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I’m an award-winning composer for film, video games, and concert music. I’m passionate about creating emotionally resonant scores and fostering collaborative relationships that bring stories to life through sound. Whether developing a rich thematic score or crafting a minimalist soundscape, I bring dedication, flexibility, and a deep love for the craft. In addition to my own projects, I’ve contributed as part of the music team on titles such as "Call of Duty: Vanguard," "God of War: Ragnarök" (including its critically acclaimed "Valhalla" DLC), and Amazon Prime Video’s "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power." My musical influences are diverse, drawing from folk traditions, non-Western styles, American classical music, minimalism, and electronic sound design. Whether working independently or supporting a larger creative team, I aim to shape meaningful emotional experiences for audiences through music.…I’m an award-winning composer for film, video games, and concert music. I’m passionate about creating emotionally resonant scores and fostering collaborative relationships that bring stories to life through sound. Whether developing a rich thematic score or crafting a minimalist soundscape, I bring dedication, flexibility, and a deep love for the craft. In addition to my own projects, I’ve contributed as part of the music team on titles such as "Call of Duty: Vanguard," "God of War: Ragnarök" (including its critically acclaimed "Valhalla" DLC), and Amazon Prime Video’s "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power." My musical influences are diverse, drawing from folk traditions, non-Western styles, American classical music, minimalism, and electronic sound design. Whether working independently or supporting a larger creative team, I aim to shape meaningful emotional experiences for audiences through music.

Matthew Carlton

Film Composer, Game Composer, Composer, +4

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I’m an award-winning composer for film, video games, and concert music. I’m passionate about creating emotionally resonant scores and fostering collaborative relationships that bring stories to life through sound. Whether developing a rich thematic score or crafting a minimalist soundscape, I bring dedication, flexibility, and a deep love for the craft. In addition to my own projects, I’ve contributed as part of the music team on titles such as "Call of Duty: Vanguard," "God of War: Ragnarök" (including its critically acclaimed "Valhalla" DLC), and Amazon Prime Video’s "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power." My musical influences are diverse, drawing from folk traditions, non-Western styles, American classical music, minimalism, and electronic sound design. Whether working independently or supporting a larger creative team, I aim to shape meaningful emotional experiences for audiences through music.…I’m an award-winning composer for film, video games, and concert music. I’m passionate about creating emotionally resonant scores and fostering collaborative relationships that bring stories to life through sound. Whether developing a rich thematic score or crafting a minimalist soundscape, I bring dedication, flexibility, and a deep love for the craft. In addition to my own projects, I’ve contributed as part of the music team on titles such as "Call of Duty: Vanguard," "God of War: Ragnarök" (including its critically acclaimed "Valhalla" DLC), and Amazon Prime Video’s "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power." My musical influences are diverse, drawing from folk traditions, non-Western styles, American classical music, minimalism, and electronic sound design. Whether working independently or supporting a larger creative team, I aim to shape meaningful emotional experiences for audiences through music.

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I’m an award-winning composer for film, video games, and concert music. I’m passionate about creating emotionally resonant scores and fostering collaborative relationships that bring stories to life through sound. Whether developing a rich thematic score or crafting a minimalist soundscape, I bring dedication, flexibility, and a deep love for the craft.

In addition to my own projects, I’ve contributed as part of the music team on titles such as “Call of Duty: Vanguard,” “God of War: Ragnarök” (including its critically acclaimed “Valhalla” DLC), and Amazon Prime Video’s “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.”

My musical influences are diverse, drawing from folk traditions, non-Western styles, American classical music, minimalism, and electronic sound design. Whether working independently or supporting a larger creative team, I aim to shape meaningful emotional experiences for audiences through music.

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Work Experience

In-House Composer & Head of Audio at Legio Vox Studios

February 5, 2022 - September 29, 2023

Composed original scores for upcoming Legio Vox Studios projects; created atmospheric, suspenseful, dramatic, and energetic music with emphasis on narrative-driven tension, blending folk/world elements, orchestral, synthetic textures, and choir; designed dynamic music transitions for menus and in-game environments; oversaw sound design and ensured music integration; guided voice actors during performances and facilitated communication between actors and the Game Director/Narrative team.

Orchestrator and Music Copyist at Freelance

May 31, 2020 - Present

Prepare detailed scores and parts from mockups for live recording sessions in film, TV, and AAA video games; select instruments and create full musical arrangements; extract and format individual parts from fully notated scores for musicians; collaborate with lead composers, orchestras, and music teams to ensure musical clarity and technical accuracy in high-pressure environments. Projects include: The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power; God of War: Ragnarök (incl. Valhalla DLC); Call of Duty: Vanguard; Percy Jackson and the Olympians; Forspoken; Gotham Knights; Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge; Outlander; Outlander: Blood of My Blood; Foundation; Masters of the Universe: Revelation; Halo (TV series); The Walking Dead.

Music Production Intern at Blue Bonsai (Joseph Trapanese)

September 1, 2019 - December 30, 2019

Responsible for day-to-day tasks, including miscellaneous deliveries and studio organization; created KONTAKT instruments, maintained studio equipment, saved and edited Pro Tools track presets; delivered hard drives, scores, and parts for recording sessions; assisted with promotional videos.

Music Production Intern at Sparks and Shadows (Bear McCreary)

January 5, 2019 - May 25, 2019

Handled day-to-day tasks, organized assets on the company server, mastered stereo files for internal and external post-production use, delivered materials to and from recording sessions; assisted with miscellaneous tasks including moving instruments and helping with promotional videos.

Composer at Freelance

April 28, 2013 - Present

Writes original music for film, video games, audio/visual festivals, and concert works as a freelance composer. Collaborates with directors and producers to realize musical concepts, deliver mockups, and refine material. Won multiple festival awards for best score.