Popular Post Nescent Posted January 26, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted January 26, 2016 (edited) The mythical island of Okoto was once a land of prosperity. The City of the Mask Makers blossomed from the ground and grew old before falling to the corruption of Makuta. There were brighter days, long ago but not forgotten, for the memories of generations passed are sustained in the music of the villagers. Recent times have been difficult. Okoto is plagued, and each day is a battle. The nature of the island is hostile, and horrible Skull Spiders ruthlessly invade the villages. It is a nearly constant struggle, but when the suns set and when evil rests, the villages of Okoto resonate. So long as the villagers remain united, the heart of the island will continue to beat through their songs. Thick trees and grueling swamps are home to ancient ruins and the dwellers of Jungle. This is the most trying part of Okoto's wilderness; thorny vines and vile waters cover nearly every inch of the mountainous Region of Jungle. From the steepest cliffs to the tallest trees, villagers make due with hanging huts and overgrown settlements. Most villagers would not fare well in this extremely hostile environment, but Jungle villagers are among the most resilient. However, while their exteriors may be tough and hardy, their hearts lie in the treetops. As the suns set beyond the tree-line, the jungle is bathed with luscious gold: the last rays of light paint the canopy with a magical warmth. Deep green leaves and sharp, black shadows dance wildly as a massive breeze sweeps through every last branch, carrying with it the sounds of the wild. In a flattened clearing, hundreds of villagers gather together, beat their drums, and become one with the wind and the swaying trees. Travel to the Region of Earth and you will find little more than glossy, barren rock. The terrain is scarred with jagged crags, dark pits, and deep cracks. But sink down into the earth, through the obsidian caves, past the shimmering crystals, into the belly of Okoto, and you will find caverns so great that they fit whole mountains. It is here, deep underground, that the Earth villagers reside: Stocky, stoic, creative workers who dig into the ground each passing day. Their home is rough and rigid, just as they are, and in the absence of the suns, their music roars frequently through the day. The song of the Earth villagers is loud, amplified by the enormous cavity they inhabit. In the center of a massive cavern, a dozen villagers sit before an array of magnificent drums and bizarre instruments created by the Region's outstanding engineers…the walls begin to tremble, and somewhere in the darkness, slimy green Skull Spiders retreat into the dark, terrified by the might of the upcoming music. Not all of the Region of Earth is tough and loud. Deep down the twisted, winding caves, into the secluded chambers miles below the surface, serene villagers linger, quiet and unheard. This place is too reclusive for Rahi and Skull Spiders; it is a place where villagers come to think, or be alone. It is also a place where villagers congregate to share their wisdom. In a cramped, round cavern, a small gathering of villagers lay close together and idly play, just passing the time. Somewhere nearby, a lonesome villager sits and meditates to their muffled song. Nesting on the mountains south in Okoto is the great volcano, roaring and spitting into the sky, smothering the Region of Fire with smoke and ash. The ground itself glows fiery-red and orange, burning and bleeding fire and lava. Most of the Region is a flat, smokey wasteland, home to foul beasts and dangerous fire-pits, and in a cavernous valley in the Region's center there is a village built of rock. Here, the villagers of Fire train and fight. They are warriors at heart, and in the dark of night, kept alight by the blazing flames, the villagers unite together to rally. Intimidating drums that rattle the mountains, sly lutes that creep through the canyons, and complicated contraptions whose soft sound carries over all the flat wastes: these are the instruments of the Fire villagers. Sheltered in the narrow canyons far away from the mighty volcano, making homes in the black caves, a small tribe of Fire villagers sinks into the shadows to stave off the night. They are not afraid, for they cling together, and by flickering light of a fire, they ignite the canyons with their song...It is a song of triumph. In the Region of Stone, there is no place to hide from the great, scorching sun. Between the heat, the sandstorms, the predators, and the sheer immensity of the desert, Stone villagers are trained to be supremely resilient. They are hunters and scavengers, but also craftsmen. A team of seasoned hunters sets off into the rocky canyon toward the north-east. There are no settlements here; only the wild. Trekking through the windy dunes, they make themselves heard with portable drums, small but powerful, and bowed instruments, which they strike with a mallet. Beyond the dune-tops, Skull Spiders and Rahi retreat from the barrage of sound, terrified. The northernmost segment of Okoto is a frozen stretch of mountains. The lower points along the coast are dull and glacial, home to formidable wild beasts and desolate ice…but deeper within the region, amidst the blizzards and the mountains, bustling snow buries countless footsteps over and over. This is where the villagers of Ice call home, and it is the coldest, windiest place on Okoto. Day by day, villagers chip away at the ice, carving their homes in the crystal-like mountainsides. The Rahi here are among the most well-adapted, and between the Skull Spiders, the beasts, and the horribly vicious winds, villagers of the Region of Ice are the most diligent workers on the island. In the midst of a raging blizzard, workers fight through the cold, and a band of villagers plays over the noise. The spirit of their music is one of work. The sound of drummers carries through the ground, flutists flow with the wind, and the Protector himself chimes a massive array of bells, echoing through the cold valleys. Down the slopes, in the low, quiet outskirts of the Region of Ice, elder villagers make their homes in crannies along the chilled coast. Much of the ocean is frozen over, and convenient ice crags obscure the small village from intruders and protect it from the wind. It is a safe and hidden place, and on a low-key, grey afternoon, elders and their children gather together on the cliffside with frosty instruments. Very little on Okoto compares to the beauty that is flowing water. It comprises everything from the gentle, trickling streams, to the fierce, roaring waterfalls, to the massive, silent depths of the ocean. The Region of Water is the freest and the quaintest place on the island, and its villagers are every bit as nimble as the water itself. A collage of buildings lay planted on the ocean floor; under the sea, there is only the sound of water: a deep, ever-present rumble stretching into the endless depths. Inside the village, by dim light of glowing crystals, the villagers of Water congregate. Up on the surface is a whole different world. Bright green vegetation is intertwined with the rushing water and still ponds. The air is humid and fresh, and filled with colorful sounds - the sizzling splash of foamy waves, the subtle hiss of distant waterfalls, and the quiet buzz of unseen insects, perhaps visitors from the Region of Jungle. This is the safest place on Okoto, and somewhere on the coastline, a band of villagers lay peacefully, sprawled across the wet, grassy rocks. Their instruments are small and lightweight, and their song almost blends with the sounds of nature. Their music makes them forget the island's peril, if only for a minute or two. Click here to listen on YouTube Click here to download (55.5 MB) Edited February 11, 2016 by -Windrider- 23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toatapio Nuva Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Once again the fandom proves that they are capable of bringing life and personality to locations that originally had none. Great music, definitely adds that special something to the Okoto setting. 1 Quote My BZPRPG profiles - Viima, Lai Lai Kirgan, Jarkale, Hile, Tuli + Kavala, Khervos, Thira Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irrie Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 This is straight fire. Ha...see what I did there...fire region... ... 2 Quote bZpOwEr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silo Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 wow, this is incredible - a lot of work and a very creative idea Quote . Kathok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionicleFanatic Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Marvelous, truly marvelous. My favourite is definitely the Ice region one. It captures the smooth, cool feel of Ko-Wahi perfectly, even though it's a different place. [] You used Garageband, I assume? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nescent Posted January 27, 2016 Author Share Posted January 27, 2016 Thanks for the comments! Once again the fandom proves that they are capable of bringing life and personality to locations that originally had none. Great music, definitely adds that special something to the Okoto setting. Thanks a lot, I was aiming for a bit of world-building with this. The official music for G2 is nice enough, but it doesn't sound like something the islanders could make. This is straight fire. Ha...see what I did there...fire region... ...Music of Okoto is what's hot right now...some of the tracks are stone-cold. In a good way. Puns. wow, this is incredible - a lot of work and a very creative idea Thanks you. It's wasn't too much work, I did most of it in just a couple days. c: Marvelous, truly marvelous. My favourite is definitely the Ice region one. It captures the smooth, cool feel of Ko-Wahi perfectly, even though it's a different place. [ ] You used Garageband, I assume?Thanks, the Region of Ice is one of my personal favorites. Gotta love those bells. I did not make these in Garageband, though; they were made in Logic Pro X. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallior Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 THIS IS SO GOOD! I am in love with this musicality. It amazes me how you can get such vibrant, non-musical sounds in an editing software to sound really good! A+ for sure! Planning on making any for the City of the Mask Makers? Quote "Remember when the comics forum had a lot of good stuff? Let's make that a thing again." -Kazi the Matoran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nescent Posted January 28, 2016 Author Share Posted January 28, 2016 THIS IS SO GOOD! I am in love with this musicality. It amazes me how you can get such vibrant, non-musical sounds in an editing software to sound really good! A+ for sure! Planning on making any for the City of the Mask Makers?Thanks Dallior, I'm really glad you like it! I wasn't planning on making any more, at least not yet. City of the Mask Makers music would be cool though, maybe I'll make something like that sometime. We'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaosMarin Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Just amazing man! I can't help but be amazed at how this fandom is dedicated to Bionicle and willing to enrich it making it more than just lego toys. Lego may not admit it, but fan-created stuff is a huge enrichment to their stuff. This is the best example. Great job and I hope to see more of you! 3 Quote OPEN WORLD 3D GAME SET ON SPHERUS MAGNA AFTER THE END OF G1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSkeletonMan939 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Sounds like Skyward Sword's soundtrack. Have you ever played that game, or is it just a coincidence?Great job, by the way! It's a very different sound from what we've heard in the past from Bionicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Destroyer Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Sounds like Skyward Sword's soundtrack. Have you ever played that game, or is it just a coincidence? Great job, by the way! It's a very different sound from what we've heard in the past from Bionicle. Yeah it totally does! I do enjoy the new feeling, sound like it would fit perfectly in an Okoto Online Game. Thanks for making these, I'll definitely be listening to them a lot in the coming days... Quote Thank you to the Dark Beings Banner and Avatar Shop for the banner! Brickshelf Gallery BZPRPG Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BioniCro Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 (edited) I listened to just one, but I had to stop, come back here and say this: THANK YOU. Amazing work! You really projected visions, images and style of Bionicle into music. They should ###### hire you, I sure wouldnt mind if you would work on the future Bionicle works. Edited February 12, 2016 by BioniCro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillRaindrop Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Sometimes when I'm at work and I get nostalgic, I'll listen to the MNOG music. Looks like I've got a companion soundtrack to listen to now--these are great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nescent Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 You guys are the best! Thank you for the comments, and thank you Aanchir for the feature! I can't help but be amazed at how this fandom is dedicated to Bionicle and willing to enrich it making it more than just lego toys. Lego may not admit it, but fan-created stuff is a huge enrichment to their stuff. This is the best example.I've always appreciated how diverse Bionicle is. There's stories, MOCs, artwork, music, games, 3D printing...I'm glad I get to be a part of the creative scene in G2, since I missed out on that in G1. Sounds like Skyward Sword's soundtrack. Have you ever played that game, or is it just a coincidence?It's just a coincidence, as I've never played that. Yeah it totally does! I do enjoy the new feeling, sound like it would fit perfectly in an Okoto Online Game. Thanks for making these, I'll definitely be listening to them a lot in the coming days...I listened to just one, but I had to stop, come back here and say this: THANK YOU. Amazing work! You really projected visions, images and style of Bionicle into music. They should ###### hire you, I sure wouldnt mind if you would work on the future Bionicle works.Thanks for listening and commenting! Sometimes when I'm at work and I get nostalgic, I'll listen to the MNOG music. Looks like I've got a companion soundtrack to listen to now--these are great!Awesome, MNOG certainly inspired this to some degree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSciFiGuy Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Amazing work. Really love the Fire and Earth tracks. You've outdone yourself and Lego should get you composing for the next MNOG, or...OOG? Quote Bionicle: ANP aims to create narrated versions of all the Bionicle books, with voice actors for each character, and music taken from various media to enhance the story. Check here if you're interested in voicing a character, and here for the chapters that've already been released!Formerly: Tahu Nuva 3.0Looking for a Bionicle Beanie. Black one with the symbol on it. Contact me if you are willing to sell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space: Ocean of Awe Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Awesome, has a very G1 feel while still going beautifully with what we've seen of Okoto! I'm really digging the Region Of Earth theme (hahaha sorry bad pun). =) Quote "Baby, in the final analyses, love is power. That's where the power's at." TumblrTwitterWattpad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenPancake_ Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 I quite like this music! I think that LEGO should consider hiring you, Nescent. Quote A big thank you to Toucan Sam for the Okotian name. [topic=][/topic] [ON HIATUS] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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