The Arcane Composer

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I’m Bren, a composer, orchestrator, writer, and gamer from Ireland. I write music, including music for videogames, and I write (mainly) about music.Currently working on a soundtrack album for your fantasy TTRPG.He/him. Frequently tired.Heads-up for new followers: I’m open to most everyone, but if you don’t have a profile pic or any posts, that’s probably a nope. At least send me a message. Also I don’t like AI, so if you have an AI image for a profile pic I’ll probably decline that too.

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Post #4428822
I’m a classically-trained composer working on a large-scale gothic soundtrack for Curse of Strahd, with a new track releasing every other week (usually; it’s been a rough summer). This fortnight, we explore the eerie lake and frozen mountain to the north of these lands. https://youtu.be/rkvITMxXncw If you like it, please consider supporting me on Patreon at https://patreon.com/c/TheArcaneComposer #DungeonsAndDragons #DnD #TTRPG #CurseOfStrahd #Gothic #Music #Soundtrack
Post #2237387
I&#39;m a classically-trained composer working on a large-scale gothic soundtrack for Curse of Strahd, with a new track releasing every other week. This fortnight features an unsettling journey into Svalich Wood. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNKUFWeZgOY If you like it, please consider supporting me on Patreon at https://patreon.com/c/TheArcaneComposer #CurseofStrahd #TTRPG #DnD #DungeonsAndDragons #gothic #Music #Soundtrack
Post #2237386
Anyone know of any good public domain or CC0 #chiptune music out there? Asking for a friend who needs prototypes.
Post #2237385
I&#39;m a classically-trained composer working on a large-scale gothic soundtrack for Curse of Strahd, with a new track releasing every other week. This fortnight, things turn violent in Svalich Wood. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RhbnMcXzLho If you like it, please consider supporting me on Patreon at https://patreon.com/c/TheArcaneComposer #CurseofStrahd #TTRPG #DnD #DungeonsAndDragons #gothic #Music #Soundtrack
Post #2237384
My review of the Finding a Voice music festival in Tipperary last weekend. It’s a festival dedicated to historical and living female composers. Very cool stuff. #newmusic #classicalmusic #review https://journalofmusic.com/reviews/conversation-changes-work-continues
Post #2237382
Sarah Fritz’s great blog on Clara Schumann (regrettably hosted on Substack) is back after a year hiatus with a blinder of a post on Yuja Wang, Norman Lebrecht’s sexist bullshit, and (of course) Clara. https://sarahfritz.substack.com/p/what-clara-schumann-would-say-to
Post #2237381
I&#39;m a classically-trained composer working on a large-scale gothic soundtrack for Curse of Strahd, with a new track releasing every other week. This fortnight, we take a break from our regularly-scheduled programming for a Patreon-exclusive release. This is the first character theme of the series, for the famed vampire hunter Rudolph van Richten. You can stream it free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/153165193 #TTRPG #DnD #CurseofStrahd #DungeonsAndDragons #gothic #Music #So...
Post #2237380
Am I doing this right?
Post #2237379
Oh, it’s #MusiciansDay? It’s also my birthday. I hope you”ll forgive me milking it. I’m a classically-trained composer making a large-scale gothic soundtrack for the D&amp;D adventure Curse of Strahd, along with other soundtracky things. If that sounds interesting, I’m on Bandcamp, YouTube, and Patreon. You can hear a sample below, if your client supports audio. https://thearcanecomposer.bandcamp.com https://www.patreon.com/c/TheArcaneComposer https://www.youtube.com/@TheArcaneComposer
Post #2237378
I&#39;m a classically-trained composer working on a large-scale gothic soundtrack for Curse of Strahd, with a new track releasing every other week. This fortnight, we finally meet the Vistani. https://youtu.be/vyMmikUSMco If you like it, please consider supporting me on Patreon at https://patreon.com/c/TheArcaneComposer #DungeonsAndDragons #DnD #TTRPG #CurseOfStrahd #Gothic #Music #Soundtrack
Post #2237377
Three more to take this to my first release over a hundred views on YouTube. A small milestone but notable I think. Arrival at Tser Pool https://youtu.be/vyMmikUSMco #DungeonsAndDragons #DnD #TTRPG #CurseOfStrahd #Gothic #Music
Post #2237376
Just read about a Canadian tech CEO who paid the Toronto Symphony Orchestra $400,000 so he could conduct them playing Mahler. Reports from the musicians seem to suggest that they were really not following him and were listening to each other. He had lots of talk about how it was his job to earn the musicians’ trust and how he spent months leading his own ensemble, rehearsing with the TSO, and watching videos of conductors, but it seems like not once did he consider taking a conducting lesson.
Post #1860523
I’m a classically-trained composer working on a large-scale gothic soundtrack for Curse of Strahd, with a new track releasing every other week. This fortnight, a Vistani folk dance. I don’t usually do this, but I’m particularly pleased with this one, so I’d love if you check it out! https://youtu.be/afy_fU8OQCE If you like it, please consider supporting me on Patreon at https://patreon.com/c/TheArcaneComposer #DungeonsAndDragons #DnD #TTRPG #CurseOfStrahd #Gothic #Music #Soundtrack
Post #1860522
Do you like #TTRPG s and/or #independentmusic? I’m an independent classically-trained composer making music for TTRPGs, and my main project is a large-scale #gothic #Soundtrack for the #DnD adventure #CurseOfStrahd. The soundtrack for Chapter 2: The Lands of Barovia is in progress, so you can pick it up as an early release at a discount today, receiving new tracks when they release, *and* supporting an independent musician on #BandcampFriday! https://thearcanecomposer.bandcamp.com/album/dark-...
Post #1215868
I&#39;m a classically-trained composer working on a large-scale gothic soundtrack for Curse of Strahd, with a new track releasing every other week. This fortnight, we spend some time with the Vistani at Tser Pool. https://youtu.be/O1QhtYVblDY If you like it, please consider supporting me on Patreon at https://patreon.com/c/TheArcaneComposer #DungeonsAndDragons #DnD #TTRPG #CurseOfStrahd #Gothic #Music #Soundtrack