Hey everybody! I wanted to say thank you for the amazing support that you've given the soundtrack since the release of the game 🤩 I've been reading the comments and also wanted to answer some of the questions that you guys have about the soundtrack: -About the pitch alteration that this video and the themes from the soundtrack sold separately have in comparison with the in-game version: yes, there is a slight variation in pitch; unfortunately, I'm currently unable to fix this since I did not export the final files that were used in the game. Same thing with the file quality, being mp3. Sorry about this, if anything changes I'll update you guys through here. -I'll be uploading the soundtrack on spotify soon! It'll probably be ready in about a month or so since distribution platforms take a bit of time to do their thing. I'll also post it when it's ready here and in my instagram. -I'm planning on making a short video commenting the composition process following local thunk's guidelines and show the initial versions along with other stuff that you might find interesting, I'd say it'll be ready for around january. -And last but not least... YES, THE GAME AWARDS ORCHESTRAL VERSION OF THE THEME WAS UNBELIEVABLY COOL!! I was there in the audience and I can't really express the feeling I got when the orchestra started playing it. I'm so glad to have being part of this and again, so glad to read all of your kind words and comments!! -Oh, and an extra one: a friend and I are working in a game that's been in the making for a while and I'm making the soundtrack, apart from coding it and co-designing it. For anyone interested, we'll have news in 2025 so stay tuned! Thanks again everybody, see you soon!
@@kflemonice I'm not sure I can explain well via text but if you listen to the original it is in 7/4, a pretty unique time signature. It definitely contributes to the really hypnotic vibe of the song. The cover is in 4/4 so it just loses some of the unique charm of the original which is a bummer to me.
I love how it's just the one theme but it seamlessly changes depending on what's happening. It's basically a 4 minute loop but you can play for hours and not get sick of it.
It's the same theme for hours with some variation for what you are doing, but it never, ever gets old. It's the dictionary definition of evergreen music.
Might be my single favorite video game track ever. I listen to it while doing school work, programming, household chores, etc. There's just something so meditative about it but rhythmically interesting enough to keep me focused
The music is hazy, mellow, and drifty. Theres no sense of urgency, and theres no pressure to play. Losses, while unfortunate, are so quick and inoffensive and painless, it makes coming back so easy. Wins and losses are mundane (in the best way possible). This game, the music, the experience is seamless. I love it.
I know, right? The game just kind of takes a backseat and doesn't really create any of the intensity itself. If something really cool happens, that's because you made something cool happen. The game is just passively providing pure atmosphere. The only things that create intensity, really, are the flames and speed up on long hands, but both of those are mainly for convenience. And it's not like it's even bad to create intensity, the game just doesn't even need to. It's great.
Even jimbo, whenever you lose, doesn't insult that badly you whenever you lose. And even when he does decide to insult you, it's more comical than hurtful.
Noclip (dear dwyery podcast) actually has an episode from last spring with the developer where he talks about how he spent a month listening to samples and looking for THIS specific person to commission it.
I've played this game for over 50 hours and still haven't gotten tired of the background music even though it's basically just one track with minor variations. That's an incredible achievement!
Sometimes less is more. I feel like Balatro as a whole is a statement, that you don't need millions of dollars, hundreds of employees to create a masterpiece. The pure definition of indie game. And the funniest thing is, the Dev didn't make this game to make profit. That was something he was passionate about
Request: would you please copy and paste this anywhere into the TH-cam description, which would generate in-video timestamps? What a wonderful suite of tracks.
This game is peak psychedelic vibes and the music helps TONS with that. Could listen to it for hours. The boss blind theme is so oddly menacing and the moment the blind is defeated, the music change is soo relieving. Masterfully made, great job!
On the boss blind I'm pretty sure it's that background organ sound (at least I think that's what the sound is going for) that makes it more tense/menacing. It does its job so well
Mastered the art of relistenablility, 50 hours of gameplay and still listen to it while driving/working. Such pleasantness cannot seem to get tired of it
thats gotta be one of the most hypnotic *single track* game OSTs out there lmao usually its a very risky move just to have a single track looping over and over again, but here I'd even go as far as saying it benefits the game's vibe
Welp the secret ingredient from this ost is adaptive music where in some moment like shopping for joker and facing a boss changing the music slight different melody
@@robertonome2448 I agree completely! I also have a feeling some of it comes down to the song being in 7/4, which people aren't generally used to, so the skipped beats subconsciously just keep being interesting even though they aren't new info after a while
I feel like Balatro should've been nominated for best soundtrack, solely because despite having listened to this song for over 40 hours, I still actively seek it out
Im gonna be honest, sometimes if i lose, i get kind of sick with the track because i feel played and still in the sore loser state when i first played the game. But goddamn that feeling somehow erased when i won and reached ante 11, then i started jamming the music everytime like crazy
For me, I think it could be a tension thing. My ears aren't musical trained, but I can't hear a part of the song that feels like a resolution, you know? 7/4 adds to that, seeing as the 8th beat is a common place to throw resolutions, outright skipping it keeps the feeling of tension going. It's a very chill tension, but it's there
@@user-eg6fl6lr7e That's a good way of explaining it. To me it's more of a waltz where my ears separate the full 7/4 bar into a 4/4 bar and a 3/4 so it flows between the two.
Hey they made "the way you compute tonight" work in the 2022 orchestra. If they could make a song like that into a orchestra masterpiece I'm sure they'll fit this song in it perfect
I think it’ll fit perfectly, in fact I think a saxophone to replace the main synth would work really well, they could go for a whole jazz cover kind of feel.
I know that realistically Balatro won't win GOTY, but not only does the game get more recognition but we also get to hear the orchestra play this already masterpiece of a soundtrack and I'm all for it
your music is a major reason why this game is such a good time. just subtle enough to never become annoying when listening to it for hours, while still being extremely catchy and smoothly produced/constructed
Dude you went INSANE on this soundtrack. Legit blown away and my brother and I are loving every second. Please put this on streaming so we can get you some $$ there too, even if only a little gets to you 🤞
Putting it up on bandcamp would be the best imho. Imagine paying like 3 bucks for this track (most of which the artist will receive) and you can listen to this banger anywhere at any time :)
When I first bought Balatro I played it so much that my brain started piecing together the theme out of random noises and made me hallucinate it for a couple of weeks. Was a pretty neat time in my life.
I hope this goes down in history as one of the greatest pieces of video game music ever composed. It takes magic and some secret sauce to make a four minute loop this addictive.
it is incredible to me that you managed to create a theme barely 4 minutes long that one can easily listen to on repeat for hours and hours and hours on end, have it stuck in one's head, and still have it sound amazing.
@@wellspokenramblerMAN i've played this game FOR A WHILE now and wheel of fortune never proc'ed LITERALLY NOT EVEN ONCE, I HAVE MORE LUCK WITH LUCKY CARDS
LouisF I just wanted to say thank you for making such an incredible song. I just got completionist++ and over the 300 hours in this game not one time did this song ever feel tiring to listen to. The layer changes between buying a Joker or going to the boss reminds me of how Fire Emblem Awakening goes from overview to fighting. It is so seemless and so natural. Balatro was my GotY but this song was also song of the year for gaming.
Unfortunately I can only work in intervals of 19:49, because once this video ends I have nothing else to listen to that even compares. Just hit repeat I guess.
Not only did you make such a sick banger, you did the unimaginable and have them mixed like in the game, perfect thinking music, thank you for the amazing work!
Even just listening to this OST, I can hear the sounds effect of the cards shuffling, jokers effect, the numbers keep adding and multiplying and that flame finally start signifying my happiness that I got another round in me
i dont know how a single looping theme song could have SO MUCH replayability, its so impressive, that it almost comes off as this song possessing magical properties.
there's something in this song that just grabs you and never let go. My friend came to my place one day and showed me this game. the volume was really low and he was talking over it about the game, but the music immediately peaked my attention. The game looked fun and all, but holy shit, this music...
It’s absolutely impressive what you accomplished with this track. I can’t believe I’ve listened to this for 20+ hours and I’m still enjoying it. Compositionally astounding.
I love the boss portion of this soundtrack. No lead, no solos, just that two-note drone for the entire duration of the boss blind which really helps intensify the moment. Specially when you barely have the build to beat it.
It's rare for music to be so good that, despite the option of just throwing the TH-cam video into one of those MP3 rip websites, I go ahead and legitimately BUY it. This is one of those times. This game and everything about it should be supported.
Making a repetitive soundtrack for a game, that keeps you engaged, never gets boring and stay in your ear even after you played the game, is an insane achievement, that you don't get enough credit for tbh. Absolute blast! Can't wait for the spotify release
I can’t stop gushing over this OST. So thoughtfully put together and atmospheric to the max. Whether it’s playing Balatro or something vibing with homies in a sesh circle, it’s absolutely perfectly suited. (See what I did there? Suited? Like cards? Hehe)
Need a tool that seamlessly transitions and loops between all the different versions. It'd be so cool to be able to just put it on for like 2 hours straight without worrying about how it loops and shuffles.
With the demo and the full release, I've listened to the main theme for about 100hrs and I'm still not tired of it. You really knocked it out of the park, top quality.
This is one of those rogue like games I can play for literally hours. I've bought it on everything I have, PC, switch, and mobile soon. You are the best, Balatro Dev, I love you.
This is psychedelic heaven. You really helped A LOT to give this game its hypnotic vibe, this OST seriously is an integral part of the experience. Masterfully done.
the game is great in its own right, but it seems impossible to have the soundtrack be so unique and distinctive a vibe and yet never feel repetitive despite countless hours of play. a remarkable achievement
I'd like to second my brethren and state that this composition does not, in fact, bore you in spite of the many hours spend receiving it. Stay pegged everyone.
Hey everybody! I wanted to say thank you for the amazing support that you've given the soundtrack since the release of the game 🤩
I've been reading the comments and also wanted to answer some of the questions that you guys have about the soundtrack:
-About the pitch alteration that this video and the themes from the soundtrack sold separately have in comparison with the in-game version: yes, there is a slight variation in pitch; unfortunately, I'm currently unable to fix this since I did not export the final files that were used in the game. Same thing with the file quality, being mp3. Sorry about this, if anything changes I'll update you guys through here.
-I'll be uploading the soundtrack on spotify soon! It'll probably be ready in about a month or so since distribution platforms take a bit of time to do their thing. I'll also post it when it's ready here and in my instagram.
-I'm planning on making a short video commenting the composition process following local thunk's guidelines and show the initial versions along with other stuff that you might find interesting, I'd say it'll be ready for around january.
-And last but not least... YES, THE GAME AWARDS ORCHESTRAL VERSION OF THE THEME WAS UNBELIEVABLY COOL!! I was there in the audience and I can't really express the feeling I got when the orchestra started playing it. I'm so glad to have being part of this and again, so glad to read all of your kind words and comments!!
-Oh, and an extra one: a friend and I are working in a game that's been in the making for a while and I'm making the soundtrack, apart from coding it and co-designing it. For anyone interested, we'll have news in 2025 so stay tuned!
Thanks again everybody, see you soon!
Most goated soundtrack ever. SCREAM IF YOU LOVE BALATRO!!!
@@blacklamb8393AHHHH 🔥🔥
awesum! good to know its comin to spotify too
This rocks
glad that it'll be up on spotify!
The fact that you were a fiverr composer and then made a award winning soundtrack is just another piece of evidence that everyone has a hidden talent.
not that everyone has a hidden talent but that this guy's talent was criminally hidden
It's proof that we don't live in a meritocracy
@@Van-Leo That needs to be taught in schools lol. Kids should know it's not a meritocracy.
@@HowIin the rich ones or the poor ones?lmao. thats the defining factor on what we call "success" in capitalism. i hate it here
On repeat until the end of time 😌
Same here! This would also be a dream to see you cover!
Plis pllis plis plis plis plis plis plis.
imagine doing a cover of the full 19 mins
i would love to hear your cover on this one!
this is a call for help because I can't stop playing
Ladies and Jokers, I am glad to announce that THEY PLAYED IT AT THE GAME AWARDS AND IT WAS AMAZING
acá estamos 🇪🇸🇦🇷🇵🇪
they made it 4/4 though it was so sad
@@derp777_ I know... I get shifting to 7/4 in a melody like that would've been difficult but it would've been so cool!
@@WoedenazI don't understand the technicalities, could you explain to me what could've been different about the cover?
@@kflemonice I'm not sure I can explain well via text but if you listen to the original it is in 7/4, a pretty unique time signature. It definitely contributes to the really hypnotic vibe of the song.
The cover is in 4/4 so it just loses some of the unique charm of the original which is a bummer to me.
I love how it's just the one theme but it seamlessly changes depending on what's happening. It's basically a 4 minute loop but you can play for hours and not get sick of it.
That description of the song works perfectly as a description of the game too
@@Ency252 very true
@@Ency252they're both entrancing
This song doesn’t live in my head rent free, I’m paying double the market rate to have it live there, and I couldn’t be happier.
Disagree. Got old within the first hour.
And an orchestra just played this for millions of viewers at the Game Awards, incredible
and completely mogged the other arrangements
and it was the best fucking part by far oh my god
Flute guy!
@@AJSalem93 As much as I love Flute guy, Synth guy with the keytar was going hard as FUCK
@@16BitDisaster he was the heart of the performance because he was playing the actual melody
You know it's a killer theme when people with hundreds of hours in this game still don't turn the music off
And continues to listen to it even when the game is closed, like with this video.
omg its some gal named eve
It's the same theme for hours with some variation for what you are doing, but it never, ever gets old. It's the dictionary definition of evergreen music.
I only have it muted now when I play it at work. When I'm at home? Full blast baby!
I muted it anyway, I play with other music sometimes
Hard to believe my favorite video game soundtrack of 2024 was commissioned by an artist the dev found on Fiverr
Might be my single favorite video game track ever. I listen to it while doing school work, programming, household chores, etc. There's just something so meditative about it but rhythmically interesting enough to keep me focused
wow!! that gives indie/underground producers like myself a little perk up!
That’s fucking unreal.
Imagine you're the fiverr artist who composed this song, only to have it played by the TGA Orchestra months later because the game got nominated GOTY.
one hell of a resume for this guy though.
"composed the theme of balatro"
The music is hazy, mellow, and drifty. Theres no sense of urgency, and theres no pressure to play. Losses, while unfortunate, are so quick and inoffensive and painless, it makes coming back so easy. Wins and losses are mundane (in the best way possible). This game, the music, the experience is seamless. I love it.
I know, right? The game just kind of takes a backseat and doesn't really create any of the intensity itself. If something really cool happens, that's because you made something cool happen. The game is just passively providing pure atmosphere. The only things that create intensity, really, are the flames and speed up on long hands, but both of those are mainly for convenience. And it's not like it's even bad to create intensity, the game just doesn't even need to. It's great.
hmmm yes gambling
Even jimbo, whenever you lose, doesn't insult that badly you whenever you lose. And even when he does decide to insult you, it's more comical than hurtful.
"Hey I'm making a poker roguelike and I was wondering if I could commission some music for it?"
"Sure!"
_makes a spiritual experience_
good communication between the musician & the devs makes a banger track
Noclip (dear dwyery podcast) actually has an episode from last spring with the developer where he talks about how he spent a month listening to samples and looking for THIS specific person to commission it.
Domain Expansion: Malevolent Kitchen.
Need this on Spotify expeditiously
so true
PLEASE GRANT US PEASANTS THIS REQUEST 😂😭😭😭
Por favor
I second this request
Same
I've played this game for over 50 hours and still haven't gotten tired of the background music even though it's basically just one track with minor variations. That's an incredible achievement!
Ttly agree on that one
@@Stachlevis
On the same level as Tetris
Sometimes less is more. I feel like Balatro as a whole is a statement, that you don't need millions of dollars, hundreds of employees to create a masterpiece. The pure definition of indie game. And the funniest thing is, the Dev didn't make this game to make profit. That was something he was passionate about
Such a joy as a background noise. Literally half of the appeal of the game.
- *Drops a killer soundtrack*
- *Doesn't elaborate further*
- *Leaves*
GIGACHAD
I’d say the gameplay was then elaborating further
...
-Wins GOTY
people on yt still doing comments like this💔
- Profit!
TimeStamps:
-00:00 Main Theme
-03:57 Shop Theme
-07:54 Arcana Theme
-11:49 Celestial Theme
-15:48 Boss Theme
Request: would you please copy and paste this anywhere into the TH-cam description, which would generate in-video timestamps?
What a wonderful suite of tracks.
my favorite, excluding Main, would be Celestial theme, it is so beautiful and "cosmic"
The arcana theme hits so hard when you least expect it
@@mayze8611ONG
you could pin this comment for ease of access
>Rented from fiverr
>made it to the game awards
Sir, I kneel
when the song said 0:40 "WU WE WUHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH" I felt that in my soul Louis
This game is peak psychedelic vibes and the music helps TONS with that. Could listen to it for hours. The boss blind theme is so oddly menacing and the moment the blind is defeated, the music change is soo relieving. Masterfully made, great job!
omg yes. that music change after the final score is calculated is a breath of fresh air lol
On the boss blind I'm pretty sure it's that background organ sound (at least I think that's what the sound is going for) that makes it more tense/menacing. It does its job so well
i expected to see you here mr balatro addiction
@@just_smolchild ah, ms. Awesome art! Hello there :D
@@gunner8319not just that, but also the sudden reverb increase
Mastered the art of relistenablility, 50 hours of gameplay and still listen to it while driving/working. Such pleasantness cannot seem to get tired of it
thats gotta be one of the most hypnotic *single track* game OSTs out there lmao
usually its a very risky move just to have a single track looping over and over again, but here I'd even go as far as saying it benefits the game's vibe
Welp the secret ingredient from this ost is adaptive music where in some moment like shopping for joker and facing a boss changing the music slight different melody
@@H4wKindGD still requires excellent composition nonetheless. a slightly modified boring song is still a boring song.
@@robertonome2448 I agree completely! I also have a feeling some of it comes down to the song being in 7/4, which people aren't generally used to, so the skipped beats subconsciously just keep being interesting even though they aren't new info after a while
@@zaxolotl thats my favourite part, my brain always wants to finish the 8 loop even though i know its not coming
I feel like Balatro should've been nominated for best soundtrack, solely because despite having listened to this song for over 40 hours, I still actively seek it out
Im gonna be honest, sometimes if i lose, i get kind of sick with the track because i feel played and still in the sore loser state when i first played the game. But goddamn that feeling somehow erased when i won and reached ante 11, then i started jamming the music everytime like crazy
@@luxwx yeah it has a great afterglow vibe when you absolutely crush a run
To think the developer literally paid a guy a few bucks on Fiverr to create this masterpiece.
@ Between this, Metroid Dread and the new Ninja Gaiden, Spain has really asserted itself in the gaming landscape in these last few years
@@Sagi.Baten.Kaitos Balatro is not a Spanish production
this shit plays 24/7 in my brain at this point
it also plays 7/4 aswell
@@zaptrap4802 lol
@@zaptrap4802YOU BEAT ME TO IT
Lucky man
*7/3 *Black Flash Sound
I appreciate how its in the time signature 7/4
As in lucky number 7
For me, I think it could be a tension thing. My ears aren't musical trained, but I can't hear a part of the song that feels like a resolution, you know? 7/4 adds to that, seeing as the 8th beat is a common place to throw resolutions, outright skipping it keeps the feeling of tension going. It's a very chill tension, but it's there
What a fantastic catch!
And 4 leaves like a lucky clover!
The soundtrack rates a 7/4 for me as well
@@user-eg6fl6lr7e That's a good way of explaining it. To me it's more of a waltz where my ears separate the full 7/4 bar into a 4/4 bar and a 3/4 so it flows between the two.
This is gonna sound so out of place in the TGA orchestra and I'm so there for it
Hey they made "the way you compute tonight" work in the 2022 orchestra. If they could make a song like that into a orchestra masterpiece I'm sure they'll fit this song in it perfect
@@Speculaasjust imagine this banger playing after the game gets GOTY
I think it’ll fit perfectly, in fact I think a saxophone to replace the main synth would work really well, they could go for a whole jazz cover kind of feel.
I know that realistically Balatro won't win GOTY, but not only does the game get more recognition but we also get to hear the orchestra play this already masterpiece of a soundtrack and I'm all for it
I think it'll work especially with Astro Bot being in the lineup, I guarantee there will be a transition between the two games
FOR THE WIN IN THE GOTY, WE ARE IN ANTE 8
And the Boss Blind is The Needle 🫣
@@IkeyCaptainwe lost by 28 points😭
Jimbo you are still my favorite 🃏🃏🃏🃏🃏🃏🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️
and we lost to the violet vessel 😔
the main theme loop is so tight it’s incredible
I love how during gameplay themes blend into each other. Opening an arcana pack the first time I was like "Oh my. Oh god. More"
your music is a major reason why this game is such a good time. just subtle enough to never become annoying when listening to it for hours, while still being extremely catchy and smoothly produced/constructed
"Dunka dunka dunk dunk dunk dunk dunk" - NL every 3 minutes
Had fallen asleep watching one of his Balatro vids the other night and woke up to him screaming "WHERE'S MY ACE, BRO?" and had a laugh about it
Skweemy skweemy skweem
skwammy skwam
Dunkaccino!
This is gonna go down as one of the all-time greatest pieces of video game music ever made. Guaranteed.
It's absolutely iconic. Balatro without this music is like Super Mario Bros without the 1-1 theme
this is what afterglow sounds like.
Dude you went INSANE on this soundtrack. Legit blown away and my brother and I are loving every second. Please put this on streaming so we can get you some $$ there too, even if only a little gets to you 🤞
Putting it up on bandcamp would be the best imho. Imagine paying like 3 bucks for this track (most of which the artist will receive) and you can listen to this banger anywhere at any time :)
Is this a Drake beat?
PLEASE 🙏
Streaming: $$$
@@Brianmagnerbrainrot
When I first bought Balatro I played it so much that my brain started piecing together the theme out of random noises and made me hallucinate it for a couple of weeks. Was a pretty neat time in my life.
The same thing happened to me! I think I understand the hallucination joker now
Some of the best videogame music I've ever heard
For one of the best roguelikes I've ever played
Thank You
🃏 When this music plays, 1,5 x MULT interest in playing Balatro 🃏
Nice joker
Blueprint that ^
This would go fire with blueprint
I hope this goes down in history as one of the greatest pieces of video game music ever composed. It takes magic and some secret sauce to make a four minute loop this addictive.
it's literally impossible to get tired of this song how is this possible
Sometimes I turn off the music to listen to podcasts, and every time I turn it back on I am blasted directly in the face with how great the music is.
it is incredible to me that you managed to create a theme barely 4 minutes long that one can easily listen to on repeat for hours and hours and hours on end, have it stuck in one's head, and still have it sound amazing.
I really adore the arcana part of the theme, been bopping this OST the entire time studying for my final med exams.
Hey Kim
It's amazing how the arcana theme instantly makes me feel like I'm considering which arcana is best for my deck
“Considering” until wheel of fortune is right there
Real
@@wellspokenramblerMAN i've played this game FOR A WHILE now and wheel of fortune never proc'ed LITERALLY NOT EVEN ONCE, I HAVE MORE LUCK WITH LUCKY CARDS
@@godzdead It's total placebo, but I've had it proc more frequently during rounds than in the shop. Do what you will this information
After hearing TGA's amazing Balatro music portion in the GOTY melody I so badly hope a keytar version of the theme gets added.
I was so vicariously stoked for you hearing this at the game awards!
Same dude. This music makes my brain happy
This shit was fire at TGA, I didn't know this song could go that hard, I need that version as it's own thing.
this man took the assignment and boy HE DELIVERED
That drone during long boss stretches gets so haunting. Loving it
LouisF I just wanted to say thank you for making such an incredible song. I just got completionist++ and over the 300 hours in this game not one time did this song ever feel tiring to listen to. The layer changes between buying a Joker or going to the boss reminds me of how Fire Emblem Awakening goes from overview to fighting. It is so seemless and so natural. Balatro was my GotY but this song was also song of the year for gaming.
I have 20 hours in this game and I came here for more. Awesome job dude!
Unfortunately I can only work in intervals of 19:49, because once this video ends I have nothing else to listen to that even compares. Just hit repeat I guess.
This music boutta slap when the Game Awards Orchestra plays it live.
It slapped
it slapped so fucking hard
Not only did you make such a sick banger, you did the unimaginable and have them mixed like in the game, perfect thinking music, thank you for the amazing work!
Music that triggers my primal and masculine urge to gamble
i'm obsessed with the music in this game, seriously great work
Even just listening to this OST, I can hear the sounds effect of the cards shuffling, jokers effect, the numbers keep adding and multiplying and that flame finally start signifying my happiness that I got another round in me
This has been stuck in my head all week. Fantastic work!
i dont know how a single looping theme song could have SO MUCH replayability, its so impressive, that it almost comes off as this song possessing magical properties.
there's something in this song that just grabs you and never let go. My friend came to my place one day and showed me this game. the volume was really low and he was talking over it about the game, but the music immediately peaked my attention. The game looked fun and all, but holy shit, this music...
It’s absolutely impressive what you accomplished with this track. I can’t believe I’ve listened to this for 20+ hours and I’m still enjoying it. Compositionally astounding.
Unbelievable track. Really feels like infinity. Don’t know how else to describe it.
I love the boss portion of this soundtrack. No lead, no solos, just that two-note drone for the entire duration of the boss blind which really helps intensify the moment. Specially when you barely have the build to beat it.
Mesmerizing tracks, perfect for this game
It's rare for music to be so good that, despite the option of just throwing the TH-cam video into one of those MP3 rip websites, I go ahead and legitimately BUY it. This is one of those times. This game and everything about it should be supported.
i love this soundtrack, i think it's so smart and a perfect fit to the gameplay. Was very happy to see them paying homage to this at TGA :'D
Love the mixing between songs. Definitely one of the best soundtracks out there and fits perfect for the game.
If there was a joker that turned off this music in exchange for x5 mult I would NEVER take it. Such a banger.
I'll take it and play the ost on another window
I wish this is on Spotify what a nice jam
Making a repetitive soundtrack for a game, that keeps you engaged, never gets boring and stay in your ear even after you played the game, is an insane achievement, that you don't get enough credit for tbh. Absolute blast! Can't wait for the spotify release
I can’t stop gushing over this OST. So thoughtfully put together and atmospheric to the max.
Whether it’s playing Balatro or something vibing with homies in a sesh circle, it’s absolutely perfectly suited.
(See what I did there? Suited? Like cards? Hehe)
keytar at tga went so insane bro
I can't get this music out of my head since i played the game. It's LITERALLY looping even while i'm sleeping.
From Hotline Miami to this…
Sometimes, Commissioning and finding random songs can lead to an Amazing OST!
This is what grandma hears after an hour at the slot machine
this game's ost massively improved my productivity!
with that being said, the game itself massively fucked my productivity!
you've done something truly incredible here, LouisF. thank you so much!
This is such a brain worm. Just picked this up today, and already played for 5-6 hours. Absolutely fantastic
I love the way the lead synth is like “I’ll be right back…don’t wait up”
Need a tool that seamlessly transitions and loops between all the different versions. It'd be so cool to be able to just put it on for like 2 hours straight without worrying about how it loops and shuffles.
I was thinking that too. Balatro OST app.
I was thinking of making a piece of software specifically for this tbh. software development is hard so we'll see when I get around to it
You can probably do it on flstudio, dunno how tho
Would love an Apple Music or Bandcamp release of this.
Sometimes, doing what you love without being ambitious takes you further than you imagine.
This is peak music craftsmanship, it’s as charming and mesmerizing as HOME’s music made iconic by Summoning Salt. The true anthem of hypno-gambling 😎
Gonna be a glorious moment when the GOTY orchestra plays this.
oh, it was.
Imagine this plays when TGA starts.
Orchestra Version Incoming!!!
With the demo and the full release, I've listened to the main theme for about 100hrs and I'm still not tired of it. You really knocked it out of the park, top quality.
This is one of those rogue like games I can play for literally hours.
I've bought it on everything I have, PC, switch, and mobile soon.
You are the best, Balatro Dev, I love you.
The song matches perfectly with the vibe of the game, thanks for your amazing work !
Happy to be here after the GOTY Nominations
LET'S GO JIMBO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7/4 is so real
incredible soundtrack my friend. genuinely been looping round my brain for the last couple weeks
i cant get this out of my head bruh ;-;
what a fucking vibe. I think this is why it's so addicting
I know right? I picked this up the other day and can’t keep my mind off of it. Incredible game.
this theme is impeccable. i love the many different renditions of the same motif. the echo version is so stunning and haunting. this is great music..
This soundtrack is so funky and yet so soothing at the same time and I don't get tired of listening to it.
This is psychedelic heaven. You really helped A LOT to give this game its hypnotic vibe, this OST seriously is an integral part of the experience. Masterfully done.
the game is great in its own right, but it seems impossible to have the soundtrack be so unique and distinctive a vibe and yet never feel repetitive despite countless hours of play. a remarkable achievement
i love that it is a great ost but it does not get boring, distract's or makes you nervous. great tracks
I'd like to second my brethren and state that this composition does not, in fact, bore you in spite of the many hours spend receiving it. Stay pegged everyone.
excuse me, stay what
Entering and exiting the boss theme is peak game design. You really feel like you need to lock in
THIS WAS AMAZING AT THE GAME AWARDS
The music truly ascends the game from great to absolutely sublime
Thank you for your work!
Waiting for this in The Game Awards Orchestra, it would be glorious fr.
It was 🎉