Christopher Niskala
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Chris is a composer/orchestrator specializing in video games. He got his start in electrical engineering with a master's degree from North Carolina State University. But being a musician, Chris wanted to do more than engineering. He then pivoted into producing EDM records, then into composing/sound design for a local game company (Cambridge Interactive Development Corp.), which led him back to Berklee Online to solidify his music education. As a result, he got placements in film, television, and advertising. However, Chris’s true passion lies in game music, which gave him a dedication for topics such as interactive scoring and audio middleware. These days, Chris is the audio director for a game startup called Sky Isle Studios, working on a game adaptation of the anime Oban Star-Racers.
- Film/TV/Advertising Credits: "Atlantis Rising" and "Drain the Sunken Pirate City" for National Geographic, "Don't Drive Here" and "Canada's Worst Driver" for Discovery Canada, and "Office Tragedy" for Citrix ShareFile
- Game Credits: Everest Casino Slot Machines (Music/SFX), Raid (Music/SFX) [in development], and "Chance to Shine" for Oban Star-Racers (Music/SFX/Implementation) [in development]
- Debut Album: Dreaming of Solitude (2021)
- Instruments: Studying jazz piano under the tutelage of Robert Christopherson and basic proficiency in guitar, bass, and drums