The Horror of Grimtooth Castle
Album purchase happens on Bandcamp. You can also get this album through the Lifetime Bundle or Patreon.
The Horror of Grimtooth Castle
A dark symphony of dread, collaboration, and storytelling.
By Ivan Duch
In collaboration with Robert Jonsson (Altors Vidder Podcast)
Featuring Ben Trigg and Daniel Chouinard (Cello), Jory Lane (Violin), and Vigilance Brandon (Flugelhorn)
🏰 The Story Behind the Music
The Horror of Grimtooth Castle was born from a shared love for storytelling and sound.
When Robert Jonsson, host of the Swedish Actual Play RPG Podcast Altors Vidder, reached out through my Storytellers Initiative on Patreon, he was looking for something specific — a dark, living soundtrack for his Demoncastle campaign.
Robert’s narrative follows a band of adventurers entering the ancient Grimtooth Castle, home to a family of sadistic trapmakers. But the horrors they find inside transcend mortal cruelty — a demonic infestation has consumed the halls, veins and tentacles pulsating through the walls, binding flesh and stone in unholy symbiosis.
🎧 The Sound of Horror and Hope
I wanted the score to feel like the castle itself was alive.
The entire soundtrack revolves around a few recurring themes that evolve as the story unfolds, creating a cohesive musical narrative.
That’s one of the central ideas behind my Storytellers projects — composing long-form works that trace a journey, where motifs and moods transform alongside the story being told.
To bring this world to life, I collaborated with an ensemble of remarkable musicians:
- Ben Trigg – Cello
- Daniel Chouinard – Cello
- Jory Lane – Violin
- Vigilance Brandon – Flugelhorn
- Musiversal.com – Music Contractor
🔥 A Collaboration Between Storytellers
This album isn’t just music for an RPG; it’s a meeting of storytellers across mediums.
Robert’s world of Askerra deeply inspired my music.
🎙️ Explore Robert’s Work
If you understand Swedish (or simply love the art of audio storytelling), don’t miss Robert’s podcast:
Another credit to Thomas OKOK Gunnarsson https://www.instagram.com/heltokokillustrationer/ who created the illustration used as cover for The Horror of Grimtooth Castle and was provided by Robert.
Includes the following
- 8 tracks.
- Includes WAV, MP3, and OGG formats.
- A non‑exclusive license and requires attribution.
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.