Halfsunk (Josie) - Composer
@halfsunk.bsky.social
ⓘ Naarm-based composer & producer Josie Ellender.
https://www.halfsunk.com/card
Always looking for new game dev and game audio friends! Come say hi!
https://www.halfsunk.com/card
Always looking for new game dev and game audio friends! Come say hi!
mmmm morning synth session
June 3, 2025 at 11:40 PM
mmmm morning synth session
Genuinely bc the way I get caught up in like not posting here
the balance between posting my work and claiming my attention and dopamine, and not wanting to spoil the project momentum or surprise factor I have by not posting is very silly and clearly I need to sort out my brain
the balance between posting my work and claiming my attention and dopamine, and not wanting to spoil the project momentum or surprise factor I have by not posting is very silly and clearly I need to sort out my brain
Someday I'll have enough money to hire an assistant and I'll mostly just have them decide which of my tracks I should post on social media and make DAW videos for me and I will pay them a million dollars
March 24, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Genuinely bc the way I get caught up in like not posting here
the balance between posting my work and claiming my attention and dopamine, and not wanting to spoil the project momentum or surprise factor I have by not posting is very silly and clearly I need to sort out my brain
the balance between posting my work and claiming my attention and dopamine, and not wanting to spoil the project momentum or surprise factor I have by not posting is very silly and clearly I need to sort out my brain
playing some banjo for the first time - and oh my gosh it’s such a gorgeous sound! ☺️
February 17, 2025 at 1:08 AM
playing some banjo for the first time - and oh my gosh it’s such a gorgeous sound! ☺️
I think something interesting about slowly working on a relaxing soundtrack mostly based on acoustic guitar is that I can just go for a walk and listen to a million recordings of nice acoustic stuff.
Here’s one I’m really enjoying:
youtu.be/TCsFgJsJ5Uc?...
Here’s one I’m really enjoying:
youtu.be/TCsFgJsJ5Uc?...
Big Thief: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
YouTube video by NPR Music
youtu.be
January 23, 2025 at 1:39 AM
I think something interesting about slowly working on a relaxing soundtrack mostly based on acoustic guitar is that I can just go for a walk and listen to a million recordings of nice acoustic stuff.
Here’s one I’m really enjoying:
youtu.be/TCsFgJsJ5Uc?...
Here’s one I’m really enjoying:
youtu.be/TCsFgJsJ5Uc?...
taking a break from album to write poetry about album
I think something is happening ☺️☺️☺️
I think something is happening ☺️☺️☺️
January 7, 2025 at 8:52 AM
taking a break from album to write poetry about album
I think something is happening ☺️☺️☺️
I think something is happening ☺️☺️☺️
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Again, my utmost respect for @polygon.com for reporting on Dreams on a Pillow when so many sites and influencers that claim to stand for inclusivity and diversity and equality have ducked speaking about the genocide, about Palestine, and about Palestinian stories.
www.polygon.com/gaming/50447...
www.polygon.com/gaming/50447...
Dreams on a Pillow, the Palestinian video game about the 1948 Nakba, surpassed its funding goal
It’s follow-up to the award-winning Liyla and the Shadows of War
www.polygon.com
January 7, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Again, my utmost respect for @polygon.com for reporting on Dreams on a Pillow when so many sites and influencers that claim to stand for inclusivity and diversity and equality have ducked speaking about the genocide, about Palestine, and about Palestinian stories.
www.polygon.com/gaming/50447...
www.polygon.com/gaming/50447...
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“You will be visited by three spirits.”
The three spirits:
The three spirits:
December 24, 2024 at 4:02 AM
“You will be visited by three spirits.”
The three spirits:
The three spirits:
Having THE busiest, longest day ever at work and it’s not that bad AND having a creative eureka moment that’s has me frenetically excited to make stuff. Maybe there is something special about the holidays…
December 24, 2024 at 5:02 AM
Having THE busiest, longest day ever at work and it’s not that bad AND having a creative eureka moment that’s has me frenetically excited to make stuff. Maybe there is something special about the holidays…
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Okay wow shockingly after working for a bit I once again remembered that making music is actually cool and fun and I’m good at it
I wish to be sitting on the couch eating a chocolate croissant and reading one of my fucked up little horror books but instead I must “write” “music”
December 12, 2024 at 9:03 PM
Okay wow shockingly after working for a bit I once again remembered that making music is actually cool and fun and I’m good at it
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FUCK YES CIRI GONNA WITCH IT UPPPPPPP
December 13, 2024 at 1:12 AM
FUCK YES CIRI GONNA WITCH IT UPPPPPPP
oh my gosh
new fumito ueda,
coop elden ring spinoff,
witcher 4,
slay the spire twoooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
good game awards !! 🔥
new fumito ueda,
coop elden ring spinoff,
witcher 4,
slay the spire twoooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
good game awards !! 🔥
December 13, 2024 at 4:44 AM
oh my gosh
new fumito ueda,
coop elden ring spinoff,
witcher 4,
slay the spire twoooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
good game awards !! 🔥
new fumito ueda,
coop elden ring spinoff,
witcher 4,
slay the spire twoooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
good game awards !! 🔥
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I must warn you all, I was a gifted kid. Meaning, I am hopeless without constant stimulation and competition
Looking for:
-mentors
-rivals
-sparring partners
Have a nice day
Looking for:
-mentors
-rivals
-sparring partners
Have a nice day
October 21, 2024 at 5:07 PM
I must warn you all, I was a gifted kid. Meaning, I am hopeless without constant stimulation and competition
Looking for:
-mentors
-rivals
-sparring partners
Have a nice day
Looking for:
-mentors
-rivals
-sparring partners
Have a nice day
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i'm religious in the sense that i believe in the divine power of the Amen Break
November 30, 2024 at 10:45 PM
i'm religious in the sense that i believe in the divine power of the Amen Break
Okay - Arcane S2 had me constantly going ‘holy shit’ at the intricate storytelling, twists and visuals all the way up to the end. I think S2E7 is one big highlight. Only criticism is Season 2 really went all in with the music video style needle drops and that broke immersion at times.
I’ve just watched all the way through twin peaks (no fire walk with me or return yet) and omg! I love it! some of the most liminal imagery I’ve seen!
also - arcane s2 is HITTING excited to finish up the last 2 episodes soon and maybe I’ll drop some thoughts
also - arcane s2 is HITTING excited to finish up the last 2 episodes soon and maybe I’ll drop some thoughts
November 24, 2024 at 11:32 PM
Okay - Arcane S2 had me constantly going ‘holy shit’ at the intricate storytelling, twists and visuals all the way up to the end. I think S2E7 is one big highlight. Only criticism is Season 2 really went all in with the music video style needle drops and that broke immersion at times.
I’ve just watched all the way through twin peaks (no fire walk with me or return yet) and omg! I love it! some of the most liminal imagery I’ve seen!
also - arcane s2 is HITTING excited to finish up the last 2 episodes soon and maybe I’ll drop some thoughts
also - arcane s2 is HITTING excited to finish up the last 2 episodes soon and maybe I’ll drop some thoughts
November 23, 2024 at 11:27 PM
I’ve just watched all the way through twin peaks (no fire walk with me or return yet) and omg! I love it! some of the most liminal imagery I’ve seen!
also - arcane s2 is HITTING excited to finish up the last 2 episodes soon and maybe I’ll drop some thoughts
also - arcane s2 is HITTING excited to finish up the last 2 episodes soon and maybe I’ll drop some thoughts
been experimenting with ways to write guitar music for a project even though my guitar broke - I like this solution a lot and think its really pretty
November 11, 2024 at 12:40 AM
been experimenting with ways to write guitar music for a project even though my guitar broke - I like this solution a lot and think its really pretty
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have some josie in the sun
November 7, 2024 at 1:43 AM
have some josie in the sun
trying to figure out how FMOD and Unity plug into each other and wondering why theres a sweat forming on my brow...
don't you just love some wet heat 😭
don't you just love some wet heat 😭
November 6, 2024 at 12:47 AM
trying to figure out how FMOD and Unity plug into each other and wondering why theres a sweat forming on my brow...
don't you just love some wet heat 😭
don't you just love some wet heat 😭
I’ve been playing Metaphor, I know I’m a couple days late to the party but
OML the battle music is so great
OML the battle music is so great
November 4, 2024 at 9:00 AM
I’ve been playing Metaphor, I know I’m a couple days late to the party but
OML the battle music is so great
OML the battle music is so great
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Take your favorite chiptunes by the likes of Disasterpeace and C418, reimagine that through the lens of neo-soul/contemporary jazz, and you'll get something like InxWAV by @halfsunk.bsky.social which I've been enjoying very much this week :) it's even DMCA-free!
halfsunk.bandcamp.com/album/inxwav
halfsunk.bandcamp.com/album/inxwav
InxWAV, by Halfsunk
11 track album
halfsunk.bandcamp.com
October 30, 2024 at 6:43 PM
Take your favorite chiptunes by the likes of Disasterpeace and C418, reimagine that through the lens of neo-soul/contemporary jazz, and you'll get something like InxWAV by @halfsunk.bsky.social which I've been enjoying very much this week :) it's even DMCA-free!
halfsunk.bandcamp.com/album/inxwav
halfsunk.bandcamp.com/album/inxwav
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So I’m going to be honest, I am on the verge of losing my apartment. Things have never been this dire. I genuinely don’t know what to do.
If you’re a #gamedev looking for music, I’m offering 50% off your first track from me until November 10th.
Sorry for annoying you all 🙃
If you’re a #gamedev looking for music, I’m offering 50% off your first track from me until November 10th.
Sorry for annoying you all 🙃
Hey guys! I really gotta pay rent haha
I’m offering 50% off your first track with me! I can do a variety of styles but focus mainly on atmospheric/moody stuff. (Check my bio for SoundCloud link)
DM me and we’ll chat 😊
Also, even if you don’t need a track, please RP this. It helps me so much 🙏
I’m offering 50% off your first track with me! I can do a variety of styles but focus mainly on atmospheric/moody stuff. (Check my bio for SoundCloud link)
DM me and we’ll chat 😊
Also, even if you don’t need a track, please RP this. It helps me so much 🙏
October 27, 2024 at 7:25 PM
So I’m going to be honest, I am on the verge of losing my apartment. Things have never been this dire. I genuinely don’t know what to do.
If you’re a #gamedev looking for music, I’m offering 50% off your first track from me until November 10th.
Sorry for annoying you all 🙃
If you’re a #gamedev looking for music, I’m offering 50% off your first track from me until November 10th.
Sorry for annoying you all 🙃
always such a funny thing to go to an music event with a bunch of people and realise that you can just talk to everyone! i missed chatting to other creatives so much its been so long
NOTE TO SELF: nerves are fake! go and ask to sit next to people you don't know! interject in convos!
NOTE TO SELF: nerves are fake! go and ask to sit next to people you don't know! interject in convos!
At APRAs Equalize thing in SAE Melbourne today! Come say hi if you’re around?
October 26, 2024 at 8:30 AM
always such a funny thing to go to an music event with a bunch of people and realise that you can just talk to everyone! i missed chatting to other creatives so much its been so long
NOTE TO SELF: nerves are fake! go and ask to sit next to people you don't know! interject in convos!
NOTE TO SELF: nerves are fake! go and ask to sit next to people you don't know! interject in convos!
At APRAs Equalize thing in SAE Melbourne today! Come say hi if you’re around?
October 25, 2024 at 11:18 PM
At APRAs Equalize thing in SAE Melbourne today! Come say hi if you’re around?
Posted this on the other platform a little while ago, but here's a little sneak peak of an album I'm working on!
October 24, 2024 at 11:53 PM
Posted this on the other platform a little while ago, but here's a little sneak peak of an album I'm working on!
this looks sick
Hellooo to all new followers! I'm so glad to have you here. As a small, improvised gift, have this short sequence of my in-development combat system for #HEARTRENDER. Includes dropping a lightning bolt on your would-be opponent. #indiegame #indiedev #indieBR
October 24, 2024 at 11:37 PM
this looks sick