This is sampler of the track I did for one of the 2 games I worked on for the Game Makers Tool Kit Game Jam 2021. I love competing in jams. It is amazing to see what you can create with limited time. This track took me just under 3 hours to finish. 

This game is about a sheriff who has to transport a prisoner. The only problem is he lost an arm in an explosion so when the going gets tough he needs to choose between holding on to his prisoner or using his gun. 

For this game we added and took away elements based on how much danger you were in. When enemies were on screen we added that glitchy and harsh trumpet to the arrangement. Then when you finally are forced to let go of your prisoner to deal with these insurgents the guitar's fuzz channel would engage and throw the player into an pixel action film. Admittedly the fuzz is more intense in the game than in this sampler. I didn't want to give anyone a panic attack.

Locked N Loaded - Main Theme

In this track, I scored a short scene that follows a detective in the year 2356 meeting the love of his life for the first time.

Space Noir/Lovers Meet

This is the main theme I wrote for a rhythm game project that we eventually let go of. In the game, you were a bounty hunter that got information about your mark by challenging people to a vogue off. It was a really fun idea but you can't make them all so the team eventually decided to shelf this idea. 

Song and Cover Art by me.

Vogue Hunter X - Main Theme

Just a little diddy about a great day in the rain with someone special. It's a story about staying indoors with a friend on a rainy day and realizing slowly through the day how much you truly adore them.

Rain Spell

This was a hyper-casual game that was originally made for a jam but might be converted to a mobile game. We placed 14th overall in this jam and 13th in the music and sound effects category so I am particularly proud of this game.

Satellite Defense - Main Theme

This is the main theme for a game made for the Global Game Jam 2022. It was first global game jam and first intro to Godot. Great experience overall and met so many cool people. In Silent return, you are a ninja sneaking home undercover. Inbetween you and home are 2 warring clans that you must pin against each other so that you can escape during the chaos.

Silent Return - Main Theme

Life isn't easy as a die. Traverse this dungeon and solve the puzzle to get back home and avoid actual death. 

This song was a lot of fun. It's a dungeon but it's a puzzle so I made something dark yet pumping to keep the player motivated.

Ready to Roll Main Theme

Ready to Roll - Main Theme

Here are some quick snips of various music I've worked on for different projects. Feel free to shoot me a message if you have any questions.

James Curtis Composer Demo Reel

Not much to say. This is a song about dying and old age.

Day Time Emmy

MOTHMAN SENSEI - DEMO

Composer and Lofi Dreamo Producer based in San Diego, Ca.
Bands: Neck and Neck (2009-2013), Gendo Glow(2021 - Present).

James Curtis

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