Rock The Rooftops | Caleb Cuzner Set against the backdrop of a zombie apocalypse, Lindsay Productions' upcoming TV Series of Remnant 13 will feature our video game composer Will Phillips on its soundtrack. Phillips provides us with a taste of his work on the same, with this low, eerie composition for the series' official teaser. With a background in film and live performances, Will Phillips creates high quality, immersive orchestral music for video games at flexible rates. Learn more on his Higher Eclectic Space and get in touch for any collaborations by leaving a note therein.
Brujo Boss | J.M.D Originally intended to serve as the titular track to an E.P he is working on, 'P.G System Malfunction' speaks of composer/sound designer Van Reeves' fear of malfunctioning systems. Even better, the track's the latest to be made available for free-use in your projects as per the Synthwave/Heavy Metal/Ambient musician's terms listed on his Higher Eclectic Space.
Fight Among Friends | Caleb Cuzner Fight Among Friends | Caleb Cuzner Here comes Fight Among Friends, a final boss-battle theme developed for Fall of The Springs by composer/sound designer Caleb Cuzner. As the musician explores its undertones of personal conflict and doomed civilisations, the track has now been made available for use in your games. Learn of associated terms and make your request at Caleb's Higher Eclectic Space. With over 900 tunes composed, Caleb Cuzner is a background music composer and sound designer creating audio for video games across a multitude of genres. He seeks to work well within your budget or lack of it; one may view his portfolio and get in touch by leaving a message at the aforementioned Space.
Factory Theme - Powder (1991) | J.M.D Eager to prove that Adele's vocals are adaptive to more varied instrumentals than just that of the piano, our video game composer Sam Oz decides to create his rendition of 'Hello'. Making use of the guitar and various orchestral set pieces, here's his original composition in tune with the original vocals. Affiliated to the Higher Eclectic Network, Sam Oz is a freelance video game composer & sound designer, driven by a strong yearning for passionate emotions and ambience in his multi-genre work. Flexible in his rates, one may view more of his musical work and get in touch by leaving him a note at his Higher Eclectic Space.
Tap-Rack-Bang | Van Reeves Will Phillips makes use of a blend of orchestral and synthesizer driven instrumentation in this conceptual tune for a post-apocalyptic RTS game. Dark and dramatic, you're listening to Project: Omega. Explore more from the jazz/latin/funk/rock musician's portfolio at his Higher Eclectic Space.
Dark Corridors | Caleb Cuzner Video Game composer/sound designer Sam Oz's first experimentation with the Dubstep genre is a melange of electronic waves & traditional instrumentation. Starting out as a classical piece until the beat drops, this is In The Moon. Listen to more of his original work only on his Higher Eclectic Space.
The Death of Version One | Van Reeves This is The Death of Version One. An audio expression of composer Van Reeves' attempts to break from his usual flavor of music, along with that of his strong disdain for stagnation. Set to be featured on the artist's upcoming E.P., the track is also available for free-use in your games. While you may make your request for the audio file here, feel free to browse through associated usage terms at the musician's Higher Eclectic Space. A self-taught, underground electronic musician out of Manila, Phillipines, Van Reeves combines Synthwave, Heavy Metal, Cinematic & Ambient notes to create intense musical compositions and sounds for video games. One may choose to collaborate with him on their projects, or make use of his existing library of musical work. Learn more at the aforementioned Space!
Ruins Boss Theme - Powder (1993 Unreleased) | J.M.D Playing and experimenting with a virtual Belarus piano, composer/sound designer Sam Oz has devised this tune of In The Ocean. Although fully and quickly conceived out of contemplation, the musician admits to being much more comfortable with a real instrument. Come listen to more from his assortment of original and video game work at his Higher Eclectic Space.
Kirkhopin' | Will Phillips The soundtrack to Ummagumma Games' upcoming 2D co-op roguelite is being developed by our composer Mr.Reeves! With the above tune being the theme backing the daytime variation of the game, come take a look at his work on the game's title theme & more so far. This is the second collaboration Higher Eclectic Ground has helped effect for Reeves, having previously enabled his contributions to the OST of Rainbite Games' Slick: Ruff Justice.
For The Brave | Sam Oz Out of his residence in Winterthur, Switzerland, our musician Sam Oz is experimenting with Epically themed music over the holidays! Titled 'For The Brave' and suited for RPG use, this is the first true demonstration of his capabilities within the genre. More on his Space.
Higher Eclectic Ground Welcomes Alfredo Sirica To Its Network! Higher Eclectic Ground Welcomes Alfredo Sirica To Its Network of Audio Talent! Porches and Private Eyes | Alfredo Sirica We're finally glad to announce and have the talent of Alfredo Sirica join us as part of the Higher Eclectic Network! With three years of expertise in the composition of orchestral & synthesized classical music, Alfredo will now be seen offering his talents towards the development of independent games via Higher Eclectic Ground. In commemoration, we take a look at his three-year professional career thus far; one that has included several short-films, the point n' click tale of Demetrios & since recently, a full-feature film called Porches and Private Eyes. Grab our official announcement here! A listing has now been created for him in the OP as well.
The Higher Eclectic Forums - Now Open We're back! And we're commencing a new year of operations by finally announcing and opening the Higher Eclectic Forums. Our members & associates have spent the past few weeks of January testing the place, getting themselves acquainted with its machinery and setting themselves up. Created primarily to facilitate interaction between them, potential clients, followers and the press, the Forums also serve to provide independent game development talent not particularly affiliated to us with room to promote their own creativity. If you -- the Musician and/or Sound Designer that you are -- haven't done so yourself, please do come in and set up threads around your work, promote your creative portfolios of game audio work and interact with others'. The forums also provide developers looking to fill positions on their teams/projects, with a more organised means to get in touch with Higher Eclectic Ground's affiliated freelance talent -- all of which is clearly outlined in our official announcement. Note that the OP of this thread has also been amended to reflect the existence of our Forums (see Getting In Touch With A Musician/Audio Artist). Normal flow of work should resume over the course of this week, so do stay tuned for updates to this thread. Thank you for your patience, continued support and we hope to see you all online. Here's wishing every one the very best of creativity for 2017.
And with that, here's the latest from what our musicians have been up to over the past week! Caleb Cuzner | Darkness Around The Corner/Facing Darkness [/B] The tune of 'A Long Journey Begins' sees Sam Oz experimenting with the RPG genre of music yet again. Making use of the piano, violin and cello, the musician explains how the track came to be while on holiday at his in-laws' home in China. Although currently unavailable to requests, one may choose to leave any feedback on his Sub-Forum. JMD | HOMM II 1996 turn based strategy adventure, Heroes of Might and Magic II is currently being ported to the Amiga console by members of the EAB (English Amiga Board). Among which is our freelance retro musician JMD - Jovanotti MUST Die, who happens to be tasked with porting the entire original soundtrack for the same. He can now be seen documenting his progress on our Forums, having already shared a preview of the game's Grassland Theme port so far. Come have a listen. Don't forget to set up threads for your own audio portfolios/work on The Higher Eclectic Forums!
In-Game Music - Bridge Strike | J.M.D Step into a world of 80's themed, scrolling-shooter action with this in-game composition from Bridge Strike -- Project R3D's Amiga homebrew homage to Activision's River Raid. Composed by our freelance retro musician JMD - Jovanotti MUST Die, the tune is but one piece of a soundtrack that derives heavy inspiration from the likes of Top Gun. Listen to more from the game's album and the musician's portfolio on his Higher Eclectic Space. L.A based JMD - Jovanotti MUST Die is a freelance musician affiliated to Higher Eclectic Ground, proficient in the creation of retro chip-rock, chiptune, electronic and ambient music. With his rates varying from negotiable to free depending on the scope of a project, one may choose to interact with him/discuss job requests at his Higher Eclectic Sub-Forum.
Ninja Cube's Theme | Caleb Cuzner Ninja Cube's Theme | Caleb Cuzner Music composed as the titular and main menu theme of Ninja Cube, an upcoming retro/modern platformed tale of a cube-shaped ninja. Created by Higher Eclectic Ground freelance musician/sound designer Caleb Cuzner, the tune is but one from the game's 17 track OST he's currently contributing to. He's also made it available for use in your games, although this usage is governed by the terms listed on his Higher Eclectic Space. Do be sure to give them a gander and if all sits well with you, please feel free to reach out to Caleb directly by leaving your request here. Feedback, job/commission requests or requests for older tracks are also welcome, and may be left at the same place. Affiliated to the Higher Eclectic Network, Caleb Cuzner is a freelance background music composer with a history of more than 900 compositions written for games since 2007. With him proficient in a multitude of genres, one may view more of his portfolio & rates, use his existing creations or make specific job/commission requests at the aforementioned Space or by leaving us a note on this thread.
For Honor | Sam Oz 'Pillar of Strength', the character theme for fantasy web-series Dagger Kiss's protagonist Katia, has been orchestrated by our musician Will Phillips Music. Currently working on the complete soundtrack for the series' upcoming second season, the Louisville, Kentucky based freelancer explains how the track clearly articulates Katia's qualities of strength & fearlessness. Read more on the same, listen to Phillips' portfolio of video game music or get in touch with your own job/commission requests via his Space/Sub-Forum.
Drivin' In Da Rain (1994) | J.M.D Drivin' In Da Rain | J.M.D A snazzy retro tune, created to capture the brooding essence of a rainy day with a beat! Composed using an Amiga 500 version of ProTracker in the year of 1994, this is Drivin' In Da Rain, picked from the archives of our freelance retro audio maestro JMD - Jovanotti MUST Die. Like it? Let him know by leaving a note, along with any music requests you might have, at his Sub-Forum. For the rest of his portfolio, professional details and modus operandi, do visit his Space. Art -- Rolly Rocket by the extremely talented Valenberg.
Start The Adventure | Caleb Cuzner Start The Adventure | Caleb Cuzner This mysteriously themed audio loop, titled 'Start The Adventure', has been made available for use in your games, demo reels & other projects by its composer Caleb Cuzner. You may view associated terms of usage or listen to the rest of the musician/sound designer's library of work at his Space. Requests for the track or any other work from Caleb's library, along with any job proposals you may have, are welcomed at his Sub-Forum. Alternatively, you may simply choose to leave a note in the comments below.
In The Moon For Love | Sam Oz In The Moon For Love | Sam Oz For well over a year, composer/sound designer Sam Oz hesitated to record 'In The Moon For Love' for fear of it lacking in emotional depth. This was unitl recently of course, when the French freelancer decided to revisit the track with a set of violin samples and brass to take it to another musical dimension. Like the final result? Let Sam and us know what you think at his Sub-Forum. Affiliated to Higher Eclectic Ground, Sam Oz uses a plethora of virtual and traditional instruments to created sounds & music for games across various genres. Although currently unavailable to requests, one may choose to view his portfolio of work at any time, here.
Mobile Suit, Anti-Sheeple | Van Reeves Mobile Suit, Anti-Sheeple | Van Reeves 'A machine designated to stand against the stream', is all REEVE has to offer in explanation of this latest audio composition of his. Even so, titled Mobile Suit, Anti-Sheeple, the track is now available as a free download for use in your games. You may learn of associated terms of usage at Reeves' Space, while all track requests, feedback and job requests are welcomed at his sub-forum.
