The actual track for this animation is as yet undecided. We are hoping to use a backing track from an appopriate well known song, but an 8-bit version of it.
When Pixalo is at home while he gets ready to leave and also when he is at work before getting overrun by the outside world, the music will be quiet and relaxed with more of a background feel to it.
When Pixalo is outside the music will be louder and more intense to coincide with the frenzy of events that is happening as he struggles his way to work.
There will be sound effects to go along with Pixalos movements and what is happeining such as him jumping or being attacked by something. This will help reinforce the feel of a platforming game. Also at the beginning and end when it is more focused on Pixalo there will be sounds he makes such as humming or sighing to help give him more of a personality.
Examples
Super Mario Bros. Theme.
Billionaire by Travie McCoy ft. Bruno Mars in 8-bit (example of a relaxed track).
Thunderstruck by AC/DC in 8-bit (example of a more intense track).
Sound effects
Extra life
Power up
Power down
Jumping
Escalation
Level complete
