Larry's Aesthetic Corner

A cozy corner of aesthetics where Larry gathers an exquisite collection of treasures pleasing to the ear and eye.

NOTE: This is not the final version, and will likely be updated over time.

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Auditory + Visual

• Aesthetics: "Afterhours", "Frutiger Aero", "Metalheart", "Y2K Futurism"
• OpenArena graphics and sound effects (a demonstration video): Sci-fi yet cozy

Auditory

• 1-bit music: mostly works by Tufty and irrlicht project
• Android OS notification - pixiedust.ogg: A short "magic" sound (electronic bells arpeggio), off-pitch but pleasant
• Baldi's Basics - BAL_clocktick.wav loop
• Frank Bretschneider - "Din": Sounds like a lullaby to me
• Nokia 6 - media_cust/Message_3.mp3: Another "magic" sound, probably wind chimes
• OPL3 music (by Diode Milliampere, Encore, et al.), chiptune music (by Ozzed, Fearofdark, et al.)
• Old Macintosh OS sound effect "Sosumi": A simple sound that brings a lot of empty nostalgia
• The sound of a box fan echoed inside a PVC pipe
• The sound of water running in a pipe behind a wall
• Touhou Project (ZUN) - "Time Stop"
• Workrave - Classic sound scheme - "Rest break ended": Harmless magic, forest, night and clock vibes

Visual

• 8-bit artworks of rainforests (especially "Living Worlds" collection by Mark Ferrari)
• Microsoft Windows 2000 wallpaper - "Fall Memories"
• Microsoft Windows wallpaper - G719102013.jpg (downscaled): A path in a city in autumn
• Microsoft Windows wallpaper - NTS0085H.jpg (downscaled): Reminds me of a scene in Second Reality demo by Future Crew

Cognitive

A feeling of "platinum" coziness

The feeling is a mix of awe and tranquility, as if being transported to a peaceful and otherworldly realm. There is a sense of wonder and curiosity, as if discovering something new and magical. The colors of such pictures usually evoke a sense of mystery and depth, mixed with warmth and contentment. It's a feeling of being surrounded by beauty and serenity, with a (possible) touch of playfulness. Overall, it's a feeling of being captivated and enchanted by the unknown, yet feeling completely at ease and comfortable in its embrace.

• The artwork of Ran Yakumo: reuploaded to the server

  Enveloped in a celestial embrace, Ran Yakumo captivates with her ethereal presence. Against a backdrop of navy blue and purple cosmos, adorned with twinkling stars and enigmatic cosmic fragments, she stands tall. Her majestic tails, occupying half the frame, cascade with grace. The hat's cone-like structure evokes the comforting corners of a pillow, while the sash's navy blue gradient adds depth. A dress with broad sleeves exudes an aura of elegance and whimsy. With a gentle smile and her left hand extended, she invites you into a dreamlike realm, where tranquility and enchantment intertwine.

• Some outer spaces that look like shot on an old photographic film: reuploaded to the server