Video Game Composing

by Marika Schanz – composer, sound explorer, accidental goblin impersonator When people ask me how I create my music packs, they sometimes imagine something mystical. Maybe I sit in a candlelit room, summon ancient spirits, and wait for the cosmic melody to descend upon me like a pigeon with excellent taste. I wish. The truth is: My process is a mix of research, organization, musical archaeology, a little chaos, and a lot of passion for helping indie devs bring their worlds t

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