PH | Pierre-Henri
@phbarralis.bsky.social
Composer for video games 🎮 Heir of the Forge, Powerplay, Bolt'N'Punch
Orchestral music 🎼
Metal🤘
Montréal | Québec | Canada
Also tech art & graphics programmer (Ubisoft, Square-Enix ...)
https://phbarralis.com/
He / him
Orchestral music 🎼
Metal🤘
Montréal | Québec | Canada
Also tech art & graphics programmer (Ubisoft, Square-Enix ...)
https://phbarralis.com/
He / him
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PH | Pierre-Henri
@phbarralis.bsky.social
· May 27
Pierre-Henri Barralis - Game Music Reel 2025
YouTube video by PH Barralis
www.youtube.com
Re-introduction time!
I'm PH; all-in-one composer, graphics programmer and tech artist for games!
I have a huge love for RPGs, and write music going from purely orchestral to metal.
I enjoy most working close to the dev team so the music can be deeply tied to the game.
Here's my latest demo reel:
I'm PH; all-in-one composer, graphics programmer and tech artist for games!
I have a huge love for RPGs, and write music going from purely orchestral to metal.
I enjoy most working close to the dev team so the music can be deeply tied to the game.
Here's my latest demo reel:
One reason I'm releasing music only on Bandcamp at the moment ^^
January 14, 2026 at 3:01 PM
One reason I'm releasing music only on Bandcamp at the moment ^^
This time, a very different track just released for Powerplay!
It's the "Game-Over" track that plays when loosing a game. I got inspired by metal ballads, and went for something sad but hopeful, rather than dark and gloomy.
#gamemusic #rts #gamecomposer #indiedev
It's the "Game-Over" track that plays when loosing a game. I got inspired by metal ballads, and went for something sad but hopeful, rather than dark and gloomy.
#gamemusic #rts #gamecomposer #indiedev
Powerplay - 05 Fall Back - Official OST with composer notes
YouTube video by PH Barralis
youtu.be
January 13, 2026 at 7:13 PM
This time, a very different track just released for Powerplay!
It's the "Game-Over" track that plays when loosing a game. I got inspired by metal ballads, and went for something sad but hopeful, rather than dark and gloomy.
#gamemusic #rts #gamecomposer #indiedev
It's the "Game-Over" track that plays when loosing a game. I got inspired by metal ballads, and went for something sad but hopeful, rather than dark and gloomy.
#gamemusic #rts #gamecomposer #indiedev
Decided to start the new year by creating a new blog & newsletter where I'll post a couple times a year, far from the crazy pace of social media.
Something a bit more private and personal.
If you're interested in my musical journey, it is now the best place to do so.
Happy new year y'all!
Something a bit more private and personal.
If you're interested in my musical journey, it is now the best place to do so.
Happy new year y'all!
Newsletter #1: January 2026
A new beginning and a look back on 2025!
phbarralis.com
January 6, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Decided to start the new year by creating a new blog & newsletter where I'll post a couple times a year, far from the crazy pace of social media.
Something a bit more private and personal.
If you're interested in my musical journey, it is now the best place to do so.
Happy new year y'all!
Something a bit more private and personal.
If you're interested in my musical journey, it is now the best place to do so.
Happy new year y'all!
The last gameplay music track for Powerplay, with comments!
Playing toward the end of a game, it's the most heavy one 🤘🔥 Definitely not for the faint of heart!
I also go over how I created the various intensity version and how it was all integrated in-game.
Playing toward the end of a game, it's the most heavy one 🤘🔥 Definitely not for the faint of heart!
I also go over how I created the various intensity version and how it was all integrated in-game.
Powerplay - 04 Global Dominance - Official OST with composer notes
YouTube video by PH Barralis
youtu.be
December 28, 2025 at 4:07 PM
The last gameplay music track for Powerplay, with comments!
Playing toward the end of a game, it's the most heavy one 🤘🔥 Definitely not for the faint of heart!
I also go over how I created the various intensity version and how it was all integrated in-game.
Playing toward the end of a game, it's the most heavy one 🤘🔥 Definitely not for the faint of heart!
I also go over how I created the various intensity version and how it was all integrated in-game.
A new music for Powerplay, with comments!
Another in-game track, where things are starting to ramp up.
I talk about how it was composed to always feel fresh for the player, having several random parts using different modes that can all transition to one another.
Another in-game track, where things are starting to ramp up.
I talk about how it was composed to always feel fresh for the player, having several random parts using different modes that can all transition to one another.
Powerplay - 03 Resource Control - Official OST with composer notes
YouTube video by PH Barralis
youtu.be
December 21, 2025 at 7:04 PM
A new music for Powerplay, with comments!
Another in-game track, where things are starting to ramp up.
I talk about how it was composed to always feel fresh for the player, having several random parts using different modes that can all transition to one another.
Another in-game track, where things are starting to ramp up.
I talk about how it was composed to always feel fresh for the player, having several random parts using different modes that can all transition to one another.
New release on the Powerplay soundtrack, with comments!
Moving onto the in-game music, it's probably the most chill and gentle track in the entire OST.
In the notes, I go a bit over instrumentation choices and the exploration versus combat music.
Moving onto the in-game music, it's probably the most chill and gentle track in the entire OST.
In the notes, I go a bit over instrumentation choices and the exploration versus combat music.
Powerplay - 02 Scout Skirmishes - Official OST with composer notes
YouTube video by PH Barralis
youtu.be
December 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
New release on the Powerplay soundtrack, with comments!
Moving onto the in-game music, it's probably the most chill and gentle track in the entire OST.
In the notes, I go a bit over instrumentation choices and the exploration versus combat music.
Moving onto the in-game music, it's probably the most chill and gentle track in the entire OST.
In the notes, I go a bit over instrumentation choices and the exploration versus combat music.
If you have a gamer friend and not sure what to gift them, think about their favorite (or a new!) VGM album on Bandcamp.
Here's the top 10 for 2025!
It is also the best way to support composers, so many leagues above streaming their albums. And you get to own it!
Here's the top 10 for 2025!
It is also the best way to support composers, so many leagues above streaming their albums. And you get to own it!
The Best Video Game Soundtracks of 2025
2025 was a banner year for video game music, and these soundtracks are the proof.
daily.bandcamp.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:27 PM
If you have a gamer friend and not sure what to gift them, think about their favorite (or a new!) VGM album on Bandcamp.
Here's the top 10 for 2025!
It is also the best way to support composers, so many leagues above streaming their albums. And you get to own it!
Here's the top 10 for 2025!
It is also the best way to support composers, so many leagues above streaming their albums. And you get to own it!
Powerplay's main theme, annotated with notes by yours truly!
Finally had a bit of time to edit and release the OST on Youtube.
I've always loved @awintory.bsky.social's soundtrack commentary and found them extremely inspiring.
If I can ever inspire someone else too, that'd be so incredible 🔥
Finally had a bit of time to edit and release the OST on Youtube.
I've always loved @awintory.bsky.social's soundtrack commentary and found them extremely inspiring.
If I can ever inspire someone else too, that'd be so incredible 🔥
Powerplay - Main theme - Official OST with composer notes
YouTube video by PH Barralis
youtu.be
December 6, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Powerplay's main theme, annotated with notes by yours truly!
Finally had a bit of time to edit and release the OST on Youtube.
I've always loved @awintory.bsky.social's soundtrack commentary and found them extremely inspiring.
If I can ever inspire someone else too, that'd be so incredible 🔥
Finally had a bit of time to edit and release the OST on Youtube.
I've always loved @awintory.bsky.social's soundtrack commentary and found them extremely inspiring.
If I can ever inspire someone else too, that'd be so incredible 🔥
Reposted by PH | Pierre-Henri
We’re looking for an experienced 3D game animator to bring our human characters to life!
Can you handle IK setups, cyclical animation loops and export/import between Blender and Unity? Are you familiar with root motion and setting up blend trees?
Send us your cv to
[email protected]
Can you handle IK setups, cyclical animation loops and export/import between Blender and Unity? Are you familiar with root motion and setting up blend trees?
Send us your cv to
[email protected]
November 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
We’re looking for an experienced 3D game animator to bring our human characters to life!
Can you handle IK setups, cyclical animation loops and export/import between Blender and Unity? Are you familiar with root motion and setting up blend trees?
Send us your cv to
[email protected]
Can you handle IK setups, cyclical animation loops and export/import between Blender and Unity? Are you familiar with root motion and setting up blend trees?
Send us your cv to
[email protected]
Matt is an awesome human being, definitely recommend if anyone's interested!
Hey! I'm looking for people to help me with game/puzzle design to make a demo for my game. This is a paid position but I’ve got a small budget right now so I can’t pay industry rates, but the goal is to use the demo to find a publisher. Drop me a DM if you’re interested!
#gamedev #indiegame #unreal
#gamedev #indiegame #unreal
November 7, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Matt is an awesome human being, definitely recommend if anyone's interested!
A 9 years old video, but since I stumbled upon it for the first time today, I'm sharing it.
It is so much like that in video games too. People remember a game's music when it's bold.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vfq...
#gamemusic #vgm
It is so much like that in video games too. People remember a game's music when it's bold.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vfq...
#gamemusic #vgm
The Marvel Symphonic Universe
YouTube video by Every Frame a Painting
www.youtube.com
October 22, 2025 at 2:01 AM
A 9 years old video, but since I stumbled upon it for the first time today, I'm sharing it.
It is so much like that in video games too. People remember a game's music when it's bold.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vfq...
#gamemusic #vgm
It is so much like that in video games too. People remember a game's music when it's bold.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vfq...
#gamemusic #vgm
Reposted by PH | Pierre-Henri
Newbie freelancers, I have question for you!
Im putting together a doc with a buncha tools, thoughts + resources in regards to being a freelancer in video games.
What are your Qs? What did you wish people would talk about more? Im focusing a lot on financial realities.
RTs appreciated!
Im putting together a doc with a buncha tools, thoughts + resources in regards to being a freelancer in video games.
What are your Qs? What did you wish people would talk about more? Im focusing a lot on financial realities.
RTs appreciated!
October 20, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Newbie freelancers, I have question for you!
Im putting together a doc with a buncha tools, thoughts + resources in regards to being a freelancer in video games.
What are your Qs? What did you wish people would talk about more? Im focusing a lot on financial realities.
RTs appreciated!
Im putting together a doc with a buncha tools, thoughts + resources in regards to being a freelancer in video games.
What are your Qs? What did you wish people would talk about more? Im focusing a lot on financial realities.
RTs appreciated!
For anyone interested in #gameaudio and #fmod specifically, I'd 100% recommend looking at the Celeste project and that stream from @regameyk.bsky.social.
Aimed at people already at ease with FMOD but wanting more.
It's amazing to have access to such ressources, for free.
I just love gamedev!
Aimed at people already at ease with FMOD but wanting more.
It's amazing to have access to such ressources, for free.
I just love gamedev!
Twitch
Twitch is the world
m.twitch.tv
October 14, 2025 at 4:29 PM
For anyone interested in #gameaudio and #fmod specifically, I'd 100% recommend looking at the Celeste project and that stream from @regameyk.bsky.social.
Aimed at people already at ease with FMOD but wanting more.
It's amazing to have access to such ressources, for free.
I just love gamedev!
Aimed at people already at ease with FMOD but wanting more.
It's amazing to have access to such ressources, for free.
I just love gamedev!
Astral Ascent (their previous game) was such a beautiful and awesome game that I had to instantly back their new kickstarter.
Just look at the incredible pixel art and cinematics oO
Just look at the incredible pixel art and cinematics oO
📢 KICKSTARTER IS LIVE NOW 📢
We came back with a new trailer featuring @benstarr.bsky.social as the voice of our protagonist, Arven 🥰
You can back Fallen Fates now ✨ tinyurl.com/FallenFates
We came back with a new trailer featuring @benstarr.bsky.social as the voice of our protagonist, Arven 🥰
You can back Fallen Fates now ✨ tinyurl.com/FallenFates
Coming soon: Fallen Fates
A new top-down action-RPG, brought to life through beautiful hand-drawn pixel art, packed with epic, intense combat.
www.youtube.com
September 18, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Astral Ascent (their previous game) was such a beautiful and awesome game that I had to instantly back their new kickstarter.
Just look at the incredible pixel art and cinematics oO
Just look at the incredible pixel art and cinematics oO
Saw Be'lakor for the first time tonight and my my my what a fantastic band especially live!
September 12, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Saw Be'lakor for the first time tonight and my my my what a fantastic band especially live!
Just finished Sword of the Sea!
Visuals are incredibly beautiful, gameplay so smooth you want to explore everything and ... then there's the music.
My favorite soundtrack from Austin Wintory since Journey.
And it's Austin's birthday today, please go check out his music!
austinwintory.bandcamp.com
Visuals are incredibly beautiful, gameplay so smooth you want to explore everything and ... then there's the music.
My favorite soundtrack from Austin Wintory since Journey.
And it's Austin's birthday today, please go check out his music!
austinwintory.bandcamp.com
September 9, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Just finished Sword of the Sea!
Visuals are incredibly beautiful, gameplay so smooth you want to explore everything and ... then there's the music.
My favorite soundtrack from Austin Wintory since Journey.
And it's Austin's birthday today, please go check out his music!
austinwintory.bandcamp.com
Visuals are incredibly beautiful, gameplay so smooth you want to explore everything and ... then there's the music.
My favorite soundtrack from Austin Wintory since Journey.
And it's Austin's birthday today, please go check out his music!
austinwintory.bandcamp.com
And with that I'm super excited to announce I'm composing the music for Heir of the Forge!
An excellent upcoming 2D JRPG that explores various themes such as exploration, adventure, growth and self-discovery.
Thanks for much @forgeborg-games.bsky.social for putting your trust in me!
An excellent upcoming 2D JRPG that explores various themes such as exploration, adventure, growth and self-discovery.
Thanks for much @forgeborg-games.bsky.social for putting your trust in me!
Also featured in the video is our brand new battle theme by @phbarralis.bsky.social !
September 2, 2025 at 12:57 AM
And with that I'm super excited to announce I'm composing the music for Heir of the Forge!
An excellent upcoming 2D JRPG that explores various themes such as exploration, adventure, growth and self-discovery.
Thanks for much @forgeborg-games.bsky.social for putting your trust in me!
An excellent upcoming 2D JRPG that explores various themes such as exploration, adventure, growth and self-discovery.
Thanks for much @forgeborg-games.bsky.social for putting your trust in me!
Just finished Octopath Traveler (yup the 1st one, I'm only 8 years late to the party 😆).
What a beautiful, vibrant game! The HD-2D style is so well done!
The music style is equally amazing; produced like a modern orchestral score yet composed like an old-school JRPG!
What a beautiful, vibrant game! The HD-2D style is so well done!
The music style is equally amazing; produced like a modern orchestral score yet composed like an old-school JRPG!
August 26, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Just finished Octopath Traveler (yup the 1st one, I'm only 8 years late to the party 😆).
What a beautiful, vibrant game! The HD-2D style is so well done!
The music style is equally amazing; produced like a modern orchestral score yet composed like an old-school JRPG!
What a beautiful, vibrant game! The HD-2D style is so well done!
The music style is equally amazing; produced like a modern orchestral score yet composed like an old-school JRPG!
Just finished Split Fiction with my partner and ... what a game!
Definitely not overhyped, it's as good as everybody say it is.
The gameplay is just so smooth and intuitive, each one of them must have required months of playtesting. Sometimes just for a couple minutes in game! 🤯
Definitely not overhyped, it's as good as everybody say it is.
The gameplay is just so smooth and intuitive, each one of them must have required months of playtesting. Sometimes just for a couple minutes in game! 🤯
August 4, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Just finished Split Fiction with my partner and ... what a game!
Definitely not overhyped, it's as good as everybody say it is.
The gameplay is just so smooth and intuitive, each one of them must have required months of playtesting. Sometimes just for a couple minutes in game! 🤯
Definitely not overhyped, it's as good as everybody say it is.
The gameplay is just so smooth and intuitive, each one of them must have required months of playtesting. Sometimes just for a couple minutes in game! 🤯
Tried Quartet's free demo today and it's so good!
I'm super excited for the game to come out in < 1 month, will definitely grab it 😄
store.steampowered.com/app/1307960/...
I'm super excited for the game to come out in < 1 month, will definitely grab it 😄
store.steampowered.com/app/1307960/...
Quartet on Steam
A series of unlikely train robberies. A mysterious deck of cards. A fleet of deadly airships. An accidental mage. Choose from four stories, in any order, and discover how they intertwine in this turn-...
store.steampowered.com
July 30, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Tried Quartet's free demo today and it's so good!
I'm super excited for the game to come out in < 1 month, will definitely grab it 😄
store.steampowered.com/app/1307960/...
I'm super excited for the game to come out in < 1 month, will definitely grab it 😄
store.steampowered.com/app/1307960/...
Earlier this month I participated in my first game jam, creating 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐔𝐩: a platformer where you can't jump and with ... some additional twists and turns!
Also my first try creating some Super Nintendo music, repecting all the limitations so it could theorically run on the console.
Also my first try creating some Super Nintendo music, repecting all the limitations so it could theorically run on the console.
This Side Up | Playthrough
YouTube video by PH Barralis
www.youtube.com
July 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Earlier this month I participated in my first game jam, creating 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐔𝐩: a platformer where you can't jump and with ... some additional twists and turns!
Also my first try creating some Super Nintendo music, repecting all the limitations so it could theorically run on the console.
Also my first try creating some Super Nintendo music, repecting all the limitations so it could theorically run on the console.
Reposted by PH | Pierre-Henri
Hello friends!
My team is looking for a musician / audio designer for contract work on our combat-focused game!
We're looking for music that's catchy, energetic, featuring chopped vocals, funky rhythms, and a seamless mix of hip-hop, electronic, and funk.
My team is looking for a musician / audio designer for contract work on our combat-focused game!
We're looking for music that's catchy, energetic, featuring chopped vocals, funky rhythms, and a seamless mix of hip-hop, electronic, and funk.
HeartLoop Games - Call for Musician / Audio Designer
HeartLoop Games is looking for a musician and audio designer for contract work on our combat-focused game! High-energy, breakbeat-driven music with funky samples and an upbeat, playful vibe. Chopped v...
docs.google.com
July 7, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Hello friends!
My team is looking for a musician / audio designer for contract work on our combat-focused game!
We're looking for music that's catchy, energetic, featuring chopped vocals, funky rhythms, and a seamless mix of hip-hop, electronic, and funk.
My team is looking for a musician / audio designer for contract work on our combat-focused game!
We're looking for music that's catchy, energetic, featuring chopped vocals, funky rhythms, and a seamless mix of hip-hop, electronic, and funk.
Reposted by PH | Pierre-Henri
Call for a voice actor!
We’re looking to cast a female actress for our next game. Vocal age 25-35, Northern England accent, preferably Mancunian, incl. Pakistani and Indian Mancunian accents.
That’s you? Then send a sample to [email protected], marked “casting call”.
Paid gig, ofc
<3 RTs!
We’re looking to cast a female actress for our next game. Vocal age 25-35, Northern England accent, preferably Mancunian, incl. Pakistani and Indian Mancunian accents.
That’s you? Then send a sample to [email protected], marked “casting call”.
Paid gig, ofc
<3 RTs!
a cat is holding a microphone in its mouth and singing into it .
ALT: a cat is holding a microphone in its mouth and singing into it .
media.tenor.com
July 2, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Call for a voice actor!
We’re looking to cast a female actress for our next game. Vocal age 25-35, Northern England accent, preferably Mancunian, incl. Pakistani and Indian Mancunian accents.
That’s you? Then send a sample to [email protected], marked “casting call”.
Paid gig, ofc
<3 RTs!
We’re looking to cast a female actress for our next game. Vocal age 25-35, Northern England accent, preferably Mancunian, incl. Pakistani and Indian Mancunian accents.
That’s you? Then send a sample to [email protected], marked “casting call”.
Paid gig, ofc
<3 RTs!
Like many people, I just finished Clair Obscur Expedition 33!
What an amazing game, it scratched an itch I didn't know I had since playing Final Fantasy X!
More than anything, I love the BOLD choices the devs did.
The gameplay? BOLD.
The music? BOLD.
The story? Also very BOLD!
What an amazing game, it scratched an itch I didn't know I had since playing Final Fantasy X!
More than anything, I love the BOLD choices the devs did.
The gameplay? BOLD.
The music? BOLD.
The story? Also very BOLD!
June 5, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Like many people, I just finished Clair Obscur Expedition 33!
What an amazing game, it scratched an itch I didn't know I had since playing Final Fantasy X!
More than anything, I love the BOLD choices the devs did.
The gameplay? BOLD.
The music? BOLD.
The story? Also very BOLD!
What an amazing game, it scratched an itch I didn't know I had since playing Final Fantasy X!
More than anything, I love the BOLD choices the devs did.
The gameplay? BOLD.
The music? BOLD.
The story? Also very BOLD!
A very special day!
I just released my very first OST 😁
Is it perfect? Not at all. I'm still learning everything: composition, production, mixing, mastering.
Is it personal? Very, I just poured 15 years of loving and listening metal music into it 🤘.
I just released my very first OST 😁
Is it perfect? Not at all. I'm still learning everything: composition, production, mixing, mastering.
Is it personal? Very, I just poured 15 years of loving and listening metal music into it 🤘.
Powerplay (Original Game Sountrack), by Pierre-Henri Barralis
8 track album
phbarralis.bandcamp.com
May 31, 2025 at 2:47 PM
A very special day!
I just released my very first OST 😁
Is it perfect? Not at all. I'm still learning everything: composition, production, mixing, mastering.
Is it personal? Very, I just poured 15 years of loving and listening metal music into it 🤘.
I just released my very first OST 😁
Is it perfect? Not at all. I'm still learning everything: composition, production, mixing, mastering.
Is it personal? Very, I just poured 15 years of loving and listening metal music into it 🤘.