Music composition exploring atmosphere, emotion, movement, and world building across multiple genres and mediums. From video game scores and to commercial projects, each piece is crafted to leave a distinct emotional imprint.

Interactive & Game Music

Original music created for interactive worlds, immersive storytelling, and emotionally driven gameplay experiences — ranging from atmospheric exploration themes to synth-forward sci-fi to cozy gaming compositions.

The Obstacle Course - Battle Theme
Erika Nguyen
No Refuge in the Sanctum - Stealth & Enemy Cue
Erika Nguyen
The Town Merchant - Character Theme
Erika Nguyen
Into the Upside Down - Game Lobby Theme
Erika Nguyen
Appalachian Forest - Opening Sequence Theme
Erika Nguyen

Featured Work

For the Cynthion video game music competition, I composed two original pieces exploring the game’s forgotten lunar colony: an atmospheric exploration theme and a tension-driven battle cue. The exploration theme required careful restraint, creating an immersive science-fiction atmosphere without becoming too busy or distracting during gameplay. The battle theme was intentionally written with lower stakes than traditional action scoring, although in hindsight, I would have strengthened it with additional orchestral percussion. My work was selected as a third-place winner and recognized for its unusual textures, world-building, and connection to the game’s setting.

Cythion: Lunar Exile - Exploration Theme
Erika Nguyen
Cynthion: Lunar Battle - Battle Theme
Erika Nguyen

Original Compositions

First the Wind, Then the Frost is an original solo harp composition I wrote during music school for Á Piacare, a semesterly competition centered around learning directly from a professional instrumentalist. After the guest performer introduced us to the harp and its capabilities, composition students submitted original works written specifically for the instrument. Mine was selected as one of the pieces performed live by the visiting harpist—an unexpected and especially meaningful win for me.

First the Wind, Then the Frost
Erika Nguyen