Shatranj

This thanksgiving, I signed onto my most expansive game soundtrack yet: Shatranj. I will be scoring 120 minutes of music for the game. 

Because it takes place in historical Middle East. I’ve begun studying Arabic instruments and the theory of Arabian music. Most intriguing so far are the microtonal pitch bends that take place throughout instrument families.

It’s an entirely different beast. Much seems unknown to me. There are a number of Arabian scales I still need to better understand.

This is a soundtrack where I intend to go all in. With writing, performers, all of it.

I've only just started composing for it, but until more music is written, enjoy this sketch I've been drafting since last week.