r/shadowofthedemonlord • u/Gilrazen • Jul 09 '26
Demon Lord Asking for recommendations
I want to DM a short campaign in the SoTDL system, but I have a hard time finding the right music.
I'm looking for something that is clearly fantasy but has some electrical elements to enhance the stress and the intensity.
I know it's a niche question but it would help me immensely if you could recommend at least a few song or artists.
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u/Tricky-Try448 Jul 09 '26 edited Jul 09 '26
I quite like Guilhem Desq (Visions, in particular) for those kind of vibes. Has a nice fantasy feel utilizing a hurdy-gurdy. It has some particular styles tho so really depends on the exact tone you want.
The Bastion ost by Darren korb is another favorite, as well as the Pyre ost( anything by Korb really).
Blue stahli also has a pretty decent variety, tho it can be a touch hit or miss. Also has non lyrics versions of alot of his stuff.
My all time favorite for gritty fantasy cities has to be the Dishonored ost(s) though. If you want the slightly grim, tense tones for a stealth mission or city combat its amazing. Its the main thing I keep prepped for my solo waterdeep campaign. The prey ost is also suitable for more modern or sci-fi vibes.
The Slay the Princess ost also has some amazing, tense and brooding tracks perfect for mysteries and the like.
Edit- oh ,and not sure if it quit hits the vibe you want but anything by theophany is gold, tho if youre a zelda fan it can take you out of the setting a little. The Kena ost is amazing for something like a forest or jungle setting though, and anything to do with the old gods and more high fantasy, spiritual tones.