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Adriaan van Niekerk @adriaan-v.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

I had a lot of joy scoring this short film for the Orchestral Tools competition.

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The Composer's Journey

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Stu @stuwallinger.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Creating my own Game Dev Starter Pack. If you're working on some game of any size and want to be added in let me know! 😀 Aimed mostly at solo or small teamed devs, whether it's hobby or professional doesn't matter to me! go.bsky.app/HDP32wx

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Adriaan van Niekerk @adriaan-v.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

I'd like to share a new epic cue I composed this week. I would love to work on a medieval RPG this year.

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studio SAMA ! @studio-sama.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

LOOKING FOR 3 ROLES !!! (cant edit the post haha)

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Adriaan van Niekerk @adriaan-v.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

My newest anime piece I composed. I find composing anime a wonderful contrast from the darker music I usually write. #filmcomposer #gamecomposer #anime

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One Day Soon

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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

150 spots filled! If you want to follow some cool indie studios on Bluesky then look no further 🙌🏻 go.bsky.app/EbnyA2d

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jess m. ☕🍂 @jametc.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Repost with an anime you think everyone should watch! This film is more Ghibli than most Ghibli films are. If you want high fantasy with wizards and also magical civilization satellites, please watch this beautiful film which is available here: youtu.be/v_5MuiG4-nI?...

Screenshots of the animated film Princess Arete, a young princess does her duties, plays chess, watches civilians celebrate her wedding, and examine a beautiful enchanted jewelry box

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Adriaan van Niekerk @adriaan-v.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

I'd like to share a rescore I composed for a sequence from Nosferatu. I really love old-fashioned horror and tried to stay true to the style. #composer #filmcomposer

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CT Nosferatu Rescore

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Adriaan van Niekerk @adriaan-v.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

I recently submitted a submission for The Cue Tube's Vesper film scoring competition. I'm really privileged that my entry has been shortlisted. #composer #filmcomposer #gamescomposer

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VictoryDrawsStuff - COMMS REOPENED ON VGEN! ✨ @victorydrawsstuff.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Under 10K Indie Animators 🌟: go.bsky.app/E2w7W5g Webtoon Canvas Creators 💚: go.bsky.app/KR2zR9U

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Adriaan van Niekerk @adriaan-v.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

I'd like to share a rescore I composed of the Crow Hill Company's Storm Cello Trailer. It was really great working with both Arabic and metal influences. #composer #filmmusic #gamemusic

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Desert Cello

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Big Hippo 🇮🇪 @bighippoart.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Today is my birthday and if you want to give me a gift, please repost my art 😊 #sciart

Underwater illustration featuring large marine animals

A dynamic illustration featuring a pack of gannets diving erratically in a hunt for fish.

A group of various freshwater fishes swimming peacefully in a shallow river.

A kelp forest full of marine animals including coral fishes and sharks.

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Gigi 🐦‍🔥 GameDev 🌈 @giselavaquero.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Today we’re launching Jellyworld’s Bluesky channel and here are some of our games. We’ve got plenty of updates coming soon! 😀 Help us out with your follow and get ready for everything that’s coming. 🥰

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Grip Fast Gameworks @gripfastgame.works · 01/02/2025

Followers everywhere! I've created a special starter pack for those of us making games the old fashioned way. Please share everywhere and re-post it so more creators can be added and share the love for hand-drawn art-forms in the video game space. 🖌️ 🎨 🎮 😎 #gamedev #indiegamedev #noai #videogames

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Adriaan van Niekerk @adriaan-v.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Haven't posted in a while. I'd like to share a competition entry written a classic spy style. youtu.be/vt11U5YugD8 #composer #filmmusic

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Vesper Competition Entry

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Traptics I Xenopurge! 🔜 OUT NOW! @traptics.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Still plenty of room in our Starter Pack of European game devs. Ping me if you wanna join. Share if you wanna help. Follow them if you wanna see awesome stuff. go.bsky.app/RuQhSr7 #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev

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#PortfolioDay @portfolioday.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

The next #PortfolioDay is TOMORROW Tuesday, January 14th! If you’re a creative looking for work or someone looking to hire talent, this is the tag for you! Watch this video to find out how to participate. 👉youtu.be/09cs_chctNk 👈 More info at portfolioday.art💛

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How to #PortfolioDay!

Good luck! 💛Newsletter ► https://portfolioday.substack.com/Website ► https://www.portfolioday.art/Bluesky ► https://bsky.app/profile/portfolioday.bsky.socia...

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Adriaan van Niekerk @adriaan-v.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

I truly feel humbled and excited at the same time. I received my letter of recommendation from Jason Graves. #composer #vgm #gamemusic

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Adriaan van Niekerk @adriaan-v.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

My website is now live and I'm accepting commissions for scoring games and films. I love composing music that leans towards dark fantasy and noir, but I also enjoy lighter and more whimsical music, especially anime. www.avn-music.com #composer #gamemusic #filmmusic.

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Adriaan van Niekerk @adriaan-v.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

I want to keep my workspace minimalist and clutter free.

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Adriaan van Niekerk @adriaan-v.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

Hi, everyone. I hope you’re all settling well into the new year. I intend making 2025 a year of personal and professional growth. I’m currently working on my porfolio and website. Here is a link to my latest music portfolio. play.reelcrafter.com/GkyAYE3kTHm5...

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Demo Reel

Adriaan is an award winning composer (AWFF 2022) and mainly composes orchestral music in a wide variety of genres and is available for film and game scoring pro...

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Thunderful Games @thunderfulgames.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Our first Starter Pack was super popular, so we've created 'Thunderful's List of Totally Awesome Indies #2'! go.bsky.app/QeWoy2N Comment below if you're an indie developer or studio that hasn't yet been included in one of our packs, and we'll get you added. Don't forget to reshare! 💖

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Adriaan van Niekerk @adriaan-v.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Wishing everyone a creative 2025. This year I want to maintain a balance between light and dark in my work. That being said, my first cue of the year I wish to share might be a bit scary. I've been eplaying Alice Madness Returns, which has been a great inspiration. #composer #filmmusic #gamemusic

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Rabbit Hole

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Adriaan van Niekerk @adriaan-v.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

A really intriguing trailer. Can’t wait to see the film.

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Adriaan van Niekerk @adriaan-v.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

This morning I sketched a battle cue for my portfolio. Orchestral Tools' Grimm is such a great library for this style. #gamemusic #filmmusic #vgm

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Knight's Bridge

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Stu @stuwallinger.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

The new Pack A : go.bsky.app/84vQwvP

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Adriaan van Niekerk @adriaan-v.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

A while ago I bought my daughter a musicbox that plays the theme from Kiki’s Delivery Service. It is kind of coinciding with my current study of anime music. Right now I’m working through Master the Score’s anime courses. These courses provide a solid compositional foundation for anime. #anime

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Adriaan van Niekerk @adriaan-v.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

A quick battle cue I wrote some time ago. It's more of a practice sketch than a full idea. #gamemusic #vgm

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Knight

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Adriaan van Niekerk @adriaan-v.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

A short fantasy cue. I am exploring different ideas and orchestral textures that would be suitable for fantasy. #filmmusic #gamemusic #vgm

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The Flying Library

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Adriaan van Niekerk @adriaan-v.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

youtu.be/gnRaNXifPpM A short Anime inspired piece. Although most of my writing is often on the darker side, I do enjoy the lighter side of music too.

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Spring Breeze

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Adriaan van Niekerk @adriaan-v.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Taiwan is really beautiful. Yilan station at night.

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Adriaan van Niekerk @adriaan-v.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Took a trip out to Yilan last week. The station is a hundred years old this year.

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Laure @laure.otter.town · 20/11/2024

#Gaming Industry starter pack MEGA THREAD! Let's go! 😎 Help me out by adding more in comments please, let's help each other rebuild networks 🤝 go.bsky.app/2gdae71

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Martijn van Zwieten @mvavz.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

I created a Game Dev Freelancer Starter Pack. Chock full of freelancers chomping at the bit to help you build your dream game - or dream studio! Or... you know, it will be, when more people sign up. Let me know if you'd like to be included! go.bsky.app/BvMVC8W

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Adriaan van Niekerk @adriaan-v.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

A vertical slice of game play I submitted for a competition. I love composing battle cues, but find exploration music the toughest to write. #gamemusic #gameaudio

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Elengard Ascension by Stephano M.M.G.: Indie Game Music Contest submission by Adriaan van Niekerk

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Adriaan van Niekerk @adriaan-v.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

A short noir clip I scored. Thank you to Frank at MITA for making the clip available. Noir is one of my favourite genres to compose in; it really feels like my 'home' style. I went with a symphonic score on this clip, but I'm planning on writing some jazz noir soon. #filmmusic #gamemusic #gameaudio

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Alex Mercer AVN

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Adriaan van Niekerk @adriaan-v.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Here's an atmospheric exploration cue. The focus is on keeping the texture moving forward while still having recurring elements. I was really inspired by the vintage Tomb Raider games when writing this. #gamemusic #gameaudio

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Adriaan van Niekerk @adriaan-v.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

A short fantasy cue I composed earlier this year. #filmmusic #gamemusic

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Adriaan van Niekerk @adriaan-v.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Here's a short video I rescored a few years ago. I still love the dark expressiveness of the visuals. I always feel so comfortable composing in this style. #filmmusic #gamemusic

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