How Music For Videos Games Are Made!

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  • čas přidán 17. 09. 2023
  • YOOOOO! I partnered up with Epic Games & Aquiris Studios to work on there newest game Horizon Chase 2! In this video, I show you guys a full behind the scenes process on how I made music for one of their levels. This is my first time composing for video games and I had a blast making this!
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Komentáře • 542

  • @AndreasJepsenMusic
    @AndreasJepsenMusic Před 8 měsíci +1223

    Love Barry just being brutally honest at the end there lmao. But it's how you learn and grow. Awesome video as always!

    • @sandmanlopez9920
      @sandmanlopez9920 Před 8 měsíci +10

      You spoiled it 😥💅

    • @kingderpygoat
      @kingderpygoat Před 8 měsíci +70

      @@sandmanlopez9920 bros crying whilst painting their nails

    • @tuckddd9
      @tuckddd9 Před 8 měsíci +5

      @@kingderpygoatyou don’t use the word whilst irl

    • @bobaplaysgames4019
      @bobaplaysgames4019 Před 8 měsíci +23

      I guess it is input, not really guidance. The barry guy I assume was a part of the team who made the game, these were obv his opinions. I think the vocals in the background definetly worked, whereas Barry wish he didn't put them in, but also, he old af so that probably has something to say 😂

    • @Dreded100
      @Dreded100 Před 8 měsíci +24

      @@bobaplaysgames4019 "the Barry guy" is the main composer for the franchise according to 13:31. I'm not sure why they needed to have someone else do this level instead of him, but he would definitely be the person who would know how well it fit in with the rest of the game. But the devs liked it enough to put it in the game so good enough.

  • @TomBsf
    @TomBsf Před 8 měsíci +947

    Seeing Simon play video games just feels kinda out of place but I like it

    • @br3ndan583
      @br3ndan583 Před 8 měsíci +19

      it really doesn't tho cuz producing is honestly like a video game

    • @95leo
      @95leo Před 8 měsíci +7

      I was literally thinking that. Sitting behind a screen trying to find the most efficient way to do a thing lol

    • @zero2OO3
      @zero2OO3 Před 8 měsíci +4

      bro i like it

    • @NewBeatz722
      @NewBeatz722 Před 2 měsíci

      Fr💀

  • @dbthemc
    @dbthemc Před 8 měsíci +781

    Definitely nailed the Rocket League sounding aspect in the first cut. Here's to you getting a placement in RL in the future 🙏💯

    • @TinoRL
      @TinoRL Před 8 měsíci +13

      this is legit the only thing that'd make me turn on music on rocket league

  • @Art_is_mad
    @Art_is_mad Před 8 měsíci +411

    I love the reality check ending😂❤. Feedback can't always be a nice thing, even for Simon the Simon himself

    • @Cybah
      @Cybah Před 8 měsíci +29

      let's be real he doesn't really make this type of music ever so it's understandable he won't be that good at something like this even if he's obviously a much more talented producer in the genres that he specified in than the video game composers. Everyone got their strengths and weaknesses

    • @dive4323
      @dive4323 Před 8 měsíci +6

      ​@@Cybahare you his lawyer?

    • @moggingyou
      @moggingyou Před 8 měsíci +7

      i think it was good for an arcade video game song based

    • @ProdByEvol
      @ProdByEvol Před 8 měsíci

      fuck that guy at the end.. shoulda jus asked him to make it he’s “the master”

    • @user-snwflksnow
      @user-snwflksnow Před 8 měsíci

      he was just saying his opinion what@@dive4323

  • @Terror-Gene
    @Terror-Gene Před 8 měsíci +433

    Good on you for leaving the critical feedback from the main composer in!
    Much respect for taking it on the chin.
    Quality stuff as always! 🥰

  • @winter3578
    @winter3578 Před 8 měsíci +176

    Love how barry is so honest but they hired you for a reason they needed your sound in there and it fits perfectly

  • @srimshady
    @srimshady Před 8 měsíci +38

    Dude at the end roasted the shit out of Simon 😂

  • @pxldj
    @pxldj Před 8 měsíci +35

    As a composer of game music I can say you nailed it, happy to see my friends Israel, Paulo and my mentor Barry in this video! Amazing video!

  • @Unkown549
    @Unkown549 Před 8 měsíci +56

    That ending was brutal 😂

    • @cleverhardy5230
      @cleverhardy5230 Před 8 měsíci +13

      I mean, Barry is way older than Simon. His styles and values definitely differ from Simon's.

    • @pixssassin
      @pixssassin Před 8 měsíci +15

      It's the hardest part about this production thing 😂 I have been like producing for an year or so and the critical feedback always hurts I have to try to not take the feedback personal .

    • @cleverhardy5230
      @cleverhardy5230 Před 8 měsíci +8

      @pixssassin I try not to take offence to criticism either. I just think "You don't like this piece, I'll try another one."
      And if I were to compose for a film or a game, there'd be a deadline. And if the director keeps messing around, I'd be like "I know you didn't like this piece, and you didn't like the previous three. But unless you agree on something tonight, I won't be able to send it to the mastering engineers tomorrow. So you'll have to bear with me while I come up with something." And the director may eventually like it.

    • @ajwesybeatz4015
      @ajwesybeatz4015 Před 8 měsíci

      @@cleverhardy5230 i agree all the pointer he said are all down to preference

    • @yassin5989
      @yassin5989 Před 8 měsíci +2

      @@cleverhardy5230 I don't think because Barry is way older than Simon, it's just that Barry is a master as Simon said, Barray knows better than Simon, and all the points he said are valid, I didn't like the vocals too, they are just terrible and don't fit in the game's music (Simon is more like a hip hop beat maker) and I've never heard these types of vocals in a game soundtrack, the bass is great but the melody is so reptetive (just the same 6 notes every 10 bars or something), it's not repetitive, but I feel like Simon didn't even write one, the game devs do care a lot about a linear good melody , a melody that tells a story, and Simon didn't even try but as I said Simon is more of a beat maker, and that's just my opinion, still Simon is a good music prodcuer

  • @omuhillary4354
    @omuhillary4354 Před 8 měsíci +46

    Honestly Seeing the way Simon takes feedback and work on them is premium 💯 he's really good with his craft

  • @daschwah
    @daschwah Před 8 dny +1

    Amazing work, man. And considering that Barry was one of the absolute godfathers of this entire style, the fact that he was so engaged in providing feedback is really an indication of how well you did with the authentic emulation.

  • @MaxDawn
    @MaxDawn Před 8 měsíci +92

    Love the video and the unexpected ending. Simon just got kinda demolished by the feedback of the main composer haha.

  • @brkofdon
    @brkofdon Před 8 měsíci +28

    you putting in the notes from the main composer says a lot about you as a creative!! well done!!!

  • @trollingisasport
    @trollingisasport Před 8 měsíci +24

    As a composer this is like watching myself lol That's cool they give you all that useful feedback. Sometimes clients just like what I make and I feel weird.

  • @guershonsaintfleur
    @guershonsaintfleur Před 8 měsíci +14

    I'm happy for you Simon for this accomplishment! I've made two comic book series when I was in jail to pass time. I haven't copyrighted them yet but I've already made theme songs for them on FL Studio Mobile. Thank you for posting this, you inspire me! I'm wishing the best of luck for you and everything you accomplish moving forward! ❤

  • @SamFocused
    @SamFocused Před 8 měsíci +15

    Thank you Simon I really appriciate that you Share This experience 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
    Cause I Always Had on my Bucket list as Well to make one day a composition for a Game and a movie/series.
    Great Soundtrack I felt the Race Vibe at the End 💯💯💯

  • @JacksonSadinsky
    @JacksonSadinsky Před 8 měsíci +8

    The exact customers you want. They were so nice and careful with giving notes!!! What great devs

  • @jvaha1888
    @jvaha1888 Před 8 měsíci +2

    This is one of the best videos, love the process, love your work, congrats Simon!

  • @radishprouction2714
    @radishprouction2714 Před 8 měsíci

    MY MAN Simon doing big things. Thanks for all your lessons over the years I've learned so much watching your videos and to see your growth over the years really impress me a lot. Keep doing great man

  • @Mr_Wiley
    @Mr_Wiley Před měsícem +1

    I already enjoyed the video.
    But putting that closing call with critique was so brave and respectable, immediately liked and subbed.

  • @RWaarden
    @RWaarden Před 8 měsíci +18

    Hey Simon, congrats on the achievement! Gaming with your own music in background must feel different fr

  • @amerodemetri
    @amerodemetri Před 8 měsíci +6

    Great video! An unexpected ending but I think if that is your one of your first few times producing gaming music, it was pretty spot on.

  • @SystematicCompositions
    @SystematicCompositions Před 8 měsíci

    Love to see a talented composer getting to do the work they enjoy!! You have taught me so much about the world of music production, and now I'm getting to see you doing the kind of job I dream of! Keep up the wonderful work man, you're bringing a great energy that the world of music composition needs more of! It brings me me the motivation to keep working at my own skills, so that one day I might be able to make something as powerful as some of my favorite game composers!

  • @noahnolte7288
    @noahnolte7288 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Great video! Awesome to see the process of some contracted work like this come into fruition! Also so cool to see such great feedback coming from Epic Games! Great track Simon!

  • @LEXANNEPIANO
    @LEXANNEPIANO Před 8 měsíci +7

    Dude that’s so awesome and I’m happy for you that you achieved one of your biggest dreams! I really want to make music for video games and this was very inspiring.

    • @Humbleguy236
      @Humbleguy236 Před 8 měsíci +1

      I checked out your channel , you’re talented and can do it!

  • @Eighty8k
    @Eighty8k Před 8 měsíci +6

    Simon just casually cooking up one of the craziest beats for a racing arcade game

  • @TheSabinCole
    @TheSabinCole Před 8 měsíci +2

    Seeing what the devs wanted and the response to their feedback was really interesting, so sick!

  • @ihsobak
    @ihsobak Před 8 měsíci +1

    Great job on this piece. It fits with the game perfectly in my ears!

  • @diarbeatz
    @diarbeatz Před 8 měsíci +1

    I really enjoyed the soundtrack! Glad you widen your experience in gaming music production!

  • @cameronanderson3647
    @cameronanderson3647 Před 8 měsíci

    I love this, it was cool to see the communication with the game dev leaders. More videos of this sort would be very entertaining

  • @Arcticvbi
    @Arcticvbi Před 8 měsíci +1

    Let him cook! Great job Simon, I'm so happy this came together and it was fun working with you on this.

  • @justjoshp8581
    @justjoshp8581 Před 8 měsíci +5

    lowkey didn't know there is gonna be a 2nd game, i loved the first one so much. congrats on getting to make music for it

  • @Vapor-Fi
    @Vapor-Fi Před 8 měsíci +3

    Love the first Horizon Chase, can't wait to tryout the sequel. Awesome you got a chance to make music for it.

  • @themk9617
    @themk9617 Před 8 měsíci

    Bro... I've been subscribed before everyone realized you are a heat... till now, I've always considered every detail you lay down... hope you're doing well and spirits high as usual... appreciate everything you're doing for me... last not least for us!

  • @TheJpurdie
    @TheJpurdie Před 8 měsíci +1

    you nailed the brief, and just because that guy at the end wouldn't have done it the same way... isn't indicative of you doing anything poorly or underwhelming... you smashed it!

  • @Avenged1
    @Avenged1 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Incredible video! Your talent is beyond this world!

  • @illusionxxz4638
    @illusionxxz4638 Před 8 měsíci

    Super cool, I really appreciate this video’s existence and thanks for all the inspiration Simon

  • @DreamySoul-wd8ff
    @DreamySoul-wd8ff Před 8 měsíci

    So cool process and result!! Man you really did a good job!!! Please keep do what you doing! I love your videos and you're cool) love you man

  • @shotsofstory1403
    @shotsofstory1403 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Thank you for showing different avenues for producers!

  • @tisbutascratch9374
    @tisbutascratch9374 Před 8 měsíci

    hey simon, love the work you put in and the beat that was made for the level. Keep up the good work!!!

  • @rijlerofficial870
    @rijlerofficial870 Před 8 měsíci

    Dudeee honestly you nailed it at least from my vision but from the pro we don't know right, hats off man mad respect 🔥

  • @robrt999
    @robrt999 Před 7 měsíci

    you are quickly becoming one of my favorite youtubers, keep up the great work

  • @samfarabee2963
    @samfarabee2963 Před 5 měsíci +1

    As someone who wants to start composing for videogames this was eye opening.

  • @XcaliberZeroSync
    @XcaliberZeroSync Před 8 měsíci +2

    So dope - glad to see more people get into Sync

  • @MikeDosik
    @MikeDosik Před 8 měsíci

    Heck yeah my dude! So awesome to hear your track in the game. You've come such a long way and I'm so heckin happy for you bud. ^_^

  • @michaelhamilton4711
    @michaelhamilton4711 Před 8 měsíci

    Great job showing your process! A couple of my courses in for my degree thru Full Sail University was centered on sound production for games. You did an amazing job bud.

  • @dayleywhaley2420
    @dayleywhaley2420 Před 8 měsíci

    Amazing thank you for sharing your process on this you smashed it 💪🏽

  • @GoldenNarakos
    @GoldenNarakos Před 6 měsíci +1

    Its crazy how much goes into making one song for a level in a game. That's why I like games with good music because besides it sounding good you know it may have gone through some shit to get this good. Nice job man.

  • @Kazeno
    @Kazeno Před 8 měsíci +6

    nice to see you working in a track for a game, proudly created by brazilians like me. great job, Simon

  • @OkMijnMusic
    @OkMijnMusic Před 12 hodinami

    I wish Epic would reach out to me to make music. Lucky fella. Great video man!

  • @MYOH
    @MYOH Před 8 měsíci

    Had a blast watching this! Now I really want to start making music for games 💪🏻

  • @jesseking8430
    @jesseking8430 Před 8 měsíci

    Big congrats on this dope accomplishment!!

  • @kyegutierrez25
    @kyegutierrez25 Před 6 měsíci

    recently got a few devs ask me to create for them & I came here for a little studying. Great content man as always man!

  • @eien.ni.nemui.
    @eien.ni.nemui. Před 8 měsíci

    simon showing music, cars, and games all in one video is like a cool little reward for me waking up on time today

  • @syphess
    @syphess Před 8 měsíci +2

    5:20 brody is using some log drums.. i can't wait for the day he's gonna try making an amapiano beat🔥

  • @ArgentIcon
    @ArgentIcon Před 2 měsíci

    Absolutely addicted with HC2 right now!
    Great to see a glimpse of the music production 👍

  • @athousandmiles1k
    @athousandmiles1k Před 8 měsíci

    thanks for documenting this!

  • @YungstarProd
    @YungstarProd Před 8 měsíci

    Building momentum in cues is half the battle. Doing great bro! 💎👑

  • @DreamslideProductions
    @DreamslideProductions Před 8 měsíci

    yo props for posting the process, ive been there and you just can't please everyone lol. oh the flashbacks..... but either way you got the placement, people will play that game and remember your song as one of the great things about it. especially cause it seems that level is more difficult. congrats man, always a joy to see your work

  • @3082frank
    @3082frank Před 8 měsíci

    Good insight into making music for video games...interesting. i always wanted to try this out.

  • @DaMarcus008
    @DaMarcus008 Před 8 měsíci +3

    It's already crazy you're talking to Epic, but BARRY LEITCH the legendary Top Gear composer!? 😀 Anywho, I'm glad I came across this video this'll help me with my compositions for video games so I can get even better. This track sounds sick bro keep up the good work! 👍🏾

  • @mykillmatic
    @mykillmatic Před 7 měsíci

    AWESOME! you deserve all the results from your hard work

  • @harrybarretto
    @harrybarretto Před 8 měsíci +4

    Damn, for your first time producing this type of arcade-y music, you killed it! Lot's of really good ideas with the melodies and progressions, gave me chills at one point. I can see where Barry is coming from with the points he mentioned, esp. the vocal chops. They didn't quite match the vibe of the game, I think RL had too much of an influence on you there haha. Nonetheless, really appreciate you showing the whole progress of this experience, it was a nice change up! My goal is to get at least close to where you are in production. Thx for everything you taught me and all the inspiration! Servida Music to 1mill!! 🙌

  • @DudeRobot
    @DudeRobot Před 8 měsíci +1

    This is so sick man!! I will be playing the game just to get to this level!

  • @DeniseDeion
    @DeniseDeion Před 8 měsíci

    You da man lol. I think it’s great that you showed the process. Always been curious about game audio

  • @Adambroughton29
    @Adambroughton29 Před 8 měsíci +8

    This is brilliant content, cool to see you grow over the years, well done!

  • @wlxnbeatz7256
    @wlxnbeatz7256 Před 8 měsíci

    So inspiring! I’ve always wanted to do something like this

  • @GamerGriaBros
    @GamerGriaBros Před 8 měsíci

    My gosh Simon!!!! You are a beast!!!!

  • @HixTheAfrikaan
    @HixTheAfrikaan Před 8 měsíci

    Congrats man. Big accomplishment!

  • @MelloDeeBeats
    @MelloDeeBeats Před 8 měsíci +1

    8:06 that's the moment I said "he nailed the video game sound"

  • @atletasound
    @atletasound Před 8 měsíci

    Wow this is Epic.
    I'm just in a similar position MAN (Making Music for a Retro Game - Still not out yet but soon)
    and then I see you with this video and with all these little behind the scenes and feedback from the developers .. Wonderful.
    Thank you so much for this video - Im so Hyped
    I would love to send you my track to that particular game and to let me know How I got so far

  • @thelawgameplaywithcommenta2654

    Seeing that ending was really cool.

  • @RichardFeral6
    @RichardFeral6 Před 8 měsíci

    Mans channeled his inner mvc for those melodies, amazing work🎉🎉

  • @Solanaar
    @Solanaar Před 8 měsíci +1

    The thing I immediately noticed is that he didn't have a video of the gameplay running along with the track. That's so essential to making music for film and games. You need the reference just like you need references while mixing.

  • @georgefaria7541
    @georgefaria7541 Před 8 měsíci

    I'm so glad you play video games too... Now I can relate a lot to this video... I've always dreamt of making music for games

  • @danol5749
    @danol5749 Před 8 měsíci

    Bro this is so good! Nailed it

  • @o.n.a658
    @o.n.a658 Před 8 měsíci +16

    Bro acheiving his goals!!!!I'm happy to see that he is growing since the Tyler the creator beat.... Congratulations again!!!!❤

    • @matt-lv7jl
      @matt-lv7jl Před 8 měsíci

      which tyler the creator song did he produce

  • @feisty_music.
    @feisty_music. Před 4 měsíci

    That was Incredible

  • @bisade-phillipsjudah9306
    @bisade-phillipsjudah9306 Před 8 měsíci

    Always proud of you!!!

  • @zomb7138
    @zomb7138 Před 5 měsíci +1

    The ending shows you the different level that actual screen scorers are on. Any experience composer would say that the arrangement was TOO predictable and simple. This is not a surprise since Simon is primarily a hip hop producer in which simplicity is best in that genre. But in vgm/film music, it’s probably the biggest mistake most beginners make because their natural tendency is to add on top of the track every 2/4/8 bars etc. However, the reason why this was game-ready was because of the overall quality of the instruments, samples, mix and sound design (which is skills Simon obtained from being a highly skilled producer).
    With all that being said, most producers (especially the fl studio ones) would’ve failed miserably at this project which goes to show the overall musicianship Simon has.

  • @analid
    @analid Před 8 měsíci +3

    Great to see Simon giving his time to smaller guys in the gaming industry.

  • @devonpoling4500
    @devonpoling4500 Před 8 měsíci

    I love this bro and I’m hella happy for you 🥹

  • @RawDaddyLou
    @RawDaddyLou Před 8 měsíci

    This is dope, good work bruv.

  • @StereaBeats
    @StereaBeats Před 8 měsíci

    Really interesting to see the meetings

  • @ashwinsidd5270
    @ashwinsidd5270 Před 8 měsíci +1

    You did an absolutely amazing job 😎 👍

  • @Homieonice
    @Homieonice Před 8 měsíci

    Great work bro!!

  • @neusun_cev
    @neusun_cev Před 8 měsíci

    aye man love the content never forget when I found u from the kyle beats contest been here from the start keep it up!

  • @Wellykproductions
    @Wellykproductions Před 8 měsíci

    I am really proud of you man You played the game & you heard your music in the game

  • @ADIX_Official
    @ADIX_Official Před 6 měsíci

    at some point im very jealous about how easy and good Simon makes the beats, but im not jealous bad way, keep going Simon you really inspire me

  • @ifelovemusic
    @ifelovemusic Před 8 měsíci +3

    These guys are not effin around. I love the way the producers approach and think about music. Simon u killed!!!!!! 🔥 ❤

  • @m.PinoOnSpotify
    @m.PinoOnSpotify Před 8 měsíci +1

    this man makin big moves

  • @nolliemane
    @nolliemane Před 8 měsíci

    this was a great video! gaming and music my two favorite things

  • @GOTT19
    @GOTT19 Před 8 měsíci

    Dope to see that you accomplish your goals 😁 best wishes!

  • @Dennis0010
    @Dennis0010 Před 8 měsíci

    Yoo! Thats so sick, Congrats!

  • @JimdaTMariano
    @JimdaTMariano Před 8 měsíci +1

    This awesome Simon! 🤩

  • @thebassmentsoundtbs
    @thebassmentsoundtbs Před 8 měsíci

    Major milestone, Proud of you.

  • @tomschlaiss5735
    @tomschlaiss5735 Před 8 měsíci

    Nice work and video, cheers from Germany

  • @jayjo0685
    @jayjo0685 Před 8 měsíci

    Wtf???? Didn't yet finish the vid but the second try is FIIIRRREEE🔥🔥🔥🔥😍😍😍 Love the sound

  • @Lancesuaze
    @Lancesuaze Před měsícem

    That 5 minute mark had me rocking my head.

  • @Spitty95
    @Spitty95 Před 8 měsíci

    This is super dope bro congrats