Uploaded October 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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I love JRPGs that have mythical mysterious forests. Especially if the area itself has some kind of mysterious past or crazy lore behind it. I also love when the themes for those areas are pretty with a sense of something else in the background. That kind of music definitely influenced a lot of what I do. Here's a little something I've been putting together. I'd still like to tweak it a bit, but I hope you enjoy what it is for now! This is "Song That Plays When the JRPG Characters Get Lost in a Forest" but also known as "Where She Sleeps"
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-Songs in the video (all made by me)-
► "Where She Sleeps"
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-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: Neural DSP Archetype: Nolly, Plini, and Parallax
Drums: Superior Drummer 3
Mixing/Mastering Software: Izotope 5
Video Software: Adobe Premiere Pro
Video Camera: Canon Rebel T5i
MIDI Visuals: MIDITrail
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-CREDITS-
Balloon Guy Animation done by oa.padron: instagram.com/oa.padron
Shady Cicada "Not like this" emote done by Chi: twitter.com/arc0717
Current Balloon Guy avatar drawn by Dorsa Bidhendi: instagram.com/dorsabidhendi
Shady Cicada Banner drawing by ShyGuyXXL: shyguyxxl.deviantart.com
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I love JRPGs that have mythical mysterious forests. Especially if the area itself has some kind of mysterious past or crazy lore behind it. I also love when the themes for those areas are pretty with a sense of something else in the background. That kind of music definitely influenced a lot of what I do. Here's a little something I've been putting together. I'd still like to tweak it a bit, but I hope you enjoy what it is for now! This is "Song That Plays When the JRPG Characters Get Lost in a Forest" but also known as "Where She Sleeps"
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-Want to commission me for music/soundtracks? Check out the commission sheet/demo reel here!-
► bitly.com/HireShadyC
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-FOLLOW ME-
► Subscribe: youtube.com/c/shadycicada
► Twitch: twitch.tv/shadycicada
► Gaming Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCzlQCPeINSSHK1C_bXll_xg
► BandCamp: shadycicada.bandcamp.com
► Twitter: twitter.com/shadycicada
► Instagram: instagram.com/shadycicada
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-Songs in the video (all made by me)-
► "Where She Sleeps"
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-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: Neural DSP Archetype: Nolly, Plini, and Parallax
Drums: Superior Drummer 3
Mixing/Mastering Software: Izotope 5
Video Software: Adobe Premiere Pro
Video Camera: Canon Rebel T5i
MIDI Visuals: MIDITrail
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-MERCH-
► bit.ly/ShadyStore
-CREDITS-
Balloon Guy Animation done by oa.padron: instagram.com/oa.padron
Shady Cicada "Not like this" emote done by Chi: twitter.com/arc0717
Current Balloon Guy avatar drawn by Dorsa Bidhendi: instagram.com/dorsabidhendi
Shady Cicada Banner drawing by ShyGuyXXL: shyguyxxl.deviantart.com
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![I made a song out of video game controller noises
Finally got to improve on this little thing I tried 5 years ago. But yeah! I made a song out of video game controller noises Hope you enjoy the...good vibes
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Listen to the song here [Song Name: Good Vibes]
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► Apple Music: Coming Soon
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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, Omnisphere 2
Interface: SSL 2
Audio Software (DAW): Cubase 12 Pro
Tone Software: Neural DSP Archetype: Nolly, Plini, and Parallax
Drums: Superior Drummer 3
Mixing/Mastering Software: Izotope 5, Fabfilter Pro-Q 3
Video Software: Adobe Premiere Pro
Video Camera: Canon Rebel T5i
MIDI Visuals: MIDITrail
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CREDITS
Balloon Guy 3D Animations 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/
► Sign up with DistroKid and get your music out there! https://distrokid.com/vip/shadycicada I made a song out of video game controller noises](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/loDCXuiMayc/mqdefault.jpg)


![Field of Hopes and Dreams (Rock Cover) - Deltarune || Shady Cicada
I had to. Cmon. Dont look at me like that. Unless you really want to I guess. As soon as I saw the link to Deltarune, I downloaded it and played in immediately. All that excitement and emotion from 3 years ago came right back. Undertale was a genuinely fun game and the story, soundtrack, lore, and (especially) the music were all fantastic. I have a huge soft spot for Toby Foxs tracks and it really has influenced and motivated me to continue doing what I do. Deltarune does the same. And by taking apart this track (Field of Hopes and Dreams is amazing btw), I feel like I was able to learn a little more in terms of technique for my ownn work. Cant wait to see where this all goes. Here is my Rock Cover of Field of Hopes and Dreams from Toby Foxs Deltarune! I hope you enjoy!
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You guys are awesome!
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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 Field of Hopes and Dreams (Rock Cover) - Deltarune || Shady Cicada](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mNUtrv7tdXs/mqdefault.jpg)
![Making a Jrpg Soundtrack: Emotional Intro Theme (Inspired by Hiroyuki Sawano)
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Alright. Improv story, one step at a time. Could be fun. Could be about..nuggets. Who knows?
[First Contact]
THIS IS ARALIA. AN UNTOUCHED WORLD OF SERENITY. HOME TO LIFE AND ITS DESCENDANTS. AS OVERSEER, I WAIT UNTIL HUMANITY IS AT PEACE AND READY.
This was the first and last time we heard the voice from beyond the barrier. It was overheard by a someone only known as Kudzu, an ancient explorer who regularly traveled to the barrier, the invisible wall that surrounds our world. A few years after hearing the voice, he supposedly went missing, never to be found again.
The world of Aralia is an ocean surrounded by a ring of giant islands, each one being home to vastly different cultures and communities. At least...thats what we can assume. The government who runs this world now...they dont allow travel of any kind. Even talk of the barrier is looked down upon. This is their way of ensuring our safety.
There are no large conflicts, but is this truly the peace that our God wanted? Is it fine to be segregated from everyone? Is it okay to live in ignorance, going off the words of our ancestors? None of this feels right. I dont think this is living. I want to explore and solve the worlds mysteries, and thats what I plan to do...one day. When the time is right.
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Listen to the song here [Song Name: The Voice Beyond the Barrier]
► Spotify: Coming Soon
► YouTube: Coming Soon
► BandCamp: https://bit.ly/CicadaBarrier
► Apple Music: Coming Soon
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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, Omnisphere 2
Interface: SSL 2
Audio Software (DAW): Cubase 12 Pro
Tone Software: Neural DSP Archetype: Nolly, Plini, and Parallax
Drums: Superior Drummer 3
Mixing/Mastering Software: Izotope 5, Fabfilter Pro-Q 3
Video Software: Adobe Premiere Pro
Video Camera: Canon Rebel T5i
MIDI Visuals: MIDITrail
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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/
► Sign up with DistroKid and get your music out there! http://distrokid.com/vip/shadycicada Making a Jrpg Soundtrack: Emotional Intro Theme (Inspired by Hiroyuki Sawano)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mSszZ30gB14/mqdefault.jpg)

![When you fight a level 5 chair but the music is crazy
That chair...has hands...
Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/shadycicada
Twitch ► https://www.twitch.tv/shadycicada
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Listen to the song here [Song Name: Legends Yet Unspun]
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► YouTube: Coming Soon
► BandCamp: Coming Soon
► Apple Music: Coming Soon
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FOLLOW ME
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Gaming Channel ► @shadycicadagaming
Discord ► https://www.discord.gg/fRDWGWJCkG
Twitter ► https://www.twitter.com/shadycicada
Bluesky ►https://bsky.app/profile/shadycicada.bsky.social
BandCamp ► https://www.shadycicada.bandcamp.com/
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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, Omnisphere 2
Interface: SSL 2
Audio Software (DAW): Cubase 12 Pro
Tone Software: Neural DSP Archetype: Nolly, Plini, and Parallax
Drums: Superior Drummer 3
Mixing/Mastering Software: Izotope 5, Fabfilter Pro-Q 3
Video Software: Adobe Premiere Pro
Video Camera: Canon Rebel T5i
MIDI Visuals: MIDITrail
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CREDITS
Balloon Guy 3D Animations 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/
► Sign up with DistroKid and get your music out there! https://distrokid.com/vip/shadycicada When you fight a level 5 chair but the music is crazy](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nKRvCxxoH1M/mqdefault.jpg)
![Tabula Rasa [Video Game Battle Theme] (Rock Version) || Shady Cicada
Video Game Battle Themes. What can I say about these....lads? They help set the mood for a proper beat down. Most of the time, you have something upbeat and energetic to give you that much needed energy. Sometimes, you have absolute chaotic noises as a battle theme. Other times, you have a slow melodic theme to help set the mood for the atmosphere and aesthetic for the story, setting and characters. This Video Game battle theme (Tabula Rasa) was always meant to fit within the latter description. There is some intensity there to signify a conflict, but the overall mood is meant to be chill and slightly depressing in nature (not necessarily *sad* though). I didnt have any time to work on a full video for this week, so I figured Id throw together a rock version of one of my favorite songs Ive written. So here is a rock version of Tabula Rasa, an original Video Game Battle Theme. I hope you enjoy!
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-MERCH-
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-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 Tabula Rasa [Video Game Battle Theme] (Rock Version) || Shady Cicada](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nKu8ihQaXPQ/mqdefault.jpg)