Brendan Caulfield

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The opening theme of Smiling Friends as transcribed by YouTuber MP Cadence. The famous opening theme of Smiling Friends.png
The opening theme of Smiling Friends as transcribed by YouTuber MP Cadence.

Brendan Caulfield is an American composer and sound designer whose work has primarily included music for animated television and movies, including as the composer for Smiling Friends, YOLO, Rick and Morty, and Koala Man. [1] [2]

He has worked closely with director Michael Cusack. [3]

In January 2018, he released his first album, The Stillness. [4]

He is based in Wollongong, located in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia.

Work

His Smiling Friends score is noted for it's complexity, with the intro featuring a 3/2 time signature, hemiola, and synthesizers that gradually distort.

References

  1. "Directory of Members - Australian Guild Of Screen Composers". 2021-06-03. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  2. "Brendan Caulfield Catalogue of Movies". www.imdb.com. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  3. "Client Challenge". smilingfriends.fandom.com. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  4. "The Stillness, by Brendan Caulfield". Brendan Caulfield. Retrieved 2026-01-23.