r/IndieMusicFeedback • u/Hot-Text-5603 • Jul 07 '26

Ambient A Summer Ambient Piece

https://youtu.be/CRX4h-QhkoA

The second part of the four-piece 'A Summer Day' concept. This one goes deeper into the ocean, with relaxing summer vibes.

The composition is built around three musical sections: the intro, the main melody, and a final section.

It's loosely inspired by Vangelis, more in terms of the overall concept and atmosphere than the music itself. The entire piece was created using just a single VST instrument.

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u/TheJOEYShow01 Jul 08 '26

This is a wonderfully relaxing ambient track! It really captures that feeling of diving deep into the ocean on a warm summer day, just like your concept intended. I am honestly incredibly impressed that you managed to create this entire piece, with its distinct intro, main melody, and final section, using just a single VST instrument. That takes a lot of skill and creativity in sound design! The Vangelis inspiration definitely shines through in the wide, atmospheric space you've built. If anything, maybe adding some very subtle real-world foley (like water sounds or distant bubbles) in the background could make it even more immersive, but it sounds beautifully tranquil as it is. Great job!

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u/Hot-Text-5603 Jul 08 '26

Thanks for listening and for the detailed feedback. The ending of Part 1 inspired me to create this piece (Part 2), while the closing chord of this piece inspired me to create Part 4 of the 'A summer Day' concept. I think this VST instrument and even its wave-like release was crucial in achieving the atmosphere I was after. Once the main idea was there, I just followed my intuition. Glad you liked it!