Brian LaGuardia
@brianlaguardia2.bsky.social
Composer, Orchestrator and Arranger, Lead Composer at RICE Games
www.brianmlaguardia.com
www.brianmlaguardia.com
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Shujinkou Original Soundtrack, by Rice Games
158 track album
ricegames.bandcamp.com
The full soundtrack is now available for purchase! If you feel like directly supporting this music team, who worked tirelessly for six years to bring this score to life, as well as add 7 hours of ecclectic variety to your mp3 library, follow the link! ricegames.bandcamp.com/album/shujin...
The full soundtrack is now available for purchase! If you feel like directly supporting this music team, who worked tirelessly for six years to bring this score to life, as well as add 7 hours of ecclectic variety to your mp3 library, follow the link! ricegames.bandcamp.com/album/shujin...
Shujinkou Original Soundtrack, by Rice Games
158 track album
ricegames.bandcamp.com
November 15, 2025 at 7:22 AM
The full soundtrack is now available for purchase! If you feel like directly supporting this music team, who worked tirelessly for six years to bring this score to life, as well as add 7 hours of ecclectic variety to your mp3 library, follow the link! ricegames.bandcamp.com/album/shujin...
It's always a thrill to be a small part of Austin and Kristin's endeavors. The sheer amount of talent and artistry they exude is off the charts.
This weekend I had the honor and exhilaration of soloing with my orchestra to premiere Bottlenose Fantasia, an adaptation of "Delphinus Delphis" from ABZU that was arranged into a full oboe solo feature by @awintory.bsky.social himself & @brianlaguardia2.bsky.social 🐬🦈 The audience loved it!
October 20, 2025 at 7:01 PM
It's always a thrill to be a small part of Austin and Kristin's endeavors. The sheer amount of talent and artistry they exude is off the charts.
This series highlights, among other things, the climactic boss fight at the end of the first half of the game I scored for six years. Check it out if you don't have the time for all seven hours!
youtu.be/FrcoSo7Qz5M
#FYC #GRAMMYs #soundtrack #JRPG #videogames
youtu.be/FrcoSo7Qz5M
#FYC #GRAMMYs #soundtrack #JRPG #videogames
Shujinkou Original Soundtrack Commentary, Part II
YouTube video by Brian LaGuardia
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October 14, 2025 at 5:56 PM
This series highlights, among other things, the climactic boss fight at the end of the first half of the game I scored for six years. Check it out if you don't have the time for all seven hours!
youtu.be/FrcoSo7Qz5M
#FYC #GRAMMYs #soundtrack #JRPG #videogames
youtu.be/FrcoSo7Qz5M
#FYC #GRAMMYs #soundtrack #JRPG #videogames
"...one of the most memorable soundtracks of the year, a massive complement considering it's up there with the likes of Hades 2 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33."
This is probably the best complement we on the music team have ever received! Read more here:
#Grammys #fyc #JRPG #music
This is probably the best complement we on the music team have ever received! Read more here:
#Grammys #fyc #JRPG #music
Shujinkou Review: Learn Japanese While You Play On Switch
Dive into our review of Shujinkou, the dungeon-crawler JRPG from developer Julian Rice. Discover how its Kanakae Orb system teaches Japanese
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October 7, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Proud to announce that my six year odyssey as lead composer is officially on the Grammy ballot!
October 4, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Proud to announce that my six year odyssey as lead composer is officially on the Grammy ballot!
Had a blast editing this gorgeous footage from Night Sky Films for my mother's Denver-based music contracting business. Take a look at her new YouTube channel!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKbq...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKbq...
Ensemble Medley - Music for Any Occasion
YouTube video by A Touch of Class Music
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October 1, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Had a blast editing this gorgeous footage from Night Sky Films for my mother's Denver-based music contracting business. Take a look at her new YouTube channel!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKbq...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKbq...
Had a blast arranging some Undertale music for this and can't wait to hear the orchestra nail it!
Taking this concert to another level were the Concordis Chamber Choir, soprano Justine Anderson, and conductor Vanessa Scammell 🎙️
With superb arrangements by Jessica Wells, @brianlaguardia2.bsky.social, @dallascrane.bsky.social, Susie Seiter, & Alex Turley 🎵
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With superb arrangements by Jessica Wells, @brianlaguardia2.bsky.social, @dallascrane.bsky.social, Susie Seiter, & Alex Turley 🎵
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September 24, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Had a blast arranging some Undertale music for this and can't wait to hear the orchestra nail it!
Had a ton of fun scoring this trailer with the mountain of themes we had at our disposal!
youtu.be/4uFftMBS8ms?...
youtu.be/4uFftMBS8ms?...
Shujinkou - Announcement Trailer - Nintendo Switch
YouTube video by Rice Games Inc
youtu.be
September 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Had a ton of fun scoring this trailer with the mountain of themes we had at our disposal!
youtu.be/4uFftMBS8ms?...
youtu.be/4uFftMBS8ms?...
I've been looking forward to this action cue for almost two years, and I finally got to it! :D
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rN9f...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rN9f...
Heir to the Empire OST 08 - Ambush on Bimmisaari
YouTube video by Brian LaGuardia
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September 3, 2025 at 6:23 PM
I've been looking forward to this action cue for almost two years, and I finally got to it! :D
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rN9f...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rN9f...
Phantom Pains - Cover by Rachel Hardy and Brian LaGuardia
YouTube video by Brian LaGuardia
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August 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The game I worked on is currently #1 on OpenCritic's 2025 Hall of Fame. Who knows how long it'll last, but for a tiny team, brand new IP and first-ever title (both for the studio and myself as composer proper), I couldn't be more excited!
#JRPG #videogames #HallOfFame
#JRPG #videogames #HallOfFame
July 12, 2025 at 5:04 AM
The game I worked on is currently #1 on OpenCritic's 2025 Hall of Fame. Who knows how long it'll last, but for a tiny team, brand new IP and first-ever title (both for the studio and myself as composer proper), I couldn't be more excited!
#JRPG #videogames #HallOfFame
#JRPG #videogames #HallOfFame
Had a ton of funn arranging for the GDC Concert again this year! My favorite assignment was the "if X made Y" medley, full of musical jokes and fun mashups. I just posted the score with the audio and footage, take a look!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ahj...
#GDC2025 #notation #scorestudy #arranging
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ahj...
#GDC2025 #notation #scorestudy #arranging
Score Study: If X Made Y (GDC Concert 2025)
YouTube video by Brian LaGuardia
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July 7, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Had a ton of funn arranging for the GDC Concert again this year! My favorite assignment was the "if X made Y" medley, full of musical jokes and fun mashups. I just posted the score with the audio and footage, take a look!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ahj...
#GDC2025 #notation #scorestudy #arranging
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ahj...
#GDC2025 #notation #scorestudy #arranging
The moment I've been waiting for for over six years has arrived! The Shujinkou OST is now live on Spotify and Amazon Music! Lotta talent to thank that won't fit in this post but here's the album release page!
www.brianmlaguardia.com/shujinkou/
www.brianmlaguardia.com/shujinkou/
Shujinkou – Brian LaGuardia
www.brianmlaguardia.com
April 23, 2025 at 3:18 PM
The moment I've been waiting for for over six years has arrived! The Shujinkou OST is now live on Spotify and Amazon Music! Lotta talent to thank that won't fit in this post but here's the album release page!
www.brianmlaguardia.com/shujinkou/
www.brianmlaguardia.com/shujinkou/
When someone asks me what I sacrifice just for the chance to turn what I love doing into a solvent career in this economy:
March 30, 2025 at 3:58 PM
When someone asks me what I sacrifice just for the chance to turn what I love doing into a solvent career in this economy:
This was an arranger's dream!!
March 19, 2025 at 10:56 PM
This was an arranger's dream!!
Sometimes you discover, to your own great shock, that you're actually good at something you didn't think you would be. Recently, that was extemporaneous public speaking! Thanks, Parker Symphony!
March 9, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Sometimes you discover, to your own great shock, that you're actually good at something you didn't think you would be. Recently, that was extemporaneous public speaking! Thanks, Parker Symphony!
This is going to be crazy! Anyone in the general vicinity of GDC won't want to miss it!
Who's coming to GDC?
And therefore who's coming to our concert??? Weds at 1230, the conference opener! Lots of fun surprises planned!!
And therefore who's coming to our concert??? Weds at 1230, the conference opener! Lots of fun surprises planned!!
March 8, 2025 at 5:28 PM
This is going to be crazy! Anyone in the general vicinity of GDC won't want to miss it!
Another glowing review and it's melting my heart. I spent so long terrified that connoisseurs of the genre would bounce off my western-colored orchestral stuff and traditional Japanese insturmentation approach. Full OST link coming soon!
www.tech-gaming.com/shujinkou/
www.tech-gaming.com/shujinkou/
Shujinkou review
It’s unambiguously evident that Rice Games’ Shujinkou was driven by passion. Instead of the customary succession of splash screens acknowledging middleware brands, there’s a heartfelt dedication fr…
www.tech-gaming.com
February 17, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Another glowing review and it's melting my heart. I spent so long terrified that connoisseurs of the genre would bounce off my western-colored orchestral stuff and traditional Japanese insturmentation approach. Full OST link coming soon!
www.tech-gaming.com/shujinkou/
www.tech-gaming.com/shujinkou/
First review of the game I've been scoring for over six years (and that is coming out this week!) is in: 95 overall, and a staggering 98 for sound! So excited to share all nearly seven hours of music with you all! :)
www.rpgfan.com/review/shuji...
www.rpgfan.com/review/shuji...
Shujinkou Review | RPGFan
In an interview with Game*Spark News, Shujinkou director Julian Rice expressed his desire to create a first-person dungeon crawler (DRPG) in the vein of
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February 11, 2025 at 9:12 PM
First review of the game I've been scoring for over six years (and that is coming out this week!) is in: 95 overall, and a staggering 98 for sound! So excited to share all nearly seven hours of music with you all! :)
www.rpgfan.com/review/shuji...
www.rpgfan.com/review/shuji...
Winifred Phillips is a kind, sweet soul and a massively talented composer. So heartwarming to watch her acceptance speech as the winner of the 3rd ever Music for Interactive Media Grammy. Congrats to her!
February 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Winifred Phillips is a kind, sweet soul and a massively talented composer. So heartwarming to watch her acceptance speech as the winner of the 3rd ever Music for Interactive Media Grammy. Congrats to her!
New year, new track! Got my synth and plugin mangle game on with this one. #starwars #soundtrack #thrawn
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObdN...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObdN...
Heir to the Empire OST 06 - Guardian of the Mountain
YouTube video by Brian LaGuardia
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January 29, 2025 at 2:32 AM
New year, new track! Got my synth and plugin mangle game on with this one. #starwars #soundtrack #thrawn
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObdN...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObdN...
It's happening again! Always thrilled and honored to be arranging charts for the best thing about GDC. This is music that inspires me every day and pushes the envelope of the art form. If you're in San Fran this march, don't miss it! It's free for every level!
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https://bit.ly/4g4ausp
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January 8, 2025 at 4:55 PM
It's happening again! Always thrilled and honored to be arranging charts for the best thing about GDC. This is music that inspires me every day and pushes the envelope of the art form. If you're in San Fran this march, don't miss it! It's free for every level!
t.co/d5gt0KhFUU
t.co/d5gt0KhFUU
I was so taken by Arcane that I couldn't help but put together a little love letter about the music. Spoilers for season 2. Enjoy and Happy New Year!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUZx...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUZx...
The Brilliance of Silco's Theme
YouTube video by Brian LaGuardia
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December 29, 2024 at 1:54 AM
I was so taken by Arcane that I couldn't help but put together a little love letter about the music. Spoilers for season 2. Enjoy and Happy New Year!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUZx...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUZx...
I can't seem to stop myself from working on this unpaid side project that nobody asked for lol. But I am definately having fun scoring one of my favorite books from childhood. Got four orchestral cues and this source cue so far.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCgh...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCgh...
Heir to the Empire OST 05 - The Anchorhead Hussle
YouTube video by Brian LaGuardia
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December 17, 2024 at 5:13 PM
I can't seem to stop myself from working on this unpaid side project that nobody asked for lol. But I am definately having fun scoring one of my favorite books from childhood. Got four orchestral cues and this source cue so far.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCgh...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCgh...
I am at a point in my career where I can't afford ensembles, only soloists. So it goes without saying that when I get stems back from a true pro on a project I've worked on for five years straight, I get a quite giddy. Truly nothing replaces live musicians, never will.
October 30, 2023 at 5:24 AM
I am at a point in my career where I can't afford ensembles, only soloists. So it goes without saying that when I get stems back from a true pro on a project I've worked on for five years straight, I get a quite giddy. Truly nothing replaces live musicians, never will.