The Studio From Game Dev to a Solo Piano Album
How scoring the indie RPG Rebellion led Michael Clinesmith to release Piano Reveries — a game developer's path to a personal solo piano album.
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Long-form notes on writing piano music for games, the craft behind Piano Reveries, and the story of building an indie studio one composition at a time. Sit back — these are made for reading.
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What supporting Endtime Entrepreneurs on Patreon really does — how patrons help Michael Clinesmith keep writing music like Piano Reveries.
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Composing How Michael Clinesmith Writes a Piece of Piano Music
Composer Michael Clinesmith on his process — how a single melodic idea grows into a finished piano piece, from first sketch to final take.
Behind the Music A Listener's Guide to All 22 Tracks of Piano Reveries
A friendly walk through all 22 tracks of Piano Reveries — the moods, the standouts, and how Michael Clinesmith sequenced the solo piano album.
Where to Listen Where to Stream and Buy Piano Reveries
All the ways to hear Piano Reveries by Michael Clinesmith — stream it, buy the 22-track album for $9.99, or grab individual tracks for $3 each.
Track Spotlight Track Spotlight: "Working Through It" and the Sound of Resolve
A close listen to "Working Through It" from Piano Reveries — the determined, five-minute solo piano piece that carries Michael Clinesmith's 22-track album into its final stretch.
Behind the Music One World: How Rebellion and Piano Reveries Connect
How an indie RPG and a solo piano album share one creative world — the thread running from Rebellion's score to Piano Reveries, by Michael Clinesmith.
The Studio Meet Airy the Dragon, the Studio's Mascot
Say hello to Airy the Dragon — the mascot of Endtime Entrepreneurs who watches over the games, the music, and the Piano Reveries album cover.
Game Audio The Music of Rebellion: Scoring an Indie RPG
Inside the original soundtrack of Rebellion, Michael Clinesmith's indie RPG on Steam — how the score brings the game's world to life.
Behind the Music The Mood of Piano Reveries: Warm, Melodic, and Direct
What Piano Reveries actually feels like — the warm, melodic, emotionally direct sound of Michael Clinesmith's 22-track solo piano album.
Track Spotlight Track Spotlight: "For Grandma" — A Piece Written for Someone
A close listen to "For Grandma" from Piano Reveries — the heartfelt, slightly aching solo piano tribute by composer Michael Clinesmith.
Track Spotlight Track Spotlight: The Three-Movement "Sonatina in G"
Inside the "Sonatina in G" from Piano Reveries — a three-movement solo piano work by Michael Clinesmith and the small classical heart of the album.
Track Spotlight Track Spotlight: "After the Storm" — The Opener of Piano Reveries
Why "After the Storm" opens Piano Reveries — a hopeful solo piano piece by Michael Clinesmith that sets the tone for the whole 22-track album.
Behind the Music Piano Reveries: The Story Behind the 22-Track Album
The story behind Piano Reveries, the 22-track solo piano album by Michael Clinesmith — its mood, its standout tracks, and how it connects to the game Rebellion.
Track Spotlight Track Spotlight: "Jade's Lullaby" from Piano Reveries
A close listen to "Jade's Lullaby" from Piano Reveries — the soft, protective solo piano piece by Michael Clinesmith, and what makes a good lullaby work.
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