ARCOLOGY
zircon's latest genre-spanning organic EDM album combined with amazing cinemagraph visuals.
ABOUT
zircon (Andrew Aversa) has been creating sonic worlds with synthesizers and organic instruments since 2003. His signature style incorporates elements from genres like drum and bass, progressive breakbeat, trance, dubstep, and future bass, with deep melodic and atmospheric writing that can be enjoyed on the dancefloor and far beyond.
Taking inspiration from classic science fiction, anime, and video games, zircon’s major works such as Identity Sequence (2012) and Arcology (2025) take the form of evocative concept albums, guiding the listener through emotional experiences intended to leave a lasting impression.
Along with his solo artist work, zircon’s 300+ track discography encompasses original music written for video game soundtracks, from indie to AAA, and featured in TV shows, commercials, and behind the gameplay of many popular streamers.
zircon is also the owner and co-founder of the music software company Impact Soundworks since 2008. Whether creating virtual instruments for hundreds of thousands of customers around the world, including Grammy & Oscar-winning composers, or crafting intricately-layered electronic music, his passion for new sonic experiments continues to burn – as it has for over two decades!
CREDITS
Video Game
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Soulcalibur V
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Mortal Kombat 11
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Tap My Katamari
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Monkey Island 2: Special Edition
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Lara Croft: Temple of Osiris
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Super Street Fighter II THDR
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Phineas & Ferb: AT2D
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ReCore
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Fantasy Strike
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Crypt of the Necrodancer
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Pump It Up Pro 2
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Pump It Up Infinity
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Pump It Up Fiesta EX
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Tangledeep
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Dungeonmans
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Demon Truck
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Servo
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Gheldia
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Fearless Fantasy
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Globulous
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Top Darts
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Return All Robots!
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The Wheelman
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Peppers
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Lazybrains
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Chroma Chaos
Role
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Composer
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Additional Music
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Lead Composer
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Producer, Arranger, Orchestrator
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Arranger
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Arranger
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Lead Composer
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Additional Music
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Additional Music
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Mixing & Mastering
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Licensed Music
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Licensed Music
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Licensed Music
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Lead Composer, Sound Designer
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Lead Composer, Sound Designer
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Lead Composer
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Lead Composer
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Lead Composer
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Licensed Music
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Composer, Sound Designer
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Licensed Music
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Lead Composer, Sound Designer
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Licensed Music
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Lead Composer
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Lead Composer
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Lead Composer
Platform(s)
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PS3, Xbox 360
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PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One
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Mobile
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PS3, 360, PC, iOS
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Switch, PS4, Xbox One, PC
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PS3, Xbox 360
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PS3, Wii
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Xbox One
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PC, Switch
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PC, PS4, Vita
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Arcade
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Arcade
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Arcade
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PC, Switch
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PC
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PC, Mobile
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PC
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PC
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PC
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iOS, Android
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PSP
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Xbox Live Indie Games
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PS3, Xbox 360
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iOS
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PC
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PC
Concert Series
Role
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Video Games Live
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Pokemon Symphonic Evolutions
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BT - Electronic Opus Live
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Arranger
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Hybrid Production
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Arranger
AWARDS & HONORS
Format
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Symphonic Performances
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Symphonic Performances
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Symphonic Performance
Award/Honor
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Best Game Music Cover or Remix (2021) - Nominated
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Audio of the Year (2020) - Winner
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Best Score - Chiptune / Retro (2019) - Nominated
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Best Game Music Cover or Remix (2018) - Winner
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Outstanding Independent Composer (2014) - Nominated
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Best Album - Original (2014) - Nominated
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Best Album - Original (2013) - Nominated
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Best Audio: Casual/Indie/Social (2013) - Nominated
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GDC Composers Challenge (2013) - Finalist
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Best Dance/Electronic Song (2012) - Winner (“The End”)
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GDC Composers Challenge (2011) - Winner
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Best Audio: Handheld (2010) - Winner
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Best Techno Song (2009) - Winner ("Depth Charge")
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Uematsu Arrangement Competition (2008) - Winner
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Best Techno Album (2006) - Winner (Impulse Prime)
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Best Techno Song (2006) - Winner ("I Know Why")
Organization
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Game Audio Network Guild
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Game Audio Network Guild
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VGMA
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Game Audio Network Guild
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VGMA
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VGMA
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VGMA
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Game Audio Network Guild
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Game Audio Network Guild
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Independent Music Awards
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Game Audio Network Guild
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Game Audio Network Guild
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JPF Music Awards
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Squaresound
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JPF Music Awards
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JPF Music Awards
MUSIC
zircon's latest album, Arcology
has landed on Jan 15, 2025!
Available on all major streaming platforms!
For zircon's complete discography, visit zirconstudios.bandcamp.com
THE ZIRCON VAULT
There is no better way to legally acquire my entire catalog of music (streaming-friendly!) than the zircon vault. This downloadable set of 256kbps MP3s & lossless FLACs spans 200+ songs / 10+ hours of music,
neatly categorized into genre folders.