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Indie Game Soundtrack Composition: From MIDI to Orchestration

Jason Coleman's approach to game audio design for independent development

Founding Principles

  1. Bass as Anchor - Low frequencies must be felt, not just heard
  2. Player Rhythm Matching - Music tempo should complement gameplay pace
  3. Dynamite Simplicity - Memorable motifs that don't fatigue 8-hour sessions

Track inspiration: Can't Turn It Off - the procedural generation challenge

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