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Hey! How are you doing?
I saw that you are looking for a composer and I wanted to introduce myself:)

My name is Juan Magariños, I’m a 22 year old composer from Argentina. I’ve worked on music for a few short films and games, in a variety of different genres, from orchestras to rock and metal pieces. I absolutely love crafting soundtracks that help bring immersive worlds and emotional stories to life.

I'll leave my portfolio here, and hope you enjoy anything in there:D
https://magarinosjuan.com/

I’ll also attach some unreleased tracks that I haven’t had the chance to post yet or that are still unfinished. Feel free to check them out!
https://www.youtube.com/@naujmaga (Feel free to check my YT as well! I have stuff that I don't post on my website)

In addition to composition, I also offer foley and sound design services.
You can check out a sample of my work here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuhGmq4p-CQ

Thanks for this opportunity!!

Feel free to reach out on discord: naujmaga

Hey! I’m Juan, a composer with ~2 years of experience making music & sound for games and films

I love storytelling through music and I’m especially into art-driven / narrative games, but I’m open to anything for a jam.
I’m looking to team up with experienced devs and contribute original music (and sound if needed), fast iteration, and good communication.

Portfolio:
https://www.youtube.com/@naujmaga
https://magarinosjuan.com/

Feel free to reach out on discord: naujmaga

Hey! I'm interested on working with you. I'd like to get to know more about the studio and the projects. 

My name is Juan Magariños, a 22-year-old composer from Argentina, with a deep passion for crafting immersive and emotionally-driven soundtracks for fantasy worlds.

 Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working on music for a variety of short films and video games, spanning several genres. However, my heart truly belongs to the fantasy genre, where I find joy in composing music that enhances the atmosphere and storytelling of epic, imaginative worlds. 

I'll leave my portfolio here: naujmaga

You can contact me through discord: @naujmaga :)

I absolutely loved this submission! Your harmonic work is really good. 'Lost Thought River' is my favourite one here.

I'm honestly just really happy to see so many people enjoying this submission! I wasn’t even sure about it when I submitted, it had me on the verge of tears while exporting the project, lol. Anyway, I’ll be checking out each of your projects when I get the chance and leave a nice review just like the awesome ones you left here :)

Hey, thanks so much! Really appreciate you taking the time to listen and share your thoughts. I'm glad Drifting stood out. That one was a bit of a journey to make, so it’s awesome to hear it landed with you. Thanks again for the kind words!

Thanks for listening! You know, I was debating whether to leave that track out of the jam, but you know what, it is what it is. :)

I will definitely check those out! Thank you so much.

Dude, this was really interesting to listen to! I was getting some Math Rock vibes throughout, which was awesome. I think my favorite track is 'Your Advice Is Not for the Present Me.' Great work!

AWESOME! I swear, I keep getting more impressed with everything I hear in this jam. This is seriously impressive work. I loved Danganronpa, and I can definitely hear the inspiration in there. Congrats!

Hey, congrats on the awesome work! I absolutely love 'Well-Oiled Rinew Milieu,' but honestly, everything sounds nice.

Damn, I love this! Both songs sound amazing. I really wish I could write fast-paced pieces like this. Congrats on the incredible work!

This is my favorite of everything I've heard! The composition is fantastic, and I really love how dynamic the songs are. 'Show of Strength' might be the best one for me, but honestly, I can’t decide! 'MANTIS' is really impressive too. So cinematic overall.

I’m not super familiar with electronic music, so this totally surprised me! But now I’m hooked and really want to dive deeper into it. 'Lord Of Ice' is great, and I really vibed with it.

I really enjoy heavy-piano compositions like this. It makes me want to pick up the instrument myself so I can play these pieces! 'Title Theme' is my favorite; it’s just got that perfect feel to it.

This is really well done! The storytelling is spot on, and you nailed the vibe perfectly. 'The Fire Slowly Dying' is my personal favorite; I also love the way you use that leitmotif in various songs.

Really loved this! The instruments work so well together, and it feels like it’s straight out of an adventure RPG. It’s got that perfect vibe, like you’re on some epic quest. Would definitely love to hear more tracks like this!

I’m a composer with some experience in the field, and I’d love to meet new people and hear about your ideas or projects! I’m always eager to learn more and expand my portfolio.

Although I’m currently busy with ongoing projects and will be starting a career in March, I’m excited to connect and collaborate on new opportunities!

You can listen to some of my projects here!

DM me on discord so it will be easier to reach out! I will give it a try

I've always wanted someone to be interested in my creative process, even though I can't explain it all that well, haha. I know it's not the norm—most people start with the melody or rhythm, but I prefer starting with the chords. I don't play piano, but many of my songs feature it. And I  compose mostly with my guitar, so that might be the reason why harmony sounds a bit off or unconventional sometimes. But I think that's what gives my music its unique character!

Once I have a solid structure for a song, I experiment with different instruments and textures to develop melodies. I constantly rearrange the structure, guided by that little inner froggy voice that tells me what sounds cool and what doesn’t.

That's basically it. 

Sup! I’m a composer with experience in MIDI and soundfonts, but I haven’t worked with Game Boy music before. I’m excited to learn and adapt to this new challenge!

You can listen to my music here: 

HMU if you are interested! 

Hey there! I'm a passionate Music Composer eager to collaborate on exciting new projects. 

Check out my latest submission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAYQOM7y-68 

My DMs are open for anything!

Thank you for your review!

I'm glad you noticed the artwork!
The artist and I aimed to incorporate all the assets mentioned in the songs—music, video games, cats, psyche (represented as a ghost), and more from other songs that I didn't manage to include before the deadline.

Hey! Thanks so much! I’ll definitely check out your work later.

You got it all right! Most of my influences come from Japan, like Kevin Penkin (he’s actually Australian but works mostly for Japanese media), Keiichi Okabe, and Nobuo Uematsu.

You nailed the guitar part; I just mess around until the chords work out.

I loved your review! Thanks again!

Sup! I'd love to get some feedback!

https://itch.io/jam/ost-composing-jam-7/rate/2843570

I'll check your submission later:)

I thoroughly enjoyed the overall vibe of the OST! "Not Anymore" caught me by surprise – wasn't expecting dubstep all of a sudden – but it blends really well. Such a delightful experience!

I really enjoyed the ambience of your overall soundtrack! It works incredibly well and is very cohesive. Every element blends together seamlessly, creating a fantastic listening experience. Great job!

Oh my god, everything about this is exceptional. I'm not usually a fan of electronic music, but you've completely changed my perspective. I'm amazed and pleasantly surprised. This is now my personal favorite.

Astounding work! I'm amazed at how you managed to arrange 11 tracks in just a week and make them so coherent! The vocals and orchestration are fantastic. Keep up the great work. This is definitely in my top 10 favorites.

Pictures Of Life is GREAT! I really enjoyed the buildup and the mix of sounds you used.

The vibes are spot on! Your choice of soundbank was excellent. This is definitely one of my favorites so far.

Such an original composition! "Groovin' with the Alley Cats" is simply awesome! You know how to use your synths.

Absolutely stunning arrangement! The strings gave me chills—it's quickly become one of my favorite pieces. The way everything comes together is just beautiful.

Hey! Thanks for your feedback. It's really difficult to get people to listen to your music, so I'm thrilled that some are actually giving it a listen, lol. I'm surprised that's the one some people like the most; it's the one I wasn't even sure I would keep.

I agree with your last point. A week wasn't much time, and I went overboard trying to create around 15 different tracks. In the end, I rushed most of the songs and ended up dedicating more time to the longer ones (like 'Mother,' for example).

Thanks again for the review! I'll be sure to check out yours!

Thanks! Solved it.

I submitted my entry with plenty of time remaining, and I was quite satisfied with it.

After the jam concluded, I began reviewing other submissions and noticed that their tracks could be downloaded. When I checked mine, however, it showed 'This soundtrack is currently unavailable.'

Is this a problem? Or is providing a YouTube link sufficient for participation? How can I resolve this issue?

The fact that one of my songs is a waltz about my cat lol

is it okay to post cat pics tho??? i really want to