BKI Soundtrack, Vol. 1 (Chapters 1-5)

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Here's the first soundtrack for BKI 🤓 (I used Spotify for it this time around but I might make one with YouTube links down the road cuz I know not everyone uses Spotify).

For posts like this I'll break down each song so you guys get a little insight into my thought process for how the songs play out in the story:

1. Coyote - Mako. This song is mostly for the prologue where Norman is in his own mind. I didn't want it to be too cinematic creepy, more ambient and trippy like a lucid dream. This song gives a lot of that energy. I'm not sure if there's an instrumental version of it, but damn I'd love that.

2. Piño - Otto Totland. This song is for those passing scenes when Norman is getting ready for his day. It's subtle, soft, and soothing. I always love when anime movies and shows highlight transitions like that with soft music.

3. Waltz For Lilly - 3nd. This song is a more uptempo transition track (aka background music for random scenes to give them substance). I feel like this would be a great song for a scenic pan of a car ride or something like that.

4. Two Moons - toe. Two Moons has been on my playlist rotation for a very long time, almost 3 years. I love how calm it starts and then it moves into more erratic sounds that still somehow fit together. It flows well with Norman's constant conflicting energies (shy and awkward).

5. 孤独の発明 - toe. This song is something Norman would like to listen to. He's very into garage-sounding alternative band music. Plus, this would be a great track to capture the scenic scenes of Red Cove, Oregon.

6. Physical - Dua Lipa. I added this track because I think it really sets the mood for Norman summoning Cal. It fits the tension between them as they make their contract.

7. Supernatural (Au5 Remix) - APEK, Stassi, & Au5. Honestly, same as song #6 – this particular track really fits the contract-making scenes of Chapter 1 and the beginning of Chapter 2.

8. War of Hearts (Acoustic Version) - Ruelle. I'll let you guys guess what scene this songis for 😜 Fun Fact: Daryl actually suggested this song to me as an addition to the BKI soundtrack.

9. Chameleon - Mako & Elephante. This song is Cal's anthem. PERIODT.

10. Carousel (Strings Version) - John A. Nilson. THE STRINGS BITCH. Enough said. This song would be used for tender moments between Norman and Cal. Kinda like their relationship's own anime theme.

11. Mid Air - GÅEL. Another chill piano song specifically to highlight tense situations or parts that need a good contrast of music to add to the gravity of the situation. 

12. Ruin My Life - Zara Larson. This song is specifically for when Norman starts to realize he has real feelings for Cal.

13. Opus 31 - Josh McCausland. I picture this song being used when Norman makes a realization that he wants Cal in his life, and that he'd do anything to make him stay.

14. Rummy Queen - Lance Allen. Who doesn't love a good guitar song? This has good riffs and chords too. LOVE. This would probably be used after some tension to help lighten the mood/ease the conflict resolution.

15. Comfortable (Ruhde Remix) - Steve Void & TELYKast. This song would definitely be used as a setup for a spicy sex scene for Norman and Cal (before true feelings are expressed between them of course).

16. Carousel - John A. Nilson. An alternate form of the strings version to be used for tender moments between Norman and Cal. 

17. The Proposal - AK & Mapps. I'd probably use this for a post-sex scene between Norman and Cal. Like right when they wake up, sunshine peaking through the window, tender cuddles and kisses, maybe some breakfast in bed. Yeah ☺️

18. Suite Bergamasque, L. 75: III. Clair de Lune -  Claude Debussy & Carol Comune. Okay, Clair de Lune is gorgeous...but this would set up a horror/gore scene with Belphegor and/or Moloch. You have been warned 😆

19. Coyote (Midnight Mix) - Mako. An alternate form of the first song on the soundtrack to be used for moments when Norman struggles with control over his powers/himself.

20. Careful - Paramore. A fiery fight song 😈🔥

I'll be making additional volumes to expand each chapter, but I thought this was a good comprehensive soundtrack for now.

ALSO if you have any suggestions on music you think would be great for the BKI soundtrack PLEASE send them my way 😍

-J