# \[Dev Blog\] Stonehearth Music Update

**URL:** <https://discourse.stonehearth.net/t/dev-blog-stonehearth-music-update/5842>\
**Category:** Development\
**Created:** [April 10, 2014, 7:39pm UTC](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/t/dev-blog-stonehearth-music-update/5842 "2014-04-10T19:39:58Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![Swift\_Cube](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/discourse.stonehearth.net/swift_cube/32/44074_2.png) [@Swift\_Cube](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/u/Swift_Cube)\
**Post date:** [April 11, 2014, 7:09pm UTC](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/t/dev-blog-stonehearth-music-update/5842/41 "2014-04-11T19:09:43Z")

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It’s convenient to have a list of dead people, I guess. 😄

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**Author:** ![Alfie](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/discourse.stonehearth.net/alfie/32/45781_2.png) [@Alfie](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/u/Alfie)\
**Post date:** [April 11, 2014, 7:23pm UTC](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/t/dev-blog-stonehearth-music-update/5842/42 "2014-04-11T19:23:23Z")

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> [@Doug](#):
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> Clicking on the one icon to then reveal a list of perished units sounds nice though.

And then a day later a funeral is held for them at the local church? 😄

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**Author:** ![Raj](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/discourse.stonehearth.net/raj/32/42118_2.png) [@Raj](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/u/Raj)\
**Post date:** [April 11, 2014, 7:34pm UTC](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/t/dev-blog-stonehearth-music-update/5842/43 "2014-04-11T19:34:48Z")

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What an interesting discussion! I don’t know why I love the idea of Stonehearth ghosts…but I love the idea of Stonehearth ghosts 😔

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**Author:** ![Alfie](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/discourse.stonehearth.net/alfie/32/45781_2.png) [@Alfie](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/u/Alfie)\
**Post date:** [April 11, 2014, 7:36pm UTC](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/t/dev-blog-stonehearth-music-update/5842/44 "2014-04-11T19:36:05Z")

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This discussion has gotten us all to think in a morbid way… someone talk about how people will be born! 😄

Speaking of that… there could be a stinger for that too!

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**Author:** ![SteveAdamo](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/discourse.stonehearth.net/steveadamo/32/13955_2.png) [@SteveAdamo](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/u/SteveAdamo)\
**Post date:** [April 11, 2014, 7:37pm UTC](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/t/dev-blog-stonehearth-music-update/5842/45 "2014-04-11T19:37:56Z")

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> [@Alfie](#):
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> there could be a stinger for that too

the joke in there is so ripe for the taking… i think it best we all just walk away, and pretend none of this ever happened… 😉

but yes… i agree with the suggestion! 😄

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**Author:** ![Raj](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/discourse.stonehearth.net/raj/32/42118_2.png) [@Raj](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/u/Raj)\
**Post date:** [April 11, 2014, 7:38pm UTC](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/t/dev-blog-stonehearth-music-update/5842/46 "2014-04-11T19:38:18Z")

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I assumed children were built like buildings: piece by piece, one block at a time with scaffolding? No?

Seriously speaking though, what an idea! Keep em coming! 🙂

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**Author:** ![Swift\_Cube](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/discourse.stonehearth.net/swift_cube/32/44074_2.png) [@Swift\_Cube](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/u/Swift_Cube)\
**Post date:** [April 11, 2014, 7:44pm UTC](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/t/dev-blog-stonehearth-music-update/5842/47 "2014-04-11T19:44:18Z")

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> [@SteveAdamo](#):
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> the joke in there is so ripe for the taking…

Don’t do it, Steve! _Prove_ you are a _true_ moderator!

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**Author:** ![Alfie](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/discourse.stonehearth.net/alfie/32/45781_2.png) [@Alfie](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/u/Alfie)\
**Post date:** [April 11, 2014, 7:47pm UTC](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/t/dev-blog-stonehearth-music-update/5842/48 "2014-04-11T19:47:22Z")

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> [@SteveAdamo](#):
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> the joke in there is so ripe for the taking…

I’m not seeing it. Care to tell? (Sorry, @Swift_Cube)

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**Author:** ![Smokestacks](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/97f17d/32.png) [@Smokestacks](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/u/Smokestacks)\
**Post date:** [April 11, 2014, 9:06pm UTC](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/t/dev-blog-stonehearth-music-update/5842/49 "2014-04-11T21:06:13Z")

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Oooo! I was wondering when we’d be treated to a music update, and apparently it was the day I went away 😅 anyway, really nice stuff! I feel like Raj and Doug need some team name ~~so that I can worship that name every sunrise~~

> [@Geoffers747](#):
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> as long as you can convey what each season feels like

Actually this was a question I was meaning to ask for my soundtrack mod…it’s easy enough to guess what spring, summer and autumn should feel like in such a cutesy game anyway, but with winter I came to somewhat of a dilemma. The obvious root would be to go for very harsh, bitter sounds, perhaps throw in some IRL icy wind sounds (I doubt I could do that myself mind), however Stonehearth’s so warm and cuddly and…and…would that actually fit? I don’t know…I guess it’s a question of balance? I just feel like perhaps there might be a different way to represent winter, and if there is, what it is? Since everyone here seems to be bouncing round good ideas already. Or whether people did think the obvious way is the best one? Thoughts?

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**Author:** ![Swift\_Cube](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/discourse.stonehearth.net/swift_cube/32/44074_2.png) [@Swift\_Cube](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/u/Swift_Cube)\
**Post date:** [April 11, 2014, 9:29pm UTC](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/t/dev-blog-stonehearth-music-update/5842/50 "2014-04-11T21:29:15Z")

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Just out of curiosity: What instrument do @Doug and @Raj play, if any?

(I play trombone BTW 🎵)

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**Author:** ![Doug](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/discourse.stonehearth.net/doug/32/43510_2.png) [@Doug](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/u/Doug)\
**Post date:** [April 11, 2014, 9:45pm UTC](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/t/dev-blog-stonehearth-music-update/5842/51 "2014-04-11T21:45:18Z")

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> [@Smokestacks](#):
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> The obvious root would be to go for very harsh, bitter sounds, perhaps throw in some IRL icy wind sounds (I doubt I could do that myself mind), however Stonehearth’s so warm and cuddly and…and…would that actually fit?

Hey @Smokestacks, good to see you adding to this conversation. I think it’s very possible to give Stonehearth a winter musical vibe without it being too harsh or bitter. I think of things like sleigh bells, shakers, brass horns, etc… I’m sure @Raj can add a bit more to this.

> [@Swift\_Cube](#):
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> Just out of curiosity: What instrument do @Doug and @Raj play, if any?

That’s really awesome that you play trombone! I personally was brought up playing the piano as my main instrument, but also play violin and accordion.

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**Author:** ![Geoffers747](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/discourse.stonehearth.net/geoffers747/32/12249_2.png) [@Geoffers747](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/u/Geoffers747)\
**Post date:** [April 11, 2014, 10:02pm UTC](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/t/dev-blog-stonehearth-music-update/5842/52 "2014-04-11T22:02:56Z")

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> [@Smokestacks](#):
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> I just feel like perhaps there might be a different way to represent winter, and if there is, what it is? Since everyone here seems to be bouncing round good ideas already. Or whether people did think the obvious way is the best one? Thoughts?

> [@Doug](#):
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> I think of things like sleigh bells, shakers, brass horns, etc… I’m sure @Raj can add a bit more to this.

I’m not a musician, but when I think of Wintery music in this sort of thing I always think of slightly slower pieces, like you’re reserving your energy for the reawakening that is Spring 😛

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**Author:** ![Smokestacks](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/97f17d/32.png) [@Smokestacks](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/u/Smokestacks)\
**Post date:** [April 11, 2014, 10:09pm UTC](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/t/dev-blog-stonehearth-music-update/5842/53 "2014-04-11T22:09:19Z")

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> [@Doug](#):
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> I think of things like sleigh bells, shakers, brass horns

Oooh…well aren’t glad I asked. 🙂 _hurries back to Sibelius_

> [@Doug](#):
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> accordion

👍

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**Author:** ![Geoffers747](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/discourse.stonehearth.net/geoffers747/32/12249_2.png) [@Geoffers747](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/u/Geoffers747)\
**Post date:** [April 11, 2014, 10:13pm UTC](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/t/dev-blog-stonehearth-music-update/5842/54 "2014-04-11T22:13:43Z")

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Just to add to this, whilst the games are rather different, Animal crossing handles music transition amazingly, every hour of the day has different music, and this changes I believe depending upon the weather/ season.

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**Author:** ![Doug](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/discourse.stonehearth.net/doug/32/43510_2.png) [@Doug](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/u/Doug)\
**Post date:** [April 11, 2014, 10:22pm UTC](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/t/dev-blog-stonehearth-music-update/5842/55 "2014-04-11T22:22:05Z")

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> [@Geoffers747](#):
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> Just to add to this, whilst the games are rather different, Animal crossing handles music transition amazingly, every hour of the day has different music, and this changes I believe depending upon the weather/ season.

Never played animal crossing, I’ll give it a try for music reference, thank you.

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**Author:** ![Swift\_Cube](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/discourse.stonehearth.net/swift_cube/32/44074_2.png) [@Swift\_Cube](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/u/Swift_Cube)\
**Post date:** [April 11, 2014, 10:28pm UTC](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/t/dev-blog-stonehearth-music-update/5842/56 "2014-04-11T22:28:47Z")

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This might be what @Geoffers747 said: [Animal Crossing: City Folk - Full Day Music](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GavnF2SuOc)

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**Author:** ![Geoffers747](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/discourse.stonehearth.net/geoffers747/32/12249_2.png) [@Geoffers747](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/u/Geoffers747)\
**Post date:** [April 11, 2014, 10:33pm UTC](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/t/dev-blog-stonehearth-music-update/5842/57 "2014-04-11T22:33:13Z")

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> [@Swift\_Cube](#):
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> This might be what @Geoffers747 said:

I hadn’t heard that, but I have no doubt that it demonstrates what I mean perfectly 😛

Also this @Doug

This is the music that plays from 7am to 8am normally: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHskPDrg-fQ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHskPDrg-fQ)

This is what plays during winter/when it’s snowing from 7am to 8am: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4iOF0N98IU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4iOF0N98IU)

And this is what plays when it’s raining: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZBAsPINEQM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZBAsPINEQM)

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**Author:** ![Doug](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/discourse.stonehearth.net/doug/32/43510_2.png) [@Doug](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/u/Doug)\
**Post date:** [April 11, 2014, 10:39pm UTC](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/t/dev-blog-stonehearth-music-update/5842/58 "2014-04-11T22:39:32Z")

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> [@Geoffers747](#):
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> This is the music that plays from 7am to 8am normally: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHskPDrg-fQ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHskPDrg-fQ)
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> This is what plays during winter/when it’s snowing from 7am to 8am: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4iOF0N98IU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4iOF0N98IU)
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> And this is what plays when it’s raining: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZBAsPINEQM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZBAsPINEQM)

How adorable is that little song! haha. Thanks for this Geoffers, it’s excellent.

That 2nd song for the winter version has adorable bell sets, and glockenspiels!

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**Author:** ![Geoffers747](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/discourse.stonehearth.net/geoffers747/32/12249_2.png) [@Geoffers747](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/u/Geoffers747)\
**Post date:** [April 11, 2014, 10:43pm UTC](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/t/dev-blog-stonehearth-music-update/5842/59 "2014-04-11T22:43:55Z")

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> [@Doug](#):
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> How adorable is that little song! haha. Thanks for this Geoffers, it’s excellent.

All of it is adorable 😛

For contrast, here’s 7pm : [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h73gLPL4IpE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h73gLPL4IpE)

And obligatory 7pm snow: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeBYh\_MKfEE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeBYh_MKfEE)

And should you wish to listen to the music in time with your actual day, here’s a handy little website: [AC](http://tane.us/ac/nl.html)

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**Author:** ![SteveAdamo](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/discourse.stonehearth.net/steveadamo/32/13955_2.png) [@SteveAdamo](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/u/SteveAdamo)\
**Post date:** [April 11, 2014, 10:56pm UTC](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/t/dev-blog-stonehearth-music-update/5842/60 "2014-04-11T22:56:21Z")

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> [@Doug](#):
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> and glockenspiels

Gesundheit!

I’m looking forward to hearing your take on a “charming” winter song… sleigh bells and shakers will certainly give it the wintery feel, without having to be oppressive or somber… can’t wait! 👍

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