GRANT HOLZHAUER
Media Composer
Game Designer
Narrative Specialist
Let me take your game or media project to the next level.
FILM & TRAILER SCORES
“The deadline was tight, the project was massive, the odds were against him, and not only did Grant pull through, but he made what would otherwise be a “movie” into a full-blown feature film! The soundtrack took what I imagined in my wildest ambitions and made it real. I can’t thank him enough for his contributions to Cyclus. Excited for what the future holds!”
Tyler Arnott, co-director and co-producer of Cyclus
FEATURED GAME SOUNDTRACKS, ALBUMS, & SINGLES
An eclectic mix of soaring retro synths and modern industrial stylings, offset by the occasional upbeat fanfare. Always energetic, and always memorable.
A compilation featuring a little bit of everything over the years, including emotional orchestral, electronic, and hybrid tracks that take you on a curated journey.
My first single, this fully orchestrated track was written for my amazing and supportive wife of 15 years for our anniversary.
My second single, this short electronic jam was meant to be an inspiring take on uplifting 90s electronica, tapping into themes of perseverance and solidarity.
FEATURED GAME DESIGN PARTNER
A FEW TESTIMONIALS
Level Gameplay and Narrative Design
MATT CAVANAGH,
ROGUECODE & RARE
"Through a stroke of luck we found Grant while building Heist Simulator. He went completely above and beyond what we expected from someone, and really transformed what we were making. As we worked through the project we kept on discovering his diverse range of talents everywhere from level design, to writing narratives, to sound design and engineering.
I've worked across both indie and AAA game dev, and I'd recommend him in a heartbeat for both.
10/10, would Grant again."
Game Design
TORI MCCOY,
WIRES CROSSED
"I had been developing a puzzle game project on my own for about a year and was losing steam and direction. Grant helped me sort through all the material I had so far, organized it in a way that actually made sense, and immediately jumped into action on writing, puzzle design, and providing me with general encouragement that I really needed. Before I knew it, the passion that I had for my project was back! I highly recommend Grant for any game dev or creative needs."
Theme Music
MANDA KAT,
ARTIST & WRITER
""When I commissioned Grant, I had no experience with music and no clear idea of what I wanted. He managed to pin down the emotions and feelings I wanted to express and quickly had several examples for me to choose from. Throughout the process he was incredibly patient with my decisions and came up with his own experienced feedback."
Narrative Writing
UMAR BRADSHAW,
SONICWORKFLOW
"Grant's creative works are equal parts high quality and thought provoking!"
Film Scoring
SANTIAGO JIMENEZ,
INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER
"Your work ethic is incredible. And the symbolism and thorough detail you put into your music is incredible. As always, you did a phenomenal job. Seriously, I couldn't be more grateful you took on this project."
Music Production
LUDOVIC ROY-BOULIANE,
MUSIC COMPOSER
"Grant's signature is unique, original, and accessible at the same time, with a lot of attention to detail. And the most important part is that it's easy to work with him."
UPDATES
From time to time I like to share what I'm working on.
CONTACT
Want to learn more about me? Become pen pals? Interested in licensing music, having me write a track or two, or compose a full score for your project? Stuck in a terrible game design quagmire and can't find your way out? Need help navigating the treacherous paths of a branching narrative? Need your tabletop RPG compendium, script, or design document professionally edited? Don’t hesitate to reach out using the form below, or via the chat in the bottom-right corner (I'll respond as soon as humanly possible). Alternatively, you can also find me on any of these social networks, or just send me an email the old-fashioned way!
