How Music For Videos Games Are Made!

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]

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

[@sandmanlopez9920]

You spoiled it 😥💅

[@kingderpygoat]

@@sandmanlopez9920 bros crying whilst painting their nails

[@tuckddd9]

@@kingderpygoatyou don’t use the word whilst irl

[@bobaplaysgames4019]

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]

@@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.

[@TomBsf]

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

[@br3ndan583]

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

[@95leo]

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

[@zero2OO3]

bro i like it

[@NewBeatz722]

Fr💀

[@johndoe6189]

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!

[@Art_is_mad]

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

[@Cybah]

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]

​@@Cybahare you his lawyer?

[@moggingyou]

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

[@ProdByEvol]

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

[@user-snwflksnow]

he was just saying his opinion what@@dive4323

[@winter3578]

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

[@Terror-Gene]

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! 🥰

[@dbthemc]

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

[@TinoRL]

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

[@srimshady]

Dude at the end roasted the shit out of Simon 😂

[@pxldj]

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!

[@Unkown549]

That ending was brutal 😂

[@cleverhardy5230]

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

[@pixssassin]

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]

@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]

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

[@yassin5989]

@@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]

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

[@omuhillary4354]

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

[@brkofdon]

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

[@trollingisasport]

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.

[@daschwah]

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]

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 💯💯💯

[@guershonsaintfleur]

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! ❤

[@jvaha1888]

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

[@CoopNinjask1]

Imho, you made the best music on the entire game. I've replayed this specific track just to hear it again. Your song sounds a lot like DJ Alok. Congrats, man!

[@radishprouction2714]

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

[@noahnolte7288]

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!

[@Eighty8k]

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

[@amerodemetri]

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.

[@diarbeatz]

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

[@JacksonSadinsky]

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

[@SystematicCompositions]

Love to see a talented composer getting to do the work they enjoy!! You have taught me so much about the world of music production, and now I'm getting to see you doing the kind of job I dream of! Keep up the wonderful work man, you're bringing a great energy that the world of music composition needs more of! It brings me me the motivation to keep working at my own skills, so that one day I might be able to make something as powerful as some of my favorite game composers!

[@ihsobak]

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

[@Vapor-Fi]

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

[@MelloDeeBeats]

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

[@cameronanderson3647]

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

[@RWaarden]

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

[@TheSabinCole]

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

[@LEXANNEPIANO]

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]

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

[@Avenged1]

Incredible video! Your talent is beyond this world!

[@Mr_Wiley]

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

[@illusionxxz4638]

Super cool, I really appreciate this video’s existence and thanks for all the inspiration Simon

[@zomb7138]

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.

[@themk9617]

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!

[@rijlerofficial870]

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

[@Arcticvbi]

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

[@Kazeno]

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

[@justjoshp8581]

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

[@DREVMYSOUL]

So cool process and result!! Man you really did a good job!!! Please keep do what you doing! I love your videos and you're cool) love you man

[@robrt999]

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

[@XcaliberZeroSync]

So dope - glad to see more people get into Sync

[@tisbutascratch9374]

hey simon, love the work you put in and the beat that was made for the level. Keep up the good work!!!

[@shotsofstory1403]

Thank you for showing different avenues for producers!

[@kostyachernysh5030]

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

[@MikeDosik]

Heck yeah my dude! So awesome to hear your track in the game. You've come such a long way and I'm so heckin happy for you bud. ^_^

[@GoldenNarakos]

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.

[@michaelhamilton4711]

Great job showing your process! A couple of my courses in for my degree thru Full Sail University was centered on sound production for games. You did an amazing job bud.

[@Melj945]

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

[@dayleywhaley2420]

Amazing thank you for sharing your process on this you smashed it 💪🏽

[@YungstarProd]

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

[@MYOH]

Had a blast watching this! Now I really want to start making music for games 💪🏻

[@kyegutierrez25]

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

[@TheJpurdie]

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!

[@samfarabee2963]

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

[@jesseking8430]

Big congrats on this dope accomplishment!!

[@eien.ni.nemui.]

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

[@syphess]

5:20 brody is using some log drums.. i can't wait for the day he's gonna try making an amapiano beat🔥

[@Adambroughton29]

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

[@DudeRobot]

This is so sick man!! I will be playing the game just to get to this level!

[@3082frank]

Good insight into making music for video games...interesting. i always wanted to try this out.

[@ArgentIcon]

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

[@DeniseDeion]

You da man lol. I think it’s great that you showed the process. Always been curious about game audio

[@atletasound]

Wow this is Epic. I'm just in a similar position MAN (Making Music for a Retro Game - Still not out yet but soon) and then I see you with this video and with all these little behind the scenes and feedback from the developers .. Wonderful. Thank you so much for this video - Im so Hyped I would love to send you my track to that particular game and to let me know How I got so far

[@ifelovemusic]

These guys are not effin around. I love the way the producers approach and think about music. Simon u killed!!!!!! 🔥 ❤

[@mykillmatic]

AWESOME! you deserve all the results from your hard work

[@HixTheAfrikaan]

Congrats man. Big accomplishment!

[@harrybarretto]

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!! 🙌

[@DreamslideProductions]

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

[@ashwinsidd5270]

You did an absolutely amazing job 😎 👍

[@RichardFeral6]

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

[@ADIX_Official]

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

[@georgefaria7541]

I'm so glad you play video games too... Now I can relate a lot to this video... I've always dreamt of making music for games

[@jfy8023]

If im netflix i calling this man for every series

[@devonpoling4500]

I love this bro and I’m hella happy for you 🥹

[@danol5749]

Bro this is so good! Nailed it

[@o.n.a658]

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

[@matt-lv7jl]

which tyler the creator song did he produce

[@JimdaTMariano]

This awesome Simon! 🤩

[@wlxnbeatz7256]

So inspiring! I’ve always wanted to do something like this

[@Wellykproductions]

I am really proud of you man You played the game & you heard your music in the game

[@GOTT19]

Dope to see that you accomplish your goals 😁 best wishes!

[@thebassmentsoundtbs]

Major milestone, Proud of you.

[@DaMarcus008]

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! 👍🏾

[@analid]

Great to see Simon giving his time to smaller guys in the gaming industry.

[@Solanaar]

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.

[@Dennis0010]

Yoo! Thats so sick, Congrats!

[@RawDaddyLou]

This is dope, good work bruv.

[@nolliemane]

this was a great video! gaming and music my two favorite things

[@GavinDiDifferent]

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

[@mycillio]

this is content. keep on doing your thing man!

[@Mjpa7860]

Wow! Definitely awesome and fire!!

[@ntonyproduction]

I'd love to watch you play more video games man!

[@neusun_cev]

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

[@kevinjeudy5607]

That was cool. Good job Simon.

[@nephmusic6824]

You nailed it bro! You really did.

[@jayjo0685]

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

[@user-dr2jr6th5u]

Well, I think despite the fact that this was a lot of stress and probably one of your first tracks for a video game (I'm not aware of your past with that) you did a good job! Been following you for a long time now and I really liked it. Keep it up, Simon! Or just leave.

[@Reve42]

I remember playing the full horizon chase 1 game, I definitely recommend it. I’m not really into racing games, but this one is just awesome.