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ABOUT

Sean Bialo・CosmicGem is a music composer based in Toronto, Canada. Armed with a lifelong infatuation with game music, he takes inspiration from all corners of its history to create new, fresh soundscapes.

​Extremely versatile as a composer, Sean absorbs the musical elements of everything he hears; combining them in unique ways to fit the task at hand. Regardless of scope or timeline, he goes above and beyond with attention to detail and careful layering.

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Sean's work has been acclaimed by players and critics worldwide. His soundtrack for pixel games' Donut Dodo has become a staple of the Japanese arcade scene, and his work on Penny's Big Breakaway and Double Dragon Gaiden have received extensive praise by reviewers and fans.

When not working, Sean spends his time thinking about what he'll work on next. On that note, get in touch!

VIDEOS

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Penny's Big Breakaway - Available Now - Nintendo Switch
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Scientific Method - Penny's Big Breakaway OST
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Donut Dodo - arcade game - Launch Trailer
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Retro Air Combat - Asset Bundle | GameMaker
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CosmicGem's Super MIDI Pak Demo
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Final Loop - Ending Cutscene - Goodbye - Spark 3 OST
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Land-ho Diabolo! - Penny's Big Breakaway OST
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Killers' Fortress Sector 1 - Double Dragon Gaiden OST
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CONTACT

Use the form below to contact, or email directly at sean@cosmicgem.ca

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PRESS

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"The standards for a chiptune-style soundtrack have been raised here to magnificent effect...a polyphonic, electronic masterpiece that will stay with you long after you stop playing."
-SUPERJUMP (Donut Dodo)

"...this game is worth playing for the soundtrack, which has been attracting significant attention on social media.
According to composer Yu Shimoda (Mega Man 9), the soundtrack has become a hot topic among game music composers."

-電ファミニコゲーマー (Donut Dodo)

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"The music in this game is probably one of the best that ever graced a Double Dragon game...we can’t really say enough how good this game sounds"

-Brawler's Alley (Double Dragon Gaiden)

"The music for each stage is catchy and very pleasant to listen to."
-Famitsu (Donut Dodo)

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"Donut Dodo’s music is just *chef’s kiss*. Prove me wrong, every good arcade game has a boss soundtrack. Donut Dodo is no different. I love this soundtrack."

-The Switch Effect (Donut Dodo)

"The music is bloody brilliant...Even as I’m typing this review, my inner voice is humming."

-WayTooManyGames (Double Dragon Gaiden)

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"The music is charming, and livens up the game with a retro flare. The soundtrack has attracted a lot of attention, and become a topic of conversation among game fans."

-GAME Watch (Donut Dodo)

"...a fantastic, frantic soundtrack by CosmicGem."
-Retro Dodo (Donut Dodo)

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"Some of the highlights of Rise Of The Dragons include the soundtrack. The music is excellent, with modern versions of some classic Double Dragon tracks that will be familiar to fans of the series."
-Checkpoint Gaming (Double Dragon Gaiden)

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