Nicolas Marquis| Media Composer| Projects

My portfolio includes collaborations with a wide array of major industry players, including

(Mon portfolio implique plusieurs acteurs majeurs de l'industrie, notamment):

Disney, Discovery Channel, Compulsion Games, DreamWorks, Felix & Paul, Hasbro, Signal Space Lab, Ubisoft, Fox, Pixcom, EA, Behavior Interactive, Warner, Ludia, Microsoft, Sony & Budge Studios.

Human Within Human Within combines an original branching storyline with video game playability. Its unique blend of storytelling and gameplay offers players a one-of-a-kind interactive experience. I had the pleasure of creating over an hour of interactive music. Human Within combine une histoire originale à embranchements multiples à la jouabilité d'un jeu vidéo. J'ai eu le plaisir de créer plus d'une heure de musique.	We Happy Few From Compulsion Games (Microsoft), "We Happy Few" is set in a drug-fuelled, retro-futuristic city in an alternative 1960s England. Nominated in "Best use of sound" category and winner of a Webby Award Réalisé par Compulsion Games (Microsoft), We Happy Few se déroule dans une ville rétro-futuriste et alimentée par la drogue, dans une Angleterre alternative des années 1960. Le jeu a été nominé dans la catégorie Meilleure utilisation du son et a remporté un Webby Award.	President Bill Clinton Inside Impact:East Africa President Bill Clinton is featured in "Inside Impact: East Africa", a VR film for Oculus. The score consists of percussions, voices and evocative filtered guitars. Daytime EMMY awards nomination and WEBBYS awards winner: Best VR. Le président Bill Clinton joue dans Inside Impact: East Africa, un film en réalité virtuelle (VR) pour Oculus. Nomination aux Daytime EMMY awards et lauréat (gagnant Meilleur RV)
Libre_Le Film LIBRE, most recent documentary by Hélène Bélanger-Martin is part of the official selection of 40e Festival International du Film sur l'Art (FIFA). A pleasure to have composed the original atmospheric score for this documentary about the artist André Desjardins. LIBRE, le plus récent documentaire d'Hélène Bélanger-Martin, fait partie de la sélection officielle du 40e Festival International du Film sur l'Art (FIFA). C'est un plaisir d'avoir composé la musique originale pour ce documentaire.	The Seven Ravens The Jim Henson Company and Felix & Paul Studios are developing a new groundbreaking AR experience, narrated by Neil Gaiman, The Storyteller: The Seven Ravens is the new chapter of Jim Henson’s beloved franchise. Coming in 2022!	Jurassic World Alive Jurassic World: Alive is a location-based augmented reality game developed by Ludia. I had the pleasure of composing the music for this beloved franchise. Kudos to Ludia And Signal Space.
Catan Stories_Sound Design and Music “Catan Stories” is an all-new adventure game for mobile devices telling the story based on the “Legend of the Sea Robbers” scenario set being released during the 20th anniversary of Catan: Seafarers.	DC Heroes & Villains DC "Heroes & Villains" is a game by JamCity based on the famous franchise. Become a master with your very own team and prepare for epic battles in this all-new puzzle RPG game.	Every Day We Fight EDWF is an award winning upcoming game by Signal Space. Caught in a time loop, your band of resistance fighters is humanity’s last hope. Real-time exploration meets turn-based tactics and roguelite strategy as you learn new abilities, seek out new weapons, and develop new techniques to overcome the mysterious alien threat.
Cime et Cieux A marvellous homage to Japanese anime and Hayao Miyazaki. Gwenn Germain spent a total of almost a year to finish this trailer for a movie that doesn't exist. A real pleasure to rescore this little gem!	Army Of Two_Music Editing Army of Two: The 40th Day is a third-person shooter video game developed by EA Montreal. I had the pleasure of working on the music for the multiplayer section of the game, extending and building upon Tyler Bates music.	Cold Diggers S03_Discovery Channel Cold diggers is a popular tv show by Pixcom for Discovery Channel. In the harsh Canadian Yukon with big money on the line, two companies race to find what may be the biggest natural gas discovery ever. I had the pleasure of creating the music for the 3rd season.
Lemnis Gate Lemnis Gate is a mind-altering strategy FPS where turn-based tactical thinking meets skillful shooting over several time-bending matches. I had a blast creating some subtle hybrid music atmosphere for this game. Kudos to Signal Space and Ratloop	D&D Warriors Of Waterdeep Warriors of Waterdeep is a game set in the Forgotten Realms. Described as a turn-based tactical game, the game is set in Waterdeep, and features many well-known Realms characters. I had the pleasure of creating the soundtrack for this game. I've complemented the traditional orchestra and choir with several ethnic and medieval instruments.	Les fantômes du Forum The Montreal Canadiens played at the Forum for nearly six decades and moved to the Bell Centre in 1995. In their wake they left memories, history and what everyone called ‘The Ghosts of the Montreal Forum’. Unconventional instruments articulations, filtered textures and sound design were used to give the experience a surreal tense ambience.
Origin Of The World "Naissance du Monde" is an innovative interactive installation. As you're reading the story, the engine detects in real time the flow of your voice so the music/visuals/sound design can get all in sync. Based on an Huron legend, "Naissance du Monde" is a tale about a rabbit whose adventure will change the face of the world forever. 4 times winner at Prix Boomerangs	Felix And Paul: Sea Gypsies Nomads:Sea Gypsies is a VR film from Felix&Paul. Bajau nomads are in synergy with the sea, living on boats and stilt houses in Southeast Asia. The expressive bamboo flute and violin are take a leading role as are the various gongs and gamelan used. I've also played various textured guitars pads and reverse sounds to evoke the shimmering of the sea. 3 Sima Awards,1 Canadian Screen Award and 1 Lumiere Award	Dragons: Rise Of Berk Rise Of Berk is an highly successful app based on the DreamWorks animated movies "How To Train Your Dragon". I composed additional music and did music editing for the game. Winner in the "Fan's Choice" category and nominee in the "Best Social/Casual Game" category at the Canadian Video Game Awards.
Reaver Trailer A fascinating experiment with various textures and techniques for this trailer about a supernatural thriller called "Reaver". I had a blast rescoring this, check it out!	Ubisoft Creators Of Emotion "Ubisoft, Creators Of Emotion" is an interactive website about the famous video game developer. It was cool to play with the voices and add some rhythm and groove as to push the very original concept. -1st prize, Boomerang Awards -Grand Prix 08 et Grand Prix B2C Applied Arts - Interactive Media Awards - FWA – Site of the Day	Battlestar Galactica Squadrons Game based on the famous iconic sci-fi tv show! I've used several ethnic instruments like Armenian Duduk, Yalli Tambur (bowed string), Kiowa Flute, Langelik (plucked instrument), Gamelan, Psaltry, Bowls of various shapes, reversed and filtered sound sources to give the soundtrack a unique signature.
LTD Louisiana LTD is produced by Pixcom for Discovery Channel. I created over 60 minutes of music for the 4th season.	Disney Wonderful Worlds Released worldwide in tie-in with Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary, this app is about fixing areas inspired by the themed lands at Disney Parks. I had the honor of creating music for several Disney and Pixar franchises.	Dove Sei Tu Dove Sei Tu is a full feature film from italian director Elena Rossini, a 90-minute drama set in between Milan, Lake Como, and Rome, Italy. It was a pleasure composing some contemplative indie music for this dreamy movie.
Pain Relief Pain Relief is short film by Jean-Francois Daigle about Marco, a pharmacist wasting away his existence from sampling too many of his own wares. The movie won several awards including the NORMAN McLAREN award for best production at the FIFM.	Parental Guidance_Additional music Parental Guidance is an American family-comedy film starring Billy Crystal, Bette Midler, Marisa Tomei and distributed by 20th Century Fox. It was such a thrill to have one of my music cues make it to the big screen!	Faut qu'on parle Un court-métrage de 13 min, collaboration entre Annie Deniel et Anne-Laure Teichet. Les malentendus amoureux à l’ère des médias sociaux. Sortie en 2020
Contrast Contrast is a multiple-award surreal experience set in a 1920s dreamscape. I created an immersive soundscape consisting of jazz and a myriad of other music styles. The soundtrack got nominated several times in "Best Music" and "Best Song" categories.	City In The World ''City In The World'' is a short film by Colby Moore, a writer/director based in NYC. An atmospheric and breathtaking montage of several scenes shot around the ever-photogenic island of Manhattan. I've used an ostinato of plucked zither/piano as a starting point and added sustained strings and pads to underline the majestic and profound atmosphere of this breathtaking short.	TMNT Legends Everywhere, the Kraang have kidnapped mutants - including the Ninja Turtles - for their DNA! It was fun to compose this blend of orchestral, hip hop, rock and percussive elements.
Dryad_Trailer Dryad is directed by Thomas Vernay and produced by Cumulus and Origine Films . I had a blast creating a mysterious and eerie atmosphere for this trailer	Transformers_Disaster Dash It was exciting to compose the original music for this app based on the beloved and famous franchise from Hasbro	Warp Warp is a video game developed by Trapdoor and published by EA. The story starts when a strange little alien is being pulled out of what appears to be an underground cave by a group of scientists. It was cool to compose an hybrid score focusing on electronic textures and synths.
Ice Age Continental Drift:Artic Game It was awesome to score music for this spin off based on the famous characters from 20th Century Fox! When their island is set adrift in the midst of continental upheaval, Manny and the herd encounter a ragtag menagerie of seafaring pirates with a secret treasure.	Jurassic World: The Game "Jurassic World: the Game", based on the upcoming movie, has been unleashed. Developed by Ludia through a partnership with Universal and Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment. I had the pleasure of composing the whole score for this game. Canadian Video Game Award Nominee for "Best Game on the Go"	La Chambre Bleue "La Chambre Bleue" is a short movie from director Jean-Francois Daigle. Narrated by Jacques Languirand, the main story is about parallel universe and lucid dreams. -Fantasia Film Festival -Festival des Films du Monde de Montréal: "Regards sur les cinémas du monde"
The Flintstones: Bring Back Bedrock The Flintstones brings back so many childhood memories. It was fun to create fresh new music for the brand new 'Bring Back Bedrock" app! A good opportunity to do an homage to Hoyt Curtin, the composer behind more than 250 Hanna-Barbara cartoons including The Jetsons and The Smurfs	Mr. Peabody And Sherman Mr. Peabody & Sherman is an exciting trivia game inspired by the new DreamWorks animated movie of the same name. Hosted by that loveable genius, Mr. Peabody, the game also features his mischievous boy Sherman. It was fun to compose a pure orchestral score for this app but also to reference some spy elements!

Human Within

We Happy Few

President Bill Clinton Inside Impact:East Africa

Libre_Le Film

The Seven Ravens

The Jim Henson Company and Felix & Paul Studios are developing a new groundbreaking AR experience, narrated by Neil Gaiman, The Storyteller: The Seven Ravens is the new chapter of Jim Henson’s beloved franchise. Coming in 2022!

Jurassic World Alive

Jurassic World: Alive is a location-based augmented reality game developed by Ludia. I had the pleasure of composing the music for this beloved franchise. Kudos to Ludia And Signal Space.

Catan Stories_Sound Design and Music

“Catan Stories” is an all-new adventure game for mobile devices telling the story based on the “Legend of the Sea Robbers” scenario set being released during the 20th anniversary of Catan: Seafarers.

DC Heroes & Villains

DC "Heroes & Villains" is a game by JamCity based on the famous franchise. Become a master with your very own team and prepare for epic battles in this all-new puzzle RPG game.

Every Day We Fight

Cime et Cieux

A marvellous homage to Japanese anime and Hayao Miyazaki. Gwenn Germain spent a total of almost a year to finish this trailer for a movie that doesn't exist. A real pleasure to rescore this little gem!

Army Of Two_Music Editing

Army of Two: The 40th Day is a third-person shooter video game developed by EA Montreal. I had the pleasure of working on the music for the multiplayer section of the game, extending and building upon Tyler Bates music.

Cold Diggers S03_Discovery Channel

Cold diggers is a popular tv show by Pixcom for Discovery Channel. In the harsh Canadian Yukon with big money on the line, two companies race to find what may be the biggest natural gas discovery ever. I had the pleasure of creating the music for the 3rd season.

Lemnis Gate

Lemnis Gate is a mind-altering strategy FPS where turn-based tactical thinking meets skillful shooting over several time-bending matches. I had a blast creating some subtle hybrid music atmosphere for this game. Kudos to Signal Space and Ratloop

D&D Warriors Of Waterdeep

Les fantômes du Forum

Origin Of The World

Felix And Paul: Sea Gypsies

Dragons: Rise Of Berk

Rise Of Berk is an highly successful app based on the DreamWorks animated movies "How To Train Your Dragon". I composed additional music and did music editing for the game. Winner in the "Fan's Choice" category and nominee in the "Best Social/Casual Game" category at the Canadian Video Game Awards.

Reaver Trailer

A fascinating experiment with various textures and techniques for this trailer about a supernatural thriller called "Reaver". I had a blast rescoring this, check it out!

Ubisoft Creators Of Emotion

Battlestar Galactica Squadrons

LTD Louisiana

LTD is produced by Pixcom for Discovery Channel. I created over 60 minutes of music for the 4th season.

Disney Wonderful Worlds

Released worldwide in tie-in with Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary, this app is about fixing areas inspired by the themed lands at Disney Parks. I had the honor of creating music for several Disney and Pixar franchises.

Dove Sei Tu

Dove Sei Tu is a full feature film from italian director Elena Rossini, a 90-minute drama set in between Milan, Lake Como, and Rome, Italy. It was a pleasure composing some contemplative indie music for this dreamy movie.

Pain Relief

Pain Relief is short film by Jean-Francois Daigle about Marco, a pharmacist wasting away his existence from sampling too many of his own wares. The movie won several awards including the NORMAN McLAREN award for best production at the FIFM.

Parental Guidance_Additional music

Parental Guidance is an American family-comedy film starring Billy Crystal, Bette Midler, Marisa Tomei and distributed by 20th Century Fox. It was such a thrill to have one of my music cues make it to the big screen!

Faut qu'on parle

Un court-métrage de 13 min, collaboration entre Annie Deniel et Anne-Laure Teichet. Les malentendus amoureux à l’ère des médias sociaux. Sortie en 2020

Contrast

Contrast is a multiple-award surreal experience set in a 1920s dreamscape. I created an immersive soundscape consisting of jazz and a myriad of other music styles. The soundtrack got nominated several times in "Best Music" and "Best Song" categories.

City In The World

TMNT Legends

Everywhere, the Kraang have kidnapped mutants - including the Ninja Turtles - for their DNA! It was fun to compose this blend of orchestral, hip hop, rock and percussive elements.

Dryad_Trailer

Dryad is directed by Thomas Vernay and produced by Cumulus and Origine Films . I had a blast creating a mysterious and eerie atmosphere for this trailer

Transformers_Disaster Dash

It was exciting to compose the original music for this app based on the beloved and famous franchise from Hasbro

Warp

Warp is a video game developed by Trapdoor and published by EA. The story starts when a strange little alien is being pulled out of what appears to be an underground cave by a group of scientists. It was cool to compose an hybrid score focusing on electronic textures and synths.

Ice Age Continental Drift:Artic Game

It was awesome to score music for this spin off based on the famous characters from 20th Century Fox! When their island is set adrift in the midst of continental upheaval, Manny and the herd encounter a ragtag menagerie of seafaring pirates with a secret treasure.

Jurassic World: The Game

La Chambre Bleue

"La Chambre Bleue" is a short movie from director Jean-Francois Daigle. Narrated by Jacques Languirand, the main story is about parallel universe and lucid dreams. -Fantasia Film Festival -Festival des Films du Monde de Montréal: "Regards sur les cinémas du monde"

The Flintstones: Bring Back Bedrock

The Flintstones brings back so many childhood memories. It was fun to create fresh new music for the brand new 'Bring Back Bedrock" app! A good opportunity to do an homage to Hoyt Curtin, the composer behind more than 250 Hanna-Barbara cartoons including The Jetsons and The Smurfs

Mr. Peabody And Sherman