MY PORTFOLIO
I do video game music and anime covers on my YouTube Channel. Focusing mainly on Jazz/Fusion genre.
Visit my YouTube Channel through this link:
PROJECTS
Crash Course! (WIP)
2023
My upcoming VGM Fusion arrangement album, "Crash Course!", is the first album to feature a full 12-piece fusion ensemble that I formed to perform Video Game Music classics from Mario, Pokémon, Zelda and many more!
The full album is still work-in-progress but you can listen to the arrangements in the embeded link above.
Ruscel's VGM Covers Vol. 1-3
2022
Back in 2022, I compiled my VGM covers from the past, remastered some of them and compiled them in a three-part album, with some album-exclusive covers included as a bonus!
🎮🎵 Stream or Buy "Ruscel's VGM Covers, Vol. 1" 🎵 🎮
https://album.link/fdwhshrbkgjgm
🎮🎵 Stream or Buy "Ruscel's VGM Covers, Vol. 2" 🎵🎮
https://album.link/w6kpvxqw0fkxg
🎮🎵 Stream or Buy "Ruscel's VGM Covers, Vol. 3" 🎵🎮
Reeds and Seeds
2021
Reeds and Seeds is a Jazz Arrangement Album from the soundtrack of the game "Plants Vs. Zombies".
This album is definitely one of my best works yet. I collaborated with amazing musicians in this album who have helped me bring this album to life! The album art is made by MythicalWater!
Stream or Buy "Reeds and Seeds" using this link:
The Sound of Space
2020
This one is one of my old works but I’m really proud of it too. This lofi hiphop EP was created because I was so bored staying at home amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. This is also my first original album ever and I do plan to make more in the future.
Stream "The Sound of Space" using this link:
UNDERTALE Symphonic Metal Suite
2020
This video is a 56 minute medley of the music from UNDERTALE for its 5th year anniversary.
I also collaborated with a few friends to help me with the art and music!
MORE OF MY WORKS
Desert’s Affray
In this track, I imagined how Genshin Impact’s Sumeru area battle theme would sound. Sumeru is based on a middle-eastern place so I went ahead and added middle-eastern instruments into the piece.
Getting some inspiration from the live-action Aladdin score and Prince of Persia. This also serves as an orchestral composition practice.
It was never meant to be.
This high-energy orchestral track was made for Scribbit’s Dream SMP animation. I had so much fun composing this one since I had to work with dialogues and I had to score it to picture. I am really proud of this one!
Jazz Music for Racing Game
HEIST MUSIC!
This is the first time that I created a big band heist style of jazz and I’m really proud of this one.
I remixed the song “Trance Music for Racing Game”.
I also incorporated the iconic Amen Break groove in this arrangement which turned out to be really good!
Among Us Drip Theme but its big band jazz
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This one is a funny exercise I did to practice my big band jazz arrangement skills. Among Us Drip Theme but with a classy twist.
I got inspiration from the Cowboy Bebop soundtrack and the sounds of the James Bond series.
Independently Diffident
Back in my final year of high school, we had a big film project for my English subject and I got the opportunity to write the music for the short film, as well as directed and edited it. I also wrote lyrics for one of the songs and sang it as well featuring a friend of mine!
You can watch the short film through this YouTube Channel:
GAMES I'VE WORKED ON
Here are some of my game audio works that are out in public!
Got an opportunity to compose for a PewDiePie fan game. The soundtrack has a chiptune style, homaging to the sounds of retro games.
Buy "The Official Tambourine Stacker Soundtrack" on Bandcamp:
Download Tambourine Stacker:
Co-composed music for a game submission to "My First Game Jam: Summer 2021". Made by M3tabble. The soundtrack's vibe is a combination of chiptune and jazz fusion. (Digital Fusion)
Here are some of the music I composed for the game:
MY MUSIC DOODLES
Here are some of the music that I did for fun!
Sinnoh Bossa Nova
A Bossa nova tune using Pokémon Diamond and Pearl soundfonts!
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I can compose music in a lot of styles and Digital Fusion is one of them.
Take a look at an original digital fusion tune I made here!
このラブレターの。。。
(This love letter...)
Another digital fusion tune that has major kawaii vibes!
raccoon
Here’s another short digital fusion song I made, which is also heavily inspired by the Casual Birder soundtrack for Playdate.
COMMISSION WORK
If agreed upon, I’ll post a preview of my finished works here. Commission works under NDA won’t be posted here.
Funky Cartoon Opening Sequence
Funk/Disco/Jazz Fusion
Rocky Balboa Theme (Arrangement)
Jazz Fusion
Latin Jazz Battle Theme
Latin Jazz
"Cuphead" Inspired Battle Theme
Latin Jazz
"Hollow Knight" Inspired Boss Theme
Orchestral
"Breath of the Wild" Inspired Piano Piece
Ambient
Chiptune
Carol of the Bells Orchestral Arrangement
Orchestral
Disco Music
90s/Disco/Electro
New Age 90s Fusion
New Age/90s/Jazz Fusion/Alternative RnB
Bonneton (from "Super Mario Odyssey") Arrangement
Jazz Big Band/Rock
CREDITS
Projects that I am part of!
Video Games
Tambourine Stacker (2020) - Composer
Spunky: Festive Journey (2021) - Composer, Drummer
MAGO (2022) - Synthesizer Soloist (Credits Theme)
neonmc.gg (2023) - Composer
TV, Film, and Animation
Songs for Selina (2021) - Saxophone Soloist
Holidays With You (TOH Lumity Animatic) / Scribbit - Composer
It was never meant to be. (Dream SMP Animatic) / Scribbit - Composer
Singles, Albums, EPs
Ikaw Lang - Carlo Capulong (2020) - Arranger
starry night - Carleth Camo (2020) - Arranger
Isang Daang Salita - lastfriday! ft. Faith Felipe (2021) - Arranger
When Our Hearts Collide - lastfriday! (2021) - Arranger
understanding your letter before disappearing. - lastfriday! (2021) - Arranger
Para Sayo - lastfriday! ft. Daniel Justin (2022) - Arranger
She Sits Beside The Balcony (Two Worlds Apart) - lastfriday! ft. Andie Batalla (2023) - Arranger
Independently Diffident (Official Soundtrack) - Ruscel Torres (2023) - Composer
Be True [from "Independently Diffident"] - Ruscel Torres ft. Andie Batalla (2023) - Composer, Songwriter, Arranger, Orchestrator, Vocalist
YouTube Videos / Other Collaborations
These collab projects can be through this YouTube Playlist: https://bit.ly/3XmHsfy
Just Friends (AMG ONLINE 2021 VERSION) - Meelz ft. Tami Rosales & Melody Snowflake (2021) - Bassist
Flandre's Theme / U.N. Owen was Her? [from "Touhou"] - Chernabogue (2021) - Pianist
Route 225 [from "Pokémon Diamond and Pearl"] - Evan Carville (2021) - Electric Guitarist, Hand Percussion
Mambo de Chocobo [from "Final Fantasy V"] - Tyler Mire Music (2021) - Pianist
Aquatic Ambiance [from "Donkey Kong Country"] - Lauriane G. (2021) - Keyboardist
Monster House! [from "Pokémon Mystery Dungeon"] - Sean R. Hanson (2021) - Keyboardist
Route 201 [from "Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl"] - Kalen Scott Thomas (2022) - Keyboardist, Synth Soloist
Simple and Clean [from "Kingdom Hearts"] - Tyler Mire Music (2022) - Keyboardist
Halo Theme [from "Halo"] - Nah Tony (2022) - Vocals
Wii Sports Theme [from "Wii Sports"] - NoteBlock (2022) - Alto Saxophonist, Synth Soloist
Item Bounce [from "Kirby Air Ride"] - JD Winds ft. Nico Mendoza Music (2022) - Pianist
Elden Ring Main Theme [from "Elden Ring"] - Chernabogue (2022) - Pianist
Main Theme [from "Octopath Traveler"] - Linus (2022) - Pianist
Gaur Plains (Night) [from "Xenoblade Chronicles"] - Becca Michaelson (2022) - Arranger, Pianist
Primrose's Theme [from "Octopath Traveler"] - Linus (2022) - Pianist
My Funky Town [from "DELTARUNE Ch. 3"] - NoteBlock ft. Nah Tony (2022) - Alto Saxophonist
Sunyshore City [from "Pokémon Diamond and Pearl"] - Pokestir (2022) - Arranger, Drummer, Bassist, Keyboardist, Alto Saxophonist
The Flatlands [from "Octopath Traveler"] - Linus (2022) - Keyboardist
Mog's Theme [from "Final Fantasy VI"] - Tyler Mire Music (2022) - Keyboardist, Synth Soloist
The Sunlands [from "Octopath Traveler"] - Linus (2022) - Pianist
Gotta Catch 'Em All [from "Pokémon TV Show"] - Tiggs ft. Crash Couse VGM Fusion Band (2023) - Arranger, Keyboardist
Lizard Dance [from "Chrono Cross"] - Julia Henderson (2023) - Alto Saxophonist
Fight Against an Armed Boss [from "Super Mario RPG"] - NoteBlock (2023) - Synth Soloist, Keyboardist\
The Anime Collab | 270+ Artists, 50+ Musicians - Collab Crew (2023) - "Renai Circulation" track, arrangement for "Sillhouette" track ft. Will Stetson
Bands and Units
lastfriday! (2019 - Present) - Arranger, Keyboardist, Composer, Songwriter
Crash Course VGM Fusion Band (2021 - Present) - Band Leader, Arranger, Keyboardist, Mixing Engineer, Video Editor
Awards and Achievements
GAME MUSIC REMIX AWARDS' BEST ACOUSTIC COVER 2023
Gaur Plains (Night) [from "Xenoblade Chronicles"] - Becca Michaelson (2022) - Arranger, Pianist
BEST SOUNDTRACK/OST
Independently Diffident (2023) - Composer, Director
Ready to commission me? Contact me via email or Discord!
Email: imruscelofficial@gmail.com
Discord: jazzmaster / jazzmaster#0893