About
I've been composing for media for over 10 years. My music spans a wide variety of moods and styles, although I have a special place in my heart for minimalism and chamber groups. I'm also a huge nerd for interactive music — nothing is more exciting to me than figuring out systems for combining music layers and segments to create a unique listening experience for each user.
I love collaborating with people who are making cool things. If you need music for your game, animation, film, podcast, or other media, let's talk! Reach out at megan@megancarnesmusic.com
For the tech nerds: I use Cubase, Wwise, and Unity.
Speaking, writing, audio community work, etc.
- GDC - Speaker, “Game Composer's Toolbox: Interactive Music Tips & Tricks” (2022)
- Audiokinetic - Guest, “Wwise Up On Air” (2021)
- VGMtogether - Speaker, "Piecing it Together: A Deep Dive Into the Interactive Music Systems of Divinuet” (2021)
- Game Audio LA - Co-organizer (2018-2020)
- High Score - Panelist, “Where The Music Leads - Music Based Gaming” (2020)
- GDC - Panelist, “Making It Happen: Creating Their Own Games” (2020) [canceled due to COVID]
- Audiokinetic - Blog Contributor, “The Generative Music Systems of Divinuet” (2019, 2020)
- GameSoundCon - Panelist, “Making It Happen: Creating Their Own Games” (2019)
- Faking Notes - Podcast Guest (2019)
- Bards of Gaming - Podcast Guest (2019)
- Rock Out With Your Cart Out - Podcast Guest (2019)
Recognition & such
AWARDS — WON
- Spillprisen 2020- Best Audio (HELHEIM HASSLE) [with Sondre Jensen, Oda Tilset, and Ali Cedroni]
- Step Up Your Sound Game Jam 2023- Winning Game (WHICH IS WITCH) [with Zach Berglund and Cregg Hancock]
- Tropfest 2018- Best Original Score (I'M STILL HERE)
- T.O. Webfest 2018- Best Music (THIS IS DESMONDO RAY!)
- Southern Short Awards 2017- Award of Merit for Original Music (SPACEMAN)
AWARDS — NOMINATED
- Ozark Mountain Webfest 2018- Best Overall Music (THIS IS DESMONDO RAY!)
- Rio Webfest 2018 - Best Soundtrack (THIS IS DESMONDO RAY!)
- Vancouver Webfest 2018- Best Original Score (THIS IS DESMONDO RAY!)
OTHER COOL STUFF
- Featured game, itch.io recommends (2019, INTER-VIEW)
- Featured artist, Sainte Magazine (2018)
- Participant composer, highSCORE New Music Festival (2012)