Creator ConcernedApe produces jazz album in a long-running Prescription for Sleep: Game Music Lullabies series to celebrate its seven-year anniversary.
Scarlet Moon Records is pleased to present the 11th album in their acclaimed Billboard-charting jazz album series with Prescription for Sleep: Stardew Valley. The Prescription for Sleep: Game Music Lullabies series features the musical talent of GENTLE LOVE, a duo comprised of composer Norihiko Hibino (Metal Gear Solid, Bayonetta) on saxophone and AYAKI (Etrian Odyssey, PersonaQ) on piano arranging and performing game music to sleep and relax to. Prescription for Sleep: Stardew Valley is particularly special in that it is entirely produced by Stardew Valley creator and composer ConcernedApe with its themes of nature and the four seasons making for a perfect pairing with GENTLE LOVE’s therapeutic music approach. ConcernedApe not only hand-picked all 11 tracks that are covered on the album but also wrote commentary and conducted the interview found in the extensive digital booklet to be available on Bandcamp. As always, the album will feature an original theme by GENTLE LOVE in which every two bars of music represents a month of the year, telling the passing of seasons in an innovative and musical way. Prescription for Sleep: Stardew Valley is available for pre-order today and will release on May 19th, 2021, to mark the seven-year anniversary of the Prescription for Sleep: Game Music Lullabies series:
“It was a huge honor receiving ConcernedApe’s message indicating he was a fan of the series and asking if we would consider producing a volume dedicated to Stardew Valley,” reflects Scarlet Moon’s Jayson Napolitano. “I almost feel bad that we turned things around and put him to work, but I must say having the personal touch of the composer and creator of Stardew Valley makes this volume all that much more meaningful. We hope fans enjoy it and continue to enjoy the series long into the future!”
“As a long-time fan of GENTLE LOVE, it’s been an honor and a pleasure to collaborate with them,” comments Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone. “I believe this is a deeply relaxing and beautiful album.”
Track list:
- Stardew Valley Overture
- Spring (The Valley Comes Alive)
- Summer (The Sun Can Bend an Orange Sky)
- Dance of the Moonlight Jellies
- Fall (The Smell of Mushroom)
- Fall (Raven’s Descent)
- Mines (Cloth)
- Winter (Nocturne of Ice)
- Winter (The Wind Can Be Still)
- Night Market
- A Golden Star is Born
- Beauty in Seasons (Original)
Prescription for Sleep: Game Music Lullabies has enjoyed ten previous releases including two compilation volumes, five more dedicated to Secret of Mana, UNDERTALE, Celeste, Shovel Knight, and Wizard of Legend, respectively, a compilation of battle themes turned into lullabies, and a charity EP in honor of late Nintendo President Satoru Iwata.
