I’ve just released a new single, “Augment”, combining complextro, electro/fidget house, dubstep and breaks. It’s quite a beast, inspired by artists like Madeon and BT with deep chords, atmosphere, and a really catchy hook. Check it out on SoundCloud, Bandcamp, and YouTube below! http://zirconstudios.bandcamp.com/track/augment
Each year I attend the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, the largest conference event for anyone in the game industry; artists, programmers, designers, students, and of course audio professionals all show up to network, learn, and have a good time. This year was particularly special, as I was the returning champion of the GDC [...]
By popular demand, you can now pick up zircon t-shirts, posters and physical CDs at Bandcamp! Orders will be shipping worldwide within the next week. T-shirts are available in many sizes, from Ladies’ Small to Unisex XXL, sporting the sleek ‘z’ logo on a black background. Enjoy! http://zirconstudios.bandcamp.com/merch/
Identity Sequence, my 10th album, is available now worldwide! This electronic dance music concept album has taken me five years, and I think it’s my best work yet. Check it out on the Discography page for links to listen more and purchase through Bandcamp, CD Baby, iTunes, or even this very website.
The latest OverClocked ReMix arrange album, Donkey Kong Country 3: Double the Trouble! is now available as a free download. Not only is this a massive musical undertaking, but the remixers were joined by series composer David Wise as well! I contributed the track “Blast Beatdown” to the album, collaborating with fellow EDM artist tefnek.
Welcome to the redesigned zirconMusic website! To celebrate the release of Identity Sequence, I’ve completely revamped and updated just about everything from the discography, to studio info and photos, the store, game remixes, video gallery, and more. Enjoy!
I’m thrilled to announce that the Identity Sequence Kickstarter was successfully funded, thanks to you! Not only did the project meet my original goal, but it raised 700% of that target. With the extra funds, I’ll be making t-shirts, bumper stickers, getting professional mastering, and even creating a behind-the-scenes documentary/commentary video.
With Jeff Ball, I co-wrote and produced the soundtrack to the debut title by developer Firestarter Games! Globulous is a 3D puzzle game for iOS inspired by classics like Tetrisphere. Rotate the sphere and drop blocks to beat the timer and clear the stage. Our soundtrack took inspiration from retro NES/SNES titles as well as [...]
My 8th album, “Unearthed”, is now available on Bandcamp, iTunes and more! This is a 14-track, 50+ minute compilation of previously unreleased works written from 2007 to 2012. It includes classics like “Just Hold On” that were never released on CD, as well as rare remixes by artists like Big Giant Circles and Skrypnyk. Genres [...]
Jillian and I had the opportunity to work on the soundtrack for SOULCALIBUR V (360/PS3) along with composers Cris Velasco, Inon Zur, and Hiroki Kikuta. The game was developed and produced by PROJECT SOUL, part of Bandai Namco. A substantial portion of the music was recorded live in Sydney, Australia by the Eminence Symphony Orchestra [...]
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