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A multiple award-winning composer, Jason Hayes is best known for his long-standing relationship with Blizzard Entertainment. You can hear his music in all of Blizzard’s recent games set in the popular worlds of StarCraft, Diablo and WarCraft. Most recently, he was the lead composer on World of WarCraft. Among other contributions, his specialty has been to write the musical score for the widely acclaimed short animated movies produced by the Blizzard Film Department. In this context, he’s won the Game Audio Network Guild (G.A.N.G.) award for “Best Cinematic / Cut-scene Audio” two years in a row.
He began his interest in music and interactive media as a child, when he would construct elaborate interactive adventure games for his friends that contained their own musical score using his tape recorder. He’s always had an interest in puzzle solving and creative emotional expression putting music to picture- a good match for working in the computer game industry.
Jason was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. As a young adult he discovered his passion for music composition while studying piano with the renowned concert pianist, Dr. William Chapman-Nyaho. He started a band of his own and started playing in local clubs. His talents became known in the local music scene, so when the recording artist “Kyper” was looking for a back up band for his national tour, Jason’s band was asked to fill the spot. After touring around the nation for a year, Jason resumed his college studies as a music composition major at the University of North Texas. Soon after, he married the love of his life Tiffany and decided to move to California to enter the professional world.
He began his interest in music and interactive media as a child, when he would construct elaborate interactive adventure games for his friends that contained their own musical score using his tape recorder. He’s always had an interest in puzzle solving and creative emotional expression putting music to picture- a good match for working in the computer game industry.
Jason was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. As a young adult he discovered his passion for music composition while studying piano with the renowned concert pianist, Dr. William Chapman-Nyaho. He started a band of his own and started playing in local clubs. His talents became known in the local music scene, so when the recording artist “Kyper” was looking for a back up band for his national tour, Jason’s band was asked to fill the spot. After touring around the nation for a year, Jason resumed his college studies as a music composition major at the University of North Texas. Soon after, he married the love of his life Tiffany and decided to move to California to enter the professional world.
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DasX2007 wrote:
The Classic WoW theme music is so beautiful. Reminds me also of the good old days ;)
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skyggar wrote:
He didn't created the WotLK soundtrack so IDK why my tags are being auto-corrected to this guy being the main artist. I have the soundtrack CD and according to the flyer, Russell Brower is the main artist.
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darthpaula wrote:
vote to merge Thnder Bluff with Thunder Bluff, Felwod with Felwood and Burning Steepes with Burning Steppes!
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I928 wrote:
http://www.last.fm/group/Forsaken for the HORDE!
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lucian_atcq wrote:
Ironforge city theme is the best !!
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skyggar wrote:
I love the grim and frostbitten woodlands of Howling Fjord. Not to mention the music there... Everything is outstanding about this land.
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EvilFweeb wrote:
The Wintergrasp song is... Just outstanding. The first time I ever went there, I just sat and listened to the music.
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Eternalkeys wrote:
if you like Videogames soundtracks listen: http://www.lastfm.it/music/Eternalkeys/Eternalkeys
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sexysaya wrote:
the artist is "Blizzard Entertainment" while Jason is a composer at Blizzard. check physical copy... says Blizzard Entertainment for artist field. the "credits" for composer are in the composer box. The artist is the one who owns and uses the music (Blizzard)
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Bacian26 wrote:
@ darthpaula: I meant only that it's "a true mess" like Mulgorea said. Agreed, credits should go to the people, but still, it's a mess in my profile.
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darthpaula wrote:
vv and why should they be? someone actually MADE this music and credits should go to those people, not to the game.
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Bacian26 wrote:
Why all these composers of WoW music cannot be under "World of Warcraft" name?
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applestuddel wrote:
he looks like he's done a few pornos
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sloneg94 wrote:
Dun Morogh is the best melody.Love it!
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Nattey wrote:
Aweeeeeeeeeeeeeesome
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Priest_Loins wrote:
Everytime I hear the Stormwind theme it makes me want to return to the game. But I swore I would not throw away months of rehab. [5]
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killatron wrote:
Everytime I hear the Stormwind theme it makes me want to return to the game. But I swore I would not throw away months of rehab. [4]
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chazerita wrote:
Everytime I hear the Stormwind theme it makes me want to return to the game. But I swore I would not throw away months of rehab. [3]
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Kuanin wrote:
His work is the best part of WoW music. Themes from Orgrimmar, Undercity and Stormwind create such an unique atmosphere in these cities. A Call to Arms, The Shaping of The World and Legends of Azeroth are just unforgettable.
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Timitzi wrote:
Everytime I hear the Stormwind theme it makes me want to return to the game. But I swore I would not throw away months of rehab. [2]
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