Self Avoiding Walk

A soundtrack for a fictitious game "Self Avoiding Walk" created for the OST Composing Jam 7.

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Game concept

In this game, the protagonist discovers his addiction to AI and embarks on a journey to "unplug." The music reflects his path to recovery, capturing the emotional and psychological evolution as he seeks to overcome his dependency.

Worm – In this dark and haunting opening track, the protagonist grapples with his addiction to AI, realizing he can no longer think independently.

Defrag – This energetic track captures the physical and emotional struggles of the early stages of recovery.

Kernel Panic – Menacing and eerie, this track portrays the protagonist's anxiety and panic attacks as he teeters on the brink during the initial phases of recovery.

Dæmons – With initial healing achieved, the real challenge begins. The ominous and chaotic melodies reflect the emotional turbulence the protagonist endures.

Time to Live – The protagonist, having come to terms with himself, experiences emotional growth. The heroic climax symbolizes the realization that recovery is a lifelong journey.

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All music composed, performed, recorded, and mixed by Daniel Marino using Reaper, a mix of VST plugins, and real instruments. Album artwork created programmatically with JavaScript and the P5.js library.

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