Chris Rickwood
Encyclopedia
Chris Rickwood is a Game Audio Network Guild award winning composer
from Atlanta, Georgia
. He is currently working on several new projects with Cartoon Network
and is activity composing new music for various unannounced developers.
from Furman University
. He later received his Masters of Music in Music Composition from the University of North Texas
. In 2006, Chris was hired by Associated Production Music to be on the team of composers to write a new version of The Monday Night Football Theme, Heavy Action
. Chris currently serves on the Advisory Board for the Game Audio Network Guild (G.A.N.G.). He also serves on the Advisory Board of the International Game Developers Association Atlanta Chapter and the Board of Directors for the Georgia Game Developers Association. Chris also takes an active role with education in the community and serves on the Advisory Board for Atlantic International University’s (AIU) Game Design program and the Advisory Committee for the Art Institute of Atlanta’s Game Art and Design Program.
Chris is currently working on several projects including unannounced titles from Atari and Cartoon Network.
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
from Atlanta, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
. He is currently working on several new projects with Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network is a name of television channels worldwide created by Turner Broadcasting which used to primarily show animated programming. The channel began broadcasting on October 1, 1992 in the United States....
and is activity composing new music for various unannounced developers.
Biography
Chris received his Bachelor's of Music in Music TheoryMusic theory
Music theory is the study of how music works. It examines the language and notation of music. It seeks to identify patterns and structures in composers' techniques across or within genres, styles, or historical periods...
from Furman University
Furman University
Furman University is a selective, private, coeducational, liberal arts college in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. Furman is one of the oldest, and more selective private institutions in South Carolina...
. He later received his Masters of Music in Music Composition from the University of North Texas
University of North Texas
The University of North Texas is a public institution of higher education and research in Denton. Founded in 1890, UNT is part of the University of North Texas System. As of the fall of 2010, the University of North Texas, Denton campus, had a certified enrollment of 36,067...
. In 2006, Chris was hired by Associated Production Music to be on the team of composers to write a new version of The Monday Night Football Theme, Heavy Action
Heavy Action
"Heavy Action" is a piece of music composed by Johnny Pearson. It is best known in the UK as the theme for Superstars, and in North America as the theme music for ABC and ESPN's Monday Night Football.-Superstars:...
. Chris currently serves on the Advisory Board for the Game Audio Network Guild (G.A.N.G.). He also serves on the Advisory Board of the International Game Developers Association Atlanta Chapter and the Board of Directors for the Georgia Game Developers Association. Chris also takes an active role with education in the community and serves on the Advisory Board for Atlantic International University’s (AIU) Game Design program and the Advisory Committee for the Art Institute of Atlanta’s Game Art and Design Program.
Chris is currently working on several projects including unannounced titles from Atari and Cartoon Network.
Console and PC Games
- Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of DoomKingdom Under Fire: Circle of DoomKingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom is an action roleplaying video game developed by Blueside and published by Microsoft Game Studios exclusively for the Xbox 360. It is the fourth installment in the Kingdom Under Fire series and the first released for the seventh generation of consoles...
: Microsoft/Blueside - Zoo VetZoo VetZoo Vet is a computer game designed by Legacy Interactive. In the game, you play a vet recently hired by a zoo, and have to give the animals vet care. Each level has five different animals to care for, and some animals get treated twice...
: Endangered Animals: Vivendi Games/Legacy Interactive - Metroid Prime 3: CorruptionMetroid Prime 3: CorruptionMetroid Prime 3: Corruption is a first-person action-adventure game developed by Retro Studios and published by Nintendo for the Wii video game console. It is the tenth game in the Metroid series, and the final entry in the Metroid Prime trilogy—excluding two spin-off titles. It was released in...
(Wii Trailers): Nintendo/Retro Studios - The Apprentice: Los Angeles: Legacy Interactive
- Take Command: 2nd Manassas: Paradox/Mad Minute Games
- Dropple: Cartoon Network
- Law and Order: Criminal Intent: Universal/Legacy Interactive
- Megas XLRMegas XLRMegas XLR is an American animated television series that aired on the Toonami block on Cartoon Network and is produced by Cartoon Network Studios. It was created by Jody Schaeffer and George Krstic...
: Appetite for Demolition : Cartoon Network - History Channel’s Civil War Bull Run: Activision/Mad Minute Games
- BloodRayneBloodRayneBloodRayne has received mostly mixed to positive reviews. Aggregating review websites GameRankings and Metacritic gave the Xbox version 73.53% and 76/100, the GameCube version 68.88% and 73/100, the PlayStation 2 version 68.87% and 75/100 and the PC version 65.78% and 65/100.-External links:*...
: Majesco/Terminal Reality - Maximo: Ghosts to GloryMaximo: Ghosts to GloryMaximo: Ghosts to Glory is a 3D hack and slash platform game developed by Capcom for the PlayStation 2. The game is based in the Ghosts'n Goblins universe and features original character designs by Japanese illustrator Susumu Matsushita. It's a part of PlayStation 2 Greatest Hits...
: Capcom/Capcom Digital Studios - Evil Dead: Hail to the KingEvil Dead: Hail to the KingEvil Dead: Hail to the King is a survival horror game for the PlayStation and Dreamcast video game consoles and PC.-Plot:Eight years after his adventures in the Army of Darkness movie, Ashley "Ash" Williams finds himself haunted by nightmares of deadites...
: THQ/Heavy Iron Studios
Internet Games
- Johnny's Deep Sea Snapshots (Johnny Test): Cartoon NetworkCartoon NetworkCartoon Network is a name of television channels worldwide created by Turner Broadcasting which used to primarily show animated programming. The channel began broadcasting on October 1, 1992 in the United States....
- Give Trees a Chance (Chowder): Cartoon NetworkCartoon NetworkCartoon Network is a name of television channels worldwide created by Turner Broadcasting which used to primarily show animated programming. The channel began broadcasting on October 1, 1992 in the United States....
- Towering Legends (Pokémon): Cartoon NetworkCartoon NetworkCartoon Network is a name of television channels worldwide created by Turner Broadcasting which used to primarily show animated programming. The channel began broadcasting on October 1, 1992 in the United States....
- Swingin’ Kingdom (George of the Jungle): Cartoon NetworkCartoon NetworkCartoon Network is a name of television channels worldwide created by Turner Broadcasting which used to primarily show animated programming. The channel began broadcasting on October 1, 1992 in the United States....
- Mini Match: Cartoon NetworkCartoon NetworkCartoon Network is a name of television channels worldwide created by Turner Broadcasting which used to primarily show animated programming. The channel began broadcasting on October 1, 1992 in the United States....
- Operation Z.E.R.O. Out-Mandy’d (K.N.D.): Cartoon NetworkCartoon NetworkCartoon Network is a name of television channels worldwide created by Turner Broadcasting which used to primarily show animated programming. The channel began broadcasting on October 1, 1992 in the United States....
- Battle Beans (Camp Lazlo): Cartoon NetworkCartoon NetworkCartoon Network is a name of television channels worldwide created by Turner Broadcasting which used to primarily show animated programming. The channel began broadcasting on October 1, 1992 in the United States....
- Galactic Matchup (Ben 10): Cartoon NetworkCartoon NetworkCartoon Network is a name of television channels worldwide created by Turner Broadcasting which used to primarily show animated programming. The channel began broadcasting on October 1, 1992 in the United States....
- CheeseQuest 3D: The Brother Lady Saga: Cartoon NetworkCartoon NetworkCartoon Network is a name of television channels worldwide created by Turner Broadcasting which used to primarily show animated programming. The channel began broadcasting on October 1, 1992 in the United States....
- Playground Dash (Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends): Cartoon NetworkCartoon NetworkCartoon Network is a name of television channels worldwide created by Turner Broadcasting which used to primarily show animated programming. The channel began broadcasting on October 1, 1992 in the United States....
- Rainbow Monkey Rundown (Kids Next Door): Cartoon NetworkCartoon NetworkCartoon Network is a name of television channels worldwide created by Turner Broadcasting which used to primarily show animated programming. The channel began broadcasting on October 1, 1992 in the United States....
- The Squirrel of Sandwich (Squirrel Boy): Cartoon NetworkCartoon NetworkCartoon Network is a name of television channels worldwide created by Turner Broadcasting which used to primarily show animated programming. The channel began broadcasting on October 1, 1992 in the United States....
- Laugh Trapped (Squirrel Boy): Cartoon NetworkCartoon NetworkCartoon Network is a name of television channels worldwide created by Turner Broadcasting which used to primarily show animated programming. The channel began broadcasting on October 1, 1992 in the United States....
- Nine Billion Miles From Earth: Adult SwimAdult SwimAdult Swim is an adult-oriented Cable network that shares channel space with Cartoon Network from 9:00 pm until 6:00 am ET/PT in the United States, and broadcasts in countries such as Australia and New Zealand...
, Pet Tomato - Magnetface (The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy): Cartoon NetworkCartoon NetworkCartoon Network is a name of television channels worldwide created by Turner Broadcasting which used to primarily show animated programming. The channel began broadcasting on October 1, 1992 in the United States....
- Beaned (Camp Lazlo): Cartoon NetworkCartoon NetworkCartoon Network is a name of television channels worldwide created by Turner Broadcasting which used to primarily show animated programming. The channel began broadcasting on October 1, 1992 in the United States....
- Outerspace Trace (Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends): Cartoon NetworkCartoon NetworkCartoon Network is a name of television channels worldwide created by Turner Broadcasting which used to primarily show animated programming. The channel began broadcasting on October 1, 1992 in the United States....
- Grim’s Downfall (The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy): Cartoon NetworkCartoon NetworkCartoon Network is a name of television channels worldwide created by Turner Broadcasting which used to primarily show animated programming. The channel began broadcasting on October 1, 1992 in the United States....
- Campground Dash (Camp Lazlo): Cartoon NetworkCartoon NetworkCartoon Network is a name of television channels worldwide created by Turner Broadcasting which used to primarily show animated programming. The channel began broadcasting on October 1, 1992 in the United States....
, Pet Tomato - Fit to be Pie’d (Re-Animated): Cartoon NetworkCartoon NetworkCartoon Network is a name of television channels worldwide created by Turner Broadcasting which used to primarily show animated programming. The channel began broadcasting on October 1, 1992 in the United States....
, Pet Tomato - Refriger-Raiders (Tom and Jerry): Cartoon NetworkCartoon NetworkCartoon Network is a name of television channels worldwide created by Turner Broadcasting which used to primarily show animated programming. The channel began broadcasting on October 1, 1992 in the United States....
- Front Page Nuisance (My Gym Partner’s a Monkey): Cartoon NetworkCartoon NetworkCartoon Network is a name of television channels worldwide created by Turner Broadcasting which used to primarily show animated programming. The channel began broadcasting on October 1, 1992 in the United States....
- Out of Charm’s Way (Juniper lee): Cartoon NetworkCartoon NetworkCartoon Network is a name of television channels worldwide created by Turner Broadcasting which used to primarily show animated programming. The channel began broadcasting on October 1, 1992 in the United States....
- Outnumbuh’d (KND: Operation Z.E.R.O.): Cartoon NetworkCartoon NetworkCartoon Network is a name of television channels worldwide created by Turner Broadcasting which used to primarily show animated programming. The channel began broadcasting on October 1, 1992 in the United States....
- Depth Charger (Robotboy): Cartoon NetworkCartoon NetworkCartoon Network is a name of television channels worldwide created by Turner Broadcasting which used to primarily show animated programming. The channel began broadcasting on October 1, 1992 in the United States....
- Jumping Jelly Beans (Camp Lazlo): Cartoon NetworkCartoon NetworkCartoon Network is a name of television channels worldwide created by Turner Broadcasting which used to primarily show animated programming. The channel began broadcasting on October 1, 1992 in the United States....
- Over the Hedge (promotional game): DreamworksDreamWorksDreamWorks Pictures, also known as DreamWorks, LLC, DreamWorks SKG, DreamWorks II Distribution Co., LLC, DreamWorks Studios or DW Studios, LLC, is an American film studio which develops, produces, and distributes films, video games and television programming...
, Cartoon NetworkCartoon NetworkCartoon Network is a name of television channels worldwide created by Turner Broadcasting which used to primarily show animated programming. The channel began broadcasting on October 1, 1992 in the United States.... - Critical Impact (Ben 10): Cartoon NetworkCartoon NetworkCartoon Network is a name of television channels worldwide created by Turner Broadcasting which used to primarily show animated programming. The channel began broadcasting on October 1, 1992 in the United States....
- Big Shot Checkers (Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends): Cartoon NetworkCartoon NetworkCartoon Network is a name of television channels worldwide created by Turner Broadcasting which used to primarily show animated programming. The channel began broadcasting on October 1, 1992 in the United States....
- PrizeWagon: Visioneering Games
Video Games, Other
- Rusty Wallace’s Fast Cash: World Touch Gaming
- Barry Switzer’s Red Zone: World Touch Gaming
- Extreme Hangman: SkyZone, BlueHeat
- Donovan McNabb Street Action: SkyZone, BlueHeat
- Lawn Master: SkyZone
- Carnival Bingo: Cadillac Jack
- Galactic Bingo: Cadillac Jack
- Medieval Legends: Cadillac Jack
- Mellow Yellow Bingo: Cadillac Jack
- Universal Bingo: Cadillac Jack
- Dr. Strangeluck: Cadillac Jack
- Rock Paper Scissors: Cadillac Jack
- Superhero 7s: Cadillac Jack
- Sultan of Sevens: World Touch Gaming
- Clover Cash: World Touch Gaming
Television
- Heavy ActionHeavy Action"Heavy Action" is a piece of music composed by Johnny Pearson. It is best known in the UK as the theme for Superstars, and in North America as the theme music for ABC and ESPN's Monday Night Football.-Superstars:...
-Theme for Monday Night FootballMonday Night FootballMonday Night Football is a live broadcast of the National Football League on ESPN. From to it aired on ABC. Monday Night Football was, along with Hallmark Hall of Fame, and the Walt Disney anthology television series, one of the longest running prime time commercial network television series...
(2006 Theme): ESPNESPNEntertainment and Sports Programming Network, commonly known as ESPN, is an American global cable television network focusing on sports-related programming including live and pre-taped event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming....
, Associated Production Music - X-Play: G4TV, Associated Production Music
- America’s Most Wanted: FoxFox Broadcasting CompanyFox Broadcasting Company, commonly referred to as Fox Network or simply Fox , is an American commercial broadcasting television network owned by Fox Entertainment Group, part of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation. Launched on October 9, 1986, Fox was the highest-rated broadcast network in the...
, Associated Production Music
Film
- Withdrawn- Brenton Conley
- Interpret- Innovisions/Umashankar
- In the Valley of the Shadow of Death- Octane MP
- Home Sweet Home- Octane MP
- Outreach- Video Progressions
- Zombreak- Smear Productions
Discography
- Best of the Best: A Tribute to Game Music- Game Music Channel
- Endgame (music library)- Associated Production Music
- MaximoMaximo-People:* Maximo Blanco , Venezuelan professional Mixed Martial Artist* Máximo Gómez , military commander of the Cuba independence campaign* Maximo V...
(original soundtrack)- CapcomCapcomis a Japanese developer and publisher of video games, known for creating multi-million-selling franchises such as Devil May Cry, Chaos Legion, Street Fighter, Mega Man and Resident Evil. Capcom developed and published Bionic Commando, Lost Planet and Dark Void too, but they are less known. Its... - Major League Baseball (music library)- Associated Production Music
Game Audio Network Guild
- 2008 Finalist- Best Audio- Other
- 2007 Winner- Best Audio- Other
- 2002 Finalist- Best Arrangement Non-Original Score
- 2002 Finalist- Best Original Soundtrack Album