I’m James Doane, a media composer with a passion for creating music that brings stories to life. My journey began with classical guitar, where I fell in love with the power of melody and harmony to convey emotion. That early foundation in music sparked a lifelong passion, leading me to explore composition and orchestration for film, television, and video games.
Over the years, I’ve discovered how much I enjoy collaborating with filmmakers and game developers to enhance their vision through music. Recently, I scored a short film (I Found You) and am currently composing for a 2D platformer game. Both experiences have reinforced my love for storytelling through sound—whether it’s a quiet piano theme or an epic orchestral moment.
I’m here to connect, collaborate, and learn from this amazing community of creatives. If you’re a filmmaker, producer, or developer looking for a composer who’s passionate about serving the story, I’d love to hear about your projects and how I can contribute.
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Welcome, James! It's nice to have you here. Join us in the composing lounge when you can....and Happy Holidays to you and yours, my friend.
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It's great to meet you, James Doane. Welcome to the community. Here's a blog that'll help you navigate Stage 32: www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-successfully-navigate-the-stage-32-platform-...
I just listened to your Opening Scene Rescore for The Last of Us 2. It's incredible! I don’t remember the original score for the opening scene, but yours fits the opening perfectly.
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Hey James Doane - great to meet you and welcome to Stage 32! I just watched "Cosmos Laundromat" and the rescore was great! Nicely done! Glad you're with us.
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Thanks Maurice Vaughan for the welcome and the blog post! Also, thanks for the kind words on my rescore of the opening scene. I really appreciate it!!
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Leonardo Ramirez Thanks for the welcome and the kind words on my rescore!
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Hey Linwood Bell thanks for the welcome! I have checked out the composing lounge, and I look forward to contributing and getting to know everyone in there!
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You're welcome, James Doane. I plan on checking out more of your work. I stay on the lookout for music to listen to when I write scripts. Happy Holidays!
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That sounds great Maurice Vaughan ! It would be great to work with you on a project sometime! Happy holidays to you as well!
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Looking forward to collaborating with you, James Doane!