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I'm a multi-instrumentalist with experience playing Live in small and large venues, specialising in acoustic rock and synthwave genres. I offer production lessions in Ableton and Cubase, instrument tutorials and am available for event hire (see 'Services').
I use my programming skills and experience as an engineer to build complex hybrid synthesisors (VST plugins) using additive, subtractive, FM, wavetable and vector (sample-based) synthesis techniques (see 'Downloads').
You can listen to my music on Instagram or all major streaming platforms, or request the password to the portfolio section which showcases more sensitive compositions to media that cannot be widely shared.
Feel free to follow me and share my profile if you feel someone would be interested. I tend to post an eclectic mix of draft compositions on instagram so you never know what's coming up!
Welcome to Sentinels Revenge, a Sci-Fi Shooter Game! This is the dynamic music for Level 1, composed using Ableton Live and applied using Unity and Wwise. This music uses a mainly electronic palette to convey a futuristic yet nostalgic (80’s/90’s) feel, similar to Far Cry Blood Dragon. The sound is sometimes cliched intentionally, but orchestral elements have been incorporated to give a more contemporary feel. The exploration music is designed to feel mysterious and cool, with strings and additional percussion providing tension. Combat music uses ‘epic’ style percussion with electric guitar to increase the ‘power’, and a slight increase in volume in some elements as this has been shown to increase tension. State changes have been used to elicit a ‘spatial narrative’ for the player, such as Moroccan vocals in the desert, dripping water in the sewers, or clapping/chanting in the boss battle arena, helping the player immerse in the environment. Layering has also been used to connect the player to their character energy, such as dissonance being introduced if the shields are reduced, increased tension if the player is moving fast or their health is reduced. State changes are also used to change the ‘power’ of the music when moving from exploration to combat, encouraging the player to act and take risks. This music draws inspiration from 80’s synthwave, and games such as Far Cry Blood Dragon and Crysis 2. The electronic elements use a variety of synthesis techniques to modulate the music in different ways, and orchestral elements have been used to give a more contemporary feel. Look out for the next video on how I've applied the dynamic music for level 2 using Wwise. If you like video game music, feel free to listen to this album and others on the following services.
Purchase the full tracks on my Bandcamp here: https://yi-music.bandcamp.com/album/sentinels-revenge
Download all music STEMs on GameDevMarket here: https://www.gamedevmarket.net
Stream on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer etc.) here: https://artists.landr.com/057914142661
Thank you for the support everyone and happy gaming! #spotify #art #composing #musicproduction #SoundDesign #gameaudio
Purchase the full tracks on my Bandcamp here: https://yi-music.bandcamp.com/album/sentinels-revenge
Download all music STEMs on GameDevMarket here: https://www.gamedevmarket.net
Stream on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer etc.) here: https://artists.landr.com/057914142661
Thank you for the support everyone and happy gaming! #spotify #art #composing #musicproduction #SoundDesign #gameaudio
Welcome to Sentinels Revenge, a Sci-Fi Shooter Game! This is the main menu music, composed using Ableton Live and applied using Unity and Wwise. Menu music is usually where the composer’s main theme is showcased, e.g. Christopher Tin’s ‘Baba Yetu’ from Civilisation 4, but can also help set the scene or mood of a game, e.g. Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice (David García; Andy LaPlegua) or XCOM (Roland Rizzo), where you hear diegetic voices that the main character can also hear. This can help aid the player with immediate immersion into the game.
This music draws inspiration from 80's synthwave, and games such as Far Cry Blood Dragon and Crysis 2. The electronic elements use a variety of synthesis techniques to modulate the music in different ways, and orchestral elements have been used to give a more contemporary feel.
I will post more videos on how I've applied the dynamic music using Wwise, but for now please enjoy this title track and, if you like video game music, feel free to listen to this album and others on the following services.
Purchase the full tracks on my Bandcamp here: https://yi-music.bandcamp.com/album/sentinels-revenge
Download all music STEMs on GameDevMarket here: https://www.gamedevmarket.net/member/yimusic
Stream on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer etc.) here: https://artists.landr.com/057914142661
Thank you for the support everyone and happy gaming!
Website: https://www.yimusic.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yi.johnpaul/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yi.johnpaul
YouTube: https://www.yimusic.co.uk/
#music #spotify #art #composing #musicproduction #SoundDesign #MusicSoftware #gameaudio #gamedev
This music draws inspiration from 80's synthwave, and games such as Far Cry Blood Dragon and Crysis 2. The electronic elements use a variety of synthesis techniques to modulate the music in different ways, and orchestral elements have been used to give a more contemporary feel.
I will post more videos on how I've applied the dynamic music using Wwise, but for now please enjoy this title track and, if you like video game music, feel free to listen to this album and others on the following services.
Purchase the full tracks on my Bandcamp here: https://yi-music.bandcamp.com/album/sentinels-revenge
Download all music STEMs on GameDevMarket here: https://www.gamedevmarket.net/member/yimusic
Stream on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer etc.) here: https://artists.landr.com/057914142661
Thank you for the support everyone and happy gaming!
Website: https://www.yimusic.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yi.johnpaul/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yi.johnpaul
YouTube: https://www.yimusic.co.uk/
#music #spotify #art #composing #musicproduction #SoundDesign #MusicSoftware #gameaudio #gamedev
Welcome to Kingdom Crush, a Tower Defence Game! This is an example of both vertical music (the different phases of music as the enemy waves progress) and horizontal music (moving between the menu, levels, victory and death music). The music has been composed using Ableton Live and applied using Unity and Wwise. I composed this in G Major, a key associated with fantasy which can be described as ‘tender’ and ‘peaceful’, but also ‘rustic’ and ‘serious’.
The music draws inspiration from other games such as Kingdom Rush and Dungeon Defenders and uses drums to convey a military-strategy-feel with some medieval-style instrument sounds, conveying fun, excitement and playfulness, without becoming too dark and brooding like some medieval music can (particularly those aimed at older audiences). Each level has a different melody that is simple enough to hum and interesting enough to be catchy. A choir melody and French horn counter-melody are used, a soft timpani rhythm (reminiscent of a bodhran), taiko hits, and brass braams (which lean into the ‘battle’ theme), and accents from the trumpet and mandolin.
Custom transitions (stingers) have been defined, such as a simple harp gliss when moving between the menu and the other scenes to give feedback to the user that something is changing. Sounds for the ‘FireStorm’ and ‘Starburst’ special abilities have been created using granulated foley sounds to emulate fire explosions and crackling electricity respectively.
Listen to the full tracks on my Bandcamp here: https://yi-music.bandcamp.com/album/kingdom-crush
Download all music STEMs on GameDevMarket here: https://www.gamedevmarket.net/member/yimusic
Stream on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer etc.) here: https://artists.landr.com/990591071179
Thank you for the support everyone and happy gaming!
Website: https://www.yimusic.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yi.johnpaul/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yi.johnpaul
YouTube: https://www.yimusic.co.uk/
#music #instamusic #spotify #art #composing #musicproduction #SoundDesign #MusicSoftware #gameaudio #gamedev
The music draws inspiration from other games such as Kingdom Rush and Dungeon Defenders and uses drums to convey a military-strategy-feel with some medieval-style instrument sounds, conveying fun, excitement and playfulness, without becoming too dark and brooding like some medieval music can (particularly those aimed at older audiences). Each level has a different melody that is simple enough to hum and interesting enough to be catchy. A choir melody and French horn counter-melody are used, a soft timpani rhythm (reminiscent of a bodhran), taiko hits, and brass braams (which lean into the ‘battle’ theme), and accents from the trumpet and mandolin.
Custom transitions (stingers) have been defined, such as a simple harp gliss when moving between the menu and the other scenes to give feedback to the user that something is changing. Sounds for the ‘FireStorm’ and ‘Starburst’ special abilities have been created using granulated foley sounds to emulate fire explosions and crackling electricity respectively.
Listen to the full tracks on my Bandcamp here: https://yi-music.bandcamp.com/album/kingdom-crush
Download all music STEMs on GameDevMarket here: https://www.gamedevmarket.net/member/yimusic
Stream on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer etc.) here: https://artists.landr.com/990591071179
Thank you for the support everyone and happy gaming!
Website: https://www.yimusic.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yi.johnpaul/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yi.johnpaul
YouTube: https://www.yimusic.co.uk/
#music #instamusic #spotify #art #composing #musicproduction #SoundDesign #MusicSoftware #gameaudio #gamedev
While walking along Poets Walk in Clevedon, I found something small but incredibly powerful. A little knitted ‘worry worm’, resting quietly with a message of hope for anyone who needed it.🐛💛
It read: “Free to take, I’m your little worry worm. Keep me near and squeeze me tight. Tell me your worries and everything will be alright…”
I was moved by the intention. Someone made this and left it here, knowing that it might find someone who needed it.
If you've ever been in a very dark place (like I have), you’ll know how much even the smallest sign of kindness can mean.
This is your reminder: kindness matters. You matter.
#WorryWorm #RandomActsOfKindness #MentalHealthAwareness #PoetsWalk #Clevedon #YarnKindness #YouAreNotAlone
It read: “Free to take, I’m your little worry worm. Keep me near and squeeze me tight. Tell me your worries and everything will be alright…”
I was moved by the intention. Someone made this and left it here, knowing that it might find someone who needed it.
If you've ever been in a very dark place (like I have), you’ll know how much even the smallest sign of kindness can mean.
This is your reminder: kindness matters. You matter.
#WorryWorm #RandomActsOfKindness #MentalHealthAwareness #PoetsWalk #Clevedon #YarnKindness #YouAreNotAlone
This composition was inspired by my Chinese family in Guangxi and the memories from when I visited to get married 13 years ago. I've tried to include some footage of the main places we visited while staying, and recommend it for those adventurous travel people, it's very beautiful! (a fisherman with Cormorants and mountains in the background are on the 20RMB note, and often feature in traditional Chinese paintings).
Lots of traditional orchestral instruments used (using Sonuscore The Orchestra), plus some uniquely south Asian instruments such as the GuZheng and Koto. There is also a version of this with vocals on my Bandcamp page, but ultimately I felt that this instrumental version captured the feelings I wanted to convey.
A few useful links below for those adventurous people!...
Guangxi tourism board.... http://en.gxzf.gov.cn/
One of my favourite vloggers, Little Chinese Everywhere (wishing you a speedy recovery @littlechineseeverywhere) in Yangshuo... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwutVxN-F2c
And as always, if you would like to support my music, please visit my Bandcamp page here... https://yi-music.bandcamp.com/music
#music #musicproduction #spotify #art #Sonuscore #BestService #composing
Lots of traditional orchestral instruments used (using Sonuscore The Orchestra), plus some uniquely south Asian instruments such as the GuZheng and Koto. There is also a version of this with vocals on my Bandcamp page, but ultimately I felt that this instrumental version captured the feelings I wanted to convey.
A few useful links below for those adventurous people!...
Guangxi tourism board.... http://en.gxzf.gov.cn/
One of my favourite vloggers, Little Chinese Everywhere (wishing you a speedy recovery @littlechineseeverywhere) in Yangshuo... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwutVxN-F2c
And as always, if you would like to support my music, please visit my Bandcamp page here... https://yi-music.bandcamp.com/music
#music #musicproduction #spotify #art #Sonuscore #BestService #composing
Welcome to Nexus Assault, a space shooter! This is an example of both vertical music (the different levels of combat music) and horizontal music (moving between the menu, exploration, combat and death music). The music has been composed using Ableton Live and applied using Unity and Wwise. I chose to compose this in D# Minor, which is a key described as ‘distress’, ‘angst’ and ‘the language of ghosts’. This felt appropriate given the emptiness of space and the combat-driven nature of the game!
The music uses both electronic and orchestral elements, including ‘epic’ style percussion to provide a contemporary feel. The menu music has a strong melody with a rousing brass line to create excitement and anticipation. The exploration music attempts to make the player feel the loneliness of space using pads, bells and sound design with lots of reverb and echo. The glitches and crackling synths speak to an energy field in this futuristic fictional world. The combat music ramps-up the tension with clave-style basses, pounding percussion and pulsing synths! Thanks to @mntra.io for the 'bowed cymbal' from Oracle X! You can hear it at 00:37, it's haunting!
If you'd like to listen to the full tracks you can go to my Bandcamp using this link: https://yi-music.bandcamp.com/
The tracks will also be published shortly on Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer etc.
Happy gaming!
The music uses both electronic and orchestral elements, including ‘epic’ style percussion to provide a contemporary feel. The menu music has a strong melody with a rousing brass line to create excitement and anticipation. The exploration music attempts to make the player feel the loneliness of space using pads, bells and sound design with lots of reverb and echo. The glitches and crackling synths speak to an energy field in this futuristic fictional world. The combat music ramps-up the tension with clave-style basses, pounding percussion and pulsing synths! Thanks to @mntra.io for the 'bowed cymbal' from Oracle X! You can hear it at 00:37, it's haunting!
If you'd like to listen to the full tracks you can go to my Bandcamp using this link: https://yi-music.bandcamp.com/
The tracks will also be published shortly on Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer etc.
Happy gaming!
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