The original request from Stuart was to make 'meditative' music. He wanted bell-like instruments, or drones. Although we eventually strayed a bit from that, it lives on in this track to a degree. The bell-like instruments are actually sound-effects in the game when you hop around. The meditative drone-like elements here that Yogis might go crazy for were inspired mainly by the stillness of this level. There's a waterfall, and the whole level is a beautiful gold color. So, this music really had to communicate that stillness... and provide some contrast to the rest of the in-game music that's a little more movement-oriented.
MMO game's transportive score marks yet another victory for composer Gareth Coker ("Ori and the Blind Forest," "Halo Infinite"). Bandcamp New & Notable Aug 16, 2023