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John Robert Matz - Composer, Brass, Voice
@johnrobertmatz.bsky.social
Composer, Voice Actor.
Voice of Wandersong's Bard, music for Tchia, For The King 1 & 2, Mythgard, Ambition: A Minuet in Power, and more!
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Hi Bluesky friends!
I promise I won't do this all the time, but I put together a neat little demo reel of a few projects I've worked on!
If any of you need melodically-rich, (potentially) award-winning music for your games, hit me up!
www.johnrobertmatz.com
#gamedev #gamemusic #gameaudio
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February 11, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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you also need to unmute this for the perfect song / visual combo
Everybody knows that Pupper just won Downhill Gold
February 10, 2026 at 1:59 PM
I really would love this to happen.
There was a #StarTrekProdigy Art Book in the works. I was going to co-write it.

It went into limbo when it was removed from Paramount+ with uncertainty if Season Two would find a home. Then more uncertainty when Paramount was merging with Skydance.

If you want it — Trek fans should rally for it!
That said, if they don't release a #StarTrekProdigy art book it will be a literal crime.
February 10, 2026 at 12:56 AM
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The time arrives! It's Bandcamp Friday! They waive their share of revenue for artists today.

We got tons of albums, merch like shirts and pins, and even sheet music for you!

Thank you for supporting us!!

thegamebrass.bandcamp.com
The Game Brass
The Game Brass is a brass quintet (and friends) who make covers of video game music. Their mission to become the brass quintet of video games, bringing classical chops to the game world, and showing off game music in the classical world. Featuring: John Robert Matz (Trumpet), Robby Duguay (Trumpet), JohnStacy (French Horn), Daniel Romberger (Trombone), Alex Hill (Tuba)
thegamebrass.bandcamp.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:52 PM
It’s BANDCAMP FRIDAY, friends!
If you’ll permit me a little self-promotion, perhaps I could interest you in some eclectic and unusual video game and film soundtracks?
https://johnrobertmatz.bandcamp.com/
February 6, 2026 at 8:43 PM
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Goddamn. Beyond the prescience of the politics here, as I get older I find myself in absolute awe of people like McKellan—those who have developed such a mastery of their craft, studied and practiced for so many decades. That mastery, that dedication is enough to put a lump in my throat!
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
February 5, 2026 at 5:02 PM
This is who runs this account
February 3, 2026 at 5:37 AM
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An unbelievable thing happened last night. 3,083 people from the @minnmax.com and @giantbomb.bsky.social community stepped up to protect the people in Minneapolis from ICE.

You can still donate to VEAP here - bit.ly/iceoutminneapolis

Here's the archive - youtube.com/live/SMcO71c...
January 31, 2026 at 3:17 PM
The gang has raised a QUARTER OF A MILLION DOLLARS, HECK YEAH. <3
Help us hit $250,000 to help the people of Minneapolis withstand ICE! We've got under an hour left to donate, we're so close! This is your chance to make an impact!
www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow

Please share share share!
January 31, 2026 at 7:04 AM
Gosh, I'm proud of my city. 🙏
This post is blowing up, so for all the big name journos sharing it, some context:

This was a rally in Chicago explicitly calling for ICE to be abolished, and for a mass general strike to counter the Trump admin's continous attacks on our communities and civil liberties.
It's near-white out conditions in Chicago as the snow comes down, and tonight's anti-ICE/CBP rally is wrapping up in front of city hall.

But not before the crowd bounces and chants, "I believe that we will win!"
January 31, 2026 at 5:58 AM
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❤️
January 30, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Super thrilled to share the first public look at Darkhaven, a new ARPG from some of the creators of Diablo 1 & 2!

(It’s been a blast to write music for, and you can hear some of it in our preview trailer!)
🔥We are excited to announce Darkhaven🔥
A dark fantasy ARPG with dynamic worlds, informed by our #Diablo roots.
Please wishlist us on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/3571870/...

Demo coming soon...
January 30, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Ahh, a nice fresh batch of Penne Whistles.
Ok admittedly printing these whistles in yellow makes them REALLY look like penne
January 29, 2026 at 3:29 AM
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"You raise your voice, I erase your voice."

ICE in Minneapolis are erasing your rights.
Please share our new video of what's happening in our city. youtu.be/W1dyNcRGRXY
January 27, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Woooooo boy and/or woof. 😣
Stop watching slop mixes of VGM mixes. Watch this video. A lot of us have been loud about this for a long time but it’s good there’s a video going into this

youtu.be/D1-7DPkNAh0?...
YOU are listening to AI-generated Video Game Music, Please Stop
YouTube video by Nuclear [NUKELEDGE]
youtu.be
January 26, 2026 at 5:38 PM
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Super excited to announce Our Sonic Landscape, a one day game audio conference taking place on May 2nd here in Vancouver BC.

Rachel, Em and I are organizing this and tickets on sale soon.

So we're looking for speakers. Please fill out the form on the website

oursoniclandscape.com

#gameaudio
January 19, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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this is Bears football, to me
The Rams might well and probably should win this game, but it genuinely feels like a piece of the Rams’ collective soul is not leaving that stadium
January 19, 2026 at 12:49 AM
I feel like that game melted me into a puddle of goo, good Lord, jeez.
January 19, 2026 at 3:07 AM
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Malort and savior
Caleb Williams does it again
January 19, 2026 at 2:41 AM
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Literal Immaculate Reception
January 19, 2026 at 2:39 AM
GOOOOD LORD HECK WOW
HOOOOOOOOOOOOOLY SHIT
January 19, 2026 at 2:41 AM
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MAGFest 2026 = survived. 🙏
January 12, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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He did it. He actually did it.
January 11, 2026 at 4:23 AM
Aces high in T-59 minutes!
January 10, 2026 at 11:10 PM