About

Austin Haynes is a composer blending melody and emotion to shape the worlds of games and film. Inspired by the classic soundtracks of games like Final Fantasy III, Chrono Trigger, and The Legend of Zelda, he discovered early on the power of music to shape story, atmosphere, and emotion.

He began his career composing for game projects at Digipen before gaining recognition for his work with Phoenix Online Studios, including The Silver Lining and Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller. His music for Cognition received industry recognition, including Best Music of the Year and a Reader’s Choice award from Adventure Gamers.

In addition to his work in games, Austin has composed for film and collaborated on songwriting projects with Jon Anderson of Yes. He also releases original singer-songwriter and instrumental albums on Bandcamp, offering listeners another side of his musical voice. Across games, film, and personal releases, his music is guided by a love of melody, atmosphere, and emotional connection.