Arnaud Roy

Arnaud Roy is a composer, music producer, and sound designer. He has written music for video games and films, and is most notably known for composing the music for Amplitude Studios' Endless video game series, Humankind, and Neoproxima.ARNAUD ROY LINKS:http://www.arnaudroy.com/https://www.facebook.com/ArnaudRoyMusic/https://www.instagram.com/arnaudroymusic/https://twitter.com/ArnaudRoyMusicTIMESTAMPS:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:02:18) - The Harp, professional harp players, harp tech(00:11:04) - Early life(00:15:01) - Music education and classical music(00:19:14) - Finding the bass guitar(00:21:31) - Discovering improvisation(00:26:15) - Benefits of classical music education(00:28:00) - Hands-on instrument playing as a part of composition(00:29:04) - Early life continued(00:34:20) - Choosing a career path(00:39:02) - Discovering compositional potential(00:45:02) - Texture and flow as compositional elements(00:47:10) - Sound design and mixing for animation(00:54:00) - Perfectionism(00:57:23) - Reflecting on career milestones(01:02:34) - Childhood influences(01:09:27) - Non-musical sources of inspiration(01:12:05) - Musical influences(01:25:31) - Composition process(01:30:54) - Collaboration and Creativity(01:34:05) - Personal Limits and Style(01:39:06) - Balancing Work and Life(01:49:51) - Dealing with Creative Blocks(01:54:12) - Studio Setup and Gear(02:06:05) - Mixing(02:19:55) - Overcoming Challenges and Maintaining Perspective(02:25:40) - Live Music Performances(02:35:03) - Collaboration with Amplitude Studios(02:42:21) - Qualities in Collaborators(02:47:04) - Definition of an Artist(02:49:57) - Message to Everyone's Smartphone