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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

If you're curious about what Gamescom is like from a composer/developer's perspective, I made a video documenting my week :). www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2df...

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My Week At Gamescom As A Game Composer

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

This release follows a complete update of our Steam page, including new capsule art, a new trailer, and a new demo! Do check it out, and wishlist if you want 😊 store.steampowered.com/app/1906430/...

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Halve on Steam

Two spirits wake up separated in a broken world, with no memory of what they once were. Control them simultaneously in an atmospheric, immersive journey about separation, memory, and the hope of becom...

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Last February, we recorded the main theme for 'Halve' by @moonleafstudio.bsky.social with an orchestra, and today I finally get to share the end result! :D youtu.be/SkyuBgywS8c

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Once, We Were Whole - Main Theme from 'Halve' w/ score

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Composing music is a funny job, and a lot of work happens that I don’t always show… #creativeprocess #composer #behindthescenes

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

I agree, and I'm horribly inconsistent at this, but what's helped me make it somewhat bearable is batching it into one day or afternoon, when I make a bunch of posts, videos, or whatever. That way I at least have a pile to pick from when the time to post is there

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Hurray! I'll be at Gamescom and Gamescom Dev next week! This year I have the joy of showing off 'Halve' by @moonleafstudio.bsky.social to the world! If you'd like to try our new demo , including loads of new music by yours truly, shoot me a message! See you there! :D

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Orchestral Earcandy is something you can use to make a reverb tail *just* a bit more interesting! 🍭 ...even though it's mostly done with reverb 😄 In this track, this space is an important transition. I wanted to do more with it, so I added a few layers that would just be heard in this empty space!

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

And here's part 2 - the climax! I love keeping my sketches simple, so I have plenty of room to try different things, while staying on course!

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Going from Piano Sketch to Orchestration! My piano sketches are often very basic, but they provide me with the basic elements I need to get started on the full orchestration. Let's break down the orchestration of the Harmony, Bass, and Melody!

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

For the full track (which is a pitch for a BIG game I *just* didn't get: youtu.be/q99J16moOU8

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Unreleased Music - The Game Pitch that Almost Made It

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

NOTHING beats a live musician 🎻 Recording a single soloist can elevate a whole piece to the next level. Here's the comparison between a (very good!) sample library and a live performance. When you have the funds and the opportunity, live musicians are always worth it!

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

We have been cooking! The music is done (the notes at least), and parts are currently with soloists! I can't WAITWAITWAIT to finally share this with the world when it releases :D

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Hint: Odd time signatures themselves asked me to relay this message. This example was made with Lineage Percussion by ProjectSam!

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

What if rhythm could talk? 👀 Odd Time Signatures built of 2s and 3s; short and long beats. Morse code uses the exact same concept. I thought it'd be a great idea to combine these 2, and start spelling out words with odd time signature chains. Can you tell what this excerpt is saying?

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Did a little deepdive in the odd time signatures I used for the final boss music in 'Halve' by @moonleafstudio.bsky.social! Enjoy my very nerdy ramblings on a subject I'm weirdly passionate about!

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Using Advanced Arithmetic to Make Boss Music

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

All about that bass! Let's break down how I added some weight in the low register for this string section! Music for 'Halve' by @moonleafstudio.bsky.social #composer #gamemusic #orchestration

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Building the Orchestration Step by Step! 🧱 This cue gets quite full, which is why I slowly introduce the separate elements of the orchestration. Here's a step-by-step breakdown of the orchestration of this short snippet!

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

One of those days where nothing works, until at some moment you decide "Let's try a different key signature," and you write 1,5 minutes in as many hours.

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Thank you, Hajo! I have the same feeling - they do sound great, but I also feel I need way longer than these 8 hours I got for now to really get the most of it. Time to dive in some more :)

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Thanks to Vienna Symphonic Library for sponsoring this video! (First collab ever, happy me!) You can watch the full video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxuD...

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Can I Master a String VST in 8 Hours?

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Can I Master a String VST in 8 Hours? It can take a while to get to know a new sample library. I challenged myself to see how far I would get in 8 hours, and this is (part of) the end result!

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

When the hard work is done, you can ENJOY the orchestra! At our recent live recording session, we had a couple of 'bonus' takes in the end. We already had everything, so we could sit back and enjoy!

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Streaming this live was such a joy, and I'm happy it was valuable to so many people. The VOD is still up, so you can still watch it back at your own leisure - www.youtube.com/live/qjA0cqf...

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

POV - The orchestra hits the climax on the first take... The first take is always special. Hearing the orchestra play your music is always an emotional moment. I got quite overwhelmed when the climax hit, and was still quite flabbergasted at the end of the take.

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Stream starts at 19:00 CET with yours truly handling his nerves, and answering some questions together with my friend and orchestrator Federico before the recording starts at 19:30! Hope to see you there!

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Recording sessions like this are usually very secretive, so the goal is to open up the curtains to anyone who is interested! If you know anyone who might be interested, or simply curious, please do consider sharing this link! :)

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Today is Live Stream day! Tonight at 19:30 CET, we will be recording the Main Theme for 'Halve' (that you can hear in the video below) remotely with an Orchestra, and it will be Live on YouTube! youtube.com/live/qjA0cqf...

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

JOIN US - We're recording the Main Theme with orchestra, and you can join us for the recording live stream on February 23rd, 19:30 CET! Announcement vid - youtu.be/1Kr4nkWTKYw Live Stream Link - youtube.com/live/qjA0cqf...

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Live Streaming an Orchestral Recording Session?! - Announcement!

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Symmetrical characters, symmetrical melodies! 🎶 In our opening cutscene, we see the characters for the first time. To enhance the symmetrical visuals, I apply the same technique in the music!

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

When the low brass is so good, they trigger STANK face.

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

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Live Streaming an Orchestral Recording Session?! - Announcement!

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Adding COLOR✨to the Forest music! Our Forest level is very bright and colorful - here's how I'm applying the same in the music!

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Last summer, I wrote and recorded an interactive combat piece during the course "Writing and recording music for Games" by @awintory.bsky.social at Synchron Stage in Vienna. This week was a highlight of my life, and I'm very happy to finally share the end result! :) www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D27...

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Interactive Combat Music - Recorded at Synchron Stage, Vienna

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

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Live Streaming an Orchestral Recording Session?! - Announcement!

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Adding Music Layers Based on Movement! When you hit the ice surface in this level, an additional layer of music is added that enhances the sense of flowing movement!

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

JOIN US - We're recording the Main Theme with orchestra, and you can join us for the recording live stream on February 23rd, 19:30 CET! youtube.com/live/qjA0cqf...

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Remote Orchestra Recording Session Live Stream!

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Using a Composition Technique to Support the Gameplay! Contrary motion is a common counterpoint technique, and I'm using it to support the idea of symmetry in our game!

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

POV - the main theme plays when you get a new ability! JOIN US - We're recording the Main Theme with orchestra, and you can join us for the recording live stream on February 23rd @19:30 CET!

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

IN US - we're live-streaming the orchestral recording of the main theme on February 23rd @19:30 CET on YouTube! Link to announcement - youtu.be/1Kr4nkWTKYw Link to stream - youtube.com/live/qjA0cqf...

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Live Streaming an Orchestral Recording Session?! - Announcement!

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Developing a Melody! ✂ Breaking up your melody into shorter sections can help you extend your compositions! youtube.com/shorts/cprL7...

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Developing a Melody! ✂

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Please share this with anyone interested! Whether you are a composer looking to do a sessoin like this, a gamedev/filmmaker or other creative curious whether recording music live is worth it, or if you're simply curious what a session like this is like :)

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

On February 23rd, at 19:30 CET, we will be recording the main theme of 'Halve' with an orchestra, and you can join us! I have booked a Remote Shared Session with the Budapest Art Orchestra and will stream the entire session live on YouTube! youtu.be/1Kr4nkWTKYw

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JOIN US - Recording Orchestra on Live Stream for our Game!

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Now with all the pieces in place, I can go back and forth between Wwise and DAW to tweak transitions, export versions and stems, which I can then simply drag and drop in a system that's already working :)

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Implementing a big Boss music Sequence this week. Wrote it mostly linearly (with a few breaks for transitions) to get the music out first. Spent the morning yesterday splitting it out into smaller sections and getting those working in Wwise. And it works!

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

YES - SO well deserved!!! Not only for the music, but the man is the best advocate for game music we could wish for.

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

I'm doing a Live Composing session in this template! This Friday at 19:00 CET on YouTube! youtube.com/live/womli5v...

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Writing Cartoon Music! - Let's Compose S03E01

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Tom Schipper @tomponist.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Orchestrating a Quirky Character 🙃

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