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"Rehlehna" (The Journey)
Back in 1991, when Macintosh was just a 'funny little computer with a mouse,' two brothers-- using Hypercard and a Mac--created a game that would sell millions of copies and make the computer game world take notice.
The game, released in September of 1993, was Myst and the company that Rand and Robyn Miller founded was called Cyan.
With recent developments at Cyan, it is uncertain what adventures will follow (Myst V is reportedly the concluding game of the Myst series), and I wanted to write a composition that reflected my experience--a journey, really--with the people I have met, some of them at Cyan, and the incredible world of the D'ni, the beautiful graphics and haunting, ethereal music (created for Myst I and Riven by Robyn Miller).
The words in the song are based upon a working D'ni 'language' (my apologies to you, RAWA, for any faults in the pronunciation!) and those familiar with the ambient music of Riven, especially, will recognize the echoes of synths and marimbas used here. The song title "Rehlehna" is taken from the D'ni language and means, literally, 'the journey.'
This composition is dedicated to all those who have worked for Cyan: Thank you for the journey.
"The ending can never truly be written."
* * * * * * * * * *
(Thanks to Alimar, and Slimmie, who 'lent me their ears' when mine were numb from hearing the same thing over and over.
And a special thanks to Tom Atwood, who followed this composition from start to finish and persisted amidst computer woes via email. It's a better composition as a result of your input/feedback/discussion on this piece.)
'Atrus' prayer' ©1996 Cyan, Inc. All rights reserved.
Myst, Riven ® Cyan, Inc.
Back in 1991, when Macintosh was just a 'funny little computer with a mouse,' two brothers-- using Hypercard and a Mac--created a game that would sell millions of copies and make the computer game world take notice.
The game, released in September of 1993, was Myst and the company that Rand and Robyn Miller founded was called Cyan.
With recent developments at Cyan, it is uncertain what adventures will follow (Myst V is reportedly the concluding game of the Myst series), and I wanted to write a composition that reflected my experience--a journey, really--with the people I have met, some of them at Cyan, and the incredible world of the D'ni, the beautiful graphics and haunting, ethereal music (created for Myst I and Riven by Robyn Miller).
The words in the song are based upon a working D'ni 'language' (my apologies to you, RAWA, for any faults in the pronunciation!) and those familiar with the ambient music of Riven, especially, will recognize the echoes of synths and marimbas used here. The song title "Rehlehna" is taken from the D'ni language and means, literally, 'the journey.'
This composition is dedicated to all those who have worked for Cyan: Thank you for the journey.
"The ending can never truly be written."
* * * * * * * * * *
(Thanks to Alimar, and Slimmie, who 'lent me their ears' when mine were numb from hearing the same thing over and over.
And a special thanks to Tom Atwood, who followed this composition from start to finish and persisted amidst computer woes via email. It's a better composition as a result of your input/feedback/discussion on this piece.)
'Atrus' prayer' ©1996 Cyan, Inc. All rights reserved.
Myst, Riven ® Cyan, Inc.
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cjhoose
Mysti you've outdone yourself! For those who know Myst
or not, you've created such a beautiful song, conjuring up
visions of faraway places. Your vocals are both airy and
earthy, I was just a little disappointed when there wasn't
more! Deelightful. Download-worthy.