PLAY ALL - Music Collection 1-5 (Alice: Asylum Conceptual Music)

[@auraweiss638]

We are never getting a game with this soundtrack, this concept, this story or this Alice. I'm just super fucking sad. It's like someone died just before they were going to accomplish their dream. This game would have been the great Alice finale we waited for. The story, the design, the music, everything looked so good and brought me to tears while reading it. Especially the Dialogue between [SPOILER] Alice, Chaos Alice and Child Alice hit different after knowing this game would never exist

[@bigdogthehedgehog5906]

Same

[@syst3mwolf]

^ This. EA really fucked him over. I really don't know why they are so evil in taking his IP and "storing it in the archives". I really hope they don't use his work and make a knockoff version. That would kill him.

[@CookingCrossing]

For real. I still mourn this game.

[@Pirouyy]

It's like Kojima's Silent Hill all over again ;(

[@fyofyoriosity2350]

I agree that they feel very different! Alice Asylum feels like the resolution to a struggling person, a path of healing. Even if not everything is solved and she will still carry this darkness, she tries her best with it. Leaving on Madness returns however feels like a person who never got to the place of healing. It feels very bittersweet, lonely, and crushed. There are people out there who learnt to even try Asylums path, but others who don't try, don't know, don't even recognize, let alone hope for help or redemption like this or delve deeper into hatred. Trauma and abuse, but also hatred and fear are cycles that I know for myself are so hard to be broken. Both ending on Madness Returns and Asylum feels very human

[@ragingrabbit7163]

Im still so confused as to why EA won’t allow Alice to come back, it makes perfect sense with all the trends teens are going through. Many young adults would go crazy for this,,,

[@Rednarokku]

I'm still holding to the Hope that one day... ONE DAY...

[@RenaudBAI]

RIP Alice Asylum, thanks to all the team for your hardwork on the design bible and everything ! :'(

[@ripper6638]

What's done is done. I'm sure you did what you could. The last thing to do from fans like myself is to respect your decision and thank you for everything. Your hard work, putted effort and heart for give us your vision of Alice in The Wonderland. It will always be an amazing experience to admire your creations. When I'll ever have kids I will introduce them the two Alice games for sure. Thanks again and good luck in whatever you see fit for you. Peace ❤

[@baronvonpiano7625]

Man, I really hope this game gets made and soon!

[@miffedcuttlefish6139]

Not soon. Best the game is complete and well made than rushed and buggy and blah.

[@overworldgames7508]

@@miffedcuttlefish6139 that's not what he meant

[@Crow4o]

It's not gonna happen any time soon. EA does not give an answer. Even if they say "yes" it's gonna take years to develop.

[@overworldgames7508]

@@Crow4o which is ok I'm fine with that also they updated us yet about that I rather hear it from them then you. (Not to be rude or anything)

[@entreluna]

Well... canceled by EA! Asylum won’t come out now, not for a long time. Maybe never.

[@MollyTheLag]

oh man, everything was lined up so perfectly only to be shut down. its gonna be sad looking back at this project.

[@obadijahparks]

I really like the idea of having more cellos. The string base for instruments was great in Alice returns. The title screen one was magic. Maybe the final version will be more like that?

[@BeastRedAsh]

Especially distorted string sounds are so canonic, really give that nice twisted feeling ❤

[@Josh-ii1if]

had been following the alice asylum work for a long while and its devestating to hear the news, such a beautiful series with so much detail put into the concept for asylum that won't be seen on a larger scale. Just wanted to put it out there that all this work the team did would have been amazing to see at it's full potential in the final game

[@abracadaverous]

I think Mad Machinations is my favorite of these. These really bring to mind the soundtracks of the first two games without being derivative.

[@iv5196]

I wish for a miracle to happen…

[@sarahprorok4155]

I know McGee said he was absolutely done with the Alice games, but, BUT would he consider making it or letting someone else turn it into a manga series? It’s such a shame that all those years of work didn’t get the chance to flourish into a fully developed game! It’s tragic! My heart breaks for everyone who was working so hard on this. Would EA Games still have to relinquish their claim on the franchise if McGee wanted to turn it into a book series? He will probably never see this and has made it clear he’s done, but it’s a nice dream anyway.

[@AmericanMcGeeOfficial]

I am done. If EA finds someone else who wants to do it, great. Up to EA. Please leave me out of these "dreams." Thanks.

[@oranlander99]

I love going back to this as it reminds me of when i found the first game and got into the series in middle school. Now knowing that it wont continue to exist and has ended feels very somber and bitter sweet since we at least get to know what was planned to happen before it ended. I hope one day i can make something similar. Mcgee and the rest of the team who gave this game life before it ever got to live deserve lots of love

[@bradsmithsite]

"American McGee's Alice (Original Music Score) - Chris Vrenna" He made the masterpiece Alice 1 music. Bring him back!

[@mberk7725]

There are also some psychedelic Marilyn Manson piecess made for the original Alice but never released because of some licencing issues. It would be amazing if they could finally use them for Asylum and hire Vrenna again for a legendary twisted fairytale like soundtrack.

[@karmachameleon7148]

I still mourn this game. The story was far too beautiful for the likes of mortals.

[@pokemasterzelda8291]

Okay, all of these are beautiful but Mad Machinations is definitely my favorite- the combination of clicks and dark cellos with the beat made from the other mechanical noises is beautiful

[@fyofyoriosity2350]

I really appreciate all the hard work that went into the concept. Even if we will never get the game, the music, the art, the ideas, the end to the story - so much cool stuff came out of this. As a game design student, there is so much I could learn out of that. It has weapon balancing, gameplay loops, art and example soundtracks - This GDD is something I will recommend to people years down the line who want to know more about game making~

[@miffedcuttlefish6139]

They all sound amazing, but I think Mad Machination is by far my favorite of the bunch we've heard so far! I am patiently waiting, but am VERY EXCITED! 🥰

[@tyronejackson1491]

Mr. Mcgee it is clear that you put your heart into this project and pay attention to the smallest details, but I am glad to see that you do not neglect the music, as this aspect is extremely important, even vital. As a massive Alice fan, I listened with interest to the songs uploaded here and I think they sound very good. Alex Crowley seems to be very talented! Kudos to this man. However, please don't make the mistake of not bringing Chris Vrenna for this game. He’s the soul of Alice game and needs to be on this project with more than 1 song like it did on Madness Returns. Chris's absence would be nothing short of sacrilege! From everything I've seen and read about this project (though I haven't read the full script to avoid spoilers), it's shaping up to be amazing. The only missing piece of the puzzle is Chris Vrenna. Here is a list of composers who I believe would also be an amazing fit for this project: - Jason Tai (I must say, he did an excellent job on the sequel. A potential comeback for this game could be something truly remarkable.) - Tom Resnick (He created some fan music on his KZbin channel and it sounds phenomenal.) - Phoenix Glendinning (The ambience music that he crafted for the Eastshade game is simply gorgeous. I can easily envision him creating similarly beautiful and evocative ambient tracks for the Wonderland, which would be absolutely breathtaking) - Jesper Kyd - I find Jesper Kyd to be an incredibly talented composer, particularly with his amazing ambient music for Assassin's Creed 2, which is a true masterpiece. The thought of him potentially creating some ambient music for Alice Asylum fills me with excitement and anticipation. and a few other composers as well. To sum up, in my opinion, it would be fantastic if Chris Vrenna were to compose the foundational soundtrack for the project. Then, Alex Crowley and a small team of other composers could each contribute their own unique styles to create a truly exceptional final product.

[@Mallowyc]

Radcliffe's office sounds like you are in danger and you need to gtfo of there immediately and i love it i pray that alice asylum will come true.

[@bigdogthehedgehog5906]

Now that this game has been cancelled, and McGee just retired, I really feel like I'm lost. I secretly hope its not the end of Alice. We might get a spiritual sequel rather than that cancelled threequel, featuring elements of this cancelled game including new elements here & there.

[@IWatchAnime92]

The soundtrack is great thus far, and I hope this game comes to consoles 1 day. Given I've always since 2014 on PS3 loved this franchise's take on Alice in Wonderland. Time flies when you realize just 4 years ago we just had concept arts to now a soundtrack sampler of the potential story tone.

[@rembemm]

okay, this whole playlist feels very Alice, so i'm thankful because the soundtrack seems to be in the right hands, but i think mad machinations is my favorite so far

[@CookingCrossing]

Beautiful music. Beautiful story. Getting a half sleeve inspired by the game and Alice in general but in 2 months I am getting the hobby horse tattooed on my arm to start off the half sleeve! ❤❤❤

[@kodykdg7636]

Hoping he atleast releases footage or gameplay of alice asylum just to see what it would of been like even tho the projects now canceles

[@miscielrossvillegas6307]

It sounds like the best aspects of the 1st and 2nd game's soundtrack! I like it. ...a test with the game and visuals would be the next best step to see them fit altogether

[@CbaDropDead]

I'm mesmerised by this. Hopefully we get it sooner rather than later

[@feplays007]

Fascinating, you can feel Alice's game, I love the tik toks on the soundtrack!

[@yukowolfang8645]

Ahem, "tick tocks". the other is a cesspool of disease and degeneracy, but I second your opinion.

[@KenRyu-MinSwag9388]

Realmente me arrodillo ante tanta creatividad. El concepto de Alice en un mundo retorcido ya es, por sí solo, un concepto bastante atrayente y original, pero el arte visual y auditivo que agregó McGee a esta versión de Alice es lo que le da un toque único a sus juegos. Definitivamente me encanta cómo lo están dirigiendo :D

[@Harmonious-ym9rq]

Definitely want this game to happen so bad, grew up playing the games and love them to this day! beautiful music and this is no exception !

[@natpollo2612]

All of them sound extraordinary!! So dark and beautiful ✨💙🖤🤍🗝️

[@avawilski3561]

god this sounds so fitting I'm in love!!!

[@dreamwithinadreamfilms]

I like a lot of the fantasy elements from the original game, (Like the mine level) it’s fun to see Alice interact with characters that aren’t necessarily in other versions of Wonderland. (The first song has that same feel.)

[@bunkannichiboku6134]

Hello, I am very sorry that the project will not advance, I play Alice since I was 12 years old and now I am 30. I hope someday to support you in something, I am really a fan of this saga. I hope to see it finished before I die.

[@betegarcia6766]

This sountrack is magnifecent and splendid,it combines in an incredible way the macabre and hostile tone of the first game and the melancholic and tragic tone of the second game,managing to combine two things to create a unique atmosphere that complements the story of the third game very well Alice being in a hostile environment and with her having fight not to be consumed by chaos and revelations and a melancholic journey to seek the truth of her mind and life the way it is and live with The third sountrack is my favorite

[@CookingCrossing]

I still mourn this series having the final story been murdered by ea bastards. 😢

[@TheMisterMix]

Ive loved this franchise since the first game when i was a very small child. To hear that the third, final, and (seemingly) most fleshed out installment was simply aborted in the womb is truly heartbreaking. Perhaps some day in the far distant future someone at EA will decide to finally finish the Alice story. Maybe we just havent bugged them enough. But for now these tracks and the design bible show a tragic reality of what couldve been. Let us hope Alice does not die with a whimper.

[@SemekiIzuio]

1 and 5 sound very much like Alic, theres familiarity within the notes. I cant help but think about a strand of thick hair making the sounds and a knife

[@cainsol0925]

Why man, we wanted this game for ages but its understandable Keep it up McGee🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@aaronbarthel6509]

This is great, im glad i got to hear how much effort was put into making this fit the Alice games theme. It makes me feel like i can almost see the scenes these pieces are meant to play in

[@Silentimmy]

Awesome setting. Can't wait. The last composition reminds me somehow of the old game Shadowman.

[@ToriTheKenku]

This kind of thing makes me wish even more that I could voice act for this game!

[@36-yt8dl]

Божее, я так кайфую от этой музыки!!🖤💙❤🖤😌😌

[@Chesshire]

I already have the entire OST of AMA and AMR, Asylum will not be a exception

[@xihuan1142]

STUPID EA BRING THE PROJECT BACK WE WANT IT IT'S PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@miriamdelevingne2005]

Revivan este proyecto 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@mila.kondratiuk]

I hate EA for what they have done. I wanted this game so much 💔

[@xkennyPLx]

Conceptual meaning not finalized yet? If you change them, I hope you still include these conceptual tracks on the soundtrack as extras. Solid album. It's definitely closer to the first game's soundtrack. Track 3 is my favorite.

[@totinikhan]

The gates of rutledge in the end is actually very emotional

[@catwolfy6414]

Me encanta el concepto y la musica suena muy bien Espero que EA acepte el desarrollo del juego y podamos verlo entre 2 a 5 años Me encantaria poder jugarlo y el trabajo de American McGee's definitivamente se refleja en los conceptos

[@Hyperspeed1000]

Not gonna lie I liked the style of music from Madness returns way more. that ost rly influenced me in my musical journey as a musician

[@VorpalSnickerSnack]

Determination solidifies to join Patreon. Cheers to the development and live streams they've been inspiring!

[@morgana6256]

This is simply incredible. Nothing more to add here.

[@wakeshimutanemahazunakunam819]

Another day, a different dream perhaps... 👋❤️

[@beanmaster42069]

Idk man but mad machinations goes mad hard❤

[@andrewverikov2197]

So gorgeous. I like it!

[@SlateBlueC4t]

Would be a fantastic work. I would play it for sure

[@JohnRDVSMarston]

Y'all going dead center in the right direction there, not gonna lie >.>

[@dumbo1950]

Mad machinations has a really awesome beat and sounds though I feel like it's music for a menu or something. I'm just worried that the music for the levels will not be catchy. Alice madness returns is definantely not as good as I thought before. Stories great, but the game kinda holds it back with the awkwardly timed cutscenes and levels and character facial expressions. Combats ok, but it could use some more combo routes and innovative ways to attack and dodge. You could say the music was perfectly fine, but imo I wish more songs stuck in my mind other than the main menu theme and the battle music. Only like 3 levels had great music like the mad hatters factory theme.

[@CaptainRook97]

@American McGee just make it happen! we need this game! Try to change the contract until you find a new sponsorship. I would pay the price twice for this game.

[@leothelion7399]

so amazing

[@LumiBell0826]

Que alguien le meta presión a EA para que apoye al señor Mcgee a llevar a cabo esta hermosa obra :'c

[@aryobagus2494]

I'm crying, I'm speechless

[@TurtleMythic1251]

Very nice

[@happychads]

i’m in love

[@fantasticstace3374]

This is so psychedelic

[@elizziewonderlife4299]

You are genius! I’m a French fan ❤

[@user-rx4qf8vk1i]

I understand that the artist has put a lot of time and effort in this music and I want to acknowledge that. At the same time, I feel it's important to give honest criticism, especially given the scale of this project. In my opinion, these soundscapes are creepy, but they lack the "madness" and an emotional narrative. I think they'd be fitting for a menu or a trailer, but for me they do not carry enough emotional movement in order to support a narrative. I also believe that the arrangement could be improved, as some voices (such as the strings and vox around 5:04) still sound a bit empty. The description states that the audio quality is not final - does this refer to mixing and mastering or also to arrangement, effects, etc.? Right now, some of the sounds sound a bit "stock" to me, as if they had been taken from a sample library without modification. Please correct me if I'm wrong about something and do not mistake this for me not liking the music, I do have a lot of respect for all of your work and I hope this didn't come across the wrong way!

[@taproot-jt6pg]

as it was said in the description, this is an experiment in writing a soundtrack. i think that if american finds a publisher, the quality of the music will be better, but it doesn't sound bad at all

[@cheesewine24]

so true, you worded my same thoughts rlly well. none of these tracks have any character to them, at least not yet. especially track 3 was really weird and unsuitable of Alice's wonderland IMO. Hopefully the final Asylum OSTs will be good.

[@yula_play]

Omg its wonderful i love Alice)

[@ныряювтворожок-ж1я]

последний саундтрек мне очень понравился!

[@littleboyrottenheart]

Alguem poderia me dizer se eles ja começaram a desenvolver a gameplay tipo os cenarios os bosses as animaçoes e etc...

[@Mronesset]

Perfect🔥

[@chucky7399]

just sad

[@embla2357]

omg i wanted to play this game so bad

[@cheesewine24]

To preface this, this is just my personal thoughts and opinions so don't attack me, thanks. . Ok so, I gotta say, Mad Machinations was the best soundtrack on here. Gates of Rutledge Asylum comes second. The ticking clock and heavy machinery noises are seriously what brings the perfect eerie atmoshpere to Alice McGee's Alice. Though personally, the other tracks 2-4 don't really have that about them. I don't know how to say it, but.... they sound a bit too plain? Like not too Alice-like. They don't have any distinguishable characteristics about them like 1 & 5. Track 3 and 4 especially, I envisioned them playing in the background of the dollhouse and cutscenes from AMR respectively and they don't really fit. The opera singing in the back of all the tracks that have it is also off-putting and very unfitting of Alice's whole vibe. Besides track 1, the opera singing actually added to it and made the eerie vibe whole. Hopefully the composers from AMR are still on this project. Tracks 1 & 5 perfectly execute the horror of Alice's Wonderland in ruins. I know this is just a concept and all, so thankfully there's tons of room for improvement!! There's just no other game that's satisfactory in the style of McGee Alice games. I've replayed 1st Alice & AMR countless times. So I can't wait to play Asylum, even if it comes out when I'm 30😂 I'll still play the hell out of it idc. Love this series to death, hopefully EA gets their greedy claws off all the Alice rights ASAP.

[@kinkstou]

yess

[@red-camararoja3494]

esperar es una agonía, lo quiero jugaaaaar

[@dancingghostgirl2291]

Mad machinations Click clack this that Steam punk

[@darkosaurio1320]

Odio con todo mi ser a la jodida EA...

[@josemaciasjr8621]

Fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@xiii8423]

Nice ❤️❤️

[@SwampMope]

Hell yes

[@kolloteka]

mad machinations качает

[@juniemunie2931]

oh these are good

[@isaacsonderen8625]

F#CK EA!!!

[@JosueMeijia-cc3gk]

Boitcot EA

[@TankDude]

Eerilicious...

[@santinochamorro7344]

Does anyone know if alice asylum will be on unreal engine 5?

[@SemekiIzuio]

Probably not as it might be more platformer

[@santinochamorro7344]

@@SemekiIzuio what does platforming have to do with a game engine? Besides it makes sense alice madness returns was UE4 so this would be a big step up.

[@JRQuic1-yn6td]

@@santinochamorro7344 Madness returns was made in Unreal Engine 3 my man

[@santinochamorro7344]

@@JRQuic1-yn6td it says in the design bible that asylum will be made in ue5

[@JRQuic1-yn6td]

@@santinochamorro7344 I was saying that madness returns was made in UE3 not asylum

[@romainlamper8476]

Why

[@skelet4-]

Wake-up Alice

[@headphlegm8774]

Im so mad at ea.

[@Nico745]

∀LICE ∀SYLUM

[@romainlamper8476]

Love you but why

[@Jennifahh]

Oh American I LOVE this!!!