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CENTAURUS A
GAME MUSIC COLLECTION
version 1.0
ORIGINAL MUSIC by Jason T. Shannon
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Introduction
The galaxy of Centaurus A is the closest radio galaxy to Earth, and contains a black hole
with a mass equivalent to 55 million times that of our own sun. This black hole ejects a jet
of electromagnetic energy in the form of X-ray and radio waves that are over a million light
years in length. This wonder of the universe serves as the inspiration for the latest work
by composer Jason T. Shannon in the creation of the CENTAURUS A game music
collection. Cosmic textures ranging from tranquil to suspenseful make CENTAURUS A
the perfect musical companion of science fiction gameplay. Rich orchestral
instrumentation combined with the analog warmth of vintage keyboards and classic
synthesizers give this library a unique sound that is organic and edgy. You’ll find
everything in this library to support your gameplay, ranging from the ethereal themes to
mysterious textures to driving action sequences.
Static, through-composed cues are included, but you can also create your own dynamic
versions of those cues that change with gameplay by using the included construction loops
(see the track listing below for more details).
KEY FEATURES
Built for science fiction gameplay.
Dynamic scoring cues can be created using the included construction loops.
Full-length, through-composed cues also included.
High quality 48 KHz 24-Bit uncompressed stereo files - professionally mixed and
mastered.
AUDIO FORMATS
The following audio formats are included for each audio asset:
Stereo, Uncompressed 48-KHz, 24-Bit Audio Interchange File Format (.AIF)
Stereo, Compressed (320 Kbit/s) 48-KHz, 24-Bit MPEG II Layer 3 (.MP3)
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ABOUT THE COMPOSER
Jason graduated from the Berklee College of Music with a Master Certificate in Arranging
and Orchestration, and studied at the Ali Akbar College of Music under Grammy
Award®-winning composer Ali Akbar Khan. He also studied musical performance under
virtuoso mandolinist Evan Marshall. Jason has arranged, composed and performed
original music for advertising, television, short films, documentaries and video games.
His credits include the Atlanta Hawks, Coca-Cola, CNN, Fox Sports, PGA, Super Bowl
XLVIII, the film “Hits” (an official 2013 Sundance selection) and a wide range of
independent short films and documentaries. Jason is a life-long technologist, an expert in
radio frequency and fiber optics, and active in the development of next-generation audio
and entertainment related technologies. For more information, please visit his website at
www.jasontoddshannon.com.
NOTES FROM THE COMPOSER
This music was written and produced between September-December 2015. It
features musical cues written and produced in my home studio in Atlanta, GA. These are
largely orchestral sketches with a heavy dose of electronic synthesizers and analog
keyboards. These sketches are largely inspired by the music I experienced as a kid as an
avid video game fanatic and certified computer nerd (Commodore 64 and Amiga 500
were my machines of choice). It contains other influences as well, with hints of progressive
rock, krautrock, electronic/experimental and 20th century orchestral music. This project
was released on December 09, 2015. I hope you enjoy Centaurus A!
- Jason T. Shannon
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SUPPORT
For product support or further information, please contact: website: www.tunewelders.com
phone: (404) 329-0148 #101
email: [email protected]
CREDITS
Original music composed, produced and performed by Jason T. Shannon
Electric Guitar performed by Adam James (Lord Humangous)
Recorded at The Moreland Underground in Atlanta, GA (September to December 2015)
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TRACK LISTING
01. Unknown Origin (01:54)
Includes full track plus four (4) continuous loop tracks. These tracks can be arranged in a variety of different ways to follow
environmental changes or simply to extend the song.
02. One More Level (03:12)
Includes full track plus (a) a continuous loop track and (b) separate ending track. This can be used to extend the song.
03. Radio Silence (01:12)
(Includes full track only)
04. Leaving Orbit (03:07)
Includes full track plus (a) continuous loop for the main section, (b) continuous loop for the bridge section and (c) separate
ending track. These tracks can be arranged in a variety of different ways to follow environmental changes or simply to extend
the song.
05. Caught In A Loop (02:04)
Includes full track plus (a) a continuous loop track and (b) separate ending track. This can be used to extend the song.
06. Dreaming of Centaurus (02:47)
Includes full track plus (a) a continuous loop track and (b) separate ending track. This can be used to extend the song.
07. Spacewalk (01:28)
Includes full track plus (a) a continuous loop track and (b) separate ending track. This can be used to extend the song.
08. Searching for Life (00:40)
(Includes full track only)
09. Another Level (01:48)
Includes full track plus (a) a continuous loop track and (b) separate ending track. This can be used to extend the song.
10. Desert of Planet Zind (01:12)
Includes full track plus (a) a continuous loop track and (b) separate ending track. This can be used to extend the song.
11. Red Shift (09:06)
(Includes full track only)
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VERSION HISTORY
Version 1.0
• Version 1.0 is the initial release.
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