Sundered (Complete Original Soundtrack) - Max LL

[@MaxHimbigger]

This game is hella underrated

[@spitfire1359]

True

[@shai8800]

It really is

[@theoutergod8666]

Perfect lovecraftian music: It catches all aspects, hopeles atmosphere, overwhelming, mysterious, hectic and otherworldly. Impending doom over us all, strange chaos and calm cosmos... Hostile and intriguing alien deities and their will casted upon us. And us... facing... them... ALL

[@theoutergod8666]

Oh and btw that violin that has to symbolize desert of simply emptiness of soul is just genius. Just epic on its own.

[@MaxLLMusic]

That was the idea, glad you liked it! Lovecraftian mythology is so rich in stories, imagery, mood, atmosphere, it definitely kept the creative juices flowing.

[@theoutergod8666]

@@MaxLLMusic Yeah, it is my most favorite universe and your work is awesome as well.

[@Zaudunyani]

@@MaxLLMusic just purchased on your soundcloud, mate. My wife is playing Spiritfarer, so after I have a chance to sit with it a while I'm sure I'll snatch that one too. Absolutely outstanding work, my friend. Just tremendous.

[@jorgemigueltavares6041]

Phenomenal soundtrack. The tune in 10:55 really sets the scene for this derelict, abandoned civilization. Nobody's left, there's no help, no hope... Eshe is completely alone.

[@pseudo3100]

This is good music to listen to while I frantically study for finals and last minute projects, really captures the hopelessness and panic I feel.

[@TheSpitefulSword]

Wish you luck, I know this feel. But you will get over it and will breathe with ease.

[@BlueAura]

Loved this so much, I REEAALLY love when games dynamically change the music to suit the mood like you did with the boss tracks! The progressive chanting of Dominion, the thunderous slam + footsteps of Hysteria and the final moments of Splice really resonate with me. I even find myself humming the game's theme every now and again. Keep up the marvelous work.

[@MaxLLMusic]

Thank you so much! Boss tracks do take a lot of time to write, really happy you enjoyed them :)

[@KRIMZONMEKANISM]

​@@MaxLLMusic Friend, your work for Sundered is so good that I still listen to it today. Your only crime is that you did not create looping versions of them for us to enjoy further! :p I joke but I really wish that the final part of Dominion had like 5 repetitions because of how powerful it is. Then again, the hectic rythm it has, might just give someone a heart attack. xD

[@arbiter1er]

Might be some of the most underrated music I've heard in ages. Perfectly captures the atmosphere of the game.

[@IgorGarcia-fz4wg]

I can't believe I'm just hearing this today. And that you are the composer of all ThunderLotus games! I loved the Sundered demo and just because you're the composer, I'm going to buy it. Beautiful and sinister soundtrack! Now I will be forced to listen to all the videos on your channel. ;-) Thanks Max!

[@keennickolas8575]

wow ... just noticed the heartbeat at the end of AFTERMATH for the FIRST TIME!? (I've been listening to the whole Sundered Soundtrack now for the past two years UNCOUNTABLE TIMES ... I can NAME them from memory when I hear them ... ) ... how is that POSSIBLE?! ... I feel like, it wasn't there before, but also ALWAYS WAS O.O?! The whole piece already gave me goose-bumps without noticing that ... wow. I like to let the whole Sundered Soundtrack run, while being under the shower ... feels like it takes me to far distant worlds ... soooo goood!

[@Dragonite13]

hi I'm here because I just now noticed the part of Eschatons at 30:33 mirrors the tune in the first phase of Splice and I live for this sort of thing motifs are awesome, motifs that link an area to that area's boss even more so god this game and ost are so good

[@elyn7026]

I can congratulate you! , you were able to convey the beautiful and very dreary atmosphere of the once prosperous race, which came to an end. and also a very creepy atmosphere just like from darkwood. Having such a talent I myself would invite you to create compositions for my horror films if I had a studio.

[@lordgeyik]

17:50 gives me the chills. That minimalism. I think I've gotta buy this game.

[@jorgemigueltavares6041]

_“That sound... it's calling me, again and again... it won't let me leave.”_

[@keennickolas8575]

@@jorgemigueltavares6041 "... endless hordes surround me! They hunger for my humanity! Will I resist ... or emBRACE!!"

[@kraosdadafusfus8034]

Beware the Gong.

[@tomvincent9810]

Spellbinding soundtrack. Thanks, Max. I have just started learning to play cello so I am hoping to be able to play some of this one day 🤞

[@ArchonOfDoom]

I have to say Max, this work of yours is touched me. Insanely, i can't listen Dominion's theme enough. It gave me so many ideas for drawings, story wirtings, sketching. I have to say this game became one of my favourite games of all time. The music was progressively intense. I keep finding myself headbanging to it everytime my playlist pop one up, even made an extended version of Dominion soundtrack just for myself by mixing Humanity's scream at the last segment. It's truly a gem, and i'm eager to wait more years to listen to your musics. Hats of my friend. I wish the best to you.

[@MaxLLMusic]

Thank you for the kind words, it's great to hear that the music was a source of inspiration for your own art :)

[@chloet9263]

Everytime I hear the first soundtrack it reminds me of nothing left in humanity as it slowly disappear into darkness meant to be forgotten in the first clip, And the second despair.

[@devo076]

Amazing soundtrack, and the game itself is quite good, too. Best 20$ I ever spent.

[@ChrystianPhillips]

A haunting, yet deeply memorable, soundtrack. It's one I cannot forget. I especially love the solo cello performance, as it reminds me of similarly somber performances on the duduk.

[@MaxLLMusic]

Thanks Chrystian, the cello is performed by Sheila Hannigan, she's amazing! And your comparison with the duduk is right-on, I was definitely going for that kind of sound.

[@newsheo5822]

I just love when indie games come out with such brilliant music. My first playthrough was Embrace and the soundtrack for that ending was so overwhelming and powerful, I will remember it for the rest of my life. Thank you for this masterpiece.

[@keennickolas8575]

Fighting in that dark room with this STRONG WIND, that GETS STRONGER the longer you are there ... against an over-power-full enemy ... AAAAAAARRRRRRRRGGHHHHHHH! xDDD

Elder sharp fragment - Acquired! 2:09

[@casualfitness4755]

I wish this soundtrack was in a tv show 🤗 I replayed sundered just to hear it all again! For real man I don't know how you did it but this music just doesn't get old like pop music does. Every time I find it again it's just as enchanting. Although I wish the soundtrack included the voice of the Shining Trapezohedron

[@MaxLLMusic]

Thank you! I thought of including some voices and sfx in the soundtrack but the music was already pretty dense, leaving them out made for a smoother listening experience.

[@casualfitness4755]

@@MaxLLMusic ohhh okay! You know probably the best scenes that I think people would really want to see put together with those effects, or maybe like a game showcase, would be the sandstorm intro, meeting the Shining Trapezohedron, and then ANY crystal lore room because they're way cool.

[@casualfitness4755]

@@MaxLLMusic do you do video work too? I'm just wondering if that kind of thing would be doable for you, or even worth it, but perhaps if you collaborate with, say, Lezbeepic, a KZbinr that makes anime music videos and showcases

[@craigjikumlambo1333]

Beautiful ,especially the final boss theme track called "Sundered"interestingly enough, really hope I get to hear you in more projects Max. Great Work

[@MaxLLMusic]

Thanks Craig!

[@lulu_42]

Encore une soundtrack d'une rare qualité, bravo ! Je suis certain qu'elle s'assortira à merveille avec ce jeu qui, d'après les quelques images que j'aie pu en voir, semble posséder une ambiance des plus sombres ! Je suis d'ailleurs plus qu'impatient d'y jouer :)

[@MaxLLMusic]

Merci beaucoup! C'est effectivement plus sombre que Jotun, un jeu et une ambiance complètement différente, j'espère que vous allez aimer l'expérience :)

[@bbrtki]

One of the best metroidvania games i've played. Worth getting.

[@heroson11]

Listening to this makes me appreciate the music in game by like 20 fold

[@vladyuhimuk6564]

This violin just perfect

[@Eadeve]

I love your style so much. And the game wouldnt have been the same without your touch. Your music is powerful and it draws your audience in. Will be looking forward to any of your future works.

[@MaxLLMusic]

Wow thank you for the kind words! There's definitely more in the works :)

[@akou5152]

Se nota el gran trabajo que hay por detrás. Gracias por hacer esta preciosa banda sonora, es oro puro :)

[@dropelaves]

I wrote a review for Sundered saying that music was a PRO, although I said it wasn't the game's strongest feature. Then I came here...and I deleted my review. I'll write a new one after I finish the last 10% of the game, but for now I'll leave this here. So you can know that I don't think this is good...I definitely think this is great and I sure as hell didn't pay enough atention while playing. Amazing!

[@MaxLLMusic]

Balancing music and sound effects was quite a challenge for this game. So many things are happening at once and it often leaves less sonic space for the music. This is why the soundtrack is more on the subtle side through the in-game experience but I always try to make the stand-alone listening experience (away from the game) as enjoyable as I can when I make the final album. Glad you liked it!

[@dropelaves]

@@MaxLLMusic That actually pretty insteresting to know, never thought about it that way. It seems obvious now that you've said it, really cool, thanks! I would also add what was my previous explanation, which is that having so many things happening relentlessly (to the point where you can barely look at the map sometimes) you "tunnel" on what's happening regarding combat and kinda lose track on your hearing. Like going into auto-pilot mode, sort of. Anyway, I've shared this with a few friends of mine and advised people to come here and check on your page (even before I saw that you had answered, I will add). It's really impressive, kind of reminded me of Grim Dawn's OST at times as they also have that grim (no pun intended) element to it (5:25 for example). Anyway, I'm just kind of rambling by now. Really appreciate what you did here!

[@TheAshHeritor]

This, and the Darkwood and Bloodborne OSTs stand to be my absolute favorite game soundtracks currently in existence.

[@dashmaster_sav098]

I really enjoyed my experience with the game, and a big part of it was because of your excellent work!

[@UncomfortableGameShorts]

Loved this game and well done with the music!

[@drumatic]

Brilliant OST and soundscape for a brilliant game!

[@RimmCriolle]

this is reeeeally awesome! glad to hear such a fantastic soundtrack for a video game!

[@MaxLLMusic]

Thanks! Glad you like it!

[@archiehunter8643]

im convinced to buy this game just by listening to this. absolutely incredible.

[@ethandougall4392]

superb soundtrack, haunting but beautiful. perfectly goes with the game but stands independently of it as a phenomenal ost.

[@hgriffe]

Ah oui. Excellentissime. Parfaitement Lovecraftien. ça sent l'achat ! Merci beaucoup, du tres beau travail !

[@MaxLLMusic]

Merci Hubert!

[@benthesodaman6582]

I love the part in Splice from 33:41. I wish I had more musical knowledge to describe what it is I particularly loved here.

[@ostlover4728]

underrated game ,, best bosses designs ever

[@mupheminsaniproductions]

Keep doing what you do Max

[@MaxLLMusic]

I will, thanks for the support! :)

[@Zaudunyani]

Max LL, if you see this comment, I am incredibly curious how you managed to make or capture the "gong" sound. It doesn't sound like a gong, per se, but rather a colossal drum hooked up to some crunchy, resonant amplifier. It's one of the most unsettling sounds I've ever heard and I absolutely, positively love it.

[@darvesatorian9204]

17:49 triggered my PTSD

[@keennickolas8575]

@Darves Atorian I recently start falling into a mad grinning and mad laughter when I hear it and get over-excited! Nothing unusual, though ^^ Just the common feelings... xDDDDD

[@didekjozwiak]

*High-pitched demonic wails*

[@thelegendaryascendingdrago4428]

BEWARE THE GONG.

[@keennickolas8575]

This soundtrack is so captivating ... it always draws me in again and again (just like the game) ... and then I really need some time to be able to turn it off again ... sooooo good. :3

[@jadseif8102]

Après avoir fait le bouleversant et inoubliable Spiritfarer, j'ai eu envie de m'essayer à ce jeu. J'aime beaucoup ! La BO est beaucoup plus sombre que celle de Spiritfarer (en même temps, on n'attend pas de la musique d'un jeu lovecraftien d'être lumineuse et pleine de chaleur). J'ai un peu écouté le début de la BO de Jotun. J'ai envie de le découvrir.

[@TheFFaddict]

Great soundtrack. Splice is fucking amazing!

[@Arlik9000]

Game is a hidden gem itself, ost is on another lvl, I wish there was a 3th person horror game based on lovecraft universe with ost this good... one day, one day... xD

[@davidgomezt1530]

LA MEJOR BANDA SONORA QUE HE ESCUCHADO PARA UN JUEGO, (una comparación de muchos años de xp)

[@kiledamgaardasmussen5222]

The Diablo 2 inspiration is really evident when you listen for it. Great stuff.

[@HiDesert004]

This is great

[@monoguan]

listening to the "Dehumanization" on headset with high volume is a bad idea...

[@kudlak2245]

Amazing sound tracks buddy. Is it copyright protected ? Can i use them in my videos?

[@Salindrion]

Hey, is there any possible chance to get the sound track used for the "Resist or Embrace" official launch trailer?

[@MaxLLMusic]

I might upload it on my soundcloud in the near future

[@Salindrion]

Awesome that would be very much appreciated.

[@MasterTinker]

The trailer is mostly a mix of A Ruined World and Splice if you want to hear major parts of it. Start with 3:48, finish with 33:42. I'm looking forward to a soundcloud post though!

[@Salindrion]

That's true I just wish they had tracks both with and separate from the gong when hordes come.

[@peba1x291]

heloooo aqui e o braziiiil