song ever 💚

[@hiphyro]

4:02 😩

[@Mugen2024]

I just loved it, thanks for it

[@Samwow]

I feel a little singing sands in this one

[@fatwormbaby]

somsnosa

[@vicepresidentfru1tly]

Somsnosa is best girl.

[@bolotniy]

god, chuck, I fucking love you

[@chuck_salamone]

Much love to you, too, stranger!

[@onemorebonktonight]

this is so good holy shit

[@brandonandujar2289]

love the game, Mason

[@friendoftheoyster3906]

Truly the Hy-est Lics around

[@jazz69420]

this is gorgeoussss

[@chuck_salamone]

no, u!

[@I_want_to_WHAT]

Its like music in the 2 hours trip at evening from one town to the other I'm so happy to remember it again, thanks

[@maglev0789]

Definite acid trip song

[@regialdamanita8392]

I wonder if Chuck and Mason are going to Continue the Hylics series by creating a band?

[@serqet4211]

Gives me risk of rain vibes

[@chuck_salamone]

YES! I absolutely adore Chris Christodoulou. He has been such a huge help when I needed solid pro music advice. He's great. Always try to slightly nod to him when I can.

[@surgeeyo.]

A brain twiddler, this one.

[@deatsbybre7162]

Is this musical expansion in game or just for fun? Btw this track SLAPS!

[@muze2379]

Chuck and Mason did a stream explaining it, but basically Chuck just felt like he needed to make more music related to the game. This is technically separate tho.

[@ovi___]

SOOOOOOOOOOMS

[@PrinceOfFeels]

Pure classic prog rock.

[@ViLLA1NYyy]

*Nostalgia over bug-crushing.