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Don't forget... to get the best out of your Damnation: The Gothic Game Soundtrack, watch our 'How To Use...' video, which will give you a step by step guide on what tracks to use when as well as the rationale behind them and why they matter.
How To Use Guide for the official Soundtrack to ' Damnation: The Gothic Game. We'll show you which tracks to use, and when, in order to give...
Our latest, and far too long-overdue, blog post. Here, I give a little bit of the film's history, how and why Barry decided to provide the score(despite being too expensive), track breakdowns and why I think it's one of the most hauntingly beautiful soundtracks ever composed.
Adapted from a 1975 novella, Bid Time Return by one of the 20th century’s greatest writers, Richard Matherson, Somewhere in Time has become a cult-classic of cinema, showcasing Matherson’s writing, Reeve’s talent as a romantic lead beyond Superman(he just IS Superman and always will be) and Je...
We've uploaded an hour of combat music using our track 'The Fall: Final Conflict' from our official Damnation: The Gothic Game Soundtrack. Perfect for D&D/Gaming sessions with a dark fantasy/gothic theme. Enjoy!
Original Track: The Fall - Final ConflictTaken from the official Damnation: The Gothic Game SoundtrackTo help support our work, please consider purchasing th...
It's Valentine's Day, so to show how much we love you, all our Damnation: The Gothic Game Soundtrack albums are on sale at an eye-watering 25% discount. You too could be searching for love amid the squalor and dread of Dracula's castle while being serenaded by your very own ambient musical accompaniment. Hear the shrill whine of strings as you reach for your one true love before burying an axe in their cranium. Feel the soar of pounding drums as your heart is lifted(quite literally) from your chest. Everyone deserves a bit of love this Valentine's, even blood-soaked sociopaths desperately crawling across the paving stones in a bid to be the last alive! Give them, and yourselves, the gift of romance and music this Valentine's Day! Available at thefordj.com
To celebrate how much we love you guys(it's Valentine's Day so...), we're doing a sale of 25% off all albums!
Head here to grab yours. https://www.thefordj.com
Really hope you enjoy it!
You can watch this video to see more about how it works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLUe46CC-lE
Hope you like it. - Jack, Lead Composer of The Fordj.
The full orchestral score, in isolation, without the added sound effects of the Ambient Version of the album. 21 tracks of deep and sinister music, covering all moods in the gothic genre.
For the full, immersive experience, we have the original score combined with eerie and haunting sound effects to really put you in the middle of the action. Recommended for playing the game Available at thefordj.com
For the connoisseur, we have the Deluxe Version, which contains both AMBIENT and SYMPHONIC versions, plus the single edit of Hymn For The Damned. Available at thefordj.com
So lovely to get positive feedback from buyers of the album. It's been 2 years of solid graft and to finally hear that people are enjoying it means the world. Thank you so much!
Just bought this lovely little set for playing 'Werewolf' this Halloween. It's the basic werewolf/mafia game but instead of using cards, it has these awesome 'rune' tokens that don't bend or damage. Plus there's the added joy of players putting their hands in the bag and rattling around in there before taking out their hidden role for the game. I'm a big fan of tactile games so small improvements like this mean a lot. The rules are also very well-written and they've obviously thought about things from all angles. You can grab a copy by emailing [email protected]. FYI, This is not a paid partnership, I just like that they're a family-run business and they clearly love what they do. I got the normal game and a bag of extra runes for larger groups(22 in total) for £10. Bargain!
Hi all! Our new TRAILER is out for our OFFICIAL SOUNDTRACK to Damnation: The Gothic Game! SO proud to share this and can't wait till we finally release the album in a few weeks.
The trailer for our upcoming soundtrack to Damnation: The Gothic Game, a battle royale board game for 2-8 players, published by Blackletter Games.For more mo...
We have a new website! Head over to thefordj.com to see who we are, what we do and our latest soundtrack project!
Here is my unboxing of Damnation: The Gothic Game! Our team has been working on the official soundtrack to this behemoth for around 20 months, so to see the game finally exist in physical form is a real pleasure. A huge congratulations to Blackletter Games for bringing this to life and I cannot wait to bring it to the table. The soundtrack will be available from our site(thefordj.com - going live over the next few days) very soon. Have a great weekend, everyone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wT45iSsW8oA
I've just received my copy of Damnation: The Gothic Game and it's awesome! Here's what's in the box.
This beauty has finally arrived and it's every bit as smooth, polished and stunning as we'd expected. It's been a privilege to create the soundtrack for it and be part of something so wonderful. A huge Congratulations to Blackletter Games for knocking it out of the park! Today is a good day.
How do you make a soundtrack for a board game like Damnation: The Gothic Game, where a group of strangers must hunt each other through a castle until only one remains? Well, very much like a movie. 'But there's no storyboard, script or action to guide you!' I hear you cry. Well, you're right. We've had to create our own storyboards, but with the key caveat of keeping it relevant but also unobtrusive.
How?
We've kept the music close to the theme(claustrophobic castle/dark and stormy night/general unease and fear) while dropping in sound effects and ambience that complement the setting and gameplay(thunder, footsteps, distant screams etc).
Each sound must be sourced(which can take ages)and implemented in exactly the right spot to a: be heard, and b: not interfere with the music. Some of the sounds we obtained from the old Pinewood Studio vaults, some are our own and some come from the amazing Pixabay.
The result is an audial journey through the game's central setting, making the players feel as immersed as is possible within the castle walls(and sometimes outside too!). So who knows; next time you roll the dice and move your character along a dark and shadowy corridor, maybe the soundtrack's footsteps will echo along with you...
Have a listen here:
A track from the upcoming soundtrack for Damnation: The Gothic Game.
Attack!(title still not finalised) is a track designed to raise the adrenaline in the room. This is all about stalking your prey through the stone hallways of the castle, about the sweat beading your brow, about your shoulders tightening to snapping point just before you pounce from the shadows and vie with your opponent for the prize of murder. We wanted an earthy, visceral, almost tribal sound for the finale, with horn cries mimicking trumpets of war, and bezerker-esque percussion that apes the sound of animals scuffling to the death in the dust. Have a listen here:
Listen to Attack! (working title, mix to be finalised) by Blackletter Games on
Nyctophobia: another track from our Damnation: The Gothic Game Official Soundtrack. What does fear actually sound like? With this track, we've done our best, taking inspiration from the old Hammer Horror films, using descending and then rising scales to simulate the loss of bravery and then steady ascent to sheer terror. We also use the 'Devil's Interval': a set of two notes(supposedly banned by the Church in the Middle Ages - although not proven) that, when played together, create instant apprehension and anxiety in the listener. Have a listen here: https://soundcloud.com/user-539198705/untitled-track
The opening track to our Damnation: The Gothic Game Official Soundtrack: A panorama across the brooding peaks of the Carpathian Mountains, the distant crack of a driver's whip and then a furious chase as the carriage hurtles through the passes and forests to outrun a pack of ravenous wolves. The carriage, carrying a group of strangers who each harbour a black secret, finally arrives at the lofty and forbidding facade of Dracula's Castle, the drawbridge rises, the carriage enters and is swiftly swallowed by the gloom therein, and we are left with the wind and the crows as the strangers begin what will be the most terrifying and violent night of their lives.
Have a listen here:
A track from the upcoming soundtrack for Damnation: The Gothic Game.
Tonight's game: Fortune and Glory. Both Zhukov and Zane managed to get 15 gold back to their cities but who is the real winner? Recommended soundtracks: The Mummy(Indiana Jones is too obvious)/Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. Both are sweeping, heroic and tap into the feeing of childhood adventure. Our upcoming soundtrack to Damnation: The Gothic Game promises the opposite; claustrophobic, villainous and burrows into that feeling of absolute dread.
Just received this rare beauty. Written by one of the Cary sisters(the book spells it incorrectly with an 'e'), who wrote poetry in secret at night, it chronicles their rural childhoods in Cincinnati. It dips its toes into Gothic territory too, which made it a must-buy and it may provide some last minute inspiration for our upcoming soundtrack.
Producer Guy's cat. Not the sharpest tool in the box but quite sweet.
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A very rare game indeed, tonight. Geronimo is a 1976 roll and mover with the strange gimmick off climbing a cliff-face to get to the treasure while the enemy below you can destroy the levels you've climbed from under you, eventually causing you to fall and start again. More complicated than it sounds but also simple enough to learn in 1 turn. The soundtrack: Red Dead Redemption, one of the greatest scores ever written. The fact that it's for a video game defies belief(especially for the time it was composed). They used a real orchestra to bring the music to life and it shows. It also uses quite modern drum work in places which should sound anachronistic but actually just works beautifully. The choice to include actual songs like 'Dead Man's Gun' really elevates the entire experience. A game changing piece of work. #westernboardgame #westernboardgames #obscureboardgames #redeadredemption #viseogamesoundtracks
Hacking through this fantastic beast. I hate learning rules but this one does a pretty good job of lowering you in gently. Drip-feeding rules is always a good idea in my book so hats off to the designers. For this scenario, we're using Skeleton Battle battle/combat music from the wonderful Bardify on YT. This is a superb piece of music, insistent, tense and perfect for skirmishes at close quarters. #َgloomhavenjawsofthelion #boardgamesoundtrack #musicforgamesandfilm #boardgamemusic #bardify
Board Game Night: Lost Valley of the Dinosaurs! This mighty 80's classic has you racing across a forgotten prehistoric land in search of hidden ancient treasure. Shoot dinos, fall in the swamp, swoop down with the pteranodon and avoid the volcano's lava, this game has it all. For the soundtrack choice, I've gone with something reminiscent of the old stop motion adventure movies I'd often find playing on terrestrial tv on a rainy Sunday afternoon when I was a kid: 1960's The Lost World by Paul Sawtell and Bert Shefter. It conveys the sense of fun, fear and excitement that the game shares, while keeping it old-fashioned and rough around the edges enough to recall the innocence of a bygone era. #lostvalleyofthedinosaursgame #lostvalleyofthedinosaurs #80sboardgamenight #boardgamemusic #waddingtonsgames
John Williams is a flawless composer. Arguably the greatest film composer of all time, his distinctive sound comes from his extensive use of insistent and commanding melodies lifted by majestic counter melodies that fill the room with a sense of adventure. Nothing is lazy and even the most subtle underscores take on a life of their own when listened to in isolation. For Fireball Island, we've chosen his soundtrack to The Lost World. It screams jungle adventure while using less of the instantly recognisable themes from the previous film, Jurassic Park, making it ideal in its own right as an accompaniment to a game set on a volcanic island. Never bettered, John Williams has forever changed the standard of film score composition and has given some of the most beautiful and moving music ever created. In many ways, Indiana Jones, Star Wars, Superman, Jaws all owe their appeal and cultural impact to this man. Did you know, he also wrote the music for the tv show Land Of The Giants in the 1960's? #thelostworldsoundtrack #fireballislandboardgame #boardgamesoundtrack #boardgamesoundtracks #damnationthegothicgame
I did an interview with my friend and fellow teacher, Zdenek, for his podcast. He and I go way back as we bonded over our mutual love of board games, as well as using them as tools in English classes. #damnationthegothicgame #gothicsoundtrack #gothicsoundtracks #boardgamesoundtracks #composerinterview #composerinterviews
Finally! Our first trailer! So happy to share this with you all. Thank you to #blacklettergames #hueteo for the beautiful game and artwork. This project has been an absolute joy to work on. #boardgamesoundtrack #boardgamesoundtracks #damnationthegothicgame #gothicgamemusic
My wife and I(that's me throwing the ring) watched the new #thelordoftheringsamusicaltale at #thewatermilltheatrenewbury on Friday. My favourite book of all time and, so far, my favourite theatre experience. The cast of 20 all sing, dance, act and play their own instruments to a beautifully intimate rendition of the epic tale. At 3 hours long, it has to edit and streamline many of the story's tangents, but it does it well and keeps the hobbits at its heart, beginning and ending outside in the actual gardens of the old converted watermill. It's Bilbo's 111st, the audience are the guests and the hobbits interact playfully with you as in the run up to his birthday speech. Recently, this theatre had its funding cut. Refusing to bend, someone decided to take an almighty risk and put on the biggest and most expensive production it has ever done. It has paid off(so far) and the team have managed to succeed where the original London run of this production failed in 2007, making this journey moving, heartfelt and visibly gruelling for our hobbits. No one phones it in here. While the protagonists lead the charge, the 'extras'(I use that term lightly) keep the blood warm and pumping, clogging the tiny theatre with enthusiasm and musical prowess as they strum, pluck and sing along to the action they flank. It's showing until mid October and I couldn't recommend it enough. Immersive and memorable long after the lights of Hobbiton have been extinguished, this was a truly perfect night. #thewatermilltheatre #lotrmusical #bilbos111thbirthday
Busy, busy... #dierollin #howtoplayvideo #blacklettergames #damnationthegothicgame #gothicsoundtrack #boardgamesoundtracks #boardgamesoundtrack #halloweenboardgame
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