Uploaded June 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
► Full song at - 1:21 [Song Name: Where the Heart Is]
Starting Area Themes. Always so full of hope. Always so happy, endearing, and calming. Man, I said that like a villain before destroying said area. Oops. ANYWAYS, starting area themes always have this charm about them that just makes you feel like you're about to go on a grand adventure. It's a feeling I always wanted to capture in my own styles. Did I succeed this time around? Maybe. Maybe not. Either way, it was a good learning experience! I don't do happy songs on this channel often, but it's honestly a nice change every once in awhile. Anyways, this is "How To: Make an RPG Starting Area Theme in 5 Minutes". I hope you enjoy!
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-CREDITS-
Current Balloon Boy avatar drawn by Patorii: patorii.tumblr.com
Shady Cicada Banner drawing by ShyGuyXXL: shyguyxxl.deviantart.com
-EQUIPMENT-
Guitar: Schecter Banshee Elite 6 (with Seymour Duncan Alpha/Omega Pick ups)
Bass: Ibanez Soundgear SDGR
Strings: Elixir "Light-Heavy"
Orchestra: East West Symphonic Orchestra (Gold Version)
Synths/Synth Drums/Various Instruments: Xpand!2
Interface: Line 6 UX2
Audio Software (DAW): Cubase 5
Tone Software: POD Farm 2 & Bias FX
Drums: Superior Drummer 2.0
Mixing/Mastering Software: Izotope 5
Video Software: Adobe Premiere Pro
Video Camera: Canon Rebel T5i
► Full song at - 1:21 [Song Name: Where the Heart Is]
Starting Area Themes. Always so full of hope. Always so happy, endearing, and calming. Man, I said that like a villain before destroying said area. Oops. ANYWAYS, starting area themes always have this charm about them that just makes you feel like you're about to go on a grand adventure. It's a feeling I always wanted to capture in my own styles. Did I succeed this time around? Maybe. Maybe not. Either way, it was a good learning experience! I don't do happy songs on this channel often, but it's honestly a nice change every once in awhile. Anyways, this is "How To: Make an RPG Starting Area Theme in 5 Minutes". I hope you enjoy!
-Get the song here-
► BandCamp: bit.ly/ShadyHeart
► iTunes: apple.co/2FIaj7t
► Spotify:
► Google Play:
► Amazon:
-Support me on Patreon-
► bit.ly/shadypatreon
-FOLLOW ME-
► Subscribe: youtube.com/c/shadycicada
► BandCamp: shadycicada.bandcamp.com
► Twitch: twitch.tv/shadycicada
► Twitter: twitter.com/shadycicada
► Instagram: instagram.com/shadycicada
-MERCH-
► bit.ly/ShadyStore
-CREDITS-
Current Balloon Boy avatar drawn by Patorii: patorii.tumblr.com
Shady Cicada Banner drawing by ShyGuyXXL: shyguyxxl.deviantart.com
-EQUIPMENT-
Guitar: Schecter Banshee Elite 6 (with Seymour Duncan Alpha/Omega Pick ups)
Bass: Ibanez Soundgear SDGR
Strings: Elixir "Light-Heavy"
Orchestra: East West Symphonic Orchestra (Gold Version)
Synths/Synth Drums/Various Instruments: Xpand!2
Interface: Line 6 UX2
Audio Software (DAW): Cubase 5
Tone Software: POD Farm 2 & Bias FX
Drums: Superior Drummer 2.0
Mixing/Mastering Software: Izotope 5
Video Software: Adobe Premiere Pro
Video Camera: Canon Rebel T5i

![Shady Cicada - Hero (Encore) [Original Video Game Battle Theme]
[Song Name: Hero (Encore)]
Video Game Battle Themes. These are some of the best types of tracks to grace this amazing, but also meme-encrusted Earth. The atmosphere that comes from a video game battle theme can really help carry the fight and add a huge emotional impact to it. They arent always energetic. Sometimes theyre incredibly ambient and calm. Sometimes, theres subtle foreshadowing of whats to come, whether it be through a melody/leitmotif or something else. Video game battle themes can even help you picture your own scenarios and ideas. I just love them, which is a pretty obvious fact by now. Ive been trying to figure out my style for myself and my video game idea (which may or may not happen) and I think this is by far the closest Ive gotten. Rock, Jazzy feels and uh...cool bass guitar things, frantic piano, emotional sci-fi, orchestra. All the things Ive wanted to incorporate are there. This is easily one of my all-time favorite songs Ive ever made. Here is Hero (Encore) [Original Video Game Battle Theme]. Yes, I just said the whole video title. I hope you enjoy!
-Get the song here-
► BandCamp: http://bit.ly/HeroEncore
► iTunes: https://apple.co/2UNbwE2
► Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2vioQkQ
► Google Play:
► Amazon:
-End Song-
► http://bit.ly/ShadyHero
-Support me on Patreon-
► http://bit.ly/shadypatreon
-FOLLOW ME-
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► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadycicada/
-MERCH-
► http://bit.ly/ShadyStore
(more beanies/hats/designs/clothes being added soon!)
-CREDITS-
Current Balloon Boy avatar drawn by Patorii: http://patorii.tumblr.com
Shady Cicada Banner drawing by ShyGuyXXL: http://shyguyxxl.deviantart.com/
-EQUIPMENT-
Guitar: Schecter Banshee Elite 6 (with Seymour Duncan Alpha/Omega Pick ups)
Bass: Ibanez Soundgear SDGR
Strings: Elixir Light-Heavy
Orchestra: East West Symphonic Orchestra (Gold Version) + Xpand!2
Synths and Synth Drums: Xpand!2
Interface: Line 6 UX2
Audio Software: Cubase 5
Tone Software: POD Farm 2 & Bias FX
Drums: Superior Drummer 2.0
Mixing/Mastering Software: Izotope 5
Video Software: Adobe Premiere Pro
Video Camera: Canon Rebel T5i Shady Cicada - Hero (Encore) [Original Video Game Battle Theme]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cA0uGOVhZ9A/mqdefault.jpg)
![How To: Make a Eurobeat Song in 5 Minutes || Shady Cicada
► Full song example at - 1:29 [Song Name: Night Time Fever]
You ever seen a guitar drift before? Well...you probaly wont see that here. BUT, you will witness the absolute maddest and raddest beats in this new Eurobeat track. Are you a fan of fast driving, electronic/rock music, and dancing on arrow pads? This might be the experience for you, friend. Strap in and take a listen to How To: Make a Eurobeat Song in 5 Minutes. I hope you enjoy!
-Get the song here-
► BandCamp: http://bit.ly/ShadyNTF
► iTunes:
► Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Aw1M5m
► Google Play: http://bit.ly/2yAacHO
► Amazon:
-End Song-
► http://bit.ly/ShadyREM
-Sixteen in Monos Channel-
► www.youtube.com/sixteeninmono
-Support me on Patreon-
► http://bit.ly/shadypatreon
-FOLLOW ME-
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► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShadyCicada
-MERCH-
► http://bit.ly/ShadyStore
(more beanies/hats/designs/clothes being added soon!)
-Special Thanks to My Patrons-
Special Thanks to my Patrons: Freya Broderick, James Wang, Nathan Lelo, Michael Stokes, my, DJ McDowell, Jams, Noah Thomas, Nawaf AlNaqbi, Adam Adams, Shayne Moy, LT3, Renyoudie, Arnaud Bénéfice, Corey Powell, Sean Anthony Halim, xWorkerBeex, I_NEED_21EEP, Paul Honeycutt, British Lets Plays, Oliver Edward Baldry, Darryl, Justin Everaert, The Great Aggron, Mizutamakun001, Ry j Nelson, HoundEye, Johnnie Evans, Mattatak90, Tyrell Thomas, Philipp Föller, Honokachii, True Sparktron, Roy, Chance Battenberg, kier, Gianluca Di Mundo, Kanaan Reiley Sullivan, Ace the Alchemist, Hellboy, Snow Stomper, Johnnie Evans, Scott Stewart, Tyler Delino, Youri, Eimantas Paužuolis, (Joker) Matthew, Alper Akdeniz, LaRaikaa, Luke T, Ryan, Herson Ruiz, Ian Wyatt, Brendan Burke, Nathanael Anderson, Hornlitz, Netro Shine, Devlin Scrimger, Patdude Studios, Sanjesh, William Andersson, Jan Macek, James Lee Lord Parker, Thorben Dahl, Anthony Karns, Thomas Adams, Santa_Destroyer, Kendall Johnson, Michael Osiens, [T]yphoon, Kevin Chase, Danielle Cormier-Vargas, Astringer, Joe Carter, Fredrik bjork, Jesse Rominske, Jordan, Storm Holloway, ArnyUnderCover, Mockingjay N7, Olivia V, Julien Havoc, George Wu, CS1, Shawn Fenn, Axeon, Keiryaku, Roman, Nicole Boczula, Candela Shred, Dets, Cinnaminion, Adam Bass, Master Shadow, Tyrell Bennett, Kobe Martin-Henry, Dennis Poppe, Skull Kid, Electrik Dave, Nickolas Baker, Teal, Clément Roy, Zolrolt Zargen, Leviathan, PdaddyJ, Elijah Compton, Jeth Rocket, Ashidoodle
You guys are awesome!
-CREDITS-
Current Balloon Boy avatar drawn by Patorii: http://patorii.tumblr.com
Shady Cicada Banner drawing by ShyGuyXXL: http://shyguyxxl.deviantart.com/
-EQUIPMENT-
Guitar: Schecter Banshee Elite 6 (with Seymour Duncan Alpha/Omega Pick ups)
Bass: Ibanez Soundgear SDGR
Strings: Elixir Light-Heavy
Orchestra: East West Symphonic Orchestra (Gold Version) + Xpand!2
Synths and Synth Drums: Xpand!2
Interface: Line 6 UX2
Audio Software: Cubase 5
Tone Software: POD Farm 2 & Bias FX
Drums: Superior Drummer 2.0
Mixing/Mastering Software: Izotope 5
Video Software: Adobe Premiere Pro
Video Camera: Canon Rebel T5i How To: Make a Eurobeat Song in 5 Minutes || Shady Cicada](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cXE5kVs7XRA/mqdefault.jpg)

![Making an Anime Battle Theme || Shady Cicada
► Full song at - 2:01 [Song Name: Until My Bones Shatter]
► Check out the video this song was commissioned for! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSAz7mMgJq0
Anime battle themes. What else can I really say about anime battle themes? I love them so much and the amount of energy they cane give is unbelievable. You dont even need a bunch of action happening on the screen sometimes. Anime Battle Themes can help give a scene so much energy even if the scene itself is minimal in action. It could just be representing how the characters feel. Either way, Anime battle themes are a gift and I love to write songs in that style. Its been awhile since my last one, but thanks to a lovely commission (drawinglikeasir on youtube), I was given the chance to make another! I hope you enjoy. This is Making an Anime Battle Theme.
-Get the song here-
► BandCamp: https://bit.ly/ShadyUMB
► iTunes: https://apple.co/2Axy96w
► Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2YvU1qY
► Google Play: https://bit.ly/2Y1uHdo
► Amazon:
-Support me on Patreon-
► http://bit.ly/shadypatreon
-FOLLOW ME-
► Subscribe: https://youtube.com/c/shadycicada
► Gaming Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzlQCPeINSSHK1C_bXll_xg
► BandCamp: https://shadycicada.bandcamp.com/
► Twitch: https://twitch.tv/shadycicada
► Twitter: https://twitter.com/shadycicada
► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadycicada/
-MERCH-
► http://bit.ly/ShadyStore
-CREDITS-
Current Balloon Boy avatar drawn by Dorsa Bidhendi: https://www.instagram.com/dorsabidhendi/
Shady Cicada Banner drawing by ShyGuyXXL: http://shyguyxxl.deviantart.com/
-EQUIPMENT-
Guitars: Ibanez RGR652AHBF Prestige, Fender American Elite Telecaster, Schecter Banshee Elite 6 (with Seymour Duncan Alpha/Omega Pick ups)
Bass: Fender American Performer Precision Bass, Ibanez Soundgear
Strings: Elixir Light-Heavy
Orchestra: East West Symphonic Orchestra (Gold Version)
Synths/Synth Drums/Various Instruments: Xpand!2
A bunch of other Stuff: NI Komplete 12
Interface: Line 6 UX2
Audio Software (DAW): Cubase 10 Pro
Tone Software: POD Farm 2 & Bias FX
Drums: Superior Drummer 2.0
Mixing/Mastering Software: Izotope 5
Video Software: Adobe Premiere Pro
Video Camera: Canon Rebel T5i
► Sign up with Distrokid and get your music out there! http://distrokid.com/vip/shadycicada Making an Anime Battle Theme || Shady Cicada](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cmdq53RL400/mqdefault.jpg)




![How To: Make a Chaotic Boss Battle Theme in 5 Minutes (+ Full Song at the End) || Shady Cicada
► Full song at - 2:08 [Song Name: Jazz Hands]
Chaotic Boss Battle Themes. What can I say about these mad lad tracks? Chaotic boss battle themes have a way of giving you energy while also giving you slight anxiety. Thats kind of the beauty of it. Setting an atmosphere like that can be very interesting, especially if the boss battle itself resides in the uncanny territory. Having a song that matches said atmosphere can have some pretty strong effects on the player. This here is my take on making a song that fits that atmosphere while also giving off the feelings mentioned above. This is How To: Make a Chaotic Boss Battle Theme in 5 Minutes. I hope you enjoy! This song was inspired by Earthboud and The Zelda Series!
-Get the song here-
► BandCamp: http://bit.ly/ShadyJazz
► iTunes:
► Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2YYy8mr
► Google Play:
► Amazon: https://amzn.to/2YTeLXW
-Support me on Patreon-
► http://bit.ly/shadypatreon
-FOLLOW ME-
► Subscribe: https://youtube.com/c/shadycicada
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► Twitch: https://twitch.tv/shadycicada
► Twitter: https://twitter.com/shadycicada
► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadycicada/
-MERCH-
► http://bit.ly/ShadyStore
-CREDITS-
Current Balloon Boy avatar drawn by Dorsa Bidhendi: https://www.instagram.com/dorsabidhendi/
Shady Cicada Banner drawing by ShyGuyXXL: http://shyguyxxl.deviantart.com/
-EQUIPMENT-
Guitar: Schecter Banshee Elite 6 (with Seymour Duncan Alpha/Omega Pick ups)
Bass: Ibanez Soundgear SDGR
Strings: Elixir Light-Heavy
Orchestra: East West Symphonic Orchestra (Gold Version)
Synths/Synth Drums/Various Instruments: Xpand!2
Interface: Line 6 UX2
Audio Software (DAW): Cubase 5
Tone Software: POD Farm 2 & Bias FX
Drums: Superior Drummer 2.0
Mixing/Mastering Software: Izotope 5
Video Software: Adobe Premiere Pro
Video Camera: Canon Rebel T5i How To: Make a Chaotic Boss Battle Theme in 5 Minutes (+ Full Song at the End) || Shady Cicada](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/e1ydIiNWq28/mqdefault.jpg)
![Making an UNDERGROUND Boss Area Theme || Shady Cicada
► Full song at - 1:27 [Song Name: House Down Under]
Video game themes are cool. Underground areas and boss themes are both cool. So heres me making an underground boss area theme. Wacky scales included (but not intentionally somehow). The overall cave vibe was inspired by JRPG SNES stuff while the heavy percussion was inspired by stuff like Donkey Kong Country and Final Fantasy VII. Random influences all around. I hope you enjoy! (And a special shout out to all the people who have used my music in their DnD campaigns. Love ya!)
-Get the song here-
► BandCamp: http://bit.ly/ShadyHouse
► iTunes:
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-Want to commission me for music/soundtracks? Check out the commission sheet/demo reel here!-
► https://bitly.com/HireShadyC
-Support me on Patreon-
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-FOLLOW ME-
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► Gaming Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzlQ...
► BandCamp: https://shadycicada.bandcamp.com/
► Twitter: https://twitter.com/shadycicada
► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadycicada/
-MERCH-
► http://bit.ly/ShadyStore
-CREDITS-
Balloon Guy Animation done by oa.padron: https://www.instagram.com/oa.padron/
Shady Cicada Not like this emote done by Chi: https://twitter.com/arc0717
Current Balloon Guy avatar drawn by Dorsa Bidhendi: https://www.instagram.com/dorsabidhendi/
Shady Cicada Banner drawing by ShyGuyXXL: http://shyguyxxl.deviantart.com/
-EQUIPMENT-
Guitars: Ibanez RGR652AHBF Prestige, Fender American Elite Telecaster, Schecter Banshee Elite 6 (with Seymour Duncan Alpha/Omega Pick ups)
Bass: Fender American Performer Precision Bass, Ibanez Soundgear
Strings: Elixir Light-Heavy
Orchestra: East West Symphonic Orchestra (Platinum Version)
Synths/Synth Drums/Various Instruments: Xpand!2
A bunch of other Stuff: NI Komplete 12
Interface: Line 6 UX2
Audio Software (DAW): Cubase 10 Pro
Tone Software: POD Farm 2 & Neural DSP Archetype: Nolly
Drums: Superior Drummer 3
Mixing/Mastering Software: Izotope 5
Video Software: Adobe Premiere Pro
Video Camera: Canon Rebel T5i
MIDI Visuals: MIDITrail
► Sign up with DistroKid and get your music out there! http://distrokid.com/vip/shadycicada Making an UNDERGROUND Boss Area Theme || Shady Cicada](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/e4CHjYrlm4U/mqdefault.jpg)