WELCOME TO AIKA!
AIKA is an atmospheric orchestral soundtrack wrapped around a philosophically inspired science fiction story written by Tom Jubert. Its scenes are described by the moody music composed by Mikko Tarmia, Paul Houseman, Michael Law and Ari Pulkkinen. Lavish illustrations, created by Tuija Fagerlund, will accompany the music and story.
NEWS:
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 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
AIKA Lifts Off - The narrative / soundtrack project from two of the team behind Penumbra is released today
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 15.90Ñ 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
The Sound of Fiction is an exciting new independent record label, established in 2008 by award winning video game composer Mikko Tarmia. The label specialises in bringing film and video game music to its fans, and AIKA is its first production.
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!
November 1st, 2008
AIKA soundtrack is soon available! Stay tuned for an exact release date! While awaiting for the release, please enjoy the new website look. We have also added a music player with excerpts of several tracks from the AIKA soundtrack. You can find them at the Media section as well as some new illustrations.
AIKA is now on MySpace. Become friends with AIKA and support our work by spreading the word!
September 5th, 2008
Virrat, Finland - 5th of September
From two of the team behind the Penumbra series comes AIKA -
An inspired and haunting mix of soundtrack and narrative
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.
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