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Brian LaGuardia @brianlaguardia2.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

"...one of the most memorable soundtracks of the year, a massive complement considering it's up there with the likes of Hades 2 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33." This is probably the best complement we on the music team have ever received! Read more here: #Grammys #fyc #JRPG #music

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Shujinkou Review: Learn Japanese While You Play On Switch

Dive into our review of Shujinkou, the dungeon-crawler JRPG from developer Julian Rice. Discover how its Kanakae Orb system teaches Japanese

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Brian LaGuardia @brianlaguardia2.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Proud to announce that my six year odyssey as lead composer is officially on the Grammy ballot!

Brian LaGuardia @brianlaguardia2.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Had a blast editing this gorgeous footage from Night Sky Films for my mother's Denver-based music contracting business. Take a look at her new YouTube channel! www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKbq...

Ensemble Medley - Music for Any Occasion

YouTube video by A Touch of Class Music

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Brian LaGuardia @brianlaguardia2.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Had a blast arranging some Undertale music for this and can't wait to hear the orchestra nail it!

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Brian LaGuardia @brianlaguardia2.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Had a ton of fun scoring this trailer with the mountain of themes we had at our disposal! youtu.be/4uFftMBS8ms?...

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Shujinkou - Announcement Trailer - Nintendo Switch

YouTube video by Rice Games Inc

Brian LaGuardia @brianlaguardia2.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

I've been looking forward to this action cue for almost two years, and I finally got to it! :D www.youtube.com/watch?v=rN9f...

Heir to the Empire OST 08 - Ambush on Bimmisaari

Brian LaGuardia @brianlaguardia2.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

The game I worked on is currently #1 on OpenCritic's 2025 Hall of Fame. Who knows how long it'll last, but for a tiny team, brand new IP and first-ever title (both for the studio and myself as composer proper), I couldn't be more excited! #JRPG #videogames #HallOfFame

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Brian LaGuardia @brianlaguardia2.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Had a ton of funn arranging for the GDC Concert again this year! My favorite assignment was the "if X made Y" medley, full of musical jokes and fun mashups. I just posted the score with the audio and footage, take a look! www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ahj... #GDC2025 #notation #scorestudy #arranging

Score Study: If X Made Y (GDC Concert 2025)

Brian LaGuardia @brianlaguardia2.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

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The moment I've been waiting for for over six years has arrived! The Shujinkou OST is now live on Spotify and Amazon Music! Lotta talent to thank that won't fit in this post but here's the album release page! www.brianmlaguardia.com/shujinkou/

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Shujinkou – Brian LaGuardia

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Brian LaGuardia @brianlaguardia2.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

When someone asks me what I sacrifice just for the chance to turn what I love doing into a solvent career in this economy:

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Brian LaGuardia @brianlaguardia2.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Sometimes you discover, to your own great shock, that you're actually good at something you didn't think you would be. Recently, that was extemporaneous public speaking! Thanks, Parker Symphony!

Brian LaGuardia @brianlaguardia2.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

This is going to be crazy! Anyone in the general vicinity of GDC won't want to miss it!

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Brian LaGuardia @brianlaguardia2.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Another glowing review and it's melting my heart. I spent so long terrified that connoisseurs of the genre would bounce off my western-colored orchestral stuff and traditional Japanese insturmentation approach. Full OST link coming soon! www.tech-gaming.com/shujinkou/

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Shujinkou review

It’s unambiguously evident that Rice Games’ Shujinkou was driven by passion. Instead of the customary succession of splash screens acknowledging middleware brands, there’s a heartfelt dedication fr…

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Brian LaGuardia @brianlaguardia2.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

First review of the game I've been scoring for over six years (and that is coming out this week!) is in: 95 overall, and a staggering 98 for sound! So excited to share all nearly seven hours of music with you all! :) www.rpgfan.com/review/shuji...

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Shujinkou Review | RPGFan

In an interview with Game*Spark News, Shujinkou director Julian Rice expressed his desire to create a first-person dungeon crawler (DRPG) in the vein of

Brian LaGuardia @brianlaguardia2.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Winifred Phillips is a kind, sweet soul and a massively talented composer. So heartwarming to watch her acceptance speech as the winner of the 3rd ever Music for Interactive Media Grammy. Congrats to her!

Brian LaGuardia @brianlaguardia2.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

It's happening again! Always thrilled and honored to be arranging charts for the best thing about GDC. This is music that inspires me every day and pushes the envelope of the art form. If you're in San Fran this march, don't miss it! It's free for every level! t.co/d5gt0KhFUU

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Brian LaGuardia @brianlaguardia2.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

I was so taken by Arcane that I couldn't help but put together a little love letter about the music. Spoilers for season 2. Enjoy and Happy New Year! www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUZx...

The Brilliance of Silco's Theme

Brian LaGuardia @brianlaguardia2.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

I can't seem to stop myself from working on this unpaid side project that nobody asked for lol. But I am definately having fun scoring one of my favorite books from childhood. Got four orchestral cues and this source cue so far. www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCgh...

Heir to the Empire OST 05 - The Anchorhead Hussle

Brian LaGuardia @brianlaguardia2.bsky.social · 30/10/2023

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I am at a point in my career where I can't afford ensembles, only soloists. So it goes without saying that when I get stems back from a true pro on a project I've worked on for five years straight, I get a quite giddy. Truly nothing replaces live musicians, never will.

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Brian LaGuardia @brianlaguardia2.bsky.social · 25/10/2023

Looking for some spooky new music for Halloween? Check out the companion album I wrote for the one-shot tabletop horror RPG Fear of the Unknown! It's John Carpenter meets Harry Manfredini, and the 3 bonus tracks are designed to loop indefinately for your session! open.spotify.com/album/5uQCH5...