The AIAS Game Maker's Notebook Creating the Music for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 with Composer Lorien Testard
Jul 7, 2025
Lorien Testard, a talented composer known for his vocal writing, discusses his work on Sandfall Interactive's RPG, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. He shares insights from his journey into music, blending jazz and classical influences. Lorien reveals how he collaborated with vocalist Alice Duport-Percier to create a unique and cohesive soundtrack. He also dives into the challenges of composing character themes and how he balanced diverse sounds to maintain unity. Excitingly, he hints at future projects, including a possible conceptual album!
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Finish Before You Share When You Must
- Finish songs before sharing early drafts when you rely on a clear personal vision.
- Present polished pieces to show the intended emotional and sonic result to collaborators.
Fortune From A Single Forum Post
- Lorien found Guillaume via SoundCloud and an IndieGamer forum post, then wrote a trailer track that led to being hired.
- That single email and forum post changed his career and led to five years on the project.
Make Music To Become A Composer
- Create music regularly to become a composer rather than wait for work to appear.
- Share your music and keep composing; opportunity often follows consistent output.
