Underwater Solace
“Underwater Solace” is a dreamy instrumental soundtrack feature legato strings and harp. The main motif features long notes with gaps of silence that are inspired by, and reminiscent of, ocean waves.
music for my video game
Arcade Runner – iOS Game
Game: Arcade Runner
Developer: Realmac Software / Daniel Counsell
Website: realmacsoftware.com
Retailers: iTunes
Arcade Runner is a fast paced minimal style game with a gloriously 80’s soundtrack. Help Cubie run and jump his way to safety, but watch out for those dastardly enemies along the way.
One-tap easy-to-learn controls. Clean minimal visuals and addictive gameplay.
Easy to pick-up, hard to master.
Contribution:
- Composed soundtrack
- Produced synthetic in-game sound effects
Description, music, video, and images are the property of Dan Counsell.
Visit dancounsell.com/games/arcaderunner for more information.
HoloKart – Hololens Game
Developer: Charnas Engineering
Website: iancharnas.com
HoloKart is an augmented reality (AR) racing game prototype focused on providing consumers with a real-life simulation of Super Mario Kart. The prototype pairs go-karts and Microsoft’s HoloLens.
In the game, players wearing Hololens reality headsets and drive around a live go-kart track. They can pick up virtual items and use them enhance their own karts or to slow the progress of competing racers.
Contribution
- Composed complete musical score in the vein of Super Mario Kart
- Produced a mixture of synthetic and live sound effects to accompany visual effects
Visit iancharnas.com/holokart for more information.
Almost Impossible! 2 – iOS Game
Developer: Daniel Counsell
Website: realmacsoftware.com
Retailers: iTunes
Almost Impossible! 2 is the follow-up to the previous chart topping game of the same name. Almost Impossible! 2 is a side-scrolling atmospheric puzzle platformer, built specifically for iOS. Guide a small ball of light on a dangerous journey.
Contribution:
- Composed musical score
- Produced synthetic sound effects
* Description, video, and images are the property of Dan Counsell.
Visit dancounsell.com/games/almostimpossible2 for more information.
Spike (Remix)
“Spike (Remix)” is a hyped-up remix of my original, Spike, which was composed for Dan Counsel’s iOS hit Almost Impossible! The remix features the same melodies but alters the timbre of the lead instrument. It features new harmonies, a hip-hop style opening, a jazzy house section, and more.
The song is available for commercial licensing and would suit video games, podcasts, films, advertisements, and other multimedia that could use a techy, modern sound.
8-Bit Love (Loop Set)
“8-Bit Love” is a bouncy, upbeat and energetic soundtrack written in the 8-bit/chiptune style. It features a pulsing, upbeat tempo and a catchy melody.
It would be a great piece to use as title screen or level music for any retro-inspired game with a futuristic and adventurous feel. It was specifically inspired by the music in such classic games as Sonic the Hedgehog and F-Zero, making it ideal for games with a similar high-octane design.
Glory (Loop)
“Glory” is a stirring, loopable orchestral soundtrack, featuring an orchestral string motif undercut by a pulsing electronic beat.
The soundtrack is similar to pieces one might find in games such as the Final Fantasy series, as well as in many adventure/RPG games. One might also find this type of music in many fantasy films, such as the Lord of the Rings series, or in action films like National Treasure.
Gone Fishin’ (Loop)
“Gone Fishin'” is a loopable country soundtrack featuring acoustic guitars, whistling, upright bass, drum set, and various hand percussion. The style is traditional and features a “backyard” style chord progression and acoustic guitar melody.
This soundtrack would work well as an intro or looping underscore for a television show, radio show, podcast, video game, or other project that features a rural/country setting. Similar examples may include Antiques Roadshow, This Old House, and Pawn Stars, among others.
Sunny Boulevard (Loop)
“Sunny Boulevard” is a funky, electronic music loop intended for use in modern mobile games. The soundtrack features an electric organ melody, accompanied by an electric piano, and electric bass, and light percussion.
This track would find a fitting use in a modern mobile racing or platform style video game that features a light, sunny atmosphere.
Binary (Loop)
“Binary” is a loopable video game score composed for use as final stage, or boss, music. The mood is intense and somber, allowing the soundtrack to add tension the scene it may accompany.
There are randomized notes speckled throughout the soundtrack that represent floating embers, or digital binary code, which inspired the track’s name. The instrumentation is solely 8-bit/chiptune and was composed with YMCK’s Magical 8-bit synthesizer.
Ancient Hills (Loop)
“Ancient Hills” is a seamlessly loopable, 8-bit/chiptune, adventure soundtrack that resembles music from the Final Fantasy video game series originating on the Nintendo Entertainment System.
The music aims to emulate an orchestra and emits a distinct, worldly style, most resembling music of the Middle East. This soundtrack is heavily layered and heavy in context. It suit a dark, or intense, atmosphere.
Helix Outro
“Helix Outro” is an 8-bit/chiptune, uptempo intro/outro with a button ending. The soundtrack reflects the musical style of the original Nintendo Entertainment System was composed with YMCK’s Magical 8-Bit Synthesizer.
This short soundtrack could be used as the intro/outro to a video game related show or podcast, or to denote an achievement in a video game.