How Music For Videos Games Are Made!

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  • Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
  • YOOOOO! I partnered up with Epic Games & Aquiris Studios to work on there newest game Horizon Chase 2! In this video, I show you guys a full behind the scenes process on how I made music for one of their levels. This is my first time composing for video games and I had a blast making this!
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  • @AndreasJepsenMusic
    @AndreasJepsenMusic Год назад +1421

    Love Barry just being brutally honest at the end there lmao. But it's how you learn and grow. Awesome video as always!

    • @sandmanlopez9920
      @sandmanlopez9920 Год назад +12

      You spoiled it 😥💅

    • @kingderpygoat
      @kingderpygoat Год назад +86

      @@sandmanlopez9920 bros crying whilst painting their nails

    • @tuckddd9
      @tuckddd9 Год назад +6

      @@kingderpygoatyou don’t use the word whilst irl

    • @bobaplaysgames4019
      @bobaplaysgames4019 Год назад +24

      I guess it is input, not really guidance. The barry guy I assume was a part of the team who made the game, these were obv his opinions. I think the vocals in the background definetly worked, whereas Barry wish he didn't put them in, but also, he old af so that probably has something to say 😂

    • @Dreded100
      @Dreded100 Год назад +28

      @@bobaplaysgames4019 "the Barry guy" is the main composer for the franchise according to 13:31. I'm not sure why they needed to have someone else do this level instead of him, but he would definitely be the person who would know how well it fit in with the rest of the game. But the devs liked it enough to put it in the game so good enough.

  • @Art_is_mad
    @Art_is_mad Год назад +481

    I love the reality check ending😂❤. Feedback can't always be a nice thing, even for Simon the Simon himself

    • @Cybah
      @Cybah Год назад +33

      let's be real he doesn't really make this type of music ever so it's understandable he won't be that good at something like this even if he's obviously a much more talented producer in the genres that he specified in than the video game composers. Everyone got their strengths and weaknesses

    • @dive4323
      @dive4323 Год назад +7

      ​@@Cybahare you his lawyer?

    • @Bound2chaos2
      @Bound2chaos2 Год назад +7

      i think it was good for an arcade video game song based

    • @ProdByEvol
      @ProdByEvol Год назад

      fuck that guy at the end.. shoulda jus asked him to make it he’s “the master”

    • @user-snwflksnow
      @user-snwflksnow Год назад

      he was just saying his opinion what@@dive4323

  • @dbthemc
    @dbthemc Год назад +832

    Definitely nailed the Rocket League sounding aspect in the first cut. Here's to you getting a placement in RL in the future 🙏💯

    • @TinoRL
      @TinoRL Год назад +12

      this is legit the only thing that'd make me turn on music on rocket league

  • @Terror-Gene
    @Terror-Gene Год назад +473

    Good on you for leaving the critical feedback from the main composer in!
    Much respect for taking it on the chin.
    Quality stuff as always! 🥰

  • @winter3578
    @winter3578 Год назад +218

    Love how barry is so honest but they hired you for a reason they needed your sound in there and it fits perfectly

  • @TomBsf
    @TomBsf Год назад +1048

    Seeing Simon play video games just feels kinda out of place but I like it

    • @prodboolinn
      @prodboolinn Год назад +23

      it really doesn't tho cuz producing is honestly like a video game

    • @95leo
      @95leo Год назад +7

      I was literally thinking that. Sitting behind a screen trying to find the most efficient way to do a thing lol

    • @zero2OO3
      @zero2OO3 Год назад +4

      bro i like it

    • @NewBeatz722
      @NewBeatz722 10 месяцев назад

      Fr💀

    • @johndoe6189
      @johndoe6189 7 месяцев назад

      There are people who are like, "Back in my day, we used midi racks instead of vst's and sequenced them in boring sequencers instead of DAWS. F*ck these flashy songs." I'm not like that lol!

  • @srimshady
    @srimshady Год назад +68

    Dude at the end roasted the shit out of Simon 😂

  • @Unkown549
    @Unkown549 Год назад +89

    That ending was brutal 😂

    • @cleverhardy5230
      @cleverhardy5230 Год назад +21

      I mean, Barry is way older than Simon. His styles and values definitely differ from Simon's.

    • @pixssassin
      @pixssassin Год назад +21

      It's the hardest part about this production thing 😂 I have been like producing for an year or so and the critical feedback always hurts I have to try to not take the feedback personal .

    • @cleverhardy5230
      @cleverhardy5230 Год назад +10

      @pixssassin I try not to take offence to criticism either. I just think "You don't like this piece, I'll try another one."
      And if I were to compose for a film or a game, there'd be a deadline. And if the director keeps messing around, I'd be like "I know you didn't like this piece, and you didn't like the previous three. But unless you agree on something tonight, I won't be able to send it to the mastering engineers tomorrow. So you'll have to bear with me while I come up with something." And the director may eventually like it.

    • @ajwesybeatz4015
      @ajwesybeatz4015 Год назад +1

      @@cleverhardy5230 i agree all the pointer he said are all down to preference

    • @yassin5989
      @yassin5989 Год назад +3

      @@cleverhardy5230 I don't think because Barry is way older than Simon, it's just that Barry is a master as Simon said, Barray knows better than Simon, and all the points he said are valid, I didn't like the vocals too, they are just terrible and don't fit in the game's music (Simon is more like a hip hop beat maker) and I've never heard these types of vocals in a game soundtrack, the bass is great but the melody is so reptetive (just the same 6 notes every 10 bars or something), it's not repetitive, but I feel like Simon didn't even write one, the game devs do care a lot about a linear good melody , a melody that tells a story, and Simon didn't even try but as I said Simon is more of a beat maker, and that's just my opinion, still Simon is a good music prodcuer

  • @MaxDawn
    @MaxDawn Год назад +96

    Love the video and the unexpected ending. Simon just got kinda demolished by the feedback of the main composer haha.

  • @pxldj
    @pxldj Год назад +48

    As a composer of game music I can say you nailed it, happy to see my friends Israel, Paulo and my mentor Barry in this video! Amazing video!

  • @omuhillary4354
    @omuhillary4354 Год назад +50

    Honestly Seeing the way Simon takes feedback and work on them is premium 💯 he's really good with his craft

  • @joeman123964
    @joeman123964 3 месяца назад +6

    as a software engineer i actually relate to the ending.
    so you made a good song at first, but then the client made MANY changes, then once it's complete someone else says they don't like it etc. but that final song wasn't really your song, it was severely altered to the client's needs

  • @brkofdon
    @brkofdon Год назад +30

    you putting in the notes from the main composer says a lot about you as a creative!! well done!!!

  • @JacksonSadinsky
    @JacksonSadinsky Год назад +9

    The exact customers you want. They were so nice and careful with giving notes!!! What great devs

  • @trollingisasport
    @trollingisasport Год назад +30

    As a composer this is like watching myself lol That's cool they give you all that useful feedback. Sometimes clients just like what I make and I feel weird.

  • @guershonsaintfleur
    @guershonsaintfleur Год назад +18

    I'm happy for you Simon for this accomplishment! I've made two comic book series when I was in jail to pass time. I haven't copyrighted them yet but I've already made theme songs for them on FL Studio Mobile. Thank you for posting this, you inspire me! I'm wishing the best of luck for you and everything you accomplish moving forward! ❤

  • @amerodemetri
    @amerodemetri Год назад +6

    Great video! An unexpected ending but I think if that is your one of your first few times producing gaming music, it was pretty spot on.

  • @TheSabinCole
    @TheSabinCole Год назад +2

    Seeing what the devs wanted and the response to their feedback was really interesting, so sick!

  • @kyegutierrez25
    @kyegutierrez25 Год назад

    recently got a few devs ask me to create for them & I came here for a little studying. Great content man as always man!

  • @justjoshp8581
    @justjoshp8581 Год назад +5

    lowkey didn't know there is gonna be a 2nd game, i loved the first one so much. congrats on getting to make music for it

  • @Solanaar
    @Solanaar Год назад +2

    The thing I immediately noticed is that he didn't have a video of the gameplay running along with the track. That's so essential to making music for film and games. You need the reference just like you need references while mixing.

  • @kxdsh
    @kxdsh 5 месяцев назад +3

    Barry's accent is something, there's like scottish with a bit of american in there

  • @Kazeno
    @Kazeno Год назад +6

    nice to see you working in a track for a game, proudly created by brazilians like me. great job, Simon

  • @TRVladdy
    @TRVladdy Год назад +2

    Why did bro just greet him with a heil h*tler at 13:30 XD

  • @Hello-cq6re
    @Hello-cq6re 6 месяцев назад +1

    I'm a beginner developer and this is inspires me a lot. The way of dealing with musitions and the work for a big company is so amazing, i mean i know its hard but seeing you dealing with such a big company like Epic Games is so inspiring.

  • @MelloDeeBeats
    @MelloDeeBeats Год назад +1

    The end sound FX 😂😂😂😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

  • @ArgentIcon
    @ArgentIcon 10 месяцев назад

    Absolutely addicted with HC2 right now!
    Great to see a glimpse of the music production 👍

  • @daschwah
    @daschwah 8 месяцев назад +1

    Amazing work, man. And considering that Barry was one of the absolute godfathers of this entire style, the fact that he was so engaged in providing feedback is really an indication of how well you did with the authentic emulation.

  • @SamFocused
    @SamFocused Год назад +15

    Thank you Simon I really appriciate that you Share This experience 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
    Cause I Always Had on my Bucket list as Well to make one day a composition for a Game and a movie/series.
    Great Soundtrack I felt the Race Vibe at the End 💯💯💯

  • @blakkwolverine__
    @blakkwolverine__ 5 месяцев назад +1

    that was pretty dope man, loving your content sure gives a lot of inspiration and insight into the world of sound 🎶

  • @Mr_Wiley
    @Mr_Wiley 9 месяцев назад +2

    I already enjoyed the video.
    But putting that closing call with critique was so brave and respectable, immediately liked and subbed.

  • @melodiastudio13
    @melodiastudio13 5 месяцев назад +1

    The honest critics at the end is actually the highest appreciation a professional could give to every video game music composer.

  • @Eighty8k
    @Eighty8k Год назад +9

    Simon just casually cooking up one of the craziest beats for a racing arcade game

  • @LDreTheGiant
    @LDreTheGiant Год назад

    Great video sir

  • @LEXANNEPIANO
    @LEXANNEPIANO Год назад +7

    Dude that’s so awesome and I’m happy for you that you achieved one of your biggest dreams! I really want to make music for video games and this was very inspiring.

    • @Humbleguy236
      @Humbleguy236 Год назад +1

      I checked out your channel , you’re talented and can do it!

  • @Arcticvbi
    @Arcticvbi Год назад +1

    Let him cook! Great job Simon, I'm so happy this came together and it was fun working with you on this.

  • @GoldenNarakos
    @GoldenNarakos Год назад +2

    Its crazy how much goes into making one song for a level in a game. That's why I like games with good music because besides it sounding good you know it may have gone through some shit to get this good. Nice job man.

  • @thunderbirduk
    @thunderbirduk 5 месяцев назад +2

    I found this so useful. I'm a published musician/composer who has done media work, podcast music, meditation tracks, e-book sound fx etc, trying to break into the world of games developers, so this was really great. Would love to chat some time! My channel has a lot of my work and previous projects on. Thanks again and the best of luck with your projects :)

  • @RWaarden
    @RWaarden Год назад +18

    Hey Simon, congrats on the achievement! Gaming with your own music in background must feel different fr

  • @TheJpurdie
    @TheJpurdie Год назад +1

    you nailed the brief, and just because that guy at the end wouldn't have done it the same way... isn't indicative of you doing anything poorly or underwhelming... you smashed it!

  • @grayfox4239
    @grayfox4239 3 месяца назад

    I thought it was freaking epic, man! Nice job. Might even check the game out. Thanks for sharing the process!

  • @DreamslideProductions
    @DreamslideProductions Год назад

    yo props for posting the process, ive been there and you just can't please everyone lol. oh the flashbacks..... but either way you got the placement, people will play that game and remember your song as one of the great things about it. especially cause it seems that level is more difficult. congrats man, always a joy to see your work

  • @jinnybeats
    @jinnybeats Год назад

    The old head at the end is trippin the vocal chops are iconic

  • @MelloDeeBeats
    @MelloDeeBeats Год назад +1

    8:06 that's the moment I said "he nailed the video game sound"

  • @Avenged1
    @Avenged1 Год назад +1

    Incredible video! Your talent is beyond this world!

  • @XcaliberZeroSync
    @XcaliberZeroSync Год назад +2

    So dope - glad to see more people get into Sync

  • @ihsobak
    @ihsobak Год назад +2

    Great job on this piece. It fits with the game perfectly in my ears!

  • @samfarabee2963
    @samfarabee2963 Год назад +1

    As someone who wants to start composing for videogames this was eye opening.

  • @Vapor-Fi
    @Vapor-Fi Год назад +3

    Love the first Horizon Chase, can't wait to tryout the sequel. Awesome you got a chance to make music for it.

  • @NikBeats2k
    @NikBeats2k Год назад

    YOU KILLED IT MAN.

  • @Spitty95
    @Spitty95 Год назад

    This is super dope bro congrats

  • @GavinDiDifferent
    @GavinDiDifferent Год назад

    That’s a huge accomplishment! You did good too 👏🏾👏🏾🤟🏽🎉

  • @c.y.a_official
    @c.y.a_official Год назад

    Love to see this🤧🤧🔥🔥

  • @noahnolte7288
    @noahnolte7288 Год назад +1

    Great video! Awesome to see the process of some contracted work like this come into fruition! Also so cool to see such great feedback coming from Epic Games! Great track Simon!

  • @jvaha1888
    @jvaha1888 Год назад +2

    This is one of the best videos, love the process, love your work, congrats Simon!

  • @CiprianGombar
    @CiprianGombar Год назад +1

    Love how that slide is Confidential yet you casually put it on RUclips 😂😂

  • @TheOfficialKingIdea
    @TheOfficialKingIdea 5 месяцев назад +1

    8:00 Great family guy Peter griffin voice 😂😂😂

  • @YABSGlobal
    @YABSGlobal Год назад

    Congratulations bro, im next ❤

  • @Melj945
    @Melj945 Год назад +1

    "you did a lot of things im not sure i wouldve done". Simon: "thank you so much man!"

  • @TrapHausCreo
    @TrapHausCreo Год назад +2

    Levels 🔥💪

  • @ILIKESCIFI
    @ILIKESCIFI 3 месяца назад

    Thats one awesome video! Very clear and shows the process very very well. Well done man! Greetings from a game sound designer here!

  • @kostyachernysh5030
    @kostyachernysh5030 7 месяцев назад

    Nice track! Great job!
    I believe that's a great feeling playing a game and listen to the music you've made

  • @jfy8023
    @jfy8023 Год назад +1

    If im netflix i calling this man for every series

  • @eien.ni.nemui.
    @eien.ni.nemui. Год назад

    simon showing music, cars, and games all in one video is like a cool little reward for me waking up on time today

  • @diarbeatz
    @diarbeatz Год назад +1

    I really enjoyed the soundtrack! Glad you widen your experience in gaming music production!

  • @Adambroughton29
    @Adambroughton29 Год назад +8

    This is brilliant content, cool to see you grow over the years, well done!

  • @rijlerofficial870
    @rijlerofficial870 Год назад

    Dudeee honestly you nailed it at least from my vision but from the pro we don't know right, hats off man mad respect 🔥

  • @cameronanderson3647
    @cameronanderson3647 Год назад

    I love this, it was cool to see the communication with the game dev leaders. More videos of this sort would be very entertaining

  • @g11even
    @g11even Год назад

    You did an awesome job fr

  • @Flairis
    @Flairis Год назад

    Boy was COOKING you at the end 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @g-clef11
    @g-clef11 Год назад

    this is crazy fire🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @ADIX_Official
    @ADIX_Official Год назад

    at some point im very jealous about how easy and good Simon makes the beats, but im not jealous bad way, keep going Simon you really inspire me

  • @neusun_cev
    @neusun_cev Год назад

    aye man love the content never forget when I found u from the kyle beats contest been here from the start keep it up!

  • @therealanton200
    @therealanton200 Год назад

    Bro! Imagine being his wife, waking up in the morning to bangers like this. I would for sure be ready for work ! XD

  • @radishprouction2714
    @radishprouction2714 Год назад

    MY MAN Simon doing big things. Thanks for all your lessons over the years I've learned so much watching your videos and to see your growth over the years really impress me a lot. Keep doing great man

  • @SturnfordTv
    @SturnfordTv Год назад +8

    I love you Simon. You're my hero whom I'd wish my son to be born to be. You always inspire me and i wish my son will archive things i couldn't during my music production journey

    • @prodbyfrigus
      @prodbyfrigus Год назад +5

      It's never too late bro, remember, marathon not a sprint

    • @SturnfordTv
      @SturnfordTv Год назад +1

      @@prodbyfrigus Thank you so much for this, hopefully it'll come to pass.

    • @DifficultyGame
      @DifficultyGame Год назад +3

      music isnt something defined by age. if your talent/hard work shows you can still be successful

    • @SturnfordTv
      @SturnfordTv Год назад +2

      @@DifficultyGame For sure

    • @red0ctane19
      @red0ctane19 Год назад +3

      ​@@DifficultyGame Most definitely! I didn't start producing until I was coming up on 28. I was like "screw it! This has always been my dream, why not?" Even if I can't make a full time living out of it, I'm so happy I started and will make music forever.

  • @red0ctane19
    @red0ctane19 Год назад

    "Have better handwriting".... ooof! That hit me hard. 🤣 Congrats Simon! This is absolutely amazing.

  • @robrt999
    @robrt999 Год назад

    you are quickly becoming one of my favorite youtubers, keep up the great work

  • @alistbeats98
    @alistbeats98 5 дней назад

    Crazy thing about the the guy at the end is it’s all up to taste , doesn’t necessarily mean he’s right or wrong. Cause all though he didn’t like the vocal chops . That was one of my favorite parts of the track. It’s really up to taste

  • @ArsenialBeats
    @ArsenialBeats Год назад

    That's dope man! Barry Leitch is a fucking legend for his SNES Top Gear/Top Racer soundtrack.

  • @RichardFeral6
    @RichardFeral6 Год назад

    Mans channeled his inner mvc for those melodies, amazing work🎉🎉

  • @jayjo0685
    @jayjo0685 Год назад

    Wtf???? Didn't yet finish the vid but the second try is FIIIRRREEE🔥🔥🔥🔥😍😍😍 Love the sound

  • @RockManDelta
    @RockManDelta Год назад

    Barry is one of my greatest friends. Love the way he reacts to everything!

  • @DaMarcus008
    @DaMarcus008 Год назад +3

    It's already crazy you're talking to Epic, but BARRY LEITCH the legendary Top Gear composer!? 😀 Anywho, I'm glad I came across this video this'll help me with my compositions for video games so I can get even better. This track sounds sick bro keep up the good work! 👍🏾

  • @Saiiddesigns
    @Saiiddesigns Год назад

    That composer roasted you, but you stayed humble, so cool. Love the music by the way

  • @themk9617
    @themk9617 Год назад

    Bro... I've been subscribed before everyone realized you are a heat... till now, I've always considered every detail you lay down... hope you're doing well and spirits high as usual... appreciate everything you're doing for me... last not least for us!

  • @ajwesybeatz4015
    @ajwesybeatz4015 Год назад

    i loved the song congratz

  • @thanos879
    @thanos879 Год назад

    Barry is the type of guy we need around. Just brutally honest sharing his wisdom. But you'd also have to be a person that can take constructive criticism.

  • @niltonsantos8381
    @niltonsantos8381 Год назад

    dude in the end just nailed simon hahaha, but yo the soundtracks is crazy

  • @Mista808
    @Mista808 Год назад

    I want to see you produce something for Bethesda or Blizzard or one of the top Triple A developers out there.
    I know EPIC is a Triple A developer but the game they got you on board with is out dated looking as all hell and
    I already know Servida is ready to conquer even scores from a game such as Final Fantasy, or Zelda, or even
    something like Resident Evil! Still a huge step Simon! It's incredible to have followed you for all these years
    and see you tackle so many unique ventures that have came your way!

  • @harrybarretto
    @harrybarretto Год назад +4

    Damn, for your first time producing this type of arcade-y music, you killed it! Lot's of really good ideas with the melodies and progressions, gave me chills at one point. I can see where Barry is coming from with the points he mentioned, esp. the vocal chops. They didn't quite match the vibe of the game, I think RL had too much of an influence on you there haha. Nonetheless, really appreciate you showing the whole progress of this experience, it was a nice change up! My goal is to get at least close to where you are in production. Thx for everything you taught me and all the inspiration! Servida Music to 1mill!! 🙌

  • @mehmanmusic
    @mehmanmusic Год назад

    I really loved the first beat

  • @EzComEzG0
    @EzComEzG0 Год назад

    Ayooo, bro SHREDDED you at the end 🤣. I'm over here JAMMING, then an OG Grand master comes and just tells you he likes your bass line....🥲

  • @MandosCulture
    @MandosCulture Год назад +1

    I love the Serious Servida face during the interview lmfao

  • @zomb7138
    @zomb7138 Год назад +1

    The ending shows you the different level that actual screen scorers are on. Any experience composer would say that the arrangement was TOO predictable and simple. This is not a surprise since Simon is primarily a hip hop producer in which simplicity is best in that genre. But in vgm/film music, it’s probably the biggest mistake most beginners make because their natural tendency is to add on top of the track every 2/4/8 bars etc. However, the reason why this was game-ready was because of the overall quality of the instruments, samples, mix and sound design (which is skills Simon obtained from being a highly skilled producer).
    With all that being said, most producers (especially the fl studio ones) would’ve failed miserably at this project which goes to show the overall musicianship Simon has.

  • @mercyiconic_sa
    @mercyiconic_sa Год назад

    Personally I am very motivated by your video. I would definitely like to go down that route as a music producer to focus on video games the same way that you have actually stepped into that. Share a video on how one can actually approach video game publishers.

  • @bisade-phillipsjudah9306
    @bisade-phillipsjudah9306 Год назад

    Always proud of you!!!

  • @o.n.a658
    @o.n.a658 Год назад +16

    Bro acheiving his goals!!!!I'm happy to see that he is growing since the Tyler the creator beat.... Congratulations again!!!!❤

    • @supermatt-99
      @supermatt-99 Год назад

      which tyler the creator song did he produce

  • @YungstarProd
    @YungstarProd Год назад

    Building momentum in cues is half the battle. Doing great bro! 💎👑

  • @JimdaTMariano
    @JimdaTMariano Год назад +1

    This awesome Simon! 🤩