#amon lost in limbo

[nena0me]

First fanart after playing and enjoying the demo, thanks to the devs @ravenstargames for creating the game and this himbo here <333

I definitely had my fun drawing him...

[ravenstargames]

Amon gives me trevor Belmont vibes from castlevania. Is that your long lost brother amon?

I must confess I haven't watched (or played) Castlevania, but Raquel is a big fan and very much agrees with your vibe-radar! 💜

[ravenstargames]

HOW DID WE MISS THIS THIS IS ART

(also we are very happy you enjoyed the demo!! 😭😭😭💜💜💜)

I just finished my 1st playthrough of the Lost in Limbo demo and I had so much fun! I missed Amon's CG art so I am going back for the scene I missed! Amon is so funny, I think he is my favorite

[karokawwo]

so i played lost in limbo demo not too long ago and kind of! fell in love. so i made my own little oc to go through the horrors with!

[mawrrbid]

Was trying to drag a friend out of bed to play Lost in Limbo, and to that spawned these two memes I did in a rush because I've been trying to sell him the game with Father Pride (I know his tastes).

Feel free to use them LMAO.

Have an alternative version of the second one with Amon, because I had to.

[ravenstargames]

god forbid a man has a fake accent...... 😔 /j

i hear amon pronounce the ou in your and i know that southern accent is fake

[p00pdev1l]

A/N: I had to write a little something for one of my favorite li's in lost in limbo 🐍🤍, lord envy x g/n!reader, featuring my favorite thought, flustered!envy. warnings: 18+ please, does contain sexual themes.

“Surely someone will see us!” Envy hissed through their teeth, their jaw clenched with visible effort as they bit back the threat of any encouraging moans that dared to escape. And to their dismay, a soft sigh echoed through the quiet hall, complimented by a subtle tilt of their head, as your lips traveled further down the column of their neck. Long fingers splayed at your waist twitch in wavering restraint, dark nails digging into the sides of your velvet cloak.

“Doesn’t seem like you would mind?” you hummed against his nape, earning an agitated grunt.

“Let us hide then.” Your movement was sudden, hands dropped from broad shoulders to lay at the firm surface of their chest. He raised a brow at your gentle push into an isolated corner of one of the many hallways of his shared home in hopes of escalating his heated exchange into something more— intimate.

Your hopes were soon crushed, wandering hands captured by two firm grasps on both of your wrists. Your soft pout was met with narrowed serpentine eyes, Envy now leering before you. “And if they don’t see us, they will surely hear us!” he scolded, hoping you couldn’t hear the hidden desperation of mutually wanting more laced through his tone. 

“Says the loud one.” you quipped.

Silence. 

An amused smile spread at the hem of your lips, Envy’s jaw fall open briefly, visible heat now spread along the curve of his cheeks. Audibly clearing his throat, he regained his composure. 

“Says you.” was the only rebuttal he could muster.

“Do you remember last night?” you continued to tease, the tip of your nose brushing against their own. Envy brashly turned their head, shielding the blatant look of embarrassment with wisps of dark hair. 

“It's you who will have to keep quiet from what I remember!” they retort hastily, dark brows knit together in an attempt to look somewhat dominant in their obviously vulnerable state. But remembrance of your last secluded night together clouded their thoughts, softening their expression. You took notice of the sharp tips of their pierced ears forming a delicate shade of pink. You took advantage of this rare sight.

“How could I forget?” you purred, “I was finally able to see those tattoos you’ve been hiding from me.” as you spoke your eyes drifted lazily over their clothed form towering in front of you.  “Circles, you are unbelievable.” They sighed, releasing their grasp of your wrists in defeat. Their hands instead find rest on your lower back. They observed your waning touch, studying delicate fingers as they danced across the dark leather of his bracers. A forced stern expression reappeared, feebly trying to conceal the shiver that shot up through their spine from your gentle touch.

“Though I may need a reminder,” the sound of your voice reigned back his fleeting attention. Returning a hesitant gaze, they tried to avoid staring at the swell of your lips as you spoke once more, “—of what lies underneath your robes.” Envy’s mouth grew dry, unable to speak. You took advantage of this moment, pressing yourself against him, molding your form to fit against his own. He secretly relished in the feeling, hoping you couldn’t hear the fluctuating sound of his heartbeat. His lashes flitting closed, as your face now grew closer to his, lips parting in anticipation. 

Though the satisfaction of your lips against his was never sated, the sound of Amon’s boisterous timbre echoing through the hall instinctively pulled the two of you apart.

“You must be joking.” Envy rolled their eyes, pulling himself away from you hesitantly. Amon called out both of your names, well, your nicknames. You both stepped forward in unison, once shadowy figures were now illuminated by soft light from the stained glass windows. Amon was amazed by the unusually sudden summon of your presence, especially with Envy standing beside you.  

Envy smoothed out the front of their now wrinkled tunic with a flat palm, rolling their shoulders back as his brother approached the two of you. “You two seem pretty comfy.” Amon gestured toward the two of you, cocking a thick brow at your unusually close proximity. After a brief pause and a quick once over, it was then he took notice of Envy’s tired eyes and slightly disheveled appearance.  A knowing smile spread over his lips.

“Long night?” Envy stiffened at the intrusive question, pinching the bridge of his nose in displeasure at his brother’s revelation. 

“And morning.” They scoffed in response.

[nitrowyverine]

I think I write dating sim/VNs/etc reviews now? Anyway,

LOST IN LIMBO REVIEW/THOUGHTS

This VN piqued my interest, so I gave the demo a shot! This review will follow the same general format as my Obscura/Touchstarved review, except there's 7 (!!!) romance options.

Since I totally loved this game, I'm going to put the conclusion promo up here too: if Lost in Limbo interests you, consider playing it Here, Here on steam, and/or backing it Here!

ALSO! THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE DEMO!

My (long winded) thoughts are below:

(Banner image courtesy of the Ravenstar Games tumblr account pinned post. Individual character pics courtesy of tumblr posts from the studio. Individual posts are linked in character titles.)

Gameplay design thoughts:

the plot immediately sucked me in, I'm pretty invested in whatever the hell is going on with the protag, the realms, the lords, etc. I think the setup/land are deep enough to draw me in, but not so intimidating in it's depth that I'm afraid to explore more.

I always enjoy a little bit of nightmare fuel in my games, so the voidbound are perfect. They're so gross and horrible, but not just a stock zombie/nightmare creature design. Whenever the voidbound pop up, it makes the back of my neck itch, which is perfect.

I have no idea whose route I'll pick first. Usually I have one candidate that I can pick out as number 1. This game however? I go back and forth all the time, since I love all of them. I do think I have bias for Ara/Gael/Amon/Envy, maybe?

I really want to design an MC to doodle for this, but I feel like I don't know enough about other people in the realm. (Mostly, I'm assuming that standard humans don't have pointy ears? how close to our reality is the regular world?) I might say "screw it" and design an MC anyway (with some speculative clothing for once they get cleaned up)

The backgrounds have been great set pieces so far. Sometimes I catch myself just kinda staring into space at them. They've got a fantastic flavor.

Misc. Thoughts written during a replay

Fun touch to have Evie's rock image from the beginning fortune shop scene line up with the 7 LI's color schemes.

Each of the VA's does a lovely job with their voices. I've been turned off of certain dating sims because of bad voice acting, but the acting in this game is superb so far. It really helps set the richness of the story.

I have a theory that the LI's (and possibly people in Limbo in general) experience pain differently. The characters seem largely uninterested in the MC's stabbed, weakened state, beyond a "Oh that sucks....we'll clean you up later" mentality. I wonder if they have different pain tolerances, or are just less attached to such things. (Then again, Amon and Raeya have full missing limbs/eyes, so they probably have a decent perspective on pain altogether)

What does wielder/non-wielder mean? Xal says the MC "Can't wield, can't see." What do the LI's see that we don't? Ara mentions that the MC seems "Completely normal". Many mysteries.

I need those monster forms like crazy oh my goodness. Please devs PLEASE SHOW THE MONSTER FORMS

Now, to the lovely love interests!

Amon

WHO LET THIS MAN BE OVER 7 FEET TALL? PRIDE YOU HAVE SOME EXPLAINING TO DO

I only just noticed he also has a few freckles, *chefs kiss* (Waaaiit do all of them have little freckle skin textures??? Oh this is a glorious day.)

It's hard not to love a big friendly guy. I was honestly relieved when he first showed up, because I did Envy's route first, and I was thrilled to see a friendly face in the big dark scary woods.

This does not mean, however, that I'm not excited to see what this guy turns into when he's mad.

I like that he has pity for MC when they first show up, but I do worry it makes his resolve weaker. I'm not as confident that he could handle society/reality breaking down as well as the others. Can he put aside his affable nature for when shit hits the fan?

Question: What level of fight had to happen for Amon to lose his eye? He's already huge, and has some sort of telekinetic powers. My theory is that he was taken by surprise, maybe by someone close to him.....(Envy I'm looking at you)

RIP Amon you would have loved Hawaiian shirts

Conclusion: Most likely to be the camp counselor who hurts his back from always giving piggy back rides. Least likely to keep his composure during a badly timed pun/dad joke.

Raeya

I'm fighting for my life whenever shes on screen good LORD

Similarly to Amon, I GOTTA know the story behind her prosthetic arm. Its so rad looking, but how did she lose a whole arm? (I am also considering that she was also not born with one)

Playing the demo again, she makes a specific comment about the monsters having not "infected a limb" of the MC. My bet is that's how she lost her arm.

I wish I could have spent 1:1 time with her, but it wasn't offered in the demo. I'd love to have like, a sit down discussion with her about history. (Well I'd be fine getting lectured about history and drinking tea and hanging out)

Out of everyone's motivations, I think I understood Raeya's the most. Even if she was against MC, I think her concerns are completely valid. If an alien fell out of the sky from a different reality to earth I'd ALSO be taking every precaution

She and Amon have matching ear chains, that's adorable....

I hope I can take her on a nice date and spoil her and let her relax in the full game, pretty please. Nothing bad will happen right???

Conclusion: Most likely to gently remind the waiter that you said NO pickles with your order, thank you very much. Least likely to admit to being the one who farted in a crowded room.

Envy

every other line from him is "UGGGHHH" and i love that for them.

After playing, I think I've finally realized that I've got a soft spot for grumps. just grumpy lil friends with their pouty faces

I want (vivi's) Envy's nails SO BAD. I need him to do my nails because theirs are perfect. Envy, envy PLEASE

They pretend not to care, but are already getting attached to the MC by the end of the demo. I can't wait to see what they're like when they actually DO get attached

Elephant in the room, what could he have possibly done to get himself demoted so severely? Everyone seems to be fine with him being demoted except Amon, who sheepishly vouches for him when he can.

I just wanna wrap him in a blanket burrito like you do with a spicy kitten. and then give him little smooches

Conclusion: Most likely to be they guy who gets one drink at a party and sits in the corner with the dog/cat all night. Least likely to allow their partner to willingly boop their nose with any regularity.

Pride

Old man yells at cloud? No....old man IS cloud.

The dev's tumblr has mentioned that he's a pathetic old man, but for now at least, I am afraid of his authority and power. since hes like. yaknow. the big god of this world

The VA did some fabulous work for his voice. I definitely got actual chills in certain parts. 10/10

Okay, so WHAT is this guy's deal with mirrors? He looks great, why is he worried about it. I sincerely doubt he's just 52 though, if he's a god. (as a note for all these interests, I have a feeling that the ages are their physical ages, and not their actual ages. Or at least, age relative to ours. I think they're much older in our years than in their years.)

We also didn't get any 1:1 time with Pride in the demo, so I'm fascinated to see what alone time with Pride would be like. Is he quiet? a chatterbox? Just a guy??? does he only play piano and not talk to you. (power move)

Conclusion: Most likely to show up WAY over-prepared for Parent-Teacher conferences. Least likely to understand and survive the cinnamon challenge.

Ara

Certified CUTIE PIE

We got a pretty clear demonstration of everyone's powers in the demo, except for Ara. Unless it was too subtle for me to realize, I'm not actually sure what her cool powers are yet.

If she DOESN'T have plant powers I'd be very surprised.

I keep wanting to think things like "I have to protect her" or "keep her safe at all costs". But then I remember she's likely absolutely terrifying, and I honestly should be actually afraid for anyone who gets in her way.

I would like to remind/inform everyone that so far, she is the only member of the cast who is visibly armed at all times. (Raeya doesn't count even if her arm claws look really really sharp.)

If I have to pick anyone to party with, it's probably Ara. I know she'd throw an absolute rager, but would also make sure you stay hydrated. I wanna hold her hand too. Please?

I'll go butch for her, i'll do it if thats what she wants. I'm weak

Conclusion: Most likely to be able convince you to give her your kidney. Least likely to let you skip a bloodthirsty game of monopoly because you "Have a headache"

Gael

where did he find pants long enough for him.

Okay. So its HIS fault that Amon has the deepest V-cut since time immemorial. Do you think Amon and Gael had an extensive argument about the minimum amount of clothes Amon has to wear at any given time? Because I do.

His powers certainly did not. Awaken anything in me. Nope.

he has the shortest and most perfect arc from stranger -> friendly -> ???? -> BETRAYAL

I am MASSIVELY curious about his dissociation/spacing out during the demo. He was 8 million miles away in the tower for some reason, and I HAVE to find out why. I just KNOW this man is doing some questionable shit with good intentions and I can't wait to find out what it is.

So, he has SOME issue with touch. No idea what it is, but I can't wait to find out what it is. Also noting he's the only one with full-coverage gloves in the cast. Interesting...

Conclusion: Most likely to cry after being sent those sad FB/insta animal stories. Least likely to let you open your own car/carriage/etc door under any circumstances.

Xal

He looks so soft. I have to bully him, in a good way. (Like grim from Date with Death)

I am fascinated as to why he would lie for MC. That's such a great hook to his character. What does a guy who so desperately wants to be left alone have to see to stick his neck out for a stranger?

SOMEONE get this man a NINTENDO DS POST HASTE

THIS GAME HAS TO GET FUNDED BECAUSE XAL SAYS HE HAS A CAT AND I WANT TO SEE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I will do it, I will be the one to tuck him in when he is too eepy. I will carry him to bed and kiss his little head good night

Wait, if he can "Figure something out" by touching it, he could be like, the worlds greatest doctor. Xal please get off the couch and help me diagnose mystery ailments in a medical sitcom

Conclusion: Most likely to injure himself rigging up a Rue Goldberg machine to scratch his back. Least likely take it easy on you once he learns how to play super smash bros. (He's a fox/falco main)

Concerns:

What the Ravenstar team has already been able to accomplish is incredible. I'm worried that with 7 whole love interests (with a possible two more on the way if the kickstarter goes well), i'm worried the devs are taking on a whole lot of work. I think they're fully capable of taking this on, but I hope they don't burn themselves out in the process.

I'm pretty happy to see the kickstarter is moving along, but there's always the chance that something happens, and/or the kickstarter goal isn't met. BY THE TIME I FINISHED WRITING THIS IT GOT FUNDED LETS GOO!!! I still hope this project makes it all the way to completion beyond the kickstarter. Things can always happen, so Ive got my fingers crossed for the Ravenstar team!

OVERALL CONCLUSION:

I loved the demo, and I have now backed the project! The team is trying to hit stretch goals now, so share Lost in Limbo with your buddies! I crave content for this game like nothing else.

[faierius]

So, I happen to know a lot of you folk love the ancient Daddy-type characters. I also happen to know you love to romance said characters. So, I have an upcoming game to show you from Ravenstar Games. It's an Otome game called Lost in Limbo. This is Amon, and I can promise you (as I know the VA quite well) that you will ADORE this character.

[qhostqizmo]

Lost in a Daydream

Softly, Essätha combed her fingers through the nobleman’s hair; pulling it back over his shoulders. The image in front of her was far from her mind however; not seeing the back of the man’s head nor his charcoal colored locks. Instead, the still-photos in her memory of a dream flickered over and over. It had felt unnervingly real; the whispers, the promises, his touch. She’d almost believed it had occurred; truly happened, upon first waking until they’d untangled their limbs and the regular morning routine and conversation began. The sweet nothings, the look in his eyes…

He didn’t even know she loved him. She expected a dream to be real?

“Something on your mind, Essie? You’ve been pulling my hair back for a while now.”

His voice was gentle and teasing, echoing in her ears. It was as though he was running a bow along her heartstrings, and she was choking on the melody it caused to rise up in her throat. Her feet were sore from dancing to the silent song; always skipping with her heartbeat at just the mere sight of him.

“My apologies, m’lord Amon,” she responded. Mindful of how tight she pulled his hair, the sorceress’ allowed a gathered layer to drop as she began to form a loop low near the base of his nape.

Her nobleman crafted a noise in the back of his throat; not exactly a grumble but not a sigh. He tilted his head back towards her. She gently pressed her fingers to his head and skimmed forward, encouraging him to lean the other way.

“Sorry, looks like you’ve got me under your spell,” he joked.

Essie laughed, only a little strained. She held the knot she’d formed tight and reached to fetch the leather wrap laid nearby.

Binding Amon’s lengthy hair into a messy ponytail to start, her fingers raked through the ends, pleased to find no tangles. She weaved his hair halfway back through the loop, forming the messy shape of a bun.

He cleared his throat. “Everything alright?”

“Yes, why do you ask?”

“You just don’t seem like yourself.”

And you can tell this by touch? She wanted to inquire, but did not. Instead, satisified with the security and look of the bun, she began to twist and wrap a section of his hair around and through the wrap to set the shape. It also covered most of the wrap she’d used, too; not that it mattered. If it had been one of her ribbons perhaps he’d find it a convenience, but in this case it was simply a matter of style and maintaining keeping the bun in all day.

“I guess I’m just tired.” Lightly, her fingers stroked his underlayer out; giving it room to fall and kiss his shoulders. She reached forward, tucking it back behind his ears with a sweeping gesture.

He groaned this time. Hesitantly, she went back to fiddling with the ends of his hair; her nails occasionally scraping against the back of Amon’s neck lightly.

“Kiss me, m’lord.”

“No.”

“Please?”

“No.” He smiled at her; cocky and taunting. “You kiss me.”

Essätha exhaled shakily, trying to will the dream away. How she’d thrown her arms around the back of his neck; the same neck she was staring at right now. Her arms had locked there. She pulled him down; bravado and confidence and his grin had been enticing. Playful. Wanting. He’d told her to kiss him, but god help her when she kissed him in her dream; when her mouth touched his and she kissed him and kissed him and kissed him, he had kissed her back. And he continued kissing her back.

And it had been magic. Warm lips, soft beard, the way her insides had felt tingly even in a dream and how he’d whispered a love letter’s worth of poetry against her lips and she’d felt something real. Something whole and something hers; something sacred and something theirs.

“Essie?”

The prompt, quizzical sound of her name; not the kind in her head, husky and drawn, awoke her once more. She released the ends of his hair she’d been twirling, almost as though still in the dream. If his face had been to her and not the back of his neck, she’d be humiliated how close she’d leaned in, her vision still fixed on that sweet dream and her eyes closed.

“A Sinner like me could kiss your eyes, and repent.”

“Darling, your beauty makes a slave of me.”

“My mother taught me many things my dear, but she did not teach me this.”

“Look how you’ve taught a blind man to see.”

Her face warmed and pink, Essie settled back on her rump, to lean away from her nobleman. She swallowed deeply, against the fluttering in her chest. The flower in her throat threatened to steal her breath if she did not confess, but she could not find the will to say the words.

What if the rejection she feared awaited her? She feared she would not be able to survive it. It would not just be an idea of losing a dream, then. It would mean losing him for good. And the idea of not having him in any way or form was unbearable. How did she breathe when he was no longer beside her? It was a numbing thought.

Amon turned slowly to face her, concern written in his gaze. Her silence had held him in limbo too long. Still, she could not find the words. Not to confess. Not to apologize. Not to even tell him, her heart spilling out, how lovely his eyes were. How when he looked at her, she saw a million things she could not possibly describe. Happiness. A future. Warmth. Intelligence. Bravery. Kindness. So much hope in the world, all lingering in his eyes.

Something in the way she looked back at him must have looked off; broken probably. He reached for her.

“Sorry-” Ah, her voice. She’d found it right where she’d left it, but it sounded distant.

Amon took her hand and cradled it gently in his. He said nothing. His eyes did the talking for him.

She swallowed deeply once more.

“They could speak of you over my grave, love, and watch how you’d bring me back to life.”

“There aren’t words created yet to describe how much I adore you.”

“Your love is far more than I have earned, but you leave me craving more.”

“Would you laugh at me if I told you I missed you every time I blink?”

His brow now knitted with worry, her nobleman reached out to place his free hand against her face gingerly. “You’re quite flush; are you feeling ill?”

Raising her hand, Essie gently pushed him away. “Oh I’m just-” her eyes skirted over to their joined hands, and she went to pluck hers free. “Just perhaps need something to drink. I feel a bit tired and ahum, worn still, from yesterday.”

He appeared skeptical; the dark blues of his eyes piercing her. “Are you sure-?”

“Yes!”

The disappointment in his gaze wounded her like a steely cold knife as she twisted her hand free of his. She wished he wouldn’t look so glum about it. It was only her hand, and his kicked-puppy pout made her want to bite the one that hurt him. Even if that someone was herself.

Still, she was free. Before she could get trapped in his eyes, or in the bits and pieces of her dream again, Essätha quickly got to her feet. Lost any longer in either, and she was never going to find her way out of either today. Or worse yet, enact that dream so vivid in her mind’s eye right now upon the poor man, and shake him to the core. That would send him running almost as fast as the three words richochetting around in her chest.

Trying to ignore feeling of his gaze following her, Essätha walked by the dresser to grab a length of ribbon as well as her hair pins, and began silently yanking her own hair back. She prayed he’d stop looking. The tingles on her spine said he did not, but she scoffed it off as wishful thinking. The yearning in her head wanting it to be so.

“Would it help if I got you something to drink-?” His voice was hoarse, now.

“No thank you,” she replied; swift and sweet. “We can go together, anywho. I’m done-enough for breakfast, let’s go.”

The sooner they weren’t alone together, the better.

Sighing heavily as though he was defeated, Amon shuffled to his feet, moving to join her.

“Since you’re so eager, lead the way.”

He was too close. She could feel the tickle of his breath just barely wash against the side of her neck, and she shuddered.

Her cheeks burning, Essie jabbed the tip of one of the hair pin’s into her scalp. She winced, fumbling to get away from him, grappling with the doorknob as he looked on at her with confusion.

“Okaythenlet’s- go!”

Not a second too soon, she nearly flung the door into herself as she scrambled for a temporary escape route. Unfortunately, there was no easy out for her heart’s true pining, dream or not. She only hoped she hadn’t made too much of a fool of herself trying to cover it all up.

[danzameccanica]

Dare calore alla musica elettronica, connettersi empaticamente con l'ermetismo, umanizzare il digitale, rendere tangibile e avvolgente ciò che è freddo e sintetico... Questi difficili traguardi (se interrelazionati coi rispettivi elementi) sono stati tagliati in rarissimi casi nella musica elettronica. Dopo il primo boom concettuale di John Cage (l'ascolto del silenzio, l'invenzione dell'happening, il suono di strumenti casalinghi e la teoria della "praticabilità dell'impossibile"), solo Brian Eno era riuscito a interiorizzare i sintetizzatori e l'elettronica analogica: la distruttiva teoria del non-musicista (distruttiva per i musicisti) -nella quale si afferma il principale (co)protagonismo da parte di colui che siede dietro al mixer- e le musiche per ambienti sono riuscite a cambiare il rapporto fra uomo e musica elettronica. Pur nell'ermetismo e nel concettualismo dell'opera, il fruitore si sentiva protagonista attivo di ciò che stava recependo. Degno di nota è anche il contributo di Ryuichi Sakamoto, che nelle due facce della stessa medaglia è riuscito ad alternare la musica elettronica più ermetica e d'avanguardia, alle più suadenti e pop-olari colonne sonore. Da qui il salto potrebbe atterrare direttamente su Christian Fenesz e sul suo studio di manipolare e ordinare l'errore, umanizzare la musica glitch di Alva Noto, Autechre e Flying Lotus, portandola però ad un livello più interiore e meno da "sballo". Ed ecco che veniamo agli Ulver, straordinaria meteora estranea a questi mondi, che improvvisamente riesce ad attingere dai maestri sovracitati per creare qualcosa di personale, di irripetibile e di irripetuto. Il patrimonio e la complessità compositiva di ‘Perdition City’ -seppure nella sua facilità di assimilazione- non ha praticamente generato emuli, tranne forse rarissimi casi come Blackfilm (a proposito, andatevi ad accaparrare il vinile dal sito della Denovali). I lupi di Oslo li avevamo lasciati alla titanica impresa di musicare Il Matrimonio del Cielo e dell'Inferno di W. Blake ed avevamo già notato con quali grandi nomi della musica "alternativa" si relazionavano. Ora il discorso si fa ancora più complesso e mirato. Intanto vale spendere due parole per l'EP ‘Metamorphosis’, il quale anticipa di qualche mese il capolavoro del nuovo millennio. Il radicale cambio stilistico vede l'abbandono totale di qualsiasi rimembranza della musica rock, in favore dell'elettronica più spiazzante e marziale: la jungle synthetica di “Of Wolves and Vibrancy”, l'elettro-ambient di “Gnosis”, l'elettro-jazz di “Limbo Central (Theme from Perdition City”), che -come dice il sottotitolo- anticiperà l'ascoltatore al futuro full-lenght; in chiusura la silenziosa e cageiana “Of wolves and Withdrawal” chiuderà questo antipasto che rimarrà sullo stomaco anche a chi, bene o male, aveva digerito perfino Themes....

Tutti quelli che decisero di cestinare in partenza “Perdition City”, si sono puntualmente mangiati i gomiti quando lo riscoprirono anni più tardi (magari quando i propri gusti musicali si sono ulteriormente ammorbiditi ed espansi). Sì, perché “Lost in Moments” sintetizza completamente il nuovo percorso degli Ulver: un finissimo album da sottofondo, da riflessione interiore e da auto-abbandono fra le carezze della notte. Loop perfettamente integrati con caldi sassofoni jazz, confortanti pulsazioni trip-hop e soft drum-machine. L'ammirazione per Amon Tobin e -più in generale- per le releases della Warp records si paleseranno spesso durante la durata dell'album, sottolineando anche come gli Ulver sapranno creare un personalissimo sentiero solo parzialmente riconducibile a questi artisti principali. L'amore per il pianoforte, per le leggerissime chitarre che viaggiano con delay, e la resa melodica dei "macchinosi" synth sono la ruota-motrice di “Porn Piece or the Scars of Cold Kisses”; la voce di Garm si fa timida e narrante come fosse un semplice accompagnamento. Il miglior tentativo però di re-interpretare Autechre e Aphex Twin viene fuori con “Hallways of Always”: un'oscura e progressiva esecuzione che alterna piano, breaks, drum'n'bass e scintillanti sintetizzatori che vanno a creare la melodia portante, mandando l'ascoltatore in trance. L'ambient techno di “Tomorrow Never Knows” è una carrellata di inquadrature sulle luci della città, che lasciano le scie alla velocità dell'occhio dello spettatore, mentre la calda “The Future Sound of Music” si trasformerà presto in una cascata di sovrapposizioni IDM e drone sull'enfatizzante V-drum suonata da Bård "Faust" Eithun. La rumoristica glitch di “Dead City Centres” non è altro che l'accompagnamento sonoro a decadenti agglomerati urbani; l'influenza di Dj Shadow e di Fennesz (il quale compare anche nel futuro "Ulver-reinterpreting" ‘1st Decade in the Machines’), l'overdubbing vertiginoso del sax e della voce filtrata si calmerà solo sul finale, dove una neo-classica e hitchcockiana “Catalept” mixa le basse frequenze della sezione ritmica ai sempre più crescente sezione d'archi. Il finale è semplicemente da brividi: “Nowhere/Catalept” rispolvera quel trip-hop cantato di ‘Themes...’, riadattato però nel jazzistico contesto attuale appena ascoltato. “Music to an Interior Film”, suggerisce il sottotitolo di copertina; e l'incredibile impresa di Garm e, soprattutto di Tore Ylwizaker (genio digitale -vero deus ex-machina-) , si è appena compiuta creando una delle più suggestive colonne sonore urbane del mondo; una perfetta messa in musica dei notturni rumori metropolitani, che vengono e svaniscono nei tunnel e nelle autostrade cittadine. Difficilmente si potrà mai fare di meglio. 

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[ravenstargames]

The Ravenstar team is celebrating today! 💜🎉 Our tumblr has reached more than a thousand followers aaand there's a certain someone who is feeling very grateful for your support...

And that's us, of course! We never expected to get so much love in so little time, and much less to reach this milestone so soon! We are only twenty followers short of a thousand on Twitter, so we wanted to do a special piece to commemorate. Thank you again and again for joining us for the amazing ride that developing Lost in Limbo is being!

Also, our first devlog should be up in a few days after we get some extra things sorted out. You'll get a glimpse of what we have been up to during this past month! We have made a lot of amazing progress, and we are super excited to share it with you!

Someone please get Amon a shirt. It's 2ºC in here.

[pesura]

My 25 fav albums in 2019 - An unordered list

Barker - Utility (Ostgut Ton, 2019) https://sambarker.bandcamp.com/album/utility #MINIMAL #ELECTRONICA #CHILL #AMBIENT

MUDRO - Phobos LP (MOR Records, 2019) https://soundcloud.com/morrecords/sets/mudro-phobos-lp #BASS #DUBSTEP

Hildur Guðnadóttir - Joker OST (2019) https://open.spotify.com/album/16bF6lLLeVcBNgYNreGjYZ #SOUNDTRACK #MODERN CLASSICAL #AMBIENT #ORIGINAL SCORE

ASC - Realm Of The Void (Auxiliary, 2019) https://asc77.bandcamp.com/album/realm-of-the-void #TECHNO #POSTTECHNO #ELECTRONICA #BASS

Dive Reflex Service - 01 (Limbo Tapes, 2019) https://soundcloud.com/limbotapes/sets/dive-reflex-service-01-out-feb-2019 #ELECTRONICA #AMBIENT #MINIMAL #CHILL #DOWNTEMPO

Khyaam Haque - Minutiae of an Iridescent Mind https://open.spotify.com/album/5wGDq6r2XqpwptSUbXZcjW #MODERN CLASSICAL #AMBIENT #PIANO

Special Request - Offworld (Houndstooth, 2019) https://special-request.bandcamp.com/album/offworld #HOUSE #ELECTRONICA #BASS #DANCE

The Lasso - The Sound Of Lasso (Mello Music Group, 2019) https://thelasso-mmg.bandcamp.com/album/the-sound-of-lasso #BEATS #DOWNTEMPO #JAZZ #FUNK #ELECTRONICA

Thomas William Hill - Grains of Space (Village Green, 2019) https://thomaswilliamhill.bandcamp.com/album/grains-of-space #MODERN CLASSICAL #AMBIENT

Flume - Hi This Is Flume (Future Classic, 2019) https://soundcloud.com/flume/hi-this-is-flume-mixtape #BEATS #HIPHOP #TRAP #ELECTRONICA

A Winged Victory for the Sullen - The Undivided Five (Ninja Tune, 2019) https://awvfts.bandcamp.com/album/the-undivided-five #AMBIENT #MODERN CLASSICAL

ICR - Entrøpia (Tapes Sublimating, 2019) https://tapessublimating.bandcamp.com/album/icr-entr-pia #ELECTRONICA #MINIMAL #AMBIENT #BASS #IDM

Akasha System - Echo Earth (100% Silk, 2019) https://akashasystem.bandcamp.com/album/echo-earth #HOUSE #LOFIHOUSE #LOFI #ANALOGUE

Teebs - Anicca (Brainfeeder, 2019) https://teebs.bandcamp.com/album/anicca #BEATS #AMBIENT #ELECTRONICA #DOWNTEMPO #MODERN CLASSICAL

William Ryan Fritch - Deceptive Cadence: Music For Film Volume I & II (Lost Tribe Sound, 2019) https://williamryanfritch.bandcamp.com/album/deceptive-cadence-music-for-film-volume-i-ii #MODERN CLASSICAL #AMBIENT #OST #CINEMATIC#SOUNDTRACK

Galcher Lustwerk - Information (Ghostly International, 2019) https://galcherlustwerk.bandcamp.com/album/information #HIPHOUSE #DEEPHOUSE #TRIPHOP #DOWNTEMPO

Floating Points - Crush (Ninja Tune, 2019) https://floatingpoints.bandcamp.com/album/crush #ELECTRONICA #BROKEN BEATS #BASS

Topdown Dialectic - Vol. 2 (Peak Oil, 2019) https://peakoil.bandcamp.com/album/vol-2 #MINIMAL #ELECTRONICA

Amon Tobin - Long Stories (Nomark, 2019) https://music.amontobin.com/album/long-stories #AMBIENT #DOWNTEMPO #ELECTRONICA

A.dixen - Death Tapes Vol. 2 (ØEN Records, 2019) https://oenrec.bandcamp.com/album/death-tapes-vol-2-en016 #BASS #ELECTRONICA #AMBIENT #BROKENBEATS #BREAKS #DRUMANDBASS

Weval - The Weight (Kompakt, 2019) https://weval.bandcamp.com/album/the-weight #DOWNTEMPO #JAZZ #ELECTRONICA

Clams Casino - Moon Trip Radio (AWAL, 2019) https://soundcloud.com/clammyclams/sets/moon-trip-radio #BEATS #BASS #DOWNTEMPO #INSTRUMENTAL#ELECTRONICA

Chris Weeks - Borders (Odd John, 2019) https://chrisweeksmusic.com/album/borders-special-edition #AMBIENT #ELECTRONICA

Eartheater - Trinity (Chemical X, 2019) https://open.spotify.com/album/0NjpedEWmXVlxHhLl7nTor #ELECTRONICA #BASS #EXPERIMENTAL POP

Jonas Munk & Nicklas Sørensen - Always Already Here (El Paraiso Records, 2019) https://open.spotify.com/album/6Cly90UXXW9Hz851yq7mtM #AMBIENT #ELECTRONICA #POSTROCK

[aiscapades]

obligatory "if i had a nickel for every time i fell for a visual novel LI who's a leo, smokes, and has a dog, i'd have two nickels. which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice" post

[karokawwo]

sexy times with katra ❤️

(the envy comic is referenced from this post)

[ravenstargames]

OBSESSED WITH THIS PIECEEEEEE 😭😭😭😭💜💜💜💜💜

First fanart after playing and enjoying the demo, thanks to the devs @ravenstargames for creating the game and this himbo here <333

I definitely had my fun drawing him...