The Fall of Prince Darkly | 2009

Concept

A quick visual concept for Justin Lassen's The Fall of Prince Darkly.

"At times I feel swept up in the spiritual tides of a cathedral pipe organ. At other times enchanted by the carnival impishness of an antique band organ. But it's all dressed up in something more magical than either of these hints. I can close my eyes and see the bright sparkle of dew drops in Nyko's dark garden. I can imagine the story of Prince Darkly unfolding with beauty, danger, vulnerability and amusement. When the music stumbles just before the 5 minute mark, I feel the hand of a storyteller at work. Does the Prince falter? Does he realize a flaw? Does he experience a loss? The redemption that comes through just as you reach 6 minutes wells up with such heart and strength! I keep replaying the passage from 5:58 through 6:18 over and over. There is such a feeling of humanity - of longing realized - of realignment and rightness. And the sound you achieve here feels like a music box has grown up to take the place of an entire orchestra! It's fairytale music my friend! Magical modulation! Gorgeous!"

~ Jerry Rees