Quixel Rebirth: UE4 (Music/SFX Only)

The music I composed for Quixel's State of Unreal 2019 short film: "Rebirth". I collaborated with Ice Musician Terje Isungset for the ice music aspects of the score. This particular ice came from the frozen rivers near Winnipeg, and Terje carved all the ice chimes and horns himself. Many of the decorative ice scultures were so large and heavy that tractors were needed to move them with the utmost care, or they could shatter. Amazingly, Peter Hargraves managed to transport the ice without any damage but took about 10 hours. I'd love to post some of the videos I took sometime.
ICE MUSIC FACTS
Because the instruments are ice, they will go out of tune if the temperature isn't cold enough, so we recorded everything in an ice rink at -5 c in Winnipeg. Outside, temperatures were consistently around -40C. At those temperatures your skin starts to burn if you're not covered properly. AS for the ice that was used to make the music, it is most certainly melted or destroyed at this point. Terje must make new instruments for each gig. It was an honor to work with him as well because he quite literally invented making musical instruments from ice 20 years ago. His music is mesmerizing and meditative, and can be found all over youtube by searching his name, which is pronounced like this: • Terje - How to Say Ter...
THANK YOUS
Tejre is a musician and composer I have looked up to for many years. Working with him was an honor.
Engineering for the ice session was by Asle Karstad, who was amazing to work with.
vocals were improvised and performed by Lena Nymark, a longtime collaborator of Terje's.
Violin brilliantly performed by Javier Orrman.
Mastering was handled by Alvin Yee. Thank you to Rozen for putting us in touch.
Thanks to my team at Ember Lab Josh Grier and producer Julia Kernan for all their help with the logistics, and Quixel for believing in and funding this approach to the music. Teddy Bergsman, Galen Davis--thank you guys.

[@TheFlashPod]

I would definitively pay you a significant amount of money, If you would make a full track with this theme... The music is absolutely mind boggling! I get goosebumps every time... Such an amazing sound with so much colour and depth. Please make this reality. It would be an instant all time favourite!

[@mikethespike056]

Unfortunately it was literally made with ice, and that ice is long gone. Multiple people were involved in making this song. Terje Isungset for the ice, Javier Orman with the violin, Lena Nymark did the vocals, and Alvin Wee in the mastering. It's unlikely they can all be regrouped to make a full version of the song.

[@dakotaturner9701]

Bruh, *I DIDN'T REALIZE YOU MADE THE MUSIC* Saw the trailer a while ago, I'm disappointed in myself for not knowing you made this.

[@TheophanyRemix]

I also used my real name for the first time ever, so you weren't given much to go on ;)

[@Person23771]

I can't believe it's been almost five years since I've first heard this.... each year I've always come back to this video to give a listen, and every time I get a bit emotional. Thank you for your work :)

[@mufaya]

0:59 just unbelievable. Those first 3 chords of strings and the vocal just stuns me everytime I watch it. Amazing work. One of the most dramatic things I've ever watched and listened.

[@blank-ku5047]

Feeling's mutual i have tried so hard to find music like this but sadly there's none...

[@eggbeter9929]

The man. The myth. The legend. Been following you since Time’s End and the sequel album. The 4 year gapped killed me but to know you’re still alive and making music is just fantastic. I know you’re hard at work and i’m not here to demand the next great masterpiece; i’m just here to say i love your work and all that you’ve created. I patiently await the next big thing you release and hope making music is going well for you as an individual.

[@TheophanyRemix]

Thank you.... I am for sure still at it, my very first game OST is currently in the works. I cannot say anything yet legally but I'm really excited for you guys to hear it

[@charlieburnham39]

@@TheophanyRemix You are a legend

[@efcf-gf5uq]

@@TheophanyRemix A legend you are indeed

[@d.t.w1390]

*Best cry ever*

[@acblook]

@@TheophanyRemix You probably won't see this cause I'm 9 months late but has the game/OST been announced yet?? Also I thought you worked on Oxenfree

[@calvinhuddleston576]

0:59 very nice swelling of music

[@johnoestmannmusic]

DUDE. I've been watching the Rebirth trailer all day wondering who the audio person was, because the sound design is phenomenal. Then I was listening to Time's End because I also respected your sound design in that too. I DIDN'T REALISE IT WAS YOU DOING BOTH OF THEM. Inspirational work, seriously.

[@Pauze847]

Insane, you should release the music only as well

[@Alikthefluffylizard]

Yeah, we need this song

[@efcf-gf5uq]

This!

[@d.t.w1390]

We all need this Gold

[@chase6790]

Yes please! Another upload without the SFX would be awesome. Great score either way though.

[@SpeedoSnipes]

I imagine it's due to some corporate jargon in his contract (it was was made FOR this video, music without the video KZbin will give it a strike for duplicate music, etc.), so this was probably the easiest option available. Here's to hoping for a real release though!

[@Puritey]

So that's why it sounded so familiar! Great work dude!

[@princeofhyrule2205]

Stop reading the comments for one second and read the description NOW. Reading what he has in the description has made this music even more impressive! Thanks for the music!!

[@thearchercat1601]

Something about this sound runs off the same frequency as my soul.

[@DreamerAnimations]

Will you be the extended version and only the music someday?

[@Shkamaterasu]

This reminds me a lot of Blade Runner 2049. The visual quality you can reach with the Unreal Engine is incredible ! And these shots are so beautiful. (do I really need to speak about the soundtrack ?)

[@EzraMKL]

So much emotion in one single piece of music, thank you for creating this.

[@jonuel15]

This is just... god like

[@helldive-team]

I have finally found the person who has created this beautiful soundtrack which I have acutally listened to it so many times it unreal. The music, the feel with the engines I can picture in my head when the first time humans will land on mars like this track is right up there with Hans Zimmer. Honestly so much love from Scotland. Keep it up friend

[@kardasdragon123]

You're alive! This is amazing! Any chance we'll hear anything like this in Times End 3?it would be great for Snowhead areas!

[@PalPlays]

Oh yeah! This is a great sign that Time's End III is on its way!

[@TheophanyRemix]

I would LOVE to collaborate with Terje on the Snowhead region. That's always been a dream of mine, but the biggest challenge is he doesn't know Zelda.... I could attempt it... :O

[@PalPlays]

@@TheophanyRemix We would be so grateful if you could.

[@HarmoniChris]

@@TheophanyRemix I second that notion! I find the sound of the ice instruments really beautiful here. Just spectacular.

[@Ninjaananas]

@@TheophanyRemix I absolutly love your work. You are a master of atmospheric music and that's why I am looking forward to Time's End III.

[@Funnymanfx]

I literally just subscribed and saw that you haven’t posted for two years until yesterday. I’m so glad to see you posting again. You’re criminally underrrated

[@v1nigra3]

It took me a little bit to realize the chords are the same as interstellars at that last quarter, but you managed to make something beatiful and feels like a story of its own 👌🏽

[@t.a.w.3492]

Music from ice? That is utterly, utterly *cool* I'll show myself out now...

[@pizzaface117]

11 months later: *get back here, you're not finished listening to this*

[@TheBrixHub]

This is amazing! Has a very cyberpunk but desolate vibe to it, reminds me a lot of some of the scenes in Stelline Laboratories in Blade Runner 2049

[@joshuabauschke168]

I don't know what I'm watching but that both looked and sounded gorgeous

[@GameTimeNLL]

So glad u didnt quit. And damn this is beautiful. Outstanding work

[@theophanyy5698]

Amazing how three years later this only has 51k views, it's amazing.

[@elXames]

Very atmospheric and high quality as always!

[@grayanotoxin6131]

I'm so glad that I've stayed subscribed all these years. Seeing this pop up in my feed is so amazing, I can't wait to see what else you work on as your music has always been an absolute treasure to listen to.

[@krepes8685]

This is so beautiful, thank you for your work

[@Pvesti]

Amazing, I got chills

[@Rodrigo-eb7gg]

So peaceful!

[@DeltaBlazeGaming]

*hes alive. After all these years. The legend returns.*

[@ChaosWolfNinja]

Wow fricking wowza! Loooove the music!

[@TalhaUymaz]

I’m still waiting this epic Song !

[@FoxySpartan117]

Please continue to make wonderful music.

[@AoiAesuithiel]

This is amazing and beautiful in so many ways. Thank you for putting in the effort and sharing this with us.

[@onedrawcall]

the music is truly amazing. very well done

[@k4myk1985]

This is beautiful

[@studiolook]

You're back!!! I can't wait to hear more of your music!

[@bradleyturner5568]

You have no idea how happy I was to see this

[@filescout266]

MR.THEOPHANY ARE YOU ALIVE?? WHERE ARE YOUR FINE MUSIC FOR MY EARS...

[@mekannatarry1929]

I had no clue you had a hand in the music behind this, but knowing now gives me much closure. Also you're working on a game ost? Awesome!

[@DeviousCatGirl]

Yessss they are back

[@Monster-tb9qv]

Glad to see you back :) Also awesome song (as usual x))

[@Jacob_24]

This made me watch Oblivion again

[@sadturtle3749]

OMG, this soundtrack is so beautiful

[@StallionFernando]

Man this is amazing, thank you for this!! I've been wanting to find this song for so long! My fav parts are when the girl sings at 1:04 and the violin at 1:13 is AMAZING and beautiful!

[@theophanyfd5422]

This makes me think of a futuristic Zelda game since I've associated it with your music.

[@patrickmiles5663]

He has risen! Theophany is back, where do we donate?

[@Kralchen]

Very interesting project indeed. Best of luck with future endeavours :)

[@TylerThomasArt]

The kena sound is showing through

[@gracecalis5421]

You beautiful bastard. How'd you manage to do this?

[@MrKnoedel]

great to hear from you again! keep it up man. i'm always excited for new stuff

[@GabrielTG1998]

Oh yeaaaah baby, i love you man, this is amazing

[@PalPlays]

As our thirsty ears lap up your beautiful music and go back to starving until Time's End III is released.

[@JordanNexhip]

welcome back Theo

[@Subdivision555]

Please post your compositions and music on something like spotify, I desperately need to listen to your work to cool down when I dont have access to KZbin 😫 you're astounding

[@withabee]

Brilliant per usual lol Keep it up, man!

[@nikzito2]

Holy... you're back

[@Raphael-]

We need this on Soundcloud

[@DreamerAnimations]

THANKS!!!! THIS IS BEAUTIFUL!

[@rleonr0900]

This is glorius!!!!!

[@kanra1283]

*HE BACK*

[@johnman570]

HE'S BACK

[@jarofpickles1246]

Awesome

[@mirzoev91]

Ребята, пожалуйста! Сделайте отдельную музыку! Я хочу это слушать вечно!! Вы лучшие!

[@minecraftisnotdead8164]

I love the part with the females vocals

[@don_jara1]

I am witing for you......I need you.....in my life Please....come back.... We needs you.... We needs your music We needs...you art

[@nikohl2smodt]

okey another video of this channel that i want a movie of it tkx

[@WQTEAMbuRn]

Masterpiece

[@polsthbaynoon4975]

1:16 Interstellar vibes...

[@d.t.w1390]

I like that part

[@chokiicream]

This is amazing...

[@omgvictor5751]

This sounds amazing, you should make a collabo with Hans Zimmer

[@StevesWelt]

BRO FINALLY! I LOVE YOU

[@theophanyy5698]

How do you make all this godly music

[@TheAsren]

I have no idea what's going on, if it is linked to Zelda or not but this looks/sounds amazing ! Glad to see you are back :)

[@TheophanyRemix]

Thank you. This was on the main stage at the game developers conference this year for the State of Unreal!

[@JPulowski]

yes... yes... YES!

[@trgovinadotnet]

B R I L L I A N T !

[@Diamerik]

Oh, yes

[@Flazeee]

Is there a music only version outhere, i sounds so amazing!

[@confusedrealm7047]

HES BACK

[@gasparzegersdiaz5674]

I'm a Simple Man.

[@addisonmay23]

This looks like Iceland

[@dominykasmetlevski1896]

that's because it is lol

[@harbscity2278]

IM FROM WINNIPEG LETS GOOOO

[@kuchicho]

Yeii!! Welcome back!!

[@shikosmith6377]

C'mon! Some of Shadow Of The Colossus!

[@rivanis866]

Interstellar Vibes

[@koleszka35]

And why is this masterpiece so short!? It sounds like it was cut at the highest peak (1:32)...

[@vikhdez9306]

Come back, please...

[@GoldenFenrir]

This is what I wanted from PS5 Instead we got a glorified PS4

[@SonofKalas22]

Wait... You live in Canada too? If you're in Calgary let me buy you a beer

[@EdvardHolst]

Fabulous! Whats the licensing on this?

[@devilgames2217]

🏆

[@don_jara1]

You are liveeeeeeeee

[@chiquinholoco]

Music looks like Interestellar.

[@Millez]

Theophany lives

[@benginaldclocker2891]

can you please release the music version?

[@DRealistTruth]

Please say this is on Spotify 🙏🏾

[@thexavier666]

Reminds me of Ghost in the Shell

[@reesaac5334]

1:15

[@smithboy4309]

Bananas..

[@M_Dutch97]

Glad you're back! Still working on Time's End III?

[@PalPlays]

Pleaaaaase!