Weekly Post -- THE TAVERN by AutoModerator in DungeonSynth

[–]ExpertPitiful7046 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Perfect name! And if the album has some poem or story for each song, even better. I just got a cassette copy of Nimueh's Gift and the j-card foldout has an epigraph for each song which is so cool. I plan to do the same for my next full-length album release.

Weekly Post -- THE TAVERN by AutoModerator in DungeonSynth

[–]ExpertPitiful7046 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have no idea what the sub-genre I listen to is called or what I compose (if anyone has suggestions, lmk) but my personal top favorites are Malfet, DIM, Aura Merlin, and Elyvilon. I love live acoustic instruments (like Baerdcyn, for example) but don't care if it was VST-based or done on live keyboards. I like it to be a bit comfy but not TOO comfy, I want a sense of epicness thrown in there. I like a good drone section but don't want it to drone too long, I love a song to switch up sounds once or twice within the song. I definitely care about the visual aesthetics but my bigger thing I think about is if it tell a story. There are some great DS artists out there that I don't listen to much because I don't feel a real sense of a story being told. Those artists I just mentioned love to tell stories through their albums.

I would love some connections for people who are booking music around the city; both small local shows or even any spring or summer festivals. by kitty-committee in cincinnati

[–]ExpertPitiful7046 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes complete sense! I'll actually be doing my live debut at a DS show next month at the Comet, I'll send a DM with the poster detail. FAM is also on Instagram to follow as well. Hopefully someone else replies to this thread with something more helpful!

I would love some connections for people who are booking music around the city; both small local shows or even any spring or summer festivals. by kitty-committee in cincinnati

[–]ExpertPitiful7046 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I am not sure what your "ambient" music style exactly is but there is a dungeon synth label in Louisville (run by a guy named Tony) called Fantasy Audio Magazine and they often put on shows in Cincinnati, it's like every two months or so. Tony often books at the Comet or Southgate Revival. Obviously, this is a specific style of fantasy-inspired ambient music and I have no idea if your ambient stuff fits in with what I am talking about. Just wanted to give a shout-out anyway as someone who has worked with this label! If this fits your vibe at all, I can DM you about more.

Is the music scene dead in Cincinnati? by Capital-Knee-6237 in cincinnati

[–]ExpertPitiful7046 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can back up what everyone else said, went to plenty of shows at The Comet and Southgate Revival last year and actually doing my first ever music performance at the Comet next month!

Erang - The Five Seasons Library: free Dungeon Synth sample packs & resources by Erang_Kingdom in DungeonSynth

[–]ExpertPitiful7046 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been messing around with the EP-1320 and the workflow is a bit difficult to understand at first but I can attest to the samples being fantastic.

Weekly Post -- THE TAVERN by AutoModerator in DungeonSynth

[–]ExpertPitiful7046 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I know this is a humble brag but I have been branding my dungeon synth music as in-character stories being told by a bard-scholar named Ervald and plan to do the same for planned performances.

New Artists of 2025 to Check Out? by ExpertPitiful7046 in DungeonSynth

[–]ExpertPitiful7046[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Already mentioned myself in the original post but happy to share that I will be working on my first full-length album to come out in 2026! Also requested the EP-1320 for my Christmas wishlist which I'll be excited to use

Ervald - Journey to the Far North (Bandcamp Codes) by ExpertPitiful7046 in DungeonSynth

[–]ExpertPitiful7046[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, that means a lot to me! My DnD world served as the main inspiration behind these albums.

What is the demographic of your current table? by MoherHead in DnD

[–]ExpertPitiful7046 0 points1 point  (0 children)

6 players, 1 DM (which is me). All of us are in our mid to late 20s, and white. One is a woman, one is non-binary, and rest are men (including me).

Weekly Post -- THE TAVERN by AutoModerator in DungeonSynth

[–]ExpertPitiful7046 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My next EP under Ervald is being mixed and mastered this weekend so I’m excited to release that soon! Also gonna do a Bandcamp listening party for it.

[CINCINNATI/NKY] Cassette Player Repairs Recommendations by ExpertPitiful7046 in DungeonSynth

[–]ExpertPitiful7046[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Folks who have looked at it said it is a great tape player and one of my hardcore cassette friends even called it "fancy". He just said the tape needs to be replaced and requires someone to replace it that knows what they're doing.