How Music For Videos Games Are Made!

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  • Опубліковано 17 вер 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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  • @AndreasJepsenMusic
    @AndreasJepsenMusic 8 місяців тому +1192

    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 8 місяців тому +10

      You spoiled it 😥💅

    • @kingderpygoat
      @kingderpygoat 8 місяців тому +68

      @@sandmanlopez9920 bros crying whilst painting their nails

    • @tuckddd9
      @tuckddd9 8 місяців тому +5

      @@kingderpygoatyou don’t use the word whilst irl

    • @bobaplaysgames4019
      @bobaplaysgames4019 8 місяців тому +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 8 місяців тому +23

      @@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.

  • @Tom_Bsf
    @Tom_Bsf 8 місяців тому +934

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

    • @br3ndan583
      @br3ndan583 8 місяців тому +19

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

    • @95leo
      @95leo 8 місяців тому +7

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

    • @zero2OO3
      @zero2OO3 7 місяців тому +4

      bro i like it

    • @NewBeatz722
      @NewBeatz722 Місяць тому

      Fr💀

  • @Art_is_mad
    @Art_is_mad 8 місяців тому +403

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

    • @Cybah
      @Cybah 8 місяців тому +28

      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 8 місяців тому +5

      ​@@Cybahare you his lawyer?

    • @moggingyou
      @moggingyou 8 місяців тому +6

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

    • @ProdByEvol
      @ProdByEvol 8 місяців тому

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

    • @user-snwflksnow
      @user-snwflksnow 7 місяців тому

      he was just saying his opinion what@@dive4323

  • @winter3578
    @winter3578 8 місяців тому +172

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

  • @dbthemc
    @dbthemc 8 місяців тому +774

    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 8 місяців тому +13

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

  • @Terror-Gene
    @Terror-Gene 8 місяців тому +429

    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! 🥰

  • @srimshady
    @srimshady 8 місяців тому +38

    Dude at the end roasted the shit out of Simon 😂

  • @Unkown549
    @Unkown549 8 місяців тому +52

    That ending was brutal 😂

    • @cleverhardy5230
      @cleverhardy5230 8 місяців тому +12

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

    • @pixssassin
      @pixssassin 8 місяців тому +14

      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 8 місяців тому +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 8 місяців тому

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

    • @yassin5989
      @yassin5989 8 місяців тому +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

  • @pxldj
    @pxldj 7 місяців тому +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!

  • @MaxDawn
    @MaxDawn 8 місяців тому +92

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

  • @omuhillary4354
    @omuhillary4354 8 місяців тому +46

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

  • @trollingisasport
    @trollingisasport 8 місяців тому +23

    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.

  • @brkofdon
    @brkofdon 8 місяців тому +28

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

  • @Mr_Wiley
    @Mr_Wiley 14 днів тому +1

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

  • @JacksonSadinsky
    @JacksonSadinsky 8 місяців тому +8

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

  • @SamFocused
    @SamFocused 8 місяців тому +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 💯💯💯

  • @jvaha1888
    @jvaha1888 8 місяців тому +2

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

  • @guershonsaintfleur
    @guershonsaintfleur 8 місяців тому +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! ❤

  • @ArgentIcon
    @ArgentIcon 2 місяці тому

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

  • @radishprouction2714
    @radishprouction2714 8 місяців тому

    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

  • @ihsobak
    @ihsobak 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @diarbeatz
    @diarbeatz 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @SystematicCompositions
    @SystematicCompositions 8 місяців тому

    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!

  • @Avenged1
    @Avenged1 5 місяців тому +1

    Incredible video! Your talent is beyond this world!

  • @noahnolte7288
    @noahnolte7288 8 місяців тому +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!

  • @amerodemetri
    @amerodemetri 8 місяців тому +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.

  • @illusionxxz4638
    @illusionxxz4638 8 місяців тому

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

  • @Vapor-Fi
    @Vapor-Fi 8 місяців тому +3

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

  • @cameronanderson3647
    @cameronanderson3647 8 місяців тому

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

  • @themk9617
    @themk9617 8 місяців тому

    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!

  • @michaelhamilton4711
    @michaelhamilton4711 7 місяців тому

    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.

  • @TheSabinCole
    @TheSabinCole 8 місяців тому +2

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

  • @XcaliberZeroSync
    @XcaliberZeroSync 8 місяців тому +2

    So dope - glad to see more people get into Sync

  • @shotsofstory1403
    @shotsofstory1403 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for showing different avenues for producers!

  • @RWaarden
    @RWaarden 8 місяців тому +18

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

  • @tisbutascratch9374
    @tisbutascratch9374 8 місяців тому

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

  • @DreamySoul-wd8ff
    @DreamySoul-wd8ff 8 місяців тому

    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

  • @rijlerofficial870
    @rijlerofficial870 8 місяців тому

    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 6 місяців тому

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

  • @jesseking8430
    @jesseking8430 8 місяців тому

    Big congrats on this dope accomplishment!!

  • @LEXANNEPIANO
    @LEXANNEPIANO 8 місяців тому +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 7 місяців тому +1

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

  • @MYOH
    @MYOH 7 місяців тому

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

  • @zomb7138
    @zomb7138 4 місяці тому +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.

  • @GoldenNarakos
    @GoldenNarakos 6 місяців тому +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.

  • @Arcticvbi
    @Arcticvbi 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @dayleywhaley2420
    @dayleywhaley2420 8 місяців тому

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

  • @DeniseDeion
    @DeniseDeion 8 місяців тому

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

  • @Kazeno
    @Kazeno 8 місяців тому +6

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

  • @TheJpurdie
    @TheJpurdie 8 місяців тому +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!

  • @HixTheAfrikaan
    @HixTheAfrikaan 8 місяців тому

    Congrats man. Big accomplishment!

  • @atletasound
    @atletasound 8 місяців тому

    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

  • @harrybarretto
    @harrybarretto 8 місяців тому +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!! 🙌

  • @kyegutierrez25
    @kyegutierrez25 6 місяців тому

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

  • @justjoshp8581
    @justjoshp8581 8 місяців тому +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

  • @mykillmatic
    @mykillmatic 6 місяців тому

    AWESOME! you deserve all the results from your hard work

  • @3082frank
    @3082frank 8 місяців тому

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

  • @Adambroughton29
    @Adambroughton29 8 місяців тому +8

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

  • @DreamslideProductions
    @DreamslideProductions 8 місяців тому

    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

  • @YungstarProd
    @YungstarProd 8 місяців тому

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

  • @samfarabee2963
    @samfarabee2963 4 місяці тому +1

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

  • @GamerGriaBros
    @GamerGriaBros 8 місяців тому

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

  • @DudeRobot
    @DudeRobot 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @MikeDosik
    @MikeDosik 8 місяців тому

    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. ^_^

  • @Eighty8k
    @Eighty8k 7 місяців тому +6

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

  • @thebassmentsoundtbs
    @thebassmentsoundtbs 8 місяців тому

    Major milestone, Proud of you.

  • @RawDaddyLou
    @RawDaddyLou 8 місяців тому

    This is dope, good work bruv.

  • @Spitty95
    @Spitty95 8 місяців тому

    This is super dope bro congrats

  • @danol5749
    @danol5749 8 місяців тому

    Bro this is so good! Nailed it

  • @GOTT19
    @GOTT19 8 місяців тому

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

  • @kamranahmad5536
    @kamranahmad5536 7 місяців тому

    You crushed this!!!

  • @Homieonice
    @Homieonice 7 місяців тому

    Great work bro!!

  • @wlxnbeatz7256
    @wlxnbeatz7256 8 місяців тому

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

  • @ashwinsidd5270
    @ashwinsidd5270 8 місяців тому +1

    You did an absolutely amazing job 😎 👍

  • @devonpoling4500
    @devonpoling4500 8 місяців тому

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

  • @georgefaria7541
    @georgefaria7541 8 місяців тому

    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

  • @syphess
    @syphess 8 місяців тому +2

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

  • @GavinDiDifferent
    @GavinDiDifferent 8 місяців тому

    That’s a huge accomplishment! You did good too 👏🏾👏🏾🤟🏽🎉

  • @athousandmiles1k
    @athousandmiles1k 8 місяців тому

    thanks for documenting this!

  • @jayjo0685
    @jayjo0685 7 місяців тому

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

  • @JimdaTMariano
    @JimdaTMariano 8 місяців тому +1

    This awesome Simon! 🤩

  • @Dennis0010
    @Dennis0010 8 місяців тому

    Yoo! Thats so sick, Congrats!

  • @Blackswanflymusic
    @Blackswanflymusic 4 місяці тому

    Beautiful composition my friend

  • @ntonyproduction
    @ntonyproduction 8 місяців тому

    I'd love to watch you play more video games man!

  • @RichardFeral6
    @RichardFeral6 7 місяців тому

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

  • @eien.ni.nemui.
    @eien.ni.nemui. 8 місяців тому

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

  • @nephmusic6824
    @nephmusic6824 8 місяців тому

    You nailed it bro! You really did.

  • @user-dr2jr6th5u
    @user-dr2jr6th5u 8 місяців тому

    Well, I think despite the fact that this was a lot of stress and probably one of your first tracks for a video game (I'm not aware of your past with that) you did a good job!
    Been following you for a long time now and I really liked it.
    Keep it up, Simon! Or just leave.

  • @bisade-phillipsjudah9306
    @bisade-phillipsjudah9306 7 місяців тому

    Always proud of you!!!

  • @ifelovemusic
    @ifelovemusic 8 місяців тому +3

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

  • @ADIX_Official
    @ADIX_Official 5 місяців тому

    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

  • @Reve42
    @Reve42 8 місяців тому +1

    I remember playing the full horizon chase 1 game, I definitely recommend it. I’m not really into racing games, but this one is just awesome.

  • @nolliemane
    @nolliemane 7 місяців тому

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

  • @tomschlaiss5735
    @tomschlaiss5735 8 місяців тому

    Nice work and video, cheers from Germany

  • @neusun_cev
    @neusun_cev 8 місяців тому

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

  • @HoneyJ-Reel
    @HoneyJ-Reel 8 місяців тому

    That's Cool Simon and congrats.🎶🙏🇱🇨

  • @Mjpa7860
    @Mjpa7860 8 місяців тому

    Wow! Definitely awesome and fire!!

  • @mukinha
    @mukinha 8 місяців тому

    So cool man, congrats!

  • @TerenceKearns
    @TerenceKearns 7 місяців тому

    Dude, I really enjoyed this video. You're a really dope producer and I'm not trying to blow smoke up your @$$. I was really surprised as to how specific the client was with their requests. Honestly, I think that is great. It really lets you know what to focus on so you dont waste time bumping around in the dark hoping that the next iteration will be okay. They really push you as well so that you can produce something better than you would normally do left to your own devices. Brutal Barry would push you even further. If you took everything he said and tried it anyway without fearing a loss of artistic identify you would be on the fast track to mastery. Your own flavour and identity will win out in the end no matter what but it would just be next level. I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Maybe it has inspired me to have a crack at game music. Nice one.

  • @kevinjeudy5607
    @kevinjeudy5607 8 місяців тому

    That was cool. Good job Simon.

  • @mycillio
    @mycillio 8 місяців тому

    this is content. keep on doing your thing man!