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Materia Collective’s continues its piano collections series with stunning piano performances from ConcernedApe’s wildly popular Stardew Valley soundtrack.

Press release:
SEATTLE – October 5, 2018 – Materia Collective is pleased to present the next installment in its fan-favorite Piano Collections series with Stardew Valley Piano Collections. Featuring the warm and memorable compositions of composer/developer ConcernedApe transformed into piano masterpieces by arranger Matthew Bridgham and performer Augustine Mayuga Gonzales, Stardew Valley Piano Collections provides class and comfort across 22 tracks and an accompanying sheet music collection engraved by David Peacock. Stardew Valley Piano Collections is now available in digital and limited edition CD formats:

Stardew Valley Piano Collections on Bandcamp
Stardew Valley Piano Collections on iTunes
Stardew Valley Piano Collections on Spotify

“Three bonus tracks were added after getting official approval from the man himself, Eric Barone (ConcernedApe),” comments arranger Matthew Bridgham. “He was so excited for this album that one night he sent us the then-unreleased music from the update. I was of course happy to oblige, arranging these three the same evening.
But my job felt easy. Nearly every piece from Stardew fit the hands beautifully, hitting close to home.”

The album features mastering by Jett Galindo (Sony/The Bakery), layout and design by Rozen, and illustrations and art by mnstrcndy. Most of the key themes from the game are included with the full track list as follows:

01. Overture
02. Spring (It’s A Big World Outside)
03. Spring (The Valley Comes Alive)
04. Spring (Wild Horseradish Jam)
05. Pelican Town
06. Summer (Nature’s Crescendo)
07. Summer (The Sun Can Bend An Orange Sky)
08. Summer (Tropicala)
09. Mines (Crystal Bells)
10. Mines (Star Lumpy)
11. Mines (Cloth)
12. Fall (The Smell of Mushroom)
13. Fall (Ghost Synth)
14. Fall (Raven’s Descent)
15. In the Deep Woods (Variations)
16. Winter (Nocturne Of Ice)
17. Winter (The Wind Can Be Still)
18. Winter (Ancient)
19. A Golden Star Was Born
20. Mermaid Song (Bonus Track)
21. Night Market (Bonus Track)
22. Submarine Song (Bonus Track)

Learn more about the Stardew Valley Piano Collections:
https://www.materiacollective.com/music/stardew-valley-piano-collections

About Materia Collective
Materia Collective is a Seattle-based videogame music publisher and label, representing an international array of renowned video game musicians, composers, and songwriters. The collective supports its members with the financial, legal, logistical, and creative aspects of bringing videogame music into the forefront. The company has become known within the industry as a representation of highly innovative game music endeavors that move and inspire.

Learn more: https://www.materiacollective.com
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Jonas “O.J” Ek
The Gaming Ground
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