Joar Renolen - The Composer behind Moomintroll - Winter's Warmth

Curious about music for games?
Meet the man behind the official Moomintroll game soundtrack, Joar Renolen! 

Also known from alternative rock duo Porto Geese and electronic Regular Graphics - contrasts to the quiet, melancholic, intimate and cozy Moomintroll soundtrack and thus displaying his range as a composer, producer and musician.

The reviews of Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth from Norwegian Hyper Games Studio have been overwhelmingly great, with full score from many around the world - and they keep pouring in. How the music sets the mood in the stunningly beautiful, relaxing and touching game, is often highlighted.

 
But how is it really, to create music and sound design for such a wellknown and dear treasure as Tove Janssons Moomin universe is? 

How does melancholy sound, and how does warmth and hope sound?

And how does writing for games differ from writing from other kinds of productions?

Stay tuned for a more in-depth interview with Joar. We have posted a few quotes and reviews for you here —> 👾

Joar has, in addition to writing for games and several own music projects, also made music for art exhibitions and installations as well as doing sound design, playing multiple instruments, composing and producing. We’re proud to work with such a great sound and music artist! 🙌

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