Hi, I’m Chris, creator of Songs of Avelia, composer, chaotic good.

I love sharing stories through music.

Songs of Avelia takes its name from a world I created with my friends, which we began to explore in a campaign called The Glass Moon, starting in June, 2019. For many of us it was our first time playing, and the energy each week was electric. We would always look eagerly forward to our next epic adventure. The Glass Moon came to its heartfelt conclusion in May, 2023. There were a few tears.

I happen to be a professional composer, and I started writing original scores to accompany the encounters, explorations, combat, and events of the campaign.

Songs of Avelia is a legacy of our four year campaign, the close bonds and fond memories that were created as a result of our shared story.

I believe harrowing tales, unforgettable characters, and having a fun-as-heck time is at the heart of TTRPG sessions, and there’s no better way to evoke a story and spark your imagination in a game than through music.

Through this project, I’m excited to embark on a journey: to build a community of story tellers, game makers, and creative minds, and to share music with you.

  • Playlists. Songs of Avelia is an expanding catalogue of original soundtracks that have been added to dozens of individual playlists for GMs to find the perfect score for their game quickly and easily.

    Loops. The majority of tracks are designed to loop. Just click your favourite track, which links to my SoundCloud, set it to loop, and forget about it so you can focus on how best to avoid a TPK.

    Versatility. Browse by Genre, Mood, Environment, Species and more.

  • Game Makers & Story Tellers. I write this music for the story-heavy campaigns I run. For fellow game makers who believe that emotional stories are at the heart of TTRPGs: Songs of Avelia is for you.

    Podcasts & Broadcasts — Nonprofit. Feel free to use the music with attribution towards Songs of Avelia. In return, I’d be happy to check out your work and amplify it through my channels if I am able to do so. The more people know about us, the more the community grows = win/win/win.

    Podcasts & Broadcasts — Monetized. The digital world is the wild-west of the music-for-media industry. Unlike in film and television, there is currently no way to collect back-end royalties. As a fellow digital creator, if you are in a position where you are making a significant income from your work and want to use some of my music, please reach out to negotiate a reasonable licensing agreement.

  • Evocative Story Telling. Music can tell a story in ways that words sometimes can’t. Songs of Avelia gives you a simple to use browser interface to find the music to take your games to new heights.

    Accessibility. Because Songs of Avelia is free to use and ad-free, you have access to a library of awesome music for your adventures, regardless of your situation. No paywalls, no ads, just lots of great soundtracks.

    Community. As we grow, we hope to build a robust community of fellow Tabletop Gamers and creators. Through our discord channel, you can connect, find support, co-create, and collaborate.

  • Creative Freedom. I am grateful to be a collaborative composer for film, theatre, and communities for over 15 years. But nothing has scratched my personal creative itch like writing music for TTRPGs.

    Raising My Profile. Songs of Avelia is a way to reframe my work and showcase it for gamers and video game-makers. If you are developing a game and feel like we might be a good fit, don’t hesitate to reach out.

    Community. Collaboration and community has been at the heart of my work. This is a fledgeling project, but I can’t wait to see how it can bring people together.

  • Songs of Avelia is just getting started. Now is the time to get in on this growing community.

    Heroes’ Feast. Songs of Avelia is for anyone who loves telling stories through games, regardless of their circumstance, which means you won’t find any advertisements. So, if you are in a position to help grow the project, consider contributing through my Patreon. Your support is deeply appreciated!

    Performance Check. If you like what you hear, spread the word by liking, subscribing, and sharing social links with your friends and through your channels. Pointing people directly to this website is the best way to get more folks into the experience.

    Persuasion Check. Got a strong opinion? Maybe you’ve got an idea for a new playlist category or dreaming of a new soundtrack that doesn’t yet exist here. Or maybe you have an idea for a new UI feature. This is your chance to help shape it. Get in touch or join the Discord by becoming a Patreon supporter, and have your say.

  • More Music. Three new tracks will be added each month.

    More Resources. With your support, I’ll be able to expand by hiring live musicians to record tracks, invite guest composers, and bring on other producers. This means even more film-quality tracks for even more emotional depth in your games.

    More User Control. The ultimate goal is to develop a robust user interface that lets you fine-tune the soundscape, and manipulate dynamics, sound elements, and soundtrack with ease. I am currently researching funding opportunities to help offset the cost of hiring coders, in addition to relying on Patreon support.