Zircon (composer) explained
| Background: | person |
| Zircon |
| Birth Name: | Andrew Aversa |
| Instrument: | Computer, piano |
| Birth Date: | 23 June 1987 |
| Years Active: | 2000s–present |
| Label: | Zircon Studios, Materia Collective |
Andrew Aversa (born June 23, 1987),[1] known professionally as zircon, is an American electronic musician, composer, and audio technician primarily known for his work on video game soundtracks, including Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, , Soulcalibur V, Pump It Up, and Newgrounds.[2] He is an adjunct professor at Drexel University and a co-founder of Impact Soundworks,[3] a virtual instrument company.
Career
Aversa began arranging video game music, which he uploaded to OverClocked ReMix, in the early 2000s.[4]
Personal life
Aversa lives in Maryland with his wife, Jillian Aversa, who is a vocalist, songwriter, and performer on video game soundtracks. He is also an adjunct professor at Drexel University as well as a Drexel graduate.[5] He has made multiple appearances at conventions and festivals, such as MAGFest.[6]
Releases
Albums
- Phasma Elementum (2004)
- Impulse Prime (2005)
- Antigravity (2007)
- The World Circuit (2007)
- Mass Media Constant (2009)
- Fittest – Original Soundtrack (2009)
- Vastlands (2009)
- Return All Robots! Original Soundtrack (2010)
- Unearthed (2012)
- Globulous Original Soundtrack (2012)
- Identity Sequence (2012)
- Getaway (EP, 2014)
- Demon Truck Original Soundtrack (2016)[7]
- Tangledeep Original Soundtrack (2018)
- The Classic Video Game ReMixes Volume 1 (2024)
Singles
- "Augment" (2013)
- "Across the Ocean" (2013)
- "Neptune" (2015)
- "Ice Lock" (2015)
- "Beyond Vision" (2016)
- "Just Hold On" (DJ Hlokzen Remix) (2017)
- "Take the Metro" (2018)
- "Spire" (2021)
Notes and References
- Web site: Zircon.
- Web site: zirconmusic. July 22, 2021. Newgrounds.com.
- Web site: About . Impact Soundworks . June 8, 2024.
- Web site: Game Music :: Interview with Andrew Aversa, aka zircon (March 2011).
- Web site: Andrew Aversa | Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design | Drexel University . October 6, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121019183807/http://www.drexel.edu/westphal/contact/directory/AversaAndrew/ . October 19, 2012 .
- Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: (1/4) "Making Music: From Hobby to Profession" MAGFest 9 Panel . YouTube.
- Web site: Demon Truck Original Soundtrack, by zircon . July 8, 2022 . zirconstudios.bandcamp.com.
