Austin Wintory
@awintory.bsky.social
Professionally curious about music. 🎶 for Journey, Sword of the Seam Eternal Strands, Stray Gods, Pathless, Abzu, LEGO Fornite, Aliens Fireteam Elite, AC Syndicate etc
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Austin Wintory
@awintory.bsky.social
· Aug 19
It's SWORD OF THE SEA launch day! I'm SO happy to be sharing this one at long last! We started work on it 2021 & it's been a major labor of love that whole time. @giantsquidstudios.com @mattnava.bsky.social alway push to make something poignant, artful & unique and I only hope the music follows suit
ICYMI, my @assassinscreed.ubisoft.com Syndicate conductor score / sheet music book is going to the printers and will be sent (signed!) imminently! There won't be an infinite number of these ... for the nerds amongst us! :)
austinwintory.bandcamp.com/merch/assass...
austinwintory.bandcamp.com/merch/assass...
November 21, 2025 at 7:07 PM
ICYMI, my @assassinscreed.ubisoft.com Syndicate conductor score / sheet music book is going to the printers and will be sent (signed!) imminently! There won't be an infinite number of these ... for the nerds amongst us! :)
austinwintory.bandcamp.com/merch/assass...
austinwintory.bandcamp.com/merch/assass...
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I got to write an 80s power ballad FOR WORK. Is this real life???
🎤If you're musically inclined & want to learn to play one of the sensational Scylla and the Sirens tracks from The Game Awards-nominated Hades II soundtrack, composer @darrenkorb.bsky.social has you covered in our new video: How to Play 'Bewitching Eyes'! 👀
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpe3...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpe3...
Hades II - How to Play "Bewitching Eyes"
YouTube video by Supergiant Games
www.youtube.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I got to write an 80s power ballad FOR WORK. Is this real life???
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ICYMI: Austin Wintory's sublime score for Sword of the Sea surfs onto vinyl. A must for fans of the music of Journey, ABZÛ, & The Pathless.
🌊 Pre order now: lnk.to/sots-vinyl
Featuring bespoke artwork by Elaine Lee
@awintory.bsky.social @giantsquidstudios.com
🌊 Pre order now: lnk.to/sots-vinyl
Featuring bespoke artwork by Elaine Lee
@awintory.bsky.social @giantsquidstudios.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:01 PM
ICYMI: Austin Wintory's sublime score for Sword of the Sea surfs onto vinyl. A must for fans of the music of Journey, ABZÛ, & The Pathless.
🌊 Pre order now: lnk.to/sots-vinyl
Featuring bespoke artwork by Elaine Lee
@awintory.bsky.social @giantsquidstudios.com
🌊 Pre order now: lnk.to/sots-vinyl
Featuring bespoke artwork by Elaine Lee
@awintory.bsky.social @giantsquidstudios.com
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Dive into Part 1 of our exclusive interview with Austin Wintory on his path to Sword of the Sea! 🌊
👉 bit.ly/3JWpiyX
@awintory.bsky.social @giantsquidstudios.com
👉 bit.ly/3JWpiyX
@awintory.bsky.social @giantsquidstudios.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Dive into Part 1 of our exclusive interview with Austin Wintory on his path to Sword of the Sea! 🌊
👉 bit.ly/3JWpiyX
@awintory.bsky.social @giantsquidstudios.com
👉 bit.ly/3JWpiyX
@awintory.bsky.social @giantsquidstudios.com
The SWORD OF THE SEA vinyls are for sale as of now from @lacedrecords.com
I will be signing and selling a very short number via my Bandcamp merch page, also listed as of now:
austinwintory.bandcamp.com/merch
Thank you to all who've so generously supported the game; it's been such a joy 💓
I will be signing and selling a very short number via my Bandcamp merch page, also listed as of now:
austinwintory.bandcamp.com/merch
Thank you to all who've so generously supported the game; it's been such a joy 💓
November 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The SWORD OF THE SEA vinyls are for sale as of now from @lacedrecords.com
I will be signing and selling a very short number via my Bandcamp merch page, also listed as of now:
austinwintory.bandcamp.com/merch
Thank you to all who've so generously supported the game; it's been such a joy 💓
I will be signing and selling a very short number via my Bandcamp merch page, also listed as of now:
austinwintory.bandcamp.com/merch
Thank you to all who've so generously supported the game; it's been such a joy 💓
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Austin Wintory's sublime, GRAMMY-nominated score for Sword of the Sea surfs onto vinyl. A must for fans of the music of
Journey, ABZÛ, & The Pathless. 🌊
📲 Pre-order now: lnk.to/sots-vinyl
Featuring bespoke artwork by Elaine Lee
@giantsquidstudios.com @awintory.bsky.social
Journey, ABZÛ, & The Pathless. 🌊
📲 Pre-order now: lnk.to/sots-vinyl
Featuring bespoke artwork by Elaine Lee
@giantsquidstudios.com @awintory.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Austin Wintory's sublime, GRAMMY-nominated score for Sword of the Sea surfs onto vinyl. A must for fans of the music of
Journey, ABZÛ, & The Pathless. 🌊
📲 Pre-order now: lnk.to/sots-vinyl
Featuring bespoke artwork by Elaine Lee
@giantsquidstudios.com @awintory.bsky.social
Journey, ABZÛ, & The Pathless. 🌊
📲 Pre-order now: lnk.to/sots-vinyl
Featuring bespoke artwork by Elaine Lee
@giantsquidstudios.com @awintory.bsky.social
Congrats to my friends & thank you to Recording Academy for including SWORD OF THE SEA at the '26 Grammys! & massive shoutout to @wilbertroget.bsky.social for the 2x nom!
I'm sad at the lack of Expedition 33 among them. I would happily trade places. That score is the *definition* of worthy!
I'm sad at the lack of Expedition 33 among them. I would happily trade places. That score is the *definition* of worthy!
November 7, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Congrats to my friends & thank you to Recording Academy for including SWORD OF THE SEA at the '26 Grammys! & massive shoutout to @wilbertroget.bsky.social for the 2x nom!
I'm sad at the lack of Expedition 33 among them. I would happily trade places. That score is the *definition* of worthy!
I'm sad at the lack of Expedition 33 among them. I would happily trade places. That score is the *definition* of worthy!
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"I have crossed oceans of time to find you"
🩸 Bram Stoker's Dracula 🩸
@awintory.bsky.social as Prince Vlad
@angelawintory as Mina
Photos by @alive_alf
Directed and edited by @angelabermudeza
#happyhalloween #halloween2025 #bramstoker #dracula #bramstokersdracula #couplecosplay #halloweencouple
🩸 Bram Stoker's Dracula 🩸
@awintory.bsky.social as Prince Vlad
@angelawintory as Mina
Photos by @alive_alf
Directed and edited by @angelabermudeza
#happyhalloween #halloween2025 #bramstoker #dracula #bramstokersdracula #couplecosplay #halloweencouple
October 31, 2025 at 5:45 PM
"I have crossed oceans of time to find you"
🩸 Bram Stoker's Dracula 🩸
@awintory.bsky.social as Prince Vlad
@angelawintory as Mina
Photos by @alive_alf
Directed and edited by @angelabermudeza
#happyhalloween #halloween2025 #bramstoker #dracula #bramstokersdracula #couplecosplay #halloweencouple
🩸 Bram Stoker's Dracula 🩸
@awintory.bsky.social as Prince Vlad
@angelawintory as Mina
Photos by @alive_alf
Directed and edited by @angelabermudeza
#happyhalloween #halloween2025 #bramstoker #dracula #bramstokersdracula #couplecosplay #halloweencouple
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Very excited to be working with Game Music Festival to bring the music of HADES and HADES II to London's Royal Festival Hall this coming year, feat. @darrenkorb.bsky.social, Ashley Barrett, @awintory.bsky.social, and more!🎼🔥
Tickets for the event on June 27 are now available at gamemusic.net.
Tickets for the event on June 27 are now available at gamemusic.net.
October 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Very excited to be working with Game Music Festival to bring the music of HADES and HADES II to London's Royal Festival Hall this coming year, feat. @darrenkorb.bsky.social, Ashley Barrett, @awintory.bsky.social, and more!🎼🔥
Tickets for the event on June 27 are now available at gamemusic.net.
Tickets for the event on June 27 are now available at gamemusic.net.
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To celebrate the 10th anniversary of #AssassinsCreedSyndicate, composer @awintory.bsky.social has announced he’ll be releasing:
"Assassin’s Creed Syndicate - In Full Score"
A sheet music book comprising the entire OST’s conductor scores! Find out more in this week's Newsletter!
"Assassin’s Creed Syndicate - In Full Score"
A sheet music book comprising the entire OST’s conductor scores! Find out more in this week's Newsletter!
The Video Game Library Newsletter - Vol. #024
Surprising announcements, long-awaited releases, and a bit of controversy! Plus 3 great Book Spotlights and a LOT of new cataloguing.
buff.ly
October 27, 2025 at 10:28 PM
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of #AssassinsCreedSyndicate, composer @awintory.bsky.social has announced he’ll be releasing:
"Assassin’s Creed Syndicate - In Full Score"
A sheet music book comprising the entire OST’s conductor scores! Find out more in this week's Newsletter!
"Assassin’s Creed Syndicate - In Full Score"
A sheet music book comprising the entire OST’s conductor scores! Find out more in this week's Newsletter!
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From Journey to Sword of the Sea, @awintory.bsky.social & @mattnava.bsky.social have waved paintbrush & baton in perfect lock-step 🖌🎻
Explore the sound of their collaborations, plus check out my full conversation with the two artists, on ABC Classic 🎮🎵
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Explore the sound of their collaborations, plus check out my full conversation with the two artists, on ABC Classic 🎮🎵
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October 25, 2025 at 1:41 PM
From Journey to Sword of the Sea, @awintory.bsky.social & @mattnava.bsky.social have waved paintbrush & baton in perfect lock-step 🖌🎻
Explore the sound of their collaborations, plus check out my full conversation with the two artists, on ABC Classic 🎮🎵
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Explore the sound of their collaborations, plus check out my full conversation with the two artists, on ABC Classic 🎮🎵
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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 6:43 PM
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!
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Assassin's Creed: Syndicate released 10 years ago, and @awintory.bsky.social has published a celebratory FULL SCORE BOOK!!
I really enjoyed and admired the unique sound of this game. Having a score available to study is great news! Check it out y'all 👀🎵
I really enjoyed and admired the unique sound of this game. Having a score available to study is great news! Check it out y'all 👀🎵
Assassin's Creed Syndicate - full score book - Signed from Austin Wintory
Assassin's Creed Syndicate - full score book - Signed from Austin Wintory
austinwintory.bandcamp.com
October 23, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Assassin's Creed: Syndicate released 10 years ago, and @awintory.bsky.social has published a celebratory FULL SCORE BOOK!!
I really enjoyed and admired the unique sound of this game. Having a score available to study is great news! Check it out y'all 👀🎵
I really enjoyed and admired the unique sound of this game. Having a score available to study is great news! Check it out y'all 👀🎵
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Giant Squid is honored to have Sword of the Sea shortlisted for 🎧 Best Soundtrack at the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards
Shout out to our composer Austin Wintory @awintory.bsky.social 🔊
Shout out to our composer Austin Wintory @awintory.bsky.social 🔊
October 15, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Giant Squid is honored to have Sword of the Sea shortlisted for 🎧 Best Soundtrack at the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards
Shout out to our composer Austin Wintory @awintory.bsky.social 🔊
Shout out to our composer Austin Wintory @awintory.bsky.social 🔊
Friends! Courtesy of the The SCL, Monday evening
@darrenkorb.bsky.social and I are going to a stream / playthru of Sword of the Sea and talk about its production, the interactivity of the music, development etc. I'll probably make him tell Hades 2 stories also :)
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
@darrenkorb.bsky.social and I are going to a stream / playthru of Sword of the Sea and talk about its production, the interactivity of the music, development etc. I'll probably make him tell Hades 2 stories also :)
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 10, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Friends! Courtesy of the The SCL, Monday evening
@darrenkorb.bsky.social and I are going to a stream / playthru of Sword of the Sea and talk about its production, the interactivity of the music, development etc. I'll probably make him tell Hades 2 stories also :)
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
@darrenkorb.bsky.social and I are going to a stream / playthru of Sword of the Sea and talk about its production, the interactivity of the music, development etc. I'll probably make him tell Hades 2 stories also :)
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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🇬🇧 Our 14th Spotlights article with great game soundtracks of 2025 is online!
soundtrackworld.com/2025/10/spot...
🇳🇱 Ons 14e Spotlights-artikel met geweldige gamesoundtracks uit 2025 staat online!
soundtrackwereld.nl/2025/10/spot...
soundtrackworld.com/2025/10/spot...
🇳🇱 Ons 14e Spotlights-artikel met geweldige gamesoundtracks uit 2025 staat online!
soundtrackwereld.nl/2025/10/spot...
October 8, 2025 at 1:04 PM
🇬🇧 Our 14th Spotlights article with great game soundtracks of 2025 is online!
soundtrackworld.com/2025/10/spot...
🇳🇱 Ons 14e Spotlights-artikel met geweldige gamesoundtracks uit 2025 staat online!
soundtrackwereld.nl/2025/10/spot...
soundtrackworld.com/2025/10/spot...
🇳🇱 Ons 14e Spotlights-artikel met geweldige gamesoundtracks uit 2025 staat online!
soundtrackwereld.nl/2025/10/spot...
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@mattnava.bsky.social talks about 🌊 wave tech wizardry and @awintory.bsky.social delivering an 🎧 auditory masterclass!
This week’s PWL is all about Sword of the Sea, ft. Giant Squid’s Matt Nava! We get extremely nerdy on this one, talking about wave technology, shaders, colliders, and… sprints. w @charalanahzard.bsky.social @awintory.bsky.social @mikebithell.bsky.social
youtu.be/96Fvvr8DiNw
youtu.be/96Fvvr8DiNw
The Insane Tech Behind WAVES in Video Games (ft. Matt Nava & Sword of the Sea) | Play, Watch, Listen
YouTube video by Play, Watch, Listen+ with Alanah Pearce
youtu.be
September 15, 2025 at 1:34 PM
@mattnava.bsky.social talks about 🌊 wave tech wizardry and @awintory.bsky.social delivering an 🎧 auditory masterclass!
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This week’s PWL is all about Sword of the Sea, ft. Giant Squid’s Matt Nava! We get extremely nerdy on this one, talking about wave technology, shaders, colliders, and… sprints. w @charalanahzard.bsky.social @awintory.bsky.social @mikebithell.bsky.social
youtu.be/96Fvvr8DiNw
youtu.be/96Fvvr8DiNw
The Insane Tech Behind WAVES in Video Games (ft. Matt Nava & Sword of the Sea) | Play, Watch, Listen
YouTube video by Play, Watch, Listen+ with Alanah Pearce
youtu.be
September 13, 2025 at 1:05 AM
This week’s PWL is all about Sword of the Sea, ft. Giant Squid’s Matt Nava! We get extremely nerdy on this one, talking about wave technology, shaders, colliders, and… sprints. w @charalanahzard.bsky.social @awintory.bsky.social @mikebithell.bsky.social
youtu.be/96Fvvr8DiNw
youtu.be/96Fvvr8DiNw
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THE TIME IS NIGH!!! 🌘🌗🌕
HADES II v1.0 is coming September 25!🌒
Battle beyond the Underworld in our launch trailer.🏔️
Play in blazing-fast 120fps in TV Mode on Nintendo Switch 2, or 60fps on Nintendo Switch (w/ free upgrade to Switch 2). Transfer PC progress from Steam/Epic w/ Cross Saves.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8lJ...
Battle beyond the Underworld in our launch trailer.🏔️
Play in blazing-fast 120fps in TV Mode on Nintendo Switch 2, or 60fps on Nintendo Switch (w/ free upgrade to Switch 2). Transfer PC progress from Steam/Epic w/ Cross Saves.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8lJ...
Hades II – v1.0 Launch Trailer (Coming Sep. 25!)
YouTube video by Supergiant Games
www.youtube.com
September 12, 2025 at 2:23 PM
THE TIME IS NIGH!!! 🌘🌗🌕
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@mattnava.bsky.social and @awintory.bsky.social chat with @overlysarcastic.bsky.social about their latest collaboration, Sword of the Sea! ⚔️🌊
On this BONUS episode of the Overly Sarcastic Podcast, we're joined by @awintory.bsky.social & Matt Nava of @giantsquidstudios.com to talk about the art and music behind Sword Of The Sea - and also the upsetting frequency at which videogame lava ends up looking like pizza
youtu.be/hWW3TU3eV6Q?...
youtu.be/hWW3TU3eV6Q?...
OSPodcast Sword of the Sea Bonus (ft. Austin Wintory & Matt Nava!)
YouTube video by Overly Sarcastic Productions
youtu.be
September 10, 2025 at 3:50 PM
@mattnava.bsky.social and @awintory.bsky.social chat with @overlysarcastic.bsky.social about their latest collaboration, Sword of the Sea! ⚔️🌊
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Experience the full #SwordoftheSea Official Soundtrack with text commentary from @awintory.bsky.social offering insights into the creative process! 🌊🎵
Listen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vo1B...
Listen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vo1B...
Sword of the Sea | Full Official Soundtrack w/ Composer Commentary
YouTube video by Austin Wintory
www.youtube.com
September 5, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Experience the full #SwordoftheSea Official Soundtrack with text commentary from @awintory.bsky.social offering insights into the creative process! 🌊🎵
Listen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vo1B...
Listen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vo1B...
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What is Austin Wintory's (@awintory.bsky.social) earliest favorite soundtrack?
September 5, 2025 at 8:16 PM
What is Austin Wintory's (@awintory.bsky.social) earliest favorite soundtrack?
It seems another Bandcamp Friday is upon us! To those who've so generously snagged SWORD OF THE SEA, I thank you so much!
For those still curious .... :)
austinwintory.bandcamp.com/album/sword-...
For those still curious .... :)
austinwintory.bandcamp.com/album/sword-...
Sword of the Sea, by Austin Wintory
16 track album
austinwintory.bandcamp.com
September 5, 2025 at 6:27 PM
It seems another Bandcamp Friday is upon us! To those who've so generously snagged SWORD OF THE SEA, I thank you so much!
For those still curious .... :)
austinwintory.bandcamp.com/album/sword-...
For those still curious .... :)
austinwintory.bandcamp.com/album/sword-...
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Composer @awintory.bsky.social joins us to talk about his work on Sword of the Sea and the distinct language of writing music for games. Plus, we share our thoughts on Herdling, Shinobi, The Rogue Prince of Persia, and the July sales report.
youtube.com/watch?v=eUN6...
@giantsquidstudios.com
youtube.com/watch?v=eUN6...
@giantsquidstudios.com
Composing Sword of the Sea w/ Austin Wintory - Easy Allies Podcast - Aug 29, 2025
YouTube video by Easy Allies
youtube.com
August 31, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Composer @awintory.bsky.social joins us to talk about his work on Sword of the Sea and the distinct language of writing music for games. Plus, we share our thoughts on Herdling, Shinobi, The Rogue Prince of Persia, and the July sales report.
youtube.com/watch?v=eUN6...
@giantsquidstudios.com
youtube.com/watch?v=eUN6...
@giantsquidstudios.com
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With surreal visuals alongside an evocative score by
@awintory.bsky.social, Journey crafted an unforgettable experience that cemented games as art.
Equipped with a signature style, @giantsquidstudios.com return for another stunning journey in Sword of the Sea.
www.qualbert.com/reviews/swor...
@awintory.bsky.social, Journey crafted an unforgettable experience that cemented games as art.
Equipped with a signature style, @giantsquidstudios.com return for another stunning journey in Sword of the Sea.
www.qualbert.com/reviews/swor...
Sword of the Sea Review (PlayStation 5) | Qualbert
From the makers of Abzu and The Pathless comes a new atmospheric adventure. Find out more in our Sword of the Sea Review!
www.qualbert.com
September 1, 2025 at 11:07 PM
With surreal visuals alongside an evocative score by
@awintory.bsky.social, Journey crafted an unforgettable experience that cemented games as art.
Equipped with a signature style, @giantsquidstudios.com return for another stunning journey in Sword of the Sea.
www.qualbert.com/reviews/swor...
@awintory.bsky.social, Journey crafted an unforgettable experience that cemented games as art.
Equipped with a signature style, @giantsquidstudios.com return for another stunning journey in Sword of the Sea.
www.qualbert.com/reviews/swor...