I'm Chris, I primarily compose a mix of electronic and rock music, but I'm perfectly capable of adapting to genres outside my niche. I also have sound design experience, mainly for short animations and video games. My musical journey began with a hard-rock band called Minor Inconvenience, in which I was the lead vocalist, bassist and co-writer. We released an EP in 2021 with the title track 'Hubris' amassing over 15,000 plays on Spotify. From here, I have been releasing music that's more synth-focused under the name of Malus. I've also been building up my skills as a sound designer geared towards video games. Currently, I am taking an MFA in Professional Composition (Game Music & Audio) at ThinkSpace Education. This is in a part-time capacity so it won't affect my availability. After 5 years, I would consider myself to be proficient in most areas of the creative process, with skills including: -Composition -SFX design -Foley -Field recording -Mixing -Mastering -Playing multiple musical instruments -Basic Wwise implementation I am always happy to expand my horizons, crafting immersive and engaging audio experiences across various mediums. I pay close attention to detail, ensuring the end product is completed to a standard that all parties are happy with. You can find more at: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

MalusAudio

I'm Chris, I primarily compose a mix of electronic and rock music, but I'm perfectly capable of adapting to genres outside my niche. I also have sound design experience, mainly for short animations and video games. My musical journey began with a hard-rock band called Minor Inconvenience, in which I was the lead vocalist, bassist and co-writer. We released an EP in 2021 with the title track 'Hubris' amassing over 15,000 plays on Spotify. From here, I have been releasing music that's more synth-focused under the name of Malus. I've also been building up my skills as a sound designer geared towards video games. Currently, I am taking an MFA in Professional Composition (Game Music & Audio) at ThinkSpace Education. This is in a part-time capacity so it won't affect my availability. After 5 years, I would consider myself to be proficient in most areas of the creative process, with skills including: -Composition -SFX design -Foley -Field recording -Mixing -Mastering -Playing multiple musical instruments -Basic Wwise implementation I am always happy to expand my horizons, crafting immersive and engaging audio experiences across various mediums. I pay close attention to detail, ensuring the end product is completed to a standard that all parties are happy with. You can find more at: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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I’m Chris, I primarily compose a mix of electronic and rock music, but I’m perfectly capable of adapting to genres outside my niche. I also have sound design experience, mainly for short animations and video games.

My musical journey began with a hard-rock band called Minor Inconvenience, in which I was the lead vocalist, bassist and co-writer. We released an EP in 2021 with the title track ‘Hubris’ amassing over 15,000 plays on Spotify.

From here, I have been releasing music that’s more synth-focused under the name of Malus. I’ve also been building up my skills as a sound designer geared towards video games.

Currently, I am taking an MFA in Professional Composition (Game Music & Audio) at ThinkSpace Education. This is in a part-time capacity so it won’t affect my availability.

After 5 years, I would consider myself to be proficient in most areas of the creative process, with skills including:

-Composition
-SFX design
-Foley
-Field recording
-Mixing
-Mastering
-Playing multiple musical instruments
-Basic Wwise implementation

I am always happy to expand my horizons, crafting immersive and engaging audio experiences across various mediums. I pay close attention to detail, ensuring the end product is completed to a standard that all parties are happy with.

You can find more at:
Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Experience Level

Ableton Live
Expert
reaper
Intermediate
Pro Tools
Intermediate
Unreal Engine 4
Beginner
DaVinci Resolve Studio
Beginner
Unity
Beginner

Language

English
Fluent

Education

BA in Music and Audio Production at Queens University of Belfast
September 17, 2020 - May 17, 2023
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music (Production) at Belfast Metropolitan College
September 17, 2018 - May 17, 2020

Qualifications

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    uniE608 Cinematic Rescore - RED
    This was one of the first projects I created during my MFA at ThinkSpace Education. It features a lot of synth-wave inspirations, and I was also heavily influenced by the likes of Nine Inch Nails, John Carpenter and even Mick Gordon - which can also be said for many of my other musical projects. I think the track fits quite nicely with the accompanying visuals.
    uniE608 Cinematic Rescore - The Lighthouse
    This was a portfolio piece for my 'Composing for Screen' module at Queens University of Belfast. I spent a lot of time researching the original composer's work on the movie, mainly the apprehension engine. This is a horrifying tool for sound designers that allows for some incredibly unsettling and atmospheric sounds to be recorded. For my attempt I didn't have such a tool, so instead I used a selection of samples that felt appropriate to the setting such as seagulls and crashing waves. I even recreated a foghorn sound to mimic that of a lighthouse. These were then manipulated to create a similar vibe to the film. I finished things off by introducing some uncomfortable melodies using a bass guitar and a bunch of pitch shifting.
    uniE608 Cinematic Rescore - Blade Runner 2049
    This project was part of my 'Composing for Screen' portfolio at Queens University of Belfast. I used a lot of mechanical samples as well as blaring alarms for much of the soundscape. I processed many of these samples and a few synths through a phaser pedal to achieve the weird wailing noises heard throughout the piece.
    uniE608 Sound Design Showreel
    This video contains sound redesigns for a selection of video games and animations. The full clips can be found on my website at: https://www.twine.net/signin sounddesign
    uniE608 Game Music Showreel
    This video contains musical rescores for a selection of my favourite video games. These tracks, and many others can be found on my website at: https://www.twine.net/signin musiccomposition

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