BT says video game music composer is the way to go for young composers

By Spencer . September 26, 2006 . 2:28pm

At the Vegas Music conference electronic music artist and the composer of Monster movie score, BT, spoke to a crowd of young musicians and DJs about the music industry. One of the tips he gave out was that video game composers have the “best life for a composer”, while TV composers have it rough. “I’m just one man, but I know many TV composers and none of them are happy with their job.” Some of BT’s work has been featured in games. Somnambulist made it into DDR Extreme and Frequency added in Smartbomb. He’s even scored some video games such as Tiger Woods 2005. BT mentioned how the budgets for games have been going up into the millions and that they are going to need more video game composers in the near future.



6 Responses to “BT says video game music composer is the way to go for young composers”

Jeff Powers Says:

I am interested in composing music for video games (as well as other avenues - movies, etc.)

Can anyone help me in where to start my search, who to contact or who to send my composition(s) to?

Thank you for any assistance you can provide.

Jeff Powers

Alex Says:

I too am interested in learning more about how to enter the video game music market.
I’ve been searching for more than a whole week, and have not been able to find absolutely anything. >:(

How do you go in finding video games that are still being developed or still not even started that are looking for music composers?

Thanks for your help,
Alex

Basile Says:

I’m also looking for information on how to become a video game composer. If anyone has any information, send it to me at jayell31@yahoo.com. Thanks

Giovanni Loverso Says:

Im also wondering how to get there. email me with info at afallenstar666@aol.com

Dante Says:

I am extremely interested in composing music for video games or movies, but I just don’t know where to start, or know where to go to find the right people. I’ve been composing for about three years now and I really need a career in the gaming industry to branch off to.

Can somebody please help me out?

Thanks much.

Ryan Brady Says:

Yeah to pretty much emulate what ever else just posted, I, too, am looking to some day write music for video games.

A great way to start (for you guys who previously posted) is to learn as much as you can about recording and how audio works if you haven’t already.

Check out Tweakheadz.com and read his guide. It’s basic but VERY informative and the same time.

Goodluck everyone. Hope to be collaborating with some of you soon-to-be composers some time in the future ;)

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