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Created for the seventh OST Composing Jam, this track features drawn-out strings paired with a massive acoustic piano to achieve an ethereal vibe. Combined with various electronic soundscapes and an epic percussive finale, I hope this song successfully fits the event's theme.

This track has been designed as two parts, one for a general "wonder" stage of the story, and the other being "discovery". I attempted to incorporate feelings of anxiety and uncertainty, especially in the latter half. I also wanted to hint at the highs and lows of life with a few motifs. Living in our own worlds, we are not perfect, and there is much left undiscovered.

The theme of the jam reminded me of Celeste, especially Farewell's chapter, so I included some references to Lena Raine's soundtrack. I also leaned heavily into Chris Christodoulou's synth and percussion style to bring together some of my favorite works. Since this would theoretically be part of a whole game, I set up some motifs that could be used in future/prior tracks.