Rhythm Doctor OST - Puff Piece

Composed by fizzd
Melodica by Duncan Soo ( / szxduncanv2 )
Art by Daniel Wong ( / wopunk_ )
based on original designs by Winston Lee
Rhythm Doctor is in Early Access now:
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Listen to Siivagunner's Puff Piece instead:
• Puff Piece - Rhythm Do...
Gameplay video (thanks BluPen!)
• 2-3 Puff Piece [Rhythm...
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Notes from fizzd: This one existed way back in 2017 as a piano sketch at first. I wrote it for a tweet to accompany our artist Winston's coffee shop sketch: / 889214101460733952
It took until last year, 2020, to figure out the game mechanics I wanted for the level and finish the song. People have said this is the most Rhythm Heaven-like level in the game to them, and it's pretty clear why: the way it switches between just two rhythms is pretty similar to a couple of their mini-games. Originally this level was more complicated and had a third rhythm called a hemiola! Good thing we didn't in the end, cause it turned out people really struggled with beating this level..
The other maybe interesting thing: between 2017 and coming back to it in 2020, we changed the way SVT beats worked. Originally you'd just hear the beatsound and press some interval later. Cue.. hit! Cue.. hit! So if the cue was delayed by a beat, then you'd also press delayed by a beat. But we changed to be that no matter when you hear the kick, you still press at the same time. This change was to make the mechanic more versatile - most of RD's mechanics is about finding rhythm ideas used in pop music, and making the player feel and interact with those ideas. And the idea of shifting the kick around so its not always on 1 and 3, while keeping the snare on 2 and 4, is pretty common in lots of music. So that's why we did it! Anyway, this change let me do these little delayed hits in the song like at 1:08.
The Pokemon OST does this delaying the hit in Littleroot Town: • Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire/... , there's probably other tracks in the OST that did it that I can't remember now, but I think I got the idea from this one. A friend and sound designer Duncan recorded his melodica for the track after he brought it to a music jam while I was writing this song with a melodica in mind, and I was like oh, yes please. What else, hmm.. I always like recording acoustic guitars instead of MIDI-ing them so you can hear the fretboard squeaks. Usually it needs a couple of layers on top of each other - here in the intro for example there's a strumming take but also finger picking layered with it.
Well that's about it! Full OST still coming soon, a PC crash slowed things down a little but I'll keep uploading and writing notes here while I reinstall all these VSTs..

[@JzBoy]

one of my favorite song

[@StarUndrscre]

the swing beats make it better

[@AnthonyDinh]

i find it so soothing :D

[@perhapsYoYo]

oh my god he likes it

[@echhie.]

pog you like it too

[@davi953dream._.]

No cap its pretty much the best one in the game

[@joezahh]

I can finally hear the song without having to smack the space bar every ten seconds. Also I find it very funny that you put the silvagunner remix in the description.

[@gabrieldefaria0608]

And without having "ready get set go"

[@tenseishiyou]

I think you mean *slam* the spacebar

[@diribigal]

I hear the spacebar in my head anyway

[@exequire]

Oh, we about to get the rest of the OST? Gimme dem all

[@hollow8194]

I feel weird liscening to this without the "Ready, GET SET , GO"

[@copycat500]

@@hollow8194 yeah it’s kinda weird to hear only the instrumentals of these songs, especially ones where the clap of the note hitting really effect the mood of it

[@hammielover225]

Sleepy Garden I need it, it's my fave

[@asdf2103912pi]

0:05 - Get, set, go 0:13 - Rea dy get set go 0:25 - Rea-DY get-SET go 0:27 - Get set go 0:34 - Rea-DY get-SET go 0:36 - Get set go 0:40 - Rea-DY get-SET go 0:42 - Get set go 0:44 - Rea-DY get-SET go 0:46 - Get set go 0:48 - Rea-DY get-SET go 0:50 - Get set go 0:51 - Rea-DY get-SET go 0:53 - Get set go 0:55 - Rea-DY get-SET go 1:00 - Rea dy get set go 1:06 - Rea-DY get-SET go 1:08 - Get set go 1:12 - Rea-DY get-SET go 1:16 - Get set go 1:18 - Rea-DY get-SET go 1:20 - Get set go 1:22 - Rea-DY get-SET go 1:24 - Get set go 1:30 - And stop. 1:34 - Get, set, go 1:42 - And stop. 1:45 - C+ (Part-timer)

[@TheProGamerMC20]

Nurse: S+! Good job! *S+* cooked, served, delicious!

[@nohintshere]

thanks for the lyrics

[@Aratonati]

This was the only day level that I initially struggled to get an A+ with.

[@MILOEBA]

dude im here on my 9th try still struggling to get over a c, omfg edit: been playing for an hour, cant get over a c+ now :'] edit: roughly 2 hours later i get a b+. holy FUCK

[@BlightedRascal]

@@MILOEBA a good way to get an a+ is drumming on your desk with the beat

[@MILOEBA]

@@BlightedRascal the thing is, if i do that, ill focus too much on doing it and forget to press anything i just swing my head to a 1 2 3 4 beat that fits the 1 2 3 4 5 6 hit, but its hard to do it here

[@copycat500]

@@MILOEBA I have a plan, when on basic “Get, Set” timing, when you hear it start to switch into Swing, wait until the next beat for regular to hit and then hit swing, while going back just remember to keep the normal rhythm in your head. Well, it’s kinda hard to explain in just text, but I bobbed my head up and down to the timings. It was still pretty hard to reach an A+ on it so that I could reach “The best song in the game” in the night theme, which only has one Swing section that is pretty short.

[@MILOEBA]

@@copycat500 yeah i got an a+ on it now, but thanks for the tip!!! the night one is a BANGER. i love it

[@Flashkirby99]

I love everything about the way the visuals and the audio work in this level, from the offbeat cup stacking and customers fading in and out, to the nurse sounding tired at the start and end of the working day. Also Nicole is just great

[@skiller5034]

She's not tired, she's being quiet so as not to wake Nicole.

[@nectaliusx]

I like how a rhythm game can be so romantic yet being absurdly hard at the same time, Rhythm Doctor has also proven effective to cure my ADHD, I love this game

[@2muchrubik]

Always happy to see a new Rhythm Dr OST get uploaded!

[@user-ry4eg2mg2y]

Nicee I love puff piece honestly. It's such an easygoing song~ The way the nurse seemed to whisper at the end when Nicole was sleeping was so cute, it was a minor detail but I live for it man ajdjhd

[@wouldyourather6105]

I live for it too-

[@GreatFernicus]

You’re right to appreciate it, it’s the little attention to tiny details that makes great games into masterpieces

[@tangsolaris9533]

I can't listen to it without hearing the offbeats

[@qaday123]

I can only imagine that we had to just sit in front of a screen for the entire day slapping a button to look after Nicole. Not even I could do that, even if I spend hours in rhythm doctor!

[@DukeLucas13]

I love this piece! (Pun may have been intentional) Rhythm doctor has taught me a lot about music and I’m so glad this game has been made. The description is pretty interesting too, I enjoyed reading that bit from fizzid it was very cool finding out how this song came to be!

[@slimebind]

I enjoyed and played this level alot that i cant unhear the nurse's indicators

[@TheProGamerMC20]

REA DYGET SETGO GET SET GO stop!

[@user-zw7gf7dp9f]

I'm not lying when i say that this is one of my all time favorite songs. It just strikes a chord with me that no other song has, and I've listened to it on repeat for years without getting bored. I'm so glad that you put this one up on her channel!

[@froogy666]

Honestly despite being in early stages, rhythm doctor is already in my top ten games of all time. I love everything about it so much, and for early stages, I still have 40 hours in it which is great length. The songs are great (like this one) the game is fun and pretty, and overall this is probably my most anticipated full game release of all time. This is all to say, thank you.

[@cometual]

Just gotta love Rhythm Doctor! 10/10 for all songs.

[@catarangs1305]

It's so weird hearing this after playing the level. Still one of my favorite songs!

[@adrienint5120]

Thank you so much for uploading, it's my favorite and it feels so great to hear without in game sound. And the little description is amazing, I love reading these under all song, and knowing how all the songs came to be !

[@loglord142]

God I love this soundtrack, I lost a lot of S+ opportunities while trying to get everything right because I easily got distracted lmao

[@gabrieldefaria0608]

This game is amazing, probably my favorite rhythm game, im recommending it to everyone i know xD

[@The_PixelDoctor]

I dont know why I get such a strong sense of nostalgia from this song.

[@IhjMusic]

스윙 엇박에 맞춰 커피를 던지는 모습이 인상적인 노래입니다

[@nohintshere]

as a rhythm heaven fan and rhythm doctor fan every time i listen to this song i hear lockstep cues, and every time i listen to lockstep i hear this song's cues

[@Melecie]

puffstep

[@aarter2913]

This song is lovely and i enjoyed playing this level so much. it wasn't frustrating at all to play again for A rank despite it being a bit tricky.

[@catmaster8232]

this level took me three hours. straight.

[@waso-mu]

not swung then?

[@catmaster8232]

@@waso-mu get the hell out of my office

[@Froind]

It feels weird hearing this song without the space bar slamming and the claps

[@knyrps]

this game is such a masterpiece. ive almost never played a game before touching me that much. its feels like it is actually synced with my heartbeat, and i truly dont know how they did that. amazing. been playing every level to s+, some took 3 or 4 attempts, but the amount of difficulty fitted the whole experience like sugar sprinkled on a donut. been playing classical music since i was 5 and thus i think i understand how much joy the devs must have had making this game. bravo! Edit: the syncope at 1:07 makes me wanna jump up and down like an excited little kid :3

[@HebiTan]

So relaxing. Prob 1 of my fav song

[@midgetmiso6369]

the OST’s of rhythm doctor are all so great, they help me sleep better lol thank you for making amazing music helping my insomniac self ^^

[@_Guigui]

wake up babe new Rhythm Doctor Ost just got posted

[@nohintshere]

hi hashtagguigui it is me that one gay person from jazz's server how are you doing on this fine day/night/whatever

[@_Guigui]

@@nohintshere I'm doing good thanks also sorry but I know way too many gay people-

[@johantxt]

Hi 7th beat, I really enjoy your stuff the music is great the style is amazing, the game play is outstanding. This game is one if the best games I’ve played, not indie, not triple a, but just the best. Thank you so much for making this game. ♥️

[@jakeob3125]

What a fantastic game! I loved this level and am super happy I can listen to it while vibing. (Or I can hit the space bar if I'm feeling rhythmic lol)

[@RainbowChaser]

Good!! I wanted it! (And keep uploading the rest of the OSTs)

[@nintendork64]

The peeks behind the scenes in the descriptions are so interesting! Thank you for the wonderful music!

[@또와이]

'ready get set go'

[@mukdembu]

I really enjoy this song

[@Vikings19]

The music for this game is such a bop keep up the awesome work

[@nekopamm]

I can hear the "REA-DY-GET-SET-GO!" D:

[@IhjMusic]

This is an impressive song tossing coffee according to the swing beat. 스윙 엇박에 맞춰 커피를 던지는 모습이 인상적인 노래입니다.

[@BluPen]

I just saw the description now thanks for sharing my video link 'v'

[@minifyesnumberonehater]

This song, despite being much calmer than the previous 2 is the only one in Act 2 that completely fucks over my S+

[@elicenyne]

*_chillness intensifies_*

[@yongcatpat3097]

Joy in my ears

[@gifvo7885]

A cute story between a young musician who is addicted to caffeine and a bartender who is addicted to nicotine cure their addiction by addicted to each other

[@sophystigy]

This so good... This guy makes way too good music... I fell in love to Intimate

[@chrisafton6458]

2 years ago i listened to this, i knew nothing about rhythm doctor but this was one of my favorite songs from the game! and today, i finally bought the game! s'd it on my first try lol i listened to this way too much great game! very unique and fun! one of my favorites!!

[@grr5630]

This is so nice oh god

[@jgouken]

I bought the game only last week and have 21 hours on it. This game has great replayability, the composed songs are amazing, the window dance (as they call it) wows everyone I show it to, and it's still an amazing game in, apparently, early release. Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeease don't give up on this game! I love the compelling story and I'll play it until the end.

[@giacomopc]

we are working on it!

[@김김민석-z2u]

This song is my favorite! the song makes me pleasant

[@Ryuki_Garmr]

I love this! It sounds so comfyyyy

[@watchmp100]

nice more ost! hopefully the full ost is available for download in the future.

[@watchmp100]

lol

[@WoodlandMorning]

Thank you for posting this one. One of the only songs I S+.

[@TheBlaZeriZer]

I really love this

[@remindful_of]

커피를 얼마나 만들어제꼈는지... 산처럼 쌓여갈 때 쾌감이ㅋㅋㅋㅋ 스윙 연타 하라고 본 박자 겟 셋 안 해줘서 언제 나오지 ?? 머릿속에 물음표만 가득했음. 이 노래도 참 좋아☺

[@jay-virm]

Swing rhythm got me so annoyed when I first played it, I had to stop and play again the next day and beat it. It's very nice how this is the music that's coupled with the swing rhythm level because it does keep you a bit more zen through the whole thing. This level has become easier for me as I got used to it and has become one of favorites, currently working on that S+.

[@ComputerChan23]

very pog bottom text

[@becky6360]

Great game I hope you guys add more!

[@mypetblackie108]

Ironically, I decided to listen to the real one since I heard siivagunner's first

[@tangsolaris9533]

Thanks! I love this song!

[@GamtorGames]

Very Good :D Congrats on the game!

[@RandomPerson-id5rb]

I can still hear Ready Get Set Go. Please help.

[@DerpeeWaffulz]

yesss all the songs in this game are soooo good 💃🕺

[@angieheng5939]

I love this game

[@danuskka7986]

Yaaaaaasssss! My absolute favorite! I didn't know I needed this in my life until I heard this song! I need this to survive. Bye Imma go survive :) Thx ‹3

[@Cableig]

Good song

[@Ben-fh4dv]

This sounds weird without all the clap sounds lol

[@naomi9413]

chills

[@skanimacoesskanimations6761]

Oh this music is good for my ears

[@purururong]

This song is my most favorit song in this game.

[@chaenyyy6366]

머릿속에서 울리는 레~디겟~셋 고

[@MyzticF]

I'd love to see a hemiola in the game sometime (if it isn't already).

[@marioandtyler]

Lockstep memories

[@ognjen28a]

This game may seem like a game with anime visuals and music, but its not. It has a "general mobile game pixel art" but its executed really well. The music also has multiple genres. It is an amazing game

[@HanniixHooks]

HhhAH I KNEW I SHOULDA CHECKED THE CHANNEL TODAY

[@davi953dream._.]

No cap best song in the game

[@vault-teccorporation7953]

Uma ótima música, estava no aguardo dela! Muito boa mesmo.

[@pewpewpiedipie2673]

Felps?

[@vault-teccorporation7953]

@@pewpewpiedipie2673 Sem dúvidas.

[@ThisIsNotADrell]

My favorite piece in the whole game, just behind Bomb Sniffing Pomeranian.

[@dirtofsoil358]

Calming

[@2su_]

Ready Get Set Go!

[@lolthekidd799]

I had to play this song around like 6 times, this song was difficult.

[@ferreiro79]

*Ready Get Set Go*

[@calvinp_777]

Over half a year ago, I had to write lyrics for a song about the environment as an assignment so I used this song as the melody. Now all I can think about when I remember this game is my horrible songwriting. 💀

[@boxcast7470]

ooooh yeah, here it comes

[@greatsagepupper4260]

Am I the only one who hears the melody to Intimate in the piano at 1:37?

[@wibuisbest799]

it"s a Monsieur Tuna background sound !

[@JdgamerzGaming_0310]

Hello 7th Beat Games....I Love The Games That You Guys Made...And Even If I Hadn't Played It Yet...I'm Sure It's A Great Game And Has Improved Throughout The Years... I Hope You Guys Can Make More Amazing Games...Stay Safe Guys And Have a Great Day!

[@HillelArt]

This level was instantly one of the easiest for me because I played Rhythm Heaven Lockstep to death before buying this game

[@piano134]

Best of bests.

[@yippiytxt]

Get, Set, Go. Ready get set go! Rea-dy Get-set Go! Get set go! Rea-dy Get-set go. Get set go! Rea-dy Get-set go! Get set go! Dy Get-Set go! Ready Get Set go!

[@malpalpal]

_lockstep flashbacks intensify_

[@Spax_]

[NotITG] I will NEVER forgive this stage

[@ArchivistMarker]

Can we just appreciate Nicole that she just Brew Stacks and Stacks of Coffees for deliveries, even in her sleep.

[@spacebatata]

S+ Good job

[@panicbuttonv1]

I am speed

[@iammoonlight7]

7 beat games never let me down

[@PabTSM-OfficialChannel]

pov: the barista's chest hurt after just smoking and serving coffee

[@foxyraposo]

S+ -good job

[@derekc.7689]

any reason we don't yet have the rest of the tracks officially uploaded? love this piece btw

[@kami_two]

Ready set go 👉🕹️

[@Miles_Moralez_-o-]

I’m currently stuck on that level and can’t get any timing but the. Again I’m playing a rhythm game when I barely have any