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Music and Sound design samples
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(We apologize but demo CDs are not available to fans or the general public.)
(We apologize but demo CDs are not available to fans or the general public.)
Video files displaying some of our work here at AMA!
Aaron Marks Sound Design Demo (1:35)This quick sound design demo showcases aircraft, vehicle and weapon field recordings we have conducted as well as our sound design and mixing capabilities. We recorded vehicle sounds specifically for the referenced game but for demonstration purposes, all audio was replaced and recreated for this trailer. We did not do the original trailer audio and the visual content displayed here belongs soley to Codemasters.
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OYM on location - Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising (5:28 - 20 mb - wmv)This video highlights a field recording trip we made to the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in 29 Palms, CA to record M1A1 Abrams Tanks, Amphibious Assault vehicles, Light Armored Vehicles, Humvee's and trucks for Codemasters Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising. There's no way to give it any justice in writing - you just have to watch!
It's not ALL work, ya know.... here's the lighter side of our little trip to the desert, as well:
Audio Demos:
On Your Mark Music Productions Music Montage 1
OYM's latest musical montage featuring the talents of the entire team! Enjoy!
Tom Clancy's ENDWAR (PSP/DS edition) - ENDWAR montage - (2:16 - 2.5 mb - mp3)
A montage of music created for this incredibily addictive strategy game. Musical performances in association with our good friends at Nugel Bros Music.
A montage of music created for this incredibily addictive strategy game. Musical performances in association with our good friends at Nugel Bros Music.
Settlers II - 10th Anniversary - Settlers Main Theme - (1:48 - 4.1mb - mp3)
This is the main title theme for the game of which 30 total minutes were created. Other themes include Roman, Nubian and Chinese created for the specific worlds the player will encounter in their journey. Musical performances in association with our good friends at Nugel Bros Music.
This is the main title theme for the game of which 30 total minutes were created. Other themes include Roman, Nubian and Chinese created for the specific worlds the player will encounter in their journey. Musical performances in association with our good friends at Nugel Bros Music.
Street Justice
SJ Title Theme - (0:34 - 539 kb - mp3)SJ Action Sequence - (0:43 - 685 kb - mp3)
Growing up, I'd always wanted to compose for a television series and this project got me pretty darned close! These examples are from a video game based on an 80's TV cop show with a little bit of latin flavor. Myself and OYM staff composer Jon Jones had a serious blast working on these!
Growing up, I'd always wanted to compose for a television series and this project got me pretty darned close! These examples are from a video game based on an 80's TV cop show with a little bit of latin flavor. Myself and OYM staff composer Jon Jones had a serious blast working on these!
I, of the Enemy Montage (2:25 - 3.44 mb - mp3)
This is an example of 'in game' music from the space strategy game I, of the Enemy. This particular music is designed to set a somewhat eerie and uncomfortable atmosphere while driving the game forward with its beat. Because it sits in the background and shares the soundscape with sound effects and dialog, it is simple but textured enough to not sound too plain. The first time I actually heard it in the game was quite a treat.
This is an example of 'in game' music from the space strategy game I, of the Enemy. This particular music is designed to set a somewhat eerie and uncomfortable atmosphere while driving the game forward with its beat. Because it sits in the background and shares the soundscape with sound effects and dialog, it is simple but textured enough to not sound too plain. The first time I actually heard it in the game was quite a treat.
Kung Fu Spy Troll (1:16 - 1.19 mb - mp3)
How about a cartoon with a 70's 'kung fu' rock soundtrack? Here's an audition we did for a Nickelodeon series. The producers liked the music but the gig, unfortunately, remains elusive. Staff composer Jon Jones and I wrote and recorded this piece in a mere 7 hours. We're chomping at the bit for our next chance indeed!
How about a cartoon with a 70's 'kung fu' rock soundtrack? Here's an audition we did for a Nickelodeon series. The producers liked the music but the gig, unfortunately, remains elusive. Staff composer Jon Jones and I wrote and recorded this piece in a mere 7 hours. We're chomping at the bit for our next chance indeed!
The Shape of Evil montage - (2:29 - 2.33 mb - mp3)
This montage is music from the 85 minute score I did for an independent film project. This has a somewhat dark feel to it, written mostly at night with the lights down low. Several people have made mention of some similarities with the game Halo but the strange thing is, I wrote this before I had ever heard the game.
This montage is music from the 85 minute score I did for an independent film project. This has a somewhat dark feel to it, written mostly at night with the lights down low. Several people have made mention of some similarities with the game Halo but the strange thing is, I wrote this before I had ever heard the game.
OYM 1 minute music demo (1:01 - 1.2 mb - mp3)
This quick shot of music is from several past projects created specifically for Dolby Labs SDK v2.0. This ‘hit you between the eyes’ montage quickly highlights a broad range of styles - great for speedy downloads and busy game producers.
This quick shot of music is from several past projects created specifically for Dolby Labs SDK v2.0. This ‘hit you between the eyes’ montage quickly highlights a broad range of styles - great for speedy downloads and busy game producers.
OYM FX, VO and Music demo 1 (1:11 - 1.4 mb - mp3)
People often ask me how to present their sound design talents to potential clients - well, here’s an idea. Keeping with the ‘rapid download’ theme, this 71 second demo illustrates my sound design, musical and voice over services in a tidy little package. These clips are examples from the over 70 online casino games I’ve created in the last few years.
People often ask me how to present their sound design talents to potential clients - well, here’s an idea. Keeping with the ‘rapid download’ theme, this 71 second demo illustrates my sound design, musical and voice over services in a tidy little package. These clips are examples from the over 70 online casino games I’ve created in the last few years.
OYM FX, VO and Music demo 2 (0:49 - 0.9 mb - mp3)
Another version of the sound design, music and voice over demo from the many online casino games - because 1 minute is never enough. One of the advantages to working on these types of games is the myriad of themes you can encounter. These can be great fun!
Another version of the sound design, music and voice over demo from the many online casino games - because 1 minute is never enough. One of the advantages to working on these types of games is the myriad of themes you can encounter. These can be great fun!
Feet of Fury - Allusions (2:12 - 2.06 mb - mp3)
A subculture exists for the Dreamcast game system and I had the chance to create music for this surprisingly still viable platform. This track is from the dance game Feet of Fury created by the talented folks at Cryptic Allusion.
A subculture exists for the Dreamcast game system and I had the chance to create music for this surprisingly still viable platform. This track is from the dance game Feet of Fury created by the talented folks at Cryptic Allusion.
Ganymede (1:49 - 2.1 mb - mp3)
Can you say ‘Space Game’?!? This example was originally written as a speculative demo for a side scrolling shoot ‘em up and eventually found its way into a space strategy game where it has served as a placeholder for more than 5 years! While it won’t make it into the final version of the game, the developer has told me that after listening to it this long, they have yet to grow tired of it and will surely miss it when it’s gone. Hmm, how do ya like them apples? (Update - the developer came to his senses and decided to keep it afterall. Look for this as the menu cue for I, of the Enemy at a store near you!)
Can you say ‘Space Game’?!? This example was originally written as a speculative demo for a side scrolling shoot ‘em up and eventually found its way into a space strategy game where it has served as a placeholder for more than 5 years! While it won’t make it into the final version of the game, the developer has told me that after listening to it this long, they have yet to grow tired of it and will surely miss it when it’s gone. Hmm, how do ya like them apples? (Update - the developer came to his senses and decided to keep it afterall. Look for this as the menu cue for I, of the Enemy at a store near you!)
MSL Extra Time montage (1:40 - 2.0 mb - mp3)
These menu cues were created for Konami’s PlayStation 2, MSL Extra Time release. This bit of music was recorded using the 2mb sound bank allotment of the PS2 platform I had also created for the game. I always feel awkward playing guitar on the keyboard but still love that sound!
These menu cues were created for Konami’s PlayStation 2, MSL Extra Time release. This bit of music was recorded using the 2mb sound bank allotment of the PS2 platform I had also created for the game. I always feel awkward playing guitar on the keyboard but still love that sound!
Audio logos
1 Up Studios logo - (0:45 - 0.9 mb - mp3)Enemy Technology logo - (0:45 - 0.9 mb - mp3)
Can you say audio branding? Here are a couple previous logo projects which say it all with music and sound.
MTS Games (0:36 - 0.7 mb - mp3)
This is a brief montage of 3 class II video bingo/slot machines which I've previously completed - Bad Dog Slots, Video Bingo and Old Glory Slots. After the many online casino games, it was a great experience to do sound for the real things. Check them out at many of the Indian casinos throughout the US.
This is a brief montage of 3 class II video bingo/slot machines which I've previously completed - Bad Dog Slots, Video Bingo and Old Glory Slots. After the many online casino games, it was a great experience to do sound for the real things. Check them out at many of the Indian casinos throughout the US.
uWink montage (1:38 - 1.9 mb - mp3)
I’ve had an incredible amount of fun creating music and sound effects for uWink’s touch screen arcade console. This montage from several of their games highlights the variety I’ve created for them over the 3 year run I had with them.
I’ve had an incredible amount of fun creating music and sound effects for uWink’s touch screen arcade console. This montage from several of their games highlights the variety I’ve created for them over the 3 year run I had with them.
Run the Ridge (0:30 - 1.0 mb - mp3)
After wandering the floor of E3 one year, I noticed a similar style of music in many of the game presentations. I hadn’t had the pleasure to work on this type of project and wrote this piece to satisfy that urge. I’ve had several requests for music like this since putting this on my demo. This track eventually found its way into the game Feet of Fury.the Dreamcast.
After wandering the floor of E3 one year, I noticed a similar style of music in many of the game presentations. I hadn’t had the pleasure to work on this type of project and wrote this piece to satisfy that urge. I’ve had several requests for music like this since putting this on my demo. This track eventually found its way into the game Feet of Fury.the Dreamcast.
Staff Demos - the rest of the team at work!
Jon Jones Voice Over demo - (1:46 - 1.6 mb - mp3)
We often jokingly refer to Jon as 'the man of a thousand voices' but after creating this montage from his previous voice work, we stopped laughing and started taking this guy seriously. It was amazing to hear these characters back to back and I think you'll be equally as surprised as we were.