Timestamps! 0:00 Beach Buds (Short Hike) 3:12 Somewhere In The Woods (Short Hike) 6:55 See You At The Top (Short Hike) 12:49 Boat Buds 19:47 Snow, Lots of Snow (Short Hike) 24:21 Hello? 27:34 A Short Flight 30:06 Nap Time 30:37 Race Me! 34:13 Beach Buds (Long Hike) 43:08 Somewhere In The Woods (Long Hike) 53:20 See You At The Top (Long Hike) 1:02:56 Snow, Lots of Snow (Long Hike) 1:15:45 Boat Buds (Alternate) 1:22:42 Beach Buds (Flight Mix) 1:26:12 Somewhere In The Woods (Flight Mix) 1:29:56 See You At The Top (Flight Mix)
@@Gigi-nv6ci same! the only other game that has ever made me cry was breath of the wild, so I was honestly surprised when I cried at a short indie game which was only 50 cents.
So wholesome... I played this game exclusively at midnight in bed with the lights all off. Highly recommend ya'll, adds to the quiet cozy experience...
The writing in this game was already enough for me to buy it, and the wonderful music caught me completely off guard. An incredibly beautiful and memorable experience
Stay warm, pace yourself, and remember to visit my First Interislandial Beachstickball Tournament for all the change in my pocket! We can host it on that flower island if you arrive in a cool boat, sure!
A Short Hike makes me incredibly happy, I picked up the game on steam because I saw somebody talk about it online, I was not dissapointed. The soundtrack, The graphics, the characters, everything about the game makes me feel warm and happy.
[spoilers] I love this game to bits. My heart sank when I finally went back inside the cabin to nap. The credits rolled and I closed the game knowing it's over. 13 hours of gameplay later, and I've discovered pretty much everything there is to discover, enjoyed every conversation there is to enjoy. The music is one of the most memorable indie game soundtracks for me. I find myself humming the main theme while cleaning the house, knowing that somewhere, out there, on an island far far away... ...a worried camper finally got back their lost permit, ...an artist finally became proud of their work, ...a college student can finally pay off their debt, ...and a lovely little bird finally got to greet her mother hello. Though, a certain orange fox is taking an awfully long time emailing that photo of her atop the mountain, haha! No worries, Hawk Peak isn't known for it's reception, that's for sure. This game left a little void in my heart. But I'm glad knowing these experiences will stay with me forever. Time to wipe my tears, and move onward!
This game is unforgettable. For something called "Short", it's amazing. Man, "Snow, Lots of Snow" is one of my favorite game soundtracks OF ALL TIME, and this is coming from a guy with lots of experience.
I played A Short Hike a couple days ago, and it's still on my mind. It made me feel so warm and happy! I couldn't stop smiling while playing it. The rate of progression was always smooth and satisfying, the world was vibrant and colorful, and the music melded from one track to another beautifully as I hiked higher and higher. Even how the text bubbles were split in an emotive manner rather than full sentences added a special sort of charm to dialogue. It wasn't a short hike for me because I couldn't stop exploring (still need to find a few more fish!), but by the time I reached the top, I cried in a really good, cathartic way. Thanks for being part of bringing such a lovely, memorable game to my world.
I finally got around to playing this game recently, and the soundtrack has ultimately become one of my favorites of all time. So much about it just speaks to me, both stylistically and emotionally. After finishing the game, I visited your bandcamp and noticed all the daily arrangement albums you've put out, and it inspired me to decide on doing something similar. I've struggled for a while to finish my own music, so it sounded like giving myself the challenge of making something everyday for a month and putting it all out there would help me a lot. Well, fast forward to the end of the month, and I've stuck with it the whole time. I've improved so much, and TWO different people who have heard my work approached me about making music for their games (One of them, I happened to be listening to 'A Short Flight' right as I received the message asking if I wanted to be hired, and with that perfect timing and combination of emotions, I couldn't help but cry, hahaha) I just wanted to thank you for creating something that is so incredibly beautiful and inspiring, and also potentially giving me a future as a VGM composer (something I've dreamed of for years) Thank you so, so much
@@jcutting2395 I've just been posting them to Twitter for now, but I'll put them out elsewhere once the month is completed. I appreciate the interest! twitter.com/YopheyMusic?s=09
I’m so happy for you! I’ll be making a Twitter rn too support you! Good job at staying motivated it’s really tough for lots of us and it’s really inspirational for me that you were able too :) Wishing you more success and prosperity in your musical journey!!
Dude this is so awesome. it's so inspiring that you had the determination and made shit happen. Good luck with your future work I hope you can keep pursuing music you wanna do.
this is one of my favourite games! I had so much fun trying to find all the feathers, and interacting with all the npcs. I couldn't stop replaying it for about two weeks haha. The music in this game is great, and i love how the songs fade into different versions when entering a new area
I love how something described as short ends up being unforgettable and inevitably staying with you forever. it feels dramatic to say that but it really is a great game!
For some reason, the track “Snow, Lots of Snow” makes me feel like I wasn’t even supposed to be climbing up to the top of Hawk Peak, but I was too determined and too high up to stop. Beautiful💕
"Hello?" has brought up emotions in me that I didn't even know I had. I have never played the game but this is wonderful. I am going to play it just because of "Hello?"
My mom bought me this game once cuz I had Covid and was rly sick with nothing to do, I asked her for it cuz I immediately fell in love with the trailer I played a bit of it but was too tired from the Covid to continue, few months later I saw the trailer for the switch realized and my love for this game came back I bought it on switch and my god those were some of the best gaming hours of my life this is definitely one of those games that’ll stick with me thank you so much!
This deserves so many more views than it has. A Short Hike is a game to be treasured, I just made it to the top today and… it was something I’ll never forget. Thank you. ❤️
Absolutely LOVE this game. It’s one of my favorites ever :3 it’s so relaxing, just running around collecting feathers, fishing, and climbing around. The characters r rlly fun and I enjoy their dialogue, I like how simple the story is but how it still has an impact too. At first you think it’s “oh, city girl experiences countryside and eventually enjoys it”. I mean- the main premise is climbing a giant mountain to get phone reception 😹 but, I like that there’s an actual reason, and how Claire isn’t just some phone addict teen and stuff. She actually enjoys her hike and people she met along the way and has fun. When you get to the top of the mountain and make you call, you can also glide allll the way back down. ✨that✨ is my favorite part of the game. Not just because it’s satisfying to watch, but because I think it’s also a satisfying ending. You’re looking back over all the progress you’ve made and get to point out “oh- that’s where I got my 1st feather!” And stuff. I think the track that plays also is SUPPER good. It rlly adds to the feeling of accomplishment you get. Speaking of the music, I love the entire soundtrack smmm. It’s so nice and I swear it gives me the best luck too. I’ll just be listening to it and my day gets 10x better. I also love the art style. I think it’s rlly cool how u can change the amount of pixels too :] I haven’t seen that in a game before (though that might be a common thing that I just don’t know?). Honestly, this was just an excuse to ramble about my favorite game 😹 thank you for the incredible music Mark!!
I stumbled across this game shortly after my mom had passed away. Needless to say I cried upon reaching the end. It will hold a special place in my heart forever now :')
This game makes flight seems so real and achievable that i've had to promise myself I wouldn't listen to the soundtrack near any hills or cliffs... just in case I get carried away.
The first time I heard " Somewhere In The Woods," the beauty of it took me by surprise and I found myself just really moved. All the tracks are so vibrant and full of soul. and I found myself going back to specific areas just to hear this particular track over and over again. Beautiful, beautiful soundtrack. Kudos!
oh my bird, the ending is EPIC. the soundtrack was beatiful, the aesthetic was great and the story and difficulty and the way it fits into the game is just amazing. Snow, Lots of Snow was and still is my favorite soundtrack, it fits the peak perfectly.
The OST of this game gives me such nostalgic vybes!! I feel as if this is music I’d hear in Pokémon games or in Harvest moon MFOMT or even in a studio ghibli film!! Excellent work!!😄
a year ago I watched a video by Scruffy about this game and its sound design, decided to take a look at its steam page, saw it was on sale (good timing) and bought it the morning after just to make sure I really wanted it, played it start to finish, explored the beaches, forests, cliffsides, and oceans, looked at damn near every nook and cranny on the island, made it to the peak in due time... and cried. hard. glided down and around the map, while crying, made it back to the cabin, hit sleep, and cried some more. a year later, today, I saw another video about its sound design, decided to play it again since I never uninstalled it (I uninstall most of my games when I get bored of them to save on space), started from a new game and nearly speedran it, but even with the quick play I did, it was still an experience just like the first time and I could still remember all the little things I did before, made it to the peak again, cried again, glided down the map again, went to sleep again, and cried again. this game is not a game, it's... it's so much more than a game, it's an experience, it's a feeling, it's a moment in time trapped in a bottle for you to look into over and over again, it's just so beautiful. the music around the game is something that makes the whole thing so much more intense, it's like the final piece of its puzzle, but even more incredible is when the music ISN'T there, the music is so meaningful that when it stops, when the door to the cabin closes and all you're left with is silence, it hits so much harder than anything deserves the right to, and I'm 100% certain that every time I play this game in the future, no matter how many times or how long its been, I will ALWAYS cry for it, for the music, for the dialogue, for the way the music and lack of music are so integral to the emotions the game invokes, I will never not cry for it all
When the song on the snowy mountains started to play, I just felt such warmth in my heart that when the climax part ( 21:03 ) started I knew that's it, this is where I want to remain for a while. Got me incredibly immersed into the game. Thanks for the amazing work, it fits so well to the game!
You wrote an amazing soundtrack! Even if I have finished the game I'm certain I'll play it more just to fly around and listen to your music. It's really inspiring. Thank you.
After initially finishing A Short Hike, I spent a few mornings doing minimum-feather runs. What this meant was attempting to reach Hawk Peak with 5 feathers, then 3, and so forth. At 2 feathers, some bits became difficult to climb (hardest being a cliff near the first hot spring), which I thought was impossible with only 1 feather. Fast forward to the evening, I couldn't resist playing more and started the 1-feather run. I found out that you can run halfway up the hot spring cliff, which made it possible to get on top. Upon reaching Hawk Peak, I cried tears of joy.. Thank you adamgryu and Mark Sparling, this game rocks!
i was having a bit of burnout in terms of games, and this just made my mood so much better, the soundtrack was so comforting and welcoming, and im so glad that i got it when i did, excited to see what comes ahead!
It's nice how you keep answering lovable messages even after so much time, you're damn talented and rightfully so. I hope to see more content from you!
i knew of this game for a long time maybe 2 or 3 years and when i tried it out this week on gamepass i loved the vibe this game had from start to finish because of the music there's just some games where the music carries you through the world so well that it makes exploring the best part i spent 10 hours just running around the world when i could've made it to the top within half the time you did an amazing job on this soundtrack
The game is beautiful at every moment. Adamgryu made a terrific job! And you my sir, made an amazing job with the music. The main theme has been stuck in my head for weeks now. Congrats and thank you so much for your gorgeous music!
I bought, played, beat, and 100%ed this game in a single day because I could not put it down, and the music only enhanced that experience, to the point that I don’t think the game would have left as much of an impression on me without it. I’m a massive fan of adaptive music in games, and this is by far the best example of it that I’ve witnessed. I love this. I love this game. I wish there was more, but there sadly isn’t. This game made me feel, and I can’t say that for a lot of games nowadays. Thank you.
I got this game a few days ago and I finished it yesterday (with all the achievements!!! :D) and now I'm here, listening to this lovely OST while doing school work. Thank you so much for this! It makes me feel good and I like it a lot! ♥
Hey Mark! I've been enjoying your music ever since I got my hands on this game, and 2 things came to my mind: 1) How in the world was all this music made by one dude, and 2) How did I never listen to this guy before?! You are SERIOUSLY talented at making music. With that said, I really hope you will continue creating music in this style for future games. Happy New Year and may 2021 bring out your full potential!
I just played “A Short Hike” for the first time today and I want to say thanks for the memorable music! Years from now I’ll probably forget so many details about the game, but I know I won’t forget these wonderful songs and melodies! Thank you!
This happened to me. i played it a while ago and beat it and felt happy. a few years later, i mostly forgot about it, and recently felt a bit stressed and played it again. This is exactly what happened.
So much of this games vibe and personality is from the soundtrack. Simple and good can be so rewarding when packaged the right way. You and the developer did an awesome collaboration here!
Seriously,I cry when I listening.Im replaying the game.This is the best game and the best soundtrack ever.And this game,have the best sport too,the beachstickball XDXDXD.
Thanks so much for uploading the tracks to be listened to on RUclips and Spotify! I started playing this game when I was bedridden recovering from surgery. It quickly became a fun and comforting thing to do that kept me engaged for hours on end! The soundtrack is lovely and calming. I appreciate the multiple layers of instruments you've included and how it changes slightly depending on the area you go to. Thanks for this little pocket of joy!
Igrao sam ovu igru pre 2 godine. Sama igra je vrlo simpatična (vizualno) i opuštajuća, kao i kratka. Ali muzika... Ne pamtim da sam čuo pozitivniju, radosniju (generalno) i ovoliko melodičnu muziku. Praznik života. Moram da priznam da sam posle igre vrlo rado slušao bar na mesečnom nivou baš ovaj klip i ova muzika mi je postala veoma važna. Od ovih pregleda (sadašnjih 131k) mojih je bar 1k :D Po meni je za sada ovi vrhunac Markove karijere i sa ovim kompozicijama je ostavio nešto vredno čovečanstvu. Pokušaću u par reči da opišem svaku pesmu: Beach Buds - opuštajuća muzika za odmor Somewhere In The Woods - optimistični udarac :D See You At The Top - optimistična muzika za rad Boat Buds - muzika za festivale i veselja :) Snow, Lots of Snow - uzdizanje i nada Hello? - idemo na spavanje.... A Short Flight - Buđenje! :D Nap Time - zevanje :O Race Me! - optimistično trčanje na posao :D (Long Hike) - sve to + radosnije i još više optimizma :D Pozdrav svima!
3 years late to the party but a really fantastic little game. The soundtrack is such a big part of the game, i would just walk/fly/boat around just to take in the sights and the sounds.
13:20 i see what you did there, that gave me a small chuckle good job on this soundtrack, it's amazing! i have seen other people play the game before, but i think i will buy it and play it myself
Okay long read, but, I came to listen because my little brothers been gushing about this game and it’s music And then I watched scruffys video about it And here I am And I am impressed beyond words and full of nostalgia though I’ve never played this But what I think it’s doing is There’s a touch of ghibli here Not Joe hisaishi but You’re own version of it And you can tell that these beautiful and simple songs were all written with much love and the intention of immersing you within this sweet little world, calling you in to play But also reminding you of something Once you were this carefree Racing with your friends Hunting for treasure Collecting little shells Going on a short hike I’ve not actually played the game myself But from the snippets I’ve watched from my brothers play through (He’s done now but he still goes back) I can remember the area where these songs played What was happening And I can’t even pick a favorite Each time I think, oh I love this one! Then the next track starts and yeah But the one that sparks the most joy is probably beach buds or somewhere in the woods Both, both is good But, amazing work, and I think; though you may not have reached ghibli You’ve found a little haven of your own And done some crazy magic with the music in the game So great work, man And keep it up
I have just bough the limited blu vinyl. Thanks for this artwork!! Ps I am a symphonic orchestral, and teacher, I usually recommend this playlist for easy listening
I absolutely loved playing this game!! It had a great life lesson. In life, it's not just about where you're going. It's the experiences and friends you make along the way that make the journey worthwhile!
I bought the game yesterday, and man have I been missing out not playing this game. Apart from that, the soundtrack is one of my favorites! It is a soundtrack I'd rank with that of Breath of the Wild in terms of how it adapts to the environment you are in and it fits the game really well. Can't wait to see what else you compose in the future.
Easily some if the best music ever. I'll be sure to get the game itself but the music is the main reason why. And also, why is is this so under rated? Hello, where are the 1 million views?? I listened to this on a road trip and watching a sunset while listening to Boat Buds driving down a never ending road alone is a true experience.
I love all of the music in this game, and whenever the credits rolled around I kept telling myself I would look up the person who wrote the music. And I finally did! You're amazing. I play a lot of games, and this year, this ones music stuck with me most. It's just so calming, and I think it really sells the adventurous but calming and friendly feel of the game. Love your stuff.
its been 2021 now and im still in love with these! i've been litsening to work/study and even morning coffee, it never gets old! giving me more inspiration to work, thank you for making this incredible work!
I just bought the soundtrack on vinyl and it has easily become one of my favorite records already! Artwork and Production are just great! The vinyl brings out a certain side of the music that I really love! The feeling of the game is instantly manifest in the room when I play this lp.! You really did an outstandig job on this one Mr. Sparling! What a great soundtrack! My better half described it as "vaccation in the living room!". And I totally agree!
This was such an amazing game. The soundtrack is incredible, this world is amazing. Everything about this game is amazing. The OST has also helped me focus while working/doing chores. Thank you Mark, for making such an amazing OST for this game.
thank you so much for this amazing soundtrack- it really does fit perfectly and enhance the whole game. i'd just also like to share a specific experience that i had with it. i started off by not seeing aunt may and ended up just wandering out into the ocean. i explored the few islands very close to the starting shore and found the island with the silver feather (that i did not know was there yet) and i swear i tried to get up that thing for a solid ten minutes and did end up giving up but the mystery of what was at the top almost gave it more of an open ended experience than it already was; almost similar to botw. but then, i stumbled across the island with the large wind geyser. the bird on the island- who was the first npc that i talked to- promptly followed his advice and flew into the gyser. at that time everything hit all at once, the music (which was somewhere in the woods flight mix and has since become my favorite song), the view of the island (before this it was almost entirely water) and then just the feeling of freedom; just flying through the air and taking it all in. again thank you, the experience would not have been as magical without the music to this beautiful game.
oh thank you so much for this! i can finally listen to it in the bg while doing my work etc. been playing the game for days now and i'm absolutely obsessed with it and its soundtrack. it's the best game i've played so far (i don't play a lot of games btw) and i feel like it was made for me. edit: I JUST REALIZED you're THE mark sparling in the game credits!! oh my you are so talented
Awsome video man.I was going through the same situation of obssesion with online games and all and this game was just a healing from all that, completly agreed with everything in the video and loved the work made by Mark Sparling
![[4K] Beauty of A Short Hike [OST Music]](/img/1.gif)
Timestamps!
0:00 Beach Buds (Short Hike)
3:12 Somewhere In The Woods (Short Hike)
6:55 See You At The Top (Short Hike)
12:49 Boat Buds
19:47 Snow, Lots of Snow (Short Hike)
24:21 Hello?
27:34 A Short Flight
30:06 Nap Time
30:37 Race Me!
34:13 Beach Buds (Long Hike)
43:08 Somewhere In The Woods (Long Hike)
53:20 See You At The Top (Long Hike)
1:02:56 Snow, Lots of Snow (Long Hike)
1:15:45 Boat Buds (Alternate)
1:22:42 Beach Buds (Flight Mix)
1:26:12 Somewhere In The Woods (Flight Mix)
1:29:56 See You At The Top (Flight Mix)
If you put the timestamps in the description they will appear on the timeline of the video and it will be easier to navigate
Amazing soundtrack btw!
So good music. I was just playing the game, but now I have to work. I just want to keep listening to the music.
This game is one of those games you hold close to your heart in a very special place
Well said. Both A Short Hike and Night in The Woods will have a special place in my heart till the end of time
@@aweebname6138 whats night in the woodws
Agreed. I will always treasure the memories of my first playthrough.
@@hollowknightenjoyer It’s a video game, it’s really good :D
This was the most memorable game I played all year
Same bro, Celeste was really cool too. I picked that up this year
Absolutely. It reminded me of Animal Crossing without the tyrant raccoon
A Short Hike is the only game I can remember that made me smile the whole time I played it.
I even cried!!!!
@@Gigi-nv6ci same! the only other game that has ever made me cry was breath of the wild, so I was honestly surprised when I cried at a short indie game which was only 50 cents.
@@ukeman1143 you mean 5 dollars and 50 cents
So wholesome... I played this game exclusively at midnight in bed with the lights all off. Highly recommend ya'll, adds to the quiet cozy experience...
awww
Can't wait for the DLC "A Longer Hike"
I'd buy it.
Isn’t that just Celeste
I'll sell my kidney for it
genius
A Short Trek
The writing in this game was already enough for me to buy it, and the wonderful music caught me completely off guard. An incredibly beautiful and memorable experience
thanks so much!
That’s cool and all but can you tell me how to glide again? I forgot.
@@Quincy_Morris hold jump in the air or just hold jump
How could you forget? You're a genius!
Stay warm, pace yourself, and remember to visit my First Interislandial Beachstickball Tournament for all the change in my pocket!
We can host it on that flower island if you arrive in a cool boat, sure!
A Short Hike makes me incredibly happy, I picked up the game on steam because I saw somebody talk about it online, I was not dissapointed. The soundtrack, The graphics, the characters, everything about the game makes me feel warm and happy.
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I love this game to bits. My heart sank when I finally went back inside the cabin to nap. The credits rolled and I closed the game knowing it's over. 13 hours of gameplay later, and I've discovered pretty much everything there is to discover, enjoyed every conversation there is to enjoy.
The music is one of the most memorable indie game soundtracks for me.
I find myself humming the main theme while cleaning the house, knowing that somewhere, out there, on an island far far away...
...a worried camper finally got back their lost permit,
...an artist finally became proud of their work,
...a college student can finally pay off their debt,
...and a lovely little bird finally got to greet her mother hello.
Though, a certain orange fox is taking an awfully long time emailing that photo of her atop the mountain, haha!
No worries, Hawk Peak isn't known for it's reception, that's for sure.
This game left a little void in my heart. But I'm glad knowing these experiences will stay with me forever.
Time to wipe my tears, and move onward!
This game is unforgettable. For something called "Short", it's amazing. Man, "Snow, Lots of Snow" is one of my favorite game soundtracks OF ALL TIME, and this is coming from a guy with lots of experience.
I played A Short Hike a couple days ago, and it's still on my mind. It made me feel so warm and happy! I couldn't stop smiling while playing it. The rate of progression was always smooth and satisfying, the world was vibrant and colorful, and the music melded from one track to another beautifully as I hiked higher and higher. Even how the text bubbles were split in an emotive manner rather than full sentences added a special sort of charm to dialogue. It wasn't a short hike for me because I couldn't stop exploring (still need to find a few more fish!), but by the time I reached the top, I cried in a really good, cathartic way. Thanks for being part of bringing such a lovely, memorable game to my world.
2020 is better now
aw yay
I just come back here every ones in a while to enjoy the track
this game makes me happy for some reason it's like a warm hug from someone special
I finally got around to playing this game recently, and the soundtrack has ultimately become one of my favorites of all time. So much about it just speaks to me, both stylistically and emotionally. After finishing the game, I visited your bandcamp and noticed all the daily arrangement albums you've put out, and it inspired me to decide on doing something similar. I've struggled for a while to finish my own music, so it sounded like giving myself the challenge of making something everyday for a month and putting it all out there would help me a lot.
Well, fast forward to the end of the month, and I've stuck with it the whole time. I've improved so much, and TWO different people who have heard my work approached me about making music for their games (One of them, I happened to be listening to 'A Short Flight' right as I received the message asking if I wanted to be hired, and with that perfect timing and combination of emotions, I couldn't help but cry, hahaha)
I just wanted to thank you for creating something that is so incredibly beautiful and inspiring, and also potentially giving me a future as a VGM composer (something I've dreamed of for years) Thank you so, so much
Is there somewhere that your recent music can be heard?
@@jcutting2395 I've just been posting them to Twitter for now, but I'll put them out elsewhere once the month is completed. I appreciate the interest! twitter.com/YopheyMusic?s=09
I’m so happy for you! I’ll be making a Twitter rn too support you!
Good job at staying motivated it’s really tough for lots of us and it’s really inspirational for me that you were able too :)
Wishing you more success and prosperity in your musical journey!!
Dude this is so awesome. it's so inspiring that you had the determination and made shit happen. Good luck with your future work I hope you can keep pursuing music you wanna do.
That's great. How's it going?
this is one of my favourite games! I had so much fun trying to find all the feathers, and interacting with all the npcs. I couldn't stop replaying it for about two weeks haha. The music in this game is great, and i love how the songs fade into different versions when entering a new area
I love how something described as short ends up being unforgettable and inevitably staying with you forever. it feels dramatic to say that but it really is a great game!
For some reason, the track “Snow, Lots of Snow” makes me feel like I wasn’t even supposed to be climbing up to the top of Hawk Peak, but I was too determined and too high up to stop. Beautiful💕
I hear some Mario Galaxy, Celeste, Animal Crossing and Wind Waker influences... Love it
I played this game January 1st of 2021,
And I'm going to play it January 1st of every year I possibly can.
And maybe also like all other 11 months as well
maybe do it every day you can?
Today
Im 100% it today hopefully
Yey you did it today
"Hello?" has brought up emotions in me that I didn't even know I had. I have never played the game but this is wonderful. I am going to play it just because of "Hello?"
My mom bought me this game once cuz I had Covid and was rly sick with nothing to do, I asked her for it cuz I immediately fell in love with the trailer I played a bit of it but was too tired from the Covid to continue, few months later I saw the trailer for the switch realized and my love for this game came back I bought it on switch and my god those were some of the best gaming hours of my life this is definitely one of those games that’ll stick with me thank you so much!
This deserves so many more views than it has. A Short Hike is a game to be treasured, I just made it to the top today and… it was something I’ll never forget. Thank you. ❤️
Absolutely LOVE this game. It’s one of my favorites ever :3 it’s so relaxing, just running around collecting feathers, fishing, and climbing around. The characters r rlly fun and I enjoy their dialogue, I like how simple the story is but how it still has an impact too. At first you think it’s “oh, city girl experiences countryside and eventually enjoys it”. I mean- the main premise is climbing a giant mountain to get phone reception 😹 but, I like that there’s an actual reason, and how Claire isn’t just some phone addict teen and stuff. She actually enjoys her hike and people she met along the way and has fun. When you get to the top of the mountain and make you call, you can also glide allll the way back down. ✨that✨ is my favorite part of the game. Not just because it’s satisfying to watch, but because I think it’s also a satisfying ending. You’re looking back over all the progress you’ve made and get to point out “oh- that’s where I got my 1st feather!” And stuff. I think the track that plays also is SUPPER good. It rlly adds to the feeling of accomplishment you get. Speaking of the music, I love the entire soundtrack smmm. It’s so nice and I swear it gives me the best luck too. I’ll just be listening to it and my day gets 10x better. I also love the art style. I think it’s rlly cool how u can change the amount of pixels too :] I haven’t seen that in a game before (though that might be a common thing that I just don’t know?).
Honestly, this was just an excuse to ramble about my favorite game 😹 thank you for the incredible music Mark!!
Wholesome, we need more games that are fun and hopeful. Boat buds for president.
I stumbled across this game shortly after my mom had passed away. Needless to say I cried upon reaching the end. It will hold a special place in my heart forever now :')
this music gives me joy
This game makes flight seems so real and achievable that i've had to promise myself I wouldn't listen to the soundtrack near any hills or cliffs... just in case I get carried away.
Really excellent work on this soundtrack. I played A Short Hike for the first time early this year and very quickly fell in love with it.
so glad to hear! thanks!
when Im playing for the first time,I feel the same.
The first time I heard " Somewhere In The Woods," the beauty of it took me by surprise and I found myself just really moved. All the tracks are so vibrant and full of soul. and I found myself going back to specific areas just to hear this particular track over and over again. Beautiful, beautiful soundtrack. Kudos!
oh my bird, the ending is EPIC. the soundtrack was beatiful, the aesthetic was great and the story and difficulty and the way it fits into the game is just amazing. Snow, Lots of Snow was and still is my favorite soundtrack, it fits the peak perfectly.
The OST of this game gives me such nostalgic vybes!! I feel as if this is music I’d hear in Pokémon games or in Harvest moon MFOMT or even in a studio ghibli film!! Excellent work!!😄
Glad you enjoy it!
This 100% sounds like the main theme of a studio ghibli movie
This is such a perfect ost for relaxing, thanks so much for compiling it all in one place!
You're very welcome! :D
The flight mix sound effect just gives me that +10 serotonin every time
a year ago I watched a video by Scruffy about this game and its sound design, decided to take a look at its steam page, saw it was on sale (good timing) and bought it the morning after just to make sure I really wanted it, played it start to finish, explored the beaches, forests, cliffsides, and oceans, looked at damn near every nook and cranny on the island, made it to the peak in due time... and cried. hard. glided down and around the map, while crying, made it back to the cabin, hit sleep, and cried some more.
a year later, today, I saw another video about its sound design, decided to play it again since I never uninstalled it (I uninstall most of my games when I get bored of them to save on space), started from a new game and nearly speedran it, but even with the quick play I did, it was still an experience just like the first time and I could still remember all the little things I did before, made it to the peak again, cried again, glided down the map again, went to sleep again, and cried again.
this game is not a game, it's... it's so much more than a game, it's an experience, it's a feeling, it's a moment in time trapped in a bottle for you to look into over and over again, it's just so beautiful. the music around the game is something that makes the whole thing so much more intense, it's like the final piece of its puzzle, but even more incredible is when the music ISN'T there, the music is so meaningful that when it stops, when the door to the cabin closes and all you're left with is silence, it hits so much harder than anything deserves the right to, and I'm 100% certain that every time I play this game in the future, no matter how many times or how long its been, I will ALWAYS cry for it, for the music, for the dialogue, for the way the music and lack of music are so integral to the emotions the game invokes, I will never not cry for it all
Seriously, Thank you for this. Finished studying 9 hours of lecture without realizing b/c of this soundtrack!!
When the song on the snowy mountains started to play, I just felt such warmth in my heart that when the climax part ( 21:03 ) started I knew that's it, this is where I want to remain for a while. Got me incredibly immersed into the game.
Thanks for the amazing work, it fits so well to the game!
same brother
You wrote an amazing soundtrack! Even if I have finished the game I'm certain I'll play it more just to fly around and listen to your music. It's really inspiring. Thank you.
thank you so much for playing!
This game and its soundtrack are truly special
After initially finishing A Short Hike, I spent a few mornings doing minimum-feather runs. What this meant was attempting to reach Hawk Peak with 5 feathers, then 3, and so forth. At 2 feathers, some bits became difficult to climb (hardest being a cliff near the first hot spring), which I thought was impossible with only 1 feather.
Fast forward to the evening, I couldn't resist playing more and started the 1-feather run. I found out that you can run halfway up the hot spring cliff, which made it possible to get on top. Upon reaching Hawk Peak, I cried tears of joy.. Thank you adamgryu and Mark Sparling, this game rocks!
i was having a bit of burnout in terms of games, and this just made my mood so much better, the soundtrack was so comforting and welcoming, and im so glad that i got it when i did, excited to see what comes ahead!
It's nice how you keep answering lovable messages even after so much time, you're damn talented and rightfully so. I hope to see more content from you!
Ouch
i knew of this game for a long time maybe 2 or 3 years and when i tried it out this week on gamepass
i loved the vibe this game had from start to finish because of the music there's just some games where the music carries you through the world so well that it makes exploring the best part i spent 10 hours just running around the world when i could've made it to the top within half the time you did an amazing job on this soundtrack
Music makes the game 10 times better
The game is beautiful at every moment. Adamgryu made a terrific job! And you my sir, made an amazing job with the music. The main theme has been stuck in my head for weeks now. Congrats and thank you so much for your gorgeous music!
I bought, played, beat, and 100%ed this game in a single day because I could not put it down, and the music only enhanced that experience, to the point that I don’t think the game would have left as much of an impression on me without it. I’m a massive fan of adaptive music in games, and this is by far the best example of it that I’ve witnessed. I love this. I love this game. I wish there was more, but there sadly isn’t. This game made me feel, and I can’t say that for a lot of games nowadays. Thank you.
I got this game a few days ago and I finished it yesterday (with all the achievements!!! :D) and now I'm here, listening to this lovely OST while doing school work. Thank you so much for this! It makes me feel good and I like it a lot! ♥
Hey Mark! I've been enjoying your music ever since I got my hands on this game, and 2 things came to my mind: 1) How in the world was all this music made by one dude, and 2) How did I never listen to this guy before?! You are SERIOUSLY talented at making music. With that said, I really hope you will continue creating music in this style for future games. Happy New Year and may 2021 bring out your full potential!
hey thank you so much! really excited to share some more music this year!
I just played “A Short Hike” for the first time today and I want to say thanks for the memorable music! Years from now I’ll probably forget so many details about the game, but I know I won’t forget these wonderful songs and melodies! Thank you!
This happened to me. i played it a while ago and beat it and felt happy. a few years later, i mostly forgot about it, and recently felt a bit stressed and played it again. This is exactly what happened.
So much of this games vibe and personality is from the soundtrack. Simple and good can be so rewarding when packaged the right way. You and the developer did an awesome collaboration here!
Seriously,I cry when I listening.Im replaying the game.This is the best game and the best soundtrack ever.And this game,have the best sport too,the beachstickball XDXDXD.
i luv u, "a short hike", excelent soundtrack, pretty nice history and very memorable, i will remember until i die (maybe more) :)
Thanks so much for uploading the tracks to be listened to on RUclips and Spotify! I started playing this game when I was bedridden recovering from surgery. It quickly became a fun and comforting thing to do that kept me engaged for hours on end! The soundtrack is lovely and calming. I appreciate the multiple layers of instruments you've included and how it changes slightly depending on the area you go to. Thanks for this little pocket of joy!
This soundtrack is nothing short of amazing. Truly a wonderful array of emotions layered within each track
I absolutely adore this game. It’s one of my new favorites. So simple and sweet. Loved every minute of it and the music is so adorable.
A short hike may be my faverite indie game and this music makes me remember that fantastic exprience when I play game.
Igrao sam ovu igru pre 2 godine. Sama igra je vrlo simpatična (vizualno) i opuštajuća, kao i kratka. Ali muzika... Ne pamtim da sam čuo pozitivniju, radosniju (generalno) i ovoliko melodičnu muziku. Praznik života. Moram da priznam da sam posle igre vrlo rado slušao bar na mesečnom nivou baš ovaj klip i ova muzika mi je postala veoma važna. Od ovih pregleda (sadašnjih 131k) mojih je bar 1k :D
Po meni je za sada ovi vrhunac Markove karijere i sa ovim kompozicijama je ostavio nešto vredno čovečanstvu.
Pokušaću u par reči da opišem svaku pesmu:
Beach Buds - opuštajuća muzika za odmor
Somewhere In The Woods - optimistični udarac :D
See You At The Top - optimistična muzika za rad
Boat Buds - muzika za festivale i veselja :)
Snow, Lots of Snow - uzdizanje i nada
Hello? - idemo na spavanje....
A Short Flight - Buđenje! :D
Nap Time - zevanje :O
Race Me! - optimistično trčanje na posao :D
(Long Hike) - sve to + radosnije i još više optimizma :D
Pozdrav svima!
So nice to know great composers while playing games on Game Pass! My sincerest compliments, thank you for this wonderful music!
The soundtrack in this game was perfect, Snow, Lots of Snow especially tugged at my heartstrings. Thank you so much for sharing your work!
If there was ever a soundtrack the represents the phase “go with the flow” this would be it.
I played this game more than a year ago, and still, I remember it a lot, I can't explain even tho its so simple its also so memorable and enjoyable
3 years late to the party but a really fantastic little game. The soundtrack is such a big part of the game, i would just walk/fly/boat around just to take in the sights and the sounds.
YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH I LOVE THIS GAME
13:20 i see what you did there, that gave me a small chuckle
good job on this soundtrack, it's amazing! i have seen other people play the game before, but i think i will buy it and play it myself
Okay long read, but,
I came to listen because my little brothers been gushing about this game and it’s music
And then I watched scruffys video about it
And here I am
And I am impressed beyond words and full of nostalgia though I’ve never played this
But what I think it’s doing is
There’s a touch of ghibli here
Not Joe hisaishi but
You’re own version of it
And you can tell that these beautiful and simple songs were all written with much love and the intention of immersing you within this sweet little world, calling you in to play
But also reminding you of something
Once you were this carefree
Racing with your friends
Hunting for treasure
Collecting little shells
Going on a short hike
I’ve not actually played the game myself
But from the snippets I’ve watched from my brothers play through
(He’s done now but he still goes back)
I can remember the area where these songs played
What was happening
And I can’t even pick a favorite
Each time I think, oh I love this one!
Then the next track starts and yeah
But the one that sparks the most joy is probably beach buds or somewhere in the woods
Both, both is good
But, amazing work, and I think; though you may not have reached ghibli
You’ve found a little haven of your own
And done some crazy magic with the music in the game
So great work, man
And keep it up
I usually never replay games. But this one is an exception. Loved the game and the music!! So wholesome, so beautiful, so nostalgic.
I have just bough the limited blu vinyl. Thanks for this artwork!!
Ps I am a symphonic orchestral, and teacher, I usually recommend this playlist for easy listening
This game has a special place in my heart, its truly a masterpiece...
I absolutely loved playing this game!! It had a great life lesson. In life, it's not just about where you're going. It's the experiences and friends you make along the way that make the journey worthwhile!
Sometimes i really wish i could forget everything about this game, just to replay it all again
Mark Sparlings music is always in the most nostalgic-feeling games. Huge fan!!
This is one of the greatest games I have ever played, amazing.
I bought the game yesterday, and man have I been missing out not playing this game. Apart from that, the soundtrack is one of my favorites! It is a soundtrack I'd rank with that of Breath of the Wild in terms of how it adapts to the environment you are in and it fits the game really well. Can't wait to see what else you compose in the future.
Easily some if the best music ever. I'll be sure to get the game itself but the music is the main reason why. And also, why is is this so under rated? Hello, where are the 1 million views?? I listened to this on a road trip and watching a sunset while listening to Boat Buds driving down a never ending road alone is a true experience.
I like to listen to this while I study, it keeps me in a good mood
I love all of the music in this game, and whenever the credits rolled around I kept telling myself I would look up the person who wrote the music.
And I finally did!
You're amazing. I play a lot of games, and this year, this ones music stuck with me most.
It's just so calming, and I think it really sells the adventurous but calming and friendly feel of the game.
Love your stuff.
its been 2021 now and im still in love with these! i've been litsening to work/study and even morning coffee, it never gets old! giving me more inspiration to work, thank you for making this incredible work!
oh this video came out on my birthday and i had no idea! what a wonderful gift, haha
Happy belated birthday!
@@mguitars Thank you! This music has been great for studying :D
@@jellyfishneo is true,jejejej
i haven’t even gotten halfway through one song and im already in love with this soundtrack
this OST makes my brain go eeeeeeee in a good way! great job aaa!!!!!
I just bought the soundtrack on vinyl and it has easily become one of my favorite records already! Artwork and Production are just great! The vinyl brings out a certain side of the music that I really love! The feeling of the game is instantly manifest in the room when I play this lp.! You really did an outstandig job on this one Mr. Sparling! What a great soundtrack! My better half described it as "vaccation in the living room!". And I totally agree!
This was such an amazing game. The soundtrack is incredible, this world is amazing. Everything about this game is amazing. The OST has also helped me focus while working/doing chores. Thank you Mark, for making such an amazing OST for this game.
such a beautiful game with a soundtrack to match that. Thank you.
This soundtrack has been the thing that made me want to buy this game.
Great job!
This game and it's soundtrack were such a beautiful relaxing ray of sunshine in what was a terrible year for me last year ♥️♥️♥️
I finally got around to playing it, and it was so peaceful and fun!
i loved this game so much, it has a very special place in my heart
this is going to be my childhood nostalgia music one day
thank you so much for this amazing soundtrack- it really does fit perfectly and enhance the whole game.
i'd just also like to share a specific experience that i had with it. i started off by not seeing aunt may and ended up just wandering out into the ocean. i explored the few islands very close to the starting shore and found the island with the silver feather (that i did not know was there yet) and i swear i tried to get up that thing for a solid ten minutes and did end up giving up but the mystery of what was at the top almost gave it more of an open ended experience than it already was; almost similar to botw.
but then, i stumbled across the island with the large wind geyser. the bird on the island- who was the first npc that i talked to- promptly followed his advice and flew into the gyser. at that time everything hit all at once, the music (which was somewhere in the woods flight mix and has since become my favorite song), the view of the island (before this it was almost entirely water) and then just the feeling of freedom; just flying through the air and taking it all in. again thank you, the experience would not have been as magical without the music to this beautiful game.
Amazing game and I have to say the music was the most amazing part of it. Thanks Mark.
oh thank you so much for this! i can finally listen to it in the bg while doing my work etc. been playing the game for days now and i'm absolutely obsessed with it and its soundtrack. it's the best game i've played so far (i don't play a lot of games btw) and i feel like it was made for me.
edit: I JUST REALIZED you're THE mark sparling in the game credits!! oh my you are so talented
Thank you for making my day feel less like shit with how great this soundtrack is.
Awsome video man.I was going through the same situation of obssesion with online games and all and this game was just a healing from all that, completly agreed with everything in the video and loved the work made by Mark Sparling
I have listened to this OST three times since finishing the game - incredible work, thank you.
Boy do I wish we had a GTA/Zelda sized game like this. It was such a wonderful ride.
Heck yeah! Just began this journey a few days ago and it's been absolutely wonderful. Thank you for you and the team's hard work on the game! ❤
You go to win fame,your game is one of the more buying in 2020 to the switch!Congratulations! See You At The Top!! jejejeje
thank you so much!
I just finished this game last night.
The soundtrack hit just right. Thank you so much for this! 🙇♂🙏
this is beautiful
this feels like it's on par with Minecraft songs... Thanks for the ost