Meet the Game Composer: Julian
And come say hi to Doug & Lucas at the Midwest Gaming Classic!
Get to know Julian, also known as ComposerJF, who composes the music for Advent of the Reaper!
What is your background in music?
Julian: I am pretty much self-taught, learning from Youtube videos and such for more technical things, like mixing and mastering. Unlike most musicians, who learn an instrument by playing numerous songs along with teacher guidance, I never really liked playing songs (except ones I really like and try to play by ear) and just improvise my own things. I do listen to quite a lot of music, and I guess I just passively absorb what I like to hear.
A selection of music from several games Julian has worked on:
What does your process look like?
Julian: When starting a new track for a client, I first get what they want from the track: Sad? Battle? Heroic? How long should it be? References? (I find references are one of the best ways for clients to communicate their vision.) Once I get the details and such, I usually like making a sketch with just a piano or sometimes a more rough sketch/draft with more instruments and send it in for client approval. Then make any edits/changes or just continue if all is good. Continue writing with continuous check-in approvals until it is done and have a final approval before considering it done.
Read the full interview and listen to more of Julian’s work on the Advent blog!
The Midwest Gaming Classic is almost here!
Not only will this be Doug and Lucas’s first event together, it will be their first time meeting in person. This long-distance work relationship is about to get up close and personal. Hopefully they’re good at sharing snacks.