About

József Kiss is an independent composer and sound designer working in Romania, with focuses on orchestral, fantasy, and trailer music for video games and media. As a self-taught musician and producer, he has been crafting the soundscape of music since 2006 and has been concentrating his love on immersive storytelling through cinematic soundscapes in recent times.

 

His music is a stirring combination of emotional orchestration and modern production, creating atmospheric worlds that encapsulate the mood and narrative of every project. Whether he’s penning lush fantasy soundtracks or intimate ambient textures, József is guided by the same strong sense of purpose, mood, and imagination each time he takes to write.

 

József has done contract work on a few indie game projects, such as composer for Turtle WoW - a community-focused MMORPG. Alongside these unique projects, József is constantly adding to his increasingly diverse arsenal of interactive scores. Outside of the gaming world, József writes for local media and various ad campaigns ("Visit Harghita" and others), allowing him to compose music in a broad spectrum.

 

József composes mostly with Cubase and is conscious of both the instruments (including virtual ones), and doesn't get stuck to any particular set of sounds, but tunes them to each piece’s emotional mood. His aim is always to support the narrative - be it a magical forest, a stirring battle or a tranquil village - with music that will help the player or listener both feel and connect with the story emotionally. József is eager to take on new collaborations and creative challenges, with a particular interest in working closely with developers, artists, and directors to help shape original worlds with sound.