Morgan Ainsley 🎧
@morgan-ars.bsky.social
Composer for video games, full time nerd 🎶🎮🐉 currently working on Insignia
Aussie 🇦🇺
https://linktr.ee/morganainsleymusic
Aussie 🇦🇺
https://linktr.ee/morganainsleymusic
Rehearsals are well under way for Critical Hits: Game Music Live at Fortress. Here’s a peek at some of the music we’re playing 😊
Get your tickets early before they run out - it’s a small venue!
events.humanitix.com/critical-hit...
Get your tickets early before they run out - it’s a small venue!
events.humanitix.com/critical-hit...
October 11, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Rehearsals are well under way for Critical Hits: Game Music Live at Fortress. Here’s a peek at some of the music we’re playing 😊
Get your tickets early before they run out - it’s a small venue!
events.humanitix.com/critical-hit...
Get your tickets early before they run out - it’s a small venue!
events.humanitix.com/critical-hit...
Can’t believe it’s already that time of year again! Looking forward to hanging out with friends old and new in a few weeks time. Here’s where I’ll be 😊
September 18, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Can’t believe it’s already that time of year again! Looking forward to hanging out with friends old and new in a few weeks time. Here’s where I’ll be 😊
Today’s office! Recording a string quartet I wrote a while back - it’s always magical working with real players ✨🤩 hoping to get the recording out soon
August 10, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Today’s office! Recording a string quartet I wrote a while back - it’s always magical working with real players ✨🤩 hoping to get the recording out soon
So excited for the return of Waypoint Constellations!!! ✨ It was such a killer event last year. The team really puts so much effort and care into making it special, and this year I’m honoured to be joining as one of the speakers! 🙈 Hope to see you there - tickets linked below
August 4, 2025 at 3:58 AM
So excited for the return of Waypoint Constellations!!! ✨ It was such a killer event last year. The team really puts so much effort and care into making it special, and this year I’m honoured to be joining as one of the speakers! 🙈 Hope to see you there - tickets linked below
A truly unforgettable experience at the Hollywood Music Workshop with @awintory.bsky.social last week - I’ve taken away so much not only from Austin but also my talented peers from all over the world. What a week!
July 25, 2025 at 3:52 AM
A truly unforgettable experience at the Hollywood Music Workshop with @awintory.bsky.social last week - I’ve taken away so much not only from Austin but also my talented peers from all over the world. What a week!
Had a great time this weekend at the Powerhouse Alt games festival! Also joined a game jam on the ferry there with some cool peeps ⛴️
April 13, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Had a great time this weekend at the Powerhouse Alt games festival! Also joined a game jam on the ferry there with some cool peeps ⛴️
Had a blast 2 weeks ago recording some clarinet solo lines for Insignia, the game project I’m currently making music for - having real performances layered with samples always makes such a difference ☺️
March 7, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Had a blast 2 weeks ago recording some clarinet solo lines for Insignia, the game project I’m currently making music for - having real performances layered with samples always makes such a difference ☺️
We made it guys
November 26, 2024 at 12:42 PM
We made it guys
I’ll be giving a micro-talk at this! Here’s a sneak peak of my slides…
November 14, 2024 at 4:44 AM
I’ll be giving a micro-talk at this! Here’s a sneak peak of my slides…
BONUS: my composing buddy
November 12, 2024 at 4:26 AM
BONUS: my composing buddy
(10) Journey
Ending on a real banger. This one is really special to me because Austin Wintory’s music and YouTube channel are one of the reasons I realised I wanted to write game music.
That’s all for this series. Hope you enjoyed getting to know me through the games I love!
Ending on a real banger. This one is really special to me because Austin Wintory’s music and YouTube channel are one of the reasons I realised I wanted to write game music.
That’s all for this series. Hope you enjoyed getting to know me through the games I love!
November 6, 2024 at 1:39 AM
(10) Journey
Ending on a real banger. This one is really special to me because Austin Wintory’s music and YouTube channel are one of the reasons I realised I wanted to write game music.
That’s all for this series. Hope you enjoyed getting to know me through the games I love!
Ending on a real banger. This one is really special to me because Austin Wintory’s music and YouTube channel are one of the reasons I realised I wanted to write game music.
That’s all for this series. Hope you enjoyed getting to know me through the games I love!
(9) Gris
This game really felt like an interactive artwork. There was such artistry in every element and the sound design was so delicate and beautiful. Really touched me. Need to get onto Neva.
This game really felt like an interactive artwork. There was such artistry in every element and the sound design was so delicate and beautiful. Really touched me. Need to get onto Neva.
November 4, 2024 at 10:59 PM
(9) Gris
This game really felt like an interactive artwork. There was such artistry in every element and the sound design was so delicate and beautiful. Really touched me. Need to get onto Neva.
This game really felt like an interactive artwork. There was such artistry in every element and the sound design was so delicate and beautiful. Really touched me. Need to get onto Neva.
(8) Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune
Hearing so much about Naughty Dog, particularly the Last of Us and Uncharted, I decided I wanted to play through the games in order, starting with the first Uncharted. I really enjoyed it and I’m now in Uncharted 2 - need to get back to it though.
Hearing so much about Naughty Dog, particularly the Last of Us and Uncharted, I decided I wanted to play through the games in order, starting with the first Uncharted. I really enjoyed it and I’m now in Uncharted 2 - need to get back to it though.
November 3, 2024 at 11:19 PM
(8) Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune
Hearing so much about Naughty Dog, particularly the Last of Us and Uncharted, I decided I wanted to play through the games in order, starting with the first Uncharted. I really enjoyed it and I’m now in Uncharted 2 - need to get back to it though.
Hearing so much about Naughty Dog, particularly the Last of Us and Uncharted, I decided I wanted to play through the games in order, starting with the first Uncharted. I really enjoyed it and I’m now in Uncharted 2 - need to get back to it though.
(7) Planet of Lana
Like with Horizon Zero Dawn, I came to this game through the art and music. Takeshi Furukawa has got to be one of my favourite composers in terms of writing beautifully for orchestra. I’m still working my way through this game but it is as beautiful as I knew it would be.
Like with Horizon Zero Dawn, I came to this game through the art and music. Takeshi Furukawa has got to be one of my favourite composers in terms of writing beautifully for orchestra. I’m still working my way through this game but it is as beautiful as I knew it would be.
November 3, 2024 at 1:38 AM
(7) Planet of Lana
Like with Horizon Zero Dawn, I came to this game through the art and music. Takeshi Furukawa has got to be one of my favourite composers in terms of writing beautifully for orchestra. I’m still working my way through this game but it is as beautiful as I knew it would be.
Like with Horizon Zero Dawn, I came to this game through the art and music. Takeshi Furukawa has got to be one of my favourite composers in terms of writing beautifully for orchestra. I’m still working my way through this game but it is as beautiful as I knew it would be.
(6) Detroit Become Human
I hadn’t heard of this game until my sister roped me in to playing through it with her. I was captivated. It’s mind blowing how detailed the branching narrative is and how much agency you have as a player. Story is very thought provoking with thrilling twists and turns.
I hadn’t heard of this game until my sister roped me in to playing through it with her. I was captivated. It’s mind blowing how detailed the branching narrative is and how much agency you have as a player. Story is very thought provoking with thrilling twists and turns.
November 2, 2024 at 1:44 AM
(6) Detroit Become Human
I hadn’t heard of this game until my sister roped me in to playing through it with her. I was captivated. It’s mind blowing how detailed the branching narrative is and how much agency you have as a player. Story is very thought provoking with thrilling twists and turns.
I hadn’t heard of this game until my sister roped me in to playing through it with her. I was captivated. It’s mind blowing how detailed the branching narrative is and how much agency you have as a player. Story is very thought provoking with thrilling twists and turns.
(5) Unpacking
This game is genius in the way story telling is done through the gameplay. It was like nothing else I’ve ever played. Also gotta love an Aussie studio.
This game is genius in the way story telling is done through the gameplay. It was like nothing else I’ve ever played. Also gotta love an Aussie studio.
November 1, 2024 at 2:21 AM
(5) Unpacking
This game is genius in the way story telling is done through the gameplay. It was like nothing else I’ve ever played. Also gotta love an Aussie studio.
This game is genius in the way story telling is done through the gameplay. It was like nothing else I’ve ever played. Also gotta love an Aussie studio.
(4) Horizon Zero Dawn
I came to this game through loving the soundtrack. It’s the first game I bought even before I owned a console and was borrowing a friend’s. It was my entrance into console gaming and it was a rough start getting used to camera controls with robot dinosaurs coming at me.
I came to this game through loving the soundtrack. It’s the first game I bought even before I owned a console and was borrowing a friend’s. It was my entrance into console gaming and it was a rough start getting used to camera controls with robot dinosaurs coming at me.
October 31, 2024 at 12:28 AM
(4) Horizon Zero Dawn
I came to this game through loving the soundtrack. It’s the first game I bought even before I owned a console and was borrowing a friend’s. It was my entrance into console gaming and it was a rough start getting used to camera controls with robot dinosaurs coming at me.
I came to this game through loving the soundtrack. It’s the first game I bought even before I owned a console and was borrowing a friend’s. It was my entrance into console gaming and it was a rough start getting used to camera controls with robot dinosaurs coming at me.
(3) Hades
I was convinced that the rogue-like genre wasn’t for me but I heard so many good things about Hades I had to try it and sure enough I was pleasantly surprised. It is so well crafted to ensure a sense of progression both in story and gameplay despite the resets. And music and art are 😍
I was convinced that the rogue-like genre wasn’t for me but I heard so many good things about Hades I had to try it and sure enough I was pleasantly surprised. It is so well crafted to ensure a sense of progression both in story and gameplay despite the resets. And music and art are 😍
October 29, 2024 at 8:14 PM
(3) Hades
I was convinced that the rogue-like genre wasn’t for me but I heard so many good things about Hades I had to try it and sure enough I was pleasantly surprised. It is so well crafted to ensure a sense of progression both in story and gameplay despite the resets. And music and art are 😍
I was convinced that the rogue-like genre wasn’t for me but I heard so many good things about Hades I had to try it and sure enough I was pleasantly surprised. It is so well crafted to ensure a sense of progression both in story and gameplay despite the resets. And music and art are 😍
(2) The Curse of Monkey Island
This game holds such a special place in my heart because my dad played through it (and the rest of the series) with me and my siblings when we were young. So many quotes live rent free in my head.
This game holds such a special place in my heart because my dad played through it (and the rest of the series) with me and my siblings when we were young. So many quotes live rent free in my head.
October 29, 2024 at 2:56 AM
(2) The Curse of Monkey Island
This game holds such a special place in my heart because my dad played through it (and the rest of the series) with me and my siblings when we were young. So many quotes live rent free in my head.
This game holds such a special place in my heart because my dad played through it (and the rest of the series) with me and my siblings when we were young. So many quotes live rent free in my head.
(1) Star Wars Battlefront 2 (2017)
This was the first console action adventure campaign that I ever completed, around the time when I got my first console at the start of my 20s (my family didn’t have one growing up). I loved the game, and with time I’d realise that shooters are really my jam.
This was the first console action adventure campaign that I ever completed, around the time when I got my first console at the start of my 20s (my family didn’t have one growing up). I loved the game, and with time I’d realise that shooters are really my jam.
October 28, 2024 at 3:58 AM
(1) Star Wars Battlefront 2 (2017)
This was the first console action adventure campaign that I ever completed, around the time when I got my first console at the start of my 20s (my family didn’t have one growing up). I loved the game, and with time I’d realise that shooters are really my jam.
This was the first console action adventure campaign that I ever completed, around the time when I got my first console at the start of my 20s (my family didn’t have one growing up). I loved the game, and with time I’d realise that shooters are really my jam.