A collection of my video game originals and re-recordings!

Video Game Music (originals, re-recordings, remixes)

Level 4, the lab was GREAT source material, and for this one I figured it'd be cool to approach this remix as if Hans Zimmer himself had utilized some of the motifs heard in the original NES source material for The Dark Knight. I'm very happy with how this one turned out. I mainly utilized the synth line and bass line at the beginning, slowed them down, and turned them both into a driving action motif. A few other themes from the original can also be heard... though they have been reworked slightly for dramatic effect. Enjoy!

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Lab In Ruins

Batman(NES) - Level 4 / Lab (epic cinematic orchestral re-recording)

This is my orchestrated version of the Stage 1 music from the nes game Rush 'N Attack.

Rush 'N Attack Stage 1

Rush 'N Attack (NES) - Stage 1 - Orchestra Re-Recording

This is my fully orchestrated medley of themes from Super Metroid which I recorded around 2006.

Super Metroid

Super Metroid - Orchestra Medley (The Mother Brain Suite)

This an orchestral re-recording of several pieces from one of my favorite games, Flashback The Quest For Identity which I recorded around 2006.

It is available to stream / purchase here:
Apple Music: https://tinyurl.com/34f95vnd

Flashback The Quest For Identity

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Flashback The Quest For Identity - Orchestra Medley

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My officially licensed orchestra cover of the impeccable theme from the Nintendo classic Super Mario Bros by Koji Kondo.

Super Mario Bros (NES) - Main Theme (orchestra version)

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Apple Music: https://tinyurl.com/mrxkme5a

My updated orchestra version of OUTSIDE from the NES game Metal Gear.  The entire album which features this NES suite, Metal Gear Symphony, is officially licensed and available on Apple Music and Spotify!

Metal Gear Symphony

Outside

Metal Gear (NES) - Outside (Orchestra Re-recording)

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Imagine if you will Flashback was released as an action scifi film in early 1980something complete with an all synthesizer score in the vein of those from such prolific composers as John Carpenter and Tangerine Dream.  For this re-recording, I have taken every piece of music as heard in the Super Nintendo version of the game and re-recorded / re-orchestrated them utilizing real vintage synths and vintage mastering chains for pure retro athenticity.  The themes are all there and have been tastefully reworked as an all synth 80s action score complete with VHS wobble and subtle tape hiss.  

A few of the synths used include: Oberheim SEM, Prophet 5, Waldorf Streichfett, Arturia Microbrute, and a few retro drum machines.  To keep things simple and consistent, I kept the amount of equipment I used small.

Flashback The Quest for Identity - A Soundtrack Re-Recording

Flashback The Quest For Identity - Menu Music (Cinematic Version)

Flashback - Taxi Ride (cinematic synthesizer re-recording)

Flashback - Menu Screen (cinematic synthesizer re-recording)

Flashback - Conrad Escapes (cinematic synthesizer re-recording)

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This is an OFFICIALLY LICENSED orchestral re-recording of a handful of pieces from the INDIANA JONES AND THE FATE OF ATLANTIS DOS game score.

Features interpretations of themes by: 
Clint Bajakian
Peter McConnell
Michael Land
John Williams

Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis - The London Sessions

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Fate of Atlantis - Crab Raft (orchestra re-recording)

Fate of Atlantis - Fight at the Dig (orchestra re-recording)

Fate of Atlantis - Sophias Presentation (orchestra re-recording)

Fate of Atlantis - Kerner and Trip to Iceland (orchestra re-recording)

Fate of Atlantis - Map Screen (orchestra re-recording)

My officially licensed cover of Opening and Aggressive World from Rastan Saga originally composed by Naoto Yagishita & Masahiko Takaki.

It is available on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music, etc
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Opening and Aggressive World

Rastan - Opening and Aggressive World (orchestra re-recording)

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This is a licensed suite of music featuring fully orchestrated and extremely cinematic versions of MENU and OVERWORLD from the NES version of The Legend of Zelda originally composed by Koji Kondo.

The Legend of Zelda (NES) - Menu / Overworld (orchestral re-recording)

This is an officially licensed piece of music and available for purchase on iTunes, Amazon, and Google.

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Google: https://bit.ly/2ItHijC

My cinematic version of the main theme from 1996s TOMB RAIDER released on the PC and original Playstation.  
Originally composed by Nathan McCree

The idea was to update it and orchestrate McCrees awesome theme so that it could potentially fit within a new / current film.

Tomb Raider 1 Theme

Main Theme (from Tomb Raider 1) - Cinematic Version

My take on the Menu Screen music from the Kemco NES classic Deja Vu.  This is part of a licensed four track album headed to itunes, amazon, etc.  

I have given the original tracks a more cinematic treatment making them sound straight out of a film noir such as L.A. Confidential or Chinatown with more than a few homages to the late Jerry Goldsmith.  

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Menu Screen

Deja Vu (NES) - Menu Screen (cinematic orchestral re-recording)

A short orchestral arrangement I put together based on the Brinstar theme from Metroid.  The idea behind it is that it would serve as the main theme to a Metroid telvision show / cartoon which doesn't exist.

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Metroid (NES) - Brinstar (cinematic orchestral re-recording)

"Melodies Unleashed, Richly Composed."

I am Rich Douglas, an accomplished and innovative composer known for my exceptional contributions to the world of music. With a deep passion for storytelling, I blend genres to create captivating and emotionally charged soundscapes.

I have composed for various media, including notable game scores such as "Shadowgate VR," "Insurgency," "Stranger Things: The Game," and "Lifeless Moon." My music enhances narratives, capturing the essence of each project and leaving a lasting impression on audiences.  Formerly the audio director for Paradigm Entertainment, a THQ company, I have collaborated with renowned filmmakers, game developers, and TV producers. My professionalism, dedication, and exceptional musical prowess have earned industry recognition. Graduating from the Guildhall at SMU in Cohort 2 with a focus on game design, I have a versatile approach, seamlessly blending orchestral arrangements with electronic textures and ethnic influences. This creates a distinct and immersive sonic experience.

With boundless creativity and an unwavering dedication to my craft, I continue to captivate audiences with evocative compositions. My ability to blend diverse musical styles, coupled with my storytelling expertise, cements my position as a revered composer in the world of music.

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