FAQ

Work-related FAQ

I'm making a game/film/thing and need music...
Awesome! Please contact me with some details about your project and we'll take it from there!

How much will it cost me?
I can't answer that before I know a thing or two about the project. Send me some info and I'll give you an estimate. I'm sensible and flexible.

And how long will it take?
It depends on the amount & type of music you need, as well as my current workload. It is wise to plan ahead and consider music early on in your project's lifecycle.

I'm making a game/film/thing and I need music but I don't have any money...
Neither have I.

But we can share profit...
I'm happy to share some of your profits, I just won't write your music for free.

What if I paid you in goods and services?
Sure. I'll take a serving of money upon delivery.

Twitch, YouTube and other permissions FAQ

Can I stream your music in Twitch/YouTube?
YES, and you won't get a strike/DMCA if:

you're playing a game that features my music
you're critiquing/talking about the game or the music itself

In any other situation (eg. as random background music) I'd really rather you didn't—but you still won't get a DMCA.

Can I upload your music/album on YouTube?
NO. (I've already done it myself.)
Unauthorized uploads will be taken down without warning.

Can I use your music in my video?
NO. It's always licensed exclusively to the developers.
The ONLY exceptions are:

A review of the music.
A review of the media the music is from (game, film, etc).
A Let's Play of the game the music is from.

Can I upload a remix/cover of your music?
YES, PLEASE! But do keep in mind:

You cannot monetize or sell it under any circumstances—no exceptions!
You must credit me as the original composer.
Be creative!

Can I use your music in my game/demo/project?
NO. I provide my music to my clients under an EXCLUSIVE license! Please hire a composer or get music from a music library.

Can I use your music in my...?
NO. Generally, the answer is no. If you really, really want to, you can email me with the details and get a personalized no.

Can I play your music with my band / in my DJ set?
Fuck yeah!

Boring FAQ

How do you pronounce your last name?
Christodoulou. How do you pronounce it?

I want to be a game composer too! Any suggestions?
Yes. Stop listening to game music and start reading.

What kind of tools do you use to compose?
I'm using a thing called mind, running on a thing called brain.

That's cute. I meant, what kind of software do you use?
Windows 10.

Right... What software do you use to write music?
There is no software that writes music.

Ok, smart-ass, you know what I mean! Are you going to answer me or not?
I already did.

Mother&@#$€r! Ok, I'm going to ask one last time: WHICH DAW AND PLUGINS ARE YOU USING TO PRODUCE M0T#€R&@$!NG MUSIC?
Look, if you're going to be rude about it I don't think I want to continue this conversation. Good day.