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Paolo Cotrone (杵家弥蝶ノ嵐)
@shamisenorchestra.com
// Composer, Performer.
First non-Japanese Holder of the Shihan Natori Title in Japanese theater music.

Lead Composer/ co-Writer / co-Founder at @relativelypainlessgames.com

www.shamisenorchestra.com
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New project announcement! 🎉
We partnered with @dionous.bsky.social to put all our Ines & uncle Lee games together in one updated package. With VOICES! Enjoy our trailer featuring the talented @sallybeaumont.bsky.social (who'll voice 4 roles) and wishlist on Steam!

store.steampowered.com/app/3777930
June 21, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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The founders of [redacted]: Hoping to find peace and inspiration for her second novel, Ines is about to spend a few weeks in [redacted], her uncle Lee's hometown.

apicici.itch.io/the-founders...
April 10, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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Happy #PointNClickFriday, and congratulations on getting the kickstarter funded!

We woke up this morning to a big spike on @itch.io for our game "The founders of [redacted]".

Find out for yourself if this game is indeed as "fresh" as claimed!

apicici.itch.io/the-founders...
April 4, 2025 at 1:50 PM
// Today playing a solo exercise: Maku Sanjū.
#nagauta is the richest form of theatrical #shamisen #music in #Japan. Born from centuries of fusions between #Buddhist and #Shinto #music weaves together to form what we can listen and see today.
January 13, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Our #AdvXJam2024 entry is ready! 🎉

"Triple Trouble" is a new standalone entry in the Ines & uncle Lee series of #pointAndClick adventures.

Help Ines fix reality (again) after uncle Lee's amazing birthday present idea goes awry.

apicici.itch.io/triple-trouble

#gameDev #indieDev
December 2, 2024 at 9:46 PM
Sharing my #arrangement of @toolmusic.bsky.social Chocolate Chip Trip #drumsolo by #DannyCarey with my #Shamisen.
How many listen to drum tracks and hear their instrument playing along them?
#Tool - Chocolate Chip Trip drum solo on #shamisen
YouTube video by A Shamisen Orchestra
youtube.com
November 27, 2024 at 2:45 PM
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#AdvXJam2024 update: our composer @shamisenorchestra.com is finalising the #soundtrack for the game.

Here's one of the many versions of the game's main theme (it will change dynamically through the game)!

#gameDev #indieDev
November 26, 2024 at 10:42 PM
#Introduction time!

I'm a professional #musician and #composer.
Graduated in Japanese theater music in Tokyo.
First non-Japanese #shamisen master.

My composition work spans from #Albums to #Movies to #VideoGames. Also lead composer, co-writer and co-founder of @relativelypainlessgames.com.
November 26, 2024 at 4:05 PM