Istanbul based music professional driven by a love for creating soundscapes that resonate with the soul. With a background in composition, orchestration, and choral direction, I aim to craft music that not only supports but elevates stories across diverse media, from TTRPGs to film and interactive art. Highlights: Latest Release: Echoes of Renaissance – a 13 track original soundtrack capturing the spirit of medieval adventures. Multidisciplinary Skills: Bringing together composition, conducting, and sound design to create immersive, authentic sound experiences At heart, I'm a creator who values the depth music brings to shared experiences. I’m always open to connecting with fellow artists, storytellers, and creatives. Let’s explore new possibilities together!

Barış Şahut

Istanbul based music professional driven by a love for creating soundscapes that resonate with the soul. With a background in composition, orchestration, and choral direction, I aim to craft music that not only supports but elevates stories across diverse media, from TTRPGs to film and interactive art. Highlights: Latest Release: Echoes of Renaissance – a 13 track original soundtrack capturing the spirit of medieval adventures. Multidisciplinary Skills: Bringing together composition, conducting, and sound design to create immersive, authentic sound experiences At heart, I'm a creator who values the depth music brings to shared experiences. I’m always open to connecting with fellow artists, storytellers, and creatives. Let’s explore new possibilities together!

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Istanbul based music professional driven by a love for creating soundscapes that resonate with the soul. With a background in composition, orchestration, and choral direction, I aim to craft music that not only supports but elevates stories across diverse media, from TTRPGs to film and interactive art.

Highlights:
Latest Release: Echoes of Renaissance – a 13 track original soundtrack capturing the spirit of medieval adventures.

Multidisciplinary Skills: Bringing together composition, conducting, and sound design to create immersive, authentic sound experiences

At heart, I’m a creator who values the depth music brings to shared experiences. I’m always open to connecting with fellow artists, storytellers, and creatives. Let’s explore new possibilities together!

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Conductor at BAU Music Chamber Orchestra
January 1, 2020 - April 9, 2021
Composer, Sound Designer at Shaar Game
September 1, 2022 - September 7, 2023
Conductor & Artistic Director at BAU Polyphonic Choir
July 1, 2021 - January 9, 2025
Composer at Metis Creative
September 1, 2023 - Present
-Producing, mixing, and mastering high-quality soundtracks for TTRPG series. -Designing immersive audio experiences for characters and locations. -Creating sound for visual materials. -Crafting foley sounds when needed. -Producing music centered around specific stories.
Co-Founder & Lead Composer at Rabarba Studios
January 10, 2025 - Present

Education

Software Engineering at Bahçeşehir University
September 10, 2017 - October 10, 2020
Composition and Orchestral Conducting at Conservatory of Bahçeşehir University
September 10, 2020 - February 10, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Other
    paper Era of the Crusades OST Album

    OST Album Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/5GvzCSekJKqmnoTj3YTMmL?si=vdSyrjUNSW-bUHHwGjkDKw

    One of our biggest projects to date, this collaboration with Metis Creative brings the Historica Arcanum universe to life during the Crusades. The story is a TTRPG campaign based in the DnD 5e universe, which has garnered a lot of attention in the international gaming community and has been featured in major publications such as Forbes. Throughout the game, we composed unique music for key characters, landmarks and the distinctive atmospheres of various dungeons. The project includes a 15-track album rich in sound design and foley, with original recordings and a complete mixing and mastering process that meets world standards.

    paper Era of the Crusades Official Release Trailer

    This project is a trailer for Metis Creative’s Historica Arcanum: Era of the Crusades TTRPG. We seamlessly integrated the unique music we composed for one of our team’s favorite characters, Salah ad-Din, into the video. The track quickly caught the attention of listeners and players alike. Also, the artwork and designs of the game were shown to the audience through this trailer, creating an engaging introduction to the world of Historica Arcanum.

    paper Era of the Crusades Official Soundtrack Video

    This project served as the promotional video for the 15-track original soundtrack album we created for Historica Arcanum: Era of the Crusades TTRPG. The video showcases the designs of the in game characters and features a special composition for Jerusalem, one of the most important locations in the game, which captures the essence of the setting through music.

    paper Cults of London Official Trailer

    This project features an original score composed for Metis Creative’s professionally produced trailer for Cults of London, a game set in the Historica Arcanum universe. Rich in sound design and foley, the music was mixed and mastered to deliver a cohesive audio-visual experience. The final track was shaped in close collaboration with the director and creative director during and after filming, ensuring a seamless blend of sound and visuals.

    uniE608 Rabarba Studios - A Lovers' Debate
    This project features the official launch trailer for Echoes of Renaissance, another game based in Metis Creative's Historica Arcanum universe. We composed an original soundtrack exclusively for the trailer, which also includes a Voiceover recorded in our studio. The entire audio experience, including mixing, mastering and integration, was handled by our team. The music received extremely positive feedback from viewers and followers, adding depth and impact to the trailer.
    paper Astra Arcanum Official Trailer

    We crafted the complete sonic identity for the official Astra Arcanum trailer from the intricate sound design to the full original music composition. Our goal was to reflect the arcane mystery, dynamic action, and emotional undertones of the world of Astra Arcanum.
    Every sound you hear from subtle magical ambiances to cinematic impacts was carefully designed to enhance the storytelling and immerse the audience in this fantasy universe.

    paper Echoes of Renaissance Original Soundtrack Album (OST)

    The echoes of Isabella and Francesco’s struggle, both on stage and in their hearts, come to life in this piece.

    “A Lovers’ Debate”; the musical expression of a dark love story shaped by passion, conflict, and a powerful bond.

    Available on Spotify and all other music platforms.

    Art: Belgin Kaya

    OST Album Spotify Link: https://www.twine.net/signin

    🔥 From the album Historica Arcanum: Echoes of Renaissance.
    🤝🏼In collaboration with Metis Creative.

    For more: https://www.twine.net/signin