Stories behind the music — project logs, case studies, articles for composers, and notes from the studio.
A few threads the writing keeps coming back to — case studies, notes for composers, collaborations, and the worlds behind the albums.
How I scored Dream Realm Storytellers' Bloodpunk — a Victorian, blood-fuelled 5E dystopia — building a leitmotif system and two opposed urban sound worlds for the tyrannical cities of Kanrath and Cyherested.
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I'm learning to play this awesome instrument, the tagelharpa/jouhikko, for my upcoming album Fjäll.
This song is about the mountains, the cold, the challenge and its journey. Will also be part of my viking music album Fjäll. As soon as I …
What a ride! I loved being part of Scorchfountain from the start. After writing the Scorchfountain’s theme it was about time I made a …
Exploring the sounds of a darker age, I hope you enjoy it. Important Make sure to check out my licensing info before using the song. The …
I find myself currently in the process of writing and producing Fjäll and have been releasing the new songs to my YouTube channel, awaiting …
Welcome friend! Take a seat by the fire and enjoy some good ale… This time around I wanted to say thank you. Thank you all for the great …
A behind-the-scenes post about building Adoan, the original fantasy world that inspired Ivan Duch's worldbuilding music.
You might have never heard of Dwarf Fortress but it’s a legend of a game. Almost 2 decades in the making, it’s a fantasy world …
Choose your path
Whether you need a track tonight, the whole library, ongoing releases, or a score written around your story — start with the path that fits.
Not sure which gate? Tell me about your world and I'll point you to the right one.