Steve Base Music

Bio

Yo! I’m Steve—a video game composer from Philadelphia. My background is rooted in folk and rock, and this reflects in my compositions—I cherish bright, colorful, and earthy sounds guided by strong melodies.

Currently I’m working on an open source renaissance music pack, funded by the Auf Geht’s grant, and you can check out my other projects and music below. I’m always looking for new projects though, so I’d love to hear about your game and collaborate!

Aside from game composition, I’m also a songwriter/lyricist who’s toured the EU and AU with Arna Rox, playing large festivals, legendary bars, and street corners alike. I also teach guitar, piano, and composition lessons.

When I’m not working, you can catch me reading books, solving crosswords, drinking beers, petting dogs, and bootstrapping my culinary skills one Allrecipe at a time.

Find my resume here

Favorite Artists

The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Augie March, Beethoven, Hank Williams, Dave Van Ronk, Michael Hurley, Chuck Berry, The Stones, Simon and Garfunkel, JD McPherson, Scott Joplin, Chopin, Albéniz, Koji Kondo, Toru Minegishi, Mahito Yokota

Favorite Games

Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Odyssey, Super Mario Galaxy 2, Ocarina of Time, Night in the Woods, Hades, Mega Man 3, Elden Ring

Recently Played

Ghost of Tshushima, Stray, Mario Galaxy (again), Portal, Portal 2, Celeste (again), The Last of Us Remaster, Mario Maker 2, Tears of the Kingdom!!!

Music

Games, Music Packs, and Lyrics

GALAXY PROPHET
Original music created for KreatorBus’ People’s Game Jam, August 2021

PACK HUNT
Original music created for Brackeys’ Game Jam, August 2021

TRUCK DRIVER
Original 16-bit chiptune music for the game Truck Driver, created by Tibisoft, December 2021

A DAY IN THE PEACEFUL VILLAGE: FOLK MUSIC PACK
14 original, loopable, serene folk tracks for casual games, January 2022

SELECTED LYRICS
An assortment of original lyrics, February 2022

SONGS FOR THE BIG CITY: 16-BIT MUSIC PACK

10 original, loopable, colorful 16-bit tracks that capture the sounds of the big city, April 2022

IT’S DANGEROUS TO GO ALONE: 16-BIT MUSIC PACK

12 original, exciting, loopable 16-bit tracks that make the perfect soundtrack for your retro adventure! May 2022

BLAST OFF! AN 8-BIT ACTION MUSIC PACK

A FREE mini-music pack featuring six loopable songs inspired by NES-era classics like Mega Man, July 2022

RESURRECT AND CONQUER

Original music and sound design created for Kenney’s Game Jam, August 2022

MARCH OF THE PUZZLE PENGUINS

Original music and sound design created for Virtual Turtle’s Cozy Winter Game Jam, December 2022

THE GREAT CHRISTMAS TOY MACHINE

Original music created for a cozy, Christmas sim, Shiba Dog Studios, December 2022

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