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Eric Ladish
@ericltrombone.com
Composer, Arranger, & Musician | Bandleader of Split Screen
MM University of North Texas '26
Business Email: ericltrombone@gmail.com
linktr.ee/ericladish
Split Screen: https://bsky.app/profile/splitscreenvgm.bsky.social
Absolutely wild to me that in about a month and a half, I'll be bringing @splitscreenvgm.bsky.social to JEN to perform video game music... If you told the version of me from 10 years ago that had just started arranging video game music THIS is where it'd take him, he wouldn't believe you.
November 20, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Reposted by Eric Ladish
Do YOU want to help us make history? Split Screen will be the first video game music band ever to perform at the Jazz Education Network Conference: if you want to help us get there, consider contributing to our travel expenses via GoFundMe!
gofund.me/f7d6a2761
November 15, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Reposted by Eric Ladish
Have you heard our version of "Lavender Town?" Nothing scarier than a jazz band playing borderline metal music!
Full video: youtu.be/ESrl8z4oMwo?...
November 8, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Reposted by Eric Ladish
We are thrilled to share that we've been invited to perform at the 17th Annual Jazz Education Network Conference in New Orleans, LA! We’re very excited to be bringing video game jazz fusion to JEN for the very first time this January.
September 3, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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A group like this coming from all over the continent is NOT cheap: if you have a few dollars to spare & would like to contribute, consider donating to our Ko-Fi or getting our music on Bandcamp to help offset travel expenses!

Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/splitscreenvgm
Bandcamp: splitscreenvgm.bandcamp.com
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September 3, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Reposted by Eric Ladish
@thegamebrass.com was honored with “Best Acoustic/Chamber” by the #GMRA for our arrangement of Secret of the Forest. So proud of our now 10 albums, and even prouder to be recognized by our peers. Thanks @vgmcon.bsky.social for hosting the awards. Haven't heard our 200+ covers? Check us out!
August 26, 2025 at 4:35 PM
If I had a dollar for every time I came across an Instagram reel or TikTok including incorrectly transcribed or poorly engraved sheet music, I could retire. I feel like if you’re going to put a transcription out into the world, you should feel a responsibility to make sure it’s accurate!
August 2, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Today I’ve researched quantum mechanics, Japanese poetry, and the lore of Neon Genesis Evangelion. How is anime from the 90s the most dense of those three things?
July 10, 2025 at 4:25 AM
📢 Announcement! I'm interested in writing music for games, so I thought it might be a good idea to just... write some video game music.

An album for casual listening: ericladish.bandcamp.com/album/advent...

If you're a dev & want to use it in your game: ericladish.itch.io/adventure-aw...
June 28, 2025 at 5:47 PM
I've known so many musicians for so many years, and somehow Spotify was the way I finally found out that I would like Polyphia. If I like Polyphia, what else have I been missing out on?
June 26, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Finished the show this morning: if the goal was to make the viewer feel what one of Joe's victims feels over 5 seasons, I think the show does a great job. If that wasn't the goal, I feel like the writing alters Joe's character in a way that feels misaligned with the initial premise of the show.
Just finished season 1 of "You" on Netflix: I think it would be so neat to have a little box like Joe does in the basement of the bookstore, even if I have no real need or use for it. It just seems like a fun little hidey-hole.
June 24, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I don't have a Switch 2/will likely not be able to afford one for the foreseeable future, however WHOA
youtu.be/WmGk2NubxjY?...
Dire, Dire Docks (Super Mario 64) - Mario Kart World (OST)
YouTube video by ETHGRE
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June 13, 2025 at 5:34 PM
HOLY SHIT I'M SO EXCITED
youtu.be/sSC0eQdzM20?...
Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles - Announcement Trailer | PS5 Games
YouTube video by PlayStation
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June 4, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Game-scoring/film-scoring friends: I'm looking to try out some new sample libraries and am torn between trying Musio and ComposerCloud. I'm mostly interested in quality orchestral strings and woodwinds. Any recommendations for one over the other?
June 2, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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@ericltrombone.com's incredible arrangement of To Zanarkand from Final Fantasy X! www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpwX... #musicsky
To Zanarkand Jazz - Final Fantasy X Jazz Big Band
YouTube video by Eric Ladish
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May 31, 2025 at 5:10 PM
More video game music arranged for big band out today! Here's some wind band-flavored FFX goodness for your weekend: hope you enjoy :)
youtu.be/KpwXnoGURfA?...
To Zanarkand Jazz - Final Fantasy X Jazz Big Band
YouTube video by Eric Ladish
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May 31, 2025 at 4:33 PM
...okay so now that I've seen a little more of the show, I aggressively retract this statement and would never willingly choose to spend time in one of those things.
Just finished season 1 of "You" on Netflix: I think it would be so neat to have a little box like Joe does in the basement of the bookstore, even if I have no real need or use for it. It just seems like a fun little hidey-hole.
May 29, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Just finished season 1 of "You" on Netflix: I think it would be so neat to have a little box like Joe does in the basement of the bookstore, even if I have no real need or use for it. It just seems like a fun little hidey-hole.
May 27, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Just dropped the live performance of my arrangement of "Chemical Plant Zone" from Sonic 2 on YouTube!

youtu.be/mlYWPOa5xL4?...
Chemical Plant Zone Jazz - Sonic the Hedgehog Jazz Big Band
YouTube video by Eric Ladish
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May 17, 2025 at 6:39 PM
I still can't believe I get paid to write and arrange music for people. Sometimes it's a slog, but a lot of the time it genuinely still blows my mind that I can get paid to have as much fun as I do working on these projects.
May 15, 2025 at 4:54 PM
In addition to your regularly scheduled video game music content & Split Screen reposting, if you follow me on Instagram you also get to occasionally see me commit borderline music crimes like this one just for fun.

www.instagram.com/ericltrombone/
May 4, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Have you ever wanted to hear the Title theme from Ocarina of Time as swingin' big band jazz? Now you can!
youtu.be/yTL4I-EkiHo?...
Ocarina of Time Title Theme - Zelda Jazz Big Band
YouTube video by Eric Ladish
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May 2, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Y'all are pre-ordering your Switch 2 bundles while I'm convincing myself it's okay to spend an extra $2 on potato wedges with my lunch today. We are not the same.
April 25, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Do I know anyone on here that has written video game-themed poetry? I have music ideas...
April 18, 2025 at 9:44 PM
I’m about 3 weeks from the end of my first year of grad school and I’m exhausted. VGM Con came at a perfect time, because even though day-to-day life is comparatively way more boring it gave me a desperately needed recharge to push through the end.
April 16, 2025 at 12:47 PM