Spiritfarer (Slowed Down Ambient Mix) - Max LL

I recorded some of the Spiritfarer soundtrack to tape and played it back at half the speed. Slowing things down can sometimes reveal new elements in the music that you never knew were there. May this help you dream, relax, create, focus, read or whatever you enjoy doing while listening to music.
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[@wes1070]

put this on as background music whilst doing homework, didn't expect to be on the verge of tears as i write about fungi but here we are. this game broke me in the best possible way

[@denske1272]

Fungi can be pretty emotional

[@hayopepper5593]

same

[@clairegranier2428]

Hey I’m also sitting here writing about fungi.. classification at a level never felt more peaceful :)

[@punkynoute]

Stanley broke my heart too

[@IAmTheApricot]

​@@punkynoute, he broke everyone's heart!

[@maccodifavole]

The saddest moment in this game was when Atul decided to go to the Gates alone, to not let Stella suffer for his departure. When I found his coin on the ship I cried and I cried, because he went through the hardest part in his life all alone just to not let Stella see it, to not make her suffer. Thank you for this great game and for this amazing soundtrack, Max.

[@lauraivers]

Please censor your comment!!! It's the top comment on this thread and you have an awful spoiler in the first sentence. I haven't gotten that far in the game yet.😭

[@AJ_Deadshow]

Thanks for the spoiler. e_e Edit your comment and put ***SPOILER WARNING*** in the beginning so people can look away if they want.

[@flawfull_wolf]

Few games have touched me like Spiritfarer has, I refuse to finish the game once let alone a second time. It just makes me so emotional for these 2D characters who aren't even real and yet I feel as if I've known them my whole life. You helped create a masterpiece greater than any major development studio could ever make. I hold great sadness in my heart when the characters move on but I also feel relief that they found peace. It reminds me of what my own family members tried to do before they passed on. And I never got to see them while they lay on their beds. I never got to hold their hand and ease them off. Thank you for showing me that death is a part of life that we should all embrace, because no matter how sad it is I find peace knowing the dead no longer have to suffer along with us on this cruel world. To quote one of my favorite characters, "Live so the dead may find peace, live so that they did not perish in vain." Thank you for taking the time to read this comment and I hope that all of you have a safe and prosperous life.

[@ejay3k]

I've been trying to finish it since it released lol

[@gaberzinho]

In fact, the spirits you meet are based on real people and history of their lives, friends and family of the developers team

[@hy930807]

I love how we can hug the characters, it always made me smile and gave my heart a moment of peace. I never got the chance to say good bye to my grandparents who loved me dearly, In this game is as if I got a second chance…

[@beanie5851]

The characters just remind you of real people. It might be a deer here, a hedgehog there, but ultimately they are representations of people. It’s impossible to not be reminded of the ones you’ve lost.

[@rosegermy3229]

I like how this version still has the feel of the ocean, just capture a different side of it. the normal version captures the open sea in the summer with the sun and the calm and simple small melancholy. this version instead has the feel of a sea port town when cloudy and cold, its very restless in a subdued, like status has infected the whole town.

[@thetiredwatcher5182]

Proof that tape recording still has incredible power. Edit: Tracks 00:00 Spiritfarer 05:24 Charon's Burden 11:10 At Sea 17:13 Hummingberg (Second half. I believe this song played for the meetings of Gwen, Atul and Summer.) 18:53 Gurenu Fields 22:03 At Night 27:15 Northern Waters 31:57 First Snow 37:06 Winter Village 39:29 Falling Stars 43:54 Meteoroids 46:17 Last Voyage

[@somerandomguy___]

The Hummingberg part of this is actually the music that plays at Barkensheim Creek for as far as i know

[@thetiredwatcher5182]

@@somerandomguy___ A song meant for one part could be used for multiple locations.

[@somerandomguy___]

@@thetiredwatcher5182 could be true but then again, I haven't played the game in a long time

[@kitsinthewebs222]

lofi beats to sleep/cry to but jokes aside, this sounds great!

[@lord_butterstick]

Three years later and this is still my most favourite mix. Some nights I like to put my phone under the pillow with this video on, open the window and feel myself melt into the ambient sound

[@KirenKirin]

That sound so freakin nice lol

[@HiKO_NITW]

Haha I'm doing literally the same thing right now

[@Curtis.....]

Slowing down music is one of my favorite things to do and I get a lot of funny looks when I tell people. But I find it similar to slowing down video and how you can appreciate things you never could see before. And hearing music in different pitches and tempos can breath new life into them if you're like me and listen to songs over and over lol

[@tigerjayebird3857]

So, I've been listening to this for about 2 weeks straight now when I go to sleep. I've struggled with major anxiety before going to sleep, it's when my ptsd likes to crank itself up the most.. Yet, since playing this game, and listening to its music, I've found a lovely moment to myself, to finally calm my thoughts and when I tell you.. I've fallen asleep quicker than I ever have before 😭😭❤️❤️

[@MaxLLMusic]

That's so nice to hear, glad that you're doing better and that the game & music could help!

[@leitmotif7268]

The game Journey’s soundtrack is that for me ❤

[@somerandomguy___]

0:00 - 5:25 - Spiritfarer 5:26 - 11:09 - Charon's Burden 11:10 - 17:10 At Sea 17:11 - 18:43 - Barkensheim Creek 18:44 - 22:02 - Gerunu Fields 22:03 - 27:14 - At night 27:15 - 31:57 - Northeren Winters 31:58 - 37:05 - First Snow 37:06 - 39:29 - Winter Village 39:30 - 43:54 - Falling Stars 43:55 - 46:17 - Meteoroids 46:18 - 51:30 Last Voyage

[@freasaurusASMR]

Currently painting all the characters (besides Daria, Jackie and Beverley) and it’s raining outside so I think this is an amazing addition to my work space

[@MsBabbi]

Why not Daria?🥺

[@freasaurusASMR]

@@MsBabbi They were the new additions when I started the painting so it was awkward to find a good place for those three. I love the characters, I just couldn’t fit them in!

[@MsBabbi]

@@freasaurusASMR I’m just impressed that you replied to me, I didn’t notice your comment was a year old ‘till after I commented😆 I just love Daria’s storyline

[@freasaurusASMR]

@@MsBabbi me too now but I knew nothing of her character back then. I loved to play this game with my sister and really loved all the new additions

[@victoriayang8346]

It's actually really beautiful listening to this when there's a thunderstorm outside :')

[@nathanielvalbuena6100]

I have never loved a game's soundtrack as much as I have loved the game itself! I have played these songs constantly over the past couple of years, during different stages of my life, and each time I am reminded of how fortunate I am to have this one life. For years, I felt like I was just floating through life, but this game has shown me that life is fleeting and meant to be lived fully-doing the things that make your soul sing and loving others wholeheartedly. Thank you for these amazing songs and for creating such an incredible game.

[@MaxLLMusic]

And thank you Nathaniel for sharing your experience and taking the time to write ❤️

[@bowma02]

Just reached the ending of the game and this is exactly what I needed.

[@theezpz9916]

I still think of this game. Playing it during the pandemic was a dream.

[@iwin1221]

When told to slow down in life you see more. Same rule applies for music it seems

[@bakkles.]

I finished the game some time ago but revisiting the music now to find comfort after my cat has passed. I really needed it, thank you

[@chinny4954]

I can always come back to this soundtrack when I'm having a hard time. It helps me process.

[@noriakilerolerolerokakyoin591]

ajdkhdaskf I didn't know there was something like this?? And now it's gonna be my go to ambient music when reading novels!

[@aucious1]

love your work max, I listen to the spiritfarer soundtrack a lot and this is another great addition to my list of things to listen to

[@fuokir]

Спасибо вам за вашу музыку. Она пробуждает во мне самые светлые чувства. Всегда возвращаюсь к оригинальным трекам и этому плейлисты, когда мне плохо. Ваша музыка - лекарство.

[@bobby4546-q6x]

I sleep everyday listing to this Chanel.

[@inkhed]

I cannot tell you how many emotions I’ve felt over Spiritfarer. The music just transforms the game completely and sucks you into an emotional rollercoaster. I love this and I love the original music. My only wish is that some songs were longer cause I love listening to them so much! Besides that, love your work! ❤️⭐️

[@inkhed]

I would also like to mention: since I’m loving your work so much, I’m really tempted to buy Jotun and Sundered to listen to their soundtracks!

[@IAmTheApricot]

They have great soundtracks too!

[@ОльгаЮрьевнаСолодилова]

Spiritfarer OST is just beatiful. I love it so much. ___________ Nice carpet tho.

[@oznogg259]

Who knew that playing genius music at half speed was also genius? The genius, that's who!

[@SantiagoGomezJorge]

Best work music ever. Slowed down it reminds me of some of the exploration music from Dark Souls and Hollow Knight. Really soothing vibes, but also very moody and a bit nostalgic.

[@jamesgriffith4552]

I never beat Spiritfarer. But I always loved the game so, so much and it left an impact on me from day 1. 6 days ago my sweet dog Lily crossed over the rainbow bridge. I am struggling so hard right now. But listening to this music that I have not listened to in over a year has helped in some ways. I am determined to return to Spiritfarer now and once again begin the journey, only this time, with Lily in mind. Thank you for creating such a beautiful masterpiece of a soundtrack. It has touched more lives than you may ever know.

[@krav5577]

I struggle with insomnia but I've been sleeping to this every night for weeks. Thank you for adding such a lovely atmosphere to Spiritfarer. You really tied everything together in such a lovely way.

[@downumthedivine6753]

Thank you so much for your work. You have helped me learn to mourn, love, and cherish life altogether. I knew it before, but i know it all too well now, but the life and time we have on this world is so special and valuable. How others can mean a great deal to us and vise versa. How one life, just a single one, can impact several others. Make them see something they couldn't or just help them with their own life. All of these ideas and thoughts about life. I say them now because you are a prime example of what i just said. A person who's work impacts many others, heals them, and see something they couldn't. So i aspire to become and do just the same. To make many works of art that are not just pleasing to the eyes or ears. But to ultimately help other lives and make the world a better place for all. One step, and one life, at a time. So thank you, so much, and please continue to help other lives around the world.

[@anefariousgoose]

Stanley made me cry why did they not like his play it was amazing :(

[@somerandomguy___]

This ambient and slowed down mix of one of the greatest soundtracks of all time has been absolutely phenomenal to me over the past 2 years. I was for a long time struggling to fall asleep when I'm in bed, because I can't stop thinking about various things at night, both mundane and stressing ones, but this here makes me calm down and in the beginning heavily reminded me of the game, though not as much over time. I have listened to this countless times to relax and even meditate, and relieve mental tension both through relaxation and tears. I have cried both tears of grief and joy whilst listening to the first 5 minutes of this. One time, I was with people I loved a lot and met someone who is now very dear to me, and the night/morning after to catch my train back home, I immediately started to listen to this and was half the reason why I *sobbed* tears of joy as much as I I did. I hope I could put into words how much this simple mix of a soundtrack you already made has had such an impact on me. Thank you truly Max, you are one of the best composers of your time :)).

[@braedon5783]

This is the soundtrack to my novel that I'm writing and I love you for it. It matches the tone perfectly and isn't distracting while I write. Love this!

[@KariganDragon]

I can't tell you how many times I have played this video. it is EXACTLY what i need every time.

[@KirenKirin]

So true

[@dasritzoo9234]

This is beginning to be my go to overcast day, "I can't even" thing to listen to while at work. Thank you!

[@AoHeart97]

Thank you for bringing this beautiful music to this world.

[@annaleins2208]

I am currently writing my Bachelor thesis and I am so incredibly thankful for this, it keeps me calm and focused while writing.

[@highladyKarma]

This game and this soundtrack helped me and continue to help me grieve someone I love. This soundtrack brings me peace. THANK YOU MAX LL

[@faetheyay]

You have made beautiful art. Please never stop creating. 💞

[@latui7350]

Even better than the originals!

[@Itsjustme108]

I got this video recommended again after a lot of time lol, it reminded me how amazing the soundtrack of the game AND the game itself is, thank you for your amazing work!

[@br1teb0y]

Chills. Literal chills.

[@blueartist33]

One of my favorite albums sounds new again. Thank you.

[@josiemchannel]

If there's a heaven I hope this is the first thing I hear when I get there! Amazing!

[@JetKerido]

You are amazing. The fact that you liked and read so many commentaries is sweet, too. Your music brings warmth to my heart, I can't express the feelings in words. So I just wanted to thank you. You are amazing and so is your music

[@hugdealer31]

IM GONNA CRY THIS IS SO GOOD

[@rainevalimaki5053]

I've been listening to this many, many times over 2023 (in addition to playing the game and adoring the soundtrack) - and I just realized I never commented or even liked the video. I just want to say that the Spiritfarer soundtrack is one of the most beautiful and deeply touching soundtracks of any game I've played, ever. And I've played a lot of games, while also paying plenty attention to their music. In short, I raise my glass and my hat for you, Maxime. Much respect. ❤

[@MaxLLMusic]

Thank you Raine ❤

[@MonikaBury]

I'm in love with this soundtrack . Thank you!

[@Torrle]

This is so goooood. The forgotten wonders of tape as a medium!

[@nullnomore9837]

It's like the music is filled with air, enough so I can breathe better. Thank you for this very very cool and beautiful thing.

[@bubbleberries783]

Wow! I always noticed the leitmotifs during gameplay, but you can really tell with this. Beautiful, beautiful work.

[@s.z.x.01]

Thank you, it's the perfect music for accompanying relaxation or work & study

[@incesco]

i cant get away with this game i just love it.

[@THExRISER]

Beautiful.

[@MrAestheticism]

Im mesmerized by the physics involved in the reel to reel machine how they have to rotate at different speeds

[@MrAestheticism]

So you're designing a tape player and the first question is, is it easier to modulate the speed of the reel or design the recorder so it doesn't matter.

[@mercurymorning1]

I love this slowed down version so much - I listen to it a lot while reading 😊 do you have any plans to release the new tracks written for the game’s updates? Loved the Lily theme (which I think was new unless I’m mistaken!)

[@MaxLLMusic]

Short answer is yes, stay tuned :)

[@mercurymorning1]

@@MaxLLMusic ahhhh exciting!!

[@MaxLLMusic]

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[@neoniikk]

Insanely beautiful music score, every single scenario is met with a beautiful new melody that puts you right on the boat or the island with the characters. Very, very well done.

[@julia_is_a_rat_]

Thanks, I’ve been listening to this a lot when studying or sleeping. It is so pretty, it isn’t boring to listen too, but is mellow enough to get some sleep or still focus on studying. I really appreciate it! (:

[@Tommy-fb7jd]

THIS IS AMAZING!) BIG LOVE FROM RUSSIA 🇷🇺👍🏼😍

[@sleepysylveon]

Thank you for this.

[@Stinkykittens]

My insomia is getting fucked up more and more lately, So then, I listen to this mix almost everyday now, even though it didn't help me to fall asleep, i feel relaxed and vibing until morning hits muahahaha

[@analytomaniac]

Hah! You went out of your way to do it yourself. Full quality too! I think I'm gonna return to analyzing this music soon. I've started playing Spiritfarer again.

[@lukebyrom2917]

Music is always such a beautiful thing, where you think you have heard it all, but there is always something around the corner that reminds you as to how powerful it can really be. Max you have really gone beyond, keep it up.

[@trumpupumka]

Thank you for all this emotions that i got from your music. Thank you.

[@indiefaerie]

This is so, so beautiful, thank you. 💜

[@ItsMidnaCat]

Guardians and Memories always makes me cry when I listen to it but this mix might overtake it. Great job as always!

[@helza]

I absolutely love this Max, thanks for uploading. By the way, I went looking for more vocals by Maude, not realising she's a film maker really, not a professional singer, so I came across your and her exquisite short film The Botanist, and I feel my life is richer for it.

[@しく-f9x]

Your music is very important to me . I often come to listen when studying . Thankyou! It may be weird because it uses translations, but your music is great anyway🇯🇵

[@johnkinkshiznos]

Thank you for such a beautiful soundtrack, it's helping me get through some tough times. Please keep making/posting great music.

[@callmeem]

Absolutely beautiful! I've been using this soundtrack to help myself focus on my postgrad work, and it's made it ten million times easier. Keep doing what you do!

[@PastorGooch]

Love the music and the visual of this presentation/layout. Friend recommended your ost for this game. It's wonderful. Looking forward to checking out your other work.

[@johnnystruman]

dude I would love to hear an ambient album from you

[@dramateasebis7696]

Thank you for this wonderful music.

[@TheArborTree]

Really love this. Thank you Max.

[@TheMonolit14]

КТО ПОСТАВИЛ ДИЗЛАЙК? ОДИН ЧЁРТОВ ДИЗЛАЙК! Я ЛИЧНО НАЙДУ ЭТОГО ЧЕЛОВЕКА И ЗАСТАВЛЮ СЛУШАТЬ ВСЕ ПРЕКРАСНЫЕ КОМПОЗИЦИИ MAX LL

[@tupachelik]

мужик

[@TheMonolit14]

@tupachelik ты зачем лайкнул? Чтобы я зашёл сюда и начал плакать? Ну молодец...

[@tupachelik]

@@TheMonolit14 сори

[@nlgliarmis503]

I would like for this to be playing when I leave this earth if at all possible

[@Bymob]

I would love to meditate on this!! Thanks Max! :D

[@nikiindzhiev5369]

Please continue making music and uploading it you are amazing i love you

[@SpectreCafe98]

wonderful!!!! thank you so much c:

[@silseul]

This is definitely one of my go-to playlists to relax. This OST is so beautiful, slowed down or not. Thanks for sharing! :)

[@rhyl127]

Absolutely beautiful. So calming, and relaxing.Thank you for posting this~ 💕

[@garcezpedro]

Simply perfect

[@somerandomguy___]

I've got to admit. This is *really* relaxing and i love it When i sit down to read a book i listen to this and sometimes i stop for a moment to listen to this relaxing and beautiful mix Thank you lots, again

[@smolivia5988]

Oh max this is stunning I love it!!!

[@carlyh4315]

Thank you, I love this mix.

[@lxn4r]

I’ve been listening to your music ever since lockdown and it’s calmed me down so much thank you you are truly a great musician

[@somngreu4800]

This is wonderful, thank you for sharing.

[@raissaviana4373]

precious

[@rafaelsimaro7953]

I love this sondtrack, thanks!

[@SenseiBonaf]

Merci. Rien à ajouter.

[@finalform11]

love you

[@Nemopokemon]

This is so ethereal! Love it!

[@John_II]

Trippy!

[@pumodi]

Siiiiick Nagra. That's a IV I take it? I picked up a III last year that I'm trying to repair. This is motivation to keep doing that haha

[@MaxLLMusic]

Yes it's a 4.2, good luck repairing your unit!

[@pumodi]

@@MaxLLMusic Noice! And thank you :)

[@conspiracyoflemurs6185]

Thanks!

[@ksrhys-]

@Max LL utterly beautiful stuff as always! I think it's your work on this game that ultimately has inspired me to look into shopping around for an orchestral VST/Library (And it's the time of year for good prices too 😅🙂). Given so much of this soundtrack is rooted in the piano and nylon string type sounds, would you feel it okay to disclose how you got your string/orchestral sounds on this game? It would be a blessing to know - I really love them, and your compositional chops bring so much out of them too! All the well wishes and a happy 2033 to you - and thankyou for this iteration of the soundtrack. Rest assured I'll be giving it countless spins (adding it to the sleep playlist now). Hope to hear back, thanks again 🙏🙏🙏

[@MaxLLMusic]

I don't often get questions about gear/setup/etc, if these come up more often I'll write a blog post about it. In the meantime you can write me through my website and I'll try to answer when I have some time: maxll.ca/contact You can get amazing results with anything commercially available these days, but you need to learn to "play" your software like you play real instruments and find the right balance between vsts and live performances, the human element must always be present to bring out the emotional core of the music.

[@ksrhys-]

@@MaxLLMusic Man, thank you so much Max! I'll hit you up through there. I read the interview with you (that appeared on Steam, I think I saw it online somewhere too, really fascinating stuff!) that detailed your approach for the games soundtrack and the history behind it and stuff, but just couldn't find any insight about how the strings came to be. I just have the stock Logic stuff and a couple of free Spitfire Labs instruments, which has gotten me somewhere, but I think there may be a greater ceiling to be reached, positively with my strings, so I'm doing my research! I'm really very happy with the writing of them, I would scarcely change the choice of notes, but I just think the timbre and characteristic of the string sounds I have available are less than what I hear elsewhere (if only to my own tastes), so to have an idea of how you went about the ones on this game, live and/or vst, is or would be a total blessing. 100% agree with the human element/performance part you mentioned! Sometimes I'll write stuff just clicking into a piano roll, but I've become an adamant fan of replacing that with me performing the part before it ever gets bounced out/much less sees the light of day. Also, I've heard even the most flatline-velocity, dull midi performances can be really enriched with a single live violin etc (perhaps multi-tracked) playing atop them to convey the illusion of a full string section in a pinch! Anyhow, really appreciate your message a lot mate, your work on this game is inspiring and you taking the time to reply here only furthers my appreciation and motivation to try and craft the best music I'm capable of myself! Thanks a ton, happy new year! I'll message you over there now 🙏🙂✨

[@colinedgar6742]

You're right - this really brings out how nicely you can hear the articulation of the guitar playing in the nighttime music, and how great the clarinets and flutes sound in various places. Do you mind me asking how you recorded the soundtrack? Good composing decisions aside, the melody parts themselves sound pretty impeccable.

[@colinedgar6742]

Like, getting reverb right is hard too, and the piano parts that have a lot of it (like 22:20) work great.

[@MaxLLMusic]

Hey Colin, I discussed some of the process on this podcast: www.wshu.org/post/max-lls-spiritfarer-soundtrack-gently-leads-souls-home

[@colinedgar6742]

@@MaxLLMusic thanks a lot!

[@MrNihonman]

Could you make this version available to buy on your bandcamp store ? Would love to be able to listen offline at night.

[@MaxLLMusic]

It's available as a bonus track if you buy the Farewell Edition of the soundtrack: maxll.bandcamp.com/album/spiritfarer-farewell-edition

[@thunder_heads]

Omg the commit shower one

[@Riverp4ws]

This sounds haunted 🫨😵😱

[@clairelapeyre211]

Bonjour, existe t-il cette version mais en vinyle ? Merci 🙂

[@MaxLLMusic]

Malheureusement non, Iam8bit a produit une édition vinyle de la trame sonore du jeu mais elle a été "sold out" rapidement et la compagnie n'en a pas manufacturé depuis.