The "Main Theme": The DNA of a Soundtrack
The Blank Page Syndrome When I composed the main theme for Manairons, I wasn't just writing a melody; I was searching for the game's musical DNA. That significantly changed my approach to composition. In a long soundtrack, it's easy to think you need dozens of distinct themes—a new one for every song, constantly starting from scratch—which often leads to creative block. For a start, I preferred to…