Zircon (composer)

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Zircon
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Aversa in 2012
Background information
Birth nameAndrew Aversa
Born (1987-06-23) June 23, 1987 (age 37)
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • composer
  • professor
Instrument(s)Computer, piano
Years active2000s–present
LabelsZircon Studios, Materia Collective
Website zirconmusic.com

Andrew Aversa (born June 23, 1987), [1] known professionally as zircon, is an American electronic musician, composer, and audio technician primarily known for his work on video game soundtracks, including Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix , Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge Special Edition , Soulcalibur V , Pump It Up , and Newgrounds . [2] He is an adjunct professor at Drexel University and a co-founder of Impact Soundworks, [3] a virtual instrument company.

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Career

Aversa began arranging video game music, which he uploaded to OverClocked ReMix, in the early 2000s. [4]

Personal life

Aversa lives in Maryland with his wife, Jillian Aversa, who is a vocalist, songwriter, and performer on video game soundtracks. He is also an adjunct professor at Drexel University as well as a Drexel graduate. [5] He has made multiple appearances at conventions and festivals, such as MAGFest. [6]

Releases

Albums

  • Phasma Elementum (2004)
  • Impulse Prime (2005)
  • Antigravity (2007)
  • The World Circuit (2007)
  • Mass Media Constant (2009)
  • Fittest – Original Soundtrack (2009)
  • Vastlands (2009)
  • Return All Robots! Original Soundtrack (2010)
  • Unearthed (2012)
  • Globulous Original Soundtrack (2012)
  • Identity Sequence (2012)
  • Getaway (EP, 2014)
  • Demon Truck Original Soundtrack (2016) [7]
  • Tangledeep Original Soundtrack (2018)
  • The Classic Video Game ReMixes Volume 1 (2024)
  • Arcology (2025) [8]

Singles

  • "Augment" (2013)
  • "Across the Ocean" (2013)
  • "Neptune" (2015)
  • "Ice Lock" (2015)
  • "Beyond Vision" (2016)
  • "Just Hold On" (DJ Hlokzen Remix) (2017)
  • "Take the Metro" (2018)
  • "Spire" (2021) [9]

References

  1. ↑ "Zircon".
  2. ↑ "zirconmusic". Newgrounds.com. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
  3. ↑ "About". Impact Soundworks. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Game Music :: Interview with Andrew Aversa, aka zircon (March 2011)".
  5. ↑ "Andrew Aversa | Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design | Drexel University". Archived from the original on October 19, 2012. Retrieved October 6, 2012.
  6. ↑ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine : (1/4) "Making Music: From Hobby to Profession" MAGFest 9 Panel. YouTube .
  7. ↑ "Demon Truck Original Soundtrack, by zircon". zirconstudios.bandcamp.com. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
  8. ↑ zircon – Arcology
  9. ↑ zircon – Spire , retrieved July 8, 2022
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