Uploaded December 2019 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
[Song Name: Shake the Earth]
Video Games and Anime. Well actually...90% video games. I'm talking about influences by the way. You'll have to excuse me, I just finished editing this video and I am in need of the BIG SLEEP. The influence from videos games (and some anime) had led to some of my favorite song creations I've ever made. This year was something special. I figured I knew enough to attempt making a video game song in 10 minutes. It was meant to be a joke video, but the amount views and support it got was insane. And then it hit me: I can avoid a burnout this year if I introduce "Attempts" as a new series! This led to some pretty great stuff, including some of the most "different" originals I've ever made. This year also included "Hero (Encore)" which is my favorite song I've ever made. It's definitely been a journey, and I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for giving that small lad from 6.5 years ago a chance. I'll never forget that. I will keep working on improving! Here's the medley. This is "Making a Shady Cicada Anime/Video Game Medley (2019)". I hope you enjoy!
-Get the song here-
► BandCamp (Free for a limited time): bit.ly/Cicada2019
► iTunes: apple.co/36bifIN
► Spotify: spoti.fi/38qQZaT
► Google Play: bit.ly/3atdOMW
► Amazon: [Coming Soon]
-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 Dorsa Bidhendi: instagram.com/dorsabidhendi
Shady Cicada Banner drawing by ShyGuyXXL: 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
Interface: Line 6 UX2
Audio Software (DAW): Cubase 5 (for video capturing) & Cubase 10
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
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[Song Name: Shake the Earth]
Video Games and Anime. Well actually...90% video games. I'm talking about influences by the way. You'll have to excuse me, I just finished editing this video and I am in need of the BIG SLEEP. The influence from videos games (and some anime) had led to some of my favorite song creations I've ever made. This year was something special. I figured I knew enough to attempt making a video game song in 10 minutes. It was meant to be a joke video, but the amount views and support it got was insane. And then it hit me: I can avoid a burnout this year if I introduce "Attempts" as a new series! This led to some pretty great stuff, including some of the most "different" originals I've ever made. This year also included "Hero (Encore)" which is my favorite song I've ever made. It's definitely been a journey, and I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for giving that small lad from 6.5 years ago a chance. I'll never forget that. I will keep working on improving! Here's the medley. This is "Making a Shady Cicada Anime/Video Game Medley (2019)". I hope you enjoy!
-Get the song here-
► BandCamp (Free for a limited time): bit.ly/Cicada2019
► iTunes: apple.co/36bifIN
► Spotify: spoti.fi/38qQZaT
► Google Play: bit.ly/3atdOMW
► Amazon: [Coming Soon]
-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 Dorsa Bidhendi: instagram.com/dorsabidhendi
Shady Cicada Banner drawing by ShyGuyXXL: 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
Interface: Line 6 UX2
Audio Software (DAW): Cubase 5 (for video capturing) & Cubase 10
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! distrokid.com/vip/shadycicada
