I'm a musician and host of The Unstarving Musician podcast. Liner Notes is my biweekly newsletter that shares some of the best insights garnered from the many conversations featured on the Unstarving Musician. Topics covered include, songwriting, touring, sync licensing, recording, house concerts, marketing, and more.
Unstarving Musician 327 | Game Composition: From AAA Studios to Indie Freedom
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Happy Friday! Here's another new episode for your weekend listening pleasure. Timothy Reid β Game Composition: From AAA Studios to Indie Freedom π Game composition opportunities have transformed dramatically in recent years, creating new pathways for musicians to enter the video game industry. In this episode, I reconnect with Timothy Reid, a guitarist-turned-video game composer based in Osaka, Japan, for his second appearance on the show since our 2021 conversation. Timothy shares his journey from session guitarist to working at a major AAA game studio, and how recent industry layoffs led to what he calls βthe best thing that could have happenedβ β discovering the world of indie game development. We explore the creative differences between large studio structures and freelance composition work, the learning curve of adaptive music and sound design, and how traditional musicianship skills translate to the gaming industry. Whether youβre a musician curious about video game composition or interested in navigating career transitions in creative fields, Timothyβs insights offer valuable perspective on finding new opportunities within industry upheaval. βClick here for episode notes and related linksβ Support the Unstarving MusicianIf you find value in this podcast, please consider a donation via our online tip jar β click, tip, done. Or visit UnstarvingMusician.com/CrowdSponsor to learn about the many other ways of showing your support. Your support = love π Affiliate Partner ResourcesKit β Email Marketing for MusiciansKit (formerly ConvertKit) is an email marketing and audience building software that helps musicians like you turn your passion into a full-time career by connecting you to your fans faster. Start a free trial. Dreamhost Web Hosting for Everyone We make sure your website is fast, secure & always up - so your visitors & search engines trust you. Guaranteed. Learn more about DreamHost plans!β Peace, love and more cowbell, βShare this email and/or read it on the webβ Stay in touch! βUnstarvingMusician.comβ βRobonzo.comβ Where to Listen to The Unstarving Musician βClick here to listen on Apple Podcastsβ βClick here to listen on Overcastβ βClick here to listen on Spotifyβ βClick here to listen on YouTubeβ βClick here to listen on Pandoraβ |
Liner Notes
I'm a musician and host of The Unstarving Musician podcast. Liner Notes is my biweekly newsletter that shares some of the best insights garnered from the many conversations featured on the Unstarving Musician. Topics covered include, songwriting, touring, sync licensing, recording, house concerts, marketing, and more.
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