Rhythm Doctor OST - Dreams Don’t Stop
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- Опубликовано: 16 ноя 2023
- Act 5 is out now!
Composed by fizzd (@fizzd7 )
Vocals by @MardyLeith
Guitar and Bass Performance and Arrangement by dvdfu ( / dvdfu )
Mixing and Mastering by Ashwin Gobinath (Nadir Studios) / nadirstudiosmalaysia
Lyrics by fizzd and Kyle Labriola
'Lucky Break' melody by celesti whispers
Gameplay Video from BluPen: • 5-X Dreams Don't Stop ...
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Ok I did not mean to just randomly stop uploading daily right before 5-X oops, if you were anticipating this and I had shut your hype down I am sorry. This one needed some extra edits to reduce cutscenes which I just got round to now.
Composer's notes from fizzd:
This one was tough for a few reasons:
- The level 2-X All The Times exists, so now I needed to make something that could live up to its reputation. That's on everyone of course beyond the music itself, but the music in RD dictates the amount of canvas I'm able to provide to people like Jenny and Morph to work with for their VFX.
- All the other boss battles exist. I wanted 5-X to be something whose structure and gameplay would feel different to all of them.
- This was the first boss level where it had so much story to tell to wrap up a character arc. With the other boss levels, I wrote almost all of them as self-contained stories before I figured the other levels in the act, and then let Kyle flesh it out with all the cutscenes to make it work. (Fun fact, 3-X One Shift More was literally where the characters of Paige and Ian and the Stevensons and Richard Hugh were all born. I had no idea when writing it that Paige/Ian would end up the game's main characters. It was just a "ooo doctors but Les Mis musical, wouldn't that be cool.." cause Winston (artist) and I acted in a student version of it before)
- But for this one we had a general character arc of Lucky already started on by Kyle, and we had a lot of ground to cover in 5-X to finish it.
So, to solve all these problems together, i needed some story/musical conclusion that would both be plausible for Lucky's arc, but also be able to use gameplay mechanics of that act in new-feeling ways.
The inspiration of making the resolution be "the whole hospital team comes together to learn baseball" was from a rock-climbing interview I saw a year ago, of a bouldering champion (Gavin Chiam) who had gone from competitive bouldering to coaching, and found that he was actually even happier seeing his students win than winning himself. That felt really suitable to RD's themes of friendship and relationships over work. • Pinch Of Salt Episode ...
So I pitched that to Kyle, he said ok we'll use that, and I struggled for months (and started and finished 5-1N etc) before finding the main melody and tempo that could work for the level.
Oops I havent started talking about the music and everyone's roles in it at all, and this is so long... I'll come back and add more on another day... Mardy, dvdfu, and Ash all did amazing work on the vocals/guitars/mixing, I'll leave it there for now. Thanks for reading!
Some music that was an inspiration for different sections:
칵스(THE KOXX) - '부르튼(Blister)' • 칵스(THE KOXX) - '부르튼(Bl...
Vaundy - 踊り子 • Vaundy - Odoriko (踊り子)...
Journey - Don't Stop Believin' • Journey - Don't Stop B...
MCR (rest in peace) - Welcome To The Black Parade • My Chemical Romance - ...
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Video made with FL Studio ZGameEditor Visualizer plugin
Effect author credits:
Linear - StevenM,Dubswitcher,Youlean
HUD 3D - Rado1
TextTrueType - Ville
Youlean Drop Shadow - Youlean 
Игры
![[Rhythm Doctor] Act 5 Boss - Perfect (5-X)](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/N3kjewFAklE/mqdefault.jpg)
![[Rhythm Doctor] Act 5 Boss - Perfect (5-X)](/img/tr.png)
![[ADOFAI] fizzd - Dreams Don't Stop (RD 5-X)](/img/1.gif)
LET'S GOOOOOOOOO
You absolutely killed it on the vocals and I don't think there is anyone who could have done it better ❤
@@Moussetrax Thank you very much! Maybe Gerard Way though haha
i get shivers everytime your vocals kick in during the end of the song, they're phenomenal!
@@robertthecta Thank you!
W vocals bro
“Can you teach me baseball?”
“wait what”
the pan up to the orange sky with the guitar riff at the beginning alone made me replay this level 30 times, not caring about how many beats i hit
I STARTED TEARING UP DURING THIS BOSS FIGHT IT WAS *SO* AWESOME
It’s amazing how much you can feel for a character who sounded much like the politician from before. Every line of dialogue got me so invested in Lucky as a character.
This stage was the best audiovisual experience I had during this whole year, period.
The team really went far and beyond on this stage not only with the song but with details like at the start of the stage the window moving clockwise to show the pass of time or Lucky going from the "player" sprite to the "patient" sprite to show that he finally accepted his situation and many others I probably missed.
I can't personally thank you people enough for this update, wish I could buy this game twice on the same steam account, but buying it for my friends shall do the trick I hope.
Ah yes, Lucy
WE GETTING OUT OF THE MIDDLESEA HOSPITAL WITH THIS ONE
🔥🔥💯💯🗣🗣🗣🗣
ACTUALLY NO, WE'RE GOING TO STAY FOR LONGER 🔥🔥🗣🗣
WE HIRING MORE STAFF WITH THIS ONE FR 🔥🔥🔥🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️💯💯💯💯
WE REMAINING AT MIDDLESEA HOSPITAL FOR 4-6 MORE MONTHS WITH THIS ONE 🔥🔥🔥🔥⚾️🩺🎵
we staying for several moths of therapy with this one.
fizzd was just crazy for this
Omg it's KadeDev
Hi kade!
All Rhythm game developers know each other
I'M STEPPING AWAY
FROM ALL MY REGRETS OF YESTERDAY
I'M MORE THAN MY DREAMS
ITS TIME TO MOVE ON
TO ALL MY FRIENDS, I'M HOLDING ON!
You absolutely knocked it out of the park guys, this act was so fantastic and the reveal of the WINDOW STRETCHING is so insane I can't imagine how hard that was to code I love this act so much thank you all for this! ❤
The funnier version is
"TO ALL MY FRIENDS, I'M *rea-dy get-set go!* "
knocked it out of the park, funni pun :)
From my experience with SFML (This game was on Unity so might have been easier), the thing with window stretching and moving wouldn't be hard. Maybe just a bit tedious with having to move the camera in a way that it would seamlessly stretch the window, but not necessarily hard. Essentially, in SFML terms, it's just changing the window size, window position, the view (camera) size and view position to create both stretching and moving. Though, really, does it matter whether it was hard or not? It was used in the most creative way ever, to make some of the best effects I've seen in a videogame, and that entire thing makes this game so unique compared to others
My favorite part!
I see what you did there
omg rhythm doctor
Excited to see if you make any maps with the new mechanics :)
@@ElerickProductions maybe.. i'm currently busy with rdsrt so you will never know.
omg wolfplay
I genuinely cannot fathom how the game can get any better than this level, one of the best I've ever played
I can’t stop hearing the freeze beats lmao
Neither can I and i'm feeling insane because of that
I’m scared that act 6 is going to have multi-window next can’t wait!! 😁😁😁
Lemme tell ya, I yelled "*WHAT?!*" When the screen started to stretch out! I thought you guys had already done all you could with the window, but naaaaaahh!!!
Helps that this level and song is peak!!! The hype in the final stretch is unmatched in Rhythm games!!!
Your spoiling me! >:(
@@gabegamez1018 why are you here then
The window is not responding!!! (To the beat!!)
i think this is the peak of rhythm doctor but then again we dont know whats in store for act 6 and beyond
absolutely insane work on this act from everyone
This game won every awards in my heart.
Hardest rhythm game ever, most visually stunning VFX ever, most creative gameplay ever, best out-of-bounds experience ever, best original soundtrack ever, etc..
I wouldn't be surprised if this game won every Steam awards, or every awards at "The Game Awards". This is a criminally underrated game- nono. Masterpiece. That I've ever seen in the gaming community.
one of my favorite tracks in the entire rhythm gaming genre, great work!
【リズム医師】 ACT５ OP 「DREAMS DONT STOP」
LMAO
it IS an anime opening
Enjoyed your content Blupen
I swear, this game’s window dancing is the most creative thing I’ve seen a game do
And the window stretching in this level just makes it so much better like oh my god
Best rhythm game
Wooo! Finally got Dreams Don't Stop on here!
Seriously, to all the folks in the 7th Beat Games team, thank you for such an amazing update, and for Rhythm Doctor. Y'all made something absolutely exceptional!
(hello sorry this comes out of nowhere but I just wanted to say that your sona looks super cute!)
@@LukasSpaghetti
Thank ya kindly.
2AM. Sitting in my room, playing this game on the dawn of my birthday, struggling with the stage and yet I finally make it through to hear the bit at 4:52 kick in. I felt the lyrics sink their way into me and wash over, the resonance hitting me like a truck and driving such a sense of inspiration into me.
This game truly is something to behold, man.
This song is really amazing. Sometimes it's energetic, while something could be emotional, something could be rough and scared but you know you need to be stable and calm. (especially with the first piano part in the first cutscene that is pretty emotional [I really love that part]). Felt like watching a movie overall. Really great song. Probably one of the most memorable level then, in terms of story and chart, plus emotion and music, and it's even powerful when you are involved in it instead of watching.
Great job on this song and the levels.
We need this on spotify bro please
THIS IS SUCH AN AMAZING SONG OMG I love Rhythm Doctor
This level completely blew me away when I first played it.
Got this game about a week ago and DAMN THIS GAME ROCKS!!!!! I would say that this game became my favorite rhythm game after beating act 5. I’m excited to see how the rest of the game will turn out in the future!
there it is! the one song we have been waiting for them to upload!
amazing level tho, the creativity is off the charts and how the level builds its climax is cool as heck. can't for the future acts
also i still can hear the ready get set go cue at 5:11, man grinding perfect rank on this level sure hit different
The song feel like a story being told with audio alone.
But with the game, it adds a new dimemsion to what you're already hearing.
The RD Anime OP is REAL!!
Not only that, but the story of 5-X literally sounds like the summary of an anime plot.
Love how the static that happens at 2:45 is actually following the beat of the next pattern
Goosebumps GALORE. People who handled the gameplay effects gave it their all with this act!
Fizzd's done an incredible job on composing this and Mardy's vocals really top it off
Actually one of the new best songs now 💯💯💯
Thank you 🥹
LYRICS + DIALOGUE FOR 'DREAMS DON'T STOP' ( made by @cloverlovania )
[instrumental]
[dialogue]
Lucky: They keep saying "healing takes time".
Lucky: How long is this gonna take?
[lyrics]
To all my fans (To all the fans)
I tried my best but things are tough
I'm out of luck (You're out of luck)
My joints are torn, I can't hold on
Everybody believes there must be
Something wrong with me,
To stay this way
But my dreams don't stop,
So I'll keep holding on
[instrumental]
[lyrics]
The air is still
But there's no peace inside this place
Fans lose their cool
My team moves on, I've been replaced
I'm fed up with waiting
My body is fading
I'm sick of your sympathy
[dialogue]
Miner: Hey! Everything okay?
Lucky: Eh.
Miner: C'mon, let's do our stretches.
Lucky: Ugh... fine...
Miner: It'll never be a hundred percent. You have to make peace with that.
Lucky: I know... it's just...
Lucky: I was never much of anyone as a kid.
Lucky: Bad grades, couldn't even focus, mom and dad yellin' at me...
Lucky: But on the field, everything was different.
Lucky: Without baseball... I feel like I'll just be that useless kid again.
Miner: ...
Lucky: Sorry, I...
Samurai: Can you teach me baseball?
Lucky: wait what
[instrumental]
[dialogue]
Lucky: Alright everyone!
Lucky: Tomorrow's the big day! The local university agreed to a game. It won't be easy.
Ian: H-Hey Ada, we've got a problem...
Ian: The virus is back.
Ian: No matter what we do, it sticks around.
Paige: Then the intern will have to keep watch on the whole team. What choice do we have?
Lucky: Can't sleep... why is my heart racing?
Lucky: Do I really care whether they win this pointless match?
Lucky: Or does "coaching" just mean that I'm giving up on my dreams?
[instrumental]
Lucky: Ninth inning, team!
Lucky: I know how it feels. Like you're running on an empty tank. That it'd be easier to just let it be over.
Lucky: But don't give in.
Lucky: Y'know, when you all said you wanted me to coach you...
Lucky: ...I thought you were joking.
Lucky: I didn't think you'd stand a chance in a real game, but here you are.
Lucky: That's why I've learned to never listen to what coaches have to say. They're usually clueless.
Lucky: So listen to me just this once, and then never listen to me again!
Lucky: If you push yourself further here... on a path you never thought you could run on...
Lucky: ...I know you'll live with no regrets!
[lyrics]
I'm stepping away
From... all my regrets of yesterday
I'm more than my dreams
It's time to move on
To all of my friends, I'm holding on!
[instrumental]
my volume reaches UNFATHOMABLE levels when this comes on 🙏
literally can not play this level without singing along to lucky and the nurse's cues as well as bouncing up and down to the beat lol
this act really brought the game from a banger to a whole-ass bucket-list item
i love that this game was able to absolutely blow my mind with the moving window twice, still one of the coolest things in any game ive ever played
This is too good for a small indie game
It just isn't the same without my computer crashing. Though seriously, I LOVE this song as well as act 5! Good job!
Oh it wasn’t just me? Legitimately I thought it was an intentional part of the sequence until the game closed and I went “hmmmm maybe that wasn’t supposed to happen after all”
If rythym doctor was an anime.
Its my favorite anime
as if it wasn't an anime already
WE ARE GOING BACK TO THE DREAMS WITH THIS ONE🔥🔥💯💯🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️
after failing my first go, I just knew I had to stand up for this, and so I propped my laptop with what I had on hand and had an impromptu dance session beating the level, unique and delightful experience for sure
This was a treat to experience with the window stretching. It really felt like an evolution to All the Times and I was loving it. Of course the song itself is great too. I ended up not skipping the last cutscene a few times while going for perfect so I can hear all of the lyrics at 4:53 in full. The way the music swells with it gets me pumped. Thank you 7th Beat Games for your hard work. It definitely paid off and was worth the wait :V
Finally, the ost upload is complete!
this level and song, as well as lucky's general story, really spoke to me as someone whose physical disability recently got to the point where i can't really function normally anymore. his fans not understanding really spoke to the outside perspectives people have when a disability invisible, and him accepting that things will be different, not worse but different, and finding something new to fulfill himself in coaching is really inspirational and gives me a lot of hope and determination to find good in a life that has changed irreparably and accept that i have new limitations
i love the “the air is still… *clap clap clap* there is no peace inside this place” line! love to the people who make the songs :)
4:26 Not even the weirdest distraction in the game, but somehow the hardest, but also the coolest by far
6 bounces, you hit on the 7th, just in case you still struggled with it
My first time on Rhythm Doctor's boss stages will be unforgettable, and are and will remain one of my most memorable video game experiences. This music has been following me ever since I first heard it, it's just incredible. Thank you so much for this creativity and innovation, I hope video games will always be able to surprise me like this, I sometimes miss this freshness! ❤
I honestly cried at this song. All the effects, the mechanics, the music, the backstory ... Everything falls into place. It is so well done. And the game is still not finished yet. I cant wait until the other acts are revealed
Wowie zowie, this is not only the most special boss in rhythm doctor, but probably in the rhythm gaming history!
You guys really did a great job
🥺🥺🥺
1 why is the beginning like an anime song, secondly. THAT TRANSITION BETWEEN THE HOSPITAL AND OUTSIDE IN THE BEGINNING WAS SO SMOOTH.
Also. This song sounds so much better with the audio ques. Maybe it's just to i can pretend to play the level while im not at my pc lol.
I cannot believe I can say Welcome to The Black Parade inspired a Rhythm Doctor song that actually explains why the final vocals reminded me of MCR (Mardy killed it thank you so much)
Regardless the wait was so worth it, thank you so much Fizzd for pouring your heart out to this song and I am grateful for everyone else that helped along the way
this act was my favorite act by FAR! You guys did so good with the writing on this one, can't wait for whats up next!
I didn't imagine a rhythm game would make me cry... This got me so emotional, this one and 3-X. This game is much more than a 1 button rhythm game, its a full experience. Much love from Brazil.
I know Rhythm Heaven (Tengoku) is the inspiration for the gameplay, but the mood of this song has some Elite Beat Agents vibes as well. :D
(also holy crap 7BG you went above and beyond with this content)
Dont you just love it when a game makes you hit 16 consecutive beats imediently before actually introducing you to the title card? I do.
I didn’t realize this act was literally all just a build up to this FREAKIN FANTASTIC ANIME OPENING STYLE LEVEL OH MY GOD
I had very little expectations going into this act to be honest, like I thought you did everything that could be done. And then you guys blew it out of the park. (Hehe)
I’ve never felt more happy I went into something blind than this level. ^^
highkey this level almost made me cry its so good
You guys absolutely knocked it out of the park with this and I'm so happy to have been around to play it ❤
hands down my favorite level in the game, amazing job with everything about this song
My heart was pounding so hard while playing this game that I ended up giving the game over several times. It's very rare to feel out of breath while playing a game. The directing of this game is superb.
Please keep working. This is one of my favorite rhythm games next to Rhy,thm Heaven. The music and levels are beautiful. Your team deserves everything.
This level exceeded my expectations, I thought it was only windowdance just like All The Times but when the window resized, I literally cried. Best game ever
I CRIED OF PURE JOY PLAYING THIS ONE!!
loooove this! and it's so kind to have save point during the stage as well ;)
2:50 to 3:02 builds anticipation so well! it sends chills :)
3:25 Is my fave part. That's when I was REALLY rocking my head back and forth
I’ve played this level so many times that I can hear all the audio cues in my head
this level was my favourite thing to come out of any rhythm game ever I think
omg everyone did such an amazing job on this song and level
i love this level so much! you guys did a really good job with this update :D
When the game tells you to disable your steam overlay you know things are about to get real
EVERYONE DID AMAZING ON THIS SONG!!! GENUINELY JUST AN INSANE LEVEL PROPS TO THE TEAM!!!
Probably my favorite level to S rank this act by far, it's such a fun challenge and SO satisfying to succesfully pull off!
Amazing level!
this music is just peak act 5, and that's surprising because act 5 is awesome
Best song yet, change my mind
4:26 this part gave me so many goosebumps when I played it
This might be my favorite level yet
Everything about act 5 was amazing! Been having a blast playing these new songs and the atmosphere is so cool. Thanks so much for this.
This is my favorite level in video games. I've been at it for thirteen years now, and even among Hi-Fi RUSH, HITMAN, or anything Valve has created, this was the best individual level in any game I've ever played.
But seriously - you said it was a challenge to live up to 2-X's reputation, so how are you going to top this?
I take it back. I don't want to know the answer. I'm just excited for the finale.
my heart DROPPED whenever I first heard them say “the virus is back” lol
PLS I NEED ALL THE OSTs ON APPLE MUSIC I LOVE THEM SO BAD
That hopeful guitar kicks in right when Lucky mentions being on the field is such an awesome sound choice, fizzd cooked!
I absolutely loved this song since the day i heard it for the first time in game, the level is just as amazing too, Incredible production for an awesome game!
if there was a "best song on a rhythm game award", this song would win it. If not, the best. Good Work 7th Beat Games!
Wonderful music, and probably my new favorite level!! When window started stretching a bit (2:00), I was like "huh, isn't it streching", and when it became freaking square, and then started to goo all over the place... maaan, I smiled sooooo much at this part :DD It was so wonderful to experience!!
Also, is it just me, or is the gimmick at 1:20 and 5:22 (when you hit at all the beats, not just offbeats) sooo satisfying to hit? Haha
ever having a good day then ready ready get set go and you get arthritis
100% my new favourite level of the game, you guys absolutely killed the new act!
**Spoiler alert** Don't read here if you haven't played the level yet!
[How long do I have to wait?]
0:00 Beginning
0:10 Boss Stage Sequence
0:29 Vocal 1
0:50 Instrumental
1:09 Vocal 2
[The usual rehab with Miner(?)]
1:28 Lucky's reminiscence
1:58 Please coach me baseball!
2:07 Forming the Middlesea Team
[The local university game#&#*$&@!?]
2:40 The pre-game meeting
3:02 The virus is coming...
3:25 The Connectficus Abortus attack
[D-DAY]
4:04 The early games
4:37 Meeting before the ninth inning
4:54 Vocal 3
5:13 The ninth inning
We getting out of the physiotherapy ward with this one 🔥 🔥 💯 💯
The song a charting helps sell the story the level is telling, which is the climax of Lucky's arc
THIS SONG IS FIREEEEEE
This is my favorite song (and level) from the entire act 5
Absolutely surprise！I love the new stories and songs！❤
This update and song just BLEW MY MIND ! Thanks again
lyrics:
to all my fans (TO ALL THE FANS)
I tried my best but things are tough
i'm out of luck (YOU'RE OUT OF LUCK)
my joints are torn, i can't hold on
everybody believes there must be something wrong with me to stay this way
but my dreams don't stop, so i'll be holding ooon!
the air is still
but there's no peace inside this place
fans lose their cool
my team moves on, i've been replaced
i'm fed up with waiting
my body is fading
i'm sick of your sympathy
I'M STEPPING AWAY
FROM ALL MY REGRETS OF YESTERDAY
I'M MORE THAN MY DREAMS
ITS TIME TO MOVE ON
TO ALL MY FRIENDS, I'M HOLDING OOOOON
[end]
Such an amazing way to end this latest act. I'm so excited for the next one! Congratulations to everyone in the 7beats team and others who have shared their talents, and thank you so much for all that you do!
Such a unique rhythm game experience. Yall fuckin killed it 🤘
its like a fever dream
I cannot unhear the freeze beats anymore
rhythm doctor is constantly outdoing itself and i'll be in anticipation of whatever the full game looks like
FINALLYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BEST SONG!!!!!!!!
Thank you so much for making a such fabulous and amazing song!!!!
Hope to see you again in any possible way, developer!!
If rhythm doctor was an anime this would be the intro song
I was literally crying while playing this level. Felt like i've finished a great anime which has perfect story telling and perfect fight scenes. Biggest W in the game history. Thank you 7th Beat Games team ❤