Hey there. In this musical sampler, you'll hear plenty examples of the various styles of music I can compose as well as produce. Everything from peppy, upbeat and light orchestral to sweeping, epic sagas with choirs on top of loud brass, to hot jazz or electronic fused with 60's and jazz. There's also nuanced underscore for projects that need a bit more musical space. I even have chirping birds with my Low Fi sampler. :P  

All of the stuff here is composed by and produced solely by me with the exception to: 

Casual, Puzzler, Comical, Covers, Quirky Sampler - From 2:18, this sampler shows off the music I did for Wolf Toss which has some original music I did as well as several arrangements of classical pieces that are public domain. Have you ever heard the Sugar Plum Fairies done on KAZOO?!?! Well you can in this track!

Low Fi, Hip Hop, Jazz, Remix, Narration Clips Sampler - That is comprised of music I've done for SkateBIRD and that soundtrack is drawing from original stuff I've done as well as various royalty free samples and loops that I'm using, editing and tweaking to make work within my original compositions. Much like a DJ would sample records and change them around. 

To learn more about me and my work simply go here: www.madsenstudios.com. 

Need some great music? I'd love to work with you!

2021 Music Sampler

Here's a short montage of several clips from some of my solo piano work.

2021 Music Sampler - Solo Piano Montage - Peaceful, Ambient, Relaxing, Meditative

Here's my RPG/MMO styled orchestral fantasy sampler. Soaring strings, lush brass, sustained choirs, everything you need to begin an epic quest or journey. Just make sure you take a sword with you. It's dangerous out there, ya know? All of these tracks are from official projects and all rights are reserved. Need awesome music? I'd love to help out!

2021 Music Sampler - Orchestral, Fantasy, RPG, MMO, Lush, Warm

Howdy! You've found my new epic orchestral and choir sampler. All of the music you're hearing is composed, produced, mixed and mastered by me. I love writing in this style and seeing how I can help bring large scale, epic worlds to life with my music. Do you need large, sweep orchestral sagas for your next project? I'd love to help out! Go here to learn more about me and my work: 

www.madsenstudios.com

2021 Music Sampler - Orchestra & Choir, Epic, Dramatic, Sweeping

This is my Ethnic inspired sampler that covers Asian, Egyptian, Irish and Polynesian cultures. The reason why I say "inspired" is because I'm full aware that my music isn't fully authentic to the wonderful traditions of these various cultures. This is my take on it and, of course, much of this music was written for various games so it had to match the needs and goals of those products as well. In some cases it's even a fusion of driving drums, bass and synths combined with more traditional instruments and motifs. I hope you enjoy! 

To check out more of my work go here: www.madsenstudios,com

2021 Music Sampler - Ethnic, Asian, Irish, Egyptian, Polynesian, Energetic, Moving, Hybrid

The collection of samples here makes me want to drive around on a Sunday afternoon with the windows down. Is that just me? This music is more upbeat and peppy but not the epic vibe from earlier in this playlist. Instead this music is happy and in some ways even quirky. Some of it is even borderline comical. It's fun to see how various parts can interact and play around with each other and I really enjoy creating a theme that can be passed around the ensemble. Call and response can really be an effective writing technique! Some of this music reminds me of some of the styles used in It's Always Sunny... would you like an egg during this trying time?

Do you need music like this? Go here! www.madsenstudios.com.

2021 Music Sampler - Orchestral, Upbeat, Go-Lucky, Peppy, Happy, Quirky

Sometimes less is more. Not every project or scene needs everything and the kitchen sink to support it. Many situations need breathing room. Having too much in the music can often be distracting and harmful to the experience! This is especially true in some drama or comedic settings! 

But that doesn't mean a more "simple" cue can't be evocative or dynamic. 

So if you're looking for more simplified, nuanced cues, this sampler is for you! This showcases what I can do for you in those kinds of situations where more restraint is better for the narrative. 

To learn more about me and what I do, go here: www.madsenstudios.com

2021 Music Sampler - Underscore, Nuanced, Understated

I'm a composer/sound designer, based in Austin, TX who is active in the video game, film and web design industries. I write music in all kinds of styles, produce sound design, direct/perform/produce voice overs and implement audio for all kinds of projects. On top of all of this, I teach private piano and saxophone lessons. I also like long walks on the beach...

2021 Music Sampler - Orchestral, Upbeat, Go-Lucky, Peppy, Happy, Quirky

Nathan S Madsen