![]() ![]() Nor does she go completely in the opposite direction and serve up tracks that draw lots of attention to themselves via sonic quirks or forcibly memorable motifs à la jingles meant to stick in one’s head after only the briefest of time has passed. The answer is actually quite brilliant: Raine doesn’t scrape the bottom of the barrel just to fill a soundtrack quota. By virtue of this album even existing and being so well received, it’s inarguable that no creative expense was spared on Raine’s part.Īll that having been said, with the understanding that “Picnic Provinces” is a game wide enough for all audiences demographics, and it being based around a calmer activity like coloring, one might wonder how much additional nuance could be drummed up for Raine’s second collection of compositions beyond any and all ambient elements included in the game’s main soundtrack. So, for Raine to then pull from even more inspiration and creative drive to write an entire second soundtrack’s worth of compositions for for “Chicory: A Colorful Tale,” – made up of music dedicated to an even more subtle aspect of the game than game music is already deemed unto itself – showcases just how meticulous and creatively dedicated she was when initially pairing the game’s footage with her ideas. ![]() While game soundtracks have more than come into their own over the last two decades, with entire symphonic concerts and limited edition pressings of game scores being highly coveted commodities and experiences, it’s still a marvel when a new soundtrack manages to grab and effortlessly hold the fascination of the listening public – especially those who may have not even played the accompanying game or seen visual art or footage from it prior to listening. Unlike its predecessor, the pieces included on “ Picnic Province” are derived from the background music given to space between each of the main landscapes of the game, and all the ambience that lines that aspect of the game’s sound design and musical composition. While the latter is an extensive 60 piece assembling of the primary music heard in the coloring-based adventure game of the same name, the former more recent record is more of an B-side soundtrack – though not at all in the sense of being fueled by tracks of lesser quality. Technically speaking, Chicory: The Sounds of Picnic Province is a complementary album to its immediate predecessor, Chicory: A Colorful Tale, which Raine released on Bandcamp just a couple weeks prior in June. Thus, for this particular dive into Raine’s sea of songwriting, what awaits is serene waves, glittering clarity, and space for peaceful meditation, rather than thunderous waves, aggressive currents, or murky depths that might otherwise be channeled through some of Raine’s other projects.Ĭomposer/Producer Lena Raine | Image courtesy of artist | Photo credit: Sara Ranlett That said, Raine’s latest release, Chicory: The Sounds of Picnic Province, puts focus on a setting designed around the latter mindset. However, for those just now hearing of this highly-sought-after professional and who arrive here without a recallable point of reference for what Raine has composed, her sonically versatile discography contains a veritable ocean of melodies that cover a wide swath of emotional states and scenarios both relatable and imaginary. Take one glance at the extensive body of musical work built up by composer and producer Lena Raine, and it almost seems sufficient as a self-explanatory introduction for the Seattle, WA creative. Image courtesy of artist } Design credit: Alexis Dean-Jones Celebrate the satisfying sounds of “Chicory: The Sounds of Picnic Province” ![]()
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