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Enchanted Forest

2021 Demo Reel

See the YouTube video: https://youtu.be/5Qh4n1a5xPw

In the spirit of trying something a little different, I put this together in just one day, shooting for something inspiration but mysterious. It has a bit of an island feel, and is mostly synthesizers but also integrates a bit real-world instrumentation with the high and low strings and vocals.

Dawn

See the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlslcBaQL5k

The goal of Undertow is to tell a story through use of instrumentation. It also functions as a sort of overture, revealing pieces of six main themes that would be expanded upon in a larger score, but condensed here into a single piece.

In short, it's telling the story of a character's fall into villainy through the themes of childlike innocence, lost love, grief, revenge, a descent into madness, and arising in darkness.

This composition was completed over three successive weekends. It's built on over 50 tracks, uses the entire orchestra, and is the longest and most complex piece I've written to date (featuring multiple tempo, key, and time signature changes). There are some rhythmic themes I've tried to weave throughout, but most of the continuity is through use and reuse of instruments.

Undertow

Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAZNsfcGAWs

This is the opening title screens/start menu theme music for an in-development horror action title.

Chroma

See the YouTube video: https://youtu.be/LU3ZLNd5ZkA

This is the menu/options theme music for an in-development horror action title. It was created with a mix of synths and orchestral instruments.

Hunted

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Mayday (Short)

Similar to Chroma/Hunter, this is another request for game menu music, something in a style akin to Silent Hill. Unlike those, this piece is more morose and unsettling than action-oriented. The instruments are fighting a bit and attempting to corrupt each other. Enjoy!

Hollow

Cypher

This is the first track I've written for the upcoming fighting game, Project MEPP.

Each character/stage in the game will have it's own theme track, written in a modern take on 90s synth, but each featuring a signature real-world instrument that fits the character (in Axel's case, a thrashing electric guitar).

Scrap Metal [Axel Stage]

Composing, orchestrating, arranging, mixing, and mastering of orchestral and synthesized soundscapes by Grant Holzhauer. Learn more at grantholzhauer.com or find me on Discord at DojoGrant#4979

2021 Demo Reel

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