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JOHN THEODORE
Music for Games, Film, and Animation
When fantasy, drama, and fun need a soundtrack
THE MUSIC
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THE WORKS
A few projects with 'Music by John Theodore'
ABOUT JOHN THEODORE
John Theodore is a composer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist working in Los Angeles. With a love and fascination of medieval and fantasy music, he has spent the last few years searching out and learning some of the more exotic instruments of the era, from the nyckelharpa to the hurdy-gurdy.
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As a composer, John is best known for his work with Ghostfire Gaming. This Dungeons and Dragons based company brought him on to write the campaign song for one of their most successful Kickstarters to date, "The Seeker's Guide to Twisted Taverns". The song was a true collaboration and success, featuring lyrics by Runesmith, a vocal performance by Annapantsu, and animation by JoCat. The song helped the Kickstarter raise over $1.6 million dollars, and continues to be listened to by thousands of fans daily. With the success of the project, a companion album of loopable tracks for the 16 taverns was commissioned. "The Seeker's Guide to Twisted Taverns" album features live orchestra, and some of the world's top solo instrumentalists.
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As a session musicians, John's hurdy gurdy and nyckelharpa playing can be found on a few of the largest games of 2024, including Star Wars: Outlaws, AFK Journey, and RIOT's 2XKO.
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Be sure to subscribe to his YouTube channel or follow him on Spotify to stay up-to-date with all new releases!
DUNGEONS, DUNGEONS, AND MORE DUNGEONS
John has made a name for himself in the TTRPG community, stemming from his work with Ghostfire Gaming. John continues to gain fans and clients alike with his penchant for writing music for fantasy based stories in a host of TTRPG settings. He's looking forward to continuing his work in this genre, as well as venturing into the more interactive space of video games!
Nyckelharpa and Hurdy Gurdy
As a nyckelharpa and hurdy gurdy player, John specializes in providing high-quality recordings of performances of these traditional medieval instruments. If you're looking for a unique soundtrack for a game or film project with a medieval flair, John can help.
ANIMATION
A life long fascination with video games and animation has led John to collaborate with some of the industry's most talented, up-and-coming artists and developers. From student animated projects and games, to independent productions, working with games and animation are some of John's favorite mediums to score.
CONTACT ME
Want to learn more about using my music in your projects or having me write some custom music for your game or film? Need some nyckelharpa, hurdy gurdy, vocals, or guitar recorded for your project? Get in touch, and let's collaborate!