Peaceful Piano Musings
Added 2021-05-06 16:05:23 +0000 UTCHarps are great for fantasy and medieval campaigns, but for something a little more "setting agnostic," solo piano often does the trick. Now the actual fortepiano (i.e. a hammered keyboard string instrument with variable loudness) wasn't invented until the 18th century, so if you DO want to be authentic to a more medieval-era campaign, I'd avoid the piano altogether. That said... y'know, who cares. Plus, plenty of D&D campaigns span much more technologically advanced settings, so go wild.
ANYWAY, weird tangent out of the way. "You're Home (Piano)" again has a very cozy vibe. This is your grandma's piano. Sit by the hearth, sip some broth and reminisce about old times. In fact, "reminiscing" might be the single best use for this track. Whether your party is looking back on their humble beginnings, or a kindly sage is telling you about some ancient history of the region you're exploring. What little non-diatonic notes there are here evoke a sense of nostalgia and wondering.
As always, looping variants of both versions are provided below.
