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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

32 years ago, Final Fantasy VI (& maestro Nobuo Uematsu) gave us one of the most unforgettable moments in game music history: the opera scene. Celes’ aria has stayed with me ever since… that feeling of longing & quiet strength carried through music. 🥹 #FinalFantasyVI #FF6 #GameMusic #VideoGameMusic

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Some music never leaves you; the themes of @worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember… So it means a great deal to share that this September, I’ll be joining the World of Warcraft concert tour as a featured soloist in cities across the United States. 🎤🎶

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

I had the joy of recording Middle Eastern-style vocals for the #PUBGMobile "Skyhigh Spectacle," composed by Ignacio Ramirez back in 2024… and after how much players loved it, the event has returned this year! So grateful to have been part of something that resonated enough to come around again. 💫

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Back home from a wonderful week at #GDC and feeling incredibly inspired. It was an honor for the song I recorded with #YokoShimomura for Lost Soul Aside to be nominated for “Best Original Song” at the GANG Awards. Huge congrats to the team behind Clair Obscur on their beautiful winning piece. 🫶

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Nothing quite like being surrounded by the game audio community at GDC. 🎮 Scenes from my first couple days here, including last night’s concert hosted by @awintory.bsky.social and Troy Baker. It was wonderful seeing some of my friends up on stage performing.

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

31 years of Panzer Dragoon. 🐉 To celebrate the series' anniversary, here’s my performance of the Crimson Dragon main theme, composed by the incredible Saori Kobayashi. The music of this series has always felt otherworldly to me… It was a joy to step into that world and sing this piece.

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

✈️ Wheels up for GDC! Currently somewhere in the sky, on my way to San Francisco. I'm excited for a week of reconnecting with the amazing game audio community and talking all things music. If you’re attending, please come say hi! 🎮🎶 #GDC #GameAudio #GameMusic #VideoGameMusic #GameDev

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Singing for legendary game composer #YokoShimomura on the G.A.N.G.-nominated theme song for #LostSoulAside, ”Luminous,” was an incredibly special collaboration. 🥹 I recorded the vocals during a live remote session from my #RecordingStudio while the team monitored in real time from Japan. 🇺🇸→🇯🇵

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Today, I turn 40. 😳 Some people call that “middle age,” but honestly… I still feel as energized as when I was just getting started. I’ve had the privilege of singing on incredible soundtracks, growing as an artist, becoming a mother… and sharing it all with the love of my life.

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

From raw take ➝ early mix. This one lives in the shadows… An eerie, layered vocal for an upcoming AAA game with composer Tom Salta. This track called for something fragile and unsettling: a lead melody woven with counterpoint to create tension underneath.

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Heading back to #GDC this year and looking forward to reconnecting with the #GameAudio community! 🎮

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

✨ Celebrating 40 years of Hyrule! ✨ The Legend of Zelda has been part of my life for as long as I can remember... and over the years I’ve had the joy of creating several fully produced tributes inspired by this world. Here’s a short montage of four of my favorites! 💚

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Hard to believe it's been 15 years since my first live video game music performance - w/ legendary composers #HirokiKikuta & #KenjiIto as special guests! 🤯 This piece with Kikuta-san features my original vocals & lyrics, & marked the beginning of my journey as a professional concert soloist in VGM.

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day tomorrow, I’m practicing some self-love: making sure that inner voice is speaking with kindness, and allowing myself to rest a bit without guilt. It’s amazing how transformative it can be to treat yourself with the same compassion you so freely give to others.

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Ah, the recording room… Truly my zen space. No matter how chaotic life gets with 2 rambunctious kids, a week straight of school closures (due to snow ❄️), & other unexpected surprises… I can close this soundproof door, take some deep breaths, & focus on singing on some wonderful projects.

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Sometimes all you need is a red dress, a black piano, and a melody that never quite stops playing in your head... (📸 @zirconst.bsky.social) #AintMisbehavin #Vocalist #JazzVocalist #JazzVocals #JazzMood #MusicianLife #RemoteRecording #LoungeVibes

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Andrew Aversa (zircon) @zirconst.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

This may come as a shocker... but I don't like AI-generated music! I'm taking a break from talking about tech I DO like to talk about this specific tech I DON'T like, namely the services trained on vast catalogs of music without paying their creators. youtu.be/UaoaylW0lag

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Studio day with Tom Salta, starting vocals on a AAA game I’ve dreamed of working on! 🎙️🎮 We’ve teamed up on five Halo OSTs, Honor of Kings, & many other projects over the years. So grateful for our long history of collaboration! 🎶✨ #GameMusic #GameAudio #VGM #VideoGameMusic #Vocalist #AAA #Composer

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

(1/4) Thrilled to share my brand new showreel: a glimpse into my journey as a vocalist in the world of video game soundtracks - including featured performances, songwriting, and lyrics I’ve contributed along the way. 🎙🎶 🎮 #Vocalist #GameMusic #VGM #GameAudio #VideoGameMusic #OST #Singer #Composer

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

I'm so confused. *What does it all mean?* Is this "rebranding" for the heck of it? Or are we talking a weeklong party instead of an industry event for professionals? 🫣

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ALT: a cat is being held in someone 's lap and the words wait what are visible

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Every vocalist has a long list of miracle remedies for fighting off a cold: steaming, throat spray, mysterious teas from faraway lands… My secret weapon? The ancient, highly advanced combo of… rest and water. 🫡💧 #SingerLife #VocalHealth #vocalist #VoiceCare #HydrationNation

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

This #WayBackWednesday, I’m reminiscing about my first Hollywood film credit 🎬: singing the Gran Turismo ending theme on Lorne Balfe and Andrew Kawczynski’s incredible score, with my dear friend @julieelven.bsky.social. 🥰 @thegranturismo.bsky.social #GranTurismoMovie #GranTurismo #FilmMusic #OST

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

The past few weeks have been a blur of vocal recording work and back-to-school parenting life. It can be hard to remember to slow down and just… breathe. 🌅 So this week, I’m focusing on steady steps and small wins. 🎶💛 What’s one thing you’re looking forward to this week?

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

As the season shifts into early Fall, I always start to notice how alive nature feels… the crisp air, the deeper colors, the softer light. It’s such a grounding time of year, and sunsets like last night’s remind me to appreciate all the quiet changes around me. 🍁🍂🌅

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

A behind the scenes tour of my home recording studio and gear! From soundproofing and acoustic treatment, to my preferred mic, audio interface, headphones, DAW, and video equipment. ☺️ #homerecording #RecordingStudio #vocalist #composer #gamemusic #gameaudio #videogamemusic #vgm #musicgear #bts

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

It's the 7th anniversary of #destiny2forsaken 's #OST, including my fav track with inimitable composer @wilbertroget.bsky.social: “Watchtower.” (Nevermind my bias since I sang these Bulgarian choir #vocals for the piece! 😉) #gamemusic #vgm #gameaudio #videogamemusic #vocalist #composer #destiny2

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

It is my deepest honor to share this collaboration with legendary #composer #YokoShimomura (#midiplex): the main theme song to the action RPG video game #LostSoulAside, for which I am the lead #vocalist and co-lyricist. ✨🐉 #gamemusic #videogamemusic #vgm #OST #soundtrack #actionRPG #singer #lyrics

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Behind the scenes... of a behind-the-scenes video. 😅🎤 🎥 Here's a sneak peek of my #recording & #filming setup for today. Would anyone like to get a closer look or walkthrough of the gear I use? 🤔 #vocalist #OST #gamemusic #videogamemusic #VGM #behindthescenes #homestudio #bts #remoterecording

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Two of our dearest friends, Stevo and Val, have just entered a crisis with their sweet 4-year-old son: multiple tumors discovered in his brain and spine. He will be undergoing surgery, and hopefully we'll get some answers soon. It would mean the world to us if you could chip in to the GoFundMe. 🙏

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Donate to Help Xavier Bortz Through Brain Surgery & Recovery, organized by Andrew Aversa

Our dear friends and pillars of our community, Stevo Bortz and Valeri… Andrew Aversa needs your support for Help Xavier Bortz Through Brain Surgery & Recovery

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

👾 Do @zirconst.bsky.social or I know anyone that works for a #gamestudio or #gamepublisher in #BritishColumbia and/or the #Vancouver area of #Canada? 🇨🇦 Lemme know, and thanks in advance! 🎮 #BC #gamedev #gamedeveloper #gamedevelopment

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

OHS:HIT demos sound incredible; I can't believe this is a FREE library. Seriously. I was especially wowed by the classic Mortal Kombat theme demo... 🤭 Great work, @impactsoundworks.bsky.social team! 👏👏👏👏 (And good save on the title, @zirconst.bsky.social's favorite marketing manager, Lauren!)

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

A sampling of the #waymo taxi experience at #GDC2025 w/ @wilbertroget.bsky.social, Mick Gordon, & Robbie Dolan! Accidentally lost my purse that final night with all the business cards I had collected during the conference (so please reach out if we met!)… #GDC #gameaudio #vocalist #gamemusic

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

(#GDC photo dump part 2!) My heart is so damn full after #GDC2025. Sharing meals, swapping stories, grabbing way too many coffees, and even riding robot cars - was magical. We laughed together, teared up with joy, and celebrated the very worlds we help to create through our art. #gameaudio #vocalist

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

It's been an incredible first 2 days at #GDC! What a reminder of the power of music in games. 🎶✨ Biggest surprise? Hugging (about 10 times) my old friend Mick Gordon after 13 years since our last hang in Melbourne. Such a surreal and beautiful moment. 🥹 #gameaudio #gamemusic #GDC2025 #vocalist #VGM

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

The airline gods smileth down on me today; there are not one, but TWO empty seats beside me on my early morning flight to San Francisco. 😌 See you soon, #GDC! #GDC25 #GDC2025 #GameAudio #GameMusic #vocalist #soundtrackvocalist #sessionsinger #vgm #videogamemusic #gamedev

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Sun’s coming out, air's warming up, & so is the recording booth! With #GDC just around the corner, I’m in full prep mode: finishing up projects & getting ready to connect w/ fellow #gameaudio folks. See ya soon, San Francisco. Until then, it’s me, my mic & a whole lot of high notes! 🎙️🎶 #vocalist

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Jared @ktn.one · 10/03/2025

Day 1 of #FrostFatales2025! twitch.tv/gamesdonequick And am not disappointed so far! Bonus that there’s been another @jillianaversa.bsky.social and @zirconst.bsky.social #OCRemix getting love, this time “Lullaby of the Sky”!

Photo of a TV showing Twitch, highlighting the current track.

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Thrilled to share some vocals I had the privilege of singing for composer Bryan Atkinson, on Angel Studios' new animated series: #GabrielandtheGuardians! The show features some incredible animation and an all-star voice cast, plus Bryan's dynamic score. ❤️ #anime #vocalist #OST #soundtrack #composer

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Today on my birthday, I'd love nothing more than for you to support @zirconst.bsky.social’s recent album, ARCOLOGY, on Bandcamp. In 1.5 months, it's been streamed ~121,200 times~ between combined platforms! 🤯 Link: zirconstudios.bandcamp.com/album/arcology #EDM #vocalist #electronicmusic #IDM

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The Game Audio Diversity Alliance @gameaudiodiversity.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Going to GDC? GADA is once again partnering with California Pizza Kitchen and the Game Audio Denizens Facebook group to host a fundraiser to help us continue to support a diverse #GameAudio industry! 🍕 Join us on Tuesday, March 18th: www.groupraise.com/events/29947...

Pizza with a Purpose - California pizza kitchen

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Will you be at #GDC in a few weeks, and are you in the #gameaudio / #gamemusic field? I want to see you! Please comment here and I WILL send you a DM to set up a chat if you'd like to meet up. Promise I don't bite. 😛 (If you're more comfortable DM'ing me first, that's ok, too!) #gamedev #gdc2025

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Andrew Aversa (zircon) @zirconst.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

I love me a nice warm synth pad, so here's a sound design tutorial on how to make super lush ones with the free Vital plugin. Enjoy! (Also, I love Frog's) www.youtube.com/watch?v=cF5ku3Og0Nk

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

👋 Re-introduction time. I'm a soundtrack vocalist & performer. If you’ve played #Halo, #Destiny, #GodOfWar, #Civilization, #Soulcalibur, #KillerInstinct, #Katamari, #HonorofKings, #Diablo, #PUBG, or seen a concert from #VideoGamesLive, #InonZur, #HirokiKikuta or others, you may have heard me sing! ❤️

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Andrew Aversa (zircon) @zirconst.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

After I made that 'rating all my synth plugins' video, the #1 suggestion people kept making was to check out Arturia Pigments, which I did... and it's amazing?! How did I miss this?!! youtu.be/yLrug3Yekmg

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Jillian Aversa 🎙️🎶 @jillianaversa.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

“…Let love surround…” Through the lens of @zirconst.bsky.social, no coat, but surrounded by nature…somehow I still feel warm. 🥰 Happy Valentine’s Day, one and all. 🫶 #gamemusic #gameaudio #vgm #vocalist #finalfantasy #ffvii #ff7 #ff7remake #ff7r #nobuouematsu #overclockedremix #ocremix

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Andrew Aversa (zircon) @zirconst.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

I asked my community what sort of new YouTube videos they'd like to see from me, and "Composition & Arrangement" was at the top. So... here's a beginner-friendly quickie on how to write more atmospheric chords! youtu.be/4-xzz_l3PUs

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