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TIM CARLOS

VIDEO GAME MUSIC

VIDEOS

Everafter Falls Original Soundtrack | Crossfade Video

Everafter Falls Original Soundtrack | Crossfade Video

Everafter Falls Original Soundtrack | Crossfade Video

Everafter Falls Original Soundtrack | Crossfade Video

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The World as it Was | Budapest Scoring session

The World as it Was | Budapest Scoring session

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Call Of The Forgotten Lands (Retro RPG Music Pack) SAMPLER

Call Of The Forgotten Lands (Retro RPG Music Pack) SAMPLER

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INSIDE THE CUES

BIO

Tim Carlos is an American video game and film composer who has scored works from around the globe. In 2020, he won the Asian Game Audio Summit scoring contest and his piece was recorded by the Budapest Scoring orchestra. His music has appeared in indie games across all platforms including Esperia: Uprising of the Scarlet Witch (2023), Everafter Falls (2024), and the upcoming Ova Magica. He has also written music accompanying films on television, streaming, and at festivals including Atlanta Film Festival, New Orleans Film Festival, RiverRun International Film Festival, and Indie Grits Film Festival.

His scores are known for their orchestral flare and powerful melodies inspired by golden age JRPGs like The Secret of Mana, Chrono Trigger, and Final Fantasy VI. More modern inspirations come from games like Shadow of the Colossus, Kingdom Hearts, and Xenoblade Chronicles, as well as indie games like Hollow Knight and Stardew Valley.

He received his Bachelor of Music degree in Music Composition from Butler University and his Master of Music degree in Film Music Composition from UNC School of the Arts.

"Choosing Tim to collaborate with on the Everafter Falls soundtrack has been absolutely one of the best decisions I have made... He understands exactly what I am after... requiring little to no other guidance."

SquareHusky - Game Developer

Video Game Music

Videos

Inside the Cues

Viktor’s Dream | The Line - Twenty One Pilots (Arcane Piano Cover)🎹

Combining Viktor’s theme from the Arcane OST with The Line by Twenty One Pilots~🎶

Full version on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/shorts/dzJ_wAOeRQI?si=hPxz29VII_VfKYdx

#Viktor #arcane #jayvik #piano #soundtrack #twentyonepilots

Viktor’s Dream | The Line - Twenty One Pilots (Arcane Piano Cover)🎹

Combining Viktor’s theme from the Arcane OST with The Line by Twenty One Pilots~🎶

Full version on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/shorts/dzJ_wAOeRQI?si=hPxz29VII_VfKYdx

#Viktor #arcane #jayvik #piano #soundtrack #twentyonepilots

Always gratifying when the show’s composer leaves a nice comment on the channel🤘
Mako rules!
#arcane

Always gratifying when the show’s composer leaves a nice comment on the channel🤘
Mako rules!
#arcane

Viktor nation… how we feeling?
New video up analyzing the incredible music of Arcane Season 2~🎵

https://youtu.be/xUdEeElYALc?si=MaOtIlCwi-U_rmLE

#Viktor #arcane #soundtrack

Viktor nation… how we feeling?
New video up analyzing the incredible music of Arcane Season 2~🎵

https://youtu.be/xUdEeElYALc?si=MaOtIlCwi-U_rmLE

#Viktor #arcane #soundtrack

Little score video from my Call of the Forgotten Lands album!🎼

Last video I demonstrated orchestrating for virtual instruments, but real instruments are a different story. When I have the chance to record, I try to add moments that only real musicians can accomplish, not samples. Recording the Budapest Scoring orchestra though anything you put in front of them is going to sound great~
#gamemusic #soundtrack

Little score video from my Call of the Forgotten Lands album!🎼

Last video I demonstrated orchestrating for virtual instruments, but real instruments are a different story. When I have the chance to record, I try to add moments that only real musicians can accomplish, not samples. Recording the Budapest Scoring orchestra though anything you put in front of them is going to sound great~
#gamemusic #soundtrack

Initial piano sketch to final orchestral mockup🎹->🪈🎺🎻
Orchestrating is just as important as composing!
#piano #gamemusic #soundtrack

Initial piano sketch to final orchestral mockup🎹->🪈🎺🎻
Orchestrating is just as important as composing!
#piano #gamemusic #soundtrack

Ballade by Joe Hisaishi🎹
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#piano #joehisaishi #filmmusic

Ballade by Joe Hisaishi🎹
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#piano #joehisaishi #filmmusic

Students had to play their scales extra well tonight… 🦇

Students had to play their scales extra well tonight… 🦇

Hana-bi by Joe Hisaishi🎆

From Takeshi Kitano’s acclaimed film Hana-bi (Firework in English)
I’ve always loved this theme. It’s too dark to be in any of Hisaishi’s animated scores, but perfect for the dramatic moody film noire of Kitano’s film.
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#joehisaishi #hisaishi #hanabi #soundtrack #piano #filmmusic #filmscore

Hana-bi by Joe Hisaishi🎆

From Takeshi Kitano’s acclaimed film Hana-bi (Firework in English)
I’ve always loved this theme. It’s too dark to be in any of Hisaishi’s animated scores, but perfect for the dramatic moody film noire of Kitano’s film.
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#joehisaishi #hisaishi #hanabi #soundtrack #piano #filmmusic #filmscore

“The Bereaved and Those Left Behind”『遺す者と残される者』 by Yasunori Mitsuda 光田康典🎹
Happy 2nd Anniversary to Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and its unforgettable OST! I’m more inspired by it every day~
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#Xenoblade3_fes24 #soundtrack #ost #gamemusic #xenobladechronicles

“The Bereaved and Those Left Behind”『遺す者と残される者』 by Yasunori Mitsuda 光田康典🎹
Happy 2nd Anniversary to Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and its unforgettable OST! I’m more inspired by it every day~
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#Xenoblade3_fes24 #soundtrack #ost #gamemusic #xenobladechronicles

Ova Magica, an adorable farm-sim/monster-tamer is out in Early Access on Steam now! Head to the blob world with the adventure guild to hear some mystic forest vibes from yours truly!🌳🎶
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1299170/Ova_Magica/
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#indiegame #ost #gamemusic #soundtrack #farmsim #cozygames #ovamagica

Ova Magica, an adorable farm-sim/monster-tamer is out in Early Access on Steam now! Head to the blob world with the adventure guild to hear some mystic forest vibes from yours truly!🌳🎶
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1299170/Ova_Magica/
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#indiegame #ost #gamemusic #soundtrack #farmsim #cozygames #ovamagica

Intermezzo of the Seasons, a piano medley of seasonal themes from Everafter Falls.🌸⛱🍂☃️
Everafter Falls had a fantastic launch week! The game has great reviews on Steam and already has an enthusiastic fan following on Discord. I've been playing the game on Switch myself and having a blast!
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#farmingsim #cozygames #switchgames #comfygames #indiegames #farmingsims #everafterfalls

Intermezzo of the Seasons, a piano medley of seasonal themes from Everafter Falls.🌸⛱🍂☃️
Everafter Falls had a fantastic launch week! The game has great reviews on Steam and already has an enthusiastic fan following on Discord. I've been playing the game on Switch myself and having a blast!
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#farmingsim #cozygames #switchgames #comfygames #indiegames #farmingsims #everafterfalls

Out now!🎶 Everafter Falls (Original Game Soundtrack) is available on all streaming platforms and storefronts! Follow the link below (also in bio) to listen on your preferred platform and support the release by purchasing it on Bandcamp if you really dig it. 🙂
Enjoy the simple life while uncovering the shadowy mystery of your lost memories in Everafter Falls~🌳
https://www.timcarlos.com/streaming
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#farmingsim #cozygames #switchgames #comfygames #indiegames #farmingsims #ost #gamemusic #soundtrack #chiptune #8bit

Out now!🎶 Everafter Falls (Original Game Soundtrack) is available on all streaming platforms and storefronts! Follow the link below (also in bio) to listen on your preferred platform and support the release by purchasing it on Bandcamp if you really dig it. 🙂
Enjoy the simple life while uncovering the shadowy mystery of your lost memories in Everafter Falls~🌳
https://www.timcarlos.com/streaming
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#farmingsim #cozygames #switchgames #comfygames #indiegames #farmingsims #ost #gamemusic #soundtrack #chiptune #8bit

Highlights from the Everafter Falls Original Soundtrack🎶
Inspired by 8 and 16-bit game music, this OST features 24 tracks as you progress through the seasons and uncover the mysteries of Everafter Falls👀
Huge shoutout to @artsekey who made the lovely cover illustration🌳
Available alongside the game and for purchase and streaming on June 20th!
Published by Akupara Games

Highlights from the Everafter Falls Original Soundtrack🎶
Inspired by 8 and 16-bit game music, this OST features 24 tracks as you progress through the seasons and uncover the mysteries of Everafter Falls👀
Huge shoutout to @artsekey who made the lovely cover illustration🌳
Available alongside the game and for purchase and streaming on June 20th!
Published by Akupara Games

*Wife Guy mode ACTIVATE* Happy Birthday to my beautiful wife and adventure partner, @heysteeve!🧡 26 is gonna be a hard one to beat and I'm so glad I got to share it with you. Here's to 27 onward together, love you!🥂

*Wife Guy mode ACTIVATE* Happy Birthday to my beautiful wife and adventure partner, @heysteeve!🧡 26 is gonna be a hard one to beat and I'm so glad I got to share it with you. Here's to 27 onward together, love you!🥂

Completed my pilgrimage to arbitrarily go to as many Pokémon Centers as physically possible in one trip to Japan.
Tokyo Skytree/Shibuya, Kyoto, Osaka Umeda/Shinsaibashi, Hiroshima.
Seems only fitting we then flew home on the ANA Eevee Jet!

Completed my pilgrimage to arbitrarily go to as many Pokémon Centers as physically possible in one trip to Japan.
Tokyo Skytree/Shibuya, Kyoto, Osaka Umeda/Shinsaibashi, Hiroshima.
Seems only fitting we then flew home on the ANA Eevee Jet!

Brahms Ballade Op. 118 No. 3 🎹💥

After those 2 pickup notes this ballade explodes into a nonstop barrage of chords. It’s incredibly tricky to bring out the melody while also trying not to slop through the thorny tangle of staccato chords constantly alternating hands!
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#Brahms #piano #ballades #classicalmusic #pianomusic #composer #gamemusic #gameaudio #soundtrack #ost #vgm #IndieGameDev #indiegame #gamecomposer

Brahms Ballade Op. 118 No. 3 🎹💥

After those 2 pickup notes this ballade explodes into a nonstop barrage of chords. It’s incredibly tricky to bring out the melody while also trying not to slop through the thorny tangle of staccato chords constantly alternating hands!
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#Brahms #piano #ballades #classicalmusic #pianomusic #composer #gamemusic #gameaudio #soundtrack #ost #vgm #IndieGameDev #indiegame #gamecomposer

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EMAIL | timcarloscomposer@gmail.com
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INSTAGRAM | http://instagram.com/tflatminor

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