Original music and interactive audio for indie games, built around story, atmosphere and exploration.
One track, four states, mixed live. Drag the fader and walk deeper into the cave.
This one is meant to be heard. Headphones if you have them, speakers if you don't.
press play, then grab the fader
Headphones if you have them, speakers if you don't. Music is coming! Playing now. Hearing nothing? Turn the volume up.
State 01 / 04 Get in
You enter the cave.
Dark, but you can still see what’s close. Stiff air, distant drips, echoes you can’t place. Go deeper.
One track, four game states, re-mixed live. Music that follows the player.
A few of the developers, directors and producers I've worked with.
Working with Umberto was an outstanding experience. Communication was always on point, and collaboration was easy and structured. Highly recommended.
If you're looking for a composer who is versatile, committed to excellence, always professional, and a great collaborator, Umberto should be your first choice.
I highly recommend Umberto. He is creative, reliable, and he brings stories to life with his music!
If you need a flexible, committed, and skilled composer, Umberto is your top choice; he truly stands out. I'd gladly work with him again.
Six moods from six snippets of different worlds. Your game might need two of these, or all six.
Start with the one you want to explore first.
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Three problems I get called about most.
Original Score
It doesn't sound like your world yet
The art direction is unmistakably yours. The music is still a temp track that could belong to any game on the store.
I compose
Best for: worlds that need to feel like somewhere, not anywhere.
Interactive Music
The score loops and players mute it
Twenty minutes in, the same eight bars come round again. The music stopped following the game, so they turned it off.
I build
Comfortable working directly with developers.
Best for: games where no two playthroughs sound the same.
Audio Direction
Nobody on the team speaks audio
Everyone can hear that something is off. Nobody can say what right sounds like, so the decision keeps sliding.
I work out with you
Best for: small teams carrying audio without an audio person.
Whether you need a single piece, a complete soundtrack or an ongoing collaborator, we'll find an approach that fits your game's scope and budget.
Step 1
A short call or chat about your game, its atmosphere, its story, and what you want players to feel. No pressure, no jargon.
Step 2
I create one or two short sketches to explore different emotional directions, and discover the right musical identity before committing to a full soundtrack.
Step 3
Full cues, written against gameplay and your feedback. Atmosphere first, always keeping the player's emotional experience at the centre.
Step 4
You'll receive polished tracks, stems and, if needed, FMOD implementation so the music becomes part of the gameplay experience.
I'm a composer, producer and guitarist working from a forest studio near Rome. I make cinematic hybrid music that sits between the emotional depth of an orchestra and the texture of modern electronic production.
I've led music and sound direction for a sci-fi game in development, released work under my own name, and lead the UP Trio, a jazz-influenced, rock-pumped, blues-felt band that keeps my instincts wide and honest. Games are where my focus is going; film and documentary keep the range alive.
I'm drawn to indie projects because they take creative risks, tell personal stories, and invite players to explore and feel. Those are exactly the projects I want to help bring to life.
Games are where my focus lives. Alongside them I take on a small number of selected film and documentary projects each year: the kind built on atmosphere, patience and a story worth scoring.
This reel spans all of it: a dance ensemble film, a nature documentary, an epic trailer, and a videogame concept trailer.
No brief, no pitch deck, no budget worked out yet: no worries! Tell me what you're making and we'll find a way. I scale to what a project can carry, and pre-revenue and jam teams are welcome.
Achievement unlocked
I read every message myself and reply within two working days, even if it's to say I'm not the right fit. In the meantime, the music above is a decent place to wait.
I read every message myself and reply within two working days, even if it's to say I'm not the right fit.
No pitch, no pressure. Tell me what you are making and I will tell you honestly whether I am the right person for it.