The full soundtrack is now available for purchase! If you feel like directly supporting this music team, who worked tirelessly for six years to bring this score to life, as well as add 7 hours of ecclectic variety to your mp3 library, follow the link! ricegames.bandcamp.com/album/shujin...

It's always a thrill to be a small part of Austin and Kristin's endeavors. The sheer amount of talent and artistry they exude is off the charts.

This series highlights, among other things, the climactic boss fight at the end of the first half of the game I scored for six years. Check it out if you don't have the time for all seven hours! youtu.be/FrcoSo7Qz5M #FYC #GRAMMYs #soundtrack #JRPG #videogames

"...one of the most memorable soundtracks of the year, a massive complement considering it's up there with the likes of Hades 2 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33." This is probably the best complement we on the music team have ever received! Read more here: #Grammys #fyc #JRPG #music

Proud to announce that my six year odyssey as lead composer is officially on the Grammy ballot!

Had a blast editing this gorgeous footage from Night Sky Films for my mother's Denver-based music contracting business. Take a look at her new YouTube channel! www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKbq...

Had a blast arranging some Undertale music for this and can't wait to hear the orchestra nail it!

Had a ton of fun scoring this trailer with the mountain of themes we had at our disposal! youtu.be/4uFftMBS8ms?...

I've been looking forward to this action cue for almost two years, and I finally got to it! :D www.youtube.com/watch?v=rN9f...

Rachel Hardy and I did a thing! Happy Anniversary, Stray Gods! www.youtube.com/watch?v=6c5Z...

The game I worked on is currently #1 on OpenCritic's 2025 Hall of Fame. Who knows how long it'll last, but for a tiny team, brand new IP and first-ever title (both for the studio and myself as composer proper), I couldn't be more excited! #JRPG #videogames #HallOfFame

Had a ton of funn arranging for the GDC Concert again this year! My favorite assignment was the "if X made Y" medley, full of musical jokes and fun mashups. I just posted the score with the audio and footage, take a look! www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ahj... #GDC2025 #notation #scorestudy #arranging

The moment I've been waiting for for over six years has arrived! The Shujinkou OST is now live on Spotify and Amazon Music! Lotta talent to thank that won't fit in this post but here's the album release page! www.brianmlaguardia.com/shujinkou/

When someone asks me what I sacrifice just for the chance to turn what I love doing into a solvent career in this economy:

This was an arranger's dream!!

Sometimes you discover, to your own great shock, that you're actually good at something you didn't think you would be. Recently, that was extemporaneous public speaking! Thanks, Parker Symphony!

This is going to be crazy! Anyone in the general vicinity of GDC won't want to miss it!

Another glowing review and it's melting my heart. I spent so long terrified that connoisseurs of the genre would bounce off my western-colored orchestral stuff and traditional Japanese insturmentation approach. Full OST link coming soon! www.tech-gaming.com/shujinkou/

First review of the game I've been scoring for over six years (and that is coming out this week!) is in: 95 overall, and a staggering 98 for sound! So excited to share all nearly seven hours of music with you all! :) www.rpgfan.com/review/shuji...

Winifred Phillips is a kind, sweet soul and a massively talented composer. So heartwarming to watch her acceptance speech as the winner of the 3rd ever Music for Interactive Media Grammy. Congrats to her!

New year, new track! Got my synth and plugin mangle game on with this one. #starwars #soundtrack #thrawn www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObdN...

It's happening again! Always thrilled and honored to be arranging charts for the best thing about GDC. This is music that inspires me every day and pushes the envelope of the art form. If you're in San Fran this march, don't miss it! It's free for every level! t.co/d5gt0KhFUU

I was so taken by Arcane that I couldn't help but put together a little love letter about the music. Spoilers for season 2. Enjoy and Happy New Year! www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUZx...

I can't seem to stop myself from working on this unpaid side project that nobody asked for lol. But I am definately having fun scoring one of my favorite books from childhood. Got four orchestral cues and this source cue so far. www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCgh...

I am at a point in my career where I can't afford ensembles, only soloists. So it goes without saying that when I get stems back from a true pro on a project I've worked on for five years straight, I get a quite giddy. Truly nothing replaces live musicians, never will.

Looking for some spooky new music for Halloween? Check out the companion album I wrote for the one-shot tabletop horror RPG Fear of the Unknown! It's John Carpenter meets Harry Manfredini, and the 3 bonus tracks are designed to loop indefinately for your session! open.spotify.com/album/5uQCH5...

Hello there! Excited to be a part of BlueSky! To kick things off re: myself, I'm a composer, arranger and all-around helpful music guy who just recently had the honor of working on Stray Gods with the amazing Austin Wintory! If you're also a music, video game or film person, I want to connect! :D