Rom Di Prisco

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Rom Di Prisco
Also known asMorphadron
Born30 August 1972
Genres Electronica, Goa trance, psytrance, breakbeat, big beat
Occupation(s) Composer, producer, sound designer
Instrument(s) Keyboards, synthesizers, turntables, guitar, bass
Years active1990s–present
Website www.romdiprisco.com

Rom Di Prisco (sometimes known as Morphadron) is a Canadian electronic composer. He has provided music for over 30 video games, including the Need for Speed series (2-5), [1] SSX Tricky , [1] NHL series (2000-2002), [2] Spy Hunter 2 , [1] Unreal Tournament 3 , [3] Guacamelee! [4] and Fortnite . [2]

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He also produces remixes for other artists including Christopher Lawrence, Unit:187, 3kStatic, and Count Your Curses. [5] In addition, he also works on music for films and television programs. Some of his music in film and television include Saw 2 , The Oprah Winfrey Show , America's Next Top Model , and The Sopranos , among many others. [5]

During an interview with game-ost.com, Di Prisco mentioned some of his influences: Leftfield, Skinny Puppy, The Prodigy, I Start Counting, PWEI, New Order, FSOL, Red Flag, Daft Punk, The Cure, Kraftwerk, Underworld, Thompson Twins, D.A.F., Howard Jones, and Nitzer Ebb. [6] [1]

In December 2010, Di Prisco released his debut solo album, Cryptidalia . The album is currently available as a choose-your-price (including free) download from his website. [6]

Discography

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References

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  2. 1 2 Di Prisco, Rom. "Credits". Rom Di Prisco official website.
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  6. 1 2 Naumenko, Michael; Flamberg (April 2011). "Rom Di Prisco Interview: The Joy of Creating New Sounds". Game-OST. Retrieved 4 September 2014.