Sai @vius.bsky.social · 03/04/2026Tried to capture the warmth of a gentle, reassuring hug. How did I do? #NewMusicFriday 341
Sai @vius.bsky.social · 27/03/2026[14/14] Pre-save "One Day I'll Find My Wings" on Spotify & Apple Music here: share.amuse.io/track/vius-o... 020
Sai @vius.bsky.social · 07/02/2026A tune so vibey, I caught a livestreamer absent-mindedly humming along when it kicked in during his Adaptory run a few weeks ago 🎶 Catch the full soundtrack here, on your favourite music platform! 70 mins of pure zen sci-fi vibes, just for you <3 tunelink.to/adaptory #BandcampFriday #Indiegames 141
Sai @vius.bsky.social · 05/02/2026In the process of smashing out some last-minute tunes for @vectrix.bsky.social's team's entry into the Hytale mod jam, I appear to have slipped back into my "generic battle music" phase by mistake. Whoops ⚔️ #gameaudio @hytale.bsky.social 181
Sai @vius.bsky.social · 28/01/2026Some vibey zen sci-fi music for you to relax / dodge meteors to ☄️🎶 Over two years in the making, the soundtrack to @stormcloak.games's Adaptory is now on Bandcamp and streaming services! Find it on your favourite platform, right here: tunelink.to/adaptory #gamemusic #indiegames 283
Sai @vius.bsky.social · 03/09/2025Hans seems to really dig the final edit. Totoro… might need another minute to think about it. Absolutely stoked with the end result from my recording session with the European Recording Orchestra – full video dropping tomorrow! #gameaudio 020
Sai @vius.bsky.social · 02/08/2025Getting to work with the European Recording Orchestra last night was a lot of fun. My very first remote session! 040
Sai @vius.bsky.social · 29/07/2025Doing a bit of last-minute proofreading, in preparation for a little recording session 👀 050
Sai @vius.bsky.social · 15/07/2025I was shocked when it made the top 5 list… but OCEANIA WINNER???? WHAT???????? I'm actually screaming. Also fun fact, the piece I submitted was recorded by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra just last year. Those recordings should be going up soon, so stay tuned!! 100
Sai @vius.bsky.social · 15/07/2025Okay sooo, CRAZY turn of events: Back in March, I stumbled across a global composer competition hosted by the European Recording Orchestra, and submitted one of my pieces on a complete whim. No expectations. That piece was just announced as the Oceania region winner. WHAT. 260
Sai @vius.bsky.social · 01/07/2025I've always loved trying to find those catchy, expressive melodies that make players' spirits soar at key moments. Here's a little sneak peek at how I've been putting together one such tune for the game Adaptory! #indiegamedev @stormcloak.games 152
Sai @vius.bsky.social · 03/05/2025First ever conference talk done and dusted. Shout out to the folks at #PBP25 for being the most wholesome, most welcoming audience ever – incredibly stoked by the hugely positive response to my passionate 30-min orchestral game music rant 🧡 040
Sai @vius.bsky.social · 16/04/2025NZ peeps! Come watch me rant about the state of orchestral music in games at #PlayByPlay2025, where I'll be giving my FIRST EVER conference talk! But more importantly, let's talk about how an *authentic* orchestral soundtrack can give your players goosebumps… and how to land one on an indie budget 😎 192
Sai @vius.bsky.social · 11/03/2025Posting this a bit late, but super excited to announce that I'll be going yet another round with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra this year! They'll be recording my latest piece, which was written as a symphonic love letter to my hometown's artistic community ✍️ 150
Sai @vius.bsky.social · 08/02/2025Went on a hike with some friends over the weekend, and we lit a campfire in the evening. What follows is a succinct summary of events: 010
Sai @vius.bsky.social · 13/01/2025Post-apocalyptic sci-fi "opening titles" vibes 🎶 Some friends of mine randomly embarked on a group worldbuilding project over the weekend, and so I HAD to spur them on with some fresh theme music. Haven't composed purely for fun in ages – this felt awesome. (Still unpolished of course!) 120
Sai @vius.bsky.social · 30/12/2024A snapshot of some highlights from 2024: THREE gigs with our national symphony orchestra, a trip to PAX AUS to help showcase our work on the upcoming game Adaptory, and loads of other cool projects not pictured here. It's been a VERY up-and-down year… but hopefully the momentum continues in 2025 💪 000
Sai @vius.bsky.social · 28/12/2024Been playing through the game Creaks (by @amanita-design.net) and my goodness, what a game – coolest art style I've seen in ages, and I especially LOVE the way the music builds as you slowly piece together each puzzle! Grinned like an idiot when the drums kicked in at the first "light bulb" moment 🔥 140
Sai @vius.bsky.social · 26/12/2024But let's discuss an actual gaming example. Check out this gorgeous sequence from the first 10 minutes of Ori and the Blind Forest – minor spoilers, but this happens practically right at the start of the game, so I figured I'd be able to get away with including it in this thread :) 120
Sai @vius.bsky.social · 20/12/2024Game devs! If you're ever looking to feature an orchestral (or orchestra-heavy) soundtrack in any of your games, here's some advice to make sure it'll turn out stunning – even when you don't have the budget to hire a full orchestra 🎶✨ (Thread 👇) #gamedev #indiegames 483
Sai @vius.bsky.social · 19/12/2024Any time I submit a new music demo for Adaptory (@stormcloak.games's upcoming game), our lead dev Jevon complains about it getting stuck in her head – always a validating piece of feedback to get, as a composer 😆 Might be biased, but I think we're onto a bangin' soundtrack 🔥 #gamedev #gameaudio 1163
Sai @vius.bsky.social · 04/12/2024Is there anything more satisfying than a clean musical day/night cycle transition? 🎶☀️🌒 This demo is taken from Adaptory – an upcoming base-building survival game that I'm working on. Check it out on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2201620/... #gamedev #gameaudio 1101
Sai @vius.bsky.social · 22/10/2024Hello, Bluesky! I'm Sai – an NZ-based freelance composer with a love for storytelling 📖 Though I draw from many genres, all of my work carries a 'cinematic' touch. I specialize in orchestral music, and I've even worked with our national orchestra on many occasions. Here's some cool stuff I've done! 56114
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