I'm a little disappointed with Akali's login theme :(

Flavi Kang·7/21/2018, 12:30:24 AM·1 votes·2,069 views

To be clear, I don't play Akali at all, but before a new champ release/ rework, I always look forward to their login themes.

And I was really hyped for Akali's because it was fast paced and so good in the rework trailer. But the actual login theme is kinda slow and felt like a chore to listen till the end. It would have been nice if most of the theme was fast paced like it was in the trailer. For example, start the theme with the piece at 1:10-1:38 and keep it fast paced for most of the song, just like her fast gameplay. = o )

Now I'm no music expert, but these are just my thoughts.
[sona-playing]

EDIT : It would be really nice if you could share the fast-paced alternate version like the one in the rework trailer, if you intend to keep this login theme :D

5 Comments

Pale Mask7/21/2018, 12:47:40 AM1 votes

Interesting.

I think 2:00 and onwards is the best part of the theme.

Hexs Fortune7/21/2018, 12:59:44 AM1 votes

It gives me some good ole Jade Empire vibes.

There is alot going on in this one. I love the flute at 1:38, bit of Naruto spice

ModKnightsKemplar7/21/2018, 1:03:26 AM1 votes

Mm. I rather like it actually. I see what you mean, but I think the slow build is pretty intriguing, personally. Keeps me interested.

Axe 2 388/2/2018, 7:56:03 AM1 votes

Gotta say *** I LOVE THIS THEME MUSIC! ***

It's incredibly rich, finessed and skilful and I've been leaving the login screen minimised as background music.

I'm trying to find who composed and mixed it and also who played violin (and came across this post when searching). The violin work reminds me of Vanessa Mae's earlier albums.

I get that you're after a faster version too and that's cool but as a musician I hope I can encourage you to appreciate the stellar quality of this version. I hear so much cliche game music & when I heard this version it lifted my respect for the LoL team. Maybe it's an acquired taste like fine dining? Honestly, for me this version is sublime!! Give me more!!

I hope the music team get to read this appreciation and someone can provide details as to who is behind it.