The Meadow | January Challenge

Hello Everyone!

This is my submission for January's challenge. It's very simplistic, but I kind of like that. I've been experimenting with trying to simplify four bar phrases while keeping the music interesting for a while now, so I hope this isn't too simplistic for your tastes!

This particular piece is based on my recent enjoyment of simple melodies from RPG games including the music of Mondstadt from Genshin Impact and themes of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. I drew heavy influences from both these games to compose this piece.

I really wrote this piece to focus on the nostalgia I feel from video games. In more recent years, my focus on my degree has had me losing some enjoyment from my hobbies, and this piece is sort of my way of slipping back into the mindset of playing games for hours at a time. After reading the description of the word "Saudade", it immediately reminded me of these feelings of nostalgia and melancholy I've had for gaming over the past couple years, and I knew that I had to write a piece in the style of some games that I've enjoyed.

With all that being said, I hope you enjoy!