Official Soundtrack for The Palace on the Hill, composed by Srikant Krishna
Welcome to Vir’s World
This is the opening track and represents the environment of the game. It is 4
minutes long and encompasses the game’s geographical nativity, represented
by indigenous instruments like Table, Flute, earthly Percussions etc. After the
music was composed and produced, a talented Flautist weaved his magic with
some expressive playing and brought life to the track.
Gardening in the Holidays
This track brings a pleasant feeling and gently transitions the player into the
game’s core idea – gardening. Instruments chosen (like Harp, Hangdrum, Flute,
Shakers etc.) have a mix of ambient and rural vibe, thereby immediately
resonating with the visuals and capturing the essence of nature’s harmony.
Midnight Hues
The sublime vibe and serenity of a night’s ambience is captured in this track.
Containing soft synth pads, reverberating elements and a gentle pulse, it has
an electronic identity, and is yet organic and connecting to nature in a way. A
blend of meditative and modern soundscape does justice to the track’s name
and creates an immersive auditory experience.
Venture into the Jungle
All the mystic, enthralling and explorative characteristics of a forest are
captivated in this track. It has a balance of nature sounds (like insects and
birds) and subtle percussions in a minimalistic way, designed to evoke a forest-
like atmosphere. Log drums mimic the pulse of the forest, while the Bass Flute
and subtle melodic elements add an earthy, tribal feel.
Palace Ruins
This track was a challenge to create, since it needed to have a royal as well as a
puzzling mood at the same time. It comes at a climactic juncture of the game,
when the player discovers a hidden, lost palace. The soundscape, which
includes Sitar and Pakhawaj, is synonymous to the majestic nature of Indian
Palaces and the rich musical tradition.
Boating in the Lake
Imagining the tranquil and serene nature of boating in a lake under a star-lit
night sky was inspiration enough to create this track. The canvas of the track is
a Zen-inspired and contemporary soundscape, with an interesting pulse as a
base, to keep it moving throughout. Subtle electronic elements add a modern
twist to the calmness of the track.
Quest Accomplished
A happy note to end on was the intention behind creating this track. It
seamlessly merges an ethnic vibe with an electronic pulse that makes it
engaging with a pleasant tone. As the game ends and the player completes a
sequence of achievements to win the game, the music also enriches the feeling
of sweet victory.
