tj

hi im tjI’ve always been a creative, expressing my unique perspective through music and divergent thinking. At 29, I’ve practically mastered guitar, bass, vocals, and trombone, performing at the highest levels. Despite my mechanical prowess, I believe my biggest strength is my Unique Perspective when developing concepts. I’ve spent years honing my craft, exploring vulnerability and freedom in both life and art.Funny enough, thinking about all of my career paths (ranging from Newspaper Delivery, Behavioral Specialist, Addictions Specialist, Warehouse Worker, and Pizza Master), this is the first time I've pursued Video Game Development. The reason why it's funny is because I've been playing games my whole life, and being a Game Creator was my first ever dream job at the age 6. I remember telling my mom about my game 'Chicken Shooter' in our garage, playing 'Throw Ball in Cup' (no offense to any Chickens out there!)Despite my lifelong interest in VGM composition, I never had a specific project.....until now. I’m working on a game that means the world to me: Fed Into The Abyss. It’s the beginning of my true journey as a conscious artist, as I look to fuse the lessons I've learned and absorbed across many psychologically/creatively oriented domains.This game, like all my work, dives into deep themes like individuation, sonder, and suffering. I believe every individual has the potential to become who they are meant to be, and my aim is to tell a story that many can relate to, but only a few will truly understand on a deeper level. In a roguelike format, the game is choice-driven and built for replayability, allowing players to explore the narrative at their own pace.I’ve been lucky. My support system has allowed me to explore my creativity in ways many others can't. But I’ve also seen a lot of suffering, both personally and through those close to me. This has shaped my perspective, and I explore these experiences through my music and projects.Over the years, I’ve written over 1,000 songs, mostly for my own therapeutic process. I’ve never created for fame or money, but to stay true to my voice and vision. Recently, I’ve received recognition from big names in the industry, like Jeff Ellis, who called my track “Bruises” super cool. I’ve also collaborated with some of the best, like Anthony Crawford and Brian Evans.While I’m currently pursuing the solo developer route to grow my skills, I’m actively looking for a like-minded engineer and visual artist to join me in this adventure. My vision is clear, but I love to hear from others and believe that together we can create something greater than the sum of our parts. As they say: If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.If my message of creativity, emotional depth, and authenticity resonates with you, let’s connect. I’m not driven by money. I don't have any money to pay for your hard work either. If you are interested in hiring me for your Dream Project, you may contact me. My time and energy are reserved for those who share my vision: creating something meaningful and true.So, thanks for reading if you made it this far. Follow me on Youtube for my most frequent updates. It's going to be a fantastic journey!I've proven to myself time and time again... we can be our biggest enemy. but we can also be our bestest friend :)Entertain a thought or two from my twisted mind in one of the links below.

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