This is another cue from Danny Cove's "Torjen" novel.  This cue comes from a scene in the novel where the main characters are on a sailing ship in the middle of the ocean and then realize they are about to fall off the literal edge of the world.  Think the Pacific Ocean cut in half and there's your waterfall.  Rather terrifying if you ask me.  Anyway, the cue progresses as the characters first realize that the mist they see on the horizon is from the waterfall itself and then escalates as the crew and a possibly half-drunk wizard frantically try to escape.  As I was reading this through this scene, I started asking myself what would the End Of The World sound like?  I came up with this...

Enjoy and please feel free to leave comments!

Torjen Soundtrack

Apocalypse Waterfall

A few years ago, I got to experience snowshoeing on Mt. Hood in the Cascade Mountains.  It was amazing!  As I was picturing the memories in my head, this composition came to mind as an accompanying piece of music that I think captures the whole experience from the tranquility of the forest interior to the wildlife activity to the spectacular views of the mountains.

Snowing In A Mountain Forest

I thought I would try my hand at writing in the horror/suspense genre.  I remembered a dream I had as a kid once where I was being chased by a monster through some caves.  The dream ended badly as I ended up trapped against a wall as this thing pretty much prepared to eat me.  Fortunately I woke up before I became the monster's Hot Pocket so I thought I would write a soundtrack for it.  I basically threw the kitchen sink at this cue so it gets pretty chaotic.  Enjoy!

The Monster Hunts You

The Beast Hunts You

**Updated arrangement**  

This is a theme for a character from the fantasy novel "Torjen" written by a friend of mine, Danny Cove. The character of Andross is a true noble warrior. He doesn't have much of a sense of humor as he has had a hard life full of regrets. He is now completely devoted to duty and honor. As I read the book and got to know the character, I started hearing this theme in my head. The military aspect of Andross stands out and is characterized with a euphonium carrying the main melody at first. As the cue progresses, the theme is replayed in a grander way to highlight his important role in the overall Torjen story. Finally the cue culminates in a broader theme that shows his nobility and sacrifice in conquering evil and ends with a mournful callback to the original theme to honor that sacrifice.

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Theme for Andross

I was recently challenged to write a moody, atmospheric cue that would fit in a film by David Fincher.  Okay, challenge accepted! After doing some research I started thinking about a character who is trapped in a dangerous lifestyle and wants out. And along the way, he discovers he needs to find someone who was taken from him and has to look in some very dreary places...

Searching...

Yes, I am a Star Wars nerd. And a music nerd.  And a computer nerd.  So what do I do when there's no new Star Wars movie at Christmas time? I combine all three in to one giant undertaking!  Here is a mockup of the Imperial March that I've been working on for some time.  Mostly this was to learn how to get a "John Williams sound" and it's not easy.  But I love this theme and I thought I would give it a shot.  

Take a listen and let me know what you think in the comments!

Imperial March - A MIDI Mockup

I've been getting requests for the original music I wrote for the video called "Arrival Explained" that can be found on the You Tube Channel "Logos Made Flesh". (I highly recommend checking the video out if you want to have your brain cells challenged!)

You can find the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCpUl7pFOBE

The director wanted an ambient sound that matched the mysterious nature of the film Arrival but with the twist of ending with a simplified arrangement of Thus Also Sprach Zarathustra (theme from 2001).

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Music from Arrival Explained

These four cues are from the short film "Alone In The Dark" directed by Calvin Henson. This is an important film as it brings awareness to the very real issue of sex trafficking going on right here in the United States.

My job as a composer was help give an emotional voice to the both the protagonist as well as the girl who was kidnapped and sold in to this tragic tragic and horrific trade. 

Hopefully, this film will help us be more aware of the dangers that lurk in our communities and that we keep our young people safe from these predators.

As you listen to the tracks in this album, please feel free to share your thoughts and comments.

You can view the film here for free on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AW17iUjZiA

Alone In The Dark - Opening Titles / Lily's Theme

Alone In The Dark - Where Is She!

Alone In The Dark - The Nightmare

Alone In The Dark - Finding Lily

I am a film composer in the South Texas area.  As I go through life's experiences, I wish that we could have a real-life soundtrack and I'm always asking myself, "Self, what would that sound like?"

Brian Christopherson

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