The Arcane Composer

Hi, I’m the Arcane Composer. I’m a classically-trained composer who makes music for and inspired by TTRPGs, in particular the D&D gothic horror adventure Curse of Strahd. My main influences are traditional film scores and game scores, and my music is atmospheric and lyrical.

If you think my work sounds interesting, I’ve recently set up a Patreon, and I’d love your support. https://www.patreon.com/c/TheArcaneComposer

#music #TTRPG #soundtrack #DnD #DungeonsAndDragons #CurseOfStrahd #gothic #horror re-#introduction

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.

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&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
@TheArcaneComposer@www.youtube.com

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, 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 #Soundtrack

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, 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

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 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

Exclusively on Patreon at any level: my soundtrack for the game Mecha Nuetro, made for the Metroidvania Month game jam.

https://www.patreon.com/posts/161509380

#Music #game #Soundtrack #TTRPG I guess even though I wrote it for a videogame I think it’d work for a sci-fi TTRPG.

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

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, 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

New instance, new #introduction:

Hi! I’m Bren, and I’m a composer, orchestrator, teacher, and writer. I mainly write in a post-Romantic orchestral soundtrack style. I’ve written and orchestrated music for videogames, and I’m currently writing an album I intend as accompaniment for your fantasy TTRPG.

There’s a showreel of recent and forthcoming orchestral work below. Let me know if you give it a listen.

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, 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

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-shapes-in-the-fog-an-unofficial-gothic-soundtrack-for-the-lands-of-barovia

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

Am I doing this right?

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

Some time ago I started toying with the idea of writing TTRPG soundtracks, but it took me a while to pick a good starting point. Eventually I started running a group through the D&D adventure Death House, and scored it as I went. This is the result.

Each track can be downloaded for free individually. You can purchase the album to support the project and access seamlessly looping versions of the music.

#BandcampFriday #DnD #DungeonsAndDragons #CurseOfStrahd

https://thearcanecomposer.bandcamp.com/album/one-must-die-an-unofficial-gothic-soundtrack-for-death-house

I’ve got a new showreel. This one exclusively uses gothic horror music that I’ve written for Curse of Strahd, all from 2024.

Take a listen and let me know what you think.

All of the music is available on my Bandcamp: thearcanecomposer.bandcamp.com

#DnD #DungeonsAndDragons #CurseOfStrahd #music #BandcampFriday #TTRPG #soundtrack

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

Anyone know of any good public domain or CC0 #chiptune music out there? Asking for a friend who needs prototypes.

Miku is short for Michael Yeugh.