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NEWS:April 24th, 2009  Mikkeli, Finland – April 24th 2009 – The Sound of Fiction record label today revealed its latest production, a special release of the Penumbra soundtrack. The Penumbra series, developed by Frictional Games, has achieved cult status, and Mikko Tarmia’s essential soundscape has been consistently lauded as one of the series’ greatest achievements. The album will include a selection of remastered music tracks from all three games, in addition to previously unreleased material. Series narrative designer, Tom Jubert, returns to provide an exclusive text and further insight into Penumbra’s twisted tale. The album will be released Q3 2009, available on CD or for download. More details will be revealed shortly at the project's website, www.thesoundoffiction.com/PenumbraOST In addition, The Sound of Fiction’s last release, AIKA – an atmospheric orchestral soundtrack wrapped around a philosophically inspired science fiction story – is now available at iTunes (US / Europe only). For more information, please visit www.thesoundoffiction.com/AIKA About The Sound of Fiction April 11th, 2009  AIKA is now available in iTunes (in USA and Europe only). Buy an entire album for getting the booklet too. VGM Rush reviewed AIKA. Here's a snippet from it: "All in all, AIKA proves to be a solid musical experience rooted in an interesting sci-fi story. People who enjoy serious, dramatic orchestral music should be satisfied with what Tarmia, Houseman, Law, and Pulkkinen composed.". You can find the full review in here. December 11th, 2008 As The Ground record store closes its doors for CD business, we decided to make it possible to order AIKA CD directly from us! For arousing interest, we added some additional demonstrations into AIKA's media page. Christmas is getting closer so why not to buy AIKA CD as a present for your dearest friend - or for yourself! ;)  November 14th, 2008 Virrat, Finland - 14th of November Virrat, Finland - November 14th 2008 - The Sound of Fiction record label today announced the release of AIKA, its first startling project - an orchestral soundtrack, narrative and graphics project, produced by a team of established video game talents. AIKA encompasses a philosophically inspired science fiction story penned by Tom Jubert, with scenes described by the moody soundtrack composed by a series of acclaimed musicians, and lush illustration. Jubert, as well as Director and Lead Composer, Mikko Tarmia, are both known for their involvement in the Penumbra series of horror adventure games. The story follows a group of Russian Cosmonauts who form an insignificant element of the ongoing Russian movement - to discover a habitable planet in the year 2727. When the defenceless science team is sent aboard the abandoned capital ship, AIKA, a horrific discovery drives them close to madness - the only alternative will force them to reassess their very existence. "AIKA is The Sound of Fiction's first official release, and we couldn't be prouder of the prestigious team that's put this unique project together," said Project Lead Mikko Tarmia. "With proven composers, writers and illustrators from the film and video game industries I feel AIKA represents a truly rare piece of entertainment. As of Friday, 14th November 2008, the full AIKA package, including orchestral soundtrack and illustrated short story, is available for RRP 15.90€ from the project's official website: www.thesoundoffiction.com/AIKA, where you can also find music, text and graphics samples. About The Sound of Fiction November 10th, 2008 A short announcement: the release date for AIKA has been set! The AIKA soundtrack will be globally available starting 14th November (next friday!). More details coming up so stay tuned! September 5th, 2008
From two of the team behind the Penumbra series comes AIKA - An inspired and haunting mix of soundtrack and narrative Virrat, Finland - September 5th 2008 - The Sound of Fiction, a new independent record label from award winning video game composer Mikko Tarmia, today announced 'AIKA', an atmospheric orchestral soundtrack, narrative and graphics project. AIKA encompasses a philosophically inspired science fiction story penned by Tom Jubert. Scenes are described by the moody soundtrack composed by a series of acclaimed musicians, and lush illustration. Jubert, as well as Director and Lead Composer, Tarmia, are both known for their involvement in the Penumbra series of horror adventure games. The story follows a group of Russian Cosmonauts who form an insignificant element of the ongoing Russian movement - to discover a habitable planet in the year 2727. When the defenceless science team is sent aboard the abandoned capital ship, AIKA, a horrific discovery drives them close to madness- the only alternative will force them to reassess their very existence. "We're incredibly lucky to have signed some major talent to the project," confided Tarmia, "We have both film and game composers, including Paul Houseman, Michael Law and Shadowgrounds' Ari Pulkkinen." Lavish illustrations will accompany the music and story, courtesy of Tuija Fagerlund. The full AIKA package, including orchestral soundtrack and illustrated short story, will be available from early November. In the meantime, more information can be found at the project's website, www.thesoundoffiction.com/AIKA. About The Sound of Fiction August 8th, 2008 |
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