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🎮 Portfolio – Game Audio & Composition
🎧 “Music that breathes with the narrative”
selection of projects I’ve worked on as a sound designer, composer, and arranger. My goal is always to enhance the emotional and narrative experience through sound—whether in indie games, cinematic trailers, or orchestral reinterpretations.
🎮 Video Game Sound Design
They Don’t Like Your Remix – Crazy Web Game Jam 2024
Role: Sound Designer
Fast-paced arcade game where you defend your techno remix with spinning vinyls. I created a punchy, rhythmic soundscape to match the game’s high-energy aesthetic.
🔗 Play on itch.io
🧙♀️ Witch’s Symphony – GMTK Game Jam 2024
🎧 Role: Sound Designer
Dive into a magical and fun adventure where your voice is the only escape. I designed the soundscape to support the unique vocal gameplay mechanic and bring the enchanted castle to life. Every sound was crafted to react expressively to the player’s voice input, reinforcing the whimsical and mysterious tone of the game.
🔗 Play on itch.io
🏚️ Sicka Mansion – Sound Redesign (Unity + FMOD)
Role: Sound Designer & Recomposer
Complete rework of the game’s sound environment using Unity and FMOD. Focused on adaptive audio and environmental storytelling through sound implementation.
🎬 Film Music, Teasers & Foley
I specialize in crafting emotionally immersive music and sound for film, short features, and trailers. Whether you're telling a dramatic story, exploring folklore, or building tension through silence and noise, I bring a narrative-first approach that enhances the visual experience.
🎬 Sombras de Campo – Original Score for Chilean Folklore Short Films
Role: Composer Arranger & Violinist
Sombras de Campo is a series of short films based on myths and legends from southern Chile, featuring dark tales of demons and malevolent creatures rooted in local folklore. For this project, I composed an original score and crafted a sonic atmosphere that reflects the eerie, ominous tone of these chilling stories.
Using my violin as the central instrument, I created haunting, textured soundscapes that evoke the tension, fear, and mysticism present in each narrative.
Joker Teaser (Narrative Score & Analysis)
Role: Composer & Narrative Analyst
An original score crafted for a teaser scene of Joker. Each instrument symbolizes a psychological element of Arthur’s transformation, blending traditional instruments in unconventional ways.
– Piano (Arthur), Cello (tragedy), Violin (madness), Guitars/Bass (ambient layers)
Structured in 3 narrative acts, with irregular meter (7/4) for the final descent into chaos.
Aural Surroundings – WALL - E Scene (Foley & Sound Design)
🎧 Role: Foley Artist & Sound Designer
In this project, we aimed to bring realism and narrative clarity to a scene from WALL·E through carefully crafted Foley and environmental sound design. We used a Tascam Zoom stereo recorder to capture most of the sounds.
The music at the beginning of the scene was designed to feel magical and full of wonder, aligning with Eva’s first impression of Wall-E’s home.
Foley materials used: Toy car, spoons, pot, string, coins, sponge, plastic lid, CD, Rubik’s Cube, bag, can, water gun, cases. A vocoder was used for robot vocalization.
🎼 Original Music & Arrangements
From ambient synth explorations to reimagined video game themes, I create and arrange music that brings emotional weight, style, and personality to every project. Whether composing original scores or transforming iconic melodies, I aim to build unique sonic experiences tailored to each artistic vision.
🌌 SYNTH 30 – Space Music (Original Composition)
Role: Composer
A contrast-driven ambient composition created with over 30 different synthesizers, inspired by the vastness of galaxies and the silence of deep space. Built with shifting textures and evolving structures, the piece creates a meditative, cosmic journey.
🎹 Arrangements & Covers
Aquatic Ambiance – Recomposed (Polysteichon)
This is my personal arrangement of “Aquatic Ambiance” by David Wise, originally featured in Donkey Kong Country. As the arranger and keyboardist, I aimed to capture the depth, solemnity, and mystery of the ocean, reinterpreting the piece through the sonic identity of my band.
We have toured three times across Chile performing this and other video game themes, and had the honor of sharing the stage with David Wise, who personally praised our cover for its emotional strength and originality.
🎧 Watch the live studio version on YouTube
Role: Arranger, Keyboardist & Founder of Polysteichon
About me
Joaquín Parraguez
composer, sound designer, and arranger born in Chile and currently based in Madrid, Spain. I specialize in music for video games, film, and interactive media, combining my classical training with modern audio production tools.
I trained as a violinist at the conservatory, graduating at the age of 21 with the highest honors in my class, after performing with the National Youth Orchestra of Chile. In 2022, I began a Master’s degree in Music Composition and Production at the Universidad EARTES From Malaga, Spain, where I deepened my knowledge in digital audio, synthesis, and orchestration.
Since the age of 18, I’ve been composing original music and developing a personal approach that adapts to each project—innovative, atmospheric, and emotionally narrative. My main creative platform is my band Polysteichon, where I’m the founder, keyboardist, and arranger, reinterpreting iconic video game music in rock, orchestral, and hybrid styles. We’ve toured across Chile and Spain, and had the honor of sharing the stage with industry legends such as David Wise, Akira Toriyama, and Crush 40.
I work with tools such as Studio One, FMOD, Wwise, Sibelius, and Filmora. I have experience composing for indie games, films, short films, trailers, and game jams, where my work has been recognized for its sound quality and musical impact.
I’m currently available for collaborations and freelance work in game development, media scoring, and sound design. If you’re looking for a dynamic soundtrack, immersive atmosphere, or orchestral arrangements, I can offer a narrative-driven approach tailored to your vision.
Services
After exploring my work as a composer and sound designer, you'll see that I bring a versatile and narrative-focused approach to every project. With a strong background in music performance, arrangement, and audio implementation, I adapt to different formats and creative visions—whether it's a video game, short film, or live production—always adding an original and emotional touch to the sound.
Each service I offer is backed by years of experience across both classical and modern music environments, ensuring professional quality, artistic depth, and technical precision.
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