Symbiotic Audio specializes in creating original music, sound effects, voiceover, and any other audio-related needs you may have for games and interactive media. For specific samples of each type of work, please visit our demo page.

Living The Dream

Today I am honored and proud to announce some exciting news!  Beginning March 27, 2006, I will be an official member of the Sound Design team at Amaze Entertainment. I am leaving behind a long history of Customer Support positions, and moving squarely into my ‘dream job’ doing sound design and composition for games on a professional level.

Amaze is known for numerous titles including the Harry Potter series, The Sims 2 for PSP and DS, and a host of other well known franchises.  This is a dream come true for me, and I can hardly wait.  As a result of this development, some changes will be made to the website in the coming weeks. 

Thanks to all who have supported me in this endeavor.  Stay tuned!

State Of Symbiosis - 2

On developing symbiotic relationships with your tools.

Anyone who creates music using technology is likely familiar with a couple of colloquialisms used to describe the desire for newer, bigger, better, faster, cooler noise-making or noise-capturing devices.  I would posit that gearlust, also known as GAS (gear acquisition syndrome) affects all musicians and content creators at some time or another in their careers.  Those with little expendable income likely experience it more than those with fat bankrolls, often thinking that more money=more tools=better music, yet the creativity of those with abundant wealth may also suffer as a result of gear glut.  Regardless of financial standing, the symptoms of the affliction are much the same.

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Fair Treatment of Game Music and Composers

GameDaily has a great article by Jim Charne supporting Game Music and Composers.  As pointed out by fellow composer, Rod Abernethy, it is “very rare that a non-composer speaks out for us like Jim does.” If you’re interested in the business side of the game audio industry, this is a great read.

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