Memory of Spiraling - In Stars and Time Fansong

[@thumpypuppy]

Oh my gosh the hard cut to the repeating vocal take was amazing, loved the game over song reference, very Amanda Palmer / Dresden Dolls and generally kind of steampunk vibes? Amazing vocals, too! Wish we had a vocalist on staff like you. 😅👍

[@thumpypuppy]

NO YOU DID NOT DO AN ACAPELLA TAKE OF THE TITLE THEME THAT WAS LITERALLY SO INTENSE OMG

[@evidentlyfresh]

WOW. That was beautiful!! All the different references, the musical motifs, and layering of the vocals just completely blow me away! The shifts within the song also add a great layer of depth... it keeps you on edge, wondering what the next part of the song is gonna bring. Great work!!

[@UttdSquad]

Wow ur here hello I love ur music from ur channel

[@CringeCrab]

yooo hello there! :D

[@jenniperl]

AAAHHHHhhhhhh seeing this pop up in my subscriptions tab reminded me to actually play this game instead of just letting it sit in my steam library. Not listening to the song just yet to avoid spoilers, but i will be back!!!! (booting up the game as we speak)

[@ivorywizard]

yippee! hope you enjoy the game!!

[@jenniperl]

@@ivorywizard aaaa thank you!! I'm enjoying it a lot so far :D

[@CringeCrab]

How’s the game going? :D

[@bitd1807]

how'd it go!! was it a good show!!

[@TalessOfEnd]

Well audience member, how was the show? Did you enjoy the curtains falling, failing, rotting? Did you enjoy the change in a picture still world? (Seriously though, hope your really enjoying it!)

[@theboiledegg7987]

this is the best isat fansong ive heard so far This genuinely goes so hard oh my god im freaking out

[@TezasTunes]

Aw, thank you so much!!! That's a very high compliment and I appreciate it a lot :D I'm very proud of how this came up, especially the intensity!!

[@sharkinator8713]

Late to this but what a love letter to this game. From the other fan songs I've seen for this game, I was expecting a mid effort song that's alright but my stars was I was surprised. The use of the game's sound effects, the glitching at the beginning catching me off guard, and the progression of the song lining up with the acts in the game. You are very talented and I am so happy this popped up in my recommended. Need more songs like this for this game.

[@TezasTunes]

Thank you so much!! Yeah, when I make fansongs, I really like to put my whole heart into them and try to capture not just my own feelings, but some piece of the OG game's sound or story, and there was so much wonderful story and leitmotif to work with for ISAT! I so appreciate the kind words, and I'm delighted that you think the song captures the game well ^^ Thanks a bunch!

[@KriegMaus]

This absolutely rules, woah man. The overlapping voices are especially well done! They harmonize in such an enrapturing way and make me think of multiple Siffrins singing over top of each other through the loops. Also, I can't possibly be normal about the 'game over' motif being used to close the song out, I legit guffawed out loud after I heard it

[@TezasTunes]

Thank you so much!! Overlapping vocals with winding harmonies like that are my specialty, I love using them in my music~ I was definitely going for a feeling of multiple voices to evoke loops, so I'm glad that carried!! And hehehe, I used the game over loop both there and after each chorus, before the looping sfx plays!! I'm delighted that it worked~

[@KriegMaus]

​@@TezasTunes It all works so well! Cannot overstate how much you nailed it. The more I listen to your piece the more details I find to appreciate, thanks for making it

[@VennNovember]

holy fucking shit this is amazing the lyrics are so well-written and well-sung, and the leitmotifs from the original soundtrack are so well-placed... it all just feels perfect. this very easily could be official, and honestly i kinda wish it was. i don't even know what else to say, just absolutely top-notch work, 10/10

[@morganalafey2930]

i love how you sneaked in not just the game over motif but also the friends' (family's) musical motif in too! ahhh i love it!!

[@ivorywizard]

i had this song recommended to me in a KZbin comment section (the comment itself was held for review for some reason and i think i accidentally didn't approve it so no one else can see the comment unfortunately) IVE LISTENED TO IT LIKE 3 TIMES BRO ITS SO GOOD

[@ivorywizard]

it makes my isat-obsessed self happy!! 😁

[@ivorywizard]

augh. the leitmotifs

[@Smoldragoncat]

Leitmotifs. This song is so blinding good

[@ancade4]

god i love this, and having played almost everything ISAT has to offer it hits even harder, y'know? Great work!

[@Things-with-wings]

Holy crap this is so underrated! This is amazing I hope this gets the attention it deserves soon!

[@DarktoLight561]

Love how this song slowly drifted just like the acts of the game Act 1: Pretty normal except for the new situation Act 2: Working through a struggle Act 3: Confusion Act 4: Oh no it’s getting worse Act 5: AAAAAAAAAAA-

[@Egglliot]

Totally get why this isn't on spotify, alas my "top repeated songs" will be off come the end of the year lol, and I cannot add it to my playlist, but like, the WOOORK, when you've already put so much into making this AMAZING SONG DUDE, I just banged out 3k writing to it. I love the way you weave it all together, the french and the backwards parts and the layering!! the lyrics!!!

[@TezasTunes]

QwQ Wow, thank you so much!!! I'm so glad that it inspired creativity for you!!! And yaaay, I'm glad that the way I tied things together worked!!

[@comicsans3272]

Top “repeated” badumm pssss

[@dead_xleb]

just yesterday finished watching jello's walkthrough of this game and it made me so emotional. I was craving a ISaT song. And now youtube recommended me this masterpiece which made me emotional and cry AGAIN ...definitely goint to add to my playlist. Thank you for this beauty

[@TezasTunes]

Aw, I'm so glad you like it!! Thank you for listening! >w

[@Hallasammal]

oh my god??? this is probably my favorite isat fan song out of all the ones i've heard. also your voice is beautiful!! you really capture that desperate feeling of what siffrin is going through

[@TheStrawberry816]

I cannot stop listening to this. The instrumental, the vocals, the lyrics- this is all AMAZING. You did a FANTASTIC job on this!!! AAAAAAAAAAAA ITS SO GOOD. i was going to write an actually detailed comment but i cannot put into words how much i love this. i will be listening to this for the foreseeable future, thank you for this masterpiece

[@TezasTunes]

Eeeee I'm so glad you like it!!! No worries at all, I am often lacking words myself, so I understand xD Thank you for listening, and I hope it continues to bring you joy!!

[@aDudebro]

This is so awesome, so many cool additions, especially the layered lyrics. Honestly might be one of, if not the, best fan song I've ever heard.

[@TezasTunes]

Aw, thank you so much! I'm glad you like it >w

[@Daedalus117]

Amazing!! I love ISAT, great choice for a fan song

[@whydoeseverythinghavethesenow]

HEAVENLY Jaw dropped eyes bulging- being very normal about the layered vocals section but also the lyric choices Beautiful singing, commenting in wish for the algorithm to blast this to anyone that sees ISAT

[@TezasTunes]

Thank you so much, I'm glad you liked it!! ^^

[@0haimark]

Wow this is really beautiful! I'm not familiar with the game but you've really captured some beautiful ideas here and the shifts in language/overlapping vocals really create an atmosphere of uncertainty.

[@FaisLittleWhiteRaven]

As someone who has played the game (In Stars and Time) would highly recommend playing or watching a playthrough of it (and/or it's proof of concept prequel START AGAIN a Prologue) if you're interested in the concepts/vibes on display here as this song VERY MUCH carried across the feel of the game's central conflict and well, it's good in song format but like, the actual full story in game is heart rending in the best/worst kind of way and definitely adds a lot more layers to this fanwork in the form of leitmotifs being referenced, specific patterns of thought from the game's protagonist, etc. So um. Yeah =D Done my ISaT fan duty of reccing the game and also highly recommend checking out other fansongs and fan animations for the game sometime since there's a lot of really good ones (though admittedly I think this is probably the best one not outright doing certain ingame scenes for 'soft haunting' vibes so far). Also recommending the game's OST in general since well, if you're only into music it's an unexpectedly nice treat and though everyone has their fav tracks I've GOT to recommend the track *The House (Trapped)* as being an absolute master piece for its mix of haunting, beautiful and 'discomforting/oppressive' vibes~

[@damiangarzadoesyoutube]

WHY ISNT THIS ON SPOTIFY I NEED IT AHHHHH

[@TezasTunes]

Eheh, I appreciate the enthusiasm!! Unfortunately, I can't put it on spotify since I included leitmotifs and sound effects from the game, and I would need to acquire permission from both the musicians and the game's creator--which I know isn't out of the realm of possibility, but at the moment, it's a bit more than I could manage ;w; My apologies!

[@sceera1]

@@TezasTunes I'm 99% sure they would say yes if you asked.

[@TezasTunes]

@@sceera1 I do appreciate the thought! It's not necessarily that I think they would say no; it's also the administrative side like music rights and revenue splits that I'm not really equipped to deal with. It's unfortunately complicated since I'm just an independent musician and have to navigate it all myself rather than having someone experienced in those legalities to do it!

[@damiangarzadoesyoutube]

Either way this is absolutely awesome, and I hope you know that (P. S. Someone made an animatic for this song! Their channel is Kuro_is_doodlin I’m pretty sure)

[@nigou2706]

It's amazing ! I love the use of reversed English.

[@TezasTunes]

Thank you!! Pretty tricky to sing that right, so I'm happy the effort was worth it~

[@imtrashbutthatsok9612]

THIS IS FIRE AS HELL. THE LYRICS?? THE LETMOTIFS?? THIS IS ART AND ITS VERY UNDERRATED

[@TezasTunes]

WAAAAAAA THANK YOU SO MUCH I'M VERY PROUD OF THE LEITMOTIF AND SOUND EFFECT USE ESPECIALLY!!! I do feel like it's not underrated as much as it's just that it's only been up online for a few days x3 But I appreciate the sentiment very much!!

[@Smoldragoncat]

I usually don’t like fansongs, but this is too good to not comment on! Going into the playlist as one of three songs with vocals in the 2.5k song playlist

[@shaquan77]

Idk the context or what this is based on but it's a certified banger

[@Leaffyleaff]

In Stars and Time incredible. Some parts are repetitive, but it's part of the storytelling. If you're fine with that, consider playing it!

[@iferlyf8172]

The repetitiveness is actually essential to the game's feel, it really puts you into the shoes of the main character. There are also many quality of life features that keeps the repetitions to a minimum, and always at least a bit of something new sprinkled in to keep you hooked. I personally never truly felt bored, and the frustration I felt was actually satisfying in a way because the kain character felt the exact same but worse

[@squeenixu]

teza always making the most amazing soul shivering music

[@1senhart]

Your work always brightens my day and I want to say thank you. So thank you.

[@TezasTunes]

Aw, thank YOU for enjoying what I do! It always means the world to me to know that my music's reached someone's heart. ^^

[@SarcasticAsexualMegane]

oh my gosh this is absolutely beautiful, i think this just became my favorite isat fansong. the harmonies, the music's composition, and your beautiful voice all came together to form something truly wonderful and melancholic and the way the melody repeats is so perfect for looping symbolism. and incorporating the sounds from the game!! is such a good idea!! really just incredible work here, i'm gonna have this in repeat for awhile i know it

[@TezasTunes]

Wow, thank you so much, I'm honored to hear that it's become your favorite!!! I'm very proud of the composition, so I'm so touched that it resonates with you ;w; And yes, I loved incorporating the sound effects and melodies, it was so much fun to do--I'm so glad you liked it too! :D Thank you again for listening, and I hope you keep enjoying your wonderful new loops of the song~

[@icono_cat]

TEZA THIS IS FANTASTIC

[@mykaeladesigns1031]

This song is gorgeous i adore it! Its such a good fansong for an amazing game! No joke i just found it and have already listened to it 3 times in a row. Thankyou for my new brainworm 😄 Also the layered lyrics, especially at the end when there's like 6 layers scratches my brain so good!

[@TezasTunes]

Wow, thank you!! I'm so glad you like it so much! :D And YES, layered vocals/lyrics are my JAM, I LOVE them hehe

[@arisuvocals7556]

This is SO good, wow! I love all the harmonies! I'm not sure if you're familiar with the band, but it reminds me a lot of Mili's style of music! They're fantastic so I mean that as a compliment

[@ashermccathern3847]

I love this so much! I'm so glad the ISAT community is still making incredible things like this!

[@TezasTunes]

Thank you!! Hehe, I'm a newer fan, only just finished the game about a month ago, but I am head over heels in love with it!!

[@kibumemultifandoms8354]

THIS. IS. AWESOME I don't even know where to start The vocals add so much to this, how it sounds like Siffrin's on the verge of tears in some of the lines, the echoing adds to the air of loneliness and melancholy and I can hear the desperation in some places you're really good at putting emotion The french and reversed lyrics are so cool, along with the callbacks to in-game things And I like the teather references, with scripts and cues and lines, just like in canon Siffrin's seeing it like a play AND THE ENDING! I already talked about the overlapping, but the lyrics themselves are great too: Vocal 1 sounds like Siffrin trying to remember the country, their past, anything from who they were. Vocal 2 is talking about stars, and how what was presumably a source of comfort for them became a grim reminder of what they can never get back. Vocal 3 references Euphraise' and her monologue about "something broken, rotting" and how victory doesn't matter. Vocal 4 sounds like Siffrin repeating to themselves "one more time, I can get it right this time, just have to do it again", it's repeating and kinda feels like they're begging someone or something. Vocal 5 is directly what Siffrin's family tells him at the end of the Bigfrin battle, it contrasts with all the other vocals being so desperate/depressing. Can't really point a lot out of vocal 6, I think it's kinda how the constant spiraling (hehe, like the name) in circles is making Siffrin's mental health pummel down into the core of the Earth. Vocal 7 gives me the mental image of the shadow versions of the party repeating it, it's similar to the "tell us tell us tell us" but like a dark version, about how Siffrin feels responsible for fixing this on their own and "saving" their family from being stuck repeating the same things over and over. Vocal 8 gives me BIG end of act three cutscene vibes, tho it can be about basically any time some other party member dies, Siffrin hates it when someone other than him is at risk of getting killed, and the "make it not real" "death can't have you" hit me particularly hard tbh. Vocal 9 is another simple yet hurting one, it's Siffrin feeling like he doesn't matter to his family. And vocal 10 seems to me like it is referencing the battle against Mal Du Pays, with it telling Siffrin that they should be dead And now that we're speaking of that fight, the main lyrics of the end sound like it's Siffrin's feelings/thought during that part, just them asking to finally be able to die and get rest, and how they think they'll fail their friends no matter what they do, and I really really like it

[@TezasTunes]

Aaaaah I'm sorry it took me so long to respond to your comment, but THANK YOU!!! ;w; You completely understood basically everything I was going for with this, and that's literally the highest honor I could ask for as a composer! I'm so glad that it touched you so much, and so happy that I was able to convey my vision and inspiration! >w< Seriously, every time I look back at this comment I get a huge smile on my face, so thank you truly!!

[@kibumemultifandoms8354]

@@TezasTunes YOU'RE WELCOME :D!! I'm so glad my comment made you happy

[@skyworms7017]

adfafjdlakjl i am crying this song almost made me as emotional as how i felt finishing the game.

[@TezasTunes]

Aaaa what a high compliment, thank you!!

[@polkadotte4657]

Gorgeous stuff. I really need to listen to this through proper speakers cos I bet it’s even leagues better than getting it through a tablet! I am so taken by the lyrics, they are perfect!! Amazing work through and through

[@TezasTunes]

Thank you so much!! I'm so glad that you like it >w< and glad your relisten on headphones was nice too! :D

[@Champizoid]

This song is so CRABBING amazing keep on keeping on

[@TezasTunes]

Thank you! I will :D

[@EnneoLeo]

OH MY GOD THIS IS SO PEAKKK I LOVE THIS SO MUCH ive only finished the game recently hut AUGH DOES THIS HIT HARD I LVOE IT SM

[@TezasTunes]

THANK YOU!! :D I also only got into the game recently! I basically made this song the day after I finished it xD I'm so glad you like it!!

[@notmagolor]

sobbing and crying

[@avivnewman3944]

This was fantastic. Thank you for making it!

[@TezasTunes]

Thank you for listening!! I'm glad you enjoyed~

[@DeronHargrove]

Gosh I adore your harmonies

[@flightofdove8165]

i do not say this lightly when i say i have looped this for hours and hours over the past few days this is so so so good

[@sharkbaitshaun9581]

Honestly, absolutely amazing. Easy subscription, if just for this song alone.

[@TezasTunes]

:D Thank you so much!

[@ionamorwenna5564]

I fucking love every single isat fansong!

[@kuroiswatching]

Yeah. Yeah I really want to make an animatic of this. It's just too great

[@TezasTunes]

I would be honored if you did!! I'm so glad if it's inspired you >w

[@kuroiswatching]

@@TezasTunes i'm on it >:), don't know if you're on the isatcord but i'm sharing some wips over there :)

[@kuro_is_doodlin]

@@TezasTunes It has been animated. I'll go take nap now, but it was so damn fun to do!

[@TezasTunes]

@@kuro_is_doodlin I saw it, it's absolutely INCREDIBLE!!! I left a super long comment on the vid, but just saying thank you again here!!! I love it!

[@kuro_is_doodlin]

@@TezasTunes that is a pretty long comment ! Woah! Wooo! Damn this is a good day

[@torchstelechos8368]

Oh damn!!! This is a lovely fan song with deep meanings, truly amazing. I'm reading it as a Loop song a tad, but it works for either or :). Lovely work! I'll be putting this on my playlist lol. Also, would you be okay with art based off this song? (Of course with a link to this lovely song)

[@TezasTunes]

Thank you so much!! Hehe, I like that the perspective is up to interpretation >w< and of course, I would be honored if you drew something!! I would love to see when it's done :D

[@lilygibbs4749]

This is really well done! Gz

[@KerryBeesley]

caught 7 mins after upload and omg slay

[@Banana_Fusion]

Woah this is really good Amazing voice Gonna try the game demo!

[@milesdoblosky1619]

This is one the best ISAT songs that I’ve heard if not the best, this is incredible.

[@TezasTunes]

Thank you so much!! I'm very proud of it, so that means a lot :D

[@ivorywizard]

it really is!

[@TripleGia]

ABSOLUTE BANGER

[@TezasTunes]

Thank you!!!

[@4328fox]

This is incredible... I really love the melody and thought put into the lyrics!

[@TezasTunes]

Thank you very much!! I'm glad you liked it!

[@ppenguinpperson]

absolutely wonderful!!! love this:)

[@TezasTunes]

Thank you so much~!

[@WishEevee]

Woahh! This is amazing.

[@TezasTunes]

Thank you!!

[@Kudykun]

I adore this so so much, also the chaos/celestial language from NieR aaaaaaaa ❤

[@Kudykun]

I forgot I already made a comment x)

[@TezasTunes]

Hehehe, thank you! And YES, I'm a huge Nier/Drakengard nerd, I made the Celestial font from my own handwriting just so I could use it!!

[@ArtificialIntelligentMask]

Damn That's Beautiful! I love this song!

[@daisyisdoodling]

THIS IS AMAZING OH MY GOODNESS

[@RafaCB0987]

It is soo beutiful

[@TezasTunes]

Thank you!

[@Ink.__.]

THIS IS SOO AMAZING OMG?? :O

[@smolmachine]

This is so pretty!!!

[@TezasTunes]

Thank you!!

[@Glitch_Crazy1]

SPOTIFY RELEASE WHEN?? Seriously this is AMAZING‼️💖💖

[@TezasTunes]

Aw, thank you!! I do wish I could release it on Spotify, but because I use leitmotifs and sound effects from the game, I can't upload it without permission from the musician and creator ;w; but thank you so much for the compliment!!

[@UttdSquad]

I keep looping this song about loops!!!!

[@dragoniceful]

New maker of musiccraft found

[@jellii]

stars, this is breathtaking and incredible ❤

[@TezasTunes]

Thank you so much!!!

[@MadamLava094]

This is really good!

[@TezasTunes]

Thank you!!

[@Theoriginalautismer7790]

WHY ARE YOU SUCH A GOOD SINGER? I'm kinda jealous.

[@TezasTunes]

Aw, thank you!! I've put a lot of hard work into training my voice over many many years, so I'm very glad that other people think it sounds nice too. ^^

[@Theoriginalautismer7790]

@@TezasTunes sorry but how do you "train" a voice

[@TezasTunes]

@@Theoriginalautismer7790 I assume that's a serious question, yes? Vocal training is something that most singers do, professional or otherwise! I used to do musical theater and opera, which is where I learned some of my techniques. If I were to try and put it simply... Voice training is using your voice daily in order to stretch your vocal range and strengthen your vocal abilities! It's practicing things like singing scales and proper breathing techniques, or things like singing using the weakest part of your vocal range to strengthen it! It's like you'd practice an instrument, or any other skill really~

[@Theoriginalautismer7790]

@TezasTunes thank you for telling me. Good luck with future anythings!

[@TezasTunes]

@@Theoriginalautismer7790 You're welcome! :D I'm always happy to answer questions. Hope you have a lovely day!

[@potatosoupss]

HOH MY GOD...... THIS IS SO FUCKING FIRE..... JESUS CHRIST

[@TezasTunes]

WAAAAA THANK YOU SO MUCH ;w;

[@starrysparroww]

Oh my gosh. This gives me such a good vibe!!! Can I use this for an animation if I have the energy to draw?

[@TezasTunes]

Absolutely, I would be honored!! QwQ Thank you!

[@Shadyaplay]

i love this game!!

[@TezasTunes]

Me too!!

[@Kudykun]

Beautiful

[@TezasTunes]

Thank you!!

[@endy8gamez992]

I need this on spotify now!!

[@TezasTunes]

This may be likely to happen very soon... 👀

[@knightmare6229]

Im glad i came across this :D

[@TezasTunes]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@andrew6341]

Would it be sardonic if I listened to this on loop?

[@Missiletainn]

:O WOAH

[@primrose9693]

Hey, what font do you use for "Celestial" ? What is it ?

[@TezasTunes]

Thanks for asking! It's actually a font I made myself--the Celestial alphabet is from a game called Drakengard, and for the font, I wrote them out by hand and then converted that to a font format :D I'm happy to provide a DL link if you would like!

[@primrose9693]

@@TezasTunes Yes please!