The Hidden Blade
Album purchase happens on Bandcamp. You can also get this album through the Lifetime Bundle or Patreon.
During the last poll on my Patreon you chose Grimdark as a theme and I immediately started thinking about the direction I wanted for these Sonic Adventures albums.
Weirdly enough, AI made me more eager than ever to collaborate with human beings.
And so I wanted this and future Sonic Adventures to be about that. For the album cover, I collaborated with Richard who created this very cool-looking concept.
I found the inspiration for the album in the written words of Marie M. Mullany. Going deep into a fiction world and finding inspiration in that is one of my biggest pleasures and going deep into her Sangwheel Chronicles first book, The Hidden Blade, was immensely inspiring. I plan to release behind-the-scenes videos explaining the concept behind each song as soon as I can sit down to edit the whole thing (not my forte).
If you haven’t already, I highly recommend checking out Marie M. Mullany’s work. Her books are a breath of fresh air in the fantasy genre, and her YouTube channel on World Building is a treasure trove of knowledge for anyone interested in crafting intricate, believable worlds.
Thank you, as always, for your incredible support. Your enthusiasm and feedback fuel my creativity, and I can’t wait to hear what you think of The Hidden Blade.
Check Marie M. Mullany’s work here:
World Building | Marie Mullany Writing
Just In Time Worlds - YouTube
Includes the following
- 5 songs.
- Includes HQ, MP3, and OGG formats
- A non-exclusive license and requires attribution.
- Includes STEMS.
INSTRUCTIONS
• When you get the music pack from your account here on my website you’ll get access to links from where you can download the files.
• Please, don’t hesitate to contact me if anything goes wrong. You can write me on my Discord server or by filling out the form in the contact section of my website.
• Make sure to download all the songs to your computer. Due to file-hosting limitations and costs, you can only make 3 downloads of your file with one purchase.
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Common Questions
Licensing & Usage FAQ
Everything you need to know before using my music in your projects.
- Is the music totally free?
- Yes — free tracks are tagged as free and yours to use as long as you credit me as the composer. Check the license info page for proper attribution details.
- How do I credit you?
- Simply name Ivan Duch as the composer wherever the music is used — in video descriptions, credits screens, show notes, etc. Full attribution guide here.
- What is royalty-free music?
- Royalty-free means you pay once (or in this case, just credit me) for a license to use the music — not on a per-use basis. You're free to use it across multiple projects.
- What rights do I get?
- A non-exclusive license to use the music in your projects. You may not redistribute or sell the tracks as standalone audio files or albums.
- What are Stems?
- Stems are individual instrument tracks (brass, woodwinds, percussion, etc.) from a song. They let you mix the music to fit your scene. Stems are available for Patrons.
- Do you offer exclusive licenses?
- Yes. If you need original, exclusive music for a film, game, or other project, visit the commissions page. Terms can be tailored to your project's needs.
- Can I use the music without crediting you?
- Attribution is required on every license — credit Ivan Duch as the composer wherever attribution is possible. The only exception is media where attribution isn’t practical (live podcasts, live events), where it may be omitted. Contact me if you need a special arrangement.
- Is there a written license?
- Yes — you can find the full written license on the licensing page. It protects you if someone ever falsely claims the music. See the copyright page for more.