Happy Monday!  It's Borealis here!

It's time to jump back into the Venus: Improbable Dream soundtrack with the next three songs!  The video below has all the audio you need.  Let's go!

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Seijo

Seijo is another 'everyday' track that plays during scenes of Kakeru's regular school and home life, although it has a more optimistic air to it than some of the others.  In fact, the Japanese word 'seijo' means 'normality'.  The track actually stems from something I used to noodle around with on guitar many years ago, some time during my university days - 2011, I think.  I remember getting into a little known group called Pullman, who make really nice acoustic guitar-laden soundscapes, and bored one day, I tried to come up with my own.  I never used it for anything though, and it just kinda stayed stored in the back of my mind.  Since its sound initially reminded me of lazing around on a hot Summer's day, its original title back then was 'Sunblind'.  However, when I reimagined it for Venus: Improbable Dream, I decided to give it a more apt name, though I suppose the idea is still sort of relevant, considering that Venus's story takes place during the Summer.

Onaji

This is one of my favourite pieces that I wrote.  Onaji accompanies emotional, tender moments in the story, often springing up when Haruka is talking about her dreams, or when Kakeru has a moving revelation.  This makes it feel quite special to me, and I enjoy the way its melodies sound somewhere between a lullaby and a children's song - very innocent and pure.  The Japanese word 'onaji' means 'same', and I chose this because it often appears during moments when Kakeru is momentarily peeking out from underneath his cloud of depression and feeling something bordering on optimistic, which makes him more like Haruka than he was before - for those little snatches of time, their outlooks begin to resemble each other.  This is something that Kakeru can build on - if he dares.

Jisei

You're getting all the Japanese titled tracks today!  'Jisei' means 'tense', and that's exactly what it portrays.  The piece is somewhat orchestral, focusing mainly on stringed instruments, and exudes a melancholy discomfort that Kakeru is all too familiar with.  It shows up when he's feeling as though he has no control over situations, and when he has an awful sense of foreboding about something that may happen.  Thanks to this, it's heard quite a lot in the beginning of the game, as that's when Kakeru's mind is at its darkest.  However, as you guide him through his journey and make the right decisions - if you manage it - you'll hear it less and less.

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And there we have it!  On Friday, you'll be treated to previews and stories of three more great tracks - one soft and sentimental, and two special pieces that only appear when the player is in a certain location!

Thanks for listening/reading, and kickstart your week with a smile!

Borealis