Main menu track for a video game called Umbra Shift (out later this year). As for the title, that comes from today's society and how I often feel whenever I step outside this safe haven of mine. But that's life... gotta deal with it no matter what.

Strangled City

Jaime Rivas is an indie game developer working on his first commercial release. He has contributed to over 20 projects through the HomeTeamGameDev group in which he served as a gameplay programmer, level designer, composer, and project leader. He was awarded the "Game Changer" in recognition of his dedication and passion towards game development. Prior to his time at HomeTeamGameDev, he enjoyed a military career that exposed him to foreign cultures which ignited his passion for learning. He holds certifications and licenses for CPR, EMT, Branch 3 Field Representative, and MTA Software Development Fundamentals.

Outside of his academic and professional goals, he can often be found deeply engaged in music composition. His favorite music genres include bossa nova, video game soundtracks, and hip hop. His top ten musical influences are: Nobuo Uematsu, Yasunori Mitsuda, Yuzo Koshiro, Yoko Shimomura, the Falcom Sound Team, David Bowie, Charlie Byrd, Antonio Carlos Jobim, The Beatles, and Nujabes. He is currently working towards a Bachelor's in Computer Science with a Minor in Music.