Matt Uelmen

zxc2323 wrote:

I don't like Ulver nearly as much as I like Váli, and I can't quite pinpoint why. @Synchro! Have you heard Matt Uelmen's Torchlight tracks? There's also Karl Sanders' two Saurian albums, which are mostly instrumental but are very Egyptian, but it's not all that similar to Matt Uelmen. Just more similar than most (check out the intro to Whence No Traveler Returns). Try the Gladiator OST too, although it's mostly orchestral, most tracks have a similar, very dark feel.

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Synchro! wrote:

anyone got the actual CD? It seems to be out of print ... and the mp3s i downloaded got clicks in it. Bah.

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stana wrote:

you should try Kveldssanger by Ulver, its similar to Váli, but not that similar to Matt Uelmen

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Synchro! wrote:

Vàli sounds interesting, too though ..

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zxc2323 wrote:

@Synchro! Not that I know of :(. Everything else is always missing something.

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Synchro! wrote:

is there any other music like this out there? dark, hunting, acoustic guitar vibes, anyone?

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Silphatos wrote:

Thx for the Torchlight OST Matt, it made me feel like I'm playing Diablo again :)

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vastandinfinite wrote:

Torchlight OST is great.

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Dominuz wrote:

Matt Uelmen fan site http://mattuelmen.wordpress.com

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Dominuz wrote:

Celebrate Christmas with Diablo Soundtrack Collection http://gamemusic.wordpress.com

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Caesars_whisper wrote:

Палёная горечь Тристрама.

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henriquee_t88 wrote:

...despite of most of those essay-like shouts not even being about him

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claypatric wrote:

something must be said for an artist whose work provokes essay-like shouts on his last.fm page. :)

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Oliahim wrote:

Jason, I think, created some amazing ambient work for the original World of Warcraft, and the Warcraft 3 guys also made great background music. Never during playing WC3 did the music feel tedious or repetitive and it has what, 4 songs for each race? That's like 15-20 minutes of music never feeling repetitive - gotta respect that. Now, as far as TBC soundtrack goes, I love it, mostly for the ambient tracks such as Shards of the Exodar or Netherstorm, and you can really hear Uelmen on the soundtrack, he has that *thing* that makes you know it's him. And though I haven't played WotLK, I must say the soundtrack album feels too overwhelming and grand, it's not all about huge orchestras and massive choirs - it lacks Matt's (and Jason's :> ) subtlety and ambiance. ..anyways, shame they aren't working on Diablo 3, I doubt Blizz will be able to make you feel like you're there in the way Diablo 2 managed to. Just my 2 gold.

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KillerCLbee wrote:

Make an album on your own already! [2]

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AkelaX wrote:

Well :), as you mentioned, Jason is really best known for his epic stuff(by the way regarding WoW official soundtrack with "exclusive tracks" and grand "city themes"), but he is able to calm himself and shift to more ambient and spooky stuff as well(for example my favorite Mulgore, Elwynn, Duskwood and "musical moments" thru MPQextractor). Your definition of the "ambient" is outright, agree. I love Derek's sense for scene(here and here) although his music more likely reflects WoW 3D landscapes. Thus I'd say: Russell for dramatic scenes, Jason/Derek/Tracy for ambience. :) Hope that Blizzard know what they are doing with Russell and his wild inclination for orchestra.:D

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Death_CZ wrote:

Agree with Russell. And other guys sounds kinda same to me(just because I listen to a lot of WoW soundtracks). Jason Hayes is also too much into epic stuff - as you mentioned some big battles, not ambient. Glenn Stafford can really make some catchy songs, not epic, not ambient, something in the middle. But when they are catchy, it goes under your skin and ambient should be something which doesn't take your attention so often. And finally I kinda agree with Derek and Tracy. They should be involved in D3 soundtracks more than Russell.

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AkelaX wrote:

Agree, however I think Matt is not in the Blizzard North anymore, so just Russell Brower will be responsible for Diablo 3 music. When I heard it, I was quiet disappointed, although Russell brought some precious music themes into World of Warcraft series(Ebon Hold, Grizzly Hills). Russell is IMHO really good composer for majestic and "action" themes with choirs though, but he will not be able to bring due ambience for Diablo, which is different from WoW in many respects. Why everybody forgot about Derek Duke, Tracy Bush, Glenn Stafford or Jason Hayes? I'd rather imagine just their effort in Diablo 3 ambience. Nothing against Russell, I admit him as well, but I'd place his ideas at the most in the D3 cinematic videos, D3 main menu or during boss fight, nothing else. :)

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