Golden Sun Hacking Community

Hiya, Golden Sun Fans !
I'm Neshirys (illustrator) and together with SkyberrySymphony (music composer) we're realizing "Golden Sun Legends" project (working on re-done soundtrack & illustrations). You can find info on our deviantart galleries or tumblr (http://neshirys.tumblr.com/ (http://neshirys.tumblr.com/) , http://skyberrysymphony.deviantart.com/ (http://skyberrysymphony.deviantart.com/) or http://skyskystudio.deviantart.com/ (http://skyskystudio.deviantart.com/) ).

If you like our project, please help and support us. Share the info and our artwork on deviantart and reblog our posts on tumblr, subscribe on youtube for example. Let all Golden Sun fans know about our actions! We need more power from Golden Sun fans, more activity, more comments to know that people want to see more!

Thank you,
Neshi~

Hmm amazing project.
Much respect.
I hope that this project will be finished.
Guess how will Saturos battle sound?
Keep up the good work.

Quotewe realize "Golden Sun Legends" project

realize = release

Sounds interesting, I suppose I should check this out some time.

Thank you on behalf of the Golden Sun Legends team! : )
According to our plan it'll take.. probably two years to finish! But definitely we'll do everything in our power! And we need more power from fans too! Keep your fingers crossed!

A new track of Golden Sun Legends named "Farewell" came out!



Listen to it on YouTube -> [link] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5f1yWADB1J0&index=11&list=PLuKVAJH-E9RFS-bx71OFIfNQsBCUCkTOr) !

And you can see a new illustration here! -> [link] (http://neshirys.deviantart.com/art/Golden-Sun-Farewell-the-People-of-Vale-488993231)
(http://th06.deviantart.net/fs70/200H/f/2014/290/3/c/golden_sun___farewell__the_people_of_vale__by_neshirys-d834tlb.png)

A new track of Golden Sun Legends named "My Name is Flint!" came out!

Listen to it on YouTube -> [link] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBxy-X0q2DY&list=UUlfSW002mZOrhzjaRvgY6ww) !

And you can see a new illustration here! -> [link] (http://neshirys.tumblr.com/post/100413997646)
(http://33.media.tumblr.com/0f3769f4af1a6d45298369eaedbb6306/tumblr_ndp7fp7rI31rfoylso1_400.png)

Looks very nice!

EDIT: Just listened to some tracks. A-Mazing.  :heart:/10

Thank you on behalf of the Golden Sun Legends team again! : >
Stay tuned! "Crossing the Fields of Angara" theme will be ready soon!

Look forward to the album when all's said and done!  That's gonna be quite the good listen~

Keep your fingers crossed^^ We'll do our best!

Hello again! A new track of Golden Sun Legends named "Green Fields of Angara" is ready!



Listen to it on YouTube -> [link] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yY3Ig8h07vg&list=PLuKVAJH-E9RFS-bx71OFIfNQsBCUCkTOr&index=14) !

And you can see a new illustration here! -> [link] (http://neshirys.tumblr.com/post/102711810651)
(http://th06.deviantart.net/fs70/200H/f/2014/319/9/2/golden_sun___fields_of_angara_by_neshirys-d867fd7.png)

:O

This....
wha....
..... :heart:


(but seriously, this is amazing. What would your rules be in reference to using your music in another (not for profit) Golden Sun project?)

This is pretty sick.

I love the illustrations and the music. :heart:

Definitely looking forward to it :)

(Sorry guys and gals, we were forced to have a little break from GSL project because Ben's computer was totally broken :< But we're back!! )

Hello again! A new track of Golden Sun Legends named "Judgment! (Isaac's Fight)" is ready!



Listen to it on YouTube -> [link] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDFyEtiJkDQ&list=PLuKVAJH-E9RFS-bx71OFIfNQsBCUCkTOr&index=15)
Or on deviantART ->  [link] (http://skyberrysymphony.deviantart.com/art/GSL-1-15-Judgment-Isaac-s-Fight-504472705) (comments welcome!)

Ouch - I know what that's like.  Glad to see you've got things all sorted out!  Can't wait to hear the new track~

@Thanks, Role!^^


New track "Target Down!" is here:



Listen to it on YouTube -> [link] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpgtpzEcDjU&list=PLuKVAJH-E9RFS-bx71OFIfNQsBCUCkTOr&index=16)
Or on deviantART ->  [link] (http://skyberrysymphony.deviantart.com/art/GSL-1-16-Target-Down-506021139) (comments welcome!)

And chibi Isaac :3 -> [link] (http://neshirys.tumblr.com/post/107784242231)
(http://40.media.tumblr.com/2b4d08549667dae787bc3676f144acc3/tumblr_ni0j6m0Z7J1rfoylso1_400.png)


Btw, would anyone please tell me how to put video code?:3 I couldn't find it and every option I tried just failed..

Video code?


[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpgtpzEcDjU&list=PLuKVAJH-E9RFS-bx71OFIfNQsBCUCkTOr&index=16[/youtube]




Here is the list (http://forum.goldensunhacking.net/index.php?topic=393.0) of extra BBCode commands on these forums.


This is pretty awesome stuff, it's great to hear the Golden Sun soundtrack getting a high quality remix and the illustrations look fantastic too.

Thaaanks!:3



New track "The Inn!" is ready:




Listen to it on YouTube -> [link] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHJj1EzUSEE&index=17&list=PLuKVAJH-E9RFS-bx71OFIfNQsBCUCkTOr)
Or on deviantART ->  [link] (http://neshirys.deviantart.com/art/GSL-1-17-The-Inn-507530780) (comments welcome!)

Illustration -> [link] (http://neshirys.tumblr.com/post/108303483671)
(http://40.media.tumblr.com/b56133f999cef9f45785d2dc8f7757f5/tumblr_niaritOhnd1rfoylso1_400.png)

This is so amazing!!!!

Hello, everyone! I've got two new tracks for you to start off Chapter Two!

[GSL 2.01] Main Theme (Alternate)




A reprise of our main theme, and likely the last we're going to hear of it for a good long while!

[GSL 2.02] Soldier (Garet's Theme)




Illustration here  -> [link] (http://neshirys.tumblr.com/post/111172139366)
(http://40.media.tumblr.com/4fbb509b34d6aad19b9b5822881cd59f/tumblr_njv74dAD4m1rfoylso1_400.png)

An original theme for Isaac's childhood friend, Garet. He's protrayed as a clinical hothead in the games, but I wanted to draw the focus a little away from that one-dimension portrayal and towards his virtues of loyalty and steadfastness. This theme combines several ideas that stand for his relationship with his friends (0:34 to 0:52) and his family (0:53 to 1:12, including most prominently a cute theme for Garet's little brother, Aaron).

Thank you all for listening, and let us know what you think of these!

Skyberry Symphony & Neshi

Great, cant wait for more!

Hey everyone! We've got a new track for you today. It's Ivan's Theme!

[GSL 2.03] Pilgrim (Ivan's Theme)




..And the illustration is here -> [link] (http://neshirys.tumblr.com/post/112921944901)
(http://41.media.tumblr.com/a7ab261c72f65c92129e8b9e79e13605/tumblr_nktf5bQO2q1rfoylso1_400.png)

Thanks!:>

Hey everyone! Long time no see!

Got a new track for you today:

[GSL 2.04] The Curse of Kolima



"After crossing the Goma range, we decided to take a brief detour to the nearby lumberjack village of Kolima, nestled in a dense forest. But what awaited us wasn't the town's infamous hospitality. As we entered the village gates, a mysterious force erupted from the forest and swept through the town, turning all the residents into trees before our eyes! Only we adepts were spared, thanks to our psynergy: it seems that it sometimes activates subconsciously, beyond our control. What do we do now? However grave our own quest, we cannot leave the townsfolk in this state... what has been done to anger the forest so...?"

Hope you like it! Let me know what you think ^-^

Pepper~

You can download the illustration here:
(http://40.media.tumblr.com/8487b7e3ff202c2e5d324136c3082aa4/tumblr_nmllzmrqPM1rfoylso1_400.png) (http://neshirys.tumblr.com/post/116035032161)

Neshi~

Have another track, why not!

[GSL 2.05] Troubles of the Townsfolk


"By reading the still-human minds encased within the trees, we managed to deduce that the wealthiest man in Kolima, one Lord McCoy, commissioned a battery of lumberjacks to fell the woods surrounding the village for lumber so that he could build his beloved a palace of her own. The spirit that dwells in the forest--if there is such a thing--must have acted out in retaliation. McCoy has promised us aid if we can figure out a way to reverse the curse, and having a man of that stature on our side would not be a bad thing for our quest at all."

Enjoy plz ^-^~

Ben

You can see the illustration here:

(http://41.media.tumblr.com/4e05a927c9769beea6a29fd280afff5d/tumblr_nmwhgdUdN71rfoylso1_400.png) (http://neshirys.tumblr.com/post/116717876666)

Neshi

These are freakin' awesome.

Hey everyone! Here's my take on one of my favorite songs from the original game:

[GSL 2.06] Hymn for the Broken Forest


"We explored the ravaged forest, which is now full of monsters who were once peaceful woodland creatures. The spirits here are slumbering, hiding from the death and destruction wrought by the lumberjacks and the eruption of Mt. Aleph. It seems our quest to save Kolima will take us in the direction we were initially heading, as the spirits can only be healed with the mystical waters of the Mercury Lighthouse--the very location our enemies are said to be approaching as we speak.

...Although we are surrounded by sadness and pain here, a small plaintive melody can be heard echoing through the trees. It is the lullaby the forest sings to its creatures so they do not despair in troubled times. These lands are strong and still full of hope."

Enjoy!

Pepper~


..Aaand my piece is here ->
(http://40.media.tumblr.com/bb8650d1575b8b39f0124ca699dac046/tumblr_nngskj1X111rfoylso1_500.png) (http://neshirys.tumblr.com/post/117511811851)

Thankies, we do our best!  :heart:
Neshi~

Hi everyone! Long time no see! We're back with another track, and it's an original! Have you ever wondered who the squirrel in our logo is? Well, this is where his sidequest (which takes almost the whole game to complete!) begins!

[GSL 2.07] A Legend and a Lullabye


We followed the forest's song and discovered a place the unrestrained power of alchemy had not yet ravaged. Here, instead of becoming monsters, the creatures seem to have developed the ability to speak and understand our language. A couple of worried squirrels solicited our help to find their lost son Pepper, who apparently went missing at the start of the pairing season. I promised them we'd keep an eye out for the young one, but I doubt we'll see him on our travels. The lands between here and the lighthouse pose no hospitable crossing for such a little creature.

...It is so peaceful here, in the squirrels' world. It's a joy to watch them play and explore. For them, life goes on as it always has. I wish we had the pleasure of knowing that kind of simplicity...

Hope you like it! ^-^

Ben~

..As always, my piece is on my tumblr ->

(http://41.media.tumblr.com/1208f32d665cdfb9aafea65d1ab9daa2/tumblr_nny1uezmg31rfoylso1_500.png) (http://neshirys.tumblr.com/post/119356767711)

Neshi~

[GSL 2.08] Nightfall


When we decided to press our luck and continue our journey by moonlight, we discovered the darkness to be filled with creatures even more dangerous and repulsive than those we encountered during the day. Slaying them appears to provide richer rewards than their less powerful versions, however! So it may be worth spending a night or two out here if we need more coin.

I'm more worried about the visions. Sometimes, a beautiful, sad melody fills the night air. The voice belongs to a woman... Every so often, across the plains, you could swear to see the spectral silhouette of someone not altogether from this world. But when we chase this figure, she always disappears before we can get close. I wonder who she is... and what she's looking for.


Introducing (well, kinda) our other major new character for this story! Right now our heroes only see her during random occurrences, at night, from a distance, and in spectral form, shrouded in mist. You'll learn more about her quite a bit later ;)

Side note, I think this is one of Neshi's most cleverly designed artworks yet. She squeezed a lot of detail in there!

Other side note! That's Neshi on the vocals. Everyone tell her how good she did! NOW

Pep pep!
Ben~

____
Ah, and Nightfall illustration is here:

(http://41.media.tumblr.com/130975ebb747e1c1f553d3ea15a8ba1b/tumblr_noziff7M3r1rfoylso1_400.png) (http://neshirys.tumblr.com/post/119983081941)

Neshi~

New track!

[GSL 2.09] Beneath the Dreaming Earth


The mountain ranges that separate central Angara from the northern rim of the continent, where our destination Imil is located, are too steep to traverse on foot. With no alternative, we descend into the labyrinthine caverns that wind their way from one side to the other, deep beneath the ancient earth. Some caverns are man made and still in use as trading routes, so they are well-lit and offer the occasional opportunity to converse with merchants, but the passageways all look the same after a while, and I'm wary of getting lost.

I miss the moon already.

Ben~

"Beneath the Dreaming Earth" track illustration is here:

(http://36.media.tumblr.com/aee154915551a0fb7474ce8bbf3e6381/tumblr_npddg5IGmL1rfoylso1_500.png) (http://neshirys.tumblr.com/post/120607992486)

Neshi~

Hi everyone! Got a new track for you! Meet our new friend!

[GSL 2.10] Meet Pepper!


Somewhere on the icy slopes between the caves and the healer's haven of Imil, we stumbled upon none other than Pepper, the missing little squirrel from the woods. He can talk, like the others. Every night, he says, strange ribbons of magical light shimmer in the skies far to the north of his home; he used to watch them from the safety of his nest and wonder what in the world they could mean. Since he was struck on the head by one of the psynergy stone fragments cast from the eruption of Mt. Aleph, he has been consumed by the desire to find them and discover their purpose and meaning, as well as his own--much to the chagrin of his parents, who would much rather he stay at home and help tend the new generation.

Ambitious or not, the little guy almost froze to death out here. We'll escort him to Imil, but I know what he seeks cannot be found there. The lights are visible from the town but their source is much further north, in the uncharted icy wilds. After we're finished with business at the lighthouse, I'll return him to his parents, as promised.


Btw, "Meet Pepper" illustration is here:

(http://40.media.tumblr.com/a916272310e05dba6a25f762f47419d4/tumblr_npdhgpNGVq1rfoylso1_400.png) (http://neshirys.tumblr.com/post/121219023356)

Hi everyone ^-^! Something new for you!

[GSL 2.11] Village of Velvet Snow


The village of Imil greeted us warmly after our long trek across the treacherous mountains of northern Angara. The people here are worse for the wear, as a terrible sickness seems to be spreading through the population. Without their fabled Water of Hermes to keep them healthy, pressure has been placed on the village's last remaining cleric, a vestige of the old order of Mercury adepts by the name of Mia. We've seen Mia's healing first hand; it's an ancient form of psynergy--but she doesn't know this, nor her identity as an adept.

A bright flash from a monolithic structure nearby (referred to as a "lighthouse" by the locals) seemed to disturb her, and she took flight in its direction repeatedly murmuring the name "Alex"... We've given chase, not only for fear of the girl's safety, but also because that flash of light can only mean our enemies have reached their target before we could catch them...



Illustration for "Village of Velvet Snow" is here:

(http://41.media.tumblr.com/cbf4ffb61ad6644e90a2a5cc0f6b6e8a/tumblr_npdhjehKLa1rfoylso1_400.png) (http://neshirys.tumblr.com/post/121869810791)

I don't comment here as often as I should, but as usual I'm impressed by the quality of your remixes.  I'm going to buy the album so I can add it to my collection of video game music.

@Neshi, Excellent work on the Nightfall vocals indeed, it sounds professionally done.


I don't know much about music, but I did spend several years at an arts school so excuse me while I pretend to know what I'm talking about.

I think the artwork compliments to music really well for the most part with a small exception.  I really like that scene of Isaac, Garet and Ivan looking at the destruction of the forest for "Hymn for the Broken Forest", but the artwork for "Troubles of the Townsfolk" seems to do little to compliment the sad tone of the music.  In fact, the smile on the lumberjack's face makes it look the destruction is a good thing.  I'm a little torn on the "Curse of Kolima" artwork, it's spot on for the music starting around 1:30~1:40 but it feels downright morbid compared to the tone of anything in the games.  I don't know whether to praise you for making me feel certain feelings, or if I prefer the bitter "after the disaster" sadness in game to the shock of witnessing it first-hand.  I guess it depends more on what you're trying to achieve.  Either way, I like what I'm seeing so far.

Oh, thanks for your comment Atrius and for your honest opinion! We are so glad you like our work!


[GSL 2.12] They Call It The Lighthouse


Navigating through the innards of the massive structure, it became obvious that its builders sought it to allow only the most headstrong and determined of adventurers to reach its peak. Mia's psynergy allowed us to pass through several of the puzzles and traps that had been set for us, and we lent her our skill in battle against the guardians and monsters that roamed its sparkling halls.


Illustration for "They Call It The Lighthouse" is here:

(http://36.media.tumblr.com/070bbe357b6af4d1c562b34c716ce7fb/tumblr_npdhm5NdZH1rfoylso1_400.png) (http://neshirys.tumblr.com/post/123039828541)

Hi guys! New track and art! ^-^

[GSL 2.13] Wings of Fluid Grace


Mia's psynergy was the key to unlocking a gravity-defying ride to the lighthouse aerie, where we discovered that the beacon had been lit. To Mia, whose clan had always been charged with ensuring that it never happens, it is a catastrophe. Saturos, Menardi and our friends were still here, but as we made to reach them, Saturos stood in our way and bought time for the others to escape.

Something about his composure seemed off, as though he didn't really want to fight for some reason. Nevertheless, we could feel power emanating from the formidable adept. We regrouped and prepared to face our toughest foe yet.

"Come on, fools!"


"Wings of Fluid Grace" illustration is here:

(http://40.media.tumblr.com/95bf5366c788a88c38332ef8a2d4761d/tumblr_nramzsv5j71rfoylso1_400.png) (http://neshirys.tumblr.com/post/123758862561)

Indeed, a memorable scene.

The positioning of the characters makes it somewhat difficult to differentiate friend from foe, but the energy of the battle is clearly showcased.  I can see care and effort in the line art and shading that shows quite a bit of improvement since the beginning of this project.  Have I mentioned how I really like the parchment style of the drawings yet?


I hope I'll be able to add the second album to my music collection soon, these remixes are fantastic as always.

Thank you for commenting!  Here we have new tracks for ya!

Guys, we've almost finished the 2nd chapter and I won't be posting for a longer time but please stay tuned! Check out our Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClfSW002mZOrhzjaRvgY6ww) account and tumblr (http://neshirys.tumblr.com/) every month for new songs and illustrations!

Just letting you know that Golden Sun Legends project was moved!

* You can find re-uploaded tracks of Chapter 1 &2 on this new youtube account (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPBeA_by8h7KQgBHg-zCodK8PYNDcuRBc)

* And on new Bandcamp (https://skyskystudio.bandcamp.com/releases)

And also updated the list on tumblr (http://neshirys.tumblr.com/post/97757153561)

~_^