Music Composer for an Anime Horror Game

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Summary

Hello, I am currently looking for a talented composer with a strong artistic sensibility for creating music for my game. The soundtrack will play a major role in the overall experience, and I am looking for someone who can create both peaceful and horror-themed versions of the same musical themes. About the Game The game is inspired by Japanese anime aesthetics and follows the story of a schoolgirl with a yandere theme. A key part of the experience is the contrast between the game's innocent appearance and its darker underlying horror elements. Because of this, the music must help reinforce that contrast. Main Theme Requirements The standard version of the soundtrack should evoke feelings such as: The end of the school year The beginning of summer vacation Nostalgia Innocence Peacefulness Warm anime-style emotions A safe and relaxing atmosphere The player should feel like they are in a cheerful and innocent world. This emotional contrast is extremely important because it makes the horror moments much more impactful. The tracks can be relatively short and designed to loop seamlessly. Horror Variations For each main theme, I would also like an alternate horror version that transforms the original atmosphere into something unsettling, disturbing, and mysterious while still retaining elements of the original melody. Initial Music Needed For the first phase of development, I am looking for approximately: 1 Main Gameplay Theme (+ Horror Version) 1 Main Menu Theme (+ Horror Version) 1 Pause Menu Theme (+ Horror Version) A total of 3 core tracks and their horror variations. Long-Term Opportunity This project is planned as a long-term collaboration. Music is one of the most important aspects of the game, and if your artistic style matches the vision of the project, I would be very interested in continuing to work together throughout development. In that case, you would become one of the key creative contributors to the project. If this sounds like a project you would enjoy working on, I would love to hear your portfolio and discuss the creative direction further. Musical References To help illustrate the style and atmosphere I'm looking for, here are a few musical references. Main Menu Theme Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MphqBbeYatk I'm looking for a calm, nostalgic, and emotional atmosphere that immediately establishes the tone of the game. The music should feel warm, innocent, and slightly melancholic, similar to the feeling of a peaceful anime summer. Gameplay Theme Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WStsG16sJ0A This represents the overall atmosphere I would like during gameplay. The music should feel relaxing, cheerful, and comforting while maintaining a strong emotional connection with the player. It should reinforce the feeling of a normal and peaceful school life. Pause Menu Theme Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ih84DLEB0y4 For the pause menu, I would like something soft, atmospheric, and reflective. The player should feel as if time has briefly stopped, creating a peaceful moment before returning to the game. Horror Variations For each of these tracks, I would also like a horror version. The horror versions should keep some of the original musical identity while transforming the atmosphere into something unsettling, disturbing, mysterious, and psychologically uncomfortable. The contrast between the innocent version and the horror version is a core part of the game's identity. The objective is to create a strong emotional contrast between a seemingly safe and innocent world and the darker reality hidden beneath it. Thank you.

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 1-3 months
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  • Remote Job
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Music Production
Music Composition
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About the client
Member since May 20, 2025
  • France
    Pouillon6:37 AM
  • $3K total spent
    9 hires, 3 active

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