Original MIDI Compositions: Video Game and Modern Classical Styles

Much of my music is very theme oriented- similar to video game music. I am now a video game music composer, so naturally game music inspires me. I wrote some of my game music for a multi-player strategy game I created, starring the Greek Gods of Olympus. Since I cannot program as of yet, The Gods' Game remains in board game form and has for many years, but hopefully one day will be programmed. Much of my game music is imitative of the Role-playing Game (RPG) style. In addition to game music, I compose for the piano, so I sequence and arrange several pieces for MIDI. Other pieces I compose using the computer and my Peavey keyboard; these pieces are what I would call program music or modern classical. These styles have shaped my music thus far. But I try to expand my composition style with every piece I write to better my composition skills and musical understanding.

As an additional note, I composed all of my MIDI files using Creative's series soundcards. So, at least a wavetable soundcard or nice soundfonts should be used to enjoy these fully. Some songs might suffer in quality without one. Also, I loop most of my video game pieces once to show that, were they playing during a game, they would repeat endlessly.

I whole-heartedly encourage anyone to download my MIDI files for personal enjoyment. What would be the point of this page if I didn't? But keep in mind that my music is copyrighted; and if you would like to use my music for something other than personal listening- for example, web page background music or game-making, I simply ask that you request my prior approval. I would be honored to give you permission; just contact me first. Remember I can't give permission for the professional music I've done. With that said, here is my music! (Award-winning MIDI files are marked with an *)

Etudes, New Age, Modern Classical very meaningful pieces not necessarily meant to be in a game contact me if you wish to use them
Song Name (click on desired)	Description
*Crystal Fields	An experimental piece; done by pure instinct. It is like program music, I added some poetry: ...as the crystals grew and pierced their shards through the soil, so did the children run amidst them, shattering all but joy and showering light. (see award room)
Electric Cascade	The piece that broke out of a many month compositional dry spell... Began as a techno battle song, became quite a bit more. A groundbreaker for me; very new style.
*Field of Wind	An old composition made new with the joys of MIDI; the title explains the music: Expressive wind and string ensemble piece. (see award room) THIS ONE HAS BEEN LICENSED BY AMARANTH GAMES FOR AVEYOND I and AVEYOND II.
*I Will Keep Going	An uplifting modern piece! THE POP DANCE VERSION CAN BE HEARD AT WWW.NRELEMENT.COM . (see award room)
Impatience	Originally a piano piece, converted and orchestrated for MIDI.
*The Jellyfish	A character piece presenting the mysterious and beautiful Jellyfish; originally for piano. (see award room)
*Lessons of Happiness	An imitative "modern baroque" arrangement descended from an old piano piece of mine. Very fun. (see award room)
*Recessive Inspiration	My first new age style composition! Really makes me want to dance! (see award room)
*Remembering the Melody	My first orchestral piece; attempting classical style. (see award room)
*The Strength to Tell Me	A lyrical style piece of happiness and realization, proving difficulty can strengthen. THE POP DANCE VERSION CAN BE HEARD AT WWW.NRELEMENT.COM . ...dedicated to James Schauer (see award room)
Turning Poison into Medicine	An experimental piece showing how good can come from bad.
Waltz #1	My first attempt at a Waltz; not elaborate, but cute. THIS ONE HAS BEEN LICENSED BY AMARANTH GAMES FOR AVEYOND II.
*Waltz #2 (Minuwaltz)	I was surprised how well this turned out! My first baroque waltz; for harpsichord and string quartet. It has qualities of both a minuet and a waltz. THIS ONE HAS BEEN LICENSED BY AMARANTH GAMES FOR AVEYOND I. (see award room)

Role Playing Game Style my favorite style of game music; my attempts at the genre contact me if you wish to use them
Song Name (click on desired)	Description
*Battle Music	A fast-paced RPG battle theme. (see award room)
Boss Music	An urgent, dramatic RPG battle theme. THIS ONE HAS BEEN LICENSED BY AMARANTH GAMES FOR AVEYOND I and AVEYOND II.
*Echoes in Darkness	Imagine being lost in a dark, dank, dirty, dungeon-like cavern; RPG dungeon music with my own evil twist. (see award room)
Final Battle: The Time Has Come	An RPG last battle song; uses courage and necessity to eliminate fear.
*Forgotten Journeys	What first started as an RPG overworld theme; imagine travelling day and night through lost lands full of unknown creatures and ceaseless adventure. (see award room)
My Final Fantasy Battle	A piece imitating the style of Final Fantasy battle music.

Greek Mythology Music these were inspired by my love for Greek Myths contact me if you wish to use them
Song Name (click on desired)	Description
Aeolus' Gale	The God of Wind stirs zephyrs, which accumulate into a hurricane.
Aphrodite's Harp	The Goddess of Love weaves a tale of romance. THIS ONE HAS BEEN LICENSED BY AMARANTH GAMES FOR AVEYOND I and AVEYOND II.
Apollo's Chariot	Shows the spirit of Apollo from epic poetry to triatholon.
Ares' Conquest	The God of War destroys all peace, town by town.
Artemis' Hunt	The Goddess of the Hunt running through the forest.
Athena's Struggle	The Goddess of Civilization and Peace protects a village.
Demeter's Journey	The Goddess of the Earth travels her seasonal course. THIS ONE HAS BEEN LICENSED BY AMARANTH GAMES FOR AVEYOND I.
Hades' Tour	The God of the Underworld gives a tour of Tartarus and the Elysian fields.
*Hermes' Flight	The Messenger God flies over sea and land, all the while inventing new stories. (see award room)
Hestia's Warmth	The Goddess of the Home warms all guests.
Pegasus' Ride	The winged horse gallops, flies, and plays in the clouds. THE POP DANCE VERSION CAN BE HEARD AT WWW.NRELEMENT.COM .

Other Songs Composed Professionally for Silver Creek Entertainment these are for personal use only; cannot be used for web sites or games, etc
Song Name (click on desired)	Description
Defeat	Alas, victory was not attained, but do not lose hope!
*From Another Shore	I believe this to be among my most beautiful works. (see award room)
*Medieval Tavern	This piece is mostly in dorian mode; prepare to travel back in time with epic and folk melodies! (see award room)
*Town Music	RPG-style town music inspired from an old piano piece focusing on arpeggios. Relaxing and uplifting! (see award room)
Triumph	Glorious victory in 12/8!

this page was composed by Aaron Walz using Notepad and Microsoft FrontPage; 2002-2008
all music, keyboar1.jpg, & keyboar2.jpg are my originals; request permission for use
Last Modified on 02/10/09