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I am a composer writing original music for audiovisual media, with a particular interest in video games and animation. I care deeply about how music supports narrative, elicits emotion, and creates atmosphere. After years studying chemistry and working in the pharmaceutical industry, I made the decision to change career path to pursue my passion for music. With a wealth of experience playing and performing varied instruments and genres, I bring a calm, creative, and dedicated presence to the projects that I work on.…I am a composer writing original music for audiovisual media, with a particular interest in video games and animation. I care deeply about how music supports narrative, elicits emotion, and creates atmosphere. After years studying chemistry and working in the pharmaceutical industry, I made the decision to change career path to pursue my passion for music. With a wealth of experience playing and performing varied instruments and genres, I bring a calm, creative, and dedicated presence to the projects that I work on.

Cillian O'Brien

Music Composer, Game Composer, Composer, +3

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I am a composer writing original music for audiovisual media, with a particular interest in video games and animation. I care deeply about how music supports narrative, elicits emotion, and creates atmosphere. After years studying chemistry and working in the pharmaceutical industry, I made the decision to change career path to pursue my passion for music. With a wealth of experience playing and performing varied instruments and genres, I bring a calm, creative, and dedicated presence to the projects that I work on.…I am a composer writing original music for audiovisual media, with a particular interest in video games and animation. I care deeply about how music supports narrative, elicits emotion, and creates atmosphere. After years studying chemistry and working in the pharmaceutical industry, I made the decision to change career path to pursue my passion for music. With a wealth of experience playing and performing varied instruments and genres, I bring a calm, creative, and dedicated presence to the projects that I work on.

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I am a composer writing original music for audiovisual media, with a particular interest in video games and animation. I care deeply about how music supports narrative, elicits emotion, and creates
atmosphere. After years studying chemistry and working in the pharmaceutical industry, I made the decision to change career path to pursue my passion for music. With a wealth of experience playing
and performing varied instruments and genres, I bring a calm, creative, and dedicated presence to the projects that I work on.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Japanese

Intermediate

Work Experience

Music Composer at Table Topple Ltd.

September 8, 2025 - November 28, 2025

Composed original music for an unannounced video game project. Worked with game director to create a unique musical identity for the game. Composed, recorded, and produced cues and implemented them using Wwise middleware.

Quality Control Analyst at Pfizer

December 6, 2021 - June 16, 2023

Worked as a full-time employee on a 3-cycle day and night shift pattern. Responsible for time-sensitive analysis of pharmaceutical products. Worked in both small and large team settings, and independently.

Taiko Drums Teacher at UCD Taiko Team

September 18, 2017 - Present

Head teacher and coach of the team, instructing beginner and intermediate-level students in playing and performing Japanese taiko drums. Responsible for leading weekly group classes and rehearsals, deciding on repertoire, and choreographing performances.

Bass guitar and backing vocals at Fish In The Sky (band)

March 10, 2014 - Present

Bassist and backing singer with Dublin-based rock band Fish In The Sky since 2014. We have played venues all around Dublin, recorded and released original tracks, and currently play a monthly residency in Walter's Pub, Dun Laoghaire.

Education

MA Scoring for Film, TV & Interactive Media at Pulse College Dublin

September 9, 2024 - August 29, 2025

Grade: Second Class Honours

Postgrad HDip Music at University College Cork

September 11, 2023 - May 17, 2024

BSc Chemistry at University College Dublin

September 12, 2016 - May 22, 2021

Grade: GPA 3.87 out of 4.2, First Class Honours. Activities and societies: Captain (2018-2022) and teacher (2017-present) of UCD Taiko Team. Elected Secretary (2017/2018) and Senior Events Officer (2018/2019) of UCD Japanese Society. Performed with UCD Philharmonic Choir (2016/2017) and UCD Jazz Society Big Band (2017).