Sega later helped form the legendary tracking group Five Musicians, which featured other notable figures, such as Jeroen Tel, Basehead and Hunz. He has also programmed and/or composed music for several demoscene productions, such as the NAID '95 demo Eden and 1996 demo Babylon.
Later in his career, he started making music for games, beginning with little known titles such as In Pursuit of Greed, Iron Seed and Xixit, then moving on to Origin Systems' Crusader series. Sega was a founding member of the video game music production company Straylight Productions, contributing tracks to the first-person shooters Unreal and Unreal Tournament. Later, he joined Digital Anvil (now a part of Microsoft Game Studios), and worked as a programmer and musician on Freelancer.
As The Alpha Conspiracy, Sega released two albums, Cipher (2001) and Aura (2004), and an album with another artist, the Low Technicians, Forward Rewinding (2002).
Sega is currently part of the electro-pop group Iris, and has his own recording label known as Diffusion Records.
Due to the "raw" & editable nature of Sega's early compositions, tracked module files were often subject to the practice of "ripping" [1]: Persons borrowing sound samples or sequences from Sega's songs & claiming originality in lesser cases, and in more severe cases, persons relabeling entire songs, and possibly modifying author & copyright data within the song file in order to redistribute the song as their own.
Theme
Andrew G. Sega Lyrics
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but things are still unchanged
it's useless to resist
their effort will be wasted
head straight for your goal by any means
the window and door are open
there is a window with a view you have never seen
get there no matter how long it takes
chorus
All of the darkness that dozes in the dusk
throw it all away
no one can break you
nobody can tear you
you live an endless life forever
All of the darkness that dozes in the dusk
throw it all away
you see a light where ever you go
you have to face it again and again
now
All of the darkness that dozes in the dusk
throw it all away
no one can break you
no body can tear you
you live an endless life forever
All of the darkness that dozes in the dusk
throw it all away
you see a light where ever you go
you have to face it again and again
In these lyrics, Andrew G. Sega reflects on the struggle of conforming to societal expectations and the importance of staying true to oneself. The opening lines suggest that many people try to fit into the mold of what is considered "straight" or conventional, but despite their efforts, things remain unchanged. The repetition of the phrase "it's useless to resist" implies that resisting societal norms is futile and that individuals' efforts to conform will ultimately be wasted.
The lyrics then present a message of perseverance and determination. The singer encourages the listener to head straight for their goal using any means necessary. The mention of an open window and door symbolizes opportunity and the potential for new experiences. The line "there is a window with a view you have never seen" suggests that stepping outside of the expected path can lead to new and unseen possibilities. The lyrics emphasize that reaching this new vantage point is worth the patience and time it may take.
The chorus repeats the idea of discarding darkness and embracing one's own strength. The darkness that "dozes in the dusk" symbolizes the negativity and limitations imposed by society. By throwing it away, the singer is urging the listener to reject these constraints and realize their own potential. The repetition of the lines "no one can break you, nobody can tear you" reinforces the message of inner strength and resilience. The lyrics assert that by doing so, one can live an endless life, suggesting a freedom from the limitations that conformity brings.
The final lines of the song reaffirm the theme of overcoming obstacles and facing adversity. The darkness that one must throw away represents the challenges that arise throughout life. Despite these obstacles, the lyrics encourage the listener to continue moving forward, finding a light wherever they go. This repeated cycle of facing challenges and finding the strength to keep going is emphasized with the phrase "you have to face it again and again." The lyrics convey a message of endurance, emphasizing the importance of persisting in the face of adversity to ultimately find one's true path.
Line by Line Meaning
everybody tries to be straight
Everyone attempts to conform and fit into societal norms.
but things are still unchanged
Despite people's efforts to conform, the world remains the same.
it's useless to resist
Resistance is futile and serves no purpose.
their effort will be wasted
The exertion put into resisting societal pressure is in vain.
head straight for your goal by any means
Pursue your aspirations directly and relentlessly using any necessary approach.
the window and door are open
Opportunities await and are readily available.
there is a window with a view you have never seen
Within those opportunities lies a new and unfamiliar perspective.
get there no matter how long it takes
Regardless of the time it may require, strive to reach that destination.
All of the darkness that dozes in the dusk
All the negativity and obscurity that lingers in the twilight.
throw it all away
Discard and rid yourself of all that darkness and negativity.
no one can break you
No individual has the power to shatter your spirit.
nobody can tear you
No one can dismantle or dishearten you.
you live an endless life forever
You exist eternally, free from limitations and constraints.
you see a light where ever you go
In every direction you traverse, you perceive illumination.
you have to face it again and again
You repeatedly encounter and confront challenges.
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@ProfSebastian
I listen this track almost every week! Just perfect. It only needs the screaming of the guards running in fire. :P
@DeadRaymanWalking
I just LOVE this track from Crusader: No Regret. Even to this day I would jam to this music. Rockin'!
@QuassGamer
I found this game several month ago, and I fell in love with this music.
@ramirozc
andrew sega is the king of tracker music, his work on other games is equally good, check it
@ramirozc
this is so fking good, never gets old, never
@rjmeaney
Goddamn it!!! Such a good game, with such a low like and comment threshold?! How do we fix this? Seriously love this game, one of my favorite soundtracks, and experiences. Sad so many people never got to experience it...