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"Now I find myself in the wild unknown"
Amphibia is an American animated television series created by Matt Braly with a stunning soundtrack composed by T.J. Hill. Let's get one thing out of the way, ever since my friend introduced me to the show (and another one that I won't mention...yet) I absolutely fell in love with it. It gave me vibes that Gravity Falls did, and since I covered Gravity Falls already, I decided to cover Amphibia next along with a secret third cover.
Chapters:
00:00 Overture
00:35 Amphibia - Opening Theme
01:13 Welcome To Amphibia
01:51 Sasha's Theme (Heartstomper)
02:43 Marcy's Theme
03:39 Anne's Theme
05:06 Finale - No Big Deal
07:52 Credits
[SPOILERS]
Prologue: Overture
As the opening to the overall orchestration, the Overture gives a feeling of anticipation with high strings, subtle synths, and rising clusters, Eventually exploding into a grand orchestra with a choir and more intense synths. This is followed by a familiar motif from Anne's Theme played by the brass section.
Chapter 1: Opening Theme
This is the most well-known piece in the soundtrack. A plethora of strings greets you accompanied by some brass staccatos, and snares. This intensifies as it builds up to the chorus, which is then played by the full orchestra and choir, ending with powerful chants and explosive percussion.
Chapter 2: Welcome to Amphibia
This is a variant of the opening theme that originally had lyrics. Though he has stated that it was a good song, he didn't want it to be the "opening theme". The cover starts large strings sections, which are followed by rising rock instruments and drums. The chorus includes an electric guitar lead and high trumpets.
Chapter 3: Sasha's Theme
Sasha is an interesting character, a typical high school popular kid but with a heart. The drummer's call at the start represents her attitude, and strength while the ending parts are more reminiscent of her good heart which wins out at the end of the day.
Chapter 4: Marcy's Theme
I decided to go for a subtle approach for Marcy. Having quite a tragic story (even more tragic after season 2) I decided to go for all strings and soft brass without percussion whatsoever. Using certain chords to create a melancholy, and even nostalgic feeling.
Chapter 5: Anne's Theme
The second most well-known song on the soundtrack. This song was originally composed as a tie to each episode which is played on the credits. It presents us with subtle strings which builds-up to an explosion of orchestral harmony. The choir leads the melody as everything concludes with a strike of thunder and the sounds of frogs croaking.
Finale: No Big Deal
"A symphony must be like the world. It must contain everything." - Gustav Mahler
A quote from one of my favourite composers that I kept in mind as I composed the finale. I went full-on Hiroyuki Sawano and began the piece with German Narration as if you're watching a movie trailer. Accompanied by rising instruments playing two very familiar tunes.
This eventually becomes one full blast orchestra playing full velocity to the theme of No Big Deal. I decided to do No Big Deal as the finale as this was the song last played by the three girls together. It continues with strings, brass, and rock drums. A choir leads the way into the chorus, but before that, a battalion of taiko drummers plays as if they were the ones singing the lyrics.
The chorus is played by full battalions of strings, brass, and drums, making a powerful combination. This is then followed by another drummer's call, signaling the entrance of Sasha in the original episode, which is then followed by an accurate recreation of her guitar solo in the song. With Sasha representing the rock instruments, Marcy with the electronics, and Anne with the orchestra, The finale explodes with everything accompanied by a large choir. The coda slows down the piece, and finally, for a grand finish one last time, everyone plays Anne's Theme, The Opening Theme, and No big deal, all at the same time.
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