Cillian O'Brien
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.
About
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.
- 12 years' experience
- Joined June 2026
Languages
- EnglishFluent
- JapaneseIntermediate
Industry experience
- Education
- Gaming
- Life Sciences
- Media & Entertainment
Work experience· 4 roles
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.
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.
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.
Education
Grade: Second Class Honours
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).
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