Zircon (composer)


Andrew Aversa, known professionally as zircon, is an American electronic musician, sample library developer, and composer primarily known for his work on video game soundtracks, including Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge Special Edition, Soulcalibur V, Pump It Up, and Newgrounds. He is an adjunct professor at Drexel University and co-founder and CEO of Impact Soundworks, a virtual instrument company.

Career

Aversa began arranging video game music, which he uploaded to OverClocked ReMix, in the early 2000s.

Personal life

Aversa lives in Maryland with his wife, Jillian Aversa, who is a vocalist, songwriter, and performer on video game soundtracks. He is also an adjunct professor at Drexel University as well as a Drexel graduate. He has made multiple appearances at conventions and festivals, such as MAGFest and Otakon.

Releases

AlbumsPhasma Elementum Impulse Prime Antigravity The World Circuit Mass Media Constant Fittest – Original Soundtrack Vastlands Return All Robots! Original Soundtrack Unearthed Globulous Original Soundtrack Identity Sequence Getaway Demon Truck Original Soundtrack Tangledeep Original Soundtrack The Classic Video Game ReMixes Volume 1 Arcology
Singles
  • "Augment"
  • "Across the Ocean"
  • "Neptune"
  • "Ice Lock"
  • "Beyond Vision"
  • "Take the Metro"
  • "Spire"
  • "No Limits feat. Jillian Aversa"